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Stanley Fest Day Two

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By Brian Pascual (CHARTattack) September 3, 2008 2:42 pm
When the original forecast of rain for day two of the Stanley Park Singing Exhibition changed to partly sunny skies, hopes for a repeat of day one's success were high. Just as The Evaporators brought high energy to the opening spot on Sunday, Seattle's Visqueen started Monday with their revved-up, sugar-coated power pop. Sounding like a less...
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Sasquatch 2008 Day One

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By Quinn Omori (CHARTattack) May 28, 2008 2:00 pm
For the first time in it's seven-year history, the Sasquatch Music Festival stretched over a full three days. Memorial Day might not sound like an appropriate excuse to party, but with nearly 100 artists and comedians sharing three stages, our American neighbours and hosts did a fine job of demonstrating how to properly celebrate a long weekend...
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Okkervil River And New Pornographers Make A Fine Concert Tandem

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By Steve McLean (CHARTattack) April 10, 2008 4:30 pm
The New Pornographers and Okkervil River launched their 15-date tour with the first of many sold-out shows they'll play across North America over the next two weeks. Even though I've seen both bands within the past month, it was a double-bill I couldn't pass up. Okkervil hit the stage at 9 p.m. sharp, with all six members of the Austin, Texas...
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Even Case And Bejar Can't Elevate The New Pornographers

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By Cameron Gordon (CHARTattack) October 22, 2007 3:00 pm
Reaction to The New Pornographers' latest full-length, Challengers, has been decidedly tepid — and with good reason. The album boasts some fine songwriting and nice melodies, but lacks much of the trademark spunk and energy shown on past releases. As a result, the their latest touchdown in Toronto was approached with caution by myself and about 1...
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The New Pornographers — Challengers

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By Noah Love (CHARTattack) August 21, 2007 4:07 pm
Ahhh, the warm, breezy, soft indie pop of The New Pornographers. Wait, hold on a second. That bag is reserved for Stars and The Hidden Cameras. The Pornos are known for their sugary sweet melodies and power pop punch. But Challengers seems to suggest the supergroup who started the trend are tired of doing the same old thing. The problem is that I'...
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Belle And Sebastian Overcome Their Venue

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By Noah Love (CHARTattack) February 27, 2006 4:00 pm
If you're going to put on a show featuring the best indie pop bill of the year in the middle of the winter, best not to do it at the Docks complex. I realize that room accommodates thousands and the sound isn't bad. But the sightlines are terrible and the fact that literally every single person seemed pissed off that they were on the other side...
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The New Pornographers — Twin Cinema

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By Bryan Borzykowski (CHARTattack) August 23, 2005 9:44 am
After two brilliant power-pop gems, an outstanding solo album from AC Newman and a superb live record from Neko Case, the chances of lightning striking again for The New Pornographers should have been slim. However, as this B.C. sextet prove time and time again, they're more than mere musicians. Although Twin Cinema doesn't deviate from...
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Todd Fancey — Fancey

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By Lauren Ferranti (CHARTattack) May 4, 2004 12:24 pm
This snappy little debut from the New Pornographers’ guitar/keys man enlists the help of some of his bandmates to round out the sound. The light and breezy pop music carries a bit of The Beach Boys on its back and, when the ensemble harmonies and tambourine chime in, a smiling smidge of Partridge Family. Feminine vocals and angelic harp lend an...
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The New Pornographers — Electric Version

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By Joanne Huffa (CHARTattack) May 6, 2003 10:30 am
Canada's own super-group is back with an album that doesn’t just pick up where their first, Mass Romantic, left off, but turns it into a more complex and arguably more satisfying beast. Neko Case, Carl Newman and Dan Bejar, the vocal Pornographers, sing their hearts out on Electric Version (sometimes alone, sometimes together in what has...
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The Longest Running Albums On The Campus Radio Chart

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) April 27, 2011 12:24 pm
Here is the complete list of every album that has been on the Campus Radio Chart for 20 or more weeks since September 1995. The albums are listed in chronological order with each week total.The dates in the brackets indicate the week the record initially entered the chart, followed by the last week of continuous presence before exiting the chart....
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Unreleased New Pornographers B-Side Online

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) April 21, 2011 11:57 am
If you went out on Record Store Day last Saturday, you might have been lucky enough to grab a copy of The New Pornographers' new seven-inch single for Together's "Moves." If you did, you might have noticed the presence of an unreleased B-side named "A Drug Deal Of The Heart."The tune was recorded during the sessions for Together, but wasn't...
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I Read The News Today... For April 15, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) April 15, 2011 4:34 pm
The Beastie Boys' Fight For Your Right Revisited 30-minute film is screening at Toronto's Royal Cinema on Wednesday. (More Canadian screenings will be held soon.) Hopefully, you get a ticket, otherwise your "future you" is stupid. —MuchMusic Bruce Peninsula member Neil Haverty's cancer is in remission! So to celebrate, the band have started...
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I Read The News Today... For Feb. 2, 2011

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) February 2, 2011 4:42 pm
The Sadies have just announced some eastern Canadian dates that'll take place in March and April. The Toronto alt.country band head back out on the road next week and will play some western Canadian dates from Feb. 11 to 18 before taking a break and starting to tour again in March. —MySpace The Foo Fighters have confirmed their upcoming new album...
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I Read The News Today... For Dec. 22, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) December 22, 2010 2:59 pm
Elbow have announced the date when you can expect to take a long, extended nap their new Build A Rocket Boys! album comes out: March 8. Get your jammies ready.  —NME Lauryn Hill's announced a North American tour that'll take place in January. It's like 1998 just slapped you right in the face! —Ticketmaster Chris Martin decided he'd rather eat...
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I Read The News Today... For Dec. 16, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) December 16, 2010 3:49 pm
Choclair's apparently still doing videos? And he's looking for a "Young Saukrates" in his new clip. So basically he's looking for a 20-year-old Andre 3000 with dreads. —Craigslist Gentleman Reg is opening for Sarah Harmer on tour next year. An albino and ginger on the road together... is kind of an adorable idea. —MySpace Burton Cummings wishes he...
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New Pornographers' Kathryn Calder's Top Albums Of 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) December 15, 2010 4:47 pm
We asked a pile of our favourite musicians about their top albums of 2010. Here's what solo artist and New Pornographers member Kathryn Calder said:1. Gigi — Maintenant This is definitely my favourite record of 2010. Based on the style of '60s girl group Brill Building songs, Maintenant is filled with a rotating cast of amazing musicians and...
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Video Of The Day: Kathryn Calder's "Slip Away"

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) November 30, 2010 2:50 pm
A couple of widdle bunny wabbits go stargazing one night in the video for Kathryn Calder's "Slip Away," but something awful happens when one is abducted by aliens! The little lady or fella (it's not clear) is taken to a red planet which may or may not be Mars and is inhabited by three-eyed goopy things and bird-like creatures. The two are later...
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