Copy Cats and Pussycats

I love it when mediocre/crap Canadian bands resort to ripping off other mediocre/crap Canadian bands.

Enter: Simple Plan - Your Love is a Lie


Fade to: Our Lady Peace - Clumsy


On a side note I recently stumbled across the most recent shitty, over-sexed girl group. Girlicious, a clever name no? Basing my opinion soley on the way these girls look, dance and sing I can only assume that they are no other than the rejects from the "Next Pussycat Doll" reality show.

Hedley or Hanson?

You be the judge.

*Picture courtesy of Hedley Hanson Ltd.

Ma' Fuckin' Bloc Party!

This was taken from the Fredericton Harvest Jazz and Blues Facebook page. For a small city like Fredericton, this is fuckin' huge. Wish I were able to be home to see this show.


For Immediate Release
Monday, May 26, 2008

Brit Chart-Toppers Bloc Party to rock Fredericton's Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival

(Fredericton, NB) – The headliners keep coming for Fredericton's Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. With blues legend Buddy Guy and "otherworldly" guitarist Derek Trucks already announced, New Brunswick's biggest annual music festival made a huge announcement today with the signing of million-selling British pop-rockers, Bloc Party.

After performing this summer at Chicago’s Lollapalooza and Toronto’s Virgin Festival, the critically acclaimed British band will make their East Canadian debut in Fredericton on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 19, 2008. Visit www.harvestjazzandblues.co

m for further information.

"This is another huge score for Fredericton," says the Festival’s Musical Director, Brent Staeben. "Being included on a world tour for a band of this stature is a major coup for an Atlantic Canadian Festival."

Storming onto the scene in 2005 with their debut album Silent Alarm, Bloc Party spent 69 weeks on the UK’s top album charts. The record, which included the singles “Banquet” and “Helicopter”, raced up the charts in 17 countries around the world, was declared Album of the Year by NME Magazine, and went on to sell one million copies worldwide.

Returning with their follow up A Weekend in the City, singer Kele Okereke, guitarist Russell Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes and drummer Matt Tong teamed up with producer Jacknife Lee (U2, Snow Patrol) to create 11 electrifying and staggeringly direct tracks that chronicle post-millennial Britain.

“It's a great endorsement of the unique event that we've created here in Fredericton," says Staeben. "Bloc Party is one of Britain’s hottest music exports right now and we're thrilled to have a stop on their world tour. The huge reception that DJ Champion received here last year cemented our reputation as a great place to perform in front of a very appreciative and enthusiastic audience.”

The UK phenom group is renowned for their amazing live shows and bold indie-techno sound.

Pitchforkmedia.com said, “...within a minute the band’s starting to kick up dust, on its way to be a chorus hook that’s loose, energetic, and honestly thrilling: It’s the kind of craftsmanship that would sound good coming from nearly anyone.”

Blender Magazine said, “At Bloc Party’s best, music and message collide with astounding force.”

Hitting the Afterburner stage at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday night, Bloc Party will thrill the crowd with their dynamic live show, their hottest tracks on the set list and even a preview of songs from their newest album, set to be released through Warner Music in October, 2008. Prior to coming to Canada, Bloc Party will perform at some of the world’s biggest music festivals including Chicago’s Lollapalooza, Germany’s Hohenfelden Festival and the UK’s Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Harvest Central, 81 Regent Street; by phone, 1.888.NB BLUES (622.5837); and online, www.harvestjazzandblues.com. Major credit cards accepted and service charges may apply. This show is restricted to ages 19 and over. Doors open at 12 a.m.

For more information on Bloc Party, visit: www.blocparty.com

OMG!! I<3 LTJ!!! LOL

Whoa! I haven't posted here in a long time.


Have I got something for you!

NEW LESS THAN JAKE SONG!!! It's from their upcoming album "GNVFLA" due to be released June 25th. Get excited and get ready to dance because it's a great one!

Enjoy!

Banana

What Kind of Democracy? Chinese you say?

Apparently Mr. Rose has given the masters to his label. Who wants to place a friendly wager on whether or not this album will actually come out this year?

...And Here I Thought They Were Gone Forever

Rolling Stone just posted a 2008 album preview article and it's full of surprises.

Remember Robyn? You know the Swedish female pop star from the early 90s? I know the girls reading this remember her and the smash hit "Show Me Love". Wasn't that the greatest dance/sing-a-long song? Anyway she's making her way back into the US spot light with a new album this spring. Little did I know this will be her fourth album, it seems as though she had more than just one hit in her home country. The new Robyn is a little more electronic that the 90s version, not really sure how well this album is going to do. Something tells me if she had broke into the US just a few years ago when Kylie was on her way up the charts she'd have a better chance. It's all about the band wagon!

Now that's only one surprise of many.

Just a few days ago while listening to Shimizu Shota (our bartenders favorite Japanese artist) I was reminded of the smooth stylings of none other than Usher and wondered where the hell he had gone. It seems I spoke too soon because lil' Usher has matured and is releasing his new found manhood onto the world in May.

As if these weren't enough the popular music scene is about to take a real trip back in time where even Nelly is releasing an album. What is the world coming to? What ever happened to one hit wonders? I liked it better when they disappeared all together after their big hit.

Check out the full article here.

Record Store Day - April 19th

On April 19th, 2008 indie record stores all over North America will be celebrating RECORD STORE DAY through various promotions.

For more information on Record Store Day and a list of participating stores click here.

Also joining in on the festivities is CBC Radio 3 who, for one week starting March 19th, will be taking nominations for the best indie record stores in Canada. After receiving all nominations CBC Radio 3 will compile a list of stores for the public to vote on and on April 19th one winner will be chosen as Searchlight's #1 Independent Record Store in Canada.

"CBC Radio 3 will broadcast live from the winning store, which will also receive a winning trophy and plaque, will get rigged with Sirius satellite radio stereo system, and will have a special in-store appearance from their favorite local artist that we will also broadcast live." cbcradio3.com

So you know what that means kids? Get online nominate and vote! (cough* Backstreet *cough). I've checked the nominations so far and the east coast is hardly represented at all, a few noms for Backstreet Records in Saint John and a few more for Taz Records in Halifax. This is a great opportunity for Fredericton's lil' indie record shop that could.