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Buffet #3 February 2008

Hey there,

If I’m honest, things are frantic in the Buffet office at the moment. Indeed, lot of concerts happening this upcoming month, a stack of cd to listen and the March edition to prepare. In the meantime, here’s the February issue that include, drawings, a game and music reviews. You know, the stuff that we 20 something year old love to brag about in our blogs…;p

We also came across a neat little library in the Mile-End area that sells independent publications such as novels, graphic novels and fanzines and we thought we would share their address.

Btw, the 25th anniversary of Thriller is out. That’s the perfect moment to grab a red leather jacket, moonwalk to your nearest corner shop and buy the choice of a generation beverage. Like he would say: CHAMON!


Take care folks!

James.

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The Mission District Café L’inco February 26,08





These days, it seems that liking top 40 music isn’t a trap to the walk of shame anymore. Indeed, in an era where the pompous site Pitchfork puts Justin Timberlake and Kelly Clarkson songs in its end of the year best single list, you know that it’s ok to show your love for guilty pleasure gems. Montreal’s The Mission District are aware of this trend and don’t really care about pleasing Panda Bear loving hipsters. Their singer David Rancourt told me that their goal is to make pop music with big choruses and become the next Simple Plan. Last January, they performed a tight little set at l’inco, showing their knack for catchy riffs and teen angst lyrics. As the song Hyper Modern started, the crowd got its first taste of sugary voice mixed with a guitar sound reminiscent of The Cure. Don’t write me off and Youth Games broke the ice and displayed a vulnerable touch that could melt any emo girl heart. Then, out of nowhere, a drum pattern like the one on Bowie’s the Modern Love blew up from the speakers and displayed the brilliant genius of drummer Mike Hand. A sizzling wall of guitar sound courtesy of Rob Rousseau and Travis Barfoot introduced the stadium-sized chorus of Come On, a song that wouldn’t be out of place as #1 on the Billboard top 40.They saved their best for last with The Age Of Pretending, a catchy blend of Blink 182 riff with a Fall out boy like chorus that showcases the adventurous side of teenage love relationship. As the Montreal sextet first album entitled Youth Games it out next March, we can only hope to see them headline the next Warped tour.


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Drawn and Quarterly
211 Bernard O.
514.279.2224



Vous avez mis les pieds au dernier Puce Pop et Expozine, mais n’avez pas eu la chance de tout acheter ? Maintenant, pas besoin d’attendre 1 an pour le prochain événement pour vous procurer des publications indépendantes fascinantes. En effet, ouvert en Octobre 2007 dans le Mile-End, la librairie Drawn and Quarterly offre autant des fanzines que des bd en passant par le roman.On y retrouve du matériel par des artistes tels Chester Brown,Julie Doucet,Michel Rabagliati,Guy Delisle et même Richard Crumb.De plus, des concerts gratuits de musiciens du coin y sont tenus sur une base régulière ainsi que des ateliers d’arts plastiques pour enfants.C’est aussi l’endroit idéal pour y dénicher une lecture inédite et même des Pez à l’effigie des Moomins !Bref, l’ambiance DIY vous charmera et peut-être serez-vous inspiré à publier vos propres idées lors du prochain Expozine.

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Dessins: Eve Duhamel et James Lynch



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C-04-Songs to discover

Jesus on a Saturday Night-Montoire

Lone gone are the heydays of Britpop: the geek charm of Pulp, the androgyny of Suede and of course, the feud between Blur and Oasis. However, those last 2 acts just appeared to have inspired Montreal’s Montoire, a band that worships all the decadence of the late 90’s coke infused music. Brit sceneWith Jesus on a Saturday night, they bring to our ears a bloated sound that include a stomping beat mixed with Dandy Warholesque vocals ,spooky keyboard and the lovable cliché of an helicopter sound. Will this joyful pop gem be enough to resuscitate a brit pop craze? We’ll just have to wait and see… www.myspace.com/montoire

White Winter Hymnal-Fleet Foxes

Le son Americana des Band of Horses et autres My Morning Jacket influence encore une fois de plus un groupe de barbus fervent de Fleetwood Mac. Leur chanson White Winter Hymnal plonge l’auditeur dans une atmosphère paisible rappelant une soirée autour d’un feu de foyer dans l’appartement d’Arcade Fire. Le chant sonne comme une chorale et la production rend hommage au fameux Wall of Sound pour créer une magnifique hymne au calme hivernal.Le groupe de Washington sera de passage le 1 Avril prochain à Montréal avec Blitzen Trapper.www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes


I wish I was someone better-Blood Red Shoes

Alongside the red color lover Jack and Meg White, Laura Mary Carter and Steven Ansell, a duo from Brighton are causing a ruckus in the UK with their infectious rock music. With its Gang of Four guitar sound and 130bpm drum pattern,this song is obviously meant to be played loud while running away from a former lover who’s furious at you .If you don’t find yourself air drumming to the track, you might as well be an amputee. www.myspace.com/bloodredshoes


The Age of Pretending-The Mission District

Vous êtes vous déjà demandé comment Blink 182 aurait sonné aujourd’hui si le groupe n’avait pas explosé sous la pression de leurs egos? Si oui, le groupe montréalais The Mission District est sûrement la réponse. Réunissant un refrain contagieux et une guitare pop à la The Smiths,la chanson est une véritable hymne pop.De plus, la voix mélancolique du chanteur David Rancourt se distance des autres crooners pops punk et emmène un souffle d’originalité.Bref, une pièce qui donne envie de revivre ses premiers amours d’adolescent! www.myspace.com/themissiondistrict