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You Say Party! We Say Die! Change Name Following Band Member’s Death

June 22nd, 2010

Canadian band You Say Party! We Say Die! has officially changed their name to You Say Party! The band’s drummer, Devon Clifford, passed away suddenly from a brain hemorrhage in April after collapsing on stage in Vancouver. In a press release sent out today the band said: “We have talked at great length with each [...]

Tags: Devon Clifford, Krista Loewen, you say party, You Say Party! We Say Die!
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Polaris Prize Long List Announced

June 17th, 2010

The Polaris Prize Long List was announced today at the Drake Hotel in Toronto. The Short List of 10 nominees will be announced on July 6th. Past winners include Fucked Up for The Chemistry Of Common Life in 2009 and Patrick Watson for Close to Paradise in 2007. Some of the notable nominees include 2008 [...]

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You Say Party! We Say Die! drummer passes away

April 19th, 2010

Devon Clifford, drummer for You Say Party! We Say Die!, (pictured, middle) passed away after collapsing during the band’s performance in Vancouver on Saturday. He was 30. The band was 40 minutes into their set when Clifford collapsed on stage at the Rickshaw Theatre. Members of YSP!WSD! confirmed Clifford’s passing on Twitter Sunday morning.

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The party has arrived at the Games!

February 9th, 2010

The Vancouver 2010 games are about more than just sports, you know. Sure, having a major international event in Canada is an honor, but I regret to admit that what excites me the most is the entertainment. Two weeks of cool Canadian artists performing at FREE venues all across the city! Uh, does it get [...]

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