October 3rd - Cyril Hahn x Ryan Hemsworth x Henry Krinkle @ Velvet ($25) This Thursday, three names that have been making a lot noise..
Diverting slightly from vibrant summer vibes, this Automn Series playlist is tailored for those who are slowing down the tempo, and settling into the flow..
We all know of the deeply embedded dichotomy that haunts today’s music industry. On one side, there is a rather homogenous collective of artists –..
As the month of August concludes our summer, so does it conclude Graphite’s Melodic Summer Series. In order to let the summer leave with the..
It was under the refreshing spray of the Ste-Agathe de Lotbinière waterfalls that the second edition of Totem Music Festival took place. Only two and a half..
This summer has given way to several surprising releases from bands old and new. From the Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Babyshambles and Franz Ferdinand..
RZA explains, "We need water, nothing is gonna live without water. And water could be muddy, it could be in the form of steam, ice,..
Here below is the first of our summer music series - a collection of uplifting, light, and sunny summer tunes for you to enjoy during..
When one thinks of California, one thinks of Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge and West Coast hip hop. Right? Not completely. True as it may..
A close up look at street art and its implications for urban artistry on the streets of Montreal through Fresh Paint Gallery’s unique Beaux..
The world is ready to dance again, or at least it should. Legendary French duo Daft Punk is releasing their 4th album “Random Access Memories”..
Kalmunity. It’s one of the most soulful, ethereal, and damn right awesome things the Montreal arts and music scene has to offer. This isn’t your..
Good morning ducklings, and welcome to the brighter side of things. After a few weeks of feeling down and low, overstressed and underpaid, frustrated and..
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with the three founding members from Montreal-based Funk/Swing outfit Static Gold, Zaynab Solange (vocals), Daniel Pombo (guitar),..
Thin translucent leggings-Bajofondo’s trademark cover-art- are now replaced with dark-skinned legs; a synecdoche of a dark-skinned woman, acknowledging the African heritage of tango in their..
I recently got in touch with hip hop producer Wise Beats, the self-proclaimed “white Kanye West.” Born and raised in Toronto, he’s currently studying in his..
As the venue’s name suggested in its native Italian tongue, this Montreal house features virtuosi with a knack for loud riffs, magnetic stage presence, and..
“Melodic Mondays” is the new bi-weekly column of GRAPHITE’s culture section, featuring three songs of different genres linked together by their uplifting and mood relieving..
* Blasé dropped a bomb on the East Coast this past Sunday with the album Bad Wake Up. Influenced by artists like DJ Premier and..
RELEASE DATE: JULY 10th, 2012 on DEF JAM RECORDS Coming-out right before the release of his album was a bold move for Frank Ocean. In..
The electronic music scene in Montreal claims the crown for the Epic Tune Breeding Ground title. We get tons of headliners with confetti everywhere and..