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Zed’s Dead w/ Omar LinX – The Living Dead

So apparently a lot of you out there are  fans.  The Living Dead is Zed’s Dead newest track to hit the digital dance floors.  I’m posting this because  Peter Greene, the guy who played Zed will actually be in the…

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For The Record – Beat Junkie’s 20th Anniversary doc

  “For The Record” … gotta love the play on words with this one.  It’s been twenty years since the legendary Beat Junkies first shocked the Los Angeles hip-hop scene with their progressive approach to turntablism. To celebrate, the group has joined forces…

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Innis & Gunn Canada Day Limited Edition

I sincerely hope Innis & Gunn’s Canada Day Scottish Oak Aged Beer (matured 49 days) brew sticks around for the summer, at least past Canada Day its self, because it was one of the tastiest and strongest (7.7%) I’ve had…

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Palladium Boots Seen on Karmaloop’s “The Product”

As part of their weekly product review video series, the Product, our good friends at Karmaloop give a quick overview of some of our latest styles, including the Palladium Sport Hi, the Slim Chukka, the Slim Snap, and the Pampa…

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Double Helix – Death Grips

  New distortion magic from Death Grips. I really ought to get my scanner fixed so I can post up my interview with them published in Coachella’s CAMP Magazine 2012.

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Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

  Toronto hero, Diamond Rings continues his global onslaught with his first release on Astralwerks Record, taken from his forthcoming album co-produced with Grammy-nominated Damian Taylor (Bjork, The Killers, Prodigy, UNKLE, Robyn).  “I’m Just Me” is consistent with his ambiguous gender-bending visuals…

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NXNE June 17 – Killer Mike, Ghost Face Killer & Raekwon

  Killer Mike (via AOL Spinner) Killer Mike shifted from Southern gentleman to politically-minded activist assassin and back again over the course of his powerful hour-long set at Yonge-Dundas Square on Sunday. “It’s harder to be poor now more than ever….

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NXNE June 15 & 16 – Phedre & Christien Summers

Phedre (via AOL Spinner) Based off of the tragic character from Greek mythology, Phedre is comprised of April Aliermo and Daniel Lee of Hooded Fang, with support from Maylee Todd, Doldrums‘ Airick Woodhead and others. A Toronto indie rock supergroup of sorts, the band brought…

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NXNE Coverage June 14 – Bad Bad Not Good & Bishop Morocco

Bad Bad Not Good (via AOL Spinner) Bad Bad Not Good are probably the most precocious group to emerge from the Toronto jazz scene in a very long time. Their second set of the night at the Hoxton was announced with…

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Max Burgundy NXNE Coverage (via AOL Spinner)

Max Burgundy got the start treatment in my Spinner NXNE coverage last Wednesday.  Here’s what you missed! Max Burgundy A Bronx, NY native, Max Burgundy wasn’t fazed in the slightest when he was told his slot at The Crawford would be pushed…