Associated artist: Death from Above 1979
Source: MTV
"Take one of the guys from Death From Above 1979, add DFA's producer and you've got — well, something pretty incomprehensible. The duo have already twiddled knobs for Bloc Party and Wolfmother, and by giving us "The Looks," they've provided a handy guide on how to get indie rockers on the club floor." FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Arcade Fire Record New LP in ChurchAssociated artist: Arcade Fire
Source: NME
"Arcade Fire have revealed they are going to produce the follow up to 2005's "Funeral" themselves. As previously reported by NME.COM, the as-yet-untitled album is being recorded in a church in the band's home city of Montreal, which they converted into a studio." FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: Billboard
"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY
posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: Billboard
"Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene—a super group so super we can make up words to describe their superness (see!)—will reportedly take an indefinite hiatus following a North American tour later this fall." FULL STORY
posted July 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: MTV
"The final lineup for the 36th annual Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival has been revealed, and As I Lay Dying, Blondie, Spoon, the New Pornographers, Steve Miller Band and "You Hear It First" veterans the Like are among the latest additions to the three-day concert event..." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: Billboard
"Blondie, Spoon, New Pornographers, Steve Miller Band, the Thermals, the Bellrays, As I Lay Dying and Copeland are among the final additions to the lineup for the 2006 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival. As previously reported, the event will be held Sept. 2-4 at the Seattle Center." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: CMJ
"The country that gave us hockey, maple syrup and Keanu Reeves is gearing up to decorate its best band with $20,000. Among the nominees for the Polaris Music Prize are Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade and the New Pornographers." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Canada Announces Nominees For Polaris PrizeAssociated artist: Wolf Parade
Source: CMJ
"The country that gave us hockey, maple syrup and Keanu Reeves is gearing up to decorate its best band with $20,000. Among the nominees for the Polaris Music Prize are Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade and the New Pornographers." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Broken Social Scene Take Time Off After Fall TourAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: Billboard
"Following a November U.S. tour, Canadian indie rock collective Broken Social Scene will take an extended break from the road and the studio, according to principal member Kevin Drew." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Canada Announces Nominees For Polaris PrizeAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: CMJ
"The country that gave us hockey, maple syrup and Keanu Reeves is gearing up to decorate its best band with $20,000. Among the nominees for the Polaris Music Prize are Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade and the New Pornographers." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
