Also Cool Sounds Like

Éliane Viens-Synnott and Félix Bélisle of La Sécurité and Choses Sauvages sat down with Also Cool Sounds Like host Aviva Lessard after their performance(s) at M for Montreal. On top of recapping their experience at the festival, the artists discussed performance and identity in the city’s local scene.

Listen to La Sécurité's music on Spotify and check out Félix's band Choses Sauvages, also 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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Mags is a Montreal powerhouse - singer-songwriter,  rapper, beat-maker, animator and community organizer.  She takes us through how she weaves her experiences and emotional journeys into her mixes - culminating in the album hotaru tomoe's going home. 

Listen to Mag’s music on Bandcamp.

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Since childhood, Sasha Cay has had a compulsion to create – on film, in music and through art. On this episode of Also Cool Sounds Like, Sasha discusses her journey as a musician and a filmmaker and how she created her new album “Spin,” coming out this autumn. Join us as we talk a long walk with Sasha through Montreal’s ambient streets to grapple with the heaviness of grief while still striving for the joy of friendship and connection

Listen to Sasha Cay’s music on Spotify and on Bandcamp and follow her other projects on her website.

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

The two creators behind OMBIIGIZI aim to create a space for future generations to thrive in without leaving behind the memories of the past. Join Adam Sturgeon and Daniel Monkman, the collaborators leading the music project OMBIIGIZI as they sit down with guest-host Tashiina Buswa to discuss Indigenous identity in the Indie Rock scene, the feeling of being put on a pedestal with weights on their shoulders, sobriety, and Nirvana.

Listen to OMBIIGIZI’s music on Spotify and Bandcamp

Find Adam’s band Status/Non-Status on Spotify and Bandcamp

Explore Daniel’s solo project Zoon on Spotify and Bandcamp

Check out Tashiina’s band Love Language on Spotify and Bandcamp

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

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

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Apples are on the mind of slacker-rock band PACKS as they launch their latest album Crispy Crunchy Nothing. Host Gwen Roley caught up with them to discuss papier mache, long distance romance, life on the road AND the perils of margarita night. 

Listen to PACKS on Spotify and on Bandcamp.

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

It was always meant to be for surf-emo punk band NO WAVES. After meeting in elementary school and bonding over early 2000s pop punk, Angel, Cy and Sam broke into the Montreal music scene as teenagers. Youthful themes and charm are emblematic of their performance but after taking influence from experimental local acts and a punk scene in Mexico, NO WAVES is ready to return to songs they wrote before the pandemic with a fresh outlook on their upcoming album.

Join us for episode 3 of this season as host Aviva Lessard chats with up-and-coming trio NO WAVES about all-ages DIY spaces, dead pets and taking care of their audience.

Listen to NO WAVES on Spotify and on Bandcamp.

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

She’s been moody and she’s been broody but Magi Merlin is not slowing down. After the release of her debut EP Gone Girl, the Montreal native is ready to explore new themes over alternative R&B and neo-soul sounds that verge on house. A frequent collaborator, Magi talked about the rewards of working with other people and what kinds of projects we could see from her in the coming year.

Join us for episode 2 of this season as host Gwen Roley sits down with Magi Merlin to talk about identity, sentimentality and some optimistic nihilism.

Listen to Magi’s music on Spotify and on Bandcamp.

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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.

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

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

Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram.

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. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Multi-instrumentalist Mitch Davis launched his current musical project with the release of the Haunt, a soulful, mellow and funky debut LP that was years in the making. An Edmonton native and former rapper, he moved to Montreal to continue making music in brand new ways. Not only did he play all the instruments on his album, he also made a lot of the equipment that goes along with it, including a unique compressor. 

Join us for our final episode of season 2 as host Aviva Lessard chats with Mitch about his musical process. 

Listen to his music: 

Mitch Davis on Spotify

Mitch Davis on Bandcamp

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This episode was brought to you by Dispatch Coffee and Arbutus Records.

