Colin Stetson

The National Battle Sobriety

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By Josh Visser (CHARTattack) May 22, 2009 3:34 pm
To me, The National aren't a band that sell out the Kool Haus. They're the group you listen to while nursing a whiskey alone on a bar stool, thinking about friends you've loved and lost. But between 2007's very successful Boxer, the amount of airplay the Obama campaign gave their music and Interpol's sudden suckiness, The National have become...
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The National (photo by John Papamarko)
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WATCH: Colin Stetson - "Those Who Didn't Run" official music video

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By Maxim Morin (CHARTattack) December 20, 2011 10:19 am
Colin Stetson’s benchmark year has included the release of the Polaris Prize short-listed record New History Warfare II: Judges, a critically acclaimed EP in Those Who Didn’t Run and many guest appearances on some of the most popular albums, including the latest from Bon Iver and Feist. The year isn't over yet for this...
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MP3 Roundup: New music from AU, Fol Chen, Saint Saviour

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By Dan Busheikin (CHARTattack) December 8, 2011 12:38 pm
AU - "Solid Gold" In anticipation of their forthcoming third album, Portland-based duo AU released a 7" that includes A-side "Solid  Gold." The fast-paced jaunt guests saxophone virtuoso Colin Stetson, who shines on both bass and alto sax. Overall, a excellent piece of quirky orchestral pop.Fol Chen - "Back on Kent" Enigmatic LA music...
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BEST OF 2011: Our twelve favourite albums

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) December 6, 2011 10:00 am
The year is winding down, which means that year-end lists are winding up. Without further ado, here are our favourite 2011 full-length releases, selected by CHARTattack's devoted team of contributors, presented in no particular order. What did we miss?:...Chad VanGaalen - Diaper IslandI have to admit I got in to Diaper Island pretty late. But when...
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I Read The News Today... For July 13, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) July 13, 2011 4:13 pm
The Drums are back with a sophomore album called Portamento on Sept. 13. Regardless of what it'll sound like, Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire will probably still say there's "no soul in that band." The third in Radiohead's series of 12-inch vinyl remixes of tunes from this year's The King Of Limbs is out "in two weeks." Yeah, there's no...
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I Read The News Today... For July 11, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) July 11, 2011 4:10 pm
Arctic Monkeys are heading on a North American fall tour in support of their recently released Suck It And See album. It takes place from September to November and four Canadian dates are on the itinerary. Gallows vocalist Frank Carter is leaving the band when their current tour is done. He's just launched a new project called Pure Love, and the...
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Who Is Colin Stetson?

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) July 7, 2011 12:55 pm
Some of you out there may be baffled by the inclusion of a certain fellow by the name of "Colin Stetson" whose New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges album made the Polaris Music Prize short list yesterday. (We're looking at you, Stereogum, since you guys posted a story dubbed "Polaris 2011 Shortlist: Arcade Fire, 9 Other Bands" yesterday. Colin...
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