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Category: NewMusic Ten Blog

Fresh Fridays: Late Cambrian “Resolution”

Posted on February 7, 2016 By Sammy Younan

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Late Cambrian:

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Illuminated Chronicles: The Medicine Hat…Live @The Great Hall

Posted on January 9, 2015 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on Illuminated Chronicles: The Medicine Hat…Live @The Great Hall

On April 24, 2014 SoundStill presented Live at the Great Hall (an ex-church in Toronto). The dynamic lineup featured Union Duke, Juice, YUKA and The Medicine Hat. One live song from each band was recorded, live.

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Riot Fest Contest

Posted on August 29, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Riot Fest Contest

Our Riot Fest contest is now closed! Thank you to all who entered, you’re all No. 1 in our hearts. Congrats to winner Amber Bordun (Those jeers and rotten fruit hurtling your way is all out of love, I’m sure)…Y super gracias a Katherine McFarlane at Union Events East for providing the tickets. They’re still…

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Giveaway: Win Tix to Riot Fest Toronto!

Posted on August 12, 2014 By Sammy Younan 67 Comments on Giveaway: Win Tix to Riot Fest Toronto!

Please Note: Our Riot Fest contest is now closed! Thank you to all who entered, you’re all No. 1 in our hearts. Congrats to winner Amber Bordun (Those jeers and rotten fruit hurtling your way is all out of love, I’m sure)…Y super gracias a Katherine McFarlane at Union Events East for providing the tickets….

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5 Things You Missed at Young Doctors In Love’s Album Release Show:

Posted on May 31, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 5 Things You Missed at Young Doctors In Love’s Album Release Show:

I’ll give you a freebie, you missed one hell of a show! Young Doctors In Love are loaded with poppy rock hits and rocky pop hits and they kept them coming late in to the night. As per usual, Young Doctors put on a fierce performance with a few tricks up their sleeves for their…

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NewMusic Ten Interview with…the Sunparlour Players

Posted on May 20, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten Interview with…the Sunparlour Players

Andrew Penner and Michael “Rosie” Rosenthal of Sunparlour Players took some time out to answer questions about touring, their new album, The Living Proof, and more. Adelaide Hall will play host to Sunparlour Players on May 24th for their Toronto album release. This show will be the first time The Living Proof will be performed live in Toronto, you don’t…

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NewMusic Ten Interview with…Sound of Change

Posted on May 15, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten Interview with…Sound of Change

Recently I chatted with Lucas Canzona of Sound of Change to explore how his organization operates in a world inundated with causes and appeals for social change. Their May 16th showcase at Adelaide Hall (in Toronto) in support of Raise the Village simultaneously benefits a worthy cause and offers a diverse array of local artists: The Elwins,…

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NewMusic Ten CMW Showcase at Hard Luck Bar

Posted on May 9, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten CMW Showcase at Hard Luck Bar

The night began as nights often do, you know, by getting dark…but Young Doctors In Love brought the light (literally) to Hard Luck Bar for NewMusic Ten’s Canadian Music Week showcase with lighting gear strapped to guitar and bass and a flashing green light atop the bass drum. The bright and happy pop songs mingled with…

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NewMusic Ten Interview: Keystone Kids

Posted on April 30, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten Interview: Keystone Kids

NewMusicTen In Conversation with the Keystone Kids from Lehigh Valley, PA:

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NewMusic Ten Interview: Green River Ordinance

Posted on April 3, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten Interview: Green River Ordinance

NewMusicTen In Conversation with Green River Ordinance from Ft. Worth Texas: 

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