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Today’s Top 10: Sexy Mamas
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, consider this list of some of the hottest moms in music a friendly reminder to go get your mom a present! Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top 10 every Monday to Wednesday at 10 PM ET only on MuchMusic! 10 Solange – “Losing You” [videoembed429x241 [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, May 07, 2013
Top Five 2013 Albums to Anticipate
The year 2013 has been a pretty decent year so far when it comes to music. We’ve gotten fresh new releases from the likes Tegan and Sara, Dido and Justin Timberlake. However, its only been less than four months into the new year, so the best has yet to really come. Check out my picks, [...] (read more)
Posted: Thu, Apr 11, 2013
Today’s Top 10: Fave Musical Siblings
I’m pretty sure we’re not the only ones freaking out over the new Jonas Brothers’ video for “Pom Poms”! In fact, we’re so excited, we decided to count down our fave musical siblings, as voted by you on the MuchMusic Facebook page! Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top 10 every Monday to Wednesday [...] (read more)
Posted: Wed, Apr 03, 2013
The Wedge Playlist for November 28th
For the week of November 28th The Wedge featured video’s by;ARCADE FIRE, BENJAMIN GIBBARD, TAME IMPALA, THE STEPKIDS, MATT & KIM, LANA DEL REY, RADIOHEAD AND R.E.M. ARCADE FIRE NEIGHBOURHOOD #3 (POWER OUT) LABEL: MERGE RECORDS – F.A.B. DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR: PLATES ANIMATION BENJAMIN GIBBARD TEARDROP WINDOWS LABEL: BARSUK RECORDS – REDEYE DIRECTOR: TOM SCHARPLING TAME [...] (read more)
Posted: Wed, Nov 28, 2012
Today’s Top 10: Fave Indie Acts
We’re super pumped for Live at Much w/ Metric tomorrow. So much so, that we got to thinking some of our fave artists are actually really cool indie acts. So, here’s a list of our faves, ranging from big names to some up-and-comers you’re sure to love. Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, Nov 20, 2012
Today’s Top 10: Visionary Video Directors
Some of our favourite music videos wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the creative force behind the camera. We’re paying respect to 10 of today’s coolest music video directors and their awesome works of art! Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top 10 every Monday to Wednesday at 10 PM ET only on [...] (read more)
Posted: Wed, Nov 07, 2012
The Wedge Playlist For June 3rd
If you missed The Wedge yesterday, we won’t be mad at you but if you don’t listen to this week’s playlist we might be. Check out the tracks we picked for our MMVA special. For the week of the June 3rd The Wedge played songs by: F*cked Up, A Tribe Called Quest, Red Hot Chilli [...] (read more)
Posted: Mon, Jun 04, 2012
Today’s Top 10: Musical Trailblazers
Without Madonna there would be no Lady Gaga, without Jay-Z there would be no Kanye West, and without Michael Jackson you wouldn’t have any of the singing and dancing male popstars we know and love today. On Today’s Top 10 we’ll countdown the top 10 musical trailblazers. Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, May 15, 2012
Today’s Top 10: Biggest Canadian Artists
It’s a big couple of weeks for Canadian music. Canadian music Week just wrapped up in Toronto and this Sunday we cap things off with a huge celebration of Canadian talent at the Juno Awards in Ottawa! So tonight we’ll countdown the biggest Canadian artists with everyone from Justin Bieber to City and Colour. Don’t [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, Mar 27, 2012
The Wedge Playlist for March 25th
For the week of March 25th, The Wedge played music from: Santigold, The Rapture, Arctic Monkeys, Tribes, Skrillex, Coasting, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Arcade Fire, and Tricky Woo. SANTIGOLD DISPARATE YOUTH (4:02) ATLANTIC – WARNER MUSIC DIRECTORS: SANTIGOLD & SAM FLEISCHNER THE RAPTURE IN THE GRACE OF YOUR LOVE (4:28) DFA DIRECTOR: MELISSA JONES [...] (read more)
Posted: Sun, Mar 25, 2012
Top Ten Best Cover Songs of 2011
Another End of Year list? Yes please. We’ve got the Top 10 Covers of 2011 for you! The best of the best of the best. Here we go. 10. The Low Anthem – “Ghost Woman Blues” (George Carter Cover) This is an awesome way to start off the list. This is an absolute gem. The [...] (read more)
