Monthly Archives: August 2010

X3 Artist of the Month for September: Land of Talk

With the August 24th release of their sophomore album, Cloak & Cipher, Land of Talk, spearheaded by vocalist/songwriter Elizabeth Powell, has taken a step forward towards establishing themselves as one of the country’s most exciting new musical voi…

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X3 Artist of the Month for September: Land of Talk

With the August 24th release of their sophomore album, Cloak & Cipher, Land of Talk, spearheaded by vocalist/songwriter Elizabeth Powell, has taken a step forward towards establishing themselves as one of the country’s most exciting new musical voi…

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Library Voices, Bruce Peninsula, and Huron In Concert On the Sessions Podcast

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You know how it is, you get to what should be the end of the day, but you still have miles to go before you sleep. That’s me right now. I can actually hear my bed calling to me. But no, duty calls. And what have …

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Library Voices, Bruce Peninsula, and Huron In Concert On the Sessions Podcast

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You know how it is, you get to what should be the end of the day, but you still have miles to go before you sleep. That’s me right now. I can actually hear my bed calling to me. But no, duty calls. And what have …

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Ben Spencer’s Funeral "99" – Track of the Day for September 1, 2010

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Guest Host, R3 listener Trevor Chow Fraser (aka ApatheticResistance) dropped by our office not too long ago, and we snagged him for a track of the day. His pick, Ben Spencer’s Funeral “99″. “Its not actually just
about Wayn…

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Ben Spencer’s Funeral "99" – Track of the Day for September 1, 2010

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Guest Host, R3 listener Trevor Chow Fraser (aka ApatheticResistance) dropped by our office not too long ago, and we snagged him for a track of the day. His pick, Ben Spencer’s Funeral “99″. “Its not actually just
about Wayn…

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The Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio and Surprise “Special Guest” to Help Open TIFF … – Exclaim!

Exclaim!The Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio and Surprise “Special Guest” to Help Open TIFF …Exclaim!… a free Polaris Music Prize showcase, with performances by some of this year's short-listers, including Karkwa, the Sadies (pictured) and Radio…

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The Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio and Surprise “Special Guest” to Help Open TIFF … – Exclaim!

Exclaim!The Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio and Surprise “Special Guest” to Help Open TIFF …Exclaim!… a free Polaris Music Prize showcase, with performances by some of this year's short-listers, including Karkwa, the Sadies (pictured) and Radio…

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Today on Appetite for Distraction: Talking the Talk Writing

Well, big thanks to Vancouver for such a nice first day back at work. To be fair I don’t know if brilliant sunshine would have worked better. But the on-going  November-like downpour certainly made clear “vacation’s over!”
I didn’t get so ve…

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Today on Appetite for Distraction: Talking the Talk Writing

Well, big thanks to Vancouver for such a nice first day back at work. To be fair I don’t know if brilliant sunshine would have worked better. But the on-going  November-like downpour certainly made clear “vacation’s over!”
I didn’t get so ve…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 31st, 2010

Watch Pigeon Hole’s Music Video for ‘Bonfire’ from their album Age Like Astronauts
Great Lake Swimmers Drop Deluxe Lost Channels Reissue, Line Up More Canadian Shows (exlcaim)
Arcade Fire’s album The Suburbs Remains at #1 for the Second Week(ch…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 31st, 2010

Watch Pigeon Hole’s Music Video for ‘Bonfire’ from their album Age Like Astronauts
Great Lake Swimmers Drop Deluxe Lost Channels Reissue, Line Up More Canadian Shows (exlcaim)
Arcade Fire’s album The Suburbs Remains at #1 for the Second Week(ch…

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Today on Lanarama: Techie Tuesday! Learning Online!

UPDATE Check out New Media Intern Stephanie Fink’s Top 3 Work/Play online learning sites at the bottom of the post!
I have a friend who just bought a banjo. Three times a week he
meets with his banjo teacher from Florida
in his livingroom. His l…

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Today on Lanarama: Techie Tuesday! Learning Online!

UPDATE Check out New Media Intern Stephanie Fink’s Top 3 Work/Play online learning sites at the bottom of the post!
I have a friend who just bought a banjo. Three times a week he
meets with his banjo teacher from Florida
in his livingroom. His l…

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The Missing Links for August 31, 2010

Seriously, who vets these toys for Marvel?
Who doesn’t want a surly looking pet cloud?
New bill going before US Senate will subject fashion to copyright for the first time ever.
Alberta company produces an electric car with a body constructed from he…

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The Missing Links for August 31, 2010

Seriously, who vets these toys for Marvel?
Who doesn’t want a surly looking pet cloud?
New bill going before US Senate will subject fashion to copyright for the first time ever.
Alberta company produces an electric car with a body constructed from he…

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CD review/Show preview: Sons of Hippies, A-Morph; the Sarasota alt rock trio … – Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)

Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)CD review/Show preview: Sons of Hippies, A-Morph; the Sarasota alt rock trio …Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)“Ladyhawk” starts out straightforward, its chorus (“Do you see us cut like a talon, fly like a falcon, bite …

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CD review/Show preview: Sons of Hippies, A-Morph; the Sarasota alt rock trio … – Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)

Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)CD review/Show preview: Sons of Hippies, A-Morph; the Sarasota alt rock trio …Creative Loafing Tampa (blog)“Ladyhawk” starts out straightforward, its chorus (“Do you see us cut like a talon, fly like a falcon, bite …

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Sound Advice: Milk by Hawksley Workman – Torontoist

TorontoistSound Advice: Milk by Hawksley WorkmanTorontoistHiding underneath the cheap blips of "Some People," where Workman is doing his best Buck 65, is a dense warble of bass-driven intensity, building into a …

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Sound Advice: Milk by Hawksley Workman – Torontoist

TorontoistSound Advice: Milk by Hawksley WorkmanTorontoistHiding underneath the cheap blips of "Some People," where Workman is doing his best Buck 65, is a dense warble of bass-driven intensity, building into a …

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Music and Money… What, Or Who, Gets Yours?

Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3′s web radio and Sirius 86:
Yesterday in our Top 5 News Stories we talked about a Beatlemaniac who just spent $15,000.00 in a winning bid for John Lennon’s… toilet. But he…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Music and Money… What, Or Who, Gets Yours?

Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3′s web radio and Sirius 86:
Yesterday in our Top 5 News Stories we talked about a Beatlemaniac who just spent $15,000.00 in a winning bid for John Lennon’s… toilet. But he…

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ElliottBROOD: Back in Germany… Damien Jurado on repeat

ElliottBROOD: Back in Germany… Damien Jurado on repeat

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ElliottBROOD: Back in Germany… Damien Jurado on repeat

ElliottBROOD: Back in Germany… Damien Jurado on repeat

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Music Notes: Early Edition, August 31, 2010

Yoko.
Caribou readies release of double live album, but there’s a catch. It will be available only at live shows, not through record stores. Pitchfork
“How the F did I end up in Hamilton”. Luke Doucet releases tribute to Hamilton, complete with …

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Music Notes: Early Edition, August 31, 2010

Yoko.
Caribou readies release of double live album, but there’s a catch. It will be available only at live shows, not through record stores. Pitchfork
“How the F did I end up in Hamilton”. Luke Doucet releases tribute to Hamilton, complete with …

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"Crash and Burn" – Photo of the Day for August 31, 2010

“Crash and Burn”, submitted by Jen Caruso.
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"Crash and Burn" – Photo of the Day for August 31, 2010

“Crash and Burn”, submitted by Jen Caruso.
Photo of the day wouldn’t happen without people like you sharing their
photos. If you are on Flickr, we would love an opportunity to post your
shots. All you need to do is join
our
pool.

