Halifax Pop Explosion

I Read The News Today... For Jan. 26, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) January 26, 2011 3:54 pm
A special fundraiser's being held for Bruce Peninsula's Neil Haverty, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Toronto's Music Gallery will host the day-long event on Saturday, and funds raised will go to Haverty and his family to help him treat his illness and recover. —brucetrails.blogspot.com Here's something that's a bit weird, but not at the...
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I Read The News Today... For Sept. 8, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) September 8, 2010 1:06 pm
Well, this was unexpected... Fucked Up guitarist Ben "Young Governor" Cook plays a drummer in the new Jonas Brothers movie. Get a load of this: The Toronto Public Library will launch its 2010 Make Some Noise series with a free show from Diamond Rings at its Parkdale branch (1303 Queen St. W.) on Oct. 8. —Toronto Public...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Lineup Announced

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) August 24, 2010 3:23 pm
Sloan, GWAR, The New Pornographers, The Hold Steady and Tokyo Police Club are among the acts that will play this year's Halifax Pop Explosion. The festival takes place Oct. 19 to 23, and features more than 135 acts performing at over 18 venues throughout the city. Basia Bulat, C'Mon, The Casualties, The Golden Dogs, Great Lake Swimmers,...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Initial Lineup Announced

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By Bianca Marcus (CHARTattack) July 6, 2009 3:39 pm
Final Fantasy, Japandroids and Japanther will be among the acts playing this year's Halifax Pop Explosion. The festival, which is in its 17th year and showcases emerging Canadian and international talent, takes place Oct. 20 to 24. It will also feature performances by The Acorn and Ohbijou and a joint set by Julie Doiron and French folk outfit...
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Full Halifax Pop Explosion Lineup

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) September 24, 2008 12:42 pm
The entire Halifax Pop Explosion lineup has been revealed. Jay Reatard, Polaris Prize Music finalist Basia Bulat, HILOTRONS and White Cowbell Oklahoma are among the acts to join a lineup that includes Islands, The Inbreds, Monotonix, Woodhands and Polaris finalists Holy Fuck and Two Hours Traffic. This year's Halifax Pop Explosion features...
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Early Halifax Pop Explosion Lineup

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By CHARTattack Staff August 7, 2008 2:17 pm
Islands, Holy Fuck, Two Hours Traffic, Woodhands and a resurrected Inbreds are among the bands who'll play the Halifax Pop Explosion from Oct. 21 to 25. Among the other acts slated to play the 16th annual festival are Wu-Tang Clan member GZA, insane Israeli band Monotonix, Brutal Knights, Retribution Gospel Choir, Ruby Coast, Scarce and Ron...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Day Five: Joel Plaskett, Rich Aucoin And Eric's Trip

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By Shannon Webb-Campbell (CHARTattack) October 22, 2007 4:30 pm
ChartAttack sent Shannon Webb-Campbell to hunt down music at the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's her day five report: The final leg of this year's HPX had platonic indie couples up with the birds for the annual Just Friends Brunch at Gus' Pub. Over a vegan breakfast, hung over hipsters ordered a side of The Just Barelys, Their Majesties and Brent...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Day Four: Play Guitar, Museum Pieces And In-Flight Safety

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By Shannon Webb-Campbell (CHARTattack) October 22, 2007 4:00 pm
ChartAttack sent Shannon Webb-Campbell to hunt down music at the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's her night four report: The evening began at Gus' Pub, home of the two-dollar tiny-pint and the setting for BA Johnston's This Is What 110% Smells Like birthday bash DVD release party. Local mavericks Play Guitar were on stage when I walked into the...
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Halifax Pop Explosion: Apostle Of Hustle Cap Off Night Three

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By Shannon Webb-Campbell (CHARTattack) October 19, 2007 5:00 pm
ChartAttack sent Shannon Webb-Campbell to hunt down music at the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's her night three report: While celebrating its crystal anniversary, the Halifax Pop Explosion only grows more sophisticated with age. Day three began with a self-guided tour to the old world elegance of the Lord Nelson Hotel. Local digital artisan...
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Their Majesties

Halifax Pop Explosion Days One And Two: Tegan And Sara Mania

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By Shannon Webb-Campbell (CHARTattack) October 18, 2007 5:30 pm
ChartAttack sent Shannon Webb-Campbell to hunt down music at the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's her first report: Halifax has exploded once again, as the port city is crawling with local, national and international musicians. With the arrival of the season of the witch, the annual Halifax Pop Explosion frenzy began with a seemingly religious...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Reveals First Group Of Performers

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By CHARTattack Staff August 13, 2007 5:30 pm
Apostle Of Hustle, Eric's Trip, Joel Plaskett and Tegan And Sara are among the first bands confirmed for the 15th annual Halifax Pop Explosion. The music festival will feature more than 120 acts at 19 Halifax venues from Oct. 16 to 20. Among the other confirmed performers so far are AIDS Wolf, Miracle Fortress, Mother Mother and Young Galaxy...
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Halifax Pop Explosion: K-OS Reigns

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By Stephen Clare (CHARTattack) October 24, 2006 5:30 pm
ChartAttack sent Stephen Clare to experience the adventure that is the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's his report from Saturday: The rain, clouds, cold and wind didn't let up for a moment over the duration of the festival. Everything and everyone was soaked through to the skin. Maritimers like their weather, however, and the record attendance at...
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Kelly And The Girls at The Seahorse Tavern (Photo by Shannon Webb-Campbell)

Halifax Pop Explosion: Their Majesties Rule

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By Stephen Clare (CHARTattack) October 23, 2006 5:00 pm
ChartAttack sent Stephen Clare to experience the adventure that is Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's his report from Friday: Four straight days of rain turned the city soggy and sloppy. But even with no sun in sight, Friday's lineup still held promise to be the most energizing and diverse of the week-long festivities. Several workshops and...
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Halifax Pop Explosion: Pony Up Steal The Show

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By Stephen Clare (CHARTattack) October 20, 2006 5:00 pm
ChartAttack sent Stephen Clare to cover the adventure that is the Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's his report from Thursday: The autumn rain and cold have settled into Halifax for the season, but that didn't stop a mass of musicians and media from huddling together at the Tribeca on Thursday night for some warming, pre-show Maritime hospitality...
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Halifax Pop Explosion: Dog Day Are A Major Mid-Week Find

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By Stephen Clare (CHARTattack) October 19, 2006 6:00 pm
ChartAttack sent Stephen Clare to check out the adventure that is Halifax Pop Explosion. Here's his report from Tuesday and Wednesday: The Halifax Pop Explosion rolled in with attitude, atmosphere and ethereal style on Tuesday night under cold and grey Maritime skies, with the streets shrouded in thick Atlantic fog. Even the autumn rain didn'...
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Halifax Pop Explosion Preview

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By Stephen Clare (CHARTattack) October 17, 2006 5:30 pm
In a year that's already seen its fair share of musical tides, including last spring's Juno Awards, Halifax is again bracing for another sonic wave as the Halifax Pop Explosion takes over the city for a week-long showcase of new and emerging music.This year's festival, which begins on Tuesday night, will feature 115 bands over five nights at 15...
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Weakerthans, Plaskett, Bicycles And Cadence Weapon To Play Halifax Pop Explosion

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By CHARTattack Staff August 30, 2006 4:30 pm
The Halifax Pop Explosion will return for a 14th year with performances by more than 100 acts at 19 venues across the city from October 17-21. The first round of artists have been confirmed, and the festival lineup includes The Weakerthans, Cadence Weapon, The Bicycles, Jon Rae And The River, Pony Up, Julie Doiron, Christine Fellows, Great Lake...
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