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By: Staff – Riverfest Elora has announced the lineup for it’s 2016 edition. The outdoor festival, which is set to take place in Elora, ON from August 19-21, is held along the banks of the Grand River, has come a long way since its humble beginnings just eight years ago. Riverfest, which started as a … Continue reading
By: Staff – îleSoniq has announced its 2016 lineup. The festival, which is set to once again take over the Parterre of Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal from August 5-6, will feature performances by EDM superstar producer Skrillex, who returns to Montreal for a rare solo performance, 2014 Grammy Award winner for ‘Best Dance Recording’ Zedd, DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers, DVBBS, Yellow Claw, 3LAU, Marshmello and more. Festival … Continue reading
By: Staff – The new line-up of Blink-182, consisting of Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, and Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba, who replaced founding member Tom Delonge, are back with a brand new single entitled “Bored To Death.” The song will be featured on the trio’s forthcoming album, California, which is set for release on July 1st. Fans can … Continue reading
By: Staff – Band of Horses have announced their fifth album, Why Are You OK, which is set to be released in June via Interscope Records/American Recordings. In the past, Band of Horses founder and leader Ben Bridwell would literally run away from home to write: Holing up in a secluded cabin or other such … Continue reading
By: Staff – In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Love You to Death, (out June 3 on Warner Bros. Records), Tegan and Sara will hit the road this fall for a North American headlining tour. The 40-date tour will kick off September 9th in Saskatoon and will run through November 16th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with stops in seven … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto-based alt pop duo Darcys have unveiled a new single entitled “Miracle.” The bright, summery track was produced by recent Grammy and JUNO-award winner Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Julian Casablancas). The band recorded “Miracle” at Red Bull Studios in Auckland, New Zealand, and is their first commercial release since 2013’s Polaris Music Prize and JUNO-nominated album Warring. The track, … Continue reading
By: Staff – The band formerly known as Viet Cong have today announced their new name, moving forward they will be called Preoccupations. In a statement released today they said: “After finishing our latest record and taking some time off, we are excited to announce that we will be performing and recording as “Preoccupations” going … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Iconic funk/R&B artist Prince died today at his Minnesota Paisley Park estate, TMZ reports. Prince’s body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning. The singer, whose full name is Prince Rogers Nelson, suffered a medical emergency on April 15th that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in Illinois. … Continue reading
By: Staff – Afropunk Brooklyn has announced its 2016 lineup. The festival, which is set to take place Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene on August 27th and 28th, will feature performances by Ice Cube, Flying Lotus, The Internet, Thundercat, Angel Haze, Saul Williams Benjamin Booker, Skunk Anansie, Skye & Ross from Morcheeba, Galant, SPZRKT and many … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – A black-and-white left-handed Fender Stratocaster used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain during the band’s final tour – specifically their February 16th, 1994 gig in Rennes, France – is going up for auction. The guitar, which is project to sell for $140,000, was posted on the auction house Cooper Owen on April 12th. “This is what I … Continue reading