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Reviews:: Factor – Lawson Graham

The hip hop scene in Western Canada is fairly fascinating for someone like myself who has observed it from afar. From what I’ve seen, it’s a fairly vibrant scene, and although there are certainly some acts with a populist, Swollen Members-like bent, the majority of the hip hop we’re sent has a decidedly underground and/or [...]

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Reviews:: Factor – Lawson Graham

The hip hop scene in Western Canada is fairly fascinating for someone like myself who has observed it from afar. From what I’ve seen, it’s a fairly vibrant scene, and although there are certainly some acts with a populist, Swollen Members-like bent, the majority of the hip hop we’re sent has a decidedly underground and/or [...]

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Bell Lightbox to host free street party, concerts by Polaris Prize nominees – Toronto Life

Toronto LifeBell Lightbox to host free street party, concerts by Polaris Prize nomineesToronto LifeGrown-ups will be busy watching the entertainment; Polaris Prize nominees Karkwa, The Sadies and Radio Radio will be performing, along with Fefe Dobson a…

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Bell Lightbox to host free street party, concerts by Polaris Prize nominees – Toronto Life

Toronto LifeBell Lightbox to host free street party, concerts by Polaris Prize nomineesToronto LifeGrown-ups will be busy watching the entertainment; Polaris Prize nominees Karkwa, The Sadies and Radio Radio will be performing, along with Fefe Dobson a…

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Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio, Jackson Rathbone’s Band Playing TIFF – ChartAttack

ChartAttackSadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio, Jackson Rathbone's Band Playing TIFFChartAttackThe Sadies, Radio Radio, Karkwa, Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone's 100 Monkeys and Fefe Dobson will perform at TIFF's special Bell Lightbox Block Party o…

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Sadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio, Jackson Rathbone’s Band Playing TIFF – ChartAttack

ChartAttackSadies, Karkwa, Radio Radio, Jackson Rathbone's Band Playing TIFFChartAttackThe Sadies, Radio Radio, Karkwa, Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone's 100 Monkeys and Fefe Dobson will perform at TIFF's special Bell Lightbox Block Party o…

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Weekly Aloha Update: It’s Mastered!

I’m recovering from a cold that knocked me out on Sunday night. Luckily, I was able to spend the entire day on the couch, hanging out with the cats, sweating through my fever, watching bad TV and sleeping a lot.  I can’t believe how many episodes of Intervention, Obsessed, and Hoarders are played back-to-back on [...]

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Weekly Aloha Update: It’s Mastered!

I’m recovering from a cold that knocked me out on Sunday night. Luckily, I was able to spend the entire day on the couch, hanging out with the cats, sweating through my fever, watching bad TV and sleeping a lot.  I can’t believe how many episodes of Intervention, Obsessed, and Hoarders are played back-to-back on [...]

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Arcade Fire + Google Maps = The Wilderness Downtown

The Arcade Fire have made another entry into the history books. This time not for being the biggest Internationally recognized Canadian recording act since Celine Dion, but for making the most innovative music video since The Buggles launched MTV in 1981. Why is it so important? Because this music video is tailor-made for me.
Upon visiting the site, you are prompted to [...]

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Arcade Fire + Google Maps = The Wilderness Downtown

The Arcade Fire have made another entry into the history books. This time not for being the biggest Internationally recognized Canadian recording act since Celine Dion, but for making the most innovative music video since The Buggles launched MTV in 1981. Why is it so important? Because this music video is tailor-made for me.
Upon visiting the site, you are prompted to [...]

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TIFF to open Bell Lightbox with a block party and a few Polaris Prize nominees – National Post

Toronto LifeTIFF to open Bell Lightbox with a block party and a few Polaris Prize nomineesNational PostPolaris Music Prize Showcase: Three Canadian bands shortlisted for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize perform, Montreal's Karkwa, Toronto's The Sad…

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TIFF to open Bell Lightbox with a block party and a few Polaris Prize nominees – National Post

Toronto LifeTIFF to open Bell Lightbox with a block party and a few Polaris Prize nomineesNational PostPolaris Music Prize Showcase: Three Canadian bands shortlisted for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize perform, Montreal's Karkwa, Toronto's The Sad…

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The Josh Holliday Experiment: Bigfoot, Rocketships and Satan’s Aaanus

Good day! I’ve spent a ton of time lately browsing the CBC Radio 3 website. There are all kinds of fun features. A great resource for Canadian musicians, and fans of Canadian music. The voyeur in me likes the what people are listening to RIGHT NOW. It’…

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The Josh Holliday Experiment: Bigfoot, Rocketships and Satan’s Aaanus

Good day! I’ve spent a ton of time lately browsing the CBC Radio 3 website. There are all kinds of fun features. A great resource for Canadian musicians, and fans of Canadian music. The voyeur in me likes the what people are listening to RIGHT NOW. It’…

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Crystal Castles, Caribou Make ECHO Songwriting Prize Short List – Spinner

Crystal Castles, Caribou Make ECHO Songwriting Prize Short ListSpinnerThis year, the five songs chosen as finalists are 'Albatross' by the Besnard Lakes, 'Celestica' by Crystal Castles, 'Destroyer' by Young Galaxy, …ECHO Songw…

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Crystal Castles, Caribou Make ECHO Songwriting Prize Short List – Spinner

Crystal Castles, Caribou Make ECHO Songwriting Prize Short ListSpinnerThis year, the five songs chosen as finalists are 'Albatross' by the Besnard Lakes, 'Celestica' by Crystal Castles, 'Destroyer' by Young Galaxy, …ECHO Songw…

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Chilly Gonzales’ “Never Stop” Featured In New Apple iPad Campaign

“Never Stop,” an infectious, piano-driven track from famed ‘entertainist’ Chilly Gonzales ’ forthcoming album Ivory Tower , has been chosen to accompany Apple’s new worldwide iPad campaign . Ivory To…

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Chilly Gonzales’ “Never Stop” Featured In New Apple iPad Campaign

“Never Stop,” an infectious, piano-driven track from famed ‘entertainist’ Chilly Gonzales ’ forthcoming album Ivory Tower , has been chosen to accompany Apple’s new worldwide iPad campaign . Ivory To…

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Best-of ’10:: Luke Doucet Steel City Trawler

When it comes to Nova Scotia born, Hamilton based guitar shredder Luke Doucet, most of Canada takes his songs, his talent and his sound for granted. The man’s versatility allows him to beef up the afternoon radio friendly songs of Sarah Mclachlan, rip through surf rock jams as part of Veal, or build folky/roots riffs [...]

