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Queen Kwong interview podcast – Cats, socks and rock ‘n roll

July 19, 2010
Queen Kwong interview podcast – Cats, socks and rock ‘n roll

A month ago Music Vice’s editor Brian Banks had the pleasure of meeting Carré Callaway of Los Angeles rock band Queen Kwong. The interview took place on yet another sunny and sweltering...
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The Dead Weather at Sound Academy, Toronto – Gig review and show photos

July 16, 2010
The Dead Weather at Sound Academy, Toronto – Gig review and show photos

The Gig: The Dead Weather Where: Sound Academy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada When: 15 July 2010 In One Word: Absorbing “The Dead Weather gave a storming performance befitting a band leading...
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Indie Week extends artist application deadline until 16 July

July 8, 2010
Indie Week extends artist application deadline until 16 July

Indie Week music festival returns again this October to Toronto. The deadline for artists wishing to apply for Indie Week 2010 has been extended by a fortnight from the original date of 2 July....
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John Mayer cancels T in the Park slot

July 6, 2010
John Mayer cancels T in the Park slot

A statement received from the media office at T in the Park has announced that John Mayer will not be making an appearance at the festival. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, John Mayer has been forced...
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Shows To Go To – July 2010

July 2, 2010
Shows To Go To – July 2010

It’s summer!! Here’s is the Music Vice gig guide for July 2010, compiled with love by Music Vice writers. Spotlighting shows (and festivals) in our covered territories of Australia, Canada/USA and the UK. These are the...
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NXNE 2010 round-up part 1 – festival review and photographs

June 24, 2010
NXNE 2010 round-up part 1 – festival review and photographs

NXNE Festival 2010 round-up – full review and photos The Festival: North By Northeast (NXNE) 2010 Where: Various venues across Toronto, Ontario, Canada When: 14-20 June 2010 In One Word: Groundbreaking North By...
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Iggy and the Stooges at Dundas Square, Toronto – Concert review and photos

June 20, 2010
Iggy and the Stooges at Dundas Square, Toronto – Concert review and photos

The Gig: Iggy and the Stooges – NXNE 2010 headliners Where: Dundas Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada When: 19 June 2010 In One Word: Legendary On Saturday night Iggy and the...
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Eagles of Death Metal at the Phoenix, Toronto, NXNE 2010 – Gig review and show photos

June 17, 2010
Eagles of Death Metal at the Phoenix, Toronto, NXNE 2010 – Gig review and show photos

The Gig: Eagles of Death Metal and Small Sins at NXNE 2010 Where: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada When: 16 June 2010 In One Word: Devilish...
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The Cunninghams interview – Toronto band at NXNE talk about their plans for the festival, Iggy Pop and Earl Grey tea

June 15, 2010
The Cunninghams interview – Toronto band at NXNE talk about their plans for the festival, Iggy Pop and Earl Grey tea

The Cunninghams are one of the hundreds of independent Canadian bands performing at NXNE (North By North-East) festival this week in Toronto....
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The Futureheads at the Mod Club, Toronto – Gig review and photos

June 11, 2010
The Futureheads at the Mod Club, Toronto – Gig review and photos

The Gig: The Futureheads Where: Mod Club Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada When: 10 June 2010 In One Word: Mint I was fortunate to be studying in northeast England around the time...
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