For the past 3 years, writers of Trendwhore along with the who’s who of the Canadian blogosphere contribute to i(heart)music’s annual “Hottest Band In Canada” poll. The rules are simple,
1) Interpret “Canadian” however you wish;
2) Interpret “hottest” however you wish — whether as best, or most hyped,
or most popular. It’s totally up to your interpretation.
3) You can vote for either bands or individual artists.
Head over to i(heart)music and find out who made it this year.
Trendwhore writers lists will be posted later today for you to judge.
I’ve been trying to write a review for the new Ume EP which is so good but I couldn’t find the time. So I would just recommend going to see them at Casa on the 24th and watch them WAIL!
Besides the showcases above there is also a Franco showcase at 3PM at Petit Campus and more, check out schedule here. Tickets for these showcases seem to be a “? For Mystery”, the ticket link on the main website has no info or is a horrible riddle. I did some snooping around Admission and Ticketpro and only found a link to the afternoon Franco showcase. More on this as I unwrap the riddle!
Oh yeah… SURPRISE GUESTS!
UPDATE:
Metropolis showcase (M pour Metropolis) tickets here.
The Raveonettes are currently on tour supporting their new album, “In and Out of Control” (buy at Insound) and will be playing Club Soda tomorrow night (October 21st) with The Black Angels. Tickets for the show are still available online here and locally at Atom Heart, Cheap Thrills, L’Oblique and the Club Soda box office. Check out the new video for ‘Last Dance’ (from ‘In and Out of Control’) below.
Ottawa’s own Dirty Donny is coming all the way from San Francisco to do a three day art-punk party in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto this week. Donny has done work for everyone from Vans to Metallica, so come and check it out. A better bio from his website:
“Dirty” Donny Gillies grew up in Ottawa Canada skating, drawing and
listening to punk and Metal. He cut his artist teeth razor blade sharp
designing album covers and posters for underground rocks best. These
days donny resides in San Francisco California as a full time artist.
There really isn’t anything Donny hasn’t painted on or done work for.
His art is spread wide across Lowbrow, rock and skate circles with projects ranging from Toys and decks to paintings, hot rods and recocord cover art for companies like Vans, Fender, Dunlop and Kid Robot not to mention his extensive work for rock legends Metallica, just to name a few.
The shows are being headlined by local punk recluses the Million Dollar Marxists. The Marxists only come out to play a couple times a year these days (GAGA Weekend) so it’s not a show to be missed. Word on the street is that the equally reclusive the Fucking Machines will be opening in Ottawa as well - it will be a great night to drink beer and make bad decisions.
Dirty Donny Tour Dates:
Thursday, Oct 22nd - Montreal, Green Room
Saturday, Oct 24th - Ottawa, Babylon
Thursday, Oct 29th - Toronto, Bovine Sex Club
A few days ago, we had the pleasure of chatting with Joel Passmore of the Regina-based indie rockers Rah Rah. Having just played Pop Montreal, these guys are putting the finishing touches on their next record. In the interview, we talk about NAFTA, home made videos, and cheerleader’s skirts. Enjoy!
FYI: Rah Rah are playing Casa Del Popolo tomorrow night (Monday, October 19th) and the following night (…Tuesday, Octerber 20th for those not paying attention) at L’Hemisphere Gauche with Slow down Molasses
The Arctic Monkeys are touring and stopping here in Montreal on December 14th for a night at the Metropolis. Tickets for the show will be going on sale October 22 at 12PM EST and will cost you around $27,50. You’ll be able to find these tickets either here or here (no word yet).
The Monkeys also unveiled a new video for the next single off Humbug, “Cornerstone”. Far more minimal their “Crying Lightening” video. Check it out below.
Arctic Monkeys - Cornerstone
The “Cornerstone” single will be released on 10″ record with three brand new b-sides December 8 via Domino.
