Adam is the forthcoming RomCom starring Hugh Dancey and Rose Byrne. The original motion picture soundtrack is scheduled for a July 28th release. We don't feature a lot of soundtracks on this site, but with a list of contributing artists that include Miranda Lee Richards, The Weepies, and Joshua Radin, this one is worth a look.As an album Adam is overwhelmingly subdued. With the exception of
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Various Artists: "Adam OST" album review
This week's entertainment picks: Peter Murphy, Warped Tour
Here are my picks for shows in Toronto this week:Vans Warped Tour, Arrow Hall, July 10thSure there are a ton of shitty bands playing, but you also get the likes of P.O.S., Less Than Jake, Flogging Molly, Shooter Jennings, Anti-Flag and the heavyweights: NOFX and Bad Religion.Warped Tour's websitePeter Murphy, The Opera House, July 11thThe Goth master returns to town with the promise of playing
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Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons announce new album
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Blue collar roots rockers Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons have announced the release of their debut full length album. Death Won't Send a Letter will hit the streets September 29th.Chisel's 2008 EP Cabin Ghosts was an exceptional collection of warm Americana tunes, which bodes very well for this album.Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons' websiteCory Chisel & the Wandering Sons' Myspace
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North Rocks The Bay Festival line-up announced
It's not just the big cities in Ontario that get the festivals. As we've seen with Hillside in Guelph and Wolfe Island outside of Kingston, smaller cities can host very successful music festivals as well.So step right up North Bay. July 31st-August 2nd will see the home of Mike Harris host the North Rocks The Bay Festival. The show takes place on the city's waterfront.This year's line-up
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Random List: best Bad Religion songs
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As the Vans Warped Tour pulls into Arrow Hall in Mississauga on July 10th, I thought we'd take a look at the biggest name on the bill: Bad Religion.This band is almost singlehandedly responsible for keeping punk alive through the late '80s and early '90s (through their music AND Epitaph). And to this day they make smarter, catchier, punk rock than any of the bands who have followed.So in honour
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Jason Ward: MP3 sampling from "Almighty Row"
Recently we introduced you to West Virgina indie songwriter Jason Ward. Now we're pleased to be able to offer you a sampling of tracks from his new album Almighty Row.You can download "Bottom", "I'm Not In Trouble", and "Hope You Don't Mind" here.I know you'll enjoy them.Jason Ward's Myspace
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Middle Distance Runner: "The Unbeliever" MP3
DC indie five-piece Middle Distance Runner have recently released a new 7" single. "The Unbeliever" is a catchy barnburner of an indie rock hymn.It's definitely worth checking out:"The Unbeliever"- MP3Middle Distance Runner's websiteMiddle Distance Runner's Myspace
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Justin Vernon + Collections Of Colonies Of Bees= Volcano Choir
Volcano Choir is the side project collaboration between Collections Of Colonies Of Bees and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The group has announced the release of their debut album, Unmap. It's set to hit shelves on September 22nd.I don't profess to be a Bon Iver fan, but I'm hoping this collaboration will sway me over.Bon Iver's MyspaceCollections Of Colonies Of Bees' Myspace
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Whatever happened to: King Cobb Steelie?
The mid '90s was a fertile time for indie music in Southern Ontario. Guelph's King Cobb Steelie was one of the bands to get into the act.The band had a couple of minor alternative radio hits, but they were really more important as one of the only true experimental art rock bands of the region at the time. They shied away from the grunge/hard rock trend and really played around with sounds, time
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Liam Finn: streaming the new EP now
Our third favorite Finn, Liam, is returning with a new EP this September. Champagne In Seashells sees Finn team with Eliza-Jane Barnes on a set of five new tracks.Guess what? Become a fan of Finn's on ReverbNation and you can stream the entire EP below:Liam Finn's Myspace
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GoldenGirls: "XoXo" EP review
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XoXo is the forthcoming EP release from Toronto-based indie dance rock group GoldenGirls. The band create booty-shaking synth-heavy new wave with a decidedly '80s flare (in fact "The Big League" is reminiscent of New Order's "Regret" while "Hot Sex" has a Cure aura). Added to the mix is a punk rock bravado that gives the entire thing a turbo-charged kick in the ass.The tracks are highly
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The Boston Phoenix's 50 best new bands (one for each state)
For the second year The Boston Phoenix has compiled their list of the 50 best new bands in America as part of their 4th of July celebrations.The publication has selected one band from each of the 50 states (plus a bonus for the District Of Columbia). Readers are being asked to text their favorite to determine who is the best new band in the US of A.Some of the bands selected to represent their
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A Fine Frenzy set to drop "A Bomb In A Birdcage"
A Fine Frenzy, led by fiery Alison Sudal, have announced the release of their sophomore album. A Bomb In A Birdcage is set for a September 8th release. You can hear the first single, "Blown Away", on the band's Myspace page now.The track list for the record looks like:Wouldn't DoNew HeightsElectric TwistBlown AwayHappierSwan SongElementsWorld WithoutBird Of The SummerStood UpBeaconA Fine
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Gordon Gano & the Ryans: "Under The Sun" album review
It looks like legal battles with former Violent Femmes bandmate Brian Ritchie aren't slowing Gordon Gano down too much. The former Femmes frontman has joined forces with brothers Billy and Brendan Ryan (ex-Bogmen). The trio are set to release their album Under the Sun on September 15th.When listening to Under the Sun it's difficult not to compare Gano's currently work with the Violent Femmes.
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3 More to Explore: Dog Is Blue, Amaya Laucirica, Elizabeth & the Catapult
Here's your three artists to examine this weekend:Dog Is BlueFor those who like: Bon Iver, Iron & WineToronto's Paul Watson makes folk music that isn't boring. A rare thing nowadays.Dog Is Blue's MyspaceAmaya LauciricaFor those who like: Regina Spektor, Fiona AppleThis Aussie is poised to break in North America after two successful albums at home.Amaya Laucirica's MyspaceElizabeth and the
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KISS' Ace Frehley to release new solo album
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While Gene Simmons has been doing his *cough, cough* totally unscripted reality show, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has been busy in other ways. Frehley has record a new studio album entitled Anomaly. The album will be released on September 15th.Here's a look at the track listing for the record:Foxy & FreeOuter SpacePain In The NeckFox On The RunGenghis KhanToo Many FacesChange The WorldSpace
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A Brief Smile releases third free EP this year
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NYC indie quintet A Brief Smile are set to release an EP for free download from their website. Sunshine State will be available beginning July 3rd. The 3-song EP is the third and final one in a series of free EPs the band has done. Be Mine and Restaurant Airport were posted in May and June respectively. They remain available for download on the band's website.Free music is always good,
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Cage: "Depart From Me" album review
Cage is the stage name of Brooklyn rapper Chris Palko. His new full length album, Depart From Me, comes out on July 7th.Blending rock sounds with heavy hip hop beats it would be easy to describe Cage's sound as rap rock. That term doesn't serve it justice. Unlike the rap rock of the late '90s (I'm looking at you Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit), Cage's music has a punk influence rather than a
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Kevin Hearn & Thin Bucket: "Huntsville.ca" MP3
Barenaked Ladies multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn is set to release his fifth solo album. Kevin Hearn & Thin Bucket will release Havana Winter on July 28th.You can download a decisively un-BNL song from the new album here:"Huntsville.ca"- MP3Kevin Hearn & Thin Bucket have several southern Ontario dates coming up including:Guelph, Hillside Festival- July 26thToronto, Dakota Tavern- July
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The O'Darling: "The O'Darling" album review
Originally hailing from pretty much every corner of this expansive country, six-piece band The O'Darling have come together and settled in Toronto as they stand poised to release their self-titled debut full length album.I have to be candid and say that my reaction to the band's 2008 EP A Nice EP was lukewarm. It pleases me to be able to offer no such reservations on the new album. From front
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