Pop Montreal is coming in exactly ONE DAY and, well, we’re excited. The lineup is phenomenal and despite a few kinks here and there (The Homosexuals’ singer getting in trouble and having to cancel their show, Zoobizarre being shut down last night*) this year’s Pop Montreal will blow your mind. Yes, blow your mind.  My tiny parc olympique apartment will become the Singing Lamb’s headquarters for the next week and we’ll be reporting about what’s to see, what’s new to hear and how to experience the most music/art/booze/food in one day without loosing your cool (I.e. throwing up in front of the guys from Destroyer). Here are a few things you should not be missing out on:

The Happiness Project’s art exhibition all week long at 5202 Hutchison, corner Fairmount West

Amy Millan with My People Sleeping and Bahamas because, well, it’s Amy Millan:  September 30^th, Ukrainian Federation

Forest City Lovers, enough said:  October 3^rd, Casa Del Popolo

For  y’all Krautrock lovers and for the first time in a looooong time, Faust (and don’t forget their workshop at 12pm, Espace Reunion): October 3^rd, Ukrainian Federation

Think About Life for free, TWICE: October 1^st, Maison Radio-Canada (yes, that’s the French CBC) and October 3^rd at Espace Reunion

Pop BBQ on Friday and Saturday from 1 to 6pm for the free food and the good music: Notman House corner Clark and Sherbrooke

There’s so much more, it’s overwhelming. Take a deep breath and take a look at the whole schedule here: http://popmontreal09.sched.org

So what are you waiting for? Those megabus tickets really are cheap! Several departures a day! Only 7 hours of proximity to a stranger before experiencing the greatest music festival the belle province has to offer! GO GO GO! Don’t forget to pack a warm coat!

See you there!

*Shows at Zoo were relocated at Saphir (3699, boulevard Saint-Laurent) with shows starting at 7pm on Friday and ending at 10:45pm. Same schedule for the other days.