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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Halifax Pop Explosion 2011 announces line-up

August 8th, 2011

The 2011 edition of the Halifax Pop Explosion announced the first acts confirmed for the five-day festival in October. Among the 150 bands set to play include The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, The Thermals, Chad VanGaalen, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Titus Andronicus, JEFF the Brotherhood, Plants and Animals, Braids, Dan Mangan, Twin Shadow, [...]

Tags: alexisonfire, Beirut, Gallows, Halifax Pop Explosion, King Tuff, Porcelain Raft, Wade MacNeil
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam |

The Wedge News Round Up For June 7

June 7th, 2011

Beirut have announced a new album, Rip Tide… Download a new mixtape by dub-pop masters Peaking Lights… Damon Albarn is talking about his new opera, Doctor Dee… Witch house purveyors Balam Acab are prepping their debut album… Best Coast, How To Dress Well, The Rapture, Tallest Man on Earth, Active Child and jj w/ Ne-Yo [...]

Tags: Adult Swim, Balam Acab, Beirut, best coast, Damon Albarn, How To Dress Well, Mastodon, Peaking Lights
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam |

Final Fantasy vs. The Rain

July 29th, 2009

When I say Final Fantasy most would think of the video game. I think of Owen Pallett, the talented Torontonian musician who works magic with his violin and looping machine. He has arranged the strings on various albums including Arcade Fire, Beirut, and more Not too long ago he played at the Hillside festival in [...]

Tags: arcade fire, Beirut, Final Fantasy, Owen Pallett
Posted in Blog, Music & Videos | Posted by Kate M. |

New Music Alert: The Dodos

July 14th, 2009

Let me tell you a story. A Tuesday tale if you will. I’m a big Beirut fan, and so when I missed their recent Toronto show I was upset to say the least. Bummed out. Sad. Not happy. Etc. Being this mix bag of emotions, I just had to ask my friend how the show [...]

Tags: Beirut, Cold War Kids, Fleet Foxes, The Dodos, The National
Posted in Blog, Music & Videos | Posted by Kate M. |

YouTube Discoveries!

June 29th, 2009

I have wasted so much of my life on YouTube. That thing is beyond addictive. In the massive amounts of time spent, I must admit I’ve dug up quite a few internet video gems that sparkle. And I’m a kind person, so I’m willing to share them with you. You’re welcome.

Tags: Animal Collective, Beirut, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Vampire Weekend, young jeezy
Posted in Blog, Just For Fun | Posted by Kate M. |