On Sherbrooke street near the corner of Harvard, in the heart of NDG, sits Encore Books and Records. Well known to locals – and to fans of literature and music throughout the city – Encore has been a fixture of the community for twenty-four years.

The Flamingos Pink play rock ‘n’ roll music in its purest form. No frills. No nonsense.

Population II isn’t the easiest band to categorize, but that’s a big part of their appeal. In a world full of assembly line personalities and cookie-cutter pop music, it’s increasingly important to be reminded that true individuality is still out there.

Erik Fines has been a fixture of the Montreal indie scene for several years now. It’s a rare night of the week that Erik isn’t found out and about engaging with the local scene, gigging with various bands, or curating the popular weekly open mic at Bar Courcelle deep in the heart of Saint Henri.