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Wild Nothing Release New Single

Matt Sharp and the Rentals Share First Single from New Records

HAIM Release Video for "Hallelujah"

Single debut: The Charm Offensive "The Safe Word (Is Don't)"

Tue, 06/07/2016 - 05:38 by karyn

“The Safe Word (Is Don’t)" is the debut single from brand new Vancouver pop duo, and sweethearts, The Charm Offensive. All heavy synths and crushing bass drum, the band, comprised of Hatch Benedict (of local phenoms Sex With Strangers) and Trish Kelly, has thrown back to the glitz and glamour reminiscent of 80’s club hits. Benedict holds down the verses with a macho swagger while Kelly takes centre stage delivering the chorus in a beautiful falsetto.

Bobby Curtola, One-Time Canadian Teen Idol, Dead at 73

Mon, 06/06/2016 - 15:41 by karyn

"Hitchhiker" singer and Thunder Bay native Bobby Curtola had his death announced Sunday. Although perhaps not as well known as some of his country's contemporaries such as Paul Anka or Andy Kim, Curtola was the recipient of 25 gold records, and 12 gold singles in Canada. Best known for his mildly noir single "Hitchhiker", Bobby Curtola was the owner of the Order of Canada, was the first Canadian to sign a long-term performing contract in Las Vegas, and was beloved by many of his fans.

Gang Signs Premiere Remix with ION; Parents of Band Members Review It

Fri, 06/03/2016 - 15:17 by karyn

Today Vancouver based dance floor mopes Gang Signs release “Geist Remixes – Volume One”. This is the first of a two part EP project in which some very talented electronic music artists and producers, including ACTORS, Blank Cinema, HUMANS, Vincent Parker and many more, put their own spin on a track off the bands debut full length album “Geist”. Now, full disclosure, I am in Gang Signs and as much as I love these songs, especially the Kinship remixed version of “Silver”, which you can listen to here, I cannot in good faith review the track myself.

ION review: Ladyhawke - Wild Things

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 11:51 by karyn

Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke, has made major adjustments to her lifestyle and subsequently her sound since the project’s energetic self-titled debut in 2008 and it's emotionally-driven follow-up Anxiety in 2012.

Tonight in MTL: Station 16 presents Outside the Box

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 11:42 by karyn

Tonight in MTL: Gallery Station 16 is opening a special pop-up location at Centropolis Laval featuring artwork by Laurence Vallières -- a Montreal based artist best known for her larger than life sculptures of animals made entirely out of recycled cardboard.

Music Profile | Head Wound City

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 13:58 by karyn

Bands come and go all the time, but their impact can sometime last with listeners for years. Take, for instance, Head Wound City, the recently reunited post-hardcore supergroup comprising members of the Blood Brothers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Locust. When the quintet took their first kick at the can in the mid '00s, they quickly recorded an EP, played one show, and then got back to their regular duties. It wasn't supposed to be that big of a deal.

Artful Vision | Mitchell Villa

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 09:42 by karyn

"The discipline of creation, be it to paint, compose, write, is an effort towards wholeness.” - Madeleine L'Engle

Your Monthly Horoscope

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 09:00 by karyn

Shanda Leer is your favourite tipsy aunt at a wedding. Besides making every pizza personal-sized, her three talents are hosting, toasting and ghosting.

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The Local With Station 16 Gallery's Adam Vieira

Mon, 05/30/2016 - 12:11 by karyn

The Local: a tête-à-tête with some of the scene's hardest working heroes.

Let the Late Darryl Pandy Wash Away Your Monday Ennui

Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:50 by karyn

Even a short glance at the music charts in the 1980s brings a realization that the decade was full of glamour and opulence and general all-around silly experimentation. Chicago DJ/producer Farley "Jackmaster" Funk had a mild hit in 1986 with "Love Can't Turn Around" and is an example of how that decade changed the us from listening to music, to seeing it. The video clip has the recruited vocalist Darryl Pandy Cheshire Cat grinning around a city backdrop, while showcasing his shoulder shaking abilities that would make even Pat Benatar envious.

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