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inform // June 29, 2010 // Calling from a Country Phone

Chilly Gonzales

Chilly Gonzales will release his latest album, Ivory Tower, an ambitious, intelligent and clever effort, produced by German hit maker Boys Noize, on September 14. The album is a musical companion to a new feature film of the same name, written and produced by Gonzales, starring Tiga, Peaches and Gonzo himself. The film, which focuses on two champion chess-playing brothers (Gonzales and Tiga) who share a love for the same girl (Peaches), confirms Gonzales as the musical genius and legendary entertainer he's always claimed to be. Chilly will be touring the album this fall so be on the lookout for dates in your area.

Download the MP3 for "Never Stop (Rap Mix)" here and see the video here.

ALBUM INFO • WEBSITE • TOUR DATES • MYSPACE • FACEBOOK • TWITTER

Dan Mangan

Dan Mangan is presently making his way across Europe, having played the prestigious John Peel stage at Glastonbury a few days ago, he will wrap up July 1 with a special Canada Day celebration in London's Trafalgar Square.

From there Dan will hit the Canadian festival circuit before heading to the U.S. sharing stages with the likes of The Wooden Birds, Japandroids and The Walkmen in support of Nice, Nice, Very Nice which will hit U.S. stores on August 10. For full tour details, click here.

ALBUM INFO • WEBSITE • TOUR DATES • MYSPACE • FACEBOOK • TWITTER

Polaris Prize

Congratulations to Jason Collett, Zeus, Broken Social Scene and Dan Mangan for making the long list for the 2010 Polaris Prize. The short list will be announced on July 6, and the winner announced September 20. To see the full list of nominees, visit the Polaris website.

The Hidden Cameras

The Hidden Cameras will be returning to North America this summer after spending the spring in Europe supporting their latest effort Origin:Orphan. The band will play the Hillside Festival in Guelph this July, followed by a special two-night performance in Toronto at the Lower Ossington Theatre where they will be re-working Origin:Orphan in a theatrical setting. To see all upcoming dates, please click here.

ALBUM INFO • WEBSITE • TOUR DATES • MYSPACE • FACEBOOK • TWITTER

Zeus

Zeus will premiere their latest video for How Does It Feel tomorrow at 5pm via Magnet Magazine. The clip was directed by Adam Makarenko, who also co-directed the band's last vid for Marching Through Your Head.