Everywhere Toronto-based rapper D-Sisive goes, Orville Knoblich follows.”That character plays a major part as far as the visuals are concerned,” says D-Sisive, otherwise known as Derek Christoff. So, musically, he’s D-Sisive. But visually, he’s Orville Knoblich, decked out in tuxedo, bowler and ostrich mask. Think of the figure, who appears onstage and on album covers, […]
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Bruce Peninsula’s gone big time
“We’re hell-bent on making new music,” says Bruce Peninsula’s singer-guitarist Neil Haverty. Although still riding the success of its Polaris Prize-nominated debut album, A Mountain is a Mouth, the Toronto band has postponed tours next year to start writing again. What form those new tracks will take is anyone’s guess. But for a band that […]
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Montreal’s Barn Burner seek brewsky, fair maiden
Gordon Ball Da Burners Montreal’s Barn Burner ride into town on a wave of sick riffage for the Pop Explosion, and they guarantee you will be pulled into their undertow (October 20 at Gus’ Pub with PIG, Straight Reads the Line and Architects. 9:30pm, $8/$10). Kevin Keegan (guitar, vocals) paints a rather atmospheric picture into […]
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Full Halifax Pop Explosion schedule now online
Ladies, meet Barn Burner Why don’t you peep the heck out of the Halifax Pop Explosion full schedule? Who are you most excited for? I’m stoked to see Dog Day (with new drummer Rob Shedden from Beat Material and The Got To Get Got), Bike Rodeo with the Pack A.D. and The Memories Attack with […]
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Best. Halifax. Concerts. Ever.
Sonic Youth Thursday, August 9th, 1984 Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Cafeteria One of the most talked-about shows of the last 25 years. Unfortunately, that talk is about how everyone missed it. Advertised as “killer rock + roll from NYC,” the poster, featuring a photo from Evil Dead, is one of the most […]
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More Pop Explosion excitement
Red Mass could check out some clothing stores in town By now you probably chomping at the bit to go to the Halifax Pop Explosion (October 20 to 24). What you might not know is that more wicked bands have been announced, to the tune of Brian Borcherdt, Bruce Peninsula, Crystal Antlers, Owen, Red Mass, […]
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Fresh Halifax Pop Explosion announcement: GIRL TALK
Presale on now, hit this up and enter 1786 for tickets. They are $20.
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More Halifax Pop Explosion line-up announcements
What do Mates of State look so smug about? Find out at HPX, I assume It’s about time to start accumulating stimulants to prepare for the Halifax Pop Explosion. Confirmed acts for 2009 are By Divine Right, Cadence Weapon, D-Sisive, Jenn Grant, Mates of State, MSTRKRFT, Two Hours Traffic, You Say Party, We Say Die, […]
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MSTRKRFT @ HPX
Photo: Davida Nemeroff Here’s lookin’ at you kid The Halifax Pop Explosion is bringing MSTRKRFT to town, which should be fun. Get tickets at Ticketpro.