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Polaris Prize Nominees Besnard Lakes and Shad Collaborate for National Parks Project

It's a good thing Besnard Lakes' Olga Goreas and Jace Lasek are big campers, otherwise the couple's recent trek to the Northwest Territories to collaborate with Shad as part of the National Parks Project might have been a bit of a chore ... Read More »

Black Mountain Channel 'Lord of the Rings' on New Album 'Wilderness Heart'

Black Mountain's new album, 'Wilderness Heart,' may not directly reference Frodo Baggins or Middle-Earth, but make no mistake, J. R. R. Tolkien's fantastical trilogy did indeed inspire moments on the forthcoming disc. ... Read More »

Ivana Santilli Makes Pop That Isn't 'Dumbed Down'

CP Records Ivana Santilli may be looking to branch out into pop music after gaining respect as a ... Read More »

Black Mountain Hire Extra Help for New Album, 'Wilderness Heart'

Steve Gullick When listeners finally get a hold of 'Wilderness Heart' on Sept. 14, they might ... Read More »

Canadian Summer Music Festival Guide -- September

Andy Sheppard, Redferns What: Edmonton Sonic Boom Festival When: September 4 Where: Edmonton, ... Read More »

Crystal Castles, Caribou Make ECHO Songwriting Prize Short List

It may be the time of year when fans of Canadian music turn their attention and armchair criticism towards the Polaris Music Prize, but the second annual ECHO Songwriting Prize is starting to garner its fair share of attention. ... Read More »

Kid Koala Working on Soundtrack to His Graphic Novel, 'Space Cadet'

Finally finished work on his second graphic novel, 'Space Cadet,' the Montreal-based turntablist has been putting the finishing touches on its accompanying soundtrack, a score that he calls "almost classical." ... Read More »

Sarah Harmer, 'Captive' -- Video of the Day

Artist: Sarah Harmer Video: 'Captive' Highlight: See Sarah row through a dream Venice past a ... Read More »

Biz Markie Talks Touring With Yo Gabba Gabba

"I have been to the magical land! bellows Biz Markie over the phone. "I'm always in the magical land!" ... Read More »

Woodhands Go Go-Karting

Toronto dance-rock duo Woodhands have been around the track a few times since singer/keytarist Dan Werb and drummer Paul Banwatt first joined forces in 2006. After wowing critics and indie-dance fans with their 2008 Paper Bag debut 'Heart Attack,' the pair followed up with this year's electro-poppier 'Remorscapade.' ... Read More »

Northern Exposure: Nathan Lawr and the Minotaurs, 'Caught In The Light' -- Free MP3

Indie-music fans are probably more familiar with Ontario musician Nathan Lawr from his time with late, lamented Guelph band Royal City and as a sideman with King Cobb Steelie and the Constantines, than through his solo material. ... Read More »

City and Colour's Dallas Green Records Gulf Oil Spill Song

Plenty of musicians are angry about the BP oil spill that blanketed the Gulf Coast of the US for months. But City and Colour's Dallas Green has written and recorded a song about the disaster, called 'At the Bird's Foot,' that takes a different approach ... Read More »

Golden Dogs Delayed Album to Work With the 'Right People'

Joseph Fuda It's been four long years since Toronto band the Golden Dogs released their sophomore ... Read More »

Sum 41 Cancel Warped Tour Dates After Attack

Lisa Johnson Sum 41 has cancelled their return to the Vans Warped Tour following last Thursday's ... Read More »

Fred Penner Still Has a Place With the Children He Entertained in the '80s

Fred Penner Children's performers occupy an odd space in the musical spectrum; their fanbase turns ... Read More »

Dog Day Learn New Trick as a Duo

Outside Music In the dog days of summer, some bands are liable to do anything. Lo-fi indie rockers ... Read More »