Associated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: Aversion
"The label announced that only badge holders and wristband-wearers will have a chance to get in to see its showcase Wednesday (March 15) at Stubbs in Austin. The showcase will feature Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, The New Pornographers, Brightblack Morning Light and Jennifer O'Connor." FULL STORY
posted March 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: Aversion
"Paper Bag Records revealed it will drop a kids’ album, "See You on the Moon," March 17, where indie rockers line up to write music for kids. All the songs, save for a rendition of 'Puff the Magic Dragon' and a Sufjan Stevens tune, were written specifically for the album." FULL STORY
posted March 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Arcade Fire
Source: Jam! Showbiz
"The Arcade Fire, Bedouin Soundclash and Dallas Green were among artists honoured Wednesday at the Canadian Independent Music Awards." FULL STORY
posted March 2, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Matt Mays
Source: chartattack
"Matt Mays & El Torpedo dominated the field and claimed four trophies at the East Coast Music Awards ceremony on Monday night at the Charlottetown Civic Centre." FULL STORY
posted February 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Stills Return With New Lineup, Canadian CollabosAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: chartattack
"There's a reason you haven't heard much from Montreal's The Stills lately. They made some lineup changes and locked themselves away with some big name guests to record the follow-up to 2003's "Logic Will Break Your Heart."" FULL STORY
posted February 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Changes Afoot For Broken Social SceneAssociated artist: Broken Social Scene
Source: MTV
"Broken Social Scene are tired of their logistical nightmare: the cramped living quarters, the massive guest lists and the dinner bills that inevitably come up short — essentially all the trappings of hauling a band of 16-plus people around the country in a tour bus." FULL STORY
posted February 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Destroyer
Source: Aversion
"Destroyer’s "Destroyer’s Rubies," due Feb. 21 from Merge Records, takes Bejar away from the straight-up pop of The New Pornographer’s latest, "Twin Cinema" (2005, Matador), for a more eclectic feel that draws on everything from folk to T. Rex and David Bowie-styled glam." FULL STORY
posted February 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Wolf Parade's Krug Prepares Sunset RubdownAssociated artist: Wolf Parade
Source: CMJ
"Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade can't seem to let it all out in his main band, so he's preparing another release for his act Sunset Rubdown... FULL STORY
posted February 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Wolf Parade
Source: Aversion
"The act, which will appear at Coachella April 30 will make a short run of the East Coast in early April to promote last year’s Apologies to the "Queen Mary."" FULL STORY
posted February 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: The New Pornographers
Source: Pitchfork
"Moonlighting Pornographer and alt-country super-chanteuse Neko Case is on the prowl once again." FULL STORY
posted January 31, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
