Empire ISIS continues to be the artist from Montreal that everyone forgets is from Montreal.Maybe that's why her new video stars some local rap talent like Rodney "Bricc" Skerritt and Troy Dunnit (aka that guy who was always on stage with A-Trak), or maybe it was to stop the urban community from hating on a single that is definitely more pop, and maybe even a little euro-trash. Either way, it's good to see MTL artists working together, especially with their shirts off.

It is mid-September, the nights are getting colder, the leaves are holding on for dear life. This could mean a few things. The most enjoyable being of course, Pop Montreal. On the music side of Pop Montreal we have an exciting line up of artists coming into this city. Homegrown talent however is making headlines at this year's festival.In the mix of things, Montreal resident, AKUA will be keeping us warm through music and melodies next Saturday, SEPT 24th at LE BELMONT.Tickets are affordable ($5 for sale at Phonopolis ), and the line-up includes She's Got A Habit & The Incubator.

There are times when albums have the ability to reach the heart of things with crystal clarity. James D. Bryan's Atheist Summer, is one such a time. In Montreal, a city of singers and songwriters. I think what we are always looking for as an audience is truth. Truth that embraces and enhances the simplicities and intricacies of life, of living, of traveling, of loving, and of loss. Atheist Summer is an album that climbs such mountains of truth, at the same time establishing this young writer turned musician , as a worthy exemplary of the Canadian musical tradition.

Osheaga this year was amazing, headliners including Elvis Costello, Bassnectar, and Fucked Up made for a great day/night in the park. Alongside all the music, we had families and a lot of beautiful people. Here is a photo re-cap of the second day in the park.

If you haven't got a chance to, you must check out Hedwig and the Angry Inch for its final showing at Fringe this Sunday at Katacombes.

Austra came to town last Wednesday to play to an eager crowd at Il Motore. If you haven't got a chance to read any music magazines lately I suggest you keep avoiding critics. Instead, check out their debut album FEEL IT BREAK, on high, at night, and maybe on a full moon.