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Blondfire: OurStage Pro Artist Of The Week
posted: February 11, 2013
This week’s Pro Artist of the Week Blondfire have released a new video for their smashing song “Where The Kids Are.” Directed by Andrew Renzi (who recently had his short film Karaoke! showcase at Sundance and had…
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The Rare Bird
posted: March 30, 2011
In the oversaturated marketplace that is the music industry, true originals can sometimes get lost in the crowd. Be glad Dolly Johnston isn’t slipping past your attention. Johnston’s songs are treasure troves of uncommon instruments…
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The Good Kind: How Big Name Artists Are Giving Back
posted: October 28, 2010
It seems that lately famous names, especially those with musical talent, are all about doing good. Musically inclined individuals are readily inspiring warm fuzzies. Maybe I wear rose-colored glasses when viewing icons responsible for my longtime…
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Q&A With Metric
posted: August 3, 2010
The concept of a female-fronted band isn’t really old news. Most often, you’ll find these acts forging more of a straight up “rock” sound. Metric offer flavor all their own. The band presents memorable songs…
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Q&A With K-OS
posted: June 22, 2010
Hip hop and indie rock isn’t the most common mix of genres. Few artists can really pull it off, but Canadian act k-os falls into this narrow category. To label him a hip hop artist wouldn’t truly encompass his sound…
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Consumable Goods
posted: May 31, 2010
Though their name sounds like something a shoe salesman might chime brightly as you’re walking out the door, Winnipeg’s Enjoy Your Pumas aren’t a commercial band. Quite the opposite. Singer Rosie Blais’ stream-of-conscious lyrics add…
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