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Weezer Debut New Tracks!

July 27th, 2009

Weezer are set to release a new album in the coming months (I hope!) and are playing a few shows this summer in preparation for a headlining tour (once again I hope). Some of their shows will be with Blink-182 and Toronto is lucky enough to be one of those shows! Last week the guys [...]

Tags: blink 182, weezer
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Alberto

Win A Wakestock Weekend Ex-ta-ra-vaganza With Stereos and U.O!

July 27th, 2009

We’re flying someone to Toronto and shipping them off to Wakestock for a weekend!

Tags: Contests, stereos, wakestock
Posted in Concerts & Events, Contests, Featured | Posted by Wendy

Depeche Mode @ Molson Amphitheatre

July 27th, 2009

Hipsters and man-bangs were far and few in-between as groves of Depeche Mode fans (including CBC Q’s Jian Ghomeshi) collectively engaged in a mass exodus to the Molson Amphitheatre partly, to escape the fermenting foul of the garbage strike but mostly, to relive the 80s and 90s via the synth-pop tunes of Dave Gahan and [...]

Tags: concert reviews, concerts, depeche mode, reviews
Posted in Concert Reviews | Posted by Liem V

Friday News: Vampires, Chicken, and Megan Fox

July 24th, 2009

* It is ofish. Thom York has written a song for the Twilight sequel New Moon. Bon Iver and Kings Of Leon may also be doing the same. * Gwyneth Paltrow loves chicken and loves to cook. See? * Andrew W.K.T has been making the news a party. Oh the weather is a party too. [...]

Tags: Andrew W.K., Gwyneth Paltrow, Kings of Leon, Megan Fox, New Moon, robert pattinson, Thom York, twilight
Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture | Posted by Kate M.

First Spin Singles: Jay-Z, Paramore and more!

July 24th, 2009

Fridays can be slow; the day drags on as you wait for your weekend plans to start. What to do? We’ve got just the thing! New singles are up and playing in the First Spin Singles! There’s Run This Town by Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West, which is amazing. It’s Jay-Z Kanye and Rihanna [...]

Tags: first spin, jay-z, Kanye West, paramore, rihanna, The Latency
Posted in Blog, Music & Videos | Posted by Kate M.

Keri Hilson on MOD

July 24th, 2009

Keri Hilson caused a fuss when she was on MOD – check out the pics!

Tags: gallery, keri hilson, mod, MuchMusic Guests, muchondemand, photos
Posted in MuchMusic Guests | Posted by Wendy

Attention Toronto: Free concert update!

July 24th, 2009

Not too long ago I told you guys about the free concerts going on at Toronto’s Harbourfront Center. If you missed out last time, you’ve still got this weekend to check out some amazing free shows! Want to know who’s playing?

Tags: Amy Millan, Arts&Crafts, broken social scene, concerts, free stuff!, Gentleman Reg, Hey Rosetta!, Jenn Grant, Polaris, Stars
Posted in Blog, Concerts & Events | Posted by Kate M.

News for Thursday: Jumbleitis Edition

July 23rd, 2009

* Ever wonder what the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! stars are doing now? Well, Heidi Pratt will be performing during the Miss Universe pageant next month (oh noes not more singing), and Stephen Baldwin is bankrupt. The two stories are otherwise unrelated. * Grey’s Anatomy Star T.R. Knight talks about how [...]

Tags: grey's anatomy, heidi pratt, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, matthew good, michael jackson, modest mouse, stephen baldwin, T.R. Knight, twilight
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture | Posted by Jessica M

First Spins: Howling Bells

July 23rd, 2009

The arrival of Radio Wars to our First Spins roster is, alright, coming almost five months after it’s UK release date back in March. It takes time to get across the ocean, guys! But if a good thing is worth waiting for, then boy, do we ever have a treat for you!

Tags: coldplay, howling bells, radio wars
Posted in Blog | Posted by Jessica M