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Best-of ’10:: Luke Doucet Steel City Trawler

When it comes to Nova Scotia born, Hamilton based guitar shredder Luke Doucet, most of Canada takes his songs, his talent and his sound for granted. The man’s versatility allows him to beef up the afternoon radio friendly songs of Sarah Mclachlan, rip through surf rock jams as part of Veal, or build folky/roots riffs [...]

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Wrath of Khanna: National Hum The Calm Before the Storm + More!

So, from what I can tell, there’s not a whole lot to report upon for today’s National Hum show this week. I mean, there are concerts happening into Labour Day weekend but Vish is taking things pretty easy himself. It might be a good idea to rest becaus…

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Wrath of Khanna: National Hum The Calm Before the Storm + More!

So, from what I can tell, there’s not a whole lot to report upon for today’s National Hum show this week. I mean, there are concerts happening into Labour Day weekend but Vish is taking things pretty easy himself. It might be a good idea to rest becaus…

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RAE SPOON and CRIS DERKSEN Double CD Release! – Beyond Robson (blog)

RAE SPOON and CRIS DERKSEN Double CD Release!Beyond Robson (blog)… session work and collaborated with a diverse list of artists that includes Tanya Tagaq, Leela Gilday, Lightning Dust, Ladyhawk, Bison bc & Fan Death. …and more »

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RAE SPOON and CRIS DERKSEN Double CD Release! – Beyond Robson (blog)

RAE SPOON and CRIS DERKSEN Double CD Release!Beyond Robson (blog)… session work and collaborated with a diverse list of artists that includes Tanya Tagaq, Leela Gilday, Lightning Dust, Ladyhawk, Bison bc & Fan Death. …and more »

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The Golden Dogs Home Movies

Toronto pop rockers, The Golden Dogs have been quite busy at home lately, recording a series of live videos for tracks from their new album Coat of Arms. You can check them all out via their youtube channel here

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The Golden Dogs Home Movies

Toronto pop rockers, The Golden Dogs have been quite busy at home lately, recording a series of live videos for tracks from their new album Coat of Arms. You can check them all out via their youtube channel here

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 30 2010

Watch the Cancer Bats video for “Sabotage” (beastie boys cover) (above)
Feist update: working on follow-up with Chilly Gonzales in Paris. Exclaim!
Plumtree releases new Best-of collection, available now! Exclaim!
Watch Radio Radio go drag-str…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 30 2010

Watch the Cancer Bats video for “Sabotage” (beastie boys cover) (above)
Feist update: working on follow-up with Chilly Gonzales in Paris. Exclaim!
Plumtree releases new Best-of collection, available now! Exclaim!
Watch Radio Radio go drag-str…

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Today on Lanarama: Family Ties & Black Sheep

I always know what I will look like in 31 years, my mother.
We have an uncanny resemblance and some very similar personality traits (I recently heard Mama Gay dressed up like a clown at the company picnic. No one asked her too, she just thought it’d…

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Today on Lanarama: Family Ties & Black Sheep

I always know what I will look like in 31 years, my mother.
We have an uncanny resemblance and some very similar personality traits (I recently heard Mama Gay dressed up like a clown at the company picnic. No one asked her too, she just thought it’d…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Grant’s Back! Best and Worst Moments of the Summer of 2010?

Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3′s web radio and Sirius 86:
I’m back!!! Hey folks, it’s a thrill to be back in the hosting chair here at CBC Radio 3 after a very busy summer including my touch-down in seve…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Grant’s Back! Best and Worst Moments of the Summer of 2010?

Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3′s web radio and Sirius 86:
I’m back!!! Hey folks, it’s a thrill to be back in the hosting chair here at CBC Radio 3 after a very busy summer including my touch-down in seve…

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 30 2010

 

Watch the new Parlovr video for “Pen to the Paper” (above)
Arcade Fire and Big Brother release a pretty awesome interactive video for “We Used to Wait”. Chart
Holy F*ck soothe rained-out fans at Reading. NME
Luke Doucet to stop by D…

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 30 2010

 

Watch the new Parlovr video for “Pen to the Paper” (above)
Arcade Fire and Big Brother release a pretty awesome interactive video for “We Used to Wait”. Chart
Holy F*ck soothe rained-out fans at Reading. NME
Luke Doucet to stop by D…

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Old School Mondays:: Who’s This? Edition

I had nada for this week’s OSM, and in my search for something to post up, I found some more mixtapes I made back in the day, so that was the move. I’ve already done a couple OSM’s on the back of this idea, and since those were so immensely popular (with the Ack and [...]

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Old School Mondays:: Who’s This? Edition

I had nada for this week’s OSM, and in my search for something to post up, I found some more mixtapes I made back in the day, so that was the move. I’ve already done a couple OSM’s on the back of this idea, and since those were so immensely popular (with the Ack and [...]

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Luke Doucet CD giveaway – CBC.ca

Luke Doucet CD giveawayCBC.caRich Terfry (aka hip hop artist Buck 65) eases afternoon into evening with Canadian singer-songwriters, roots and urban music. …and more »

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Luke Doucet CD giveaway – CBC.ca

Luke Doucet CD giveawayCBC.caRich Terfry (aka hip hop artist Buck 65) eases afternoon into evening with Canadian singer-songwriters, roots and urban music. …and more »

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Interview: Land of Talk’s Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Dose.ca

Interview: Land of Talk's Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceDose.caThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …

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Interview: Land of Talk’s Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Dose.ca

Interview: Land of Talk's Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceDose.caThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …

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The Josh Holliday Experiment: TV on the Radio

Good day. The experiment continues for at least another day.
I thought in honour of the (pretty average) Emmy Awards last night, we’d talk
television. Shows you like, hidden gems, and even shows you think don’t live up
to the hype.
Let’s see wher…

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The Josh Holliday Experiment: TV on the Radio

Good day. The experiment continues for at least another day.
I thought in honour of the (pretty average) Emmy Awards last night, we’d talk
television. Shows you like, hidden gems, and even shows you think don’t live up
to the hype.
Let’s see wher…

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Best-of ’10:: Fond of Tigers Continent & Western

Without question, five years of music from Vancouver’s Fond of Tigers has proven that descriptions of their sound are next to impossible and essentially pointless. Tangential blasts of noise and a persisted drone; on paper for most people these are negatives and at the very least do little to enhance the listening experience. Songs that [...]

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Best-of ’10:: Fond of Tigers Continent & Western

Without question, five years of music from Vancouver’s Fond of Tigers has proven that descriptions of their sound are next to impossible and essentially pointless. Tangential blasts of noise and a persisted drone; on paper for most people these are negatives and at the very least do little to enhance the listening experience. Songs that [...]

