Mark Berube charmed the promoters present this week at RIDEAU in Quebec City and won the Résidence - Ville de Québec 2012 award. This 5000-dollar prize gives an artist access to the Palais Montcalm de Québec for different activites, such as creation, pre-production and production.
Congrats!
Montreal critics are unanimous! Presented on February 17 at Conservatoire de musique de Montréal by Philippe B and the Molinari Quartet, L'Intégrale des Variations fantômes managed to live up to everyone's expectations!
[...] the addition of the classical musicians brought a spellbinding element to his songs [...]
Vincenzo D’Alto, The Gazette, 2012/02/18
Les deux représentations à guichets fermés ont été un succès complet.
Alain Brunet, Blogue cyberpresse.ca, 19/02/2012
[...] réellement envoûtant [...] on restera hanté par cette soirée magique de qualité «A».
Philippe Papineau, Le Devoir, 18/02/2012
Philippe B orchestral: tout à fait réussi!
Alain Brunet, La Presse, 18/02/2012
Philippe B, le Quatuor Molinari et un orchestre de chambre. Voilà une combinaison gagnante.
Marc-André Lemieux, Journal de Montréal, 18/02/2012
Non mais, qu’est-ce que c’est magnifique!
Philippe Rezzonico, Rue Rezzonico, 18/02/2012
[...] la concrétisation visuelle d’un chef-d’œuvre auditif [...]
Jeanne Guèvremont, Sors-tu.ca, 17/02/2012
[...] un concert mémorable [...] un grand moment de satisfaction
Julie Ledoux, Bang Bang, 18/02/2012
[...] Philippe B a pimpé sa musique avec classe et parcimonie. BANG! Tout à coup, les textures et les nuances apparaissaient avec éclat : j’assistais à un show de musique 3D.
Suzanne Vallières-Nollet, Les Langues Sales, 19/02/2012
February 17, 2012
Following the amazing Belmundo Regal adventure, Radio Radio is (already!) back with a third opus, Havre de Grâce! The album will drop in stores next April 17, but it's possible to pre-order it right away via laradioradio.com.
In the meantime, Radio Radio invites you to stream and download the album's opening song, Sunrise / All Inclusive War Tour, for free.
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February 15, 2012
Watch a web teaser filmed during Philippe B's first rehearsal with the Molinari Quartet for the concert L'Intégrale des Variations fantômes, which will be presented on February 17 at the Conversatoire de musique de Montréal.
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February 14, 2012
We can't wait for the release of Lisa LeBlanc's debut album next March 27th! Until then, you can download for free the first single, Cerveau ramolli!
We'll see you on March 28th at Lion d'Or for the album launch show!
LISA LEBLANC'S ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWFree! Open to the public!Wednesday, March 28thDoors at 6pm || Show at 7pm Lion d'Or || 1676, Ont...
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February 9, 2012
Philippe B is on two VOIR covers this week! Hot stuff!
Read Olivier Robillard-Laveaux's article in VOIR Montréal.Click here to see the cover. Montréal en light painting!
Read Antoine Léveillée's feature article in VOIR Québec.Click here to see the cover.
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February 9, 2012
Bourse RIDEAU is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! Don't miss these following showcases this year in Quebec City!
MONOGRENADESunday, February 12 || 9:45pm - 10:45pmImpérial de Québec || 252 rue St-Joseph EstOther artist: Plaster
RADIO RADIOMonday, February 13 || 9:30pm - 11pmImpérial de Québec || 252 rue St-Joseph EstOther artists: Delhi 2 Dublin, Alaclai...
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February 7, 2012
The Experimental Tropic Blues Band's new album, titled Liquid Love, is now available in Canada on Blow the Fuse Records! Go get your copy as soon as you can!
And be sure not to miss them at Montreal en Lumiere's show on Saturday, February 18th at l'Astral. The band will be opening for Été 67.
The Experimental Tropic Blues Band @ Montreal en lumière Saturday, Fe...
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February 7, 2012
Malajube's most recent album, La caverne, is nominated in the Francophone Album of the Year category at this year's JUNO Awards. For the complete list of nominees, click here.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony on April 1st, which will be broadcast live on CTV.
Congrats, guys!
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February 7, 2012
Marie-Pierre Arthur's new album, titled Aux alentours, is now available in stores and via musique.mariepierrearthur.com!
Critics already love Aux alentours! Here's a couple of press quotes to whet your appetite:
This is some top-notch indie-folk […] Marie-Pierre Arthur delivers an early contender for the best franco release of 2012 title. ****1/2Kevin Laforest, Hour Community, 2012/02/...
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