The Constantines
For those wondering who those special guests are for tonight’s Lullebye Arkestra/Tropics show, it’s…The Constantines and Ladyhawk! So what are you waiting for? RUN!
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News Update!
April 7th, 2009 | By: Melody Lau
Chad Vangaalen
I know Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” is an undeniably great pop song but how many more bands are going to cover it? Lily Allen did an admirable job (thumbs up), the All American Rejects’ take was interesting (thumbs down), and now Franz Ferdinand take a crack at it. As posted by Stereogum, Franz recently recorded the cover of Spears’ “comeback hit” for BBC’s Live Lounge. Of course, they jazz the song up Franz Ferdinand style. The outcome is debatable as some say it’s “awesome” and others say “horrific!”. Watch here and let me know what your verdict is. Oh, and me? I like it! But come on, folks – cover “If U Seek Amy”!
In Toronto Jazz Fest news, it looks like The Sea and Cake will be making a stop in town on June 27th for the festivities at the Supermarket. Tickets are $27.50. Also taking part will be Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings withBlackburn at Nathan Philips Square on June 26th (8:00 pm). That same night, Jose Gonzales will be taking the stage at the Harbourfront Centre. Tickets for that show will be $30.00 and can be ordered here.
Speaking of Harbourfront, the annual Canada Day festivities have been announced and this year, The Constantines and Chad Vangaalen will be the entertainment of the night. The show will be all-ages and free.
The 1990s will make a stop at the Horseshoe on June 3rd.
The Bug will be at the Social on July 4th.
Drums of Death will open for Peaches at the Phoenix on May 20th. Tickets are still available for $24.50 and this is a 19+ show.
Happy Listening!
Musically,
Melody
News Update!
March 17th, 2009 | By: Melody Lau
Broken Social Scene
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Tis a beautiful day so let’s all pray to Mother Nature that this will hopefully stick around for a while (although forecasts for this week is still quite iffy). If not, I’ve still got some news that’ll hopefully brighten your day quite a bit!
A biography of Toronto collective, Broken Social Scene will be released on May 16th. Written by journalist Stuart Berman, This Book is Broken will chronicle the life of the band, drawing from numerous interviews with band members and will also feature various photographs and past gig posters. Pre-order the hardcover bookonline now and you can recieve a limited-edition, autographed copy and a bookbag.
The Sounds have announced that they will be releasing a new album, entitled Crossing the Rubicon, on May 26th. As promotion for said release, the Swedish rockers will be making a tour stop at the Mod Club on April 28th.
Death Cab For Cutie will release a new EP (digitally on March 31st) entitled The Open Door. Catch Death Cab at the Sound Academy on April 5th with Cold War Kids and Ra Ra Riot; tickets are $40.50. Here’s the tracklisting for the EP:
The Open Door:
01. Little Bribes
02. A Diamond and a Tether
03. My Mirror Speaks
04. I Was Once a Loyal Lover
05. Talking Bird (Demo)
The Constantines also announced an EP (available today, digitally). Too Slow For Love consists of many stripped-down versions of already released material, accompanied by a cover of Jon Langford & the Sadies’ “Strange Birds”. Catch them with The Weakerthans and The Waking Eyes at the Phoenix from March 31st to April 2nd; tickets for the April 2nd show are still available for $25.00 (the other two nights are sold out). Here’s the tracklisting:
Too Slow for Love:
01. Young Lions (Stripped-down Version)
02. Shower of Stones (Stripped-down Version)
03. Conductor (Stripped-down Version)
04. Our Age (Stripped-down Version)
05. Strange Birds (Jon Langford & the Sadies cover)
06. Do What You Can Do (Stripped-down Version)
07. I Will Not Sing a Hateful Song (Stripped-down Version)
Happy listening!
Musically,
Melody
