Chad VanGaalen News and Photos

The 15th Anniversary of San Francisco's Analogue Workshop Tiny Telephone

Tue, April 09 2013 12:03pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

I remember a dank November night, standing huddled in a dark Bristol venue.

Chad VanGaalen making animated space movie

Tue, October 02 2012 10:24am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Canadian musician Chad VanGaalen is at this moment making a "lowbrow" animated sci-fi movie entitled 'Tarboz', and it sounds unreal.

A Musical Tribute To Arthur Russell

Wed, August 15 2012 1:02pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

The prolific cellist, composer, singer, and musician Arthur Russell defied musical classification, and two decades after his death his music still resonates with listeners across the musical spectrum.

Who’s next to be hornswaggled?

Sat, May 05 2012 12:52am - Source: Songs Save Lives

In their seminal works, both Sherwood Anderson and Italo Calvino practice the delicate art of circumnavigation.

Owen Pallett, Basia Bulat, Bry Webb and more gather for the Newman Boys Benefit

Fri, April 20 2012 12:31pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang Friday nights usually find Torontonians spoilt for entertainment options and tonight will be no exception, but if you're at all unsure of what to do with your evening then consider heading down to Lee's Palace.

New Music: Casimer & Casimir, David Shane Smith, Bad Bibles, Night Beds

Fri, March 02 2012 2:05pm - Source: The Rawking Refuses To Stop!

Here's a handful of great new songs for you with minimal explanations.

Slow Club covers Chad VanGaalen

Sun, February 19 2012 2:57pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang Usually when it comes time to post one of these weekly covers – which would be every week – at least half of the equation is a famous or at least notable artist with a significant backstory to them.

Best of 2011: New to Me

Mon, January 02 2012 2:17am - Source: Mike Went West

It's hard to believe 2011 is already over.

[Best of 2011] Andy’s List

Tue, December 20 2011 2:56pm - Source: Tym-pan-o-gram

This has been an odd year for me musically.

Artist Picks // Dan Mangan

Wed, November 30 2011 9:23am - Source: The Four Oh Five

I grew up in a lot of places so I'm fairly adaptable.

Halifax Pop Explosion – Halixfax, CN October 18-22 2011

Tue, November 08 2011 12:01pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

After last year's visit to Halifax Pop Explosion, the biggest festival on Canada's East Coast, a return visit in 2011 was always on the cards.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Wed, October 05 2011 11:56pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

AFTER QUITTING a pizza joint some eight years ago to pursue a career in music, Chad VanGaalen has built a seemingly idyllic and tranquil nest.

New Noise Live - September

Mon, September 12 2011 8:19am - Source: ClashMusic.com

A dozen raspberries are loudly spluttered into Chad VanGaalen's microphone with unflinching gusto.

Timber Timbre creeping across eastern Canada

Thu, September 01 2011 12:32pm - Source: Chromewaves

Kandle Osborne When I last wrote up Timber Timbre back in March , shortly before the release of their latest Creep On Creepin' On , I commented on how unlikely it seemed that the Toronto trio's murky goth-blues should make them stars (relatively speaking), but how that seemed to be exactly what was going to happen.

“The UK… I’m not saying it’s bad The Line Of Best Fit meets Chad VanGaalen

Thu, September 01 2011 9:24am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The drinkers in the downstairs bar of Brighton's The Hope this evening are pretty much what you'd expect for a Monday night in the seaside city.

Friday Fun:: A Song From Every HPX ’11 Band!

Fri, August 26 2011 6:21pm - Source: Herohill

So sorry if that title got your hopes up, but STAY TUNED.

Pains of Being Pure at Heart, F---ed Up and More Confirmed for Halifax Pop Explosion

Thu, August 11 2011 5:06pm - Source: Spinner

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart , F---ed Up , JEFF the Brotherhood , the Rural Alberta Advantage and the Thermals are some of the first acts confirmed for this year's Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference set for the Maritime city Oct. 18-22.

News:: Halifax Pop Explosion 2011 Initial Lineup Announced

Wed, August 10 2011 1:20pm - Source: Herohill

Party People…Party People….can ya'll get funky?!?! (said in Afrika Bambaataa Planet Rock electro voice, natch) The summer is rapidly flying by is a blaze of, well, rain and fog for yer pals out here in Halifax, so that's kind of a bummer.

Way Out West Festival 2011 - The 405 Preview

Sun, August 07 2011 2:31pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

2011 more than any other year has marked the decline in the mainstream English music festival.

Whining about Diaper Island

Fri, August 05 2011 2:13am - Source: i (heart) music

A confession: no matter how hard I try, I just don't like Chad VanGaalen 's music.

