2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…PASSION PITSonic visionaries Passion Pit will close out the evening with their brand of electro-pop in a headline concert. Hear some of your favourites from the band’s first two albums – Manners and Chunk of Change – while getting a sneak peek into new material from their forthcoming release due early this year.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…THE SHEEPDOGSWhile most rock bands are all too focused on the riff, the Sheepdogs remember the importance of those other elements that make for great rock music: melody, harmony and groove. To see them live is pure rock and roll jubilation.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…DAN MANGANOnce a mere fresh faced folk singer from Vancouver, Canada, Dan Mangan now stands at the world’s doorstep. The evolution of Mangan’s music is instinctively in line with its breadth and sincerity.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…RICH AUCOINPart indie-rock preacher, part wonder-kind. Aucoin wants to be surrounded by everyone he knows and loves and everyone he has yet to know and love every night forevermore. Cash in your golden ticket to an all inclusive electro-pop dance explosion.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…THE PACK A.D.Braving a bombardment of devils, ghosts, mutants, and arseholes, the determination and prowess of drum demolisher Maya Miller and belligerent guitarist/vocalist Becky Black has never been so palpable. The Vancouver duo’s confidence in the studio and skill as musicians has grown exponentially between records, culminating with an epically fierce explosion of blues, punk, and garage [...]
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…YOUNG EMPIRESDefined by swirling synthesizer tones, fervent bass rhythms, and soulful guitar licks, Young Empires deliver fresh, yet distinguished dance tracks full of swagger, sexuality, and occasionally a little angst.
2012 SIRIUSXM INDIES | Saturday March 24thIt’s the Grammys-of-the-Indie scene. It’s the place where Canada’s – and the world’s – emerging artists are recognized. Where the best of them perform and are honoured for their artistry and fan devotion. It’s a must-attend for music fans and tastemakers. And it’s all broadcast live to air on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.