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Camp Wavelength 2017 Lineup

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Get ready to grab your sparklers, tents, swim trunks and head to the island, Camp Wavelength is almost here. The line-up is nothing short of amazing. Local rockstars Dilly Dally will be headlinging the three day festival taking over Toronto Island, as well as, Deerhoof and Jessy Lanza.

The Wavelength experience is nothing like other music festivals. Three days spend on the beach with art installations live music and band members roaming about set this event apart from just a music event. It’s an odd world you need to experience.

Check out the full line up here.

Secret Show Secret Band, Here Are Your Clues.

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Festival d’été is giving Toronto a taste of what will be going down in Quebec July 3rd-11th, when the music festival starts up. The lineup includes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Lumineers and Toronto’s own, July Talk.
Not to fret! They’re not leaving Toronto out.  A secret band will be playing  a secret location TBA this Thursday, June 9th. Sneaky sneaky.

This is what we know so far: it starts at 6pm sharp and here’s a clue as to where it’s going down:

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Can you figure it out?

See you there!

 

 

TURF Artists Announced!

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Keeping it’s September schedule, TURF: Toronto Urban Roots Festival has announced the first wave of artists performing a the 2016 festival. Death Cab and James Bay will be headlining, alongside another yet to be announced. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, and there are still 19 more acts to be added to the schedule!

Field Trip Announces 2016 Lineup!

You’ve waited long enough! Here it is, Field Trip 2016. Featuring acts like July Talk, Santigold, and Brave Shores, the 4th annual music fest is going to hold some amazing acts. Taking place June 4th & 5th, it’s by far the best way to spend your weekend. Check out the line up below.

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SATURDAY JUNE 4TH 2016

The National
July Talk
Boy & Bear
Jazz Cartier
Bully
Tei Shi
Meg Mac
Tor Miller
Brave Shores
Most People
+ More TBA

SUNDAY JUNE 5TH 2016

Robyn
of Montreal
DIIV
Charles Bradley & His
Extraordinaries
Plants and Animals
Basia Bulat
Ra Ra Riot
Dear Rouge
Jason Collett
Lennon & Maisy
Eliot Sumner
Charlotte Day Wilson
Kalle Mattson

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Wayhome Announces 2016 Line up!

It’s finally happened, everyone can stop talking about how epic last year’s Wayhome was because this year’s will be even more amazing. Released today, the festival announced it’s 2016 lineup…and….it’s…going to be life changing.

Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem and The Killers are the big names everyone is talking about, but what sticks out the most of the line up are the amazing up and comers on the list. Folks like Banners, Dilly Dally, and Mothers are sure to great sets, not many may know about.

 

Check out the full line-up below!

Full Lineup
LCD Soundsystem
Arcade Fire
The Killers
Major Lazer
M83
HAIM
Chvrches
Ray LaMontagne
FKA twigs
Future
Chet Faker
Arkells
Beirut
Gary Clark Jr.
Mac DeMarco
Wolf Parade
The Last Shadow Puppets
Foals
The Arcs
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
Matt and Kim
Kurt Vile & The Violators
Glass Animals
Third Eye Blind
X Ambassadors
Bahamas
Stars
Tory Lanez
A Tribe Called Red
Half Moon Run

Phosphorescent
BadBadNotGood
Lucius
Patrick Watson
Vince Staples
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Savages
The Struts
GoldLink
Keys N Krates
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Lindsey Stirling,
Oh Wonder
Robert DeLong
Coleman Hell
White Denim
Shad
FIDLAR
Tourist
Noah Gundersen
Black Mountain
Marian Hill
Børns,
Bombino
Banners
Dilly Dally
Young Empires
All Them Witches
Mothers
LANY
White Lung
Bishop
The Paper Kites
Little Scream
Allie X
Braids
River Tiber
Tennyson
Boom Forest

City and Colour Announces 2nd Toronto Show

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Because we love you Dallas Green. City and Colour announces a 2nd night in Toronto. The musician will now play the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on June 17, 2016 in addition to the sold out show on June 18thThe second show has confirmed Shakey Graves as the supporting act, but the opening artist for the fist night it still TBA. If you missed your chance the first time around,this is your moment, get your tickets quick!

