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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 »

Slash Rethinks 'Gay' Comment on Michael Jackson Guitar Riff

During his keynote interview at Canadian Music Week last Thursday, Slash explained to a packed ... Read More »

Born Ruffians Debut New Songs to Close Canadian Music Fest

Toronto indie buzz band Born Ruffians may have dropped off the radar after riding a wave of hype ... Read More »

Constantines, Metric, Great Lake Swimmers Rule Canadian Music Week Indie Awards

Every festival needs a good closing party, and Canadian Music Week / Canadian Music Fest wrapped ... Read More »

Hot Hot Heat Showcase New Material at Canadian Music Fest

A day after officially announcing their signing to Canadian independent label Dine Alone, Victoria's ... Read More »

Metz Bring the Noise at Canadian Music Fest

There are bands that use a lot of equipment to sound loud and there are bands that just play loud. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure (CMF Edition): Aidan Knight, 'Jasper' -- Free MP3

Canadian Music Week / Canadian Music Fest features 700 showcasing bands at over 45 live music venues ... Read More »

Northern Exposure (CMF edition): Postdata, 'Tobias Grey' -- Free MP3

Canadian Music Week / Canadian Music Fest features 700 showcasing bands at over 45 live music venues ... Read More »

New Buffalo returns as Sally Seltmann for Canadian Music Fest

Sometimes festival buzz can be a buzzkill. Singer Sally Seltmann, formerly known as New Buffalo and ... Read More »

Hellsongs Play Lounge Metal at Canadian Music Fest

According to Sweden's Hellsongs, Iron Maiden's 'Running Free' is a feminist anthem. The ... Read More »

Brasstronaut Get Symphonic on Debut Album

If anyone knows about multitasking, it's Edo Van Breemen. As singer-keyboardist for Vancouver band ... Read More »

Metric Wonders What 'Indie' Means on Eve of Indie Awards

Canadian Music Week's premiere event is its annual Indie Awards ceremony, honouring the creme of the ... Read More »

Northern Exposure (CMF edition): Kidstreet, 'X' -- Free MP3

With over 700 showcasing bands at over 45 live music venues during five nights of performances, ... Read More »