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Twilighters Rejoice: New Moon Hits the Big Screen and Exclaim! Has the Review, Along with Write-Ups on Fantastic Mr. Fox, Bad Lieutenant and More
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11/20/2009
OMG! Have you seen New Moon yet? Chances are, probably not. But luckily, as is our Friday custom here at Exclaim!, we’ve reviewed it and all the weekend’s new films, including Fantastic Mr. Fox, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Planet 51, plus tons more. (More after the jump.)...
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Billy Bragg Appears Before Canadian Parliament to Discuss Copyright Laws and Defend Downloaders, Performs Free Picket-Line Concert in Quebec
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11/20/2009
If there's anyone who truly gets behind what he's singing about, it's politically charged singer-songwriter Billy Bragg. The musician, who is currently touring across Canada, spent today (November 20) appearing in Parliament and performing at a protest rally. (More after the jump.)
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Members of Supergrass Team Up with Nigel Godrich for Hot Rats, Cover Velvet Underground, Beastie Boys and Sex Pistols on Debut Album
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11/20/2009
Last year, we reported that Supergrass members Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey had taken their band's Diamond Hoo Ha Men and spun it into a side-project. The band had announced that they were working on a top secret project under the moniker, and little else was mentioned from there. Now, however, it appears as though the project's name has been changed to the Hot Rats, and the details for the duo's debut album have been released. (More after the jump.)...
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Sunset Rubdown/Wolf Parade’s Spencer Krug Readies Debut As Moonface
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11/20/2009
Wolf Parade offshoot Sunset Rubdown began as a Spencer Krug's solo project, but it has since evolved into a full band with a fixed five-piece line-up. Well, apparently Krug is getting that solo itch once again, as he has now revealed a new moniker: Moonface, which will drop its debut release in early 2010. (More after the jump.)...
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John K. Samson Announces Ontario Tour
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11/20/2009
Good news Weakerthans fans: John K. Samson will be taking his solo material on the road for a brief Ontario tour next month. The singer previously told Exclaim! that, compared to full-band performances, during solo shows "all I really get is more nervous." And considering Samson already had the chance to work out these jitters during a European tour last month, he's bound to be well-prepared for the Canadian dates. (More after the jump.)
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Winnipeg’s KEN Mode Get in Spat with MySpace and Warner Music Group Over Mistaken Copyright Infringement
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11/20/2009
It seems Winnipeg noise rockers KEN Mode are now fighting the same battle that British singer Edwyn Collins fought back in mid-October. As we previously told you, Collins went up against Warner Music Group and MySpace over a dispute around copyright ownership, finally getting rights to post his hit song “A Girl Like You” after a lengthy case of email tag and negative press. Now KEN Mode singer/guitarist Jesse Matthewson is entwined in a similar fiaso. (More after the jump.)...
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The XX Announce Free Vancouver In-Store at Zulu Records
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11/20/2009
Despite losing a member at the very peak of their hype, London-based minimal pop crew the XX have decided that the show must go on. Thus, their previously announced North American tour will continue. To make it even better, the band have sweetened the deal for Vancouver fans. (More after the jump.)
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Stoner Metal Legends Sleep Confirm Reunion Tour for 2010
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11/20/2009
Earlier this year, it was revealed that stoner/doom metal enthusiasts Sleep might be reuniting for a North American tour. Their classic album Holy Mountain was reissued in June, and the band got back together to perform at All Tomorrow's Parties in the UK. Now, an interview has confirmed that Sleep have dates lined up in 2010 for an East coast tour. (More after the jump.)...
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Grand Hustle Discovers Molotov Cocktails in Office Parking Lot, Points to “Idiot” Suspect
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11/20/2009
In a stark contrast to the petty online sparring that makes up the Fiery Furnaces/Beck/Radiohead beef, the workers at Grand Hustle Records faced a life-threatening situation early Thursday morning (November 19) when two mysterious bottles were discovered in their parking lot. Upon further inspection, it was revealed that the bottles were explosive devises, crudely known as Molotov cocktails. (More after the jump.)...