 

Full Canadian tour listing below

CITY AND COLOUR 2016 CANADIAN TOUR

06.02 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

06.03 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena

06.05 – Prince George, BC @ CN Centre

06.06 – Red Deer, AB @ Enmax Centrium

06.08 – Medicine Hat, AB @ Canalta Centre

06.10 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place

06.11 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome

06.12 – Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre

06.14 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre

06.15 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Community Auditorium

06.17 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre *NEW* (support TBA)

06.18 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

06.20 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre

07.16 – London, ON @ Rock the Park

07.22-07.24 – Victoria, BC @ Rock The Shores *NEW*

* = w/ Greyhounds

= w/Lucy Rose

‡ = w/Little May 

A Show to See: Lucius Announce Tour Dates

 

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In the wait of their new album, Good Grief, out March 16th on Dine Alone Records, five-piece indie-folk band Lucius announces their tour dates to follow. Check out the dates below.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

03.23 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave*

03.24 – Chicago, IL @ Metro*

03.25 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom*

03.26 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House*

03.28 – Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre*

03.29 – Boston, MA @ Royale*

03.31 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*

04.01 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall*

04.02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer*

* with Pure Bathing Culture

New Single, New Album: New Lucius!

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Gone are the acoustic guitars and vocal powered hymns, instead sleek pop and a brand new sound welcome fans in Lucius’ new video Born Again Teen.

Along with the video release, the band also announced the release date of their new album, Good Grief. Good Grief will feature 11 new tracks. March 11th 2016 will be the day the duo showcase their new look and sound to all.

Lucius, indie-pop band from new York, introduced themselves as serious talent with their intoxicating singles like, Don’t Just Sit there and Genevieve from the Lucius EP back in 2012. The five track EP, featured simplistic songs with strong vocals and catchy melodies paired with contrast between the sounds of melancholy and happiness.

Protest the Hero’s New Single Artwork Revealed

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And it’s glorious, isn’t it?  Protest The Hero revealed the new cover for their latest single Tidal. They’ve also began releasing their newest EP, in probably the coolest way out there. The newest single is part of, Pacific Myth, a 6 month long project set up by the band that will release a new single on the 15th of every month  to subscribers off of their new EP. The singles will be released on the same day at the same time and will not be available anywhere else.  As well as, receiving a single, the fans will also have access to artwork, lyrics and unlimited plays to the songs.

9 Hidden Gems of the Firefly Music Festival 2016 Lineup

It may be the middle of fall but already we’re getting a first glance at festival season. One of the first to start up some excitement is Firefly Music Festival. Releasing their line up today, the festival is going all out for their 5th year of the festival. Featuring some mind-blowing line ups, it’s no doubt 2016 festivals are going to have some killer names. Of course, the festival has the big ones, Florence + The Machine,  Tame Impala, Kings of Leon and Death Cab For Cutie. But along with the veterans, there are some show stopping hidden gems joining the line up.

Grouplove
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An American band responsible for making some of the most catchy well thought-out songs. Their first release Never Trust a Happy Song, held their first hit song, Tongue Tied, that you probably still get stuck in your head.

Oh Wonder

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Oh Wonder’s debut album released in last September and already they’ve caught fire. With hardy fan-bases in the UK, the pair was taking over Canada as well. With their quick success, they’ll surely be ruling this year’s festivals.

Transviolet

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The new band on the block with a lot to prove. Transviolet is a synth-rock mixing based in LA. They’re music is unforgettable once you hear it. The perfect mixing darkness and rock.

Coleman Hell
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Coleman Hell, another man catching fire. With his recent success’ you’ll probably see his name headlining a few festivals this season. His EP full of stunning songs and an album in the works, he’ll definitely be in the circuit this year.

The Struts

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Rockers from the UK, The Struts are everything you’d expect by looking at them. They go hard, loud and  make a memorable show.

Wet

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Emotional, talented and simply flawless  Wet is a band you have to experience. Touring around the world they’ve been introducing their sound to crowds in intimate venues one show at a time.

Powers

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Somewhere between The Ting Tings and MS MR, POWERS are a visual treat.  With the duo incorporating style into their blend of electro, they’re not only good, they’re interesting.

Atlas Genius

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Already playing the Hangout Music Fest, Atlas Genius will also be at Firefly. The Australian duo started in 2011, since then, they’ve released two albums, the latest of which, Inanimate Objects, showcases the growth and talent of the young musicians. Their first album exploded onto the scene catching praise from Rolling Stone. With the success of Inanimate Objects, they’ll be another name found on festivals bills on their upswing.

Catfish & The Bottlemen

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The always dark and brooding rock stars in the making. Seeing them at Osheaga, you get entrapped in their aura of pure rock. They’re a tribute to everything good about music, adding their own attitude and mark along their way to the top of the rock scene.

But whatever floats your boat, there’s something for you. The festival has everyone from Ludacis to Earth, Wind, & Fire. Check out the full line up below.

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