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Caribou back with ‘Swim’

“Dance music that sounds like it’s made out of water… rather than made out of metallic stuff like most dance music does.” From Caribou‘s Dan Snaith in describing his upcoming release of the LP Swim (out 4/20 in the US via Merge and in the UK and Europe via City Slang). Recorded in both Wales and with Jeremy Greenspan (Junior Boys) in Hamilton, the album features guests including Keiran Hebden (Four Tet), Born Ruffians‘ Luke Lalonde, Greenspan, and Koushik (Stone’s Throw).

Grab a free mp3 of Odessa here.

Massive Contest Post

Feeling lucky? Why not take a chance at some of these contests I’m running on my Indie Music Filter.

Who: The Wooden Sky with Hooded Fang and Brian Borcherdt.

When: Friday, November 13th.

Where: Lee’s Palace

What: Currently supporting their full-length If I Don’t Come Home You’ll Know I’m Gone on tour in Ontario and Quebec, Toronto’s The Wooden Sky are headlining what looks to be a great show on the 13th. Head here to follow the band as they filmed the “Bedrooms & Backstreets” tour across Canada. The tour featured performances in unique and unconventional spaces and was captured and compiled into these dark, strange and beautiful pieces by director Scott Cudmore. Find them all here.

Prize: Two tickets (19+) to the show and a copy of the disc If I Don’t Come Home You’ll Know I’m Gone.

How To Enter: write ‘sky’ in the comments. I’ll draw a lucky winner.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 9th at noon EST.

Who: Koushik and VOWLS. with 7th Heaven DJs Tony Phatak & Joe Shampoo

When: Wednesday, Nov. 18th. (tour link here)

Where: The Garrison.

What: Big show for both bands. Dundas native Koushik, who normally resides behind the decks, will be performing with a live band for the first time ever. VOWLS, who are just about to release their first album, have been gaining momentum and praise playing shows with Four Tet, Mi Ami, Thank You, Nadja and Little Girls earlier this year.

Prize: Two tickets to the show (19+)

How To Enter: write ‘Koushik’ in the comments. I’ll draw a lucky winner.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 9th at noon EST.

Who: You Say Party! We Say Die!, Think About Life and Little Girls.

When: Friday, November 20th.

Where: Phoenix.

What: A killer line-up for the ‘Steamwhistle Presents’ concert series. More info and music here.

Prize: Two tickets to the show (19+)

How To Enter: write ‘Party’ in the comments. I’ll draw a lucky winner.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 9th at noon EST.

NXNE 2007 Picks: Friday, June 8th

If you are looking to head to one bar tonight, here’s your best bets.

DOTE Management showcase. Junior Boys, Born Ruffians, We’re Marching On, Young Rival, Koushik. Mod Club (50 badges/wristbands).

Voxtrot with Favorite Sons, Au Revoir Simone (all ages at 6pm), late show at 9:30pm (50 badges wristbands).

But if you are like me and don’t mind running around the city, check out:

8pm:

Ivy Mairi, Now Lounge.

Still Life Still, Silver Dollar. Warming up to these kids (thanks Grub). Check out Danse Cave on their myspace. Vocalist reminds of Annuals, bet the band are fans of Broken Social Scene.

9pm:

Said The Whale, Holy Joe’s. Check out Better For You here, short but sweet.
11pm:

Rock Plaza Central, Lee’s Palace.

The Superfantastics, Silver Dollar.

12am:

Handsome Furs, Comfort Zone. Arrive early for that one.

1am:

Jenn Grant, C’est What.

Soundtrack Of Our Lives, Silver Dollar.