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Rhymefest Interview: SXSW 2010

The title of Chicago-born, internet-friendly MC Rhymefest's upcoming album 'El Che' plays off of Che Smith, his government name, but this lack of pretence is only a part of his appeal – he's also had hits both in his name ('Brand New' from his 2006 album 'Blue Collar') and as a co-writer for acts like Lil Jon, Kanye West and Queen Latifah. ...

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Woods Interview: SXSW 2010

Urban naturists Woods have quietly released looped, falsetto-driven haunting folky psychedelia for some time now -- the excellent LP 'Songs Of Shame' being their fourth and most recent release. Beyond that, the group has kept busy with a record label (Woodsist Records), tours alongside affiliated bands, and a variety of side projects. Spinner ...

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D-Sisive Ditches 'Anvil' for 'FUBAR' on Tribute Single for Fear of Lawsuits

Award-winning Canadian rapper D-Sisive released a free download single earlier this month called 'Anvil,' which saw him dropping introspective rhymes amidst clips of dialogue from the recent, career-reviving documentary on the Toronto heavy metal heroes as well as using Dead Man's Bones' 'Werewolf Heart' as the backing music. But after an ...

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Ex-Britney Spears Producers Miike Snow Heat Up Indie-Dance Scene

You may not know the name Miike Snow, but you most likely have danced (guiltily or otherwise) to songs their members have made. That's because Swedes Pontus Winnberg and Christian Karlsson also work as Bloodshy & Avant, the production duo responsible for Britney Spears' Grammy-winning smash 'Toxic' and a host of other tracks for the likes of ...

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Sloan Give Away New Song From Upcoming Digital EP

Sloan are offering you a guilt-free chance to download their music. The Halifax-raised, Toronto-based indie rock stalwarts recently announced that the Chris Murphy-sung 'Take It Upon Yourself' is available for free via their website. The piano- and handclap driven paean to sticking up for yourself is the first taste of an as-yet untitled 5 song ...

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Katie Stelmanis: You Oughta Know

A couple of years ago, Katie Stelmanis' name was primarily known to her family, friends and acquaintances. Of course, there was also a modest collection of in-the-know folks familiar with her warm electronic music and classically-trained voice, as well as her work with youthful feminists Galaxy and indie choir Bruce Peninsula. But since then, a ...

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Alexisonfire Win XM Verge Album of the Year, Singer Lightly Slams Other Awards

Amidst all of this Polaris Prize hubbub (and the ensuing Tweet-heard-round-Toronto from Metric), Tuesday evening's XM Verge Music awards was decided by a different group of people: the fans. Dallas Green of album of the year winners Alexisonfire (for 'Old Crows/Young Cardinals') was keenly aware of that fact, telling Chartattack, "It's nice to win ...

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