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ILL SCARLETT IS GOING ALL DAY WITH IT New album f...

2007-07-09T12:21:00.000-04:00

ILL SCARLETT IS GOING ALL DAY WITH IT

New album from Mississauga/Torontos very own, ILL SCARLETT- "All Day With It" will be in stores Tuesday July 10. Album features the #1 single "Nothing Special" and the Fifa Cup anthem, "Whos Got It". All Day With It- in stores Tuesday July 10

Want to meet illScarlett?

Well, you can see and meet them at the following locations:

July 3- Warped Tour (Vancouver- at the In The Basement tent)
July 5- Warped Tour (Calgary- at the In The Basement tent)
July 9- MTV Live
July 10- MuchOnDemand
July 10- Opera House (Toronto)
July 13- Molson Ampitheatre (Toronto- opening for Billy Talent)
July 22- Scenefest (St. Cathariens)
July 29- Wake Stock (Toronto- at the In The Basement tent)
Aug 5- Cutting Edge Music Festival (Grand Bend)
Aug 11- Warped Tour (Barrie- at the In The Basement tent)
Aug 12- Warped Tour (Montreal- at the In The Basement tent)

Keep tuning in to www.illscarlett.com for more information and dates

AVRIL KICKED @$$ AT MMVAS

2007-06-19T13:06:00.000-04:00

That's Right Folks Avril made a Bang @ the MMVA'S on Sunday night taking home two awards... One for Best International Video by a Canadian Artist as well as, Favorite Canadian Artist ** as the teary eyed Avril accepted the award**. Not only did Avril take home two awards but she also Banged out the MMVA'S @ the end of the show, Rocking out with "Girlfriend". If you didn’t get a chance to catch up with the MMVA’S hit up the web site www.muchmusic.com or hit up the Link posted below..

Check Out the Clip Of Avril's Performance @ 2007 MMVAS:

There is a secret- do you know it???

2007-06-13T16:18:00.000-04:00

I watched a movie last night and it got me thinking about life in a different way.
The film is called The Secret

This film allows you to open up your mind and see the universe in a different way...a way you may have not seen it before. You get to see how smart and powerful the universe is and how each of our actions and thoughts affect what we do and how the universe responds to us.

There is a secret to everything: joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you ever wanted. The greatest minds in the world like Beethoven, Shakespeare, Einstein, Plato, and Newton all knew the secret. Now, you have a chance to know the secret.

Do you want to know what the secret is? I could tell you- but it would noy be as exciting. So go rent the 2006 release, The Secret, and see how you could change your life forever.

Albert Hammond Jr. Fans??

2007-06-06T16:10:00.000-04:00

Check it MTV Live Show!

MMVA'S 2007

2007-06-01T22:11:00.000-04:00

The 2007 MMVA's are coming back to Toronto on June 17 2007. Canadian Rockers are bound to tear up Queen Street West with their dynamic hits and energy! Scheduled to play this year include: Princess of Rock- AVRIL LAVIGNE, Streetsville's Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Hilary Duff, Finger Eleven, The Used, Maroon 5, Belly, and Fergie (from Black Eyed Peas).

The MMVA's are not your typical award show. Infact, it is an outside event with over 30 000 screaming fans!!! At the MMVA's- anything goes... whether Avril Lavigne drops her drawers and shows that cute butt of hers (like she did 5 years ago) OR pop sensations Hilary Duff and Joel Madden (from Good Charlotte) find romance... who knows what will happen this year at the 2007 Much Music Video Awards!

BRMC LISTENING PARTY

2007-05-10T13:24:00.000-04:00

For all you BRMC FANS... there is going to be a listening party TONIGHT @ THE HIDEOUT 484 Queen st. W ... Come down so you can hear your fave tunes from BRMC - Baby 81 plus much more .....

More Modest Mouse Stuff

2007-05-03T19:07:00.000-04:00

Hello All,

Here is another interview with involving Modest Mouse. It is from Spin and pertains to the greatest rock and roll team ups in history. The subject is Johnny Marr from the Smiths joining the band for the recording of We Were Dead...... http://www.spin.com/features/magazine/2007/03/0704_modestmouse/

Laters

WP

WIN BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB TICKETS

2007-05-03T11:58:00.000-04:00

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has returned with their 4th studio album “Baby 81”, and you and a friend have a chance to see them live in Toronto. Enter below to win a pair of tickets courtesy of www.iloverock.ca !!! ALBUM AVAILABLENOW!!!

