Monday night during a lavish gala held at The Carlu in Toronto, Godspeed You! Black Emperor was awarded the $30,000 2013 Polaris Music Prize for their album ‘ALLELUJAH! DON’T BEND! ASCEND!. “Godspeed will use the prize money to purchase musical instruments for, and support organizations providing music lessons to, people incarcerated within the Quebec prison…
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Neko Case at The Orpheum Vancouver
Neko Case – The Orpheum Theatre – Sept 20, 2013 She may be American by birth but Vancouver is a like home for Neko Case, finding her way here for Art College then performing with numerous bands including vocals with Th New Pornographers before returning south of the border to settle in Seattle and finding…
The Lumineers light up Deer Lake Park
The Lumineers – Deer Lake Park – September 19, 2013 For the final time of the season Deer Lake Park played host to a Concert In The Park as The Lumineers, took to the stage under the light of a bright full moon. The sold out show had the park filled with fans waiting for…
Mark Munroe takes a “Drive” – new single released
Canadian artist Mark Munroe has released his latest single, ‘Drive‘, a perfectly titled tune for such a driven individual; singer, model, & entrepeneur. The mid-tempo pop track, with electronic influences, carries Munroe’s signature 80s hint. I’m sure remixes will follow to boost the tempos appeal to a dance audience. The release of ‘Drive’ comes after…
Kaskade Releases ‘Atmosphere’
This week, American DJ/Producer Kascade released his 8th studio album, Atmosphere, on Ultra Music. Called “his biggest album ever” by Rolling Stone, Atmosphere has grand, anthemic dance tracks alongside minimalist love songs. Featuring Kascade’s favoured vocalists Haley and Becky Jean Williams as well as new collaborators School of Seven Bells. Canadian content comes from the…
Rifflandia Festival kicks off for 2013
Victoria is about to come alive with the sound of music as Rifflandia Festival takes over the city. For the next for days, September 12 – 15, venues all across Victoria will host acts from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, Courtney Love, Big Boi, Beth Orton, Matt & Kim, Current Swell, Humans, Hot Hot…
Picks Of The Week – September 11, 2013
No matter what they say, it’s ok to wear white after Labour Day when the weather’s this bright and sunny. Enjoy some late summer sun! Fest: Take a quick trip across the water to Victoria as the city’s venues are filled with music during Rifflandia Festival running until Sunday Sept 15th. Stage: This is the…