Are you up for the challenge?

09.08.10 | posted by: Stacey

We have teamed up with our kind friends over at Much Music to give away a pair of tickets to see Tokyo Police Club and Arkells in different cities across Canada. However, this is not some boring old contest, you're going to have to work for it. The guys of Tokyo Police Club want YOU to challenge THEM to earn a meet and greet. Check out the link below and enter the Champ Championship contest for your chance to WIN!

• Champ Championship with Tokyo Police Club
  http://bit.ly/9bzW2v

Want to Win Concert Tickets? Lots of Concert Tickets?

09.08.10 | posted by: Stacey

The fine people here at Dine Alone Records would like to see how you “dine alone”. We will be running a Twitter/Facebook contest starting August 30-September 13, that will give you a chance to win 2 tickets to see every Dine Alone artist playing a show in your Canadian city this fall. This is how the contest will work.

TWITTER:
1. You must be a follower of @dinealonemusic in order to qualify
2. Take a picture of yourself "dining alone"
3. Tweet your picture mentioning @dinealonemusic

FACEBOOK:
1. Post a picture of yourself "dining alone" to Dine Alone Records Group
2. Get friends and followers to "like" your photo
3. Entry with the most "likes" will win a Dine Alone Prize package while still qualifying for the Grand Prize

Grand Prize- 2 Tickets to see every Dine Alone artist playing a show in your Canadian city this Fall, This is your chance to catch artists like Tokyo Police Club, Alexisonfire, Arkells and Hot Hot Heat.

Weekly Winners- 1 winner will be chosen each week based on the creativity, originality and hilarity of their "dining alone" experience. Each weekly winner will receive a Dine Alone Prize package.

Grand Prize Winner will be announced September 13, 2010

• Twitter
  http://twitter.com/dinealonemusic
• Facebook
  http://bit.ly/cNhAJB

Alexisonfire Announces Canadian Tour

09.07.10 | posted by: Stacey

The dudes of Alexisonfire announced today that they will be headlining a Canadian tour this winter. (is there any other way to tour Canada? Its a tradition they can’t let go of)

Joining the guys on tour will be Norma Jean, Four Year Strong, La Dispute and 3 Inches of Blood. Check out the legend below the tour dates to see who is playing with Alexisonfire in each city.

Tickets will go onsale Saturday Sept 11 @ 10AM local time (except Calgary – onsale date to follow).

The guys will also be running a PRESALE, at theonlybandever.com/store. The PRESALE will run from Weds. Sept 8 – Friday Sept 10. It will start at 10am local time in each province.

Fans will have the option to purchase either a VIP package or regular ticket. The VIP Package will be limited to 30 packages per venue. Here are the details:

OPTION #1:
ticket only

OPTION #2 (VIP PACKAGE):
ticket
meet & greet
tour poster
exclusive laminate
7” (DEMOS from OC/YC)
early entry into venue

The VIP packages are available only while quantities last.

To access the presale visit theonlybandever.com/store (Calgary fans, your presale and general public onsale are delayed until next week. Info to follow)

CANADIAN TOUR DATES

Nov 26 – Victoria, BC – Element *
Nov 27 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific National Exhibition (plus 3 Inches of Blood) %
Nov 29 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre *
Dec 01 – Calgary, AB – Location To Be Announced *
Dec 03 – Saskatoon, SK – The Odeon Events Centre *
Dec 04 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre *
Dec 06 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium *
Dec 08 – North Bay, ON – The Wall *
Dec 10 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis #
Dec 12 – Kingston, ON – Stages #
Dec 14 – London, ON – London Music Hall #
Dec 16 – Toronto, ON – The Sound Academy #

* w/ Norma Jean and La Dispute
# w/ Four Year Strong, Norma Jean, and La Dispute
% w/ 3 Inches of Blood, Norma Jean, La Dispute

• Pre-sale
  http://www.theonlybandever.com/tour/

Alexisonfire iTunes Originals

08.31.10 | posted by: Stacey

In Spring 2010 the guys of Alexisonfire performed six tracks in studio for an iTunes Originals session. The session will be available on iTunes September 28, and it features interview clips from the band as they reflect on their career and the inspiration and stories behind their songs. The sessions including interview is $9.99 and the specific tracks are $0.99/each. Track listing is below- so look for this on iTunes September 28.


Northern
You Burn First*
Heading for the Sun
Boiled Frogs*
Midnight Regulations
Water Wings*
Young Cardinals
This Could Be Anywhere in the World*
Accept Crime
Born and Raised
No Transitory*
Happiness by the Kilowatt *

*iTunes Original Version

Tokyo Police Club Throw Down

08.31.10 | posted by: Stacey

Every week our friends at AUX TV take two music videos and puts them head to head and the winner is determined by you- the fans. This week the guys of Tokyo Police Club and their new video "Bambi" are going up against Wavves. Vote now and help TPC take this one.

• Vote Now for "Bambi"
  http://bit.ly/ce5Lum

How Do You "Dine Alone" ?

08.30.10 | posted by: Stacey

The fine people here at Dine Alone Records would like to see how you “dine alone”. We will be running a Twitter/Facebook contest starting August 30-September 13, that will give you a chance to win 2 tickets to see every Dine Alone artist playing a show in your Canadian city this fall. This is how the contest will work.

TWITTER:
1. You must be a follower of @dinealonemusic in order to qualify
2. Take a picture of yourself "dining alone"
3. Tweet your picture mentioning @dinealonemusic

FACEBOOK:
1. Post a picture of yourself "dining alone" to Dine Alone Records Group
2. Get friends and followers to "like" your photo
3. Entry with the most "likes" will win a Dine Alone Prize package while still qualifying for the Grand Prize

Grand Prize- 2 Tickets to see every Dine Alone artist playing a show in your Canadian city this Fall, This is your chance to catch artists like Tokyo Police Club, Alexisonfire, Arkells and Hot Hot Heat.

Weekly Winners- 1 winner will be chosen each week based on the creativity, originality and hilarity of their "dining alone" experience. Each weekly winner will receive a Dine Alone Prize package.

Grand Prize Winner will be announced September 13, 2010

• Facebook
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dine-Alone-Records/7746305847?ref=ts
• Twitter
  http://twitter.com/dinealonemusic

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

08.24.10 | posted by: Stacey

The boys of Arkells will be taking in the Jays vs. Yankees game tonight from the luxurious TD Comfort Seats at the Rogers Centre. The guys have just returned from a month long tour in the US with fellow label mates Tokyo Police Club and could use a little sports therapy before hitting the road again. Tune in tonight at 7:00pm to catch the game and an interview with Arkells.

New