Posts tagged Cmw

Junior Boys' Jeremy Greenspan Explains Picks for CMF 'Artist Select'...

Canadian rapper Shad kicked off the Artist Select Series and now it's Junior Boys all-star Jeremy Greenspan's turn to preview the sounds of his Friday CMW showcase. ... Read More »

Ariane Moffatt: 'In Your Body' Singer Reassures Us She's No Sex Addict

Electro-pop queen Ariane Moffatt says people have the wrong idea about her. She's not a sex addict despite the lyrics of her ultra-sexy single 'In Your Body.' ... Read More »

Chains of Love: Garage-Soul Group Plan to 'F---ing Giver' at CMF

Vancouver garage-soul six-piece Chains of Love hit CMW to spread the love for their debut EP, 'Strange Grey Days.' ... Read More »

CMW, CMF: Joel Plaskett Ushers in Canadian Music Week Atop the CN...

Canadian Music Week kicked off its 30th anniversary on a high note, by throwing a party atop the world's second-tallest structure, the CN Tower, with Joel Plaskett. ... Read More »

CMW 2012: From Connoisseurs of Porn to Cowpuncher, Why 10 CMF Bands...

Spinner tracked down 10 of the weirdest named acts playing Canadian Music Week 2012 and asked them what their deal was. ... Read More »

Aidan Knight Gets By With a Little Help From His Friendly Friends

Aidan Knight dropped his debut album, a year ago after earning his stripes as a backing musician, but his self-sufficiency has been bolstered by his band, the Friendly Friends. ... Read More »

CMW In Photos -- Spinner's Favourite Moments

Spinner has complied a collection of our favourite shots from this year's CMW so you can relive the performances and the magic, plus get a taste for what you might have missed. Sigh. ... Read More »

Wilderness of Manitoba and Aidan Knight Close Out CMW Living Room...

The third and final installment of Live Near Bellwoods: The CMW Daytime Living Room Sessions took place March 12, and concert-goers would not be disappointed by the intimate event. ... Read More »

Janelle Monae Gives Sci-Fi-Inspired Set at CMW's 'Indies' Award Show

Canadian Music Week wrapped up with the 11th annual Indie Awards -- the so-called Grammys of the Indie scene -- with a white-hot performance from Janelle Monae. ... Read More »

Madrid and Kidstreet on Opposite Ends of CMW Spectrum

Even though Canadian Music Week will end tonight, two bands brought their dreamy dance tracks to life Saturday evening as if the party just got started. ... Read More »

We Are the City Captivate CMW Crowd With Sparklers and Boyish Charm

British Columbia's We Are the City used their Saturday night to debut new material during Canadian Music Week. ... Read More »

Hooded Fang, Olenka & the Autumn Lovers Play CMW Living Room...

We may have promised an intimate afternoon for those heading to the CMW Daytime Living Room Sessions on March 11, but we probably should have mentioned how intimate the all-ages showcase would get. ... Read More »

J Mascis Joined by Kurt Vile and Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew at...

In Toronto last night J Mascis proved once and for all that though his career has been defined by oceans of fuzz, he is indeed an introspective folk singer. ... Read More »

Kurt Vile Lives Up to His Lo-Fi Springsteen Handle at CMW

The jam-packed audience at the Great Hall couldn't get enough of Kurt Vile and the Violators during his Canadian Music Week performance. ... Read More »