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Watch Damian interview The Black Keys

July 4th, 2011

The 2011 MMVAs are behind us now, but one of the few Wedge-y artists to attend this year was Akron, Ohio’s blues-rock power duo The Black Keys. Lingering around back stage during rehearsals, Damian caught up with Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney to discuss the surreality of performing at the MMVAs, being interviewed by the [...]

Tags: Damian Abraham, dan auerbach, mmva, Patrick Carney, The Black Keys, The Wedge
Posted in Blog, MMVA 2011, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam |

Possible Blakroc reissue

June 28th, 2011

If you haven’t picked up a copy of blues-rockers The Black Keys’ rap album, Blackroc, you might want to wait a little bit longer. It sounds as though they’ll be releasing a deluxe version with at least 6 new songs. Dan Auerbach of the band told The Wedge host Damian Abraham during an interview backstage [...]

Tags: blackroc, Brothers, Damian, dan auerbach, mmva, rap, Rock, The Black Keys
Posted in News, The Wedge | Posted by Emily |

Slideshow: Watch Damian’s MMVA experience

June 24th, 2011

This past weekend the 2011 MMVAs took place in Toronto. Bright lights, explosions, thousands of fans, celebrities and most of all music. It was a party. The Wedge host Damian Abraham was one of the “celebrities”, but spent the night wandering around backstage, rubbing elbows with famous people and trying to get as many photo [...]

Tags: Damian Abraham, mmva, MMVA 2011, The Wedge
Posted in Blog, MMVA 2011, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam |

Drake Cancels European Summer Tour For Mom

July 2nd, 2010

Drake has cancelled his plans to tour Europe this summer to help assist his ailing mother as she recovers from surgery, the rapper said in a statement Thursday. The rapper went on to say: “Despite my best hopes, it is apparent that my mother will need surgery earlier than anticipated. In light of this news, [...]

Tags: drake, mmva, Thank Me Later
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Guest Blogger |

Smells In The Van By These Kids Wear Crowns

June 28th, 2010

Matt was taking a pee and Justin Bieber entered, with his entourage of heavy set bodyguard type dudes and used the urinal beside him. No word of a lie. This is a true MMVA story! Rewind! These Kids + Red Carpet + THOUSANDS of Screaming People = The MMVA Red Carpet w/ TKWC! We were [...]

Tags: disband, mmva, these kids wear crowns
Posted in Blog | Posted by Guest Blogger |

1 LOVE T.O. Shows Off Toronto Online

June 25th, 2010

If you tuned in to the MMVAs last weekend, you will know that we at MuchMusic love our city. Toronto is our home and we wouldn’t be the channel the whole country loves without it. So, we checked in with some other Toronto lovers over at 1 LOVE T.O. a blog that celebrates the city [...]

Tags: 1 Love TO, drake, mmva
Posted in Blog | Posted by Jessica F |

Marianas Trench Give You A Tour Of Their Rooftop Stage

June 19th, 2010

The rooftop stage has become a favourite MMVA performance location and this year Marianas Trench are playing from up above. They took VJ Matt Wells up to the sky to give him and you a tour of their performance space and give us all a sneak peek of their performance. Check them out on June [...]

Tags: marianas trench, mmva
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Jessica F |

Billy Talent Are The Most Nominated Band In MMVA History

June 19th, 2010

Billy Talent has become the most nominated band in MMVA history. The band has been nominated an astounding 29 times and has showed up for show after show. Check out what happened when we told them just how well loved they are at MuchMusic. Watch this year’s MMVAs June 20th on MuchMusic!

Tags: billy talent, mmva
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Jessica F |

VIDEO: Ke$ha Doesn’t Have Crabs. Okay!

June 19th, 2010

Ke$ha was at MuchMusic yesterday to do an incredible sound check and chat with Jesse about some rather interesting topics. She talked about her charity work, her MMVA performance and made it very clear that she doesn’t have crabs. Check out the clips below. Ke$ha will perform on this year’s MMVAs which air on MuchMusic [...]

Tags: jesse giddings, Ke$ha, mmva
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Jessica F |

MMVAs Power Through Despite a Downtown Blackout

June 19th, 2010

You never know what is going to happen during MMVA rehearsals and last night the power went out. Ke$ha was on her way to an interview with MuchMusic, the crew was rehearsing Katy Perry’s set, Hedley was performing and intern Jordan was in the horror film basement in the pitch black. Luckily, our set and [...]

Tags: Blackout, katy perry, Ke$ha, mmva
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Jessica F |