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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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Shannon Stephens vs. the Canucks

Shannon Stephens plays Sunday night at the Railway Club. 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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This Saturday at the Cobalt: Dirty Ghosts

On tour for their sexily abrasive debut Metal Moon. 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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Bruce Springsteen’s SXSW keynote speech

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

Help send needy Vancouverites to South by Southwest. read more

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Top three B.C. teen bands

Kate Kurdyak, Derrival and Shadows to compete for title of best BC band in April. read more

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Carly Rae Jepsen on the brink!

Justin Bieber (yes, THAT Justin Bieber) has signed Vancouver singer Carly Rae Jepsen to his record label. read more

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Franz Ferdinand guest on new Nardwuar album

Tracklisting for The Evaporators’ forthcoming album Busy Doing Nothing. Plus: new video, tour dates. read more

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MIA flips off camera during Superbowl half-time show

Madonna’s guest gives the finger to the camera during the 2012 Superbowl half-time show. Classy. read more

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Etta James RIP

The singer dies of leukemia at age 73. read more

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New Bruce – more jingoism but slightly better artwork

The Boss’s 17th studio album is set for a March 6 release. read more

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Shindig! 2011 winner announced

The winner of the CiTR-sponsored local band competition is announced. read more

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In Media Res cancel tour dates, request support

The Vancouver band has had to cancel tour dates because of a family illness. read more

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2011 Grammy nominations announced

No Canadians this year, unless you count Sum 41. read more

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Mint Records’ 20th anniversary party

The Vancouver indie label celebrates 20 years of pop music domination. read more

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Vancouver concert preview – Michael Jackson The Immortal

Plus: Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman, Uh Huh Her, The Lemonheads and more. read more

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Garbage to release new album

Once at the forefront of alt-rock, the band is finishing their first new album in seven years. read more

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Guided By Robots returns!

The annual event is back at the ANZA Club. read more

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REM to release first-ever ‘definitive’ greatest hits

The double-album Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982 – 2011 comes out Nov 15. read more

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Gomez in Vancouver (and Victoria) preview

British quintet Gomez plays the Commodore Ballroom and Victoria’s Rifflandia Festival. read more

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REM tribute

We remember REM, 1980 – 2011. read more

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Guided by Voices new album announced

New 21-track album to be called Let’s Go Eat the Factory; out Jan 2012. read more

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Arcade Fire crowned winner of sixth annual Polaris Music Prize

Arcade Fire wins sixth annual Polaris Music Prize against a tough list of competitors. read more

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Vancouver concert preview: Olio Festival

The Olio Festival goes into its third year. Plus: Pearl Jam, AWOLnation, and more. read more

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Paul Kelly in Vancouver – win tickets

Win tickets for both of the Australian musician’s Vancouver performances and two CDs. read more

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Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman in Vancouver

The newlyweds play the Vogue theatre as part of brief co-headlining West Coast tour. read more

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Low in Vancouver ticket giveaway

Duluth Minnesota band Low plays the Rio Sept 15. Win two tickets to see them live. read more

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Jane Birkin in Vancouver preview

The ’60s icon/singer/actress/muse Jane Birkin at the Vogue. read more

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Preview – Yacht

Portland band YACHT play at Electric Owl tomorrow. read more

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Jack White meets Insane Clown Posse

The White Stripes frontman produces Shaggy 2 Dope and his pal. read more

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Victory Square Block Party ’11

This year’s Victory Square Block Party features Sun Wizard, Hot Panda, Teen Daze, Blood Diamonds and more. read more

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Preview – Reverend Horton Heat

Nashville Pussy opens for the Reverend this Wednesday in Vancouver. read more

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Happy birthday Elvis!

Elvis Costello turns 57 today (Aug 25 2011). read more

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Louder Than Love wins Fox Seeds competition

Louder Than Love won last night’s Seeds competition in Vancouver. read more

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