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Friday, 30 December 2011 11:36

Arkells hit up Barrie, ON for 2012 Downtown Countdown

Published in Music News Written by Tori Nicholson
This Juno award-winning band may be making it big, but they're ringing in the new year with a small town feel.
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The Arkells, a five year old band from Hamilton, Ontario, are scheduled as the headlining band at Barrie's 14th annual Downtown Countdown. The city hosts this free concert in the heart of downtown Barrie, mainly promoting local bands and always throwing in a few star performers. Past headliners have been Blue Rodeo, Bedouin Soundclash, and the Trews (just to name a few).
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The Arkells have opened for many big names such as Sam Roberts, Tragically Hip, and Them Crooked Vultures and are amazed to find themselves switching places from opening act to headlining act. Their first album, Jackson Square, was released in 2008 and resulted in two awards: a CASBY award from Toronto's 102.1 The Edge and, in 2010, a Juno award for New Group of the Year. Their second album, entitled Michigan Left, was released October 18 of this year and thus far has been quite the success. If you have yet to discover this band, check out "Ballad of Hugo Chavez" or "Whistleblower" (two of my personal favourites).
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The band is looking forward to the performance and are excited to have their Hamilton friends, San Sebastian, as an opening act. Keep an ear out for this fantastic band in your town, as their Canadian winter tour kicks off January 14 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Earlier this month, Wilco embarked on their “Incredible Shrinking Tour of Chicago,” playing five hometown venues over five consecutive nights. As Psych Explorations of the Heart points out, a recording of the trek’s December 12th opening night at the Civic Opera House is now streaming on the band’s website. The setlist comprised 27 songs and featured on-stage collaborations with Nick Lowe and Mavis Staples.

Wilco will be back on the road starting the middle of next month. Check out their updated tour schedule below.

Wilco 2012 Tour Dates:
01/19 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
01/21 – Tempe, AZ @ Gammage
01/22 – San Diego, CA @ Copley Symphony Hall
01/24 – Hollywood, CA @ Palladium
01/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
01/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ Los Angeles Theatre
01/28 – San Jose, CA @ Civic Auditorium
01/29 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
01/31 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
02/01 – Davis, CA @ Mondavi Center
02/03 – Eugene, OR @ Hult Center
02/05 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
02/06 – Spokane, WA @ INB Performing Arts Center
02/07 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater
02/08 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Theater
02/10 – Santa Baraba, CA @ Arlington Theater
02/26 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene
02/27 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet
02/28 – Copenhagen, DK @ Falconer Salen
03/01 – Groningen, NL @ Oosterpoort
03/02 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
03/03 –  Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
03/05 – Paris, FR @ Le Grand Rex
03/07 – Zurich, CH @ Volkshaus
03/08 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
03/09 – Bologna, IT @ Estragon
03/11 – Zagreb, HR @ Aquarius

Wednesday, 28 December 2011 11:51

New Song: Lana Del Rey "YAYO"

Published in Music News Written by morrison
Lana Del Rey posts a new song on her facebook and youtube channel.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:19

Mike Snow to Release New Album "Happy To You" on March 27th

Published in Music News Written by theaudioperv.com
In 2009, Miike Snow released their self-titled debut album much to the acclaim of critics and fans around the world and went on to perform at sold-out shows and festivals across the world and on TV. Miike Snow’s ‘Animal’ found it’s way into movies, commercials, dance floors and hearts, to became the ode of a generation. On March 27th 2012, Miike Snow is set to release one of the most highly anticipated followups, Happy To You, on Downtown Records / Universal Republic.
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On their sophomore effort, Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg draw from some of the most influential moments in pop, rock and electronic music to create a grandiose and haunting sound, an opus extending into the deep, dark and magical crevices of a wild imagination. Alongside all the fine-tuning and familiar sounds, Miike Snow’s new album also features full orchestras, brass sections and marching bands. On making the new record and the evolution of Miike Snow’s sound, Pontus Winnberg states, “Before this album, we were an idea. This time we were a band. And this time, we had paid our dues – we’d toured in 27 countries for 18 months. When we came in to make Happy To You, we came in as a unit, and emotionally for us that makes a huge difference. And hopefully you can hear it.” Recorded in various studios throughout Sweden and self-produced by the band, Miike Snow’s follow up is a complete and cohesive response to their widely well-received debut album. Swedish artist and director Andreas Nilsson has signed on for the campaign to visually bring the idea of the Jackalope and Miike Snow’s vision for the future to fruition. The first preview track, ‘Devil’s Work’, from Happy To You, finds the band weaving their signature balladry with anthemic dance rhythms and triumphant horns and snares. The track goes on sale on iTunes on December 20th.
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LISTEN TO ‘DEVIL’S WORK’:
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DOWNLOAD ‘DEVIL’S WORK’:
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LISTEN TO THE ALEX METRIC REMIX OF DEVIL’S WORK:
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WATCH THE SHORT FILM ACCOMPANIMENT TO ‘DEVIL’S WORK HERE:
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PURCHASE ‘DEVILS’S WORK’ ON iTUNES
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Monday, 19 December 2011 17:56

Lana Del Rey to perform SNL on January 14th

Published in Music News Written by theaudioperv.com
Lana Del Rey will make her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Night Live January 14 in advance of her new album ‘Born To Die’ (January 31 / Interscope). The album is now available for pre-order on Amazon: http://www.smarturl.it/BTDAmazon
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The host of SNL that evening will be Daniel Radcliffe.
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Last week, Lana released her new music video for the title track, “Born To Die,” and instantly became a Twitter trending topic worldwide. The video’s concept was created by Lana and directed by Yoann Lemoine (aka Woodkid). Watch it here (or below): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bag1gUxuU0g
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A full U.S. tour is planned for Spring 2012.
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