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Metric s emily haines on her top five favourite gigs in toronto
Metric slakes our thirst for more
Metric slakes our thirst for more
melophobe.com — Metric , having already won us over with this year’s Fantasies release, continues to woo with a... new acoustic EP. We’ve embedded a player below so you can check it out, and we hope you enjoy the slightly more laid-back grooves. Make sure you check out their tour dates as well; I, ... (more) Metric slakes our thirst for more
autoKratz and Alex Metric @ RPZ, 26 Nov
autoKratz and Alex Metric @ RPZ, 26 Nov
theskinny.co.uk — Returning to Glasgow for the first time in two years, autoKratz are appearing for a very special... date at the Vic Bar for RPZ. Their expansive European tour will be crossing the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany before touching down in Scotland. The English duo rose to fame after being ... (more) autoKratz and Alex Metric @ RPZ, 26 Nov
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Dan Mangan, Will Currie & The Country French and The Sure Things at The Rivoli in Toronto
.: chromewaves.net v7.5 — ... and recounts her top five Toronto gigs for The National Post. They close out a two-night stand at Massey Hall tonight. ...

Music Notes: The Early Edition, October 23, 2009
CBC Radio 3 — ... Girls at CMJ '09. Public Enemy fans raise $50,000 for new album. The Rakes call it quits + more music news!   Help The Most Serene Republic program their MySpace player. MySpace Exclusive Joel Plaskett, live at Capitol Theater in Moncton. CBC R2 Drive Emily Haines shares top 5 favourite gigs in Toronto. National Post Spike Jonze discusses Arcade Fire. ...

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