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Silver Starling
Silver Starling is a Canadian indie pop band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Biography Silver Starling began as a project of Montreal-born singer-songwriter Marcus Paquin. Outside of creating his own music Marcus has been a recording engineer having worked with Torngat, Arcade Fire and The National. Paquin met drummer Liam O'Neill after seeing him perform at a free jazz show and the two soon began performing the songs together. Marika Anthony-Shaw joined the band, adding violin, viola and keyboards. Peter X was soon added on bass guitar and banjo. The then four-piece recorded their self-titled debut album and added Gabriel Lambert as an additional guitarist. The album was released on Last Gang Records in October 2009. It reached No. 115 on the Earshot Top 200 and No. 130 on the CMJ Top 200. It was distributed through Universal Music in Canada and Fontana in USA. Falling under the genre classification of pop/rock, their sound was described as "brilliantly conceived, skillfull ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Pop
Indie pop (also typeset as indie-pop or indiepop) is a music genre and subculture that combines guitar pop with DIY ethic in opposition to the style and tone of mainstream pop music. It originated from British post-punk in the late 1970s and subsequently generated a thriving fanzine, Independent record label, label, and club and gig circuit. Compared to its counterpart, indie rock, the genre is more melodic, less abrasive, and relatively angst-free. In later years, the definition of ''indie pop'' has bifurcated to also mean bands from unrelated DIY scenes/movements with pop leanings. Subgenres include chamber pop and twee pop. Development and characteristics Origins and etymology Both ''indie'' and ''indie pop'' had originally referred to the same thing during the late 1970s. Inspired more by punk rock's DIY ethos than its style, guitar bands were formed on the then-novel premise that one could record and release their own music instead of having to procure a record contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hillside Festival
The Hillside Festival is an annual three-day, five-stage (including one kids' stage) summer festival occurring in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, hosting musicians, spoken word artists, workshops and more. The Hillside Festival occurs in late July on Guelph Lake Island. List of past performers Notable performers who have played at Hillside include: * Acorn, The (2008, 2010) * ALX (2012) * Arkells (2009, 2012, Inside 2011) * Akron/Family (2008, 2013) * Arcade Fire (2004, 2005) * Joseph Arthur (2008) * BADBADNOTGOOD (2012) * Barenaked Ladies (1989, 1991) * Basia Bulat (2007, 2010, 2014) * Beardyman (2010) * Be Good Tanyas (2005, 2011) * Bedouin Soundclash (inside 2009) * Bombay Bicycle Club (2012) * Bourbon Tabernacle Choir (2008) * Broken Social Scene (2003, 2005, 2008) * Emerald City, The (2010) * Buck 65 (2003, 2005) * Burning Spear (2000) * By Divine Right (2002) * Cadence Weapon * Neko Case (2002) * City and Colour (Dallas Green) (Inside 2007) * Bruce Cockburn (1998, 2019) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are You Gone
''Are You Gone'' is the sixth album by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer, released on February 21, 2020.Brock Thiessen"Sarah Harmer Returns with Her First New Album in a Decade" '' Exclaim!'', November 14, 2019. It is her first new album since ''Oh Little Fire'' in 2010, and was released on Arts & Crafts Productions. Harmer has described the album as a spiritual successor to her 2000 album ''You Were Here''.Brock Thiessen"Sarah Harmer Is Bringing Her New Album on Tour Across Canada" '' Exclaim!'', December 3, 2019. In an interview with CBC Music, she expanded on her reasons for viewing it that way, including the fact that both albums contain songs about deceased friends and both albums contain covers of songs written by her friend and colleague Dave Hodge.Holly Gordon"Sarah Harmer took 10 years to release a new album — and it feels like she was never gone" CBC Music, February 21, 2020. Three weeks after the album's release was announced, Harmer also announced that she wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Harmer
Sarah Harmer (born November 12, 1970) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and environmental activist. Early life Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician's lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sister started taking her to Tragically Hip concerts."Sarah Harmer: Out at the Hideout" '''', January 1, 2006. Career At the age of 17, Harmer was invited to join a band, |
Ignorance (The Weather Station Album)
''Ignorance'' is the fifth studio album by Canadian band the Weather Station. It was released worldwide on February 5, 2021 through Fat Possum Records in the United States, and a small part (digital or vinyl only) through Next Door Records in Canada. The album's lead single "Robber" was released on October 14, 2020. The album's ten tracks were recorded with two percussionists, a saxophonist and a flutist, plus bass, keys, and guitar. Songwriter Tamara Lindeman wrote and produced all the songs. The album's theme is based on Lindeman's contemplation of the global climate crisis. Critical reception ''Ignorance'' was widely acclaimed by music critics. Lindsay Zoladz of ''The New York Times'' called it a "piercing new album" and applauded Lindeman's lyrics about climate change. The album was shortlisted for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize. Accolades Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from Bandcamp: Musicians * Tamara Lindeman – vocals, piano, guitar, Moog, Pianet, Wurlitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weather Station
