So, one of Montreal’s music scenes is, yet again, being described in relationship to U.S. realities. This time, in the context of the SXSW (formerly “South by Southwest”) festival in Austin, TX.
Podmodernisme: SXSW ou Pop Montréal: l’édition texane?
(The blog entry is in French but it’s commenting on an article in English.)
Can’t find an online text version of Mark Lepage’s article but it’s an entertaining read.

Interestingly enough, some are wondering if Austin’s music scene isn’t dying. Not that Montrealers haven’t been asking the same questions about their city’s musical dynamism. But it does seem like rent is the main issue for musicians anywhere (in English-speaking North America).<—9b325c671317f56c5d80676b057a7a4a—>