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Politique -- Listen Up!

We're constantly getting turned on to new music here at Spinner HQ. Between our Free MP3 of the Day and weekly Free CD Listening Party, we hope you are too. To help further the cause, we're gonna bring you our personal must-hear music picks with Listen Up! -- Spinner's weekly spotlight on staff-approved artists who rock our world. Will Reid, ...

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GBH Celebrate 30 Years as Punk Rock Underdogs

Craig Burton Three decades ago, a stolen five-pound note bought a young punk miscreant some instant mashed potato, baked beans and tickets to see the Clash and the Damned. Influenced by these legendary groups, this kid -- Colin Abrahall -- from the streets of Birmingham, England, went on to form one of the longest-running punk bands in history: ...

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La Roux Pull Out of Lilith Fair Dates

Getty Images UK duo La Roux have been generating plenty of heat with their breakout single, 'Bulletproof.' But it seems touring has taken a toll on singer Elly Jackson, who has been forced to scratch the band's Lilith Fair appearances this week. The electro-pop group has posted "Cancelled" on their MySpace page next to a pair of shows -- one ...

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Courtney Love Keeps It Clean for Birthday Gig at Ottawa Bluesfest

Given her history of train-wreck performances and unpredictable behaviour, the show went off without a hitch. The often controversial, always-entertaining Courtney Love celebrated her 46th birthday in front of an excited crowd at the Ottawa Bluesfest Friday night. "Um, it's my birthday," she said with faux modesty, reminding the audience ...

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Born Ruffians Grow Up on New Album, 'Say It'

Eight years ago, Born Ruffians were just a trio of teenage boys sitting in a basement in Midland, Ont. messing around with musical instruments -- at the time they couldn't have known they'd eventually give birth to the eclectic, off-beat pop rock of their debut record, 'Red, Yellow & Blue.' Needless to say, they've learned a lot about ...

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Stars Preview New Album 'The Five Ghosts' in Ottawa

"We've got some new songs to play for you -- wanna hear them?" Stars frontman Torquil Campbell teased an anticipating crowd before the first guitar riffs sounded. The roaring audience -- ranging from young indie-punks to sensible middle-aged types -- affirmed their response, and only intensified when Campbell reasoned: "You've never heard this ...

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Sia Tries Her Hand at Happy on New Album 'We Are Born'

Adjectives to describe Sia's music wouldn't usually stray far from 'poignant.' Her past albums have had a decidedly down-tempo feel, well removed from the mainstream sound that earns pop stars millions of dollars. "The truth is, I've never made any record label any money," she admitted to Spinner on the phone from L.A. "I've never, ever made ...

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