Stream The New Emily Haines

Ms. Millan isn't the only Canadian super-group heroine indulging her muse with a solo effort. We love most everything Emily puts her piano and pipes on, but with the exception of "Nothing & Nowhere," the lugubrious lilt of these tunes... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE NEW EMILY HAINES»

Posted on October 4, 2006 (1 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene

The Pitchfork Effect

The only thing we like more than discussing Pitchfork are articles about Pitchfork. From the new Wired...It's hard to pinpoint a single factor responsible for Broken Social Scene's rise. The band's talent has certainly helped, as has a prolonged slump... CONTINUE READING THE PITCHFORK EFFECT»

Posted on August 28, 2006 (105 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene

New Akron/Family - "Gone Beyond"

Last spring, we were so blown away by psych-folk band Akron/Family's self-titled debut, we made 'em a Band To Watch. Since then, amid a marathon tour the band squeezed in some new recordings during chaotic Chicago studio sesions. The fruits... CONTINUE READING NEW AKRON/FAMILY - "GONE BEYOND"»

Posted on August 23, 2006 (8 comments)
Tags: Akron Family | Broken Social Scene

Sing With Feist, Yarn With Peaches

I'm not sure what the Santa Cruz Forever TCB Brick project is about, but I'm sad to see the Broken Social Scene Writes A Song About YOU auction has ended.Broken Social Scene will write a song about you or someone... CONTINUE READING SING WITH FEIST, YARN WITH PEACHES»

Posted on August 21, 2006 (7 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene | Feist

Behind The Broken Social Scene

As promised, a few more shots and thoughts on what most of you agree was the single greatest set of this weekend's Windy City festivalen. After snapping some shots for the first few songs, we went backstage and, if you... CONTINUE READING BEHIND THE BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE»

Posted on August 8, 2006 (35 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene | Feist | Lollapalooza

Adios, Illinoise

We’re still recovering from our sojourn to the self-described "musical center of the universe" this weekend, and a little worse for the wear. But the last days of Lolla gave us the festival's most unforgettable moments, amazing weather and... CONTINUE READING ADIOS, ILLINOISE»

Raconpalooza, Lollaween

A little of last night's "Steady As She Goes" for ya... Tried to get side-stage for them, but no go. "The Raconteurs want no one on stage. Good; I hate those all-access fuckers who stand on the stage at every... CONTINUE READING RACONPALOOZA, LOLLAWEEN»

Broken Social Scene @ The Hook, Brooklyn 6/28/06

Only for Broken Social Scene would we go to Red Hook on a Wednesday night. Okay, Broken Social Scene and an open bar. The occasion was Tag Team Media's fifth birthday and the Toronto music collective came to celebrate. It... CONTINUE READING BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE @ THE HOOK, BROOKLYN 6/28/06»

Posted on June 29, 2006 in Concert (4 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene | Feist

Broken Social Scene's Rejected "Puff The Magic Dragon"

Earlier this week, we wrote about Paper Bag Records' cool indie rock kids' comp See You On The Moon and gave you an MP3 of Broken Social Scene's trippy "Puff The Magic Dragon," which you deemed weird. Well, it actually... CONTINUE READING BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE'S REJECTED "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON"»

Posted on February 24, 2006 in MP3 (14 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene

Indie Rockers Sing For The Kids

Paper Bag Records put together a compliation with the goal of making long car journeys more enjoyable for both children and their indie-lovin' parents. It's called See You On The Moon and the eclectic mix is fantastic. From silly (Kid... CONTINUE READING INDIE ROCKERS SING FOR THE KIDS»

Posted on February 21, 2006 in MP3 (19 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene

Have Yourself A Merry Pixie Chrismukah

Going to Hammerstein to see Les Pixies this week? Share with us your reviews, setlists, blurry camera phone pics, etc... DEC 11 w/ TV On The Radio DEC 12 w/ The Datsuns DEC 13 w/ Mission Of Burma DEC 14... CONTINUE READING HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY PIXIE CHRISMUKAH»

Posted on December 12, 2004 (10 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene | TV On The Radio

Other Music Stole My Paycheck

I meant to write about these records weeks ago, but Ashlee Simpson distracted me. Here are the new and rediscovered foreign accents that have been rocking the iPod lately. Brazil's Lô Borges, Germany's Kreidler, Spain's Musica Dispersa/Sisa, and Canada's Feist...... CONTINUE READING OTHER MUSIC STOLE MY PAYCHECK»

Posted on November 1, 2004 (20 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene | Feist | Kreidler | Lô Borges

Apostle Of Hustle

Apostle Of Hustle is Broken Social Scene guitarist Andrew Whiteman's new side project. The Big Ticket has got two MP3s from their debut Folkloric. Recommended if you like BSS.... CONTINUE READING APOSTLE OF HUSTLE»

Posted on September 13, 2004 (3 comments)
Tags: Apostle Of Hustle | Broken Social Scene

The Wicker Park Soundtrack

Yesterday I mentioned the movie Wicker Park. IMDB describes the plot: "A young Chicago investment banker (Josh Hartnett) believes a woman he sees in a cafe is his long-lost love. His conviction leads to obsession, as he puts his life... CONTINUE READING THE WICKER PARK SOUNDTRACK»

Posted on July 22, 2004 (67 comments)
Tags: Broken Social Scene