Pop Montreal

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Like last year, Pop Montreal 2021 will by a hybrid of in-person shows and virtual events, and the lineup also includes Cakes da Killa, The Dears, Cadence Weapon, Soccer Mommy, Le Ren, and more.

”This year's edition will be adapted to ensure the safety of attendees and adhere to all COVID-19 restrictions. Focusing on local artists, the 19th edition will have fewer shows and maintain social distance protocols at both indoor and outdoor venue space.”

Pop Montreal happens September 25-29 and the 2019 lineup includes Mavis Staples, Nick Cave, Weyes Blood, Aldous Harding, Tinariwen, Colin Stetson, and more.

The 2019 edition of Pop Montreal happens September 25-29.

You can also catch No Joy at Pop Montreal this week.

The 2018 edition of Pop Montreal happens September 26-30 at venues all over the Canadian city.

Just over a year ago, Barcelona band Mourn released their second album, Ha, Ha, He, via Captured Tracks. With all of Mourn's members still in high school, the album had the messy, bedroom feel of a teenage year soul-search...

Pop Montreal happens September 13 - 17. New Addi include William Basinski, Juana Molina, John Maus, Aldous Harding, Mourn, Lucy Dacus and lots more.

The Dears are also performing their classic 2003 album 'No Cities Left' in full at this year's Pop Montreal festival.