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Wrath of Khanna: Q & Hopefully A – Summer Lovin’ & Other Highlights

We’re losing summer this week everyone! September is upon us! It seems like a good time to reflect upon highlights from the past few months, Q & Hopefully A style.
Like many of you, this summer I visited Dawson City, YT and spent an hour in…

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Wrath of Khanna: Q & Hopefully A – Summer Lovin’ & Other Highlights

We’re losing summer this week everyone! September is upon us! It seems like a good time to reflect upon highlights from the past few months, Q & Hopefully A style.
Like many of you, this summer I visited Dawson City, YT and spent an hour in…

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The Beauties "Fashion Blues" – Track of the Day for August 30, 2010

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Guest Host, Ryan McEathron from the Warped 45s picks The Beauties’ “Fashion Blues”. “Myself, along with a
lot of my friends have been know to sing along to that song in the wee
hours of the Sunday morning.”

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The Beauties "Fashion Blues" – Track of the Day for August 30, 2010

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Guest Host, Ryan McEathron from the Warped 45s picks The Beauties’ “Fashion Blues”. “Myself, along with a
lot of my friends have been know to sing along to that song in the wee
hours of the Sunday morning.”

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Charles Buck Goes On Trial In Killing Of His Wife, Leslie, In 2002 – Hartford Courant

Charles Buck Goes On Trial In Killing Of His Wife, Leslie, In 2002Hartford CourantPolice say Charles Buck, 65, killed his wife so he could marry his younger barmaid mistress. But Richard Edmonston and Leslie Buck's friends plan to attend …

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Charles Buck Goes On Trial In Killing Of His Wife, Leslie, In 2002 – Hartford Courant

Charles Buck Goes On Trial In Killing Of His Wife, Leslie, In 2002Hartford CourantPolice say Charles Buck, 65, killed his wife so he could marry his younger barmaid mistress. But Richard Edmonston and Leslie Buck's friends plan to attend …

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Small Black Sets The New Normal as Dream-laden Modern Pop – Spacelab

Small Black Sets The New Normal as Dream-laden Modern PopSpacelabThe Brooklyn band recently signed with Jagjaguwar Records for the release of their album New Chain on October 25/26, and are already showing off their …

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Small Black Sets The New Normal as Dream-laden Modern Pop – Spacelab

Small Black Sets The New Normal as Dream-laden Modern PopSpacelabThe Brooklyn band recently signed with Jagjaguwar Records for the release of their album New Chain on October 25/26, and are already showing off their …

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New CBC Radio 3 Artists: Aug 29 2010

Hit ‘play’ to hear all the great new artists who’ve signed up to Radio 3 this week! If you like what you hear, hit the plus [+] sign to add tracks to your personal playlists. Click on the heart icon to favourite any band that floats your boat or “heart…

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New CBC Radio 3 Artists: Aug 29 2010

Hit ‘play’ to hear all the great new artists who’ve signed up to Radio 3 this week! If you like what you hear, hit the plus [+] sign to add tracks to your personal playlists. Click on the heart icon to favourite any band that floats your boat or “heart…

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Update:: The Acorn No Ghost – Win cd + tix to Halifax show + REMIX!

Just a quick update for everyone. We will be picking the winner of the Acorn/Gianna Lauren contest on Monday, so you still have a couple days to enter. While you hammer out the keystrokes, take a listen to the first track from the remix album – Make The Least of The Day – that finds [...]

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Update:: The Acorn No Ghost – Win cd + tix to Halifax show + REMIX!

Just a quick update for everyone. We will be picking the winner of the Acorn/Gianna Lauren contest on Monday, so you still have a couple days to enter. While you hammer out the keystrokes, take a listen to the first track from the remix album – Make The Least of The Day – that finds [...]

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Celebrated Sounds – Indianapolis Star

Celebrated SoundsIndianapolis Star… Yeti rhymes in a baritone pitch reminiscent of fellow Hoosier act Blacksoil Project and in a metronomic cadence similar to Canadian storyteller Buck 65. …and more »

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Celebrated Sounds – Indianapolis Star

Celebrated SoundsIndianapolis Star… Yeti rhymes in a baritone pitch reminiscent of fellow Hoosier act Blacksoil Project and in a metronomic cadence similar to Canadian storyteller Buck 65. …and more »

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New CBC Radio 3 Videos: Aug 27 2010

CBC Radio 3 is waiting for your video footage! If you’re a member – login and upload. If you’re not yet a member – sign up and start your own revolution! We accept these formats: MPG, MPEG, AVI, MOV, M4V, MP4, WMV.

21 Tandem Repeats – Double rainbow

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New CBC Radio 3 Videos: Aug 27 2010

CBC Radio 3 is waiting for your video footage! If you’re a member – login and upload. If you’re not yet a member – sign up and start your own revolution! We accept these formats: MPG, MPEG, AVI, MOV, M4V, MP4, WMV.

21 Tandem Repeats – Double rainbow

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The R3-30: Josh Holliday Sitting in Craig Norris’ Chair Edition (REPEAT)

CHART #206
Hi it’s Josh. I’m sitting in Craig Norris’ chair this week for the R3-30. Not his actual chair. He has some sort of orthopedic one he doesn’t let anyone else sit in. At least he tells us it’s orthopedic…it’s got some weird stuff sticki…

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The R3-30: Josh Holliday Sitting in Craig Norris’ Chair Edition (REPEAT)

CHART #206
Hi it’s Josh. I’m sitting in Craig Norris’ chair this week for the R3-30. Not his actual chair. He has some sort of orthopedic one he doesn’t let anyone else sit in. At least he tells us it’s orthopedic…it’s got some weird stuff sticki…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 27 2010

2010 Manifesto Festival in Toronto goes down (officially) Sept 20-26, featuring loads of community events, plus performances from Saukrates, D-Sisive, Eternia, Masia One, plus many more! Exclaim!
Vancouver City Hall shuts down Iron Road Studio p…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 27 2010

2010 Manifesto Festival in Toronto goes down (officially) Sept 20-26, featuring loads of community events, plus performances from Saukrates, D-Sisive, Eternia, Masia One, plus many more! Exclaim!
Vancouver City Hall shuts down Iron Road Studio p…

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Today on Lanarama: Foodie Friday! Food Terms & Pronunciation Nightmares!

What do you put on
your cereal? ‘Mill-k’ or ‘Melk’. Is your evening meal ‘dinner’ or ‘supper’?
Since moving to Vancouver I’ve been
corrected (almost monthly) on how to pronounce ‘milk’.  I don’t know if it’s a Southern
Ontari…

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Today on Lanarama: Foodie Friday! Food Terms & Pronunciation Nightmares!

