Lulu Lamontagne
Lulu Lamontagne is the liminal space between historical periods, the creative-destructive force that pushes events forwards despite the protests of those dragged in its wake. Lulu is the end of the end of history. Lulu is the release of long suppressed emotions. Lulu is the part of you that thrills when things go wrong. Lulu is the impulse to burn it all down to warm yourself by the flames. Lulu is not misunderstood – there is absolutely nothing to understand.
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Experimentation is the soul of Sunshine Express, one of the most prolific bands to emerge from Niagara’s fast-growing alternative scene. MattUU (vocals/guitar), JassChau (sampler), and AidanR (bass) embody an unorthodox pioneering spirit, with colourful songs, striking visuals, & a dazzling, electronic approach to rock ‘n’ roll. S.EX began as a recording project, fusing rock instrumentation with auto-tune, ambient guitar, and MPC sampling. For early shows and releases, MattUU drew influence from Oneohtrix Point Never, Oasis, Daft Punk, The Stone Roses, Ride, Nirvana, J Dilla, & Radiohead, exploring futuristic sounds that wayfared into the realms of plunderphonics, shoegaze, and glam. With the additions of JassChau & AidanR, S.EX graduated to a living, breathing band. The group tracked live-off-the-floor for their 2023 single I LUV SEX, aiming to capture (rather than manufacture) galvanizing, rock ‘n’ roll dynamism. This was followed by an unplugged-style acoustic album, Live in Welland, recorded impromptu at a benefit concert. On UNSHINE, Sunshine Express’ audacious new single, the band further embraces their affinity for live recording, pushing spontaneity and experimentation to the max. MattUU delivers dry-humour nihilism—first slow, then fast, then faster—with anthemic zeal. An icy, warped piano cuts through a turbulent rock instrumental—first frenetic, then dizzying, then kaleidoscopic. The ambient b-side, (Intermission), takes a sharp left turn, sending off with an unexpected, freeform jazz punch. In the age of laptop mixes, algorithmic niches, & lonely doomscrollers, S.EX is spearheading—and invites you to join—an alternative charge; venturing outside the box, fusing genres, and championing the chaotic, communal spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
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The Checkerboards are a Hamilton-based ska band that loves to play ska music — get skanking to the beat with them!
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Experimentation is the soul of Sunshine Express, one of the most prolific bands to emerge from Niagara’s fast-growing alternative scene. MattUU (vocals/guitar), JassChau (sampler), and AidanR (bass) embody an unorthodox pioneering spirit, with colourful songs, striking visuals, & a dazzling, electronic approach to rock ‘n’ roll. S.EX began as a recording project, fusing rock instrumentation with auto-tune, ambient guitar, and MPC sampling. For early shows and releases, MattUU drew influence from Oneohtrix Point Never, Oasis, Daft Punk, The Stone Roses, Ride, Nirvana, J Dilla, & Radiohead, exploring futuristic sounds that wayfared into the realms of plunderphonics, shoegaze, and glam. With the additions of JassChau & AidanR, S.EX graduated to a living, breathing band. The group tracked live-off-the-floor for their 2023 single I LUV SEX, aiming to capture (rather than manufacture) galvanizing, rock ‘n’ roll dynamism. This was followed by an unplugged-style acoustic album, Live in Welland, recorded impromptu at a benefit concert. On UNSHINE, Sunshine Express’ audacious new single, the band further embraces their affinity for live recording, pushing spontaneity and experimentation to the max. MattUU delivers dry-humour nihilism—first slow, then fast, then faster—with anthemic zeal. An icy, warped piano cuts through a turbulent rock instrumental—first frenetic, then dizzying, then kaleidoscopic. The ambient b-side, (Intermission), takes a sharp left turn, sending off with an unexpected, freeform jazz punch. In the age of laptop mixes, algorithmic niches, & lonely doomscrollers, S.EX is spearheading—and invites you to join—an alternative charge; venturing outside the box, fusing genres, and championing the chaotic, communal spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
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The Checkerboards are a Hamilton-based ska band that loves to play ska music — get skanking to the beat with them!
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