Final Fantasy
Karkwa Win 2010 Polaris Music Prize
Montreal has done it again. For the second time in the prestigious Polaris Music Prize‘s history a band from Montreal has taken home the award and the prize of $20,000. Montreal franco indie rock band Karkwa has won the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for their latest album, Les Chemins de Verre. Read more…
Owen Pallett Reveals New Video
Violin virtuoso and musical genius Owen Pallett, who we all remember as Final Fantasy, has just released a brand new video for the song “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” from his latest album, Heartland. Pallett has always been known to create some pretty imaginative videos and this new one is no exception.
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…
A Look Ahead (Part 2)
With Christmas and New Years just around the bend we thought now would be a good time for the second of a three part look ahead to what’s coming up in the new year.
