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Toronto Unplugged

June 16th, 2008

MMVA Aftermath | Bedouin Soundclash | Sam Roberts

There was much happening after last night’s MMVA’s…numerous after parties, flowing drinks and what was dubbed as an ‘Aftermath’ - a half-hour set that was streamed online at muchmusic.com and broadcast live on MuchMoreMusic. The set featured Bedouin Soundclash, K-OS, Sam Roberts, Jeremy Taggart, Alexisonfire, Saint Alvia Cartel, The Arkells, Zaki Ibrahim and more.
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June 13th, 2008

NXNE Venue Profile: El Mocambo | Friday the 13th | Bedouin Soundclash

The El Mocambo Tavern (462-464, Spadina Ave., Toronto ON M5T 2G8) (aka “The El Mo”) is a live music Toronto institution. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the bar played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since the 1940s. It is perhaps best known for hosting two […]

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February 25th, 2008

Songs tough to shake…from your mind

I remember the Ongoing History of New Music with Alan Cross addressing this issue once. Why do certain songs get stuck in your head? Is it the vibe, the personal connection, or a specific mix of melody and hook? Regardless of the formula or tags given, they take over the mind and […]

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