Goose Is In The Playoffs!

2007-04-21T22:06:00.000-04:00

Well sort of......

I was watching the Canucks and Stars playoff game this evening and I thought I would call my dad. While we were chatting I heard a familiar song in the back round, I turned up the volume on my TV and sure enough it was "Black Gloves" playing over the P.A. I am really happy to hear this as it proves that finally someone under the age of 30 is selecting music for sporting events. Have you noticed how bad some of the music is at sporting events? and no to mention on TV as well? Now don't misunderstand me as I love the classics at games but some things make me want to cram thunder sticks in my ears! Well gotta get back to the game and GO STARS!

Laters

WP

Issac Brock Q&A

2007-04-17T14:43:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone,

Sorry once again school has been running my life again but I am almost done!

I am passing along an interview with Issac Brock of Modest Mouse from Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/news/qa/story/13712527/qa_and_exclusive_audio_isaac_brock
I had read it a few weeks and found the link here to it. Check it out....... it is pretty interesting if you are a fan!

Laters

WP

(the) Plasmarifle

2007-04-16T17:25:00.000-04:00

A Metal/Grindcore quintet emerging from the hardcore bowels of Montreal...(the) Plasmarifle is slowly but surely making there way to the top of a short list of like minded Canadian bands. (the) Plasmarifle, a collection of a few heavy hitters in the music scene, has maintained stride in search of a perfect platform to speak their minds...check this brutal band out at:

http://www.myspace.com/plasmarifle

Be warned...this is not for the weak at heart...

Scramble>worry>worry>scramble or a Good Time in Edmonton

2007-04-15T10:38:00.000-04:00

One week ago I was visiting my family, celebrating 5 birthdays and belated Christmas, and life and work in general was on track. You might be thinking 'Huh?! belated Christmas in April? You consider that on track?!' Well, perhaps you will be more understanding when I say we had to go to Edmonton to see my family.

My husband and I drove to Edmonton with our pug, Guinness, and between her catterwauling (everytime the car slows down, she lets out the most ungodly wailing noises) we listened to Goose, as recommended by a friend. We were taken aback by how energetic and catchy it was- definitely worth checking out!

Above all else, we had to get to Edmonton by noon- my dad is an amazing musician, and he jams every weekend at the CastleRock pub. I try to make it a point to get to see him play when I'm visiting.

Back when he was a lad, he taught himself to play guitar and harmonica, but there is a surplus of guitarrists at the CatleRock, so he brings only his blues harps. All 20 of them. Possibly more- enough to fill both sides of the case my mom just bought him for his birthday; apparently he was getting razzed for carrying around his beauties in a plastic Safeway bag.

No one plays harmonica like Gerry Pearson. He's got the harmonica belly fire. Belly fire being the obvious passion that people exude when they do something they really love. It doesn't matter if he knows the song, or if he's even heard it before- tell him the key you're playing in, and he can hold his own. Always. Its a real gift. From 'Green Onions' to 'Keep on Rocking in the Free Word,' he can do it all. If you're in Edmonton, (St Albert more specifically,) try to make it to an open jam- there is nothing like it! Sometimes, well known musicians pop in too- a few weeks ago, my dad played with BB King's bassist.

So Monday comes, and with it the regular work week... And Monday slips into Tuesday and my team misses a deadline despite 14 hour days. Tuesday, we were determined to finish up... and that usually means trouble. So, after another 14 hour day and eating nothing but cinnamon hearts I've had in my desk since valentines day, we're ready to 'go live' on the new website. I've been told for weeks that there were sections of the website that could not be tested until we went live, so I'm worried, but not to worried. We go live, things appear to be working, and the few pages that aren't are chalked up to 'still being published'. We all go home. admittedly, I'm almost out of cinnamon hearts, so I'm ready for some real food. and from home I check out the website, which is 1/3 down, and there is no way to contact our developers until 10 am Wednesday... and the pace of the week is set: Scramble>worry>worry>scramble.

It is over. Monday will bring a new set of challenges, like my yearly performance review. Couldn't it have been before last week's fiasco?!

The sun is back!!!!

