Happy New Year to everyone! New year, same good ole Music Fix coming at you with another great month of shows for you to check out. Igloofest, Alessia Cara, Tiesto, Muse, and much more are on the list to check out. If you aren’t ready to start work or school again, be sure check out a show or two to finish off your winter break!
High Klassified + Da-P & Planet Giza
When: Friday, January 8th, 2016
Where: Le Belmont
Tickets: $5 at the door
Local DJ, producer, and Fool’s Gold signee High Klassified will be dropping a set at Le Belmont alongside Da-P and Planet Giza. Check out Le Belmont on Friday, January 8th if you like dope beats and chill vibes.
Igloofest 2016
When: January 14 to February 6, 2016
Where: Jacques-Cartier Quay
Tickets: $20/$25 (packages available) [Tickets]
Igloofest is back again and the line up couldn’t be any crazier. Just to name a few (because the line up is that big), this year’s Igloofest will have the likes of Black Tiger Sex Machine, Bonobo, Brodinski, Lunice, Ryan Playground, and The Martinez Brothers dropping sets.
Alessia Cara
When: Friday, January 15th, 2016
Where: Corona Theatre
Tickets: $22/$27 [Tickets]
Canadian Alessia Cara released her album Know-It-All signed under Def Jam Recordings. At just 19 years old, her music career looks like it is going to take off, starting with her most recent hit single “Here.” She’ll be at the Corona Theatre mid month for a show you will want to check out.
Madeon
When: Saturday, January 16th, 2016
Where: New City Gas
Tickets: $16/$36 [Tickets]
New City Gas is always bringing the heat even when it’s cold out. French producer and DJ Madeon will be at New City Gas to drop a set. He is known for his studio album Adventure which hit #1 on US Dance charts.
Cyhi The Prynce + CJ Flemings & Young Mic
When: Sunday January 17th, 2016
Where: Le Belmont
Tickets: $25 [Tickets]
Cyhi The Prynce is an American rapper signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music. If you like some good hip-hop and rap, this is a show for you. CJ Flemings and Young Mic will round off the show at Le Belmont.
The Knocks + Cardiknox & Sofi Tukker
When: Thursday, January 21st, 2016
Where: Le Belmont
Tickets: $20 [Tickets]
NYC electronic music duo The Knocks consists of Ben “B-Roc” Ruttner and James “JPatt” Patterson. Their first studio album is supposedly being released this year so be sure to check out the show for a sneak peek.
Muse + X Ambassadors
When: January 20-21, 2016
Where: Bell Centre
Tickets: $52 – $94 [Tickets]
Muse is coming to town and this is a must see show for the rock fans of Montreal. Muse is a widely known band having won and having been nominated for numerous music awards including the Grammys.
Anjunabeats: Andrew Bayer, Grum, ilan Bluestone, Jason Ross
When: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
Where: SAT
Tickets: $34.25 [Tickets]
Anjunabeats’ world tour is stopping by Montreal with a show at the SAT. Andrew Bayer, Grum, Ilan Bluestone, and Jason Ross will be providing great music in an always amazing venue.
Young Rival + We Are Monroe & Lost Cousins
When: Thursday, January 28th, 2016
Where: Le Belmont
Tickets: $10 [Tickets]
Canadian indie band Young Rival will be playing a show down at Le Belmont on January 28th. They are fresh off their newest album Interior Light. Rounding off the show are We Are Monroe and Lost Cousins. For the indie rock heads out there, we didn’t forget about you!
Vance Joy
When: Sunday, January 31st, 2016
Where: Metropolis Montreal
Tickets: $42/$47 [Tickets]
Aussie indie folk singer and songwriter Vance Joy is best known for his hit single “Riptide” which amassed over 100 million views on YouTube! His album Dream Your Life Away that released last year was a big hit. He’ll be playing at the Metropolis later this month.
Neon Indian
When: Friday January 29th, 2016
Where: Fairmount Theatre
Tickets: $20 [Tickets]
If you like electronic and indie rock, then Neon is what you need. The Fairmount Theatre will be the venue Neon Indian will play at on the 29th of this month. Their newest album Vega Intl. Night School released last year October.
The Sheepdogs + Beat Cops
When: Friday, January 29th, 2016
Where: Corona Theatre
Tickets: $27/$29 [Tickets]
The Sheepdogs are a Canadian band from Saskatchewan. They are best known for their song “Feeling Good” which hit certified Gold along with a couple more of their songs.
Tiesto
When: Saturday, January 30th, 2016
Where: New City Gas
Tickets: $60/$99 [Tickets]
The king Tiesto is coming back to Montreal once again to play at New City Gas! Tiesto is no stranger to this city with him playing shows every year. This is one way to end the month for the EDM fans out there.
