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ALX, Balconies Bring Whimsy and Electricty to CMW 'Artist Select Series' (VIDEO)

Watch exclusive footage of pop-rock trio the Balconies and electro-pop quartet ALX from the last night of CMW's 'Artist Select Series'. ... Read More »

Kids & Explosions, Slakadeliqs and Airbird Blow Up CMW 'Artist Select Series' (VIDEO)

Exclusive footage from the first night of the 'Artist Select' CMW showcase. ... Read More »

Sheepdogs, CMW Indie Awards: Band Wins Four Awards, Jams With Paul Rodgers

Rock It Promo The 12th annual SiriusXM Indie Awards marked the end of another year of Canadian ... Read More »

CMW, CMF: Daniel Lanois Offers Two Parts Rock, One Part Dubstep

Performing at CMW/CMF, legendary producer and songwriter Daniel Lanois offered up a dubstep DJ set and two rock sets. ... Read More »

CMW, CMF: Arts & Crafts Show Off Their Post-Broken Social Scene Stable

With Broken Social Scene on "indefinite hiatus," there's a hole in Arts & Crafts' roster. This brought intrigue to their CMW/CMF showcase as they look to the Darcys, Zeus and Dan Mangan to take over. ... Read More »

Caveman Obsessed with Being a New York Band

From the Velvet Underground to the Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, New York City has always been ground zero for the coolest bands around. Caveman might be next on that list. ... Read More »

Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning Explains Picks for CMW/CMF 'Artist Select' Show (LISTEN)

Canadian rapper Shad and Junior Boys all-star Jeremy Greenspan both took a turn as CMW Master of Ceremonies, and now it's Broken Social Scene mainstay Brendan Canning's turn. ... Read More »

Martha Wainwright Does La Belle Province Proud at CMW, Dears Also Delight

The buzz was high at Toronto's El Mocambo Thursday night as rumours swirled around about a potential "surprise guest" at the annual La Belle Province showcase at CMW. ... Read More »

First You Get the Sugar Play 'Tight Tunes' at CMW Music Festival

You might think of 'The Simpsons' reference when you see Montreal-based First You Get The Sugar's name in print, but hearing them play live at CMW will change all that. ... Read More »

Junior Boys' Jeremy Greenspan Explains Picks for CMF 'Artist Select' Show (LISTEN)

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 Tower

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 Picked Such Weird Names

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 »