2007-04-13T00:58:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone,

Sorry about not posting in awhile as I have been busy with school. Having spent so much time over my laptop these past few weeks has given me much time to listen to music. The main things I have been listening to are Goose,Peter Bjorn and John and Sufjan Stevens.

I have had the Goose album for awhile now and although I have listened to it quite abit I have not done an in depth listen. While I was putting together my presentation at 1am last week I found it really pumped my up and gave me that push I needed to get to 3am and finish the stupid thing. The tracks I really liked were Bring it on,British mode( I really liked the bass line on this one) and Low mode.....

The Peter Bjorn and John album is really good and I want to go and pick up some of their euro releases....hmmmm maybe tomorrow? but anyhoo have you seen the video for Young folks? It kind of reminds me of those filmstrips from the 50's. Keeping in mind I was not alive in that era and I have not seen a filmstrip since I was in elementary school. But if I had to describe it that's what I would say.

As for Sufjan Stevens I have been studying to all of his stuff as it helps me study. It is hard for me to recommend any particular song so I will just say get the Michigan,Illinois,The Avalanche and Seven Swans albums.

Well I am off to bed as I will be up early for BSD 2007 tomorrow !!!

Laters

Wildpirate

"No Fears Tour" '07...

2007-04-05T17:37:00.000-04:00

The "No Fears Tour" rolled into town on February 28th, sporting Killswitch Engage, DragonForce, Chimira, and He Is Legend. Ready to pull out all the stops, He Is Legend and Chimira warmed up the chilly crowed coming in off the cold Montreal streets... leaving them anxious for DragonForce and their onstage guitar antics, between Heman Li and Sam Totman. Leaving the crowd on the brink of exploding with Metal pleasure, they handed the stage over to Killswitch Engage, with special guest Pat Lachman (Damageplan) filling in for Adam Dutkiewicz. The boys chimed in with a solid left upper cut. Leaving the crowd KO'd!!!

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Canadian does another hit!!!

2007-04-05T16:42:00.000-04:00

Looks like our Canadian singer songwriter Alanis Morisette takes a showdown with Fergie from Black Eyed Peas. Alanis’ parody to Black Eyed Peas’ “My Hump” is stirring up raves and laughter all over the world. It is true what they say, Canadians do it better….oh and that we have the best comedians. Check out Alanis Morisette’s version to “My Humps”

Dio "Heaven & Hell Tour" Montreal Bell Center

2007-03-30T14:46:00.000-04:00

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They say a photo speaks a thousand words...Some speak more than others. The essence of true rock captured without a single spoken word...

Switchfoot Live in Montreal...

2007-03-30T14:36:00.000-04:00

A ready and willing crowd embraced Switchfoot live in Montreal March 3rd by piling into a packed Le National in anticipation.

Copeland took the stage and warmed it all up by driving through tracks of their consistently growing commercial debut "Eat, Sleep, Repeat". Although still a rookie name on the scene the boys are building a fine nest for themselves.

As for the headliners; all who watched must have felt that Switchfoot came to Montreal wanting to make this one count; and count it did. The lads went above and beyond playing a set and made their fans part of the experience. Touring their new album "Oh! Gravity" and playing to a sold out crowd virtually every night across Canada and the US, these boys do it right by creating a show. An exciting experience offered to their fans almost as a gift for their loyalty and support. This Montreal crowd proved to be appreciative of everything Switchfoot brought to the table that night...including a cover of a tune by a well known Montreal band, Arcade Fire.

Danny "LIT" McCarney

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Sandstone City Roller Girls - New Recruit Tryouts

2007-03-30T13:45:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone!

So we held our first tryouts on Saturday and the number of girls were impressive considering we advertised withOUT using the media.

Looks like we have 7 girls joining us and fingers crossed that there is NO drama!

I will write more in a bit..I am at work and have just been beckoned...so STAY TUNED......

...........btw....check out "Goose"s new album.its INCREDIBLE!

Liz

Rage Against the Machine...

2007-03-28T11:12:00.000-04:00

Rage Against the Machine is set to add three more shows on to their reunion. The grandaddy show will remain Coachella...however anticipation is growing as RATM has announced a team up with The Wu-Tang Clan under the banner of "Rock the Bells", the acclaimed hip-hop festival kicking off in New York city on July 28th.

