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Only love for The Von Bondies

February 15, 2009
The Von Bondies are back with two new female members, a new sound and a new album that boasts old school influences. Since their last release five years ago, the Michigan band has ditched their bluesy feel in lieu of garage rock and grunge beats consistent with “C’mon C’mon,” the song that put them on the map back in 2004.
Die Mannequin gets darker and warns of Toronto rapist

Photos: Pete Nema
February 11, 2009
In the midst of finishing up recording vocals on Die Mannequin’s sophomore release, Care Failure sat down to talk touring, love, life and loss. Having arrived back from LA earlier that day, she speaks with a tired tone that indicates she’s lived a lot for a girl in her early 20s, but adds just enough mystery to leave you in suspense.
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Flatliners break bones in bars and tour with idols
The Flatliners have a lot to celebrate. The young ska/punk/reggae band have toured with icons NOFX, Rancid and Less Than Jake, won FU Awards for best new artist (2008) and hardest working band (2009) and landed a deal with Fat Wreck Chords. About a month ago they were celebrating so hard, drummer Paul Ramirez broke his foot in a drunken stupor.
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Cancer Bats are soft at heart

February 11, 2009
Hidden beneath the loud screaming vocals, blaring guitars, Satan references and heavy drum beats is a softer, more intimate side of the Cancer Bats, a sweetness that, when combined with their talent, highlights why they were recently nominated for a Juno Award for New Group of the Year.
Jay Clark and The Jones
CD Review: Jay Clark and The Jones – Blue Cholera
February 10, 2009
Jay Clark and The Jones third full-length release Blue Cholera is, for the most part, an album filled with lost love, broken dreams and picking up the pieces. Although no matter how down tempo and depressing its songs get, there always seems to be a shimmering glimmer of hope on Blue Cholera.
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