What do you put on
your cereal? ‘Mill-k’ or ‘Melk’. Is your evening meal ‘dinner’ or ‘supper’?
Since moving to Vancouver I’ve been
corrected (almost monthly) on how to pronounce ‘milk’.  I don’t know if it’s a Southern
Ontari…

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The Missing Links for August 27, 2010

You really can’t go wrong when you slap a moustache on a baby. (Via Like Cool)
The trick to crowd surfing, as I understand it, is to NOT go in feet-first.  And maybe have more than 20 people in front of the stage.
Have your ashes pressed into …

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The Missing Links for August 27, 2010

You really can’t go wrong when you slap a moustache on a baby. (Via Like Cool)
The trick to crowd surfing, as I understand it, is to NOT go in feet-first.  And maybe have more than 20 people in front of the stage.
Have your ashes pressed into …

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Girl On a Bike – Photo of the Day for August 27, 2010

“Girl On a Bike”, submitted by sketchy record.
Photo of the day wouldn’t happen without people like you sharing their
photos. If you are on Flickr, we would love an opportunity to post your
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Girl On a Bike – Photo of the Day for August 27, 2010

“Girl On a Bike”, submitted by sketchy record.
Photo of the day wouldn’t happen without people like you sharing their
photos. If you are on Flickr, we would love an opportunity to post your
shots. All you need to do is join
our
pool.

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: The Encore

Today, we’re going to take a look at that strange little practice of showing our heartfelt appreciation, the encore.
I call it “strange” only because typically, the encore is planned out in advance though it has the appearance of being spontane…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: The Encore

Today, we’re going to take a look at that strange little practice of showing our heartfelt appreciation, the encore.
I call it “strange” only because typically, the encore is planned out in advance though it has the appearance of being spontane…

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Friday Fun:: D-Sisive – I Love A Girl

It’s Friday, so how about something uplifting from a rather unlikely source? D-Sisive has received much acclaim the last couple years for his often emotionally-raw songs that pretty much as far away from “happy” as you can get. However, D’s latest album, Vaudeville, found D experimenting plenty with his sound and subject matter, including going [...]

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Friday Fun:: D-Sisive – I Love A Girl

It’s Friday, so how about something uplifting from a rather unlikely source? D-Sisive has received much acclaim the last couple years for his often emotionally-raw songs that pretty much as far away from “happy” as you can get. However, D’s latest album, Vaudeville, found D experimenting plenty with his sound and subject matter, including going [...]

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 27 2010

 

Watch the Fan Death video for “Reunited” (above)
Chilly Gonzales explains how he wrote The Grudge. Guardian
CBC Vancouver Musical Nooner: Tambura Rasa
Hear Drake rapping on Pimp C’s posthumous album The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones. Pitchfork

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 27 2010

 

Watch the Fan Death video for “Reunited” (above)
Chilly Gonzales explains how he wrote The Grudge. Guardian
CBC Vancouver Musical Nooner: Tambura Rasa
Hear Drake rapping on Pimp C’s posthumous album The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones. Pitchfork

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Jagjaguwar Signs Lia Ices – Green Shoelace

Green ShoelaceJagjaguwar Signs Lia IcesGreen ShoelaceBrooklyn-ite Lia Ices has been signed to Jagjaguwar Records! If you've never heard of this woman or heard her beautiful voice before, you should head …

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Jagjaguwar Signs Lia Ices – Green Shoelace

Green ShoelaceJagjaguwar Signs Lia IcesGreen ShoelaceBrooklyn-ite Lia Ices has been signed to Jagjaguwar Records! If you've never heard of this woman or heard her beautiful voice before, you should head …

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Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Canada.com

Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceCanada.comThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …and more »

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Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Canada.com

Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceCanada.comThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …and more »

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The R3-30: Josh Holliday Sitting in Craig Norris’ Chair Edition

CHART #206
Hi it’s Josh. I’m sitting in Craig Norris’ chair this week for the R3-30. Not his actual chair. He has some sort of orthopedic one he doesn’t let anyone else sit in. At least he tells us it’s orthopedic…it’s got some weird stuff sticking o…

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The R3-30: Josh Holliday Sitting in Craig Norris’ Chair Edition

CHART #206
Hi it’s Josh. I’m sitting in Craig Norris’ chair this week for the R3-30. Not his actual chair. He has some sort of orthopedic one he doesn’t let anyone else sit in. At least he tells us it’s orthopedic…it’s got some weird stuff sticking o…

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Women Plot Tour With Liars And DD/MM/YYYY – Prefixmag

PrefixmagWomen Plot Tour With Liars And DD/MM/YYYYPrefixmagWomen's Public Strain is shaping up to be one of the most promising leftfield rock albums of the year, and its release on Jagjaguwar on Sept. …

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Women Plot Tour With Liars And DD/MM/YYYY – Prefixmag

PrefixmagWomen Plot Tour With Liars And DD/MM/YYYYPrefixmagWomen's Public Strain is shaping up to be one of the most promising leftfield rock albums of the year, and its release on Jagjaguwar on Sept. …

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Green Man Festival 2010: the DiS review 27 Aug 12:37 – Drowned In Sound

Drowned In SoundGreen Man Festival 2010: the DiS review 27 Aug 12:37Drowned In SoundUps: Race Horses (SFA + Supergrass = perky pop delights), The Besnard Lakes ('Disaster' is just perfect, and they're a far better live band now than when …..

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Green Man Festival 2010: the DiS review 27 Aug 12:37 – Drowned In Sound

Drowned In SoundGreen Man Festival 2010: the DiS review 27 Aug 12:37Drowned In SoundUps: Race Horses (SFA + Supergrass = perky pop delights), The Besnard Lakes ('Disaster' is just perfect, and they're a far better live band now than when …..

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What’cha Readin’? It Feels So Good When I Stop – Joe Pernice Answers Your Questions + September’s Book

Joe Pernice on It Feels So Good When I Stop Pt. I:JP
Joe Pernice on It Feels So Good When I Stop Pt. II:JP
Very exciting What’cha Readin’ Book Club show today because author/indie-rocker Joe Pernice joins me in-studio to answer some of your questions a…

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What’cha Readin’? It Feels So Good When I Stop – Joe Pernice Answers Your Questions + September’s Book

Joe Pernice on It Feels So Good When I Stop Pt. I:JP
Joe Pernice on It Feels So Good When I Stop Pt. II:JP
Very exciting What’cha Readin’ Book Club show today because author/indie-rocker Joe Pernice joins me in-studio to answer some of your questions a…

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ElliottBROOD: Four Canadians unleashed on German beer taps is trouble. First Elliott BROOD show in Germany was amazing

ElliottBROOD: Four Canadians unleashed on German beer taps is trouble. First Elliott BROOD show in Germany was amazing

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ElliottBROOD: Four Canadians unleashed on German beer taps is trouble. First Elliott BROOD show in Germany was amazing

ElliottBROOD: Four Canadians unleashed on German beer taps is trouble. First Elliott BROOD show in Germany was amazing

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Full Metal Podcast III – Myths and Legends

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 ”They’re Heeeere.” (I feel like Carol-Anne in Poltergiest) They, of course, meaning me, and by ‘here’ I mean – the third podcast of all Canadian indie metal is finally done.
On this edition we will delve into …

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Full Metal Podcast III – Myths and Legends

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 ”They’re Heeeere.” (I feel like Carol-Anne in Poltergiest) They, of course, meaning me, and by ‘here’ I mean – the third podcast of all Canadian indie metal is finally done.
On this edition we will delve into …

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Caribou "Odessa" – Track of the Day for August 27, 2010

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Guest Host, Jenny Huston from RTE 2fm, National Radio in Ireland pick’s Caribou’s “Odessa”. “Swim was sent into
me as the UK artist, or London-based artist – so I think it is
important to reclaim him as Canadian.”

