February 2011
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The Rural Alberta Advantage video for 'Stamp'
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French Horn Rebellion announce debut album
If you want a definition of the word fun then listen to these guys. French Horn Rebellion (Robert and David Perlick-Molinari) kick off 2011 by announcing the US self-release of their debut album The Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion on April 19thdigitally and May 24th physically (Once Upon A Time Records), an Asian date with MGMT, a stop at Austin’s SXSW and a 27 date North American...
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Sea Of Bees - Westminster Library Feb 26, 2010
Sea Of Bees aka Julie Ann Bee performed a stunning set at Westminster Reference Library February 26th. More photos here.
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Winter Gloves release brand new EP
The Heart Out EP consists of three brand-new tracks recorded at the band’s hometown studio in Montreal over the Christmas holidays as Winter Gloves took that time to finish ideas that were started during the recording of All Red. Born Ruffians’ Luke Lalonde passed through the studio to contribute his signature vocals on the chorus of ‘Paper Pile’ after the bands’...
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Field Days new album 'Projector' free download
In 2010, Patrick Damphier (aka Field Days) found time to isolate himself in his parents’ Nashville, TN basement, record his debut album Projector on a 4-track reel to reel machine he acquired from an ex-Loretta Lynn staff writer, make the packaging for both CD and vinyl 100% by hand, and tour as the bassist for The Mynabirds.
Download Projector here.
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Interpol on 'Interpol' Documentary
Any Interpol fans out there need to watch this incredible documentary which was made by the Creators Project. The Matador blog calls it “an unprecedented look at the band’s history and creative process, with special emphasis on last year’s fantastic self-titled album.”
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Architecture In Helsinki new song and album
Four years since the release of their last album, Architecture in Helsinki have just given the tantalizing initial taste of their new full-length with first single “Contact High.” New album Moment Bends will be released May 3rd.
Contact High by Architecture In Helsinki
New album artwork for Moment Bends
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The Swallows release fourth album Demystified
Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem will see his band The Swallows release their fourth album Demystified on March 1st.
Download Shoot Out Sparks MP3 (right click, save as)
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Royksopp - Keyboard Milk MP3
You all must be excited for new Royksopp album. Here is a taster of what’s to come.
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Sloan celebrate 20th Anniversary with new album
Canadian indie pop legends Sloan celebrate their 20th Anniversay with 10th studio release The Double Cross out May 10th 2011.
In addition to releasing one of their best albums to date, the band will be celebrating all year long with special shows, an exclusive one-of-a-kind album artwork series as well as a sneak preview MP3 of ‘Follow The Leader’ that you can download here.
Follow...
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Hans Zimmer and Rodrigo y Gabriela collaboration
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides soundtrack to feature first time collaboration with Hans Zimmer and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
One of the summer’s most highly anticipated blockbuster movies, “Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides” features original music by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and a first-time collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Mexican guitar duo...
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Maroon 5 at Brixton Academy Feb 17, 2011
View more photos at Flickr
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Radiohead new video for 'Lotus Flower'
If you haven’t heard what everyone else has been talking about then you must be living in a hole. Just press play and watch.
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Wintersleep - New video for 'Preservation'
Watch this amazing new video for Wintersleep’s new video ‘Preservation’ directed by Sean Wainsteim
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Dry The River 'New Ceremony' Video Exclusive
Amplify This! favourites, Dry The River, performed an exclusive video for their new single ‘New Ceremony’ for Gigwise. Their anticipated debut album is set for release later this year through Transgressive.
Watch the full video here.
(Photo by Tom Oldham)
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Rye Rye - Party In The USA remix
I’m loving Rye Rye right now. She is going to define Summer 2011 - fun, hot, colourful and full of dance. Check out her video for Party In the USA with some awesome moves.
If you missed her last video for Sunshine, watch it here.
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Arcade Fire 'We Used To Wait' Live at Madison Sq
‘We Used To Wait’ is by far my favourite song from Arcade Fire’s latest album The Suburbs and this live performance at NYC’s Madison Square Gardens justifies why it is so amazing.
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Early Winters
Early Winters are releasing their self-titled debut EP on March 8th 2011. Comprised of acclaimed UK singer Carina Round, Canadian artist Justin Rutledge, L.A. producer/musician Dan Burns and Zac Rae (Pedestrian), Early Winters are a thriving musical partnership without geographical boundaries or limitations.
MP3: Spanish Burn
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Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues MP3
RCRDLBL featured a new song from the heavenly Fleet Foxes. Helplessness Blues is the new track from their new album of the same titled released May 3rd on Sub Pop/Bella Union. Expect a North American theatre tour to start in Vancouver at the end of April.
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Tahiti 80 release gorgeous new video for 'Darlin''
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Dan Mangan - New video for 'Sold'
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Little Scream performs The Heron and the Fox in a...
Those of you who are regular Amplify This! readers might remember my post about Little Scream, a gorgeous singer from Montreal. Well, she recorded a live version of The Heron and the Fox in a sub zero station in January for Gorilla vs. Bear and it sounds utterly divine.
Little Scream’s debut full length, The Golden Record, will be released on March 8th on iTunes and a physical release...
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Dinosaur Bones
Another Canadian band for you to lust over. Toronoto-based Dinosaur Bones are prepping the release of their debut LP My Divider, on March 8th 2011. Listen to the bass heavy thrusts of ‘Royalty’ for the proof of goodness.
Photo via Contra
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Dry The River at The Borderline February 5, 2011
Dry The River performed a sensational set at The Borderline last night for HMV’s Next Big Thing. If this band aren’t huge for 2011 then music is dead.
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WatchThe stunning Marques Toliver performing White Sails for Black Cab Sessions.
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