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Memphis @ NXNE 2007

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) June 9, 2007 11:00 am
Background/Composition: Friends and collaborators Chris Dumont and Stars frontman Torquil Campbell formed pop outfit Memphis in 2002. Don't call this a side-project though; Campbell insits they're a full-fledged band. Grade: 85 Comment: I'll admit it, I get a little excited every time I see a band haul a cello on to a stage. Though...
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Memphis — A Little Place In The Wilderness

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By Cameron Gordon (CHARTattack) August 15, 2006 6:56 pm
If you didn't get your pop noir fix from the last two Stars full-lengths, you might consider picking up this disc from Memphis, a project from Stars ringleader Torquil Campbell. A Little Place In The Wilderness takes Stars' blueprint for moody, melodic indie rock and pares things down even further, although there aren't many obvious stylistic...
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Memphis @ CMW 2011

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) March 11, 2011 6:41 pm
Background/Composition: Memphis is Stars singer Torquil Campbell's side-project with longtime friend Chris Dumont. Here Comes A City, their first album in five years, came out this week. 

Grade: 85

Comment: When Campbell decides he's sick and tired of being a musician, he should just go into stand-up. Not to fault Memphis' tunes — which...
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I Read The News Today... For March 11, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) March 11, 2011 5:21 pm
Aww, the screaming fat man and the little dandy are totally friends now. —MuchmusicOmar Rodriguez Lopez has announced a North American tour for fans of qwerrrrrrrYYYYYYYYYYYY44x4x4xbapbapbap#######@D@D@D@DYERPzzzz. —Rodriguez Lopez ProductionsBlack Lips have released the tracklist to Arabia Mountain, their forthcoming album out June 7. We're...
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I Read The News Today... For March 3, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) March 3, 2011 4:11 pm
Public Enemy will headline a day at this year's Bestival in England, joining The Cure and Primal Scream, who are the other bill-toppers. —BBC Radio 1 Memphis, Stars singer Torquil Campbell's side-project with Chris Dumont, are giving away two tunes from their upcoming Here Comes A City album. You can get "I Am The Photographer" and "I Want The...
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I Read The News Today... For March 2, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) March 2, 2011 4:50 pm
Some total douchebag(s?) decided to steal gear from a Hamilton, Ont. practice space Saint Alvia and two other bands, June & July and Eat Me Suck City, use. A total of $30,000 worth of gear is missing, and you can find out what the asshat(s?) stole over at Saint Alvia's website. The bands would greatly appreciate any information about who did...
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Zeus, Cuff The Duke, Die Mannequin Headlining CHARTattack CMW Showcases

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) January 21, 2011 4:48 pm
March is still more than a month off, but it's about time we let you know who's playing the annual CHARTattack/Shoe Canadian Music Week showcases at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern this year. Cuff The Duke, Zeus and Die Mannequin are our marquee acts this time around, and each band will headline a night at the 'Shoe. Still Life Still, Winter Gloves,...
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I Read The News Today... For Jan. 10, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) January 10, 2011 3:30 pm
Vince Vaughn's new movie The Dilemma might look like it's going to be awful, but its soundtrack looks awesome. It'll feature The Black Keys, Band Of Skulls, The Hold Steady and other awesome bands and is out tomorrow online and in stores Jan. 18.The 11th Wavelength festival will be held Feb. 16 to 20 at venues throughout Toronto. It'll feature...
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Memphis Get All Lemony Snickety

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By Leah Collins (CHARTattack) August 21, 2006 4:30 pm
With the final installment of his Series Of Unfortunate Events books arriving this October, Lemony Snicket (a.k.a. Daniel Handler) may be looking to toy with the lives of indie rockers instead of orphans. The children's author will direct a video for Canadian dream-pop duo, Memphis. According to Memphis frontman (and erstwhile member of Stars...
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New Releases: The Golden Dogs Eye Big Breakout

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By CHARTattack Staff August 14, 2006 5:00 pm
The Golden Dogs are known as one of Toronto's best party bands, but they don't have much of a rep outside the city. That's because lineup problems prevented them from touring the country to promote their debut. But that's all about to change with the release of Big Eye Little Eye, which hits stores Tuesday. Not only is it one of the best CDs...
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Memphis — I Dreamed We Fell Apart

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By John Teshima (CHARTattack) August 31, 2004 3:23 pm
Reuniting for their sophomore effort, Torquil Campbell (Stars) and Chris Dumont have created a charming, but sleepy album. Shifting between echo-y guitar soundscapes, understated lounge grooves and other subtle textures, these boys achieve a dreaminess this side of soporific. Think Grapes Of Wrath on barbiturates produced by Brian Eno and you...
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