I like to think I’m pretty normal, or at least I can pass for normal on most days. But as I get older, I’m beginning to visualize that somewhere, in the back of my mind, there’s an office where some part of me spends time sorting, evaluating and archiving memories of key events, moments, and influences in my life. Some [...]

Kevin Drew Durante una entrevista reciente con Pitchfork , Kevin Drew de Broken Social Scene reveló que está alistando dos nuevos discos, uno en colaboración con Andy Kim , cantautor canadiense de pop-rock con el que escribió varias canciones. El otro disco se trata de un trabajo en solitario pero con la participación de Ohad Benchetrit , guitarristade Do Make Say Think y Charles Spearing también de Broken Social Scene . Sobre el primer disco, Kevin Drew comentó lo [...]

Live music picks for WEDNESDAY December 14 through MONDAY December 19, 2011. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 / ANDY KIM & FRIENDS / THE PHOENIX / 410 SHERBOURNE / $26 / ALL AGES If you're a fan of Christmas-themed variety shows (and really, who isn't?), you don't want to miss this one. This will be the seventh annual Christmas show put on by Canadian pop legend Andy Kim, and all of the proceeds go directly to Juliette's Place . The lineup includes Kim, members of Broken Social Scene [...]
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Digging around in my sister's bedroom, specifically her record collection, I found some of her singles and one of her very first albums. They're all by the Archies, which was a fictional rock group from the comic books. Well, it started with the Archie comics - the music is actually an offshoot of the animated "The Archie Show." Archie was actually created in the 1940s as a typical American teenager. Red-headed and freckled, Archie Andrews was inspired by the Andy Hardy movies starring Mickey Rooney. Archie was originally a pretty hep cat, with two swingin' gal pals (Betty [...]

Filed under: News , Exclusive , New Music If Andy Kim's story were a movie, the tagline might read: a tale of an underdog and the power of two chords. Kim came up in the tenements of Montreal, a humble guy who never studied music but penned some of the world's most memorable pop songs. Over the course of his four-decade career, Kim has topped the charts, been written off as a 'bubblegum' songwriter, and [...]
Concerts are noticeably slowing in our fair city. But there are still some solid entertainment options this week. Consider the following as the best: Andy Kim Christmas Show, Mod Club, Dec 15 The man responsibly for such infectious pop as "Sugar Sugar" returns with friends for his now annual Christmas celebration. Andy Kim's website Dala Dala, Hugh's Room, Dec 17-18 Two dates at the

Welcome return of talented 60s/70s singer-songwriter Singer-songwriter Andy Kim’s time in the spotlight of mass public acclaim was surprisingly short. In 1968 he co-wrote the song of the year (and national anthem of the bubblegum nation), “Sugar Sugar,” along with its follow-up, “Jingle Jangle” and other effervescent Archies’ album cuts. He edged onto the charts with his own “ So Good Together ” and “ Rainbow Ride ,” and cracked the Top 20 with covers of the Ronettes’ “ Baby, I Love You ” and “ Be My Baby ” in 1969 and 1970. [...]

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , Exclusive , Canada , Q + A Andy Kim has lived a life steeped in songwriting. The expat Montrealer began his career in New York in the 1960s, penning hits like 'Sugar, Sugar' and 'Rock Me Gently.' Since then, he's sustained a career that led him to Toronto, where hometown artists like Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies , Broken Social Scene and Ron Sexsmith have embraced his songwriting skills. His newest record, 'I Forgot [...]
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by teepoo After 20 years of not making music, Andy Kim is back! Like always, Andy has been the one who to share his life and soul inside his music and this album remains so. He maintains that classic rock kind of sound and reminds you of the good old days of good music. He does a pretty good job of using the simplest melodies and backing it up a colourful rainbow of chords and harmonies, I enjoy the orchestration that can be found throughout the album. For [...]
Next week (Mar 20th) legendary Canadian songwriter Andy Kim will release his new album Happen Again. The album will be the first record of new Kim material in over 20 years. After listening to the album I can say that he hasn't lost much over those 20 years. I'm sure we'll all be hearing the title track plastered over our radios. It's been announced that Kim will also be inducted into the

Andy Kim Rock Me Gently Tommy Sparks Miracle Tommy Sparks Miracle (Grum Remix) Andy Kim , the pride of Montreal's Little Lebanon * , co-wrote the Archies ' Sugar Sugar , cementing his legacy in the annals of pop music. Not content to bask in the glory of a pitch-perfect pop music concoction, he shot to number one on the charts [...]
Xenia, Ohio Another favorite: Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently

Hopefully, all of those from the great country of the red, white, and blue (that's the US, not France!) are feeling in tip-top shape after turkey and stuffing overload from last night. I'm not trying to be profound here, but what a friggin' genius holiday...seriously...a holiday that revolves around the most important aspect of America-excess. But enough of that. Here are some musical leftovers for you to peruse and enjoy. Stay well everybody, it's getting cold! Sam Sparro - Black and Gold What a fantastic beat! [...]
New music will come later in the day, but for those wondering the type of weekend I had (and I hope you had too) - look no further than this video (and song). Interpret it as you may, that's where the fun is to be had: [MP3] Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently This second/last little anecdote of the all-encompassing pre-P.M. update will [...]
Today was the big chili cook-off at the Beverly Hills Farmer's Market. You're going to wait until tomorrow (isn't that the refrain of Silverchair's first single?) to hear all about it. If I had two describe it in two words, I will say, "Tears. Hair." I'm sure you will be waiting on the edge of your seat for my description of the event. Yes, there will be pictures. No, they are not good. RULES for uninitiated noobs : With 100MB of webspace, I give birth to a weekly Mix Tape to be deposited on your iPods [...]

Það er föstudagur. Sit hérna við tölvuna og reyni veikum mætti að vinna eitthvað. En hugurinn er annars staðar, þegar kominn í helgarfrí. Hugur í helgarfríi heimtar helgartónlist. Og hann sættir sig ekki við hvað sem er. Hann vill eitthvað gamalt og gott. Eitthvað sem hefur náð að sanna sig í gegnum árin. Eitthvað drífandi, grípandi og upplífgandi. Eitthvað hæfilega hallærislegt en um leið eitthvað svo undarlega kunnuglegt. Hugurinn vill Andy Kim og hugurinn fær það sem hugurinn girnist. [MP3] Andy Kim - Rock me gently