Oh Gawd is it really Xmas time? – Montreal Live Shows Roundup

So it's already December. WTF? There's barely any snow out there and you don't really want to spend time shopping, right?

Go see some shows. Fill your ears with music and not that jingly Xmas stuff either. 

Get in touch with your manly soft side. What? Yeah, you know that song, "No One's Gonna Love You" that Cee-Lo covered? Love song for dudes. I believe they haven't been to Montreal since that album. A little indie rock is good for the soul. You'll forget about Xmas for a couple of hours.
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Half Moon Run – Dec 7, 2012 @ Le National

Meet Montreal's new darlings. They've been playing M for Montreal for some time now and finally they're getting their dues. Maybe you'll get yours. There's quite a few women at their shows so you can get your playah on. Tell the ladies how they killed it at Osheaga and maybe you can bring a date to turkey dinner. 
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Keys N Krates – Dec 7, 2012 @ Belmont 

Yeah yeah, too much indie music? Check out Keys N Krates at the Belmont. Forget they're from Toronto and check out their turntablism, hip hop sampling, and (insert really cool EDM music terms here 😉
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Mac Demarco – Dec 14, 2012 @ Il Motore

If you like seeing antics at shows, this is the show to tell stories about when you're hanging out with your cousins stealing tokes on the porch wearing your ugly Xmas sweater. I saw the guy grab his girlfriend and start to body couple surf at Sala Rossa. For ten bucks, why not? Who knows what he'll do next.
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Tegan and Sara – Dec 16, 2012 @ Metropolis

Do you like seeing lesbians make out during shows? Shwing! This is it. Side swiped Justin Beiber hair at its finest. I'm not saying the sisters make out. I'm referring to the ladies in the audience. If they play a good ballad, I guarantee you that a couple of ladies will suck face. I swear! I've seen it happen. Or you can go because you like the music.
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NOFX / New Year's Heave – Dec 31, 2012 @ Olympia

If your Xmas sucked then you can make your New Year's unsuck. Lose all your braincells with NOFX. Pretend you're still a kid and watch Fat Mike drink with a straw between sets.
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Just a few live show suggestions to unxmasfy. Not my fault if they break into xmas cheer. Also, if you don't like my list, check out more shows at Evenko, Greenland or BSTB.