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Guest Blog Review: The Return of Hole

Author:Julia Wallace | Feb 22 2010 4:00PM

Would you believe me if I told you that the first Hole gig in eleven years wasn't a total disaster?


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Guest Blog Review - Massive Attack Is Back

Author:Julia Wallace | Feb 16 2010 1:10PM

Last Monday I witnessed something very strange. One of the most commercially and critically successful British bands of the past two decades played a show in the very unassuming Newport Leisure


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ExploreMusic chats with Buddy Schaub of Less Than Jake

Author:Mike Sullivan | Jan 5 2010 4:00PM

Back in November, myself and special correspondent Mike Daly, went down to the Phoenix to interview Buddy "Goldfinger" Schaub of Gainesville Florida's Less Than Jake.


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Special Correspondent Mike Daly's Top 5 Albums Of 2009

Author:Mike Daly | Dec 24 2009 11:20AM

Special correspondent Mike Daly here, I have been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to do some great interviews this year for Explore Music, including Jord from Propagandhi and Matt from the


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An Evening with Luke Doucet for War Child Benefit

Author:Gord Dick | Dec 16 2009 12:30AM

It is always inspiring to see musicians supporting charities, and it makes for a special evening when you can get out and see some great live music while supporting a worthy cause.


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Hugh Dillon and Mike Patton Duet!....sort of

Author:Brent Chittenden | Nov 30 2009 4:20PM

Now another musician has entered the zombie apocalypse mix with Headstone-turned actor, Hugh Dillon, joining the cast of survivors in Left 4 Dead 2.


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5 Songs You Gotta Hear Today
  1. Jeff Martin

    The World is Calling

    Since the Tea Party disbanded in 2005, their former frontman has been working on a solo career, among other things. The lead single from his first and so far only solo studio album, 2006's Exile and the Kingdom, is reportedly an open letter to the Bush administration.

    Sounds like The Tea Party (you guessed it!), The Doors at their most worldly psychedelic
  2. Hello Beautiful

    Virginia Symphony

    This Whitby band blends punk, rock, and hip hop in a refreshingly unique and engaging way. Soundtrack For Scenario is out now, and keep an ear out for a new album in 2010.

    Sounds like 311, Billy Talent
  3. Think About Life

    Sweet Sixteen

    You might think about life while listening to this Montréal band, but you'll probably be too distracted having a good time.

    Sounds like SLAVE to the SQUAREwave, The Sounds crossed with a light-hearted MGMT
  4. The Rural Alberta Advantage

    Don't Haunt This Place

    Recently signed to Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst's record label, Saddle Creek ... catchy Toronto by way of Alberta indie rock ... incredible harmonies!

    Sounds like Ra Ra Riot, Death Cab For Cutie, Hayden
  5. Najuah

    I Don't Wanna Love U

    Toronto six-piece fronted by two sisters. Diverse influences, a rock & roll attitude, and some good grooves give them very broad appeal.

    Sounds like No Doubt stripped of their ska, some time before Gwen went bananas.