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Backburner Crew Launches “Heatwave” and “Rhyme O’Clock” Videos on Feb 2nd

Much of what I could say here, you’ve probably heard me say before, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. Next week, on Thursday Febuary 2nd, The $5 Rap Show puts on their first show of 2012 celebrating the release … Continue reading

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TWM & Halifax’s Glory Glory Take A Dip In The Atlantic Ocean

This Wednesday, November 16th Glory Glory from Halifax return to the Rancho Relaxo with tour mates Wild Domestic from London. In fact, Glory Glory will be playing all over Eastern Canada and Ontario in the weeks to come as they go … Continue reading

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Free Cursed Arrows “Skin Behind The Shroud” EP Download

It has been a banner year for Cursed Arrows, not only did they release their Death Rattle Blues EP on cassette, and The Madness Of Crowds — the follow-up to 2009′s critically acclaimed LP Telepathic High Five — but now their brand new Skin … Continue reading

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TWM Takes A Dip In The Atlantic Ocean With Montreal’s HONHEEHONHEE @ HPX2011

TWM has returned after spending last week in Halifax for Halifax Pop Explosion. While we were there, we decided to do some interviews — Atlantic-Ocean style. The first was with Montreal’s Honheehonhee, an amazing, high-energy, indie-rock act that’s rising in … Continue reading

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Day two of Halifax Pop Explosion: Hue,

Day number two did not start off as planned.  We hustled down to Tribeca to catch Hue.  We were on time; the venue not so much. Turns out the festival thought there was a house sound tech, and the venue … Continue reading

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HFX Pop Explosion: Hue, Wildlife & Bonjay

Thursday night seemed primed for disaster from the start. After barely escaping an encounter with a giant puddle, I experienced further mishap with a generously prepared falafel pita and when Dan and I arrived at Tribeca at 7 pm for … Continue reading

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HFX Pop Explosion: Hind Legs, These Electric Lives & Cousins

When Dan first approached me about going to Halifax Pop Explosion back in early September, as a born and raised Nova Scotian, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to revisit the city in which I spent my university years. … Continue reading

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HFX Pop Explosion Day 1: Testing the Waters

So what’s up, guys and gals?  Meghan and I decided that rather than blogging about the same acts, we’ll split the duties up. For the record, here’s what I saw last night, in order: Jesse Dangerously, Hind Legs, These Electric … Continue reading

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TWM’s lineage all over Halifax Pop Explosion!

Sandman Viper Command kicking off my compilation release party Labour Day Weekend 2009!  Photo by Terri Coles As a music promoter who has been at a while, I take pleasure in seeing the success — both in Canada and worldwide … Continue reading

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Backburner Crew Spit Fire On “Heatwave”

If you are reading this and thinking the name Backburner is new to you, maybe some of these names will refresh your memory: Jesse Dangerously, Chokeules, Wordburglar, Thesis Sahib, Timbuktu, and More or Les. Yes, they’re all a part of the … Continue reading

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