Deeper into Sappyfest:: Paul Henderson

Mon, July 18 2011 6:03pm - Source: Herohill

It's no secret that SappyFest is the best, grass roots festival around.

Chad VanGaalen

Fri, July 15 2011 7:03am - Source: Jonk Music

Since 2005, he's released four albums under his own name, as well as the offbeat instrumental Snow Blindness is Crystal Antz as Black Mold — opiated pop that falls on the more hallucinatory side of the singer-songwriter spectrum.

Festival Diary: Oh! Canada vs NXNE- Part 3

Wed, June 29 2011 11:17am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Last week saw over 650 bands take to the clubs, bars, rooftops and public squares of Toronto for the annual NXNE festival.

Sled Island Comes of Age With Help From Buzzcocks, Bison B.C. and Man Man

Mon, June 27 2011 5:17pm - Source: Spinner

Sled Island doesn't have the desert skyline backdrop of Coachella , nor the clout and history of SXSW or its north-easternly offshoot NXNE , but the Calgary festival sure has heart.

Sled Island Suits Up for Another Year, Celebrates Milestone

Wed, June 22 2011 5:08pm - Source: Spinner

There's a sea of music lovers spilling out of a hot dog joint, tunes are blasting as folks chow down on chili-smothered smokies, the sun is shining and sooner or later someone in a cowboy hat is going to saunter past.

NXNE Concert Review: Jennifer Castle, Braids, June 18, Great Hall

Wed, June 22 2011 2:19pm - Source: The Panic Manual

Jennifer Castle , Braids and Chad VanGaalen were the headliners of a decidedly Canadian night at the Great Hall, a venue that needs to be home to more shows.

MMVAs 2011: Go Gaga! Ignore Canada?

Mon, June 20 2011 6:41pm - Source: Spinner

Almost a year after the G20 rolled into Toronto, putting the city on an unprecedented lockdown, Tdot's downtown core was once again ruled by fences and security Sunday, June 19.

Spotifriday #95 - This week on DiS as a playlist ft. Patrick Wolf, Bon Iver, Brian Eno + more

Fri, June 17 2011 9:44am - Source: Drowned In Sound

This week's Spotifriday playlist featuring some songs by the likes of Brian Eno (not really a song...), Future Islands, Bon Iver, Patrick Wolf, Art Brut and Mclusky.

Chad VanGaalen on Why He's 'Never Really Happy' With His Records -- NXNE

Thu, June 16 2011 3:21am - Source: Spinner

Whether it's with his instrumental side project Black Mold or just on his own, the Calgary native has come out with quite the number of EPs and albums in the past few years.

Oh! Canada: NXNE Preview

Mon, June 13 2011 12:26pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Canada heads out to Toronto for the 17th edition of NXNE.

Today on Cluster 1: No Cover, Get Up Kids, Justice, Girl Talk, W-H-I-T-E, & plenty more! (6/3)

Fri, June 03 2011 7:26pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Wow, it's good to be back at (the hypothetical) Cluster 1 headquarters.

New Album Releases | 5/17/2011

Tue, May 17 2011 3:56pm - Source: Salad Days

There is a lot of good music to pick up this week, you guys.

NXNE Announces 2011 Line Up

Mon, April 25 2011 2:25pm - Source: Modern Mystery

North By Northeast (NXNE) recently announced the second wave of bands for the 17th edition of the festival, taking over Toronto June 13-19, 2011.

Chad VanGaalen Returns With New Album

Mon, April 11 2011 4:19pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Chad VanGaalen is set to return with his new album 'Diaper Island' on June 13th.

Chad VanGaalen Delivers New Music

Mon, April 11 2011 3:00am - Source: Oceans Never Listen

May 17 will see the release of a new album from Calgary's Chad VanGaalen .

Chad Vangaalen: "Sara"

Sat, April 09 2011 12:15am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Don't let the almost tuneless whistling that opens "Sara"-- or the album title from which the song comes-- fool you.

J Mascis “Not Enough” Video

Wed, March 30 2011 3:54am - Source: Culture Bully

"Not Enough" is taken from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman's 2011 album Several Shades of Why .

First Look: Chad VanGaalen – ‘Your Tan Looks Supernatural’ EP (2011)

Mon, March 28 2011 1:02pm - Source: The Rawking Refuses To Stop!

A number of artists have released charity efforts for Japan in the wake of the earthquake/tsunami disaster that pummeled the island nation, but put this one at the top of your list.

Shorties (Music for Japanese Earthquake Relief, Ian Rankin, and more)

Fri, March 25 2011 2:01pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

The Morning Benders and Chad VanGaalen have both released benefit EPs for Japanese earthquake relief.

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