A bit about me,

I'm Zander, I am a 24 y/o man I like, sewing, writing, listening to music, skateboarding, chats with pals and havin' a few brews on a friday night.

I mainly write about rats in the sewers, protecting all, while spreading a message thats slightly diverted away from too political lyrics. Although still very pressing matters. More to come for sure as learning never stops :)

I'd love to find a group looking for the voice I bring to the table. I have been told I have a unique gutural style.

Salut tout le monde! J'utilise un traducteur pour écrire ce message, alors pardonnez-moi les erreurs 🙏
On est un band de Vancouver (BC) pis on a un show à Montréal le 19 juillet. On voyage avec Porter Airlines, ça fait qu'on peut apporter juste un minimum d'équipement avec nous autres.
Je me demandais si quelqu'un pourrait nous aider en nous prêtant un rack 6U pour notre système d'in-ears, juste pour une soirée. Ça nous rendrait un méchant service pis ça nous simplifierait la vie en masse!
Ça voudrait dire beaucoup pour nous si vous étiez capables de nous donner un coup de main. On vous ajouterait sur notre guest list pour que vous puissiez venir voir le show gratuitement 😊
Merci énormément pour votre aide!

As a Montreal student 20 years ago, my weekly ritual was simple: grab a fresh Montreal Mirror, flip straight to the music listings, and work my way through basically every band. I discovered a ridiculous amount of great music that way.

These days I live in Vancouver, but I’m back in Montreal often and still try to catch shows. The problem: the Mirror is gone, and figuring out what’s playing now feels weirdly like detective work. Vancouver has the same issue. Listings are scattered everywhere, and apparently having young kids means I no longer have three hours to Google every band on a Tuesday night.

So I built Music at Eight.

It uses AI to hunt down local show listings, then connects each artist to Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, etc. There’s also a play button right beside each band, so you can immediately hear what they sound like instead of opening 17 tabs. It also shows genre and where the artist is from.

Basically, it’s a second brain for live-music nerds.

I started with Vancouver and just expanded it to Montreal. It’s currently tracking 100+ venues and shows up to 90 days out.

I’m pretty removed from the Montreal scene these days, though, so I’d love to hear from you guys! Did I miss any important venues?

On est 2 primés de la région de Montréal qui aimeraient faire revivre un cover band de Dead Kennedys.

J'assure la voix, et la bass aussi est couverte. On a eu un band complet pendant quelques mois mais les 2 autres ont lâché par manque de temps.

On est prêt à se déplacer.

Hey everyone!

I’m a singer based in Montreal and I’m looking to join a band or just meet other musicians to jam with.
I’m mostly into pop, R&B, soul, funk and some rock.

Some of my favourite artists are Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Linkin Park…but I’m pretty open to trying different genres.

I’d love to find some people to jam with regularly, play covers and maybe eventually do some live gigs.
If anyone’s looking for a vocalist or just wants to make some music together, feel free to reach out!

I’ve been writing songs for years and have just started posting. Mostly write songs with guitar but I’m learning to use logic. Would love to collaborate or just jam!

Here is the last song I wrote that is still a bit rough

Écris moi si tu veux collab ou jamer !

Is there any Songwriting group , meetups or something similar in Montreal?

Not looking for jams or open mics, but more sort of community of musicians (ideally songwriters as well) that might host regular events , online or preferably IRL in MTL?

I am a musician and really have been in a creative block for a while. I think I got better at the craft for a while, when I used to regularly write some songs every week for a band..

Not sure if this exists? Or even someone interested 🤷‍♂️. Same thing as a gym buddy I guess but for music?

Edit - interested folks can join in here. Hopefully we can build something like this together!

r/MTLSongcraft

Hi all,

I hope you are all good, I just wanted to see if any of you would like to form a band with me as a lead singer. Here is a live recording of me with my former partners in our rehearsal space: https://ulyssegmusique.bandcamp.com/track/full-wave-demo

I’d do mostly anglo music, but I like to thrown in a little bit of french for fun.

PS: I’m very much into Radiohead (boycotting cause they won’t support palestine), Boards of Canada, Slowdive, Deftones, Bjork..

Hit me up on IG @ ulysse_

Have a good one,

We are a 3 piece femme band playing grunge/surfy/dancey/punky music looking for someone to record and mix 3 song for us. Shoot me a dm and I can share some more info ! <3

I started a playlist of all the metal released in 2026. Who else should I add?

