Lay back with a big cigar

[MONTREAL] This year, Halloween is going to be at the beginning of October... and it's all thanks to Fever Ray. Day II of Pop is all about giving you goosebumps. In the most abstract terms, think cool morning mist, coniferous forests, white embers and Twin Peaks. Need I say more? Just go -- the gig's at Metropolis tomorrow night (1 October).

Fever Ray "Coconut" [Mediafire]

This track is easily my favourite off the album -- probably because it's so much like Joy Division's "Atmosphere." Why it's called "Coconut," however... any ideas? Cryptic Karin.

You faked it all the way

[MONTREAL] Are you ready for that pseudo arts festival Pop Montréal to take over the city? It's all happening tomorrow. I hope this year I'll be able to blog daily (shock! horror!) about highlights for the duration of the festival. As always, only I'll only post about the best out there... just for all you lazy bastards out there.

[Photo of Jay Reatard by Exclaim!]

For the big opening night, get sweaty with Jay Reatard and Box Elders on their "Shattered Tour" at Sala Rossa. This is for people who are looking for a good old fashioned, in-your-face kind of show. Essentially, this is what Pop is really all about -- but on a slightly larger scale. It's going to be packed.

Jay Reatard "Faking It" [YouSendIt]

Box Elders "Jackie Green" [YouSendIt]

Full Pop Montréal schedule available here.