[LISTEN UP] SAM ROBERTS - WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Sam Roberts Band just announced the release of their new album titled Lo-Fantasy to be released February 11 on Paper Bag Records. This is Sam Roberts' first new album in almost 3 years! Working for the first time with producer Youth (a.k.a. Martin Glover) whose credits range from The Verve’s ‘Urban Hymns’ to stints performing with Paul McCartney. Listen to the single and title track "We're All In This Together" on Soundcloud below and go ahead and pre-order the album on VINYL HERE

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[LISTEN UP] THE LAST SUN - SUCH A FAN

The Last Sun is the musical incarnation of Montreal musician Dave Nugent. A songwriter in his own right since the age of 17, he's been honing his skills in various bands including as the lead guitarist for the Sam Roberts Band. Making use of some recent down time, Dave teamed up with lifelong friend Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star) at his Pembroke, ON recording studio, French Kiss, to lay down the four tracks that comprise The Last Sun EP in five days. Jordon's renowned skills as a producer, mixer, drummer, and overall sonic craftsman brought Nuge's ideas and demos to intense, glorious life.

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[LISTEN UP] RYAN HEMSWORTH - PERFECTLY

New one from Ryan Hemsworth, taken from his upcoming EP titled Still Awake which is out next week 05/23/13 via his website HERE. Sounds like the first day of of a very HOT summer!

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[LISTEN UP] CRYSTAL CASTLES - WRATH OF GOD

 

Crystal Castles are close to releasing their third album entitled (III) on November 6 listen to the first single titled Wrath of God below.

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[SUCH A SCENE] SAM ROBERTS BAND - USA MIDWEST TOUR

Sam Roberts Band USA Midwest Tour - May 2012

Sam Roberts Band has a special place in my heart. They are one of the few bands that still make me giddy, and I can't believe I have had the pleasure of knowing them for almost six years! I was lucky enough to see all four of their Midwest stops earlier this month (Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Chicago) supporting the Old 97's. Unlike most concerts I see these days, the band always delivers a driving energy that draws in an uncertain crowd and leaves with a slew of new fans. Whether it be on stage or chatting at the bar, they have a certain chemistry that never disappoints.What I'm trying to say is… these Canadian gentlemen write the catchiest music on the other side of the Niagara, that's what I'm talkin' aboot!

-- Natalie Burris

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VIDEO: THE WEEKND - THE BIRDS PT. 2

The Weeknd - The Birds Pt. 2 from Tamara Hahn on Vimeo.

Apparently this VIDEO has been deleted... Sucks more into here http://vimeo.com/37819213

Fan made music video for The Weeknd's track The Birds Pt. 2 off of Thursday. You can DWLD the three album trilogy for free HERE

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VIDEO: CRYSTAL CASTLES - SUFFOCATION

Crystal Castles - Suffocation on Vimeo.

Crystal Castles latest is available on VINYL via Insound HERE

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[ALBUM REVIEW] THE HOLIDAY CROWD - OVER THE BLUFFS

For those of you waiting for a Smiths reunion, wait no longer! The Smiths have been reunited in the form of The Holiday Crowd. Listen, this record sounds SO much like The Smiths, I looked up the songs on YouTube to make sure they weren’t Smiths songs mislabeled. So, this can swing you one of either two ways: You could be one of those people who say “Yeah, I love The Smiths, and a new band that sounds like them would be awesome!” Or you could say “That band The Holiday Crowd is a just rip off and completely lacks originality.” One thing that can’t be denied is that a good amount of the songs on the record are pretty catchy, rip off or not. (And keep in mind, it does NOT sound like solo Morrissey). However, not every song has trademark Moz vocals. The song "Painted Like a Forest" has a dancey bass line that charges on behind a a nice little Jonny Marr style arpeggiated riff, however the vocals are little more reminiscent of Robert Smith or Ian McCulloch. Let me put it this way, if you played this record for someone who has never heard The Smiths but you think would probably like them, they would probably love Over the Bluffs. I give it 4 out of 5 pompadours.  

By Randy Nieto; February 2, 2012

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VIDEO: THE WEEKND - NEXT

Next is available along with the new album Echos of Silence for FREE download via www.the-weeknd.com

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[LISTEN UP] THE WEEKND - THURSDAY

The Weeknd have been teasing us with tracks like The Birds (Part 1) and Rolling Stone, but their latest mixtape released last week titled Thursday is finally available. Grab it over at their website FREE.

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SUCH A SCENE: I LOVE TORONTO

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VIDEO: BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - SWEETEST KILL

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VIDEO: THE WEEKND - HIGH FOR THIS (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM)

The Weeknd - High for This (Requiem for a Dream) from Miguel Bidarra on Vimeo.

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SAM ROBERTS BAND - COLLIDER SESSIONS

Friends of the the blog Sam Roberts Band recorded Collider at Engine Studios down the street from The Minimal Beat HQ in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood. Here's a really cool video of those recording sessions from this past September/October 2010.



COLLIDER was released this past Tuesday May 7th: Pick up an Autographed copy HERE

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VIDEO: BATTLES - ICE CREAM

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VIDEO: STARS - CHANGES

Stars - Changes (nsfw) from Spy Films on Vimeo.

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