Posted: Sat, Dec 31, 2011
The Wedge Playlist for December 29
For the week of December 29, Damian finished our top 20 countdown of the best music videos of 2011. The Wedge featured videos from Holy Ghost!, Fucked Up, Justice, Tyler The Creator, Skrillex, Destroyer, Arcade Fire, Beastie Boys, The Black Keys, and The New Pornographers. Tweet us at @MUCHthewedge and let us know what you [...] (read more)
Posted: Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Arcade Fire “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)” (Video)
Arcade Fire have brightened up everyone’s morning with a new video that is both uplifting and a bit creepy. Regine Chassagne takes centre stage here, as the only confirmed member of the band in “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains),” which, let’s face it, belongs to her. She walks across town with her headphones on dancing [...] (read more)
Posted: Fri, Dec 16, 2011
Arcade Fire talk about their secret horror movie
Last week, news broke that during the Austin City Limits festival in Austin, Texas, a camera crew led by renowned director Terence Malick (The Tree of Life) was shooting some feature starring Christian Bale. Some of the footage shot was during Arcade Fire’s headlining set, but of course, being the discreet recluse that he is, [...] (read more)
Posted: Mon, Sep 26, 2011
Watch Damian’s full Polaris interview with Arcade Fire
Monday night, Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs was selected by the Polaris Music Prize grand jury as the best Canadian album of the year. They were awarded with $30,000, a giant novelty cheque and bragging rights, not to mention, another ‘album of the year’ honour to put with the Grammy, BRIT and Juno they were already [...] (read more)
Posted: Fri, Sep 23, 2011
The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Watch Wilco’s Live On Letterman hour-long set
Live On Letterman is a series in association with Late Night with David Letterman that features an hour-long set by a band and it streams online. Coldplay, Beady Eye, and Gorillaz have previously performed and last night Wilco graced the Ed Sullivan Theatre to promote their new album, The Whole Love. They played a handful [...] (read more)
Posted: Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Damian: I co-hosted the 2011 Polaris Music Prize and all I got was…
To quote the Four Seasons: “Oh, What A Night!” Polaris 2011 is in the bag and now the complaining starts. But before I get into that I want to talk about the Gala itself. For those of you who didn’t huddle around your computer and watch the event on Monday night I’ll fill you in [...] (read more)
Posted: Wed, Sep 21, 2011
The Wedge Playlist for September 21
For the week of September 21, The Wedge featured videos from Arcade Fire, Girls, Austra, Neon Indian, Cerebral Ballzy, Liturgy, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Veronica Falls, Still Corners, High Places, and Oh Land. [videoembed2 clipid=379236] Arcade Fire The Suburbs Sonovox/F.A.B. Director: Spike Jonze [videoembed2 clipid=536225] Girls Honey Bunny Matador Director: J.R. White and Ivan Shumaker [videoembed2 [...] (read more)
Posted: Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Watch Damian interview Arcade Fire about Polaris Music Prize win
Last night, the sixth annual Polaris Music Prize gala was held in Toronto. Co-hosted by The Wedge‘s very own Damian Abraham, who won it two years ago with his band Fucked Up, the 2011 prize was awarded to Arcade Fire for their 2010 album, The Suburbs. Being the co-host and all, Damian had the privilege [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, Sep 20, 2011
The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Arcade Fire Win the Polaris Music Prize
Last night, 11 judges made up of music journalists, bloggers, and broadcasters chose Arcade Fire as the winners of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. On behalf of the band, Win Butler, Richard Reed Parry, and Jeremy Gara accepted the giant cheque of $30,000. Whether you were surprised or not, no one can deny that The [...] (read more)
Posted: Tue, Sep 20, 2011

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