Watch the NEW Catl video for “A Sun’s Grave” (above)
The 34th annual Frostbite Music Festival, Feb 17-19, in Whitehorse, announces line-up: Handsome Furs, Whitehorse, The Dudes, Kevin Quain, Boxcar Campfire, Paul Pigat Trio, plus more! Exclaim!
The Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2012 will take place June 14-17, bands TBA – Facebook
The Sheepdogs to rock Kid Rock’s 3rd annual “Chillin’ the Most” cruise, Apr 26-30.
Randy Bachman and Fred Turner to perform “Takin’ Care of Business” in the new Will Ferrell film – Spinner
Kathleen Edwards discusses her latest album and her famous relationship with Bon Iver – AUX
The Weeknd working with Drake on video for “The Zone” – Prefix
Get To Know: Actual Water – Chart
Hear the new Patrick Watson single called “Into Giants,” from his forthcoming release Adventures In Your Own Backyard, coming Apr 17 on Secret City Records.
Hear a new Shimmering Stars song called “When I See You Again” – Pitchfork
Download The Darcys' new Steely Dan covers album, Aja
Watch the new Cancer Bats video for “Old Blood” – AUX
Watch the new Marine Dreams video for “Sudden Dark Truths” – AUX
Watch the new Phedre video for “In Decay” – GvB
Watch the new Theo3 video for “Away” – YouTube
Colin Stetson announces a handful of tour dates – Paste
Vancouver’s Rococode announces x-country tour dates, in support of their upcoming debut release, Guns, Sex and Glory – Exclaim!
Simon Cowell set to launch new TV talent show to find the world’s greatest DJs – NME
When should amateur musicians call it a day? Guardian
How 10 Major Songwriters Make Big Money – Rolling Stone
The Pirate Bay says they have begun hosting the files that 3D printers use to make records – The Daily Swarm
46 Billions Reasons why the iCloud can still beat Spotify – DMN
The RIAA releases a statement regarding the shutdown of Megaupload – The Daily Swarm