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Hamiltons Own: Arkells 'Jackson Square' in stores Oct 28th on Dine Alone. Stream Full Album Now!

Oct 21, 2008, 11:43pm

Sharing a love of the kind of raw, soulful "Springsteenesque" rock that inspires a teen to pick up a guitar and start a band, the Arkells formed in Hamilton, ON, in 2006. The ambitious and prolific five-piece quickly found its groove, and recorded debut EP "Deadlines" in 2007. From the strum of the first track, the six-song EP showcased the Arkells masterful blending of traditional blues hooks mixed with modern rock-laden riffs, and a touch of classic Motown era rhythms. Their catchy melodies and unbridled energy live garnered critical acclaim with NOW Magazine describing the Arkells as having [...]

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BEST. SOUNDTRACK. EVER. ATLANTIC DISHES OUT “OMFGG – ORIGINAL MUSIC FEATURED ON GOSSIP GIRL NO. 1,” THE FIRST MUSICAL COMPANION TO THE CW’S GOSSIP GIRL; COLLECTION FEATURES SUCH RISING STARS AS THE VIRGINS, THE REPUBLIC TIGERS, AND THE TING TINGS; COLLECTION ARRIVES ONLINE TODAY, CD IN STORES OCTOBER 28TH XO XO Kottonmouth Kings and Strange Noize Tour Raises Over $3,000 For Wounded Soldiers of Ward 57 Group Reveals Cover Art And Tracklisting For The Green Album In Stores October 28th Playing For Change – Songs Around the World, the new album in stores April 28th, a music collaboration of a variety of artists ACCLAIMED INDIE ARTIST ALEXI MURDOCH SETS THE TONE FOR FOCUS FEATURES NEW MOVIE AWAY WE GO, DIRECTED BY OSCAR WINNER SAM MENDES SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE DIGITALLY ON JUNE 2 AND IN STORES JUNE 23 ON ZERO SUMMER RECORDS KINGS OF LEON DEBUT NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SEX ON FIRE” NEW ALBUM ONLY BY THE NIGHT IN STORES AND ONLINE ON SEPTEMBER 23 ON RCA RECORDS

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