In 2013, while I was in China and Ottawa, Metatron appeared on the publishing scene in Montreal. They started off with live poetry readings and eventually added publications. The founder, aged 28, wanted literature that was relevant to our generation. She got a grant and things grew rapidly from there. I initially heard about them … Continue reading Metatron
Author: alittlefish
Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign
Copy/pasted from: Farine Five Roses (I didn't write this) The Farine Five Roses sign is unlikely to remain a feature of the Montréal skyline for much longer, even though it has been around in some form since 1948. In mid-July 2006, the sign was turned off – seemingly permanently – as a direct result of … Continue reading Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign
Jeik Dion
My friend and I went to an Art Battle this month, where a few artists will go head-to-head and paint a whole canvas in 20 minutes without any restrictions. I quickly fell in love with his creations as they were beautifully textured and moody. Here are a few examples I found online: Otherwise, he works … Continue reading Jeik Dion
Interview #1: Gusta, a vegan company
In my search for a new job, I ended up on Gusta's Facebook page. I discovered them during Vegan Fest at Marché Bonsecours at the beginning of the month. They were giving away lots of samples of their wheat-based sausages, but they also sell cashew-based cheese (aka fauxmage in French). The interview lasted about 30 … Continue reading Interview #1: Gusta, a vegan company
Leonard Cohen’s makeshift memorial
My first exposure to Leonard Cohen was in CEGEP. I had to read his first novel, The Favorite Game, for class. Didn't connect much to it, but it was beautifully written. After that, I was exposed to the odd song, such as Hallelujah and Who By Fire. It was with much sadness that I learned … Continue reading Leonard Cohen’s makeshift memorial
Maude Veilleux’s Prague
Last summer, I volunteered at Zoofest, a small comedy festival, and ended up volunteering for OhMyFest!, the first ever YouTube gathering in Quebec. For the meet-ups, I was paired with the controversial Lysandre Nadeau, who I've been following on YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram ever since (sounds kinda creepy when I put it this way, … Continue reading Maude Veilleux’s Prague
Patrick Watson
When I moved back to Montreal this year, I made myself a promise to immerse myself into the culture. Patrick Watson is a surprise discovery I made while volunteering at POP Montreal this year. While I would consider this to be more of the "shoegaze" rock type, their live performance is just as intense as … Continue reading Patrick Watson