Caught Electro-rockers, Paper Route after their mesmerizing set at 80/35 this weekend. Zach Harper led the interview as we filmed.

Paper Route Myspace

(Or maybe you were there to see them.) At any rate, we’ve got them. Check out People Who Are Not Here to See Tilly & the Wall, People Who are Not Here to See Public …

Apparently, I am nothing but bad luck for bands I am seeking to interview. Poor Hanwell were busy repairing their snare drum when I arrived a bit before noon. For the record, that is two …

During one of the lulls in the rain, I had a nice chat with Dave Davison and Erin Elders of Maps and Atlases, who put on a fantastic, although technically troublesome, show. In Dave’s words, …

John Pemble of JohnPemble.com is video blogging about 80/35. His first three videos are already bumping so check them out!
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Update #1
Rain …

There is a definite sense of free-spirit roaming the streets of Downtown at 80-35, and not even the incessant rain has caused any crowd-sized casualties as far as I can tell. My tiny notepad is …

So far you can catch the following videos, all shot between 3 and 5:
A sneak peak at Matisyahu
Behind the scenes in the media room
Set up with Darren
The first 10 people in line 
Annnnd a food tour

We’ll have videos, photos, band interviews and blog posts all night long and all day tomorrow. Stay up to date by following us on Twitter or becoming a fan on Facebook to see the latest …

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Here is the most current list of 8035 bands who use twitter plus some extra media people and organizers to keep you updated with the latest 8035 news. Comment with any additions. Always add hashtag …

The beloved Poison Control Center is hosting the official 80/35 Pre-Party at the Vaudeville Mews this Thursday for FREE! This is the first chance you’ll get to hear them crank out new tunes they have …

The Envy Corps Album Release Show (with Cashes Rivers)
Vaudeville Mews – Thursday, June 4th, 5:00 pm – Showtime: 6:00 pm – All Ages – $10 (indie/pop/rock)
The Envy Corps new EP, Kid Gloves, is being released …

The second lineup announcement for the 2009 80/35 Music Festival was just announced live over video webcast.
New additions include:
Canada’s indie collective Broken Social Scene and warpainted Man Man are the big names.
Followed up by indie …