Arcade Fire
Free Download of the Week: Land of Talk – “Swift Coin”
We’ve got an extra special free download for you this week. We’ve got a brand new track from Montreal’s Land of Talk‘s forthcoming album, Cloak & Cipher (out on August 24th via Saddle Creek Records). Put it this way, if the rest of the album is as good as this track we are all in for a treat. Read more…
Guide to Osheaga 2010: Day 1
We’ve gone on and on about how good this year’s Osheaga Festival is promising to be. The initial lineup boasted some incredible acts like Arcade Fire, Stars, Pavement and The National. Over the ensuing months the Osheaga team went above and beyond in booking new acts to make the lineup even better. We are now only 11 sleeps away from day 1 of this year’s Osheaga Festival and all that’s left to decide is who to see at what time. That’s where we come in. The following is a comprehensive guide to this year’s Osheaga Festival which will hopefully make some very difficult decisions a little bit easier.
The Luyas – The Rialto Theatre – Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
There was a lot happening in the city last night. There was even a lot happening outside of the city, with the Arcade Fire playing a (not so) secret show in a parking lot in Longueuil. So I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who was surprised to see how many people showed up to check out The Luyas playing at the majestic Rialto Theatre last night. Read more…
Arcade Fire – Place Longueuil Parking Lot – Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Ironically, it was a friend of mine who has never been a huge fan of the Montreal indie-super-stars who was bearing the news. Yet, I was extremely grateful that he took the time to pick up his phone and let me know about it. I quickly hung up the phone, called my band mates to postpone our practice and called up my cousin, who appreciates Arcade Fire almost as much as I do. We had a small bite to eat, grabbed our cameras and headed for the door.
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Tonight in the City
We’ve got a huge night of shows ahead of us tonight in Montreal. Unless your planning on heading to Longueuil tonight to catch the Arcade Fire playing yet another (somewhat) secret free show at Place Longueuil at 8:30 PM we’ve got the run down of what’s happening in the city tonight. Leading the way are Montreal’s The Luyas and AIDS Wolf, along with Regina, Saskatchewan’s Rah Rah, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read more…
Arcade Fire Ready To Drop New Album August 3rd
Yesterday was a fun day for Arcade Fire news. After the band made that mysterious 12″ available and the songs leaked onto the internet creating much chat and debate, today brought some even more exciting Arcade Fire news. The band will be releasing their third full length LP, entitled The Suburbs (surprise surprise) in only a month on their own Sonovox label in Canada. We’ve got all the details and the album cover after the jump.
Hear Both New Arcade Fire Singles Right Now!
It all started with a Pitchfork article claiming that someone found an indiscreet looking vinyl in Glasgow, Scotland that contained two new Arcade Fire songs called “The Suburbs” and “Month of May”. Well after much googling and tweeting, we have managed to track down both tracks. Keep reading to give them a whirl.
Osheaga 2010 Lineup Announced
Osheaga lineup announcement day is always on of the most exciting for us Montreal music lovers. In the past we’ve had our share of ups and downs when it came to announcement day, but it seems that the last few years have been pretty disappointing for many. Well it’s time to get excited about our little island’s major summer festival again because the lineup this year is just about as good as it gets.
Review: Owen Pallett – Heartland
Owen Pallett is known for his incredible orchestral arrangements, and his notable work with numerous artists such as Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear, Beirut and Pet Shop Boys. In order to avoid confusion with the immensely popular video game Final Fantasy, Owen Pallett has dropped his pseudonym for the release of his new concept album. Through Heartland, Owen has grown, discovered and experimented as a composer, and as a result his latest work is on a much grander scale than his previous work. Read more…
