Album review – The Black Walls EP

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October 27, 2010
Album review – The Black Walls EP

Title: The Black Walls EP Artist: The Black Walls Label: Independent Released: 20 September 2010 In one word: Snarling Brisbane band The Black Walls are what I imagine Tool might sound like if:  a. there were more synths (always a plus in my book), b. they were a bit more “rock”-y, and c. they...
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Massive Attack with Thievery Corporation at Centre Bell, Montreal – Concert review and show photos

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October 26, 2010
Massive Attack at Centre Bell, Montreal, 18 October 2010 - photo by Liz Keith, Music Vice, All Rights Reserved

THE GIG: Massive Attack w/ Thievery Corporation opening WHERE: Centre Bell, Montréal, QC WHEN: October 18, 2010 IN ONE WORD: Juxtaposed After circling the ginormous Centre Bell trying to find the right door for the media entrance, I arrive two (?) songs into Thievery Corporation’s set,  listening while the slinky grooves and tinny sitar...
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Album Review: Interpol – Interpol

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October 21, 2010
Interpol - Interpol album cover

Title: Interpol Artist: Interpol Label: Matador/Soft Limit Released: 7 September 2010 In one word: Hmmm What the..?  An almost “upbeat” Interpol album?  What next, a “goth” album from The Spice Girls?!  Dearie me. Not that Interpol have only ever been purveyors of Doom ‘n’ Gloom:  They’ve certainly always had a “groovy” side, thanks mainly...
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Indie Week 2010 Friday night reviews part 2 – Tim Chaisson, Lazybones and Kristina Trites

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October 19, 2010
Tim Chaisson and the Morning Fold at Indie Week 2009 - photo by Brian Banks, Music Vice, all rights reserved

Indie Week 2009 runner-ups Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold headlined the East Coast showcase at Drake Underground The Gig: Indie Week 2010 East Coast Showcase Where: The Drake Underground, Toronto, Canada When: 14 October 2010 In one word: Bust I arrive at the Drake Underground for the evening of east coast music. Newfoundland’s Lazybones...
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Indie Week 2010 Finals photos and review – These Electric Lives, A Primitive Evolution, Courage My Love and L. Stadt

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October 19, 2010
L. Stadt at the Indie Week finals at Tattoo Rock Parlour, Toronto, 17 October 2010 - photo by Brian Banks, Music Vice, All Rights Reserved

These Electric Lives – winners of Indie Week 2010 in Toronto The Gig: Indie Week 2010 finals Where: Tattoo Rock Parlour, Toronto, Canada When: 17 October 2010 In one word: Win This year’s Indie Week music festival in Toronto came to an end on Sunday night as ten of the judge’s favourite bands of...
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Indie Week Saturday photos – Kick Evrything, Lion Ride and Breaching Vista

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October 18, 2010
Lion Ride at Hard Luck Bar, 16 October 2010 - photo by Brian Banks, Music Vice, All Rights Reserved

Extra pics from this year’s Indie Week festival in Toronto. The Gig: Indie Week 2010 East Coast Showcase Where: Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, Canada When: 16 October 2010 In one word: Bold
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Indie Week 2010 Friday night review – Broadcast Zero, Shane Walters, Que Sarah, WAZU, Nightbox and Valentine Black

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October 18, 2010
Broadcast Zero at Bovine Sex Club, Friday 15 October 2010 - photo by Renee Saviour, Music Vice, All Rights Reserved

Broadcast Zero stopped by at Bovine Sex Club to play a gig during Indie Week 2010 The Gig: Indie Week 2010 Where: Underground Garage, Bovine Sex Club and The Hideout, Toronto, Canada When: 14 October 2010 In one word: Chemistry I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about chemistry – not the...
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Indie Week 2010 Thursday night review – Valentine Black, Hotcha! and Crooked Valentine

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October 17, 2010
Crooked Valentine playing Indie Week 2010 at El Mocambo, Toronto, 14 October 2010 - photo by Brian Banks, Music Vice, All Rights Reserved

Our pick of the of Thursday night action at Indie Week 2010 in Toronto Canada The Gig: Indie Week 2010 Where: Free Times Cafe and El Mocambo, Toronto, Canada When: 14 October 2010 In one word: Unusual It’s Night 2 of Indie Week, and after the opening night party I’m ready for a showcase...
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Music Vice photojournalist Liz Keith takes prize at Sound Image photo exhibition in Toronto

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February 4, 2012

Liz Keith next to her winning image of Flaming Lips flaming lead singer Wayne Coyne On Thursday night, 2...
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Happy Burns Night – Five new Scottish bands you need to hear

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January 25, 2012

The Machine Room Happy Robbie Burns day! In celebration of Scotland’s national literary hero, here are five new bands...
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Red Hot Chili Peppers add 2012 tour dates – RHCP coming to Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal… not Oshawa

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January 20, 2012

RHCP… by an Oshawa backyard? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced new dates to their forthcoming I’m With...
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New ‘Industry Insider’ interview series starts this weekend

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January 20, 2012

Want to work in The Music Industry as a Promoter, Producer, Publicist, Executive, DJ, or Tour Manager? Music Vice...
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Interviews

Mark Rheume

Industry Insider: CBC Radio Head of Music Resources Mark Rheaume

Mark Rheaume is head of CBC Radio’s Music Resources department. CBC Radio refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Operation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches; these channels are CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2, and CBC Radio 3*. Mark...

Steve Stumble with The Lucky Ones

Industry Insider: Founder of SCENE Music Festival and Stumble Records, Steve Stumble

Want to work in The Music Industry as a Promoter, Producer, Publicist, Executive, DJ, or Tour Manager? Industry Insider gives Music Vice readers an exclusive insight from inside the industry as we talk to music professionals. We find out the specifics of their position and how you can grab their attention. In the latest...

Tim Atherton

Industry Insider: Want to work in radio? Radio Account Executive Tim Atherton of Astral Media gives advice

Want to work in The Music Industry as a Promoter, Producer, Publicist, Executive, DJ, or Tour Manager? Industry Insider gives Music Vice readers an exclusive insight from inside the industry as we talk to music professionals. We find out the specifics of their position and how you can grab their attention. In the latest...

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Aereogramme - photo Brian Banks, Music Vice

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Radio Wunderbar

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