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Danko Jones 'Too Much Trouble' Book Excerpt: Fucked Up, Broken Social Scene, Nashville Pussy, Sloan, More

Here's our exclusive excerpt of Stuart Berman's new ECW Press book 'Too Much Trouble: A Very Oral History of Danko Jones.' ... Read More »

Japandroids, Sloan Among Nominees For 2012 ECHO Songwriting Prize

Japandroids, Sloan and Kathleen Edwards are among the nominees for the 2012 Echo Songwriting Prize. ... Read More »

Sloan: Juno Nominees' Next Album Might Sound Like My Bloody Valentine

Sloan say their next album might sound like My Bloody Valentine. ... Read More »

F---ed Up Join Members of Broken Social Scene and Others for JUNO Concert Series

F---ed Up, Sloan, the Sadies and members of Broken Social Scene will be among those performing over two nights at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern as part of this year's JUNO Concert Series. ... Read More »

Jack Layton's Death Inspires Tributes From Broken Social Scene, Billy Bragg + More

Artists reflect on the life of Canadian politician Jack Layton, who passed away Aug. 22 from cancer. ... Read More »

'Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995' -- Excerpt

Read an excerpt from 'Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995,' a book that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. ... Read More »

Sloan Stay Strong After Twenty Years Thanks to 'Us-Against-the-World' Mentality

Sloan have been called Canada's Fab Four, and to celebrate their 20th anniversary -- and the release of 'The Double Cross -- Spinner is looking back on their illustrious career. ... Read More »

Juno Cup Pits Billy Talent, Kathleen Edwards & Other 'Rockers' Against NHLers

The Juno Cup pits Canadian musicians against hockey legends this evening in Toronto, and Spinner got the goods from members of 'The Rockers' about what this annual charity event is all about. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure: Al Tuck, 'One Day the Warner' -- Free MP3

Al Tuck already has Feist and Jason Collett on his side, now he's looking to win the favour of fans outside the east coast music scene with his 'All-Time Favourites' release. ... Read More »

Sloan Still Rocking the Stage After 20 Years

There are at least three things in life that any Canadian rock fan can count on: death, taxes and ... Read More »

NXNE Looks Back as Festival Hits Sweet Sixteen

Canada has its share of annual music festivals, but none have the clout, recognition and sheer ... Read More »

Frog Eyes' New Album a 'Triumph'

Leave to it to Frog Eyes frontman Carey Mercer to pick a word like "liminal" to describe his band's ... Read More »

Joel Plaskett Talks Indie Rock Reunion with Thrush Hermit

Before Joel Plaskett was one of Canada's most beloved solo artists, he was a member of the alt-rock ... Read More »

Michael Cera Amazed to Work With Radiohead Producer on 'Scott Pilgrim'

Of all the perks that came with playing the superhero rock star lead in the upcoming film adaptation ... Read More »

Thrush Hermit Announce Reunion Tour

Almost exactly a decade ago, Canada's then-best '90s alt-rockers Thrush Hermit sadly played their ... Read More »

Vancouver Acts Dominate Bucky Awards, Metric Shut Out

The voice of Canadian music fans was heard loud and clear on Wednesday as CBC Radio 3 awarded top ... Read More »