I love Canada. There was time when I could sing "Oh, Canada." In French. I still know it in English. After all, it's the home of hockey, Rush, William Shatner, and Molson. These are not trivial things. For years, I've wanted to be Canadian, going so far as looking into emigrating. Alas, I'm still here, [...]

A guitar, a laptop, a farfisa and a blonde cross-eyed singer. What else do you need, really, to start a band? Les Handclaps from Montreal play electro-pop-yeye, and have songs in English, German, French and Spanish. If you've been to Le One Night Stand parties in New York, you've heard or seen 'm. Their first album is out now, and sports a good cover of the Charlotte Leslie-classic Les filles c'est fait (see video here ). Handclaps-single Cacti are delicious fruit is a good example of their sound and their energy ( video ). [...]
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Here's your three artists to consider this weekend:Les HandclapsFor those who like: Matt & Kim, New PornographersInsanelt catchy keyboard-driven pop is all you should expect from this Montreal trio. Their new album hits streets July 28th.Les Handclaps' MyspaceMaster ShortieFor those who like: Esser, ShadThis UK lad gives us humour-filled hip hop. With tracks like "Dance Like a Whiteboy" how
I just wanted to give a quick wrap-up of my 2009 NXNE experience. I managed to take in 17 bands over 4 days, as well as both the NXPO hall and the set-up in Yonge Dundas Square.Most pleasant surprisesI had heard good things about Montreal's Les Handclaps but I hadn't heard anything myself. I didn't even anticipate catching their show, but laziness took over and I skipped King Khan to stay at
I rounded off Day 2 at NXNE with, surprise, more shows. I caught a bunch of acts including:FlotillaThe Montreal band played a tremendous set at Rancho Relaxo. They sounded vibrant and dynamic. I would say they were better live than they were on their very solid new album.Rah Rah were loading their gear in as I left. I hope they don't think I'm stalking them.Built By SnowI've been waiting a

Selection for Day 4 (March 21). This is the last part in the SXSW 2009 series. Explosions in the Sky Post-rock outfit Explosions in the Sky hails from Austin, Texas -- The Live Music Capital of the World and the birthplace of SXSW. These guys have been around for about 10 years now, and I heard their live shows are fantastic. Download: Explosions in the Sky - Welcome, Ghosts [...]
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