YouTube Live: Metric covers Elliott Smith’s “Between The Bars”

By Winston Robbins on March 16th, 2010

Prepare to get sentimental and possibly a bit teary-eyed.

Check Out: Metric’s contribution to Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

By Alex Young on March 2nd, 2010

Become a fan and listen to “Black Sheep”.

Festival Recap: Noise Pop, South by Southwest, All Tomorrow’s Parties

By Alex Young on January 6th, 2010

The post-holiday announcements are rolling in!

CoS Year-End Report: The Top 100 Albums of ‘09: 75-51

By Michael Roffman on December 15th, 2009

75. Florence Valentin – Spring Ricco

Spring means run in Swedish. Ricco is an allusion to the wealthy 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani who didn’t survive the injuries caused by kicks to his head from his equally wealthy peers after a party in central Stockholm. If economic independence doesn’t prevent violent and extreme social behavior, then what [...]

On Sale: Friday, October 2, 2009

By Will Hines on October 1st, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning Friday, October 2, 2009…

Metric hits road for winter fun

By Alex Young on September 25th, 2009

14-date tour begins this November.

On Sale: July 31, 2009

By Will Hines on July 30th, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning July 31, 2009…

Hey! Look! Beck is in the headlines for another absurdly awesome project!

By Alex Young on July 24th, 2009

Beck will reportedly recorded original material for the soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.

Stream: Metric stops by KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic

By Joe Stahl on June 8th, 2009

Later today, or this morning depending on your time zone, Metric will stop by KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic for an on-air performance and interview with host Jason Bentley. Given the recently released Fantasies and the Canadian quartet’s reputation when it comes to the live setting, a listen to today’s broadcast is strongly recommended recommended.

Metric takes Fantasies on the road

By E.N. May on April 2nd, 2009

It just so turns out that Metric is more about Fantasies. The Canadian crew also likes roads trips for example, the type where it can spread it Fantasies all across this fine globe. Yes ladies and gentlemen, one of indie music’s quintessential bands will be hitting the road beginning this month for world tour to [...]