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How do you find artistic inspiration? We ask up-and-coming musicians in and around Montreal about their creative process, what keeps them going and what finding their place in the Montreal music scene has been like. Join hosts Aviva Lessard and Gwen Roley as they uncover how an idea gets turned into a song, an album or a live music experience. We also dive into Montreal’s underground DIY music scene and festivals experience. Episodes drop on the second Monday of each month. Don’t forget to subscribe to Also Cool Sounds Like.

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Taverne Tour

March 13, 2023 • Aviva Lessard & Gwen Roley, Gloin, NO WAVES, Frankie Rose, Mothland • Season 3 • Episode 1

Season 3 kicks off with a special episode featuring three artists, Gloin, NO WAVES and Frankie Rose, each at different points in their careers. What unites them is they all performed this past February at Montreal’s Taverne Tour, the annual, eclectic, Plateau-based festival aimed to energize the music scene during the heart of the cold winter. The bands talked about the challenges of being an artist these days, from the difficulties of making money in the streaming economy, to having to brand yourself and the tribulations of being on the road.

Host Aviva Lessard also touched base with the festival organizer, Mothland, who also manages artists, runs a label, and promotes live shows. They were excited to be back in business with Taverne Tour after a pandemic pause.

Listen to their music!

Gloin on Spotify

NO WAVES on Spotify

Frankie Rose on Spotify

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Also Cool Sounds Like is hosted, produced and edited by Aviva Lessard and Gwen Roley.

Intro music is by Jacob Lessard. Artwork by Vasco Cavalheiro.

This episode was brought to you with support from Mothland.

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