Rage Against the Machine will be headlining the festival which sold out 3 months in advance due to the announced appearance of the legendary L.A. band. RATM last took the stage in 2000 and are back now to "to rally young people against President Bush, the war in Iraq and the Republican Party", according to Morello.

Goose Pics

2007-03-27T14:55:00.000-04:00

HOT OR NOT???

Ahhh spring....well sort of.

2007-03-22T17:16:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone,

Well things have been pretty busy for me lately and I apologize for not posting for awhile.

I was cruising down 17th ave last weekend and got a chance to talk to some people there about music. One band that came up was Goose, if you have not heard of them I suggest you go try to find their disc Bring it on. I had a chance to talk to the lovely ladies at Purr and they have been loving Goose for over a year now. My friend who lives in Paris mentioned them to me last summer were they are in commercials and Champions league ads. So go check it out!

If you look to the right of this post you will see some of the bands that we are listening to. I would if you could try to find the Arcade Fire EP which is a little easier to get these days than it used to be. Some tracks of note are No Cars Go ( yes this is on neon bible but this version is better) I am sleeping in a submarine is also good. Famous last words by MCR is on there too. If you can locate a deluxe copy of Welcome to the Black Parade I would say get it, not only does it come in neato black velvet box it comes with a huge book full of art and production notes from the making of the album.

Well I am off to make my way through the melting snow.

Laters

WP

Simpsons are taking over the world

2007-03-21T15:04:00.000-04:00

It's finally coming... After 18 long years of hope and anticipation, it's finally coming. A historical event for a new era.... An event that will change our lives FOREVER. It's coming....July 27 2007

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE!!!! Will be in theatres everywhere. Look at the trailer below:

Goose "Bring It On" ya Bring it !!

2007-03-14T15:07:00.000-04:00

What can I say about Goose's album "Bring It On"?? Well for starters it totally fuckin Kills it!! There sound could be described as "PostpunkPop Electroclash Rock Rave" but I think not matter what it will make you want to dance and may be smash something while cutting some rug. "Black Gloves" is almost like an Electrohouse club anthem and surly will become a dancefloor shaker and a Rock out smasher. This track can even be heard in a clip on youtube being played at this years NHL All star game. Goose has also scored by landing themselves the theme to Heineken's new Champions League campaign. So Maybe if you still haven't heard em yet, You fuckin should geeezer! Because believe me, you will!! These four young lads from Belgium are going to blow up!! Even the Big Dj/Club super publication MIXMAG has had a say on Goose writing.."a live band with a strong dance undercurrent... a band to keep an eye on..." So Go Google em or go to there website http://www.goosemusic.com/ See the videos on Youtube as well "Black Gloves" and "British Mode" and Whatever Get with the NewSchool fools....

Papa Roach Doesn't Quite Deliver...

2007-03-14T12:50:00.000-04:00

California's Papa Roach hit the Metropolis in Montreal on February 22nd playing to a not so sold out crowd that were there to relive their post millennium angst. Singer Jacoby Shaddix's and his gang are better known for their own blend of rap rock, but with their new release "The Paramour Sessions" they try to leave behind the rap influence and fall flat on their face. Which they only proved to us during their performance while fans seemed unimpressed with the new material and occasionally coming back to life for such hits as "Last Resort" and "Between Angels and Insects".

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Chained to a laptop

2007-03-10T20:01:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone,

I am sitting at my lappy, trying to force my way through yet another weekend of assignments,papers etc.......Needless to say it is not very much fun.

The only benefit I get from weekends like this in addition to getting a degree so I can work one day is that it allows me to rock out to music. This weekend I have multiple playlists going on my iPod but one thing that is standing out it the Dashboard single by Modest Mouse. I have only been a fan for a few years but I have to say my favorite album from them is The Moon and Antarctica. particularly the songs paper thin walls and life like weeds.

I was not lucky enough to go see them last time they came through here but I was lucky enough to see my roommate imitate a dance he saw at the show. This dance was something to be seen and writing it down would not do it justice. Let me just say it involved him, a broken lamp fixture from the kitchen, a bruised nose, and a woken up roommate while I laughed in the corner.

My friend ( the woken up roommate) tells me that he rocks out to it when he catches it on the radio on his commute to San Jose every morning.

Well I should be getting back to the speech writing and such. I will catch you guys soon!

Laters

WP