If you visit this site then you’ve heard me go on and on and on and on about them. So, I’m very happy and proud to announce that they now have 5 songs in the podsafe downloads. Representing East Coast Gangsta syle (if the gangstas wore argyle sweaters and rode bikes) – Halifax’s version of…
Can Rock Plaza Central Stay at Your House?
From their Myspace blog: Rock Plaza Central are looking for places to crash during their upcoming western tour. Imagine, while your friends are bringing home CDs and T-shirts, you can bring home the band! Last time we went out West on tour, we stayed with so many wonderful people. For me, it was probably the…
Julie Doiron is Everywhere! (Julie Doiron and Superfantastics Tour Info)
A bunch of stuff to tell you about and since it’s all interrelated I thought I’d do it in one post. First there is this article from Chart about Julie Doiron’s adoption of the Superfantastics. “”It was pretty wonderful,” says drummer/vocalist Stephanie D’Entremont. “Julie Doiron is one of my favourite songwriters/drummers/singers and people. Her partner…
Facebook Sued over Privacy
According to internetnews.com the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) is suing Facebook charging 22 distinct violations of Canada’s privacy laws. “”Facebook purports to provide users with a high level of control over their data,” said Harley Finkelstein, one of the law students who wrote the complaint. “But our investigation found that this…
Love Music? Join the (Mint) Team!
Into Canadian indie music? Ready to stop just listening and become an active participant? Vancouver’s Mint Records home of Immaculate Machine, the Pack A.D., Neko Case, Young and Sexy, Hot Panda, Bella, the Evaporators, the Choir Practice, Kellarissa, the Awkward Stage, Carolyn Mark, the Buttless Chaps, Cub and many, many more..needs your help. Here are…
Coming Up in Toronto
From the Events Toronto Facebook Group (Through May 24 – June 21)Gareth Bate “Lament” Painting ShowFacebook Event page Thursday, May 29Tightrope Books Launches IV Lounge Nights! Facebook Event page The Silver Dollar Presents Machetes LIVEFacebook Event page Pee-wee Herman Picture ShowFacebook Event page ZYGIELLA IVFacebook Event page The Silver Dollar Presents Machetes LIVEFacebook Event page…
RVT: Immaculate Machine – Dear Confessor
Awesome video for an awesome song! You can, by the way, download the MP3 for this in English and Mandarin! (seriously) at Stereogum. Obviously you can find more Immaculate Machine stuff at immaculatemachine.com/
Halifax : Thursday, June 5 : Superfantastic!
Don’t worry Toronto, the Superfantastics will be in town for North by Northeast (stay tuned for details) but for now they are still at home and next Thursday they are playing at Gus’ Pub along with the Beginners, Slate Pacific, and Quiet Parade. Facebook Event page is here Enjoy them while you still can Halifax!…
This Saturday In Toronto: Kate Maki and Country French
Kate Maki and Will Currie and the Country French will both be playing this Saturday in Toronto. Unfortunately they are not playing at the same venue. Kate Maki “& Guests” will be playing at Mitzi’s Sister. The Guests in this case include Nathan Lawr (obviously) as well as Cindy Doire, Ryan Bishops, Andrea Ramolo and…
NDP to Introduce Net Neutrality Legislation
According to the CBC NDP MP Charlie Angus promised yesterday to introduce a private members bill on Net Neutrality today. He made the announcement at a Net Neutrality rally on Parliament hill stating that “You are citizens of a digital realm and you have rights”. Sadly it appears that the NDP may be alone on…