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Offspring Tour (I Will Not Come Out And Play)

March 24th, 2009

Everyone’s gotta make a buck these days – The Offspring have just announced a US/Canada tour with a variety of supporting acts. Joining the band (in different cities) will be Alkaline Trio, Street Dogs, Shiny Toy Guns, Sum 41, Pennywise and the Dropkick Murphys. When was the last time we heard from The Offspring?! I [...]

Tags: 90s, comeback, concerts, offspring, tours
Posted in Concerts & Events | Posted by Wendy

Hey Westies! Win Beyoncé Tix.

March 24th, 2009

Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton: win tickets to see Beyoncé this week!

Tags: beyonce, concerts, Contests, tickets, west coast
Posted in Contests | Posted by Wendy

Marilyn Manson Is Back & His Site Is Creepy

March 24th, 2009

So Marilyn Manson has got some new material coming out, and for this one he reunited with his old bromego Twiggy. It’s been almost a decade since they’ve worked together, but along with keyboardist Chris Vrenna they produced the upcoming The High End of Low (May 26) in Manson’s Hollywood Hills studio. If you’re down [...]

Tags: creepy, downloads, marilyn manson, new music
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Wendy

Nouveau Death Cab For Cuties (You)

March 24th, 2009

On Ben Gibbard’s solo tour a couple years ago, he started playing a wee tune called “Casino Blues”. Now it’s being released officially as a Death Cab For Cutie track called “Little Bribes”, as part of a four song EP being unveiled on Stereogum this week. The Open Door EP will be available to purchase [...]

Tags: death cab for cutie, EPs, new music
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Wendy

First Spin: Flo Rida – R.O.O.T.S

March 24th, 2009

Listen to Flo Rida’s new album before it hits stores!

Tags: first spin, flo rida, music, new releases
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Wendy

Spring Break: PG-13 Debauchery

March 23rd, 2009

Yes, Spring Break is really like this. No, this gallery doesn’t show it all. Yes, it’s somewhat censored. Yes, you can still get a taste of the mayhem. Pics after the jump!

Tags: debauchery, mayhem, photos, spring break
Posted in Just For Fun | Posted by Wendy

SXSW 2009 WRAPUP: Bands to Watch

March 23rd, 2009

DAPPLED CITIES I had a chance to check out the Dangerbird Records showcase and was pleasantly surprised by Australian quintet Dappled Cities. Combining a quirky yet commanding stage presence and hooky melodies reminiscent of Modest Mouse, Dappled Cities managed to entertain and impress. This band was seamless; they played a tight set of shimmery indie [...]

Tags: sxsw
Posted in Concerts & Events | Posted by Casey

Matt Wells: Protest Music

March 23rd, 2009

Once upon a time music and politics were mixed in a way that didn’t seem fake, it wasn’t the trendy thing to do and protest songs were written truly to create conversation and rally people to make a change. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not absent from music today – everyone from Kanye West to [...]

Tags: matt wells, pete seeger, protest, vjs
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Matt Wells

Katy Perry: Waking Up In Vegas

March 23rd, 2009

Lady Perry recently shot her latest music video in the city of sin (shhh) for the tune “Waking Up In Vegas“. We’ve got a couple photos from the shoot, and HERE THEY ARE.

Tags: katy perry, Music & Videos, photos, waking up in vegas
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, Music & Videos | Posted by Wendy

The Gaslight Anthem @ The Opera House

March 23rd, 2009

Toronto – March 20, 2009 What do you get when you add The Gaslight Anthem, The Opera House, and a highly energetic crowd? A great show! And that’s exactly what The Gaslight Anthem delivered at the sold out Opera House on Friday night. From the start of “Great Expectations” to the end of “Say I [...]

Tags: concert review, concerts, gaslight anthem, opera house, reviews
Posted in Concerts & Events | Posted by Alberto