Friday, June 17, 2011 I started off my day at the Global Backpackers Village hostel for a BBQ hosted by Kelp Records and TLOBF/Oh! Canada. Bonus to the great music: free hot dogs and hamburgers! When I arrived, The Elwins were just taking the stage. I was happy to catch them play in the daytime, […]
S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival 2011
We’re so excited to be covering the S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival. We’re making the trip to St. Catharines for this great festival that takes over the city for a day, showcasing over 160 bands on 17 different stages. For the complete schedule, which you can customize, click here. To give you an idea of the great […]
NXNE Day 2: Audio Blood’s Rooftop Party, Untold City’s Grilled Cheese Sunburn, Yonge-Dundas Square, CBC Radio 2 & More
Thursday, June 16, 2011 Day 2 of NXNE started off at the Audio Blood Rooftop for an invite-only party. There was free beer, courtesy of St-Ambroise, and free Vitamin Water. Those Audio Blood folks sure know how to throw a party! First up was Library Voices, who brought out their delightful power pop in the […]
NXNE Night 1: Go Folk Yourself… Love, Audio Blood + TWM + Nevado Records + M for Montreal
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 I kicked off my NXNE at the Bellevue for Audio Blood’s Go Folk Yourself showcase. I managed to catch Emma Hill and Revelstoke. Emma Hill hails from Portland, Oregon and she was super stoked to partake in the festival. I was instantly captivated by Hill’s sweet voice, but she was also […]
Yeasayer Sells Out The Phoenix
Date of show: June 7, 2011 Brooklyn-based Yeasayer had the sold out crowd at the Phoenix riveted by their set. The anticipation for the headliner to hit the stage was in the air and when band opened up with “Madder Red,” the energy from the crowd swelled. Songs like “O.N.E.” encouraged a dance party and […]
LOOM – Single
Artist: LOOM Single: Intro/Around Again (Island Mix) LOOM is the musical moniker of Brooke Manning. LOOM has released a digital 45 single via Nevado Records as a preview to a forthcoming full-length. The digital 45, which consists of 2 songs, runs just short of 12 minutes. Manning’s ethereal voice really shapes LOOM’s sound, as Manning […]
StageFright Publicity at NXNE
StageFright Publicity works closely with artists with Paper Bag Records, Outside Music and Light Organ Records. There are some artists on their roster that are certainly worth checking out at NXNE. Schedules Tuesday, June 14th Little Scream @ Mod Club – 9pm Thursday, June 16th PS I Love You @ The Horseshoe Tavern – 11pm […]
NXNE – It’s Here!
NXNE officially kicked off today! The Music Festival and NXNE Interactive doesn’t start until Wednesday the 15th, but the Film Festival begins today. Check out the schedule here. There’s free music all around, so even those without a wristband can take part in the fun. We’ll be tweeting a bunch, so be sure to follow […]
NXNE Preview: The MuseBox Showcases
The MuseBox has 3 showcases for NXNE 2011. All are worth your attention. Wednesday, June 15th An Eclectic Showcase @ The Painted Lady Ingrid Gatin – 8pm Mise en Scene – 9pm Jess Hill – 10pm Catlow – 11pm King Raam – 12am We’re Not Popstars – 1am Thursday, June 16th NXNE Electronic Showcase @ […]
NXNE Preview: Public City’s Official Showcase
Public City does publicity for a number of great artists and they’ve put together a showcase at the Drake Hotel on Thursday, June 16th. Set Times: Matthew Maaskant – 8pm David Picco – 9pm Jane’s Party – 10pm The Little Black Dress – 11pm
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
We feel privileged to have been voted into the Top 20. Thanks to everyone for voting. Congrats to the winner, Weird Canada!
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