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CMW 2013 – SIRIUSXM INDIE AWARDS
SiriusXM Indies took over the Kool Haus in Toronto on March 22nd, 2013 for a sold-out presentation of awards and performances by some of Canada’s breakthrough artists. From Metric to Marianas Trench, and Matt Mays to Cold Specks, indie stars came out to celebrate the year in independent music. Artists Canailles and Poor Young Things came out the [...]
OSHEAGA 2012 DAY THREE: ALL KINDS OF MUDDY FUN
On the third day of any festival, or constant partying in the sun, you may sometimes find yourself waking up and wondering why you must endure a third day of the madness. This was kind of the case with me – I’m from Newfoundland, and I don’t deal well with heat exhaustion! Luckily, Sunday morning [...]
OSHEAGA 2012: HERE IS THE LINEUP!
Finally, here is the lineup for this year’s Osheaga festival! TICKETS ON SALE ON MARCH 23rd AT NOON! Tickets available at the Bell Centre Box Office By Phone: (514) 790-2525 or 1 877 668-8269 Order online: /www.osheaga.com Prices (including taxes and service fees): General Admission Festival Passes : $217.50 General Admission Festival [...]
OTTAWA BLUESFEST DAY 8: METRIC + IMAGINARY CITIES + MY MORNING JACKET
The lovely Metric took the stage! The shrieks of excitement almost more defining that the bass in the photographers pit. Their repeat appearance at Blues Fest delivered once again a spectacular fiery performance. VIEW PHOTOS OF METRIC HERE Another Canadian performer Imaginary Cities. Great sound & performance getting the crowd on one of blue fest [...]
SWEET THING RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO, ON TOUR IN CANADA!
Toronto’s Sweet Thing have released a new music video for their single “Lazy Susan.” 2010 was a big year for Sweet Thing – their music being featured in box office hits “Easy A” and “Morning Glory”, sharing stages with the likes of Metric and Justin Nozuka, and playing on Stroumboulopoulos Tonight – the band is [...]
OSHEAGA 2010: DAY 2
Featured Photo: Metric The positive atmosphere continued into Sunday, the second day of the Osheaga festival, with an even stronger afternoon lineup than the day before. New Jersey group The Gaslight Anthem, about to embark on a European tour that includes opening for rock legend Bruce Springsteen, impressed the growing crowd with their punk tinged retro blues [...]
OSHEAGA FESTIVAL: COMING VERY SOON!
In a little more than a week, the eco-conscious music festival Osheaga will once again prove to all that Montreal knows how to throw major festivities with major lineups. This year’s Osheaga Music & Arts festival is bringing to music lovers Arcade Fire, Weezer, The Gaslight Anthem, Snoop Dogg, Metric,Owen Pallett, K’NAAN, Final Flash, Keane, Sarah [...]
CISCO OTTAWA BLUESFEST – DAY 5
Strobe lights, confetti, balloons, and… a man in a giant bear costume…? The Flaming Lips roared into Bluesfest with a stage show and production that has yet to be matched at this years festival. 25,000 fans crushed in for a chance to help lead singer Wayne Coyne crowd surf inside an oversized inflatable ball, before [...]
METRIC PLAYS IN ST. JOHN’S
Playing during the 2010 JUNO Awards festivities week, indie rockers Metric played at the Delta Ballroom in St. John’s, Newfoundland! Check out the photos from their exploding performance by clicking here! You can also click here to view all the photos from their supporting act, Arkells.
THE FANS FINALLY BRING METRIC TO KINGSTON
Fresh off their appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas, indie rockers Metric blew into the K-Rock Center in Kingston this past week for a powerful and energetic show for 3200 committed fans. You see, Metric toured eastern Canada in the fall of 2009, but Kingston wasn’t on the schedule. Local alt-rock station 98.9 The Drive [...]