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Beta Band’s Steve Mason Teams Up with Richard X for Solo Album
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11/20/2009
Back in April, the Sunday Times reported that ex-Beta Band front-man Steve Mason had entered the studio with producer Richard X to begin work on his second full-length under the solo moniker King Biscuit Time. According to FACT Magazine, however, plans have now changed, albeit in name only. (More after the jump.)...
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Daughters Prep New Album for February Release
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11/20/2009
Following a three-year break since Hell Songs, Rhode Island metal techies Daughters have revealed that they'll be releasing their third album in early 2010. The record, which is currently self-titled, will be released by Hydra Head. (More after the jump.)...
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Alkaline Trio Form Label with Epitaph, Set New Album for Early 2010 Release
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11/20/2009
There sure has been lots of news in the Alkaline Trio camp this month. Fans of the Illinois-based gothic punk rockers will recall that we announced how vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba will be issuing his debut solo effort soon. And while he's all set to go with his own venture, apparently the band have been making deals with major independent Epitaph Records at the same time. (More after the jump.)
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D-Sisive’s Free Digital-Only Album Welcome to Jonestown Available Now Online
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11/20/2009
Without giving his Polaris Music Prize long-listed album Let the Children Die or its ECHO Songwriting Prize-winning track “Nobody with a Notepad” even half a year to cool off, Toronto MC D-Sisive is already back from the studio with his free full-length follow-up, titled Welcome to Jonestown. (More after the jump.)
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Billy Bragg, Fuck Buttons, Sacrifice and Carolyn Mark Lead This Week’s Can’t Miss Concerts
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11/19/2009
Like every Thursday, we’ve done the heavy-lifting and delivered Can't Miss Concerts, our weekly guide to your best bets for gigging in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton. (More after the jump.)...
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The Fiery Furnaces' Matthew Friedberger Refuses to Let Radiohead/Beck Feud Go, Posts Response to Beck’s Song
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11/19/2009
This weird, time-wasting feud between the Fiery Furnaces' Matthew Friedberger and both Radiohead and Beck will never go away. At least, not if Friedberger has anything to say about it (and believe us, he does). (More after the jump.)...
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Update: Mayhem Blame Corrupt Promoter for Hotel Thrashing
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11/19/2009
Earlier this week, members of the Norwegian black metal group Mayhem were arrested on charges that they had trashed a hotel room in Holland. According to reports, the can caused $7,800 Canadian in damages, and would not be released from jail until they coughed up the cash. Now, an official statement has been released from the band partially explaining what went down. (More after the jump.)...
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Tristan Psionic Reunite for Sonic Unyon Christmas Bash
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11/19/2009
With Christmas just around the corner, it's the season for giving. This year is no different, with artists like Bob Dylan, Fucked Up and Julian Casablancas all already on deck to spread some holiday cheer. Now, the good people at Sonic Unyon have thrown their Santa hat in the ring and announced their own charitable Christmas party, which will boast the first show by Canadian indie rock heroes Tristan Psionic in eight years, as well as a performance by SIANspheric. (More after the jump.)
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Tom Waits, Andrew Bird and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Team Up for Preservation Hall Jazz Band Benefit Comp
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11/19/2009
Whatever you've done with your day so far is probably nothing compared to Tom Waits, who just doesn't seem to stop recording new music. Fortunately, the prolific songwriter has it in his heart to use some of his work for good. That's why he's one of the many artists who teamed up with New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band to record new music for a compilation that benefits the legendary hall. (More after the jump.)
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Japandroids Confirmed for SXSW in First Line-Up Announcement
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11/19/2009
Though the hip ironists at The Daily Swarm bill it as “the first 6 of 40 million bands,” it is worth celebrating that Vancouver’s Japandroids are one of those first six acts confirmed for the 2010 SXSW. In reality, the festival, running March 12 through 21 in Austin, TX, features a still-boggling 700-plus acts in 80 venues. (More after the jump.)...
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Cinematic Orchestra and Ninja Tune Join Forces for New Label
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11/19/2009
In today's dire musical climate, both recording artists and record labels struggle to do anything and everything to make ends meet. Still, the brutal economic circumstances don't seem to be stopping anyone from forming new record labels. Just ask the UK’s Cinematic Orchestra, who have teamed up with their record label, Ninja Tune, for a new joint venture. (More after the jump.)
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