I hadn't been curious for a show like this in a while. The three bands released albums recently and I liked all of them, so seeing them at a venue next to my pad was even more exciting.

As soon as I walked in, Il Motore was decently full and the buzz was really on. I then realized I had just missed the hippie Kelowna trio Yukon Blonde. Their 60's influenced album released in January is worth giving a listen, as well described in our most recent podcast as a mix of Fleet Foxes and Fleetwood Mac. Adding insult to injury, some friends who arrive on time at shows confirmed their set was excellent.

It's easy to forget Stars are from down the street as they are a well-established indie-pop band who tour all over the world - even Asia is crazy about them - but tomorrow night, these local sweethearts are giving you a way to be generous and enjoy live music. They will be playing a benefit show for War Child at l'eXcentris.

Newfoundland's indie rock stars Hey Rosetta! are playing Cabaret on Thursday and we can make you and a loved one go!
If you are up for an a show full of energy with a band that can properly incorporate piano and strings to rock music, then you shouldn't miss this.

It's time for a last-minute contest! We have two pairs of tickets to give away for Apostle of Hustle playing at Il Motore tomorrow night. Read all the details after the jump..

Because I couldn't devote as much time to M for Montreal compared to last year, I settled for the main showcase that was going on at Metropolis on Saturday. Two and a half days, three other showcases and twenty-two bands later, this was the last event of the M series. The bands selected were all from very different genres and although it created certain weird transitions (like Fucked Up playing after DJ Champion?!), I hope each and every delegate present heard something they found interesting.

Immaculate Machine, You Say Party! We Say Die! and Think About Life lined up at Il Motore last weekend for an all-Canadian evening of fine indie-rock bands. The show was completely sold out but some persistent people still hung out to hear the bands play from outside.I didn't get to check out Vancouver's Immaculate Machine but I sure got my British Columbia dance-punk fix with YSP!WSD!

The pair from "Once" are coming to town and we're giving you the chance to go see them live.
In support of their new album "Strict Joy", The Swell Season is playing l'Olympia on November 4. Not only has their film (and its soundtrack) become a success, the couple also got incredible opportunities such as being on a Simpsons episode AND covering Bob Dylan for the "I'm Not There" soundtrack.

That said, it sounds like a show not to be missed, so here's what to do on today's contest:

The best way to celebrate Halloween is by having a Raveonettes-sweet giveaway.
I KNOW THAT YOU WANT THE CANDY!

Since 2003, the Danish duo has been pretty consistent at coming out with decent albums every two years. Some of their catchiest post-punk-garage-noisy-pop songs have been featured in large-audience works like Old Navy TV ads, The OC episodes, and the soundtrack to the video game Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse - perfect for Halloween!

This month, The Raveonettes strike back with the release of their 4th album "In and Out of Control" and a video for the first single "Last Dance".

Our prize pack includes the new album on CD, LP and a poster but hurry, the contest ends on Monday November 2nd at 9 am.

Details:

Edmonton's very own Shout Out Out Out Out will be in town this weekend and we don't want you to miss out on this dance party!
Their first album got nominated for the Alternative Album of the Year at the 2007 Juno Awards, and their second LP called "Reintegration Time" was released a few months ago.

Intensive Care is a four-piece from Montreal and this show on October 24 will actually be the launch party for their first album, "Fairytales From the Island".
When it's time to compare them to other bands, the name Genesis comes up pretty often. Technically, they sound like prog mixed with all sorts of pop.

Le Festival du Nouveau Cinéma arriive à sa fin dimanche le 18 octobre prochain. Histoire d'en profiter une dernière fois, on vous donne une paire de bilelts pour assister à la représentation du documentaire mettant en vedette Alex Jones et son groupe culte de la scène underground francophone, WD-40.

We have a pair of tickets to the Trash Humpers movie screening at Cinéma Impérial on October 15 at 9:30 pm.
Here are the details: