All posts by Emily Plunkett
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The challenges of Battle of Santiago not bad ones to have
The unique challenges of labeling the organic, self-described afro-cuban-post-rock of Toronto’s Battle of Santiago is a bit of a “double-edged sword.” According to bandleader, Michael...
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Review – Sloan
Album: 12 Release Date: April 6, 2018 Genre: Alternative/Indie One of the glorious things about sitting down to listen to a new Sloan album is...
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CBC Playlist Live – A perfect grand finale to 2018 JUNO Weekend
As the 2018 JUNO Awards came to a close, there was just enough energy in everyone for one final party. Streamed to over 100,000 people...
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Artist encounters at Metropolis at Metrotown a hit
A short SkyTrain ride away from Vancouver’s downtown core lies Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre. There, on the afternoon of March 24, at the...
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IN PHOTOS – WEAVES a hit during JUNOfest in Vancouver, BC
Who: Weaves When: March 23, 2018 Where: Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver BC An extremely diverse and curious crowd gave Polaris Prize nominees and reigning rules...
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MusiCounts celebrated with Dear Rouge in Vancouver, BC
MusiCounts recipients were celebrated JUNO weekend during a performance at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Joined by JUNO Award winners, Dear Rouge, and in an event...
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2018 JUNO Awards Complete Winners List
With the 2018 edition of the JUNO Awards now come to a close, let’s look back at the winners who took home trophies: JUNO Fan...
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2018 JUNO Awards Red Carpet Highlights
The best in Canadian music passed through the JUNO Red Carpet Sunday night. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights: 1) Christian album...
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Jocks reign supreme in the 2018 JUNO Cup
Teams of NHL and Olympic champions went head-to-head against a team of Canadian artists of all stripes, March 23 at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre...
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Dear Rouge to perform free show with MusiCounts StarBand
Vancouver’s own Dear Rouge will be on hand at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza this weekend for a celebration of MusiCount’s Band Aid Program. The...
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Award Presenters for 2018 Junos announced
With the 2018 JUNO Awards just days away, it’s time to see who will be on hand to present the awards during the broadcast on...
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JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards performers announced
Ahead of the broadcast this coming Sunday, the 47th JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards are set for March 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. CBC...
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2018 Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Announced
The 25th annual Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has been announced for June 21 through 24; and with it, will once again bring one...
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Barenaked Ladies, the Jerry Cans, Diana Krall and Shawn Hook confirmed for 2018 JUNO Awards
The JUNO Awards have released the full line up of this year’s broadcast. Jazz vocalist Diana Krall and pop sensation and Fan Choice award nominee,...
