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F---ed Up's Frontman Considers Quitting Band: 'I'm the One Losing It'

F---ed Up frontman Damian Abraham tells Spinner exclusively that he's seriously considering leaving the band because he "can't tour anymore." ... Read More »

12-Hour 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Marathon Boasts Indie Rockers, Rappers + Klezmer

Oct. 1 marked the sixth annual Nuit Blanche in Toronto, which featured the much-hyped 'A Brief History of Rebellion,' or, to many, 'The 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Thing.' ... Read More »

Wavves Frontman Starts Ghost Ramp Records to Avoid Label 'Scumbags'

Wavves talks to Spinner about why his life really isn't that bad and the label "scumbags" that pushed him towards his latest venture, Ghost Ramp Records. ... Read More »

Polaris Prize Gala Performers Announced, Nominees Arcade Fire Not Playing

The Polaris Prize announces the details behind their gala event Sept. 19, and sadly, Arcade Fire (the favourites for the critic-voted award) won't be performing. ... Read More »

Cults Make F---ed Up's Damian Abraham Swoon at NXNE

Cults delivered a nine-song NXNE set brimming with the yearning and heartache of '60s girl-groups at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square Saturday evening (June 18). ... Read More »

F---ed Up Eject Fan From Gig for Getting 'F---ing Out of Control' -- NXNE

F---ed Up frontman Damian Abraham worked overtime from the get-go Thursday night (June 16), simultaneously serving as singer, mic adjuster and mosher protector during the band's wild NXNE show. ... Read More »

Osama Bin Laden Death Sparks Reactions From Chuck D, Green Day, Flaming Lips

Musicians ranging from Fucked Up's Damian Abraham and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to members of metric, Flaming Lips and Public Enemy react to news of Osama Bin Laden's Death ... Read More »

Poly Styrene Remembered by Kathleen Hanna, Billy Bragg and Beastie Boys

Several artists and labels have gone to their websites and Twitter accounts to pay tribute to X-Ray Spex's iconic leader Poly Styrene, who succumbed to breast cancer this week. ... Read More »

TV on the Radio Bassist Gerard Smith Dead After Lung Cancer Battle

TV on the Radio bassist Gerard Smith died on the morning of Wednesday, April 20, the band announced on its website. The 36-year-old revealed he was battling lung cancer last month. ... Read More »

Metric and F---ed Up's Damian Abraham Bury Their Polaris Beef at Junos

Metric and F---ed Up decide to make nice and bury the hatchet after a run-in on the red carpet at Sunday's Juno Awards in Toronto. ... Read More »

F---ed Up Channel Musical Theatre Not 'Glee' on Concept Album

F---ed Up's Damian Abraham unveils his band's latest project, a musical theater-friendly concept album, which, he insists, has little to do with the popularity of 'Glee.' ... Read More »

F---ed Up's Damian Abraham Bringing Music Back to MuchMusic

F---ed Up's Damian Abraham on his new gig as host of 'The Wedge' and why it's a dream come true to land on Canada's MuchMusic TV station. ... Read More »

Canadian Musicians Speak Out on G20 Protests in Toronto

Parts of downtown Toronto's vibrant music scene became a violent battle zone last weekend as the G20 ... Read More »

F---ed Up Antics Warm Chilly SXSW Crowd

Standing nearly naked in the freezing wind, Damian Abraham said, "I've been training my whole life ... Read More »

F--ed Up Guitarist Joins Jonas Brothers Onstage in 'Camp Rock II'

F---ed Up guitarist Ben Cook has a side-gig none of us knew about. On top of playing alongside ... Read More »

F---ed Up Release Benefit Single with Tegan & Sara, Kevin Drew, GZA

Fresh off their coveted Polaris Prize win, Toronto's F---ed Up have decided to give back. The ... Read More »