December 31st, 2007
Two Thousand and Seven was the spark to the tinder for the end of the music industry as we know it - 2007 was the meltdown.
Musicians, bands and management started realizing the full potential of the digital and Internet soundscape. They started realizing that the current model just doesn’t make sense […]
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December 30th, 2007
This just in…
I just got an email from Run with the Kittens manager Nick informing me of the
following…hilarious:
We’re in the top 20 for 2007’s “Song of the Year” on the Red Peters Comedy Music Hour, a real funny show on Howard Stern 101, on Sirius Satellite Radio. The Kittens tune “Let’s make F*^k” from our […]
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December 30th, 2007
This past year saw truly good musicians and bands break out in the city. This is always refreshing to me…when bands that you’ve seen in small bars and venues (that you always knew were great) start getting major buzz and recognition and can watch the success unfold.
2008 will carry and continue this trend of […]
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December 29th, 2007
b5media’s Flight of the Conchords blog, Conchord Crazy, is excited to announce that Sammi Dittloff will be taking over the helm.
Sammi Dittloff is a well established blogger who currently also writes the blog 52 Bands - which was recently nominated for Best Music Discovery Blog by Hypebot.com
Stay tuned to Conchord Crazy to get your fix […]
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December 28th, 2007
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Outside of New Year’s Eve gigs, tonight at the Pheonix is the last big show of the year.
Billy Talent is taking the stage tonight to headline the Second Annual FU.MS. concert to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
Joining Billy Talent tonight is:Â City and Colour, The Saint Alvia Cartel, K-OS, Justin […]
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December 27th, 2007
We’re in the lull between Christmas and New Years and in that lull, it is strongly advised that you set aside an afternoon to throw on some vinyl and enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures. While you’re in the spending mood this holiday season, you might want to treat yourself to a few additions to […]
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December 25th, 2007
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Toronto Unplugged.
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December 24th, 2007
“The Clash is the only band that ever mattered.”
If you are a Clash fan, this statement may define what The Clash means to you. The Clash was as influential in their social construction as they were in their impact on rock and roll. They values represented real and meaningful issues and their avenue of […]
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December 23rd, 2007
The holidays are about a lot of things, but behind the peace to all men and good tidings and joy is the notion of live music and pints with friends and family. Sunday December 23rd is a great night for that.
Two days before Christmas, all of the good venues are closed and not gigging. […]
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December 22nd, 2007
The cold of December is warmed by lists, recaps, nominations and awards of virtually every music media and medium. There are many I absorb, but only a few I truly hold steak in.
Over the next few days, we’ll look at the lists - what artists and albums consistently held high ranks in the lists of […]
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