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Caribou "Odessa" – Track of the Day for August 27, 2010

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Guest Host, Jenny Huston from RTE 2fm, National Radio in Ireland pick’s Caribou’s “Odessa”. “Swim was sent into
me as the UK artist, or London-based artist – so I think it is
important to reclaim him as Canadian.”

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i can only be me

I google myself. Don’t act like you don’t. It’s been a bad habit since my friend and leader of the former band I was in did it every day for the four years we were a group. But every once in a while, a friend puts up a picture of me or a video, and…

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i can only be me

I google myself. Don’t act like you don’t. It’s been a bad habit since my friend and leader of the former band I was in did it every day for the four years we were a group. But every once in a while, a friend puts up a picture of me or a video, and…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 26 2010

Canadian Idol attracts alleged terrorism suspect, watch audition above. Chart
The Acorn announces tour dates with Basia Bulat and Leif Vollebekk.
Women announce fall tour dates with dd/mm/yyyy and Liars.
Watch the new Flatliners’ video for “…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 26 2010

Canadian Idol attracts alleged terrorism suspect, watch audition above. Chart
The Acorn announces tour dates with Basia Bulat and Leif Vollebekk.
Women announce fall tour dates with dd/mm/yyyy and Liars.
Watch the new Flatliners’ video for “…

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Victory Square Block Party – September 5th – Be There Or Be Square

We all love working here at CBC3, but you know what we love more? Not working. As in taking time off to keep our brains nice and fresh. And who do we have to thank for that? Why, the people who said “hey, you know what would be nice? Having more time o…

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Victory Square Block Party – September 5th – Be There Or Be Square

We all love working here at CBC3, but you know what we love more? Not working. As in taking time off to keep our brains nice and fresh. And who do we have to thank for that? Why, the people who said “hey, you know what would be nice? Having more time o…

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Album: S. Carey, All We Grow (Jagjaguwar) – Independent

Album: S. Carey, All We Grow (Jagjaguwar)IndependentCW Stoneking is a one-off eccentric of the first order, a 21st-century Australian white man who presents himself, colouration excepted, …and more »

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Album: S. Carey, All We Grow (Jagjaguwar) – Independent

Album: S. Carey, All We Grow (Jagjaguwar)IndependentCW Stoneking is a one-off eccentric of the first order, a 21st-century Australian white man who presents himself, colouration excepted, …and more »

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Best Song Ever: Buck 65′s "Zombie Delight" – ChartAttack

ChartAttackBest Song Ever: Buck 65's "Zombie Delight"ChartAttackSo we spent almost 40 minutes talking to Buck 65 about his ode to the brain-eating undead. CHARTattack: Where did the idea to write a song about zombies …

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Best Song Ever: Buck 65′s "Zombie Delight" – ChartAttack

ChartAttackBest Song Ever: Buck 65's "Zombie Delight"ChartAttackSo we spent almost 40 minutes talking to Buck 65 about his ode to the brain-eating undead. CHARTattack: Where did the idea to write a song about zombies …

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Today on Lanarama: Haiku Album Reviews & Poetry for Prizes! Live At Squamish Giveaway!

Today’s Guest: Sammy Younan, KirkofdoomR3 listener Kirkofdoom recently started to write haiku album reviews on his blog. Who knew you could get so much info out of 17 syllables? He inspired me to bring back the Haiku show, but this time around, the b…

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Today on Lanarama: Haiku Album Reviews & Poetry for Prizes! Live At Squamish Giveaway!

Today’s Guest: Sammy Younan, KirkofdoomR3 listener Kirkofdoom recently started to write haiku album reviews on his blog. Who knew you could get so much info out of 17 syllables? He inspired me to bring back the Haiku show, but this time around, the b…

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The Missing Links for August 26, 2010

Scott Pilgrim/Matrix mashup, flawlessly executed.
WATCH: Sketchy Ice Creams a glimpse into Dad on childcare duty. Funny because it’s true.
WATCH: Watch out for my body rolls! Watch out for my body rolls! High kicks! High kicks! This is how we d…

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The Missing Links for August 26, 2010

Scott Pilgrim/Matrix mashup, flawlessly executed.
WATCH: Sketchy Ice Creams a glimpse into Dad on childcare duty. Funny because it’s true.
WATCH: Watch out for my body rolls! Watch out for my body rolls! High kicks! High kicks! This is how we d…

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Notes on The Creative Habit (Part 1: Hard Work and the Blank Page)

“There’s a paradox in the notion that creativity should be a habit.  We think of creativity as a way of keeping everything fresh and new, while habit implies routine and repetition.  That paradox intrigues me because it occupies the place where creativity and skill rub up against each other.” ~Twyla Tharp There is one book [...]

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Notes on The Creative Habit (Part 1: Hard Work and the Blank Page)

“There’s a paradox in the notion that creativity should be a habit.  We think of creativity as a way of keeping everything fresh and new, while habit implies routine and repetition.  That paradox intrigues me because it occupies the place where creativity and skill rub up against each other.” ~Twyla Tharp There is one book [...]

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Tonight In Rock: Chris Thile, Black Mountain, Radars To The Sky, Learning Music – LAist (blog)

LAist (blog)Tonight In Rock: Chris Thile, Black Mountain, Radars To The Sky, Learning MusicLAist (blog)… psych rock troupe Black Mountain, who are poised to release their third studio-album—2010's Wilderness Heart— via Jagjaguwar this coming …

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Tonight In Rock: Chris Thile, Black Mountain, Radars To The Sky, Learning Music – LAist (blog)

LAist (blog)Tonight In Rock: Chris Thile, Black Mountain, Radars To The Sky, Learning MusicLAist (blog)… psych rock troupe Black Mountain, who are poised to release their third studio-album—2010's Wilderness Heart— via Jagjaguwar this coming …

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Video Hits:: Classified – Choose Your Own Adventure Series

It’s been a while since we’ve done a Thursday Video Hits post here on the hill, and it might’ve been even longer had Classified not made it easy on me. His Choose Your Own Adventure video series, based on the series of CYOA interludes or vignette-esque songs from his last album, Self-Explanatory was released a [...]

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Video Hits:: Classified – Choose Your Own Adventure Series

It’s been a while since we’ve done a Thursday Video Hits post here on the hill, and it might’ve been even longer had Classified not made it easy on me. His Choose Your Own Adventure video series, based on the series of CYOA interludes or vignette-esque songs from his last album, Self-Explanatory was released a [...]

