Montreal’s coolest music and arts festival boasts plenty of not-to-be-missed acts.

POP Montreal returns for its 23rd edition tomorrow for five days packed with live music, film, insightful panel talks, visual art exhibitions, and comedy. The annual gathering features a robust musical lineup that ranges from up and coming acts, who are shaping the current musical landscape, to living legends. Whether it be noisy punk acts, jazz ensembles, or experimental artists, POP Montreal’s programming offers something for all sorts of music fans.

Here are the top 10 acts not to miss at POP Montreal 2024:

Beverly Glenn-Copeland

Rialto Theatre — Sep 26, 2024 at 8:00 pm

Prolific singer, songwriter, and composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland is set to embark on a brief North American tour this fall. kicking things off in Montreal on September 26th, Copeland has announced a special performance dubbed “The Salon Evening.” He will treat audience members with material from, The Ones Ahead, his first new album in over two decades. The musician was diagnosed with dementia earlier this week, which marks this run as his final tour. All attendees are required to wear a mask to this event.

Spirit of the Beehive

Foufounes Électriques — Sep 25, 2024 8:30 pm

Spirit of the Beehive have recently returned with, YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING, their most personal, and expansive album to date. Honing their skills in Philadelphia’s DIY scene, the trio have cemented their status among the most esteemed bands. From gritty, experimental numbers to more pop-leaning cuts, Spirit of the Beehive simply cannot be pinned to a singular genre, which makes for an eclectic and equally enjoyable discography.

Mother Tongues

Bar Le Ritz PDB — Sep 26, 2024 8:30 pm

Toronto’s Mother Tongues exist in a space between psych rock and modern shoegaze. Guitarist Lukas Cheung and vocalist/bassist Charise Aragoza create dreamy and transportive soundscapes through music. Their stunning debut album, Love In a Vicious Way, is comprised to 10 lush tracks touching on a wide range of themes from love and longing, to identity.

Juana Molina

La Sala Rossa — Sep 26, 2024 7:00 pm

Argentinian guitar hero Juana Molina’s experimental pop music knows no bounds. Her singular sound oscillates bewitching soundscapes to poetic and emotional compositions. Decades into her career, the visionary artist continues to take her compelling, experimental folk-pop to new heights.

Kaleah Lee

Ursa Sep 26, 2024 8:15 pm

Vancouver based singer-songwriter Kaleah Lee initially made her mark after sharing covers on TikTok, gaining a following. Earlier this year, she released her debut EP, “Birdwatcher,” characterized by her sharp lyricism and meditative storytelling.

Faux Real

Piccolo Rialto — Sep 26, 2024 10:30 pm

To put it in simple terms, there is no show quite like a Faux Real show. The Franco-American siblings Elliott and Virgile Arndt’s unpredictable and high-octane performances have taken various forms over the years. Donning matching costumes for the most part, the pair bring their idiosyncratic tunes to life through interpretive dance and unique approach to crowd engagement. They’re set to make their Montreal debut this week, ahead of the release of their full-length debut album, Faux Ever, due out October 11th.

Cecile Believe

Piccolo Rialto — Sep 26, 2024 10:30 pm

Cecile Believe poses a voice like not other. The LA-based multi-faceted artist has become a staple in the alt-pop landscape, collaborating with a wide range of beloved artists including the legendary SOPHIE and Caroline Polacheck. Cecile Believe returned with her enigmatic new EP, “Tender the Spark,” showcasing her range, from pop ballads to off-kilter bops.

Erika Angell

La Sotterenea — Sep 27, 2024 8:00 pm

Swedish composer Erika Angell creates worlds within her eerie compositions. For nearly two decades, the Montreal-based musician has produced a wide range of ambitious, genre-less projects and collaboration. While she is mostly known for her work in Thus Owls, she recently released her debut solo album, The Obsession With Her Voice via Constellation Records. Angell’s work is a testament to exploring the limitless nature of pure artistic expression.

Nabihah Iqbal

Live Performance: Rialto Hall — Sep 28, 2024 10:00 pm

DJ Set: Piccolo Rialto — Sep 28, 202411:30 pm

London-based musician, producer, and DJ Nabihah Iqbal’s sophomore album, DREAMER, was among the most alluring records of 2023. The honest and liberating body of work is as it is cathartic. Iqbal will be pulling double duty on Friday, performing a live at the Rialto Hall followed by a DJ set in the basement.

Bob Vylan

Bar Le Ritz PDB — Sep 28, 2024 6:30pm

The London-based duo reconstruct the notion punk with their genre-less approach, incorporating elements of hip-hop, spoken word, and grime into the mix. The pair embrace chaos, unafraid of telling it like it is when it comes to being outspoken about social and political issues.

POP Montreal is set to take place between September 25th to September 29th. Check out the full lineup details here.