Stuff I wrote in 2022…This was the year that I tried to keep writing, even though work and life was pretty darned busy. I write a whole lot of reports and random…Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
Dominique Fils-Aimé: Stay Tuned!My favourite records are always about voice — about finding voice, making space for voices, listening to voices. Even in music that is…Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
Arcade Fire in 2004This was an interview published in the L Magazine (Vol. 1, #19, October 13–26, 2004), a cute, little pocket-sized magazine that was…May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
Sometimes I don’t thrill you: J Mascis in 2000Thinking back, I was reminded that the first interview I ever did was with J Mascis, back in around the year 2000. People have said that…May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Love a reggae beat ’cause it’s so…: Omar in 2006My first cover story was on the great Omar Lye-Fook, MBE (I don’t think he was MBE at the time, but he’s always been incredible, so it was…May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Talking Will Holland’s Ear Off in 2006In the above photo, which, admittedly, tends to showcase the turntables more than anything, is Andy Williams at left and Will “Quantic”…May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Celine Dion is JamaicanIn a country better known for reggae and dancehall, Celine Dion’s music is rapturously, embraced by millions. A special report from the…May 3, 2020May 3, 2020
Power to Chant: Warrior King in 2005I always find that in Montreal, when it’s getting cold, it’s hard to imagine that it will ever be warm again. Then, when it’s blistering…May 2, 2020May 2, 2020
Ring the Alarm: Montreal soundsystems come fi mash itLocal history and local heroes are important. And Canadian soundsystem culture isn’t just in Toronto — it’s across Canada, and certainly…May 1, 2020May 1, 2020