Google Chrome 2.0 Is Here

To upgrade your browser, go to “About Google Chrome” (accessed through the wrench icon), then click the Update Now button. Or, if you haven’t installed Chrome already, go to www.google.com/chrome and download a copy (try it, I think you just might like it). The biggest new feature in Chrome 2.0 is support for full-screen mode…

2009 Polaris Prize Details Announced

2009 Polaris Music Prize It’s time to start thinking about your favorite Canadian independent album of the year again folks. Check out the details for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize below: The Long List (40 titles) – June 15 The Short List (10 titles) – July 7 The Gala (winner announced) – September 21 Recordings…

RIP Jay Bennett

Jay Bennett (November 15, 1963 – May 24, 2009) FREE DOWNLOAD: Whatever Happened I Apologize – Jay Bennett Sad news today… Former Wilco band member Jay Bennett has died aged 45. The multi-instrumentalist died in his Illinois home on Saturday night (May 23), although the cause of death has not been revealed. A message on…

Craigslist to Kill “Erotic Services” Section

I guess the folks over at the Village Voice are doing a little dance now. Online classified site Craigslist will replace its “erotic services” ads with a new adult category following pressure by state authorities after the murder of a masseuse who advertised on the site. The “erotic services” section will end within seven days…

Littlefield Officially Opening May 22-23

Littlefield Littlefield, Brooklyn’s newest performance + arts space is set to officially open on the weekend of May 22-23, music lineup TBD. Friday and Saturday events will be free and open to the public. Look for a website update soon I suppose.