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December 16, 2010

Recorded in 2006, Adams’ fifth album with the Cardinals saw them break from Easy Tiger’s twang to explore some spirited rock’n’roll.

Cee-Lo's record label treaty provided one of 2010's greatest tracks

November 26, 2010

You always hear about artistic differences between artists and record labels, but if Cee-Lo Green knows anything, if you have the right song a label will back anything. He should know -- he’s the guy who presented Elektra with a song called "F**k You." According to him, they didn’t even bat an eyelash.

Interpol stay faithful to the album

September 09, 2010

An established indie band signing to a major label is a story that’s been told countless times.

Just don't call us 'soulless frat boys'

July 09, 2010

In an age where Lady Gaga tries to pass herself off as high art, it’s nice to see that some artists can accept the fact that they’re simply in it to have a good time.

Robyn continues the path of an unlikely club queen

July 02, 2010

In the music biz, five years is an awful long time to wait for a new record. But unlike most artists that tend to lose fans over such an extended period, Swedish pop star Robyn has amassed a fan base that just kept on growing after releasing her career-rejuvenating fourth album back in 2005.

Transplanted Teenage Fanclub singer learns the Canadian experience

June 11, 2010

Earlier this year, Norman Blake learned what it meant to be Canadian with a snow shovel in his hand and a toque on his head.

Tokyo Police Club happily shed their 'buzz band' label

June 09, 2010

There’s a fine line between buzz and hype. No band knows this better than Tokyo Police Club.

Critical darlings The National storm the charts

June 04, 2010

One week after learning his band’s new album became the second and third best-selling in Canada and the U.S., respectively, drummer Bryan Devendorf is still at a loss for words.

Born Ruffians learn the perks of sayin' it

June 04, 2010

A lot has happened to Toronto’s Born Ruffians in the two years since they dropped their debut album, but Luke Lalonde refuses to compare his band’s communication breakdown to the one Metallica famously documented in its film Some Kind of Monster.

MGMT dismiss critical sniffs of 'career suicide'

April 29, 2010

Not everyone is suited for fame. Just ask MGMT.

Polaris-winner Caribou takes a dip into 'me'

April 23, 2010

Nearly two years after taking home a $20,000 cheque and the coveted Polaris Music Prize in 2008 for his album Andorra, Dan Snaith is still remarkably humble about it. He really shouldn’t be though.

Yeasayer re-write the blueprint on new album

February 09, 2010

If you’re listening to the new album by Brooklyn’s Yeasayer, and you’re second guessing that it’s actually them, you’re not alone.

Los Campesinos! and the death of romance

January 29, 2010

Finding the perfect Valentine’s gift for the one you love can be a difficult undertaking.


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