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Rammstein at Rogers Arena

The Berlin industrial metal band on tour for recent compilation Made In Germany. read more

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Great Lake Swimmers at the Commodore Ballroom

Tony Dekker and co. promoting new album New Wild Everywhere. Christopher Edmonstone photos. read more

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Tracks on Tracks launch party at Electric Owl

Three Vancouver bands share the bill on a Wednesday night at Electric Owl. read more

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Van Halen at Rogers Arena, Vancouver – review

Van Halen gives ‘em what they want at last night’s Rogers Arena show. Kyle Harcott review. read more

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Skydiggers at the Railway Club

Toronto band on tour for their eighth album, Norther Shore. read more

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Snow Patrol at the Orpheum Theatre

Irish band plays the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. Christopher Edmonstone photos. read more

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M83 at the Vogue Theatre – review and photos

Ria Nevada review, Robyn Gerry photos. read more

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The Naked and Famous at the Commodore Ballroom

Auckland, New Zealand band return to Vancouver. Christopher Edmonstone photos. read more

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Todd Simko RIP

We note with great sadness the passing of Vancouver musician/producer Todd Simko. read more

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Ingrid Michaelson at the Commodore Ballroom

Indie-pop singer/songwriter on tour for new album Human Again. Photos by Christopher Edmonstone. read more

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Caveman at the Biltmore – review and photos

Brooklyn five-piece on the only Canadian stop of their current tour. Ria Nevada review, Robyn Gerry photos. read more

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Coldplay at Rogers Arena – review and photos

The unstoppable juggernaut behind Mylo Xyloto’s first of two nights in Vancouver. Tamara Lee photos. read more

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Shannon Stephens vs. the Canucks

Shannon Stephens plays Sunday night at the Railway Club. read more

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Social Distortion at the Commodore Ballroom

California punk band plays first of two nights in Vancouver. read more

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Metric’s new album art, tracklisting revealed

Lost kittens and clones are among the forthcoming album’s subjects… read more

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Cat Empire at Commodore Ballroom

Australian band plays the first of two shows in Vancouver. Max Hirtz photos. read more

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Band of Skulls – on blues, exotica and Skrillex

Ria Nevada interviews a Vancouver favourite, South Hampton rock trio Band of Skulls. read more

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First Aid Kit at Venue

Swedish sister folk duo on tour for 2012 album The Lion’s Roar. Jordana Meilleur photos. read more

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Elvis Costello at the Orpheum

The songwriter kicks off his Spectacular Spinning Songbook Tour with The Imposters in Vancouver. read more

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Lindi Ortega keeps her boots on

Lindi Ortega brings her little red boots and plenty of attitude. Interview by Shawn Conner. read more

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Chairlift at Electric Owl

Photos of Brooklyn band Chairlift in Vancouver. read more

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Chairlift in Vancouver

Ria Nevada interviews the Brooklyn synthpop duo on the eve of their Vancouver show. With concert pics by Krista Jahnke. read more

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The Wedding Present at the Biltmore Cabaret

David Gedge & co. return to Vancouver to play their 1991 album Seamonsters and some new stuff, too. read more

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Video – Alice Ai, ‘Almost Happy’

Former Vancouverite now living in London releases a new video what sounds like us to a pop hit. But we’re still living in the ’90s. read more

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This Saturday at the Cobalt: Dirty Ghosts

On tour for their sexily abrasive debut Metal Moon. read more

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Video – Garbage, ‘Blood for Poppies’

The ’90s alt-rock band’s new video. Shirley Manson! read more

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The Ting Tings at the Commodore Ballroom

Pics from the UK group’s March 27 2012 Vancouver show. read more

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The Ting Tings at the Commodore Ballroom – review and photos

The British duo on tour for sophomore album Sounds from Nowheresville. Ria Nevada review (coming soon), Tamara Lee photos. read more

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Hedley at Rogers Arena

Canadian band on arena tour. read more

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Preview – Karma Sohn CD launch

Vancouver singer launches her debut CD. read more

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Cabaret star at the Chan Centre

The celebrated actress and cabaret singer performs pre-WWII-era songs at the Chan Centre this Saturday. read more

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‘Canadian pixie’ in the New York Times

The Times gives mad props to Vancouver’s Carly Rae Jepsen. read more

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The Wedding Present’s David Gedge – ‘It’s a form of mental illness, really’

Still crazy after all these years… read more

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Bruce Springsteen’s SXSW keynote speech

The Boss gives a great keynote address at this year’s SXSW. read more

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Chantel Upshaw at the Media Club

The Vancouver singer celebrates the release of her debut album and steps out as Pouty Marlo. read more

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Puscifer at the Centre

Jason Statler photos from the band’s March 13 2012 show in Vancouver. read more

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Hot new B.C. band

Golden-based Stellar Radio Choir bring psychedelic rock back to the Media Club. read more

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Polaris to announce Long List in Vancouver

The race for the Canadian music prize kick-starts in Vancouver. read more

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Islands at the Rio Theatre

The L.A.-by-way-of-Montreal band brings the heartache, writes Ria Nevada. Krista Jahnke photos. read more

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Nneka at the Biltmore Cabaret

Nigerian born-and-raised Nneka on tour in support of her third album. Ashley Tanasiychuk photos read more

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