Happy, sunny day to all! That's what we're going for this Easter weekend and so for it's looking good. Even if the temperature is only five degrees, which isn't even actually warm at all, it's time to trade in your jackets for tank tops and sunglasses and bask in the sunshine. Theo, Greg and Amie are all back from CMW with stories about finding new bands, attending panel discussions, performing, and accidentally buying six gin & tonics at the SoHo House. You'll have to listen to learn more.

It was so close to actually being spring, but once again, the Montreal winter Gods must retire in one last hurrah, and we've got to deal with the leftovers. Fear not, there's tons of great music to look forward to, including some taking place even as far as Toronto (that's right, we're covering CMW for your reading pleasure!). Stay tuned for upcoming posts, and in the meantime, here's your weekly dose of musical courage.

Guess who's a Polaris judge! Greg is! Whoo! So this week, in addition to great tunes, you get to hear about that honour being bestowed upon him. Did I mention there are also some great tunes? It's as though the whole world (of Canada) is coming through Montreal in preparation for Canadian Music Week coming up in Toronto. Well, we'll take 'em. More music for us! Here's what you should go check out this week.

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As we're processing what's left of our Nuit Blanche escapades and making our way through the dreary March slush, it might seem like the "dead season" is upon us. At long last, a time of the year where it's socially acceptable to hole up and get some mileage out of that (wo)man-cave because there isn't anything going on in the city... Wrong! Fear not, Montrealers, we've got the Under the Snow festival covered.

It kind of looks like a wintery fairy tale out there, and although March is already upon us, winter is far from over. This week, we talk about one of the best winter activities this wonderful city has to offer: Nuit Blanche. Part of the Festival Montréal en Lumière, Nuit Blanche offers a plethora of free or almost-free activities all night, gathered around the main poles of the city. Art exhibition at 2AM? Sure, why not. Dance and comedy performances through the night? Don't mind if I do!

This week's podcast is pretty off the chain. Noah Bick came into the studio to talk about Passovah's fifth anniversary show and play a few tunes. We also have brand new tracks from forthcoming albums by Young Galaxy, CTZNSHP and Suuns. This is all in addition to our usual coverage of shows happening in Montreal over the coming weekend, with everything from the return of Canadian indie royalty to a video shoot in one of the city's best new venues. Put on your snow boots and make it happen.