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New Pornographers Irked By Right-Wing Politician Using Their Music

The New Pornographers' tune 'Moves' has been used by a Canadian right-wing politician. And without the band's permission we might add. ... Read More »

Kings of Leon, Black Lips, Jann Arden and More Sound Off on Vancouver Riots

King of Leon, Black Lips, Jann Arden and more sound off on the riots that occurred in Vancouver, B.C., following the Canucks loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. ... Read More »

SXSW: The Canadians Who Took Over Texas

Once upon a time, the term "Canadian music" was, for many Americans, a joke, delivered by Celine ... Read More »

The New Pornographers, 'Moves' -- Video of the Day

The New Pornographers recruited a mighty group of friends to shoot the video for 'Moves.' ... Read More »

New Pornographers Tap Comedy Elite for 'Moves' Video

The New Pornographers' video for 'Moves' features a cast of comedians, 'Saturday Night Live' cast members, 'Daily Show' correspondents and more. ... Read More »

Superchunk on Majestic Comebacks, Casual Tours and Merge's Hottest Year Yet

Superchunk's Mac McCaughan sits down with Spinner to discuss his band's epic career, the art of touring and Arcade Fire, the feather in Merge Record's cap. ... Read More »

New Pornographers Revisit Hurricane Katrina, BP Oil Spill Disaster in New Video

The New Pornographers released a clip for 'Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk' that finds them collaborating with Oxfam to remind viewers about the horrific aftermath of both Hurricane Katrina and BP's Gulf Coast oil spill. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure: Kathryn Calder, 'Slip Away' -- Free MP3

Kathryn Calder is no stranger to the spotlight as part of Vancouver supergroup the New Pornographers (Calder joined the collective a few years ago upon discovering frontman A.C. Newman happened to be her long-lost uncle) and former member of indie rock trio Immaculate Machine. She's often overshadowed by fellow singer Neko Case in the former, though, and never really recognized for her songwriting smarts in the latter, so her new solo debut comes as a welcome showcase for her own ample talents. ... Read More »

New Pornographers' College Gig Canceled Due to Band Name

To anyone who’s ever listened to their music, it’s completely obvious that the New Pornographers write upbeat, inoffensive indie-pop songs. ... Read More »

Top Rock Codas: All's Well That Ends Well

By definition, a coda, or end piece, concludes a song with an idea that does not repeat ... Read More »

New Pornographers' Kathryn Calder Honors Late Mother With Debut Solo Album

When New Pornographers keyboardist and singer Kathryn Calder worked on her first solo record two years ago, it was probably under the most difficult of circumstances: she was also caring for her mother Lynn, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's disease). ... Read More »

New Pornographers Lash Out at 'Awful' Lady Gaga in Chicago

Canadian collective the New Pornographers aren't slated to play Lollapalooza until late Friday afternoon, but that didn't prevent them from performing a more intimate pre-Lolla set at Chicago’s Metro on Thursday night. ... Read More »

Lollapalooza 2010 Free MP3s

Since its 2005 rebirth, Perry Farrell's Lollapalooza has garnered a reputation as one ... Read More »

Guided by Voices Reunion Leads Lineup for Matador's 21st Birthday Festival

Twenty-first birthday bashes are a big deal for everyone, including record labels, which is exactly ... Read More »

New Pornographers Take Requests for 'Deep Cuts' in New York

Even at full capacity, Brooklyn's Bell House holds a fraction of the New Pornographers' fervent New ... Read More »

Polaris Music Prize Announces Best-Album Long List

As NXNE kicked off in Toronto, organizers of the Polaris Prize took advantage of the spotlight on ... Read More »