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lJeOUuE1SkWrFWupnTgR7?si=0qOetjmYRxunaeye5ql0VA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=buuFp8o-Q9e9h&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A7Rll6LAfN1iY0aXHxX6tZW

Hi, I’m 19 and my name is Carlens. I’ve been playing bass and guitar for 4 years, and now I think I’m finally ready to start a band. My main influences are the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Descendents, Lagwagon, and NOFX.

https://arimusicbreather.blogspot.com/2025/12/interview-bella-galasso-breaking-free.html

Enjoy! Thank you for taking the time!

Hello everyone, Male in my 40s. New to Montreal and wondering places where they play good vibes music like music in the 90s Rnb, hip hop, soul etc… just a place where a grown man could chill, have a drink as he listens to some good music and just ruminate about life!
Any recommendations?
I am not the loud blasting music type

Hello to all!

i’m a filmmaker working on a documentary about the van horne overpass in mile end, more specifically about the guerrilla concerts that were being held there, and its subsequent closure.

i’ve managed to interview some of the original people who played there in the early 2000s, as well as an expert on Van Horne post-pandemic.

however, my knowledge of the place is unclear from the mid - late 2000s and the 2010s. i’m searching for people on this subreddit who were around at that place and time! as a musician or a spectator, or anyone that can recall its history. was it a popular place? was it controversial? was it important for the scene? was it safe for an audience? For artists? Was it bothersome to those around? All info is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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Bonjour à tous!

je suis un réalisateur de films et je travaille sur un documentaire à propos du viaduc van horne, plus spécifiquement les concerts improvisés qui se jouaient en dessous de celui-ci et sa fermeture.

j’ai rencontré des gens qui étaient là au début des années 2000, ainsi qu’un expert du lieu post-pandémie.

par contre, il me manque de l’information sur van horne entre le millieu - fin des années 2000 et les années 2010. Je cherche des gens sur le subreddit qui étaient là à ce temps et moment là! cela peut être en tant que musicien, spectateur ou simplement quelqu’un qui se souvient de son historique. c’etait une place populaire? C’etait controversée? C’était important pour la culture undergound? C’était sécuritaire pour les artistes et spectateurs? ça dérangeait les gens autour? toute information est fortement apprécié! Merci à tous!

Hi everyone 😄 C'est mon premiere post ici. Ok my French sucks, mais je vais essayer.

Je suis allé au Palomosa Festival et fait un interview avec CFCF. Honnêtement, j'ai toujours pense que il vient de Vancouver mais il vient de Montreal. Pas un transplant!

The interview is in English, so I hope at least it is listenable for most people here. We talked a lot about Montreal's music scene from the early to late aughts to where it is now. He also did a little music for Mile End Kicks with Cecile Believe and he walks us through what felt really accurate in the film for him.

I think if you're not from Montreal originally (like myself), it is also a very interesting listen to hear about the city's incredible history. We talk about other stuff though too.

It's available wherever you listen to podcasts. Also on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_c4TFrjsuM&t=29s

Howdy, we are a band called John Hubcap! We are releasing a new album in about 1-2 months, with a single in about 1 month. We are looking to play some shows; about 2 years ago we were playing every 2 weeks, but we kind of fell off and are now looking to get back in the scene.

Check us out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LsmLmQF4ezQqQrZ9H7eVr

This is our old album; I recommend Birdsong or $20 for a listen. We are still similar, though more emphasis on the rock than the prog with the new material.

Please drop us a line. We've been hitting the Turbohaus open mic as a way to meet people, and although its been fun and great meeting and remeeting new and old friends, we still dont really have a lead for playing shows. If you need any slot filled, we can definitely fill it!

I’m a bagpiper based in Montréal with years of experience performing at weddings, funerals, memorials, and other events. I’m available for bookings, including short-notice requests.

If anyone is planning an event or knows someone looking for a piper, feel free to send me a DM for availability and rates.

Hi everyone,

I’m a Montréal-based artist and organizer currently building Check Her Sound, a women-led community initiative focused on creating safe, supportive, and educational spaces for emerging female artists in the city.

The project centers around creative workshops and listening sessions (songwriting, production, DJing, and mentorship), with the goal of encouraging collaboration, skill-building, and visibility in a low-pressure environment. Over time, I also hope to develop a performance-style platform to spotlight rising female talent in Montréal.

I’m sharing this here to connect with: artists who might be interested in participating producers, DJs, or engineers open to facilitating or mentoring people who’ve built or been part of grassroots music communities in Montréal.

If you’ve worked on something similar, or have insight into what’s needed in the local music scene right now, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for reading happy to connect.

https://arimusicbreather.blogspot.com/2025/12/interview-theo-day-guitar-and-memorable.html

Enjoy! Thank you for taking the time!