Courtesy of our pals at EMBRACE, we are giving away two passes to Memory Tapes @ Wrongbar – August 13, 2011.

Player Piano, the excellent second album from Memory Tapes is released this summer on Something In Construction in Europe and Carpark in the US. It was, like its predecessor, recorded at Dayve Hawke’s home studio in rural New Jersey, where he juggles looking after his young daughter and being a musician.

Seek Magic was released properly in March 2010 and has since sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. It received almost exclusively excellent reviews. Memory Tapes debuted his live show in January 2010 in Manchester, England and has since criss-crossed North America and played shows all across Europe and as far away as Australia. His remixes of the likes of Crystal Castles, Gucci Mane and Britney Spears have had consistent acclaim.

To Enter //

1. Follow @thesinginglamb on Twitter and tweet the following: WIN TICKETS to see Memory Tapes on August 13/11. For your chance follow @thesinginglamb and retweet! http://bit.ly/oVF1Cj

2. Email aviva@singinglamb.ca with “Today Is Our Life” in the subject line and your full name in the body.

This is a 19+ Event. Contest closes August 12, 2011 at midnight/witching hour.

Courtesy of our pals at EMBRACE, we are giving away a pass The Soft Moon @ Wrongbar – June 21/11.

The Soft Moon is Luis Vasquez’s atmospheric post-punk solo project whose self-titled debut album has garnered an impressive score from Pitchfork, great buzz from the likes of Stereogum and opening slots for moody rockers Interpol and Mogwai.

Perfect for these summer blues.

http://www.myspace.com/thesoftmoon

To Enter //

1. Follow @thesinginglamb on Twitter and tweet the following: WIN TICKETS to see The Soft Moon on July 19/11. For your chance follow @thesinginglamb and retweet! http://bit.ly/rssAqt

2. Email aviva@singinglamb.ca with “Breathe The Fire” in the subject line and your full name in the body.

This is a 19+ Event. Contest closes July 17, 2011 at midnight/witching hour.

Our pals at Gold Soundz are putting on their second Craftstock 2, a whimsical craft fair/indie rock concert.

When: Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ Kapisanan Philippine Arts Centre for Arts & Culture

Who: Seoul, Formalists, Wide Eyed Tour Guide, Union Duke, Star Department, Spirit Oak + Tons of Crafts!!!

19+ / $6 / Doors at 8

More Information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=223322224347011

Courtesy of our pals at EMBRACE, we are giving away 2 passes to Givers @ The Garrison – June 21/11.

GIVERS is a band made up of five friends from Lafayette, Louisiana—it should be stated firstly that the music they make is simply an ongoing reflection of this bond. It is this connection that fuels every aspect of creation and performance for the band. They began their journey together as friends somewhere between high school and college, playing in various bands around Lafayette. Eventually the five would all come together for one night of improvised music at the request of a friend to fill an empty slot. It was this night that a new connection was explored. The music that was created would reflect and define what would become GIVERS. Within their first few shows they would cross paths with Dirty Projectors, who would eventually ask them to tour the east coast in the fall of 2009. Since then they have made touring a major priority, only breaking to record their first full length album, due this spring.

To Enter //

1. Follow @thesinginglamb on Twitter and tweet the following: WIN TICKETS to see Givers on June 21/11. For your chance follow @thesinginglamb and retweet! http://bit.ly/kVNJ8O

2. Email aviva@singinglamb.ca with “I want to Give” in the subject line and your full name in the body.

This is a 19+ Event. Contest closes June 19, 2011 at midnight/witching hour.

Austra’s highly-anticipated debut album Feel It Break is set to be released on May 17 with Paper Bag Records. Their new video for “Lose It” has also just been released.

Austra will be embarking on a North American tour this month, including a show at Lee’s Palace on May 19.

Dinosaur Bones - Photo by Amanda Macchia

The good folks at Listen Harder and The Singing Lamb would like to remind you that Toronto’s own Dinosaur Bones will be performing at The Horseshoe Tavern this Saturday May 14, alongside Broooklyn’s psych-pop band Bear Hands and fellow-hometowners The Darcys.

Dinosaur Bones released their debut LP My Divider this past March and have been touring across Canada since.

Doors @ 9. $12/$10.50 adv Tm-Hs-Rt-Ss.

