After two editions turned upside down by the pandemic, M for Montreal is back with its usual formula at full capacity. For his 17e edition, the event always has the same objective: to show artists from here to professionals from abroad. Here are five shows that could wow the gallery, according to programmer Mikey Rishwain Bernard.
Dee Holt
“It’ll be the opening show at the Belmont,” Mikey said. For Dee Holt, this will be her very first show. She has already signed on a rather big American label, Nettwerk Recordings. It’s the TikTok generation, pop all the way. It reminds me of the buzz of Charlotte Cardin in her early days. »
► Wednesday, at 8 p.m., at the Belmont
Clay and Friends
The Verdun group will star in an evening that will also feature rapper Zach Zoya and Montrealer with Japanese heritage Soran. “I can’t wait to be at this show”, mentions the programmer.
► Thursday, at 8 p.m., at Club Soda
The Fret Show
“It’s the first time we’ve done an outdoor show,” says Mikey. It’s 100% free. They predict snow. I hope it will be beautiful! There will be eight artists, including Lydia Képinski (photo). It is sure to stir. We have a great band from Toronto, Kiwi Jr., which is one of my favorite bands of the year. They are signed to Sub Pop Records in Seattle. »
► Friday, starting at 4 p.m., under the Van Horne overpass
Lary Kidd
The rapper, faithful accomplice of Loud, will give a show in the company of Imposs and other guests. Emma Beko and SLM will take care of the first parts. “It’s going to be a pretty interesting night,” Mikey said.
► Friday, at 8 p.m., at Club Soda
Clodelle
Discovered by many during the show Double Occupancy In The West, Clodelle is a singer and model who launched her first album, Gemini, earlier this year. The trilingual disc was produced by Claude Bégin. Lili-Ann De Francesco and Chiara Savasta will complete the evening program. ” A show all girl rock says Mikey.
► Saturday, at 8:30 p.m., at the National