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MMVA Show Review

MMVA Show Review

The morning of June 21st was an early one for many.  Beginning at 6 a.m., an early wake up for any teenager, fans began lining up on the corner of Queen and John Streets to wait 11 hours in the boiling sun to see some of their favourite artists. The Much Music Video Awards would [...]

Classy Talent

Classy Talent

How do you spell classy? B-i-l-l-y-T-a-l-e-n-t. The MMVA veterans rolled up to the red carpet in an unmarked white GMC truck and, rather than hop out right away, four older gentlemen exited and got ready to stroll down the red carpet like the stars they were trying to be!  No one knew who they were [...]

The Midway State: "We like it here."

The Midway State: "We like it here."

  They were devirginized and given two awards to show for it.  The Midway State, a local Toronto band has been making huge headlines in the indie rock and mainstream pop scene in Canada lately, and their new accolades only fuel the fire. The group picked up two Much Music Video Awards last night; Favourite [...]

MMVA Photos!

MMVA Photos!

I’ve got a bunch of articles in the works about Billy Talent, The Midway State, and a bunch of other bands, but to tide you over in the meantime, here are some photos of the whole event last night.  FLICKR

MMVAs Post Show

MMVAs Post Show

The MMVAs have come and gone, and the entire event was a huge success! I was originally going to do a single post about the event, but I’ll instead be breaking it up into some artist profiles, interview segments, a photo gallery, and an actual review of the show.  I talked nutella with Bedouin Soundclash, [...]

Day Zero

Day Zero

Here we are.  Sunday, June 21st.  The day of the MMVAs! I’m planning on heading down in a few hours to get my press pass and take some pre-show photos, then find me a good spot on the red carpet and start snapping the celebs as they come! I’ll have TONS to report to you [...]