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: Music & The Way You Look

Howdy everyone!
It’s a little bit cloudy here in Vancouver today, a little on the cool side. Perfect day to toss a sweater into my bag just in case. Or perhaps my trustee grey hoodie from American Apparel. This piece of clothing has served me well. Th…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: Music & The Way You Look

Howdy everyone!
It’s a little bit cloudy here in Vancouver today, a little on the cool side. Perfect day to toss a sweater into my bag just in case. Or perhaps my trustee grey hoodie from American Apparel. This piece of clothing has served me well. Th…

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 26 2010

Watch the Ghostkeeper video for “Haunted” (above)
Toronto Elecro-Dancehall duo Bonjay prepares new mini-album, Oct 5. Exclaim!
Sufjan Stevens reveals new album details for The Age of Adz, Oct 12. Pitchfork
Happy Monday’s stage dancer/ tam…

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 26 2010

Watch the Ghostkeeper video for “Haunted” (above)
Toronto Elecro-Dancehall duo Bonjay prepares new mini-album, Oct 5. Exclaim!
Sufjan Stevens reveals new album details for The Age of Adz, Oct 12. Pitchfork
Happy Monday’s stage dancer/ tam…

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S. Carey All We Grow – Exclaim!

Exclaim!S. Carey All We GrowExclaim!… but not dependent on, his work with Vernon. Hopefully, he'll continue toiling outside of Bon Iver to bring his songwriting into its own. (Jagjaguwar)S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric FetusMinneap…

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S. Carey All We Grow – Exclaim!

Exclaim!S. Carey All We GrowExclaim!… but not dependent on, his work with Vernon. Hopefully, he'll continue toiling outside of Bon Iver to bring his songwriting into its own. (Jagjaguwar)S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric FetusMinneap…

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Meeting The Band

We’re all music lovers here, and I’m sure that many of you – like me – have imagined what it would be like to meet someone who’s made a song or album thats important to you. Maybe its already happen to you. But what a lot of people don’t think about is…

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Meeting The Band

We’re all music lovers here, and I’m sure that many of you – like me – have imagined what it would be like to meet someone who’s made a song or album thats important to you. Maybe its already happen to you. But what a lot of people don’t think about is…

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"CNE Ferris Wheel" – Photo of the Day for August 26th, 2010

“CNE Ferris Wheel”, submitted by Paul Flynn.
“The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) opened on friday in Toronto. This is always a sign that summer is nearing the end.”
Photo of the day wouldn’t happen without people like you sharing their
photos. If …

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"CNE Ferris Wheel" – Photo of the Day for August 26th, 2010

“CNE Ferris Wheel”, submitted by Paul Flynn.
“The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) opened on friday in Toronto. This is always a sign that summer is nearing the end.”
Photo of the day wouldn’t happen without people like you sharing their
photos. If …

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S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric Fetus – Minneapolis City Pages (blog)

Minneapolis City Pages (blog)S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric FetusMinneapolis City Pages (blog)26 2010 @ 8:35AM ​Best known for his work drumming in Bon Iver, S. Carey is stepping out with his own solo debut on Jagjaguwar, All We Grow,…

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S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric Fetus – Minneapolis City Pages (blog)

Minneapolis City Pages (blog)S. Carey playing free in-store at the Electric FetusMinneapolis City Pages (blog)26 2010 @ 8:35AM ​Best known for his work drumming in Bon Iver, S. Carey is stepping out with his own solo debut on Jagjaguwar, All We Grow,…

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Wrath of Khanna: The Breakfast Club with Luke Doucet

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Will the Breakfast Club ever eat in Toronto again? Not this week! I’m heading to Hamilton’s West Town Bar & Grill to meet with resident guitar-slinger and songwriter Luke Doucet to discuss his new album, Stee…

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Wrath of Khanna: The Breakfast Club with Luke Doucet

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Will the Breakfast Club ever eat in Toronto again? Not this week! I’m heading to Hamilton’s West Town Bar & Grill to meet with resident guitar-slinger and songwriter Luke Doucet to discuss his new album, Stee…

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Indian Summer #9: Tracy Bone

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Tracy Bone is a homegrown Manitoba country star.  Before the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, before the casino shows across the US and before the Juno nomination she was a rez girl growing up on the Kees…

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Indian Summer #9: Tracy Bone

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Tracy Bone is a homegrown Manitoba country star.  Before the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, before the casino shows across the US and before the Juno nomination she was a rez girl growing up on the Kees…

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DVAS "Society" – Track of the Day for August 26, 2010

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I don’t have kids, but I often wonder, if I did, what music would they be listening to?
Surely years of ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ and ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ (which is actually the same melody as the alphabet s…

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DVAS "Society" – Track of the Day for August 26, 2010

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I don’t have kids, but I often wonder, if I did, what music would they be listening to?
Surely years of ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ and ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ (which is actually the same melody as the alphabet s…

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Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Montreal Gazette

Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceMontreal GazetteThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …and more »

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Elizabeth Powell finds her voice – Montreal Gazette

Elizabeth Powell finds her voiceMontreal GazetteThe album was recorded at Breakglass Studios by Jace Lasek, whose sonic expertise takes centre stage with his own band, the Besnard Lakes, and who produced …and more »

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ARE YOU AN ABUSER OF THE GUEST LIST?

I touched on this yesterday a bit, with getting into shows for free and all. People mentioned sneaking in, a friend taking them or just going to an awesome show that was free on the blog yesterday. But today’s topic is about the amazing invention that…

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ARE YOU AN ABUSER OF THE GUEST LIST?

I touched on this yesterday a bit, with getting into shows for free and all. People mentioned sneaking in, a friend taking them or just going to an awesome show that was free on the blog yesterday. But today’s topic is about the amazing invention that…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 25, 2010

Watch The Luyas -Everthing Outta Sight, and click above to pledge
Bonjay Ready Mini Album Set To Release For October (Exclaim)
Sebastian Grainger shares a pair of tracks he recorded as the Rhythm Method for his 2006 RAM release. (Exclaim)
PAC MAN…

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Music Notes: Late Edition, August 25, 2010

Watch The Luyas -Everthing Outta Sight, and click above to pledge
Bonjay Ready Mini Album Set To Release For October (Exclaim)
Sebastian Grainger shares a pair of tracks he recorded as the Rhythm Method for his 2006 RAM release. (Exclaim)
PAC MAN…

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Lia Ices, “Grown Unknown” MP3 – The FADER (blog)

The FADER (blog)Lia Ices, “Grown Unknown” MP3The FADER (blog)Lia Ices signed to Jagjaguwar and apparently they gave her enough money to buy fireworks for percussion. Or at least so it sounds on “Grown Unknown,” the …

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Lia Ices, “Grown Unknown” MP3 – The FADER (blog)

The FADER (blog)Lia Ices, “Grown Unknown” MP3The FADER (blog)Lia Ices signed to Jagjaguwar and apparently they gave her enough money to buy fireworks for percussion. Or at least so it sounds on “Grown Unknown,” the …

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All nominees will perform at Polaris 2010 gala – blogTO (blog)

