Archive for July, 2009

Check Out: Felix da Housecat’s ode to Prince

By on July 22nd, 2009

Fan of that Minneapolis icon? No, not Westie. The other one.

Tori Amos brings politically incorrect gifts to Christmas

By on July 22nd, 2009

One sloppy… wet… Christmas. Oh, it gets worse.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrates anniversary with its inductees

By on July 22nd, 2009

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To celebrate, the Cleveland based museum is hitting the Big Apple for a two-day bash that will feature the likes of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, U2, Metallica, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Crosby Stills & Nash, Stevie Wonder and [...]

The Weakerthans add dates, announce openers

By on July 22nd, 2009

Winnipeg’s The Weakerthans haven’t made much noise since 2007′s Reunion Tour, but it’s safe to say they’re ready to get back into the swing of things.

Gossip announces U.S. headlining tour

By on July 22nd, 2009

While it might not have been our favorite release of 2009, it’d probably be fair to assume that the material off the Gossip‘s most recent LP, Music for Men, will be captivating on the road. After all, last we checked the supercharged Beth Ditto is still in the band! So, it comes as awesome news [...]

Leonard Cohen announces return to North America

By on July 22nd, 2009

Legendary singer/songwriter announces month-long fall tour.

White Stripes set to premiere Under Great White Northern Lights at TIFF

By on July 22nd, 2009

Jack and Meg love polar bears and hockey, and the feeling is mutual!

The King of Pop inspires Ian Brown

By on July 22nd, 2009

For his sixth solo LP, former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown will pay tribute to Michael Jackson. However, not in the way you may think.

Album Review: The Minus 5 – Killingsworth

By on July 22nd, 2009

★★★★☆

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Scott McCaughey. You probably don’t recognize the name right off the bat. He kinda looks like Jeff Lynne and he sorta sounds like George Harrison. He’s been touring and recording with R.E.M. for over a decade. He’s also a member of Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3, wrote an album on baseball with Steve [...]

A Place To Bury Strangers announces most appropriately titled album ever!

By on July 21st, 2009

Exploding Head due out on October 20th.