NXNE 2007

General Miggs @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: These four Brooklynites walk a tightrope between between raw punk energy and sophisticated melodic compositions. Although a lot of the band's promo material makes much ado about a horn player, he was sadly nowhere to be found during this performance. Grade: 66 Comment:It was surprising to hear a band from...
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Million Dollar Marxists @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: With stage names such as Luke Nuclear and Timmy Trashbags, this Ottawa-based garage punk outfit make no qualms about their commitment to kick your ass. They managed to land a deal with the popular Gearhead Records back in 2004, fitting in well with that label's other bands such as New Bomb Turks and The Hellacopters....
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The Vibrants @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: Hailing from London, U.K. this five-piece alternative band revels in stadium-sized rock anthems. They've had the nod of approval from The Who's Pete Townshend and are now on the rise as one of the U.K.'s new buzz bands. Grade: 84 Comment:Though a lot of peeps came and went during the band's set, they captured a...
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The Outfit @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: The Outfit are a Toronto four-piece that rips several pages from the book of vintage rock 'n' roll. Despite being without a record label, the band once landed a slot opening for The Killers at Kool Haus and no doubt hopes to one day be headlining their own a gig there. Grade: 78 Comment: The Outfit ripped...
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The Diodes @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: After a 30-year break, one of Toronto's original punk bands, The Diodes, reunited for a truly triumphant gig. Two of the members now live in London, U.K., while the other two still call Toronto home. Bassist Ian Mackay's son backed them up on keyboards, fitting in remarkably well for a guy half the rest of the band's...
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Nif-D @ NXNE 2007

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 3:00 pm
Background/Composition: Armed with an assortment of digital equipment, Nif-D bravely faced the Silver Dollar audience alone. His layered experimental loops confused, bemused and amazed. Grade: 87 Comment:When he began, Nif-D invited the chattering audience to continue facing away from him for the entire set. Most obliged as he began...
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Jason Falkner @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 2:00 pm
Background/Composition: Jason Falkner is a one-man guitar pop machine from Los Angeles, California. Although he's also a part-time producer, Falkner's performance proved that he is clearly more than comfortable on the stage. Grade: 80 Comment:Armed with nothing more than a beat-up black electric guitar and a strong set of pipes,...
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Ladyfingers @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 2:00 pm
Background/Composition: Ladyfingers is Adam Weiner, a one-man rockabilly show from New York City. Grade: 74 Comment: Weiner roused the trendy Drake crowd with his well-oiled rockabilly stomp. Most impressive was his ability to move comfortably from trashy tunes about training bras and high school proms to more serious fodder like drug...
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Jim Protector @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 2:00 pm
Background/Composition: They're an infectious and noisy indie rock four-piece all the way from Sweden's less-trendy neighbour, Norway. Grade: 75 Comment: As if it weren't bad enough that the airline these guys flew in on misplaced all of their gear and baggage, they also had the underdog early slot. They patiently waited for someone,...
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Pete Elkas @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Reeder (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 2:00 pm
Background/Composition: Fresh off a cross-Canada tour with friend and fellow indie veteran Joel Plaskett, Toronto's indie rocker-turned-soulful rocker Pete Elkas and his wicked band proved that a little practise goes a long way. Grade: 92 Comment: Don't be misled by all the references to Elkas's current penchant for soft rock and old...
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Track Dirtyaz @ NXNE 2007

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 1:30 pm
Background/Composition: Combining hard rock and hip-hop is nothing new, but Track Dirtyaz weighed more heavily on the hip-hop side than most who mix the genres. They also showed more musical savvy than the Limp Bizkits of the world by blending blues and soul into their loud and proud sound. Grade: 73 Comment: Maybe the Dirtyaz...
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No Dynamics @ NXNE 2007

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 1:30 pm
Background/Composition: Toronto's post-punk soul quartet have made big waves and regularly get celebrity treatment from the city's two alternative weeklies. Did Jeremy Finkelstien's "Best Drummer" award from Now Magazine go to his head? He definitely took control of the show. Grade: 79 Comment: No Dynamics were in the...
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The Carps @ NXNE 2007

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 1:30 pm
Background/Composition: Drummer/singer Jahmal Tonge and silent partner Neil White (bass and keyboard) grabbed the dance-punk trend by the balls and gave it a squeeze. Grade: 81 Comment: At 9 p.m., The Carps made themselves a tough act to follow. White's brisk, buzzing bass would have set the crowd on fire had they already been warmed...
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Bloodshot Bill @ NXNE 2007

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By Sarah Kurchak (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 1:00 pm
Background/Composition: A one man rockabilly force of nature who plays guitar, drums and sings. Grade: 81 Comment: An interesting study in contrast took place at 10 p.m. at the El Mocambo on Saturday night. While a pretentious Saga-inspired band lulled an already lackluster audience into an even greater state of passivity with their...
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Frankie Whyte And The Dead Idols @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Littlefair (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:30 pm
Background/Composition: Frankie Whyte and her three Dead Idolsplay some unabashed punk-influenced rock 'n roll. Grade: 70 Comment: It was a full-on assault on the ear drums —volume aplenty propelled the band's tunes through the crowd in the back room at the Rivoli. Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations 80-100: Exceeds skill and...
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Charlemagne @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Littlefair (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:30 pm
Background/Composition: Five guys putting their hard hats on and grabbing their guitar cases, cranking out melodic, country inflected indie rock with a little workin' man sensibility thrown in for good measure. Grade: 78 Comment: Another band who aren't necessarily reinventing the wheel, but they've pimped it out with a rusty hubcap...
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Justin Nozuka @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Littlefair (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:30 pm
Background/Composition: A young, singer songwriter whose guitar troubadour stylings were backed up by a low-key, though pretty good rhythm section. Grade: 75 Comment: The sensitive yet accomplished Nozuka had the girlsscreaming and throwing their hands in the air as he strummed out hookafter hook to the delight of the capacity crowd...
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Hello Operator @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Littlefair (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:00 pm
Background/Composition: Five guys who play a very poppy yet heavy mixture of straight ahead rock couloured with a couple of new wave influences thrown in for a little variety. Grade: 72 Comment: Non-threatening pop-rock was the name of the game. Hello Operator aren't looking to break any new ground when it comes to radio-friendly rock...
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Put The Rifle Down @ NXNE 2007

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By Evan Dickson (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:00 pm
Background/Composition: Put The Rifle Down are a techno-pop four-piece with more cowbell. Thanks to his sharp-looking headphones, drummer Anthony Bruno blended well with his digital counterpart, the drum machine. Grade: 78 Comment: The electric quartet could bounce the audience like a basketball with their tight dance rhythms and...
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Neverending White Lights @ NXNE 2007

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By Matt Littlefair (CHARTattack) June 11, 2007 12:00 pm
Background/Composition: Daniel Victor's expansive and often over the top soundtrack to sad movies brought to life in the confines of the Rivoli with four other guys lending support with guitars, laptops, drums and bass. Grade: 78 Comment: NWL continue to impress with their delicately complex tunes, which resonated with seemingly...
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