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Calling all Canadian artists: JUNOfest 2019 submissions NOW OPEN

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The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that artist submissions are now open for JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music. On Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, 2019, JUNOfest will showcase artists of all genres, from across the country. Over 100 artists will take the stage at multiple venues across London, Ontario during the two-night festival, performing for fans, media and the music industry. This year’s JUNOfest will be produced by Brandon Eedy (SummerCamp Productions, London Music Hall/Rum Runners). Canadian artists interested in participating can apply online between November 8 and December 21, 2018 at www.junofestsubmissions.ca.

JUNOfest is an annual music celebration jam-packed with an impressive roster of Canadian artists across all genres. Over 100 musical acts including local London artists, 2019 JUNO Award nominees, and some of Canada’s top touring talent will hit the stage.

JUNOfest is open to Canadian artists, solo acts and/or full bands of all genres. A $20 application fee will apply.

JUNOfest has showcased over 1,000 artists and bands of all backgrounds and genres including: Alexisonfire, Ammoye, Arkells, Bedouin Soundclash, Billy Talent, Cadence Weapon, Clairmont The Second, Classified, DJ Shub, Feist, Fucked Up, Hannah Georgas, Hey Rosetta!, Hollerado, Iskwé, The Jerry Cans, Jim Cuddy, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Karl Wolf, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Marianas Trench, Matt Mays, Metric, MSTRKRFT, Ria Mae, Said the Whale, Sam Roberts, Shad, The Sheepdogs, Silverstein, Sloan, Tanya Tagaq, The Wailin’ Jennys, Weaves, Whitehorse, Wintersleep, Yukon Blonde, and hundreds more.

Canadian mixed media artist Audra Santa’s stunning self-directed video “Afterglow” turning heads as FB censors it for boosting

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Toronto-based artist Audra Santa tried this week to boost her new video for ‘Afterglow’ on Facebook, but was rejected due to hints of nudity and sexual themes. Same with the teaser. She can post the video on the free-speech platform on Facebook, but can’t promote it through their boosted post campaigns.

But there’s no warning on YouTube, and you get to see it below.

In addition to the song, Audra wrote, cast, and directed the entire video herself; it’s one of her most raw and empowering works of art yet, ‘going there’ with dominance on the heels of a dissolved marriage left behind in Australia and her return to Canada after about a decade away.

Pianist Plays Live To Tom & Jerry Cartoons

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This should be seen by billions. Yannie Tan, an amazingly talented 16-year-old pianist, plays the music in sync with the Tom & Jerry episodes – while dressed as a cat.

“Experience Nothing” – A Clever Ad For Tourism in Finland

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We offer something from nothing. Welcome to Finland.

11-Year-Old Bjork Reads Nativity Story On Icelandic Television, 1976

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One year later she released her debut album, which now fetches about $400 online.

The contents of the floppy disc that came with promo copies of Billy Idol’s Cyberpunk album, 1993

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Cyberpunk is the fifth studio album by Billy Idol, released in 1993. A concept album, it was inspired by his personal interest in technology and his first attempts to use computers in the creation of his music. Idol based the album on the cyberdelic subculture of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Heavily experimental in its style, the album was an attempt to take control of the creative process in the production of his albums, while simultaneously introducing Idol’s fans and other musicians to the opportunities presented by digital media.

The album featured a cyberpunk-styled narrative, as well as synthesized vocals and industrial influences. Despite its critical and commercial failure, Billy Idol set several precedents in the process of promoting the album. These included his use of the internet, e-mail, virtual communities, and multimedia software, each a first for a mainstream celebrity. Idol also based his fashion style, music videos, and stage shows on cyberpunk themes and aesthetics.

For members of the media, Idol gave them a taste of what to expect in the future for the release of the record, by way of a floppy disc. Here are the contents.

How To Play A Bass Guitar Out Of Cardboard

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Davie504’s handmade cardboard bass guitar might bend and rip during his travels, but how else can you make an instrument using recycled boxes?

Funko POP! Releases Queen Figures

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Funko will soon offer POP! vinyl figures based on Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, and John Deacon. Note Freddie gets three outfits – a harlequin jumpsuit, his 1986 Wembley Stadium look, and a shirtless look based on their 1982 Madison Square Garden shows, with that one only available at FYE.