It's still fairly quite concert wise after the holiday break. However, there is one massive can't miss show this week:AC/DC, Jan. 9th, Air Canada CentreToronto's favorite adopted hard rock sons come back for the third show in our city in promotion of the album Black Ice (review here ).AC/DC's website
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Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed is the latest in a line of biographies about the life and career of the musician often referred to as the Godfather of Punk.Author Paul Trynka traces Pop's life from childhood and teenage years as Jim Osterberg of Ann Arbor, MI, through his early work in bands like The Iguanas, to his now legendary turn as the lead singer of one of the most influential acts in
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Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed is the latest in a line of biographies about the life and career of the musician often referred to as the Godfather of Punk. Author Paul Trynka traces Pop's life from childhood and teenage years as Jim Osterberg of Ann Arbor, MI, through his early work in bands like The Iguanas, to his now legendary turn as the lead singer of one of the most influential acts in al...
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This week we go back for one of the most theatrical bands of the punk era. The Cramps melded punk rock and rockabilly music with a campy creepiness that made them one of the most distinctive bands of their time. During a time when most American punk acts were playing monotone songs as fast as they could, Cramps founders Lux Interior and Poison Ivy definitely made their band stand out.They
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This week we go back for one of the most theatrical bands of the punk era. The Cramps melded punk rock and rockabilly music with a campy creepiness that made them one of the most distinctive bands of their time. During a time when most American punk acts were playing monotone songs as fast as they could, Cramps founders Lux Interior and Poison Ivy definitely made their band stand out.They wer.
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It's the first one of the new year!Check out these extra special bands:The SpongetonesFor those who like: The Rolling Stones, The DecemberistsThis Charlotte, NC group will give you classic rock mixed with indie rock. Call it classic indie rock.The Spongetones' MyspaceThe RooftopsFor those who like: Dropkick Murphys, Bouncing SoulsHailing from Philly, The Rooftops play what they like to
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It's the first one of the new year!Check out these extra special bands:The SpongetonesFor those who like : The Rolling Stones, The DecemberistsThis Charlotte, NC group will give you classic rock mixed with indie rock. Call it classic indie rock.The Spongetones' MyspaceThe RooftopsFor those who like : Dropkick Murphys, Bouncing SoulsHailing from Philly, The Rooftops play what they like to call ...
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Recently I had the pleasure of doing a question and answer session with one of the hippest cats in music today: Franz Nicolay. Not only is Franz an integral part of indie rock heavyweights The Hold Steady, but he also has his debut solo album, Major General, coming out on January 13th.Here's my conversation with Franz.T.O. Snob: First I’d like to congratulate you on an incredible
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Recently I had the pleasure of doing a question and answer session with one of the hippest cats in music today: Franz Nicolay. Not only is Franz an integral part of indie rock heavyweights The Hold Steady, but he also has his debut solo album, Major General, coming out on January 13th.Here's my conversation with Franz.T.O. Snob: First I’d like to congratulate you on an incredible 20.
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Continuum Books has hit upon a great thing with their series of 33 1/3 books. Each of the over 50 titles in the series takes an indepth look at a classic album. The next batch of 33 1/3 books is set to be published on April 1st of this year. Titles in that set include:The Clash's London Calling by Tommy TompkinsBrian Eno's Another Green World by Geeta DayalNine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machin
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Continuum Books has hit upon a great thing with their series of 33 1/3 books. Each of the over 50 titles in the series takes an indepth look at a classic album.The next batch of 33 1/3 books is set to be published on April 1st of this year. Titles in that set include:The Clash's London Calling by Tommy TompkinsBrian Eno's Another Green World by Geeta DayalNine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Mach...
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With 2008 in the books it's time to look ahead to the glorious new year. That of course means a whole new crop of new releases to get excited about!I thought this would be a great opportunity to launch Snob's Music's second ever poll. This time we're looking to get your opinion on what album you, our loyal readers, are most anticipating in 2009.The poll will remain open until January 7th at 9
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With 2008 in the books it's time to look ahead to the glorious new year. That of course means a whole new crop of new releases to get excited about!I thought this would be a great opportunity to launch Snob's Music's second ever poll. This time we're looking to get your opinion on what album you, our loyal readers, are most anticipating in 2009.The poll will remain open until January 7th at 9...
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There's quite the holiday hangover in store for 2009. This January is one of the sparsest concert months that I can recall.Anyhoo, here is the bare bones edition of the T.O. Concert Planner:Jan 9AC/DC (album review)Jan 12The FrayJan 15Land Of TalkFemi Kuti (album review)**Note: Femi Kuti's tour has been cancelled due to illness**Jan 20Low Vs. Diamond w. Nickel EyeJan 23KillersJan
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There's quite the holiday hangover in store for 2009. This January is one of the sparsest concert months that I can recall.Anyhoo, here is the bare bones edition of the T.O. Concert Planner:Jan 9AC/DC (album review)Jan 12The FrayJan 15Land Of TalkFemi Kuti (album review)Jan 20Low Vs. Diamond w. Nickel EyeJan 23KillersJan 24Annuals w. What Laura SaysPassion Pit w. Paper Route & Cale Parks
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There's quite the holiday hangover in store for 2009. This January is one of the sparsest concert months that I can recall.Anyhoo, here is the bare bones edition of the T.O. Concert Planner: Jan 9 AC/DC ( album review ) Jan 12 The Fray Jan 15 Land Of TalkFemi Kuti ( album review ) Jan 20Low Vs. Diamond w. Nickel EyeJan 23 Killers Jan 24 Annuals w. What Laura SaysPassion Pit w. Paper Route & ...
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As a belated holiday gift Ottawa's The Acorn have released not one but two EPs for free download.Ear Worms is a collection of 12 songs, each around 30 seconds in length. Little Elms is the second EP and is a more traditional 4 songs.You can get your copies of both EPs here.The Acorn's websiteThe Acorn's Myspace
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As a belated holiday gift Ottawa's The Acorn have released not one but two EPs for free download.Ear Worms is a collection of 12 songs, each around 30 seconds in length. Little Elms is the second EP and is a more traditional 4 songs.You can get your copies of both EPs here .The Acorn's websiteThe Acorn's Myspace
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A.C. Newman has had one heck of a career. He first came to our attention here in Canada as part of Vancouver underground indie pop favorites Zumpano. Following the break-up of Zumpano Newman shot to new heights of success with the New Pornographers.Get Guilty is Newman's second solo record and is scheduled to hit shelves (digital and tangible) on January 20th.The first single from the album "
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A.C. Newman has had one heck of a career. He first came to our attention here in Canada as part of Vancouver underground indie pop favorites Zumpano. Following the break-up of Zumpano Newman shot to new heights of success with the New Pornographers.Get Guilty is Newman's second solo record and is scheduled to hit shelves (digital and tangible) on January 20th.The first single from the albu...
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