The Music Tank

Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, is now at his fourth studio album release. Having broken through the UK musical scene akin to the early 2000’s UK-Garage invasion, Skinner did more than enough to mark an important step into an artist’s career: establishing his own sound.

A Kid named Cudi
A-Trak & Nick Catchdubs’ Fools Gold record label have been everywhere in the past year or so. So it’s no big surprise to find up-and-coming rapper/genre-blending artist Kid Cudi signed over there. After the proeminent release of Cudi’s “Day ‘N Nite” single and the bangin’ Crookers remix, Kid Cudi went on to [...]

What I like about the International Jazz Festival of Montreal is the diversity of acts you can catch that all use the jazz banner as a focal point to bring people ou of there seats and move a little.
This year is no different as multiple hip-hop artists are scheduled. On a list with Public Enemy, [...]

Kanye West finally made it to the level of headlining a world class show. Here is my take on the show.

Kanye West makes his way to my hometown for his Glow in the Dark tour. Also, a Pete Rock in-depth interview makes you drool? You’re at the right place then!

I don’t know if it’s the surprisingly hot weather or the fact that my dear Habs squad is preparing itself for golfing season, but I’ve been drawn towards the intoxicating sounds of electronic music lately. After a long winter of partying around Habs games, you kind of feel the need to throw on a classic outdoors BBQ party. While this might still be a few weeks away for some of you, I couldn’t resist to at least scope for some music that would fit the situation.

Last week, while Spring was making it’s way to Montreal, I was making mine towards La Tulipe with Fake & Zimmy. It’s 8 o’clock and the place is dispersed with a crowd of 20-something hipsters that don’t all fit together. That’s how I like anyways.

Take a look at my favorite albums of 2007.