Brian Banks

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T.O. Shows To Go To – Toronto concert listings February 2012

February 3, 2012
T.O. Shows To Go To – Toronto concert listings February 2012

Other Lives FABRUARY! Below is the Music Vice A-Z of the best concerts in Toronto this Feb. The groundhog said it’s going to be an early spring and judging by the way...
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Happy Burns Night – Five new Scottish bands you need to hear

January 25, 2012
Happy Burns Night – Five new Scottish bands you need to hear

The Machine Room Happy Robbie Burns day! In celebration of Scotland’s national literary hero, here are five new bands from my homeland that you need to hear. Django Django – “Default”....
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Los Campesinos at Lee’s Palace, Toronto – Gig review, photos + set-list

January 24, 2012
Los Campesinos at Lee's Palace, Toronto, 22 January 2012 - photo Brian Banks, Music Vice

Britpep… Los Campesinos at Lee’s Palace The Gig: Los Campesinos Where: Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON, Canada When: 22 January 2012 In One Word: Britpep Sunday night in Toronto and Los Campesinos...
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Scottish DIY punks Cleavers get on BBC Radio – an indie feel good story

January 18, 2012
Cleavers

Are you an independent artist searching for that next step? The next rung up the ladder? That seemingly intangible ‘break’? That’s you and a million other aspiring artists. It’s...
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Say Hello To… Slyde – video interview

January 16, 2012
Slyde at Hard Luck, Toronto, 14 October 2011 - photo by Brian Banks, Music Vice

Ottawa, Ontario based metal band Slyde first came to our attention when they played Indie Week music festival back in October last year. With their flying V’s, windmills and ridiculous arpeggios, the band made a big...
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Photo gallery: The Creepshow, The Dreadnoughts and The Brains at The Opera House, Toronto

January 10, 2012
The Brains with Sarah Blackwood at The Opera House, Toronto, 7 January 2012 - photo Brian Banks

Sarah Blackwood of Walk Off The Earth Youtube viral fame, on stage with The Brains The Gig: The Creepshow, The Dreadnoughts and The Brains Where: The Opera House, Toronto,...
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Coachella 2012 line-up announced – tickets on sale Friday 10am PST

January 9, 2012
Coachella 2012

Who says nothing good ever happens on a Monday? Coachella just announced their line-up for the 2012 festival. The line-up for Coachella 2012 is confirmed as being the greatest line-up for a...
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Slyde at Hard Luck Bar, Toronto – Gig review and video

January 8, 2012
Slyde at Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, 6 January 2012 - photo Brian Banks, Music Vice

The Gig: Slyde Where: Hard Luck, Toronto, ON, Canada When: 6 January 2012 In One Word: Windmills How apt that Canadian metal veterans Anvil should be standing at the back of the...
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Contest – Win a flight and Deadmeat Tour tickets to see Steve Aoki and Datsik in Montreal

January 5, 2012
Steve Aoki in Montreal, 9 October 2011 - photo credit Dim Rak Records

Steve Aoki in Montreal last October, 2011 – photo credit Dim Mak Our friends at Live Nation Canada are offering the chance for one lucky son-of-a-biscuit...
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Album review: Death O’Connor – Morbidly Obtuse (+ free download)

January 4, 2012
Death O'Connor - Morbidly Obtuse

Title: Morbidly Obtuse Artist: Death O’Connor Label: Elgin Rock City (Independent) Released: 1 January 2012 In one word: Jizz 2012. It’s officially the future. And what does the future sound like? Well, judging...
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