On a night that featured dozens of artists performing in and around the city, there was only one show in Montreal I had my heart set on for the last month or so…

The Asexuals – Original Lineup - ONE NIGHT ONLY – With the 222s and Hollerado

Deerhoof has finally arrived! With a huge fan base in Montreal, Deerhoof has been taking their sweet time to play a show here, but Pop Montreal finally twisted their arm enough this year to get them to come out and play La Tulipe on October 1st. Their abstract pop has been seeping into the ears of Montrealers since their 1997 release, The Man, The King, The Girl. Their prolific EP career and generous free electronic tracks makes them a constant fan favourite. Plus the fact that they are so damn cute.

Let me set the scene: it is Saturday, the fourth night of POP Montreal. The past three nights have been populated with at least one highly-entertaining show each. I roll out of bed at the civilized hour of 2:30 in the afternoon. Atari Teenage Riot is playing Foufounes Electrique at 10 p.m., one of the more hyped shows of the festival. With a passing knowledge of their music and reputation, I expect to be subjected to an intense experience.