Dave MacIntyre

Canada, New Zealand

Contributing Music Editor at Cult MTL

Freelance Writer at Postmedia Network Inc.

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Piknic Électronik delivers immaculate vibes to Montreal's premier outdoor dancefloor

2 weeks ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre

Your Piknic Électronik 2025 season previewI love electronic music. A lot. At the age of nine, I asked my dad to buy me the CD of Daft Punk’s Discovery, which had recently come out at that time. He brought it back, and the album predisposed me to house music and just about any other genre with four-on-the-floor beats or heavy sampling (preferably both). It’s a love that has only burned brighter with time.
Lucy Dacus, Forever Is a Feeling: REVIEW

3 weeks ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre

After Lucy Dacus reached new commercial heights with Boygenius in 2023, her fourth album Forever Is a Feeling comes complete with a Hozier duet (“Bullseye”) and themes about her feelings for Boygenius’s Julien Baker. Some songs are more potent than others, but “Ankles,” “Best Guess” and closer “Lost Time” are all sterling examples of her effortless knack for frank, earnest storytelling.
High Klassified doubles down on his Quebec music career with his latest album Ravaru

1 month ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre

High Klassified isn’t afraid to take calculated risks. The veteran local producer has given us his newest project, Ravaru, an album where all vocals are performed in French, highlighting talent from Quebec (Hubert Lenoir, St-Prince), France (Ateyaba, Tuerie, Dau, Tsew the Kid, Karmen) and Switzerland (Arma Jackson, as well as the Swiss-born French-Malagasy rappeuse Chilla).
Montreal is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre city in Canada

1 month ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew |Dave MacIntyre |Lorraine Carpenter

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, 36% of Canadians have a favourable opinion of Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre, including just 18% of people in Montreal, the city where positive impressions of Poilievre are lowest. Conversely, a majority of Canadians (60%), including 76% of Montrealers, say they have a negative opinion of Poilievre. Net favourability of Pierre Poilievre currently sits at -24% nationally. In Montreal, that percentage decreases to -58%.
Game mechanics in casino slots: main features and differences

1 month ago | cultmtl.com | Cult MTL |Dave MacIntyre |Lorraine Carpenter

The world of online slots attracts millions of players due to its simplicity and diversity. However, the external ease hides complex mechanisms that make each slot machine unique. Different mechanics affect the frequency of winnings, their size, and the overall gameplay. Trends developers change regularly. For example, today the main hit is Chicken Road Casino. It is a crash game that has exploded the gambling industry and has already brought players millions of winnings.
Are Portable Power Stations Worth It? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis

1 month ago | cultmtl.com | Cult MTL |Dave MacIntyre |Lorraine Carpenter

People cannot live without power because it helps them stay connected and makes things easier in circumstances like blackouts. Portable power stations have become pretty common and popular because they are quite an affordable and quieter option than traditional fuel generators. These portable power stations have compact energy hubs that make them useful for various situations like camping or off-grid living.
Choses Sauvages, Choses Sauvages III: REVIEW

1 month ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre |Montreal-related initiatives. Outside |Northern Transmissions |Cult MTL

Are many other cities producing danceable post-punk like Montreal these days? Not likely — and the third album by Choses Sauvages is further proof. The five-piece have been making funky, psychedelic-leaning tunes for years now, even as members have found recognition via other projects (singer/bassist Félix Belisle is also in La Sécurité).
Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre in net favourability by 43 points

2 months ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew |Dave MacIntyre |Justine Smith

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney (+19%) now leads Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre (-24%) in net favourability by 43 points. This is Poilievre’s lowest net favourability rating as CPC leader, with just 35% of Canadians saying they have a positive opinion of him. Carney leads Poilievre in net favourability by 58 points among women and 56 points among Canadians aged 18 to 34 years old.
Declan EC, 15: REVIEW

2 months ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre |Montreal-related initiatives. Outside |Northern Transmissions |Justine Smith

Declan Evans-Cargnello’s career begins from an excellent foundation. The son of longtime local troubadour Paul Cargnello, the teenage Declan’s debut album 15 shows he’s picked up some cues from his old man (who is heavily involved with production and mixing and even plays drums on most tracks), but with a musical identity distinctly his own.
Decoding the Visual Language of Montreal's Entertainment Spaces

2 months ago | cultmtl.com | Cult MTL |Dave MacIntyre |Justine Smith

Montreal is a fascinating study in the visual language of entertainment. The city’s spaces are meticulously designed to evoke specific emotional responses and, ultimately, to encourage prolonged engagement. This is clear in the neon-drenched arcades of its underground city and the opulent interiors of its casinos. The common adage in gambling, that “the house always wins”, is true, and this is evident in every aspect of the city’s architecture and design, from its underground city to its casinos.