Hometown hero Aïsha Vertus, also known by her music alias, Gayance, is a bubbling fountain of knowledge on all things music and all things Montreal. With roots that go deep in the city, Gayance is now spreading her talents in DJ-ing and music production around the world, with second homes in Belgium and Brazil. Her musical style is eclectic, pulling on all sorts of genres, with a certain penchant for broken, garage beats mixed with the emotion of Samba and jazz. 

Listen to his music: 

Gayance on Spotify

Gayance on Instagram

Gayance’s podcast “Le Bulletin des Cousins” 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 Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Through the loneliness of the pandemic and moving to a new city, Alicia Clara brings her experiences to the music she creates. Destined for music, she left her office job to make the leap to songwriting. Host Aviva Lessard unpacks Alicia’s dream pop songs, evocative lyrics and why she chose to drop everything and move to Montreal from Switzerland. 

Listen to her music: 

Alicia Clara on Spotify

Alicia Clara on Instagram

Alicia Clara’s website

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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 Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

After being trained in vocals and theatre, NOVEMBER brings a larger-than-life persona to the stage and speaker. His work is driven by creativity and a desire to immerse the listener in a curated soundscape based off of sounds from 80s ballads and R&B. In this episode, host Aviva Lessard talks to NOVEMBER about his journey towards self-love and the power behind purposeful aesthetics as a part of a musical artist’s whole vision.

Listen to his music: 

NOVEMBER on Spotify

NOVEMBER on Instagram

NOVEMBER’s website

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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 Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Janette King’s alt RnB music features her soulful vocals and endearing energy. A Montreal-based artist, she is also a producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ. In this episode, host Gwen Roley talks to Janette about how heartbreak and sadness can often fuel the best music and poetry and how songwriting can be therapeutic.

Listen to her music: 

Janette King on Spotify

Janette King on Instagram

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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 Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Maryze is a bilingual, stormy-sweet pop musician based in Montreal and originally from Vancouver. Host Gwen Roley interviewed Maryze about her creative process and what she hopes to accomplish in her upcoming album, 8, coming out May 6, 2022. She will be performing at a pre-release on April 29th at the Diving Bell Social Club - get your tickets now!

Listen to Maryze's music: 

• Maryze on Spotify
• Maryze on Instagram
• Maryze’s TikTok rating Montreal’s icicles

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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 Kristina Rivera.

This episode is sponsored by Dispatch Coffee. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Alpen Glow is the solo music project created by Amery Sandford - a Montreal-based visual artist. Host Aviva Lessard chatted with Amery about her debut sparkling pop-disco EP Amertape 2020, her 3D-animated music videos and finding inspiration in pent up pandemic times.

Listen to her music: 

Alpen Glow on Spotify

Amery Sandford on Instagram

Alpen Glow on Bandcamp

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Also Cool on Instagram

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

Intro music is by Jacob Lessard. Artwork by Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

Love Language describes their music as songs to make you laugh and cry on the metro home - and their sultry, lo-fi, Indie-rock sound does just that. Host Gwen Roley chatted with Love Language about the band’s electric energy on stage, their collective songwriting process, and their love for Bruce Springstein. 

Listen to their music: 

Love Language on Spotify

Love Language on Instagram

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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 Kristina Rivera. 

Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you would like to be featured on the show or want to recommend an artist, email us at podcast@alsocoolmag.com. Thanks for listening!

On this season of Also Cool Sounds Like, we’re going to uncover the sounds of Montreal.  Every other week Aviva Lessard and Gwen Roley will interview a different Montreal musical artist to learn about their creative journeys and where their inspiration comes from. Episodes drop every other Monday. Tune in to the premiere on March 14! Don’t forget to subscribe to Also Cool Sounds Like

Alejandra talks with the founders and owners of The Diving Bell Social Club about creating community in the Montreal music scene through quality shared spaces. 

In this episode, Alejandra explores the world of canning with Maya Joncas, the founder and magic behind Joncas Market—a young company that provides canned and pickled foods. They discuss the history, science, and yumminess behind pickled veggies as well as dive into some of Maya's other inspirations and passions. 

This week, Alejandra talks clothes, starting a small business, and sustainability with Lisa and Quinn from Montreal's Positive Space. Check them out at positivespaceclothing.com.