The Weather Station is a Canadian folk music band fronted by Tamara Lindeman, formed in 2006. The band membership has changed over the years, and as of 2022 includes Lindeman (lead vocals, piano), Ben Whiteley (bass), Johnny Spence (keyboards), Will Kidman (guitar), Christine Bougie (guitar), Karen Ng (saxophone, clarinet), Evan Cartwright (drums), and Kieran Adams (drums). History The band's debut album ''The Line'' was released in 2009. Their second album, ''All of It Was Mine'', made in collaboration with Daniel Romano, was released in 2011. Lindeman was a nominee for the 2013 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for The Weather Station's song "Mule in the Flowers", co-written with Steve Lambke. left, Frontwoman Tamara Lindeman performing at the 2015 Hillside Festival The band's third album, ''Loyalty'', was recorded at La Frette studios near Paris, France, with Afie Jurvanen and Robbie Lackritz, who have worked on albums with Bahamas, Feist, Zeus, and Jason Collett. ''Loyalty'' wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un Love
''un love'' is the third album from Canadian indie folk band, Reuben and the Dark. The album was released barely 18 months after its predecessor, ''Arms of a Dream''. Besides being described as indie rock and folk-rock, some reviewers began describing the band as alternative rock. Background The album was demoed in Mexico with Reuben Bullock, bassist Ian Jarvis, guitarist Brock Geiger and Christopher Hayden as the producer. Bullock had gone to Mexico after touring the 2018 album ''Arms of a Dream'' and after separating from his wife. He said about the album; "Me and my wife separated and I’ve been in that process of trying to understand our relationship and change our understanding of love. That has had a really deep effect on me and that’s at the heart of all these songs, me trying to understand love to be really blunt about it." The song ''Faultline'' was originally demoed for the album ''Arms of a Dream'', but never made it onto that album. Critical reception Killbeatmu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reuben And The Dark
Reuben and the Dark are a Canadian indie folk band from Calgary, Alberta. Led by singer and songwriter Reuben Bullock,"Calgary band Reuben and the Dark see the light with release of Arts & Crafts debut Funeral Sky" '''', May 26, 2014. the band also currently includes Sam Harrison (guitar/keys/vocals) Brock Geiger (guitar/keys/vocals), Nathan da Silva (bass/vocals), and Brendan 'Dino' Soares (drums). History Bullock released solo albums ''Pulling Up Arrows'' in 2010 and ''Man Made Lakes'' in 2012[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Band Of Skulls
Band of Skulls are an English rock band from Southampton, consisting of Russell Marsden (guitar, vocals) and Emma Richardson ( bass, vocals); Matt Hayward (drums; 2002–2016) was previously a member. The group formed after meeting in college, although Marsden and Hayward have been friends since high school. Band of Skulls have released five studio albums, their most recent being '' Love Is All You Love'' in April 2019. In November of 2022, Russell Marsden took to Instagram to inform fans that Emma Richardson will leave the band to pursue a full-time painting career. History Initially, the group played at night clubs in the Greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of 'Fleeing New York' before changing their name briefly to 'Skulls'. Summer of 2008 found the band in the USA where there was already an American band with the same name. In November 2008 they became ' Band of Skulls '. The band's original demos were recorded in Hayward's father's shed-studio. Band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jónsi Birgisson
Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson (; born 23 April 1975) is an Icelandic musician; he is the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He is known for his use of a cello bow on guitar and his "angelic" falsetto or countertenor voice. He is blind in his right eye from birth as a result of a broken optic nerve from the brain. He is openly gay. Apart from Sigur Rós, Jónsi also performs together with his ex-partner Alex Somers as an art collaboration called Jónsi & Alex. They released their self-titled first book in November 2006, which was an embossed hardcover limited to 1,000 copies. The two also released the album '' Riceboy Sleeps'', in July 2009. They announced their separation in 2019, after having been together for 16 years. On 1 December 2009, Jónsi's official website, jonsi.com, was launched in anticipation of his debut solo album, '' Go'', which was released on 5 April 2010. After the release of the album, Jónsi promptly star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MtvU
MTVU (formerly stylized as MtvU and mtvU) is an American digital cable TV channel owned by the MTV Entertainment Group, a unit of the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global. The channel was first known as VH1 Uno from 2000 to 2004 before changing names when Viacom expanded MTVU programming beyond more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as part of internally originated cable systems that are a part of on-campus housing or college closed-circuit television systems to digital cable in all homes. Music videos played on the channel primarily consist of indie rock, pop punk and hip-hop along with limited original programming. MTVU also launched a short-lived campus guide and social media network called Campusdailyguide.com in 2008. In 2018, the MTV Networks on Campus group was sold by Viacom to Cheddar to launch CheddarU, but the digital cable channel remained to the public through digital cable. History MTV Networks' proposal f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
