Unlike, say, Coachella or its Quebecois cousin Osheaga, you won't find big-named, million-dollar headliners leading the charge at FME. What you will find is a series of intimate, genre-spanning shows scattered throughout the picturesque village, from clubs to venue basements to a parking lot in front of the late-night poutine place. It's an electric environment full of surprises, excitement, and playful discovery.
The live music industry is in a weird spot at the moment, and that goes double for large-scale, multi-day events. From sustainability issues to underwhelming lineups, it seems like the way forward is experiential and niche - and that's exactly what Quebec's Festival de Musique Émergente seems calibrated to.
For its 2024 edition, FME offered a diverse and highly curated set of performances. New York post-punkers Bodega proved their brand could be attendees' lives, Quebecois art rockers Karkwa received the welcome of home-country heroes, and Oakland Malian-funk act Orchestra Gold shined as bright as a certain precious metal - and that was just the main stage's first night.
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