Gaze upon Ghettosocks‘ new video for “Invincible” and witness: a) a wolfman and a robot fighting b) choice verses from El Da Sensei c) directorial chops from Darrell Faria d) shapely ladies dancing e) Ghettosocks throwing down his lead single from his upcoming solo album
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Day 1, Part 3: South By Southwest
For my editor: Dave Jaffer of The Hour mugs in front of the tattoo parlour where Jason Street got his tattoo in Friday Night Lights Fresh Kils gives the lowdown on Austin Ghettosocks on food in Austin and that Juno nomination
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Day 1, Part 2: South By Southwest 2011
Oh Austin, how I love you. Just when you think South By Southwest may not live up to expectations, it kicks you in the arse with a great night of shows. It’s like throwing a party and being worried that no one will show up. Instead, several thousand people turn out and it’s the party […]
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SXSW Roundup
I have been getting a few emails with SXSW news so I thought I would share. Sadly Long Long Long will no longer be accompanying the Halifax contingent to the festival due to a lack of funding. The band says they’re still planning on a spring/summer 90-day tour through the US (with a few select Canada dates.) Duzheknew and Cousins will still be attending the festival as part of an insane 65-date U.S. and Canada tour. Carmen Townsend, In-Flight Safety and Rich Aucoinare also heading down, as is Jenn Grant.Halifax hip-hop will also be represented with the presence of
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Up front with Backburner
Wondering what to expect when the Backburner collective (Wordburglar, Jesse Dangerously, The Extremities and London-based group Toolshed, plus Windom Earle) hit the Seahorse stage on August 8? “The grown-up version of being in grade five and your teacher leaves the classroom. That’s right,” says Sean Jordan, AKA SJ the Wordburglar. “No teachers. Party time.” Call […]