Watch the new Hey Rosetta! video for “Yer Spring” (above)
Alice Glass hospitalized in Tokyo for broken ankle. NME
God Made Me Funky and Saidah Baba Talibah to headline Toronto’s NuFunk festival, Feb 26 at the Opera House.
Basia Bulat to team up with Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra at the What Next? Fest, Feb 3 at the Hamilton Place Studio Threatre. Exclaim!
Chad VanGaalen - not a fan of the Tron sdtk. Spinner
Watch the new Rural Alberta Advantage video for “Stamp”. Rolling Stone
The Sheepdogs to tour with the Sadies in February. MySpace
New Shuyler Jansen LP to feature a load of guest contributors, due March 29 via Scratch. Exclaim!
King Cobb Steelie announce 20th anniversary benefit show, April 16, in Toronto at Lee’s Palace – proceeds to support children with hearing loss. Chart
Vancouver's Teen Daze starts record label called Cultus Vibes.
Misra Records returns with a free compilation download, featuring many of your favourite artists such as Destroyer, Great Lake Swimmers, Phosphorescent, plus many more! Exclaim!
Arcade Fire to perform at Serbia’s Exit Festival. NME
Justin Bieber’s perfect hairdo reportedly costs $750 per haircut. Pop Eater
A French court has convicted Warner Music CEO, Edgar Bronfman Jr., for “transmitting false or misleading information” during his time as executive at the Vivendi conglomerate, fining him $6.7 million. CBC In the meantime, Warner Music is seeking potential buyers. WSJ
The CRTC asks the CBSC to review its ruling on the Dire Straits song “Money for Nothing,” as it received over 250 complaints regarding the decision to censor the hit song. CBC
Congrats to Cake for scoring the lowest-selling #1 in SoundScan history! Billboard
Hear a new song from Robert Pollard’s Lifeguards project. Pitchfork
Lily Allen launches her own record label, In the Name Of, with financial support from Sony Music – first release will be the debut album by Cults. Guardian
Yoko Ono sells the rights to a collection of John Lennon’s letters. Guardian
RIP: Mossie Hancock, 95, Saskatchewan pianist and music instructor. CBC