This Saturday, Toronto’s Allie Hughes will be hosting Allie Hughes’ Prom Queen Dream at El Mocambo and basically all you need to know is that there will be lots of dancing, lots of music and yes, dressing up is encouraged (there’s a discount for those dressed up!). To help out with those still looking for the perfect prom dress for this occasion – I know how hard it must be to go prom dress shopping! – the Singing Lamb has compiled a dress guide for you where we match Hughes’ songs with the perfect dress!

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“Not the Stars” – A sunny, bright song like this can only be paired with a dress equally as cheerful! (Our pick: Topshop’s Yellow Ruffle Scallop Dress)

“Rolling Days” – It’s a bit more understated but still a beauty of a song, just like a dark flowing gown! (Our pick: Spotted Moth’s Starry Night Dress)

“Headmaster” – Pretty and dramatic so lots of feathers and lots of lace! This song should make you feel like a Victorian princess! (Our picks: Nasty Gal’s Lace Flare Dress OR Curious Contessa’s Green Lace Corset Costume)

“Damaged Nail” – A more rockin’ tune deserves a rockin’ dress that makes a statement – leather? Studs? Sequins? (Our picks: Topshop’s Black Leather Studd Bussle Back Dress OR Topshop’s Coin Embellished Dress)

“O Chad” – A song about heartbreak needs the perfect little black dress to mourn in but also to dance the heartbreak away in. (Our pick: ModCloth’s Out to Impress Dress)

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To hear all of these songs, go to Allie Hughes’ website!

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PROM QUEEN DREAM

Allie Hughes
Gentleman Reg
Dwayne Gretzky
Many more special guests TBA.
May 14th El Mocambo

$7 OR Show up dressed up for a discounted rate
Tickets Available at Soundscapes/ Rotate This

Facebook Event: CLICK HERE

Queen Street West’s Velvet Underground will be hosting the first show of the new Toronto post-punk garage rock band Spectre Hearts this Thursday April 28. Also on the line-up, Toronto rock band The Black Fever.

You can stream a few Spectre Hearts tracks here: http://spectrehearts.bandcamp.com/

Doors @ 9/$5.

Please join Centennial College’s Corporate Communications and Public Relations program for a camp inspired concert and raffle in the heart of downtown Toronto.

The evening is in support of Camp Oochigeas, a camp for children with cancer.

Enjoy the acoustic sounds of Kevin Mac and rock out with Kill Giants.

Hosted by Adamo Ruggiero (The Next Star, Degrassi: the Next Generation) and Siobhan Murphy (Men With Brooms, The Smart Woman Survival Guide).

Cabin Five – 225 Richmond Street West
Thursday, April 21, 2011 – 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at:
www.againstthecurrent.eventbrite.com

Follow us on Twitter @AgainstCurrent
For more info, e-mail us at againstthecurrent2011@gmail.com

In order to raise funds for the thousands of victims of the Japanese tsunami, Toronto’s indie rock community has joined forces with several sponsors for the Help Japan benefit show taking place Friday April 15 at The Garrison (located 1197 Dundas Street West).

With a required minimum donation of $5 at the door, Help Japan organizer Akira Alemany (of Toronto-based Modernboys Moderngirls) saw his this event and his position in the local music industry as a way to do something to help the people of Japan.

“As musicians the one thing we can do is play and organize a show,” said Alemany. “So we
made a couple of calls and got the Help Japan benefit started.”

Warner Bros. and Virgin Mobile, along with local restaurants including Drift Bar and Stampede, are just some of the sponsors who have donated prize packs and gift certificates to help raise funds during the event’s silent auction.

“We’ve been amazingly lucky to have received help from so many directions,” said Alemany. “So many people have lent their time in helping organize this event.”

In addition to a performance by Alemany’s band Modernboys Moderngirls, attendees can also look forward to sets by Make Your Exit, The Elwins, and HotKid. The show’s MC will be Toronto comedian Julia Hladkowicz, and you’d be right to expect a few surprise guests.

“What makes this event so easy to say ‘yes’ to is simple,” said Alemany. “You’re going to have an insanely good time and it’s for an important cause.”

There will also be a 50-50 draw, a bake sale, and the York University Japanese International Students Association, which has already raised thousands of dollars with an origami paper crane campaign, will be folding paper cranes at The Garrison for every dollar donated.

“It’s everything and the kitchen sink,” said Alemany.

Doors at 8:00/$5 minimum donation. All proceeds go to the Red Cross of Japan via the Canadian Red Cross.