ChartAttackAll nominees will perform at Polaris 2010 galablogTO (blog)The short list is composed of The Besnard Lakes, Broken Social Scene, Caribou, Karkwa, Dan Mangan, Owen Pallett, Radio Radio, The Sadies, Shad, …Polaris Music Prize Gala Details An…

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All nominees will perform at Polaris 2010 gala – blogTO (blog)

ChartAttackAll nominees will perform at Polaris 2010 galablogTO (blog)The short list is composed of The Besnard Lakes, Broken Social Scene, Caribou, Karkwa, Dan Mangan, Owen Pallett, Radio Radio, The Sadies, Shad, …Polaris Music Prize Gala Details An…

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Today on Lanarama: Wake Up Songs in Space

What wakes you up every morning? Alarm clock? Cell phone? Loud meowing headbutts from a hungry cat? (No wait… that’s me).
Well, if you are a NASA Astronaut, every morning you awake to songs chosen by friends and family.For NASA’s final two space …

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Today on Lanarama: Wake Up Songs in Space

What wakes you up every morning? Alarm clock? Cell phone? Loud meowing headbutts from a hungry cat? (No wait… that’s me).
Well, if you are a NASA Astronaut, every morning you awake to songs chosen by friends and family.For NASA’s final two space …

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The Missing Links for August 25, 2010

How long before some band realizes that there is probably video gold in recreating old corporate training videos like this one from Wendys (Via The Daily What)
Infographic: The most fuel efficient airlines… in the US. (Be nice to know how West…

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The Missing Links for August 25, 2010

How long before some band realizes that there is probably video gold in recreating old corporate training videos like this one from Wendys (Via The Daily What)
Infographic: The most fuel efficient airlines… in the US. (Be nice to know how West…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: Your Online Community

I’m very close to hitting a milestone folks and I need your help for the final push. You see, for the last few days I’ve noticed that I’m inching ever closer to having 1,000 friends on Facebook. Incredible right?!! I mean 1,000 friends!! Can you believ…

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Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Tariq: Your Online Community

I’m very close to hitting a milestone folks and I need your help for the final push. You see, for the last few days I’ve noticed that I’m inching ever closer to having 1,000 friends on Facebook. Incredible right?!! I mean 1,000 friends!! Can you believ…

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 25th 2010

Watch The Most Scerne Republic music video for “Jelly Chamber” from their new EP Fantasick Impossibliss.
Polaris Music Prize Gala details announced. All ten nominees will perform.  (ChartAttack)
Library Voices, Paper Lions, And Bend Sinister …

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Music Notes: Early Edition, Aug 25th 2010

Watch The Most Scerne Republic music video for “Jelly Chamber” from their new EP Fantasick Impossibliss.
Polaris Music Prize Gala details announced. All ten nominees will perform.  (ChartAttack)
Library Voices, Paper Lions, And Bend Sinister …

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Polaris Music Prize Gala Details Announced – ChartAttack

ChartAttackPolaris Music Prize Gala Details AnnouncedChartAttackThe gala, which will feature live tunes from The Besnard Lakes, Broken Social Scene, Caribou, Karkwa, Dan Mangan, Owen Pallett, Radio Radio, The Sadies, …All nominees will perform at Pol…

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Polaris Music Prize Gala Details Announced – ChartAttack

ChartAttackPolaris Music Prize Gala Details AnnouncedChartAttackThe gala, which will feature live tunes from The Besnard Lakes, Broken Social Scene, Caribou, Karkwa, Dan Mangan, Owen Pallett, Radio Radio, The Sadies, …All nominees will perform at Pol…

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7″:: Doug Hoyer Two New Songs By

On paper, Doug Hoyer is a ukulele troubadour demanding charisma comparison to Jon Richman and Mr. Merritt and a never ending collection of whimsical melodies that could easily fit into Jens Lekman’s catalog. Thankfully though, Hoyer is more than an exercise in “sounds like” and the Albertan nomad’s songs really come to life the minute [...]

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7″:: Doug Hoyer Two New Songs By

On paper, Doug Hoyer is a ukulele troubadour demanding charisma comparison to Jon Richman and Mr. Merritt and a never ending collection of whimsical melodies that could easily fit into Jens Lekman’s catalog. Thankfully though, Hoyer is more than an exercise in “sounds like” and the Albertan nomad’s songs really come to life the minute [...]

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A Smooth Operator and Classic-Rock Muscle – New York Times

A Smooth Operator and Classic-Rock MuscleNew York Times… come as less of a shock after hearing Mr. Vernon's contributions to “Relayted” (Jagjaguwar), the debut album by the smooth-rock revivalists Gayngs. …and more »

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A Smooth Operator and Classic-Rock Muscle – New York Times

A Smooth Operator and Classic-Rock MuscleNew York Times… come as less of a shock after hearing Mr. Vernon's contributions to “Relayted” (Jagjaguwar), the debut album by the smooth-rock revivalists Gayngs. …and more »

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Women Announce Tour, DD/MM/YYYY and Liars to Hold Open Doors and Pull Out Chairs – Hour.ca

Women Announce Tour, DD/MM/YYYY and Liars to Hold Open Doors and Pull Out ChairsHour.caIt was announced earlier today that in preparation for the release of Public Strain (September 28 on Flemish Eye in Canada and Jagjaguwar), Women are going …

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Women Announce Tour, DD/MM/YYYY and Liars to Hold Open Doors and Pull Out Chairs – Hour.ca

Women Announce Tour, DD/MM/YYYY and Liars to Hold Open Doors and Pull Out ChairsHour.caIt was announced earlier today that in preparation for the release of Public Strain (September 28 on Flemish Eye in Canada and Jagjaguwar), Women are going …

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The Myth of the Rock Star

Ever since my band got a little bit of success, people have assumed all kinds of crazy things about the life I live. And just yesterday on the blog, our old friend tb3 talked about a bandmember he’d seen buying a TV, saying:
“It kind of blew my whole p…

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The Myth of the Rock Star

Ever since my band got a little bit of success, people have assumed all kinds of crazy things about the life I live. And just yesterday on the blog, our old friend tb3 talked about a bandmember he’d seen buying a TV, saying:
“It kind of blew my whole p…

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"blue-yellow" – Photo of the Day for August 25, 2010

blue-yellow, submitted by Peter Taylor.
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"blue-yellow" – Photo of the Day for August 25, 2010

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Summer Sundae, Leicester De Montfort Hall – Muso’s Guide

Muso’s GuideSummer Sundae, Leicester De Montfort HallMuso’s GuideThe Besnard Lakes, in comparison both to Summer Camp and the majority of the other acts throughout the weekender, are headcrushingly heavy, but gifted with …

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Summer Sundae, Leicester De Montfort Hall – Muso’s Guide

Muso’s GuideSummer Sundae, Leicester De Montfort HallMuso’s GuideThe Besnard Lakes, in comparison both to Summer Camp and the majority of the other acts throughout the weekender, are headcrushingly heavy, but gifted with …

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