This week I’ve really been enjoying Moon Country, the new record from Montreal’s pysch-pop band The High Dials. Previously, we pointed out the first single off the record (Killer Of Dragons) on the mobile site. Now, its a song called Clare that really has my ear.Clare-The High DialsThe band is currently on their journey across [...]
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Who : Eulogies featuring Nikki from Silversun Pickups . What : A song from an upcoming EP to be released by Dangerbird Records on October 7 called Tempted To Do Nothing . A full length is expected in Spring of '09. Quite a nice duet between the two, check it out. Song : Two Can Play .
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I’ve gotta say, its been a good summer for concerts. And heading into the fall, I’m pretty happy to know that if I haven’t crossed them off the list of shows-to-see yet, then I’ve got tickets sitting here on the desk. From what I had read on countless blogs and music sites was if you [...]
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We finally have the theme for the upcoming Bond film The Quantum Of Solace. Another Way To Die, written by Jack White, performed by him and Alicia Keys. What do you think? Head here to take a listen. There's a part in there with a battle between Alicia's vocal scats and Jack's fuzzed out guitar. Sounds [...]
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Who : Little Joy from Los Angeles.What : The name for the solo project of Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti . I’ve only been able to hear the songs on the myspace, but I’ve already become a fan of the reggae-ish track below. The band is comprised of Fab’s girlfriend Bindi Shapiro and Rodrigo Amarante of [...]
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Who : Chairlift residing in Brooklyn.What : Your next iPod commercial (for the nano going chromatic). The band is currently on tour with Yeasayer , new record out later this month on Kanine Records . This ad should help record sales, non?Song : Check the myspace for Bruises (video below), I’m also a big [...]
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Expect more regular updates starting now. Why? I made it through the Toronto Film Fest in once piece.Did I see a film? No. But a week full of parties (including my own) and meetings really took the energy out of me. Spent the weekend up north playing ping-pong and quarters.It was perfect timing.If you’re up [...]
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Who : The High Dials from Montreal.What : A quick taste from the upcoming release of the High Dials ‘ new record Moon Country . The record was produced by Joseph Donovan (Sam Roberts, The Dears ) and is set up old school. Two sides, like a LP, for those who enjoy a "sequenced, cohesive, [...]
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--- - "Well, as you can see I\xE2\x80\x99ve already reported on the most memorable part of the weekend.\xC2\xA0 My thoughts on the dickhead that ran on the stage and pushed Noel over (ie. Daniel Sullivan, 47, of Pickering, Ont)?\xC2\xA0 You ruined a concert for ton of people that paid a lot of money to be there.\xC2\xA0 A [...]"- ""
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--- - "Who : Amit , originally from Kuwait, now couch surfing through San Francisco, Mexico City and Toronto.\r\n\ What : Sneak previews from an upcoming album to be released later this year.\xC2\xA0 Amit \xE2\x80\x99s roots are in electronic music but the new songs are a result of spinning records from the 60\xE2\x80\x99s and finely tuning those poppy [...]"- Amit
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--- - |- Not a real animal, but some dude from side stage rushed Liam and tackled him in the middle of a song! Security swarmed, Liam got some shots in, the band stopped and went off stage. 10 mins later, the band came back. No encore though. More on this tomorrow, I'm dead tired and I need by [...] ~~- Oasis
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--- - |- Who : The Wombats from Liverpool. What : Really thought I needed to mention these guys today. They were supposed to be playing Toronto's Virgin Fest this weekend, but I just got word that they had to cancel. I guess I'll just have to wait again. Song : Kill The Director . Here's a video of them playing [...] ~~- The Wombats
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--- - |- Chris: "I'm a Virgin Festival media pass virgin. Looking forward to that first time". I'll be walking around the festival asking that same question, can't wait to see what kind of video responses I get. Super pumped to check out this weekend's Virgin Festival in Toronto. 2 days, 3 stages, 1 DJ tent, a crapload of [...] ~~- Foo Fighters
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--- - |- Who : Lanterns On The Lake from Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. What : I was dreaming of a loop where everyone was dancing underwater. This song must have been the soundtrack. Check out Lanterns On The Lake with a song that really hits close to Jose Gonzalez fronting Sigur Ros , layered textures of breathy vocals, [...] ~~- Lanterns On The Lake
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--- - |- Who : Courtney Wing from Montreal. What : Was reading I Heart Music the other day and came across a post about this Montreal singer/songwriter Courtney Wing . It acted as a reminder to not only seek out the best songs out there to showcase on my site, but keep an eye on the great music [...] ~~- Courtney Wing
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--- - |- If you're in Toronto, with the film fest happening, the city will be full of things to do and see. For this Wednesday, sept 10th, here's two options I recommend. The Walkmen at The Horseshoe Tavern. Here's them performing in Juan's basement (care of P4k). or head to the Drake for a little celebration I'm putting on. More [...] ~~- The Walkmen
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Who : Monsters Are Waiting from Echo Park, CA.What : To follow up on this post , check out this cover of The Stone Roses song I Wanna Be Adored by Monsters Are Waiting . Digging this band quite a bit, wonder if they’ll head my way in the future.Song : I Wanna Be Adored [...]
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--- - |- I keep talking about doing it and now its finally in the works…. Until I post Indie Music Filter Volume 5, tie yourself over with another great compilation I ran across while checking the blogs. Here's the Blue Walrus with The End Of An Adventure featuring Virgins, Sky Larkin, Van She. Great mix, well done! ~~- Blue Walrus
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