Watch the NEW Kathryn Calder video for “Who Are You?” (above)
The Canadian federal government re-introduces online copyright legislation today – Vancouver Sun
First Bono, now Bill Clinton…K’naan’s campaign to raise awareness about the need for relief efforts in Somalia receives the former US president’s seal of approval; watch video – Spinner
AUX partners with the Toronto Sun to stream Toronto’s all-night free art event, Nuit Blanche. Twelve straight hours of your favourite bands covering “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” schedule to be released via Twitter.
Braids, Timber Timbre, and Galaxie lead the nominations for the GAMIQ Awards; winners to be announced Nov 13; see the full list & vote! – Exclaim!
US record label, Sire Records, not too thrilled with LIGHTS’ new album collab with Holy F*ck called Siberia – Spinner
Sudbury’s Ox announces the release of the tUCo, Nov 8th via Cosmic Dave’s Record Factory, which was originally recorded as a soundtrack to a movie that was never made; tour dates announced – Exclaim!
Vancouver’s Collapsing Opposites announce the release of their 5th album, with a mess of guest contributors, called Real Moving, due Oct 8th – Exclaim!
Toronto’s RatTail announces the release of their self-titled debut album coming Nov 15th via Unfamiliar Records – Exclaim!
Watch Japandroids perform a new song called “Fire’s Highway” – Stereogum
Watch MTV’s “In the Kitchen” with PS I Love You – vimeo
Sweden’s The Field announces NA tour dates: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver – Exclaim!
Emo’s, in Austin, Texas, has been sold and will be closing down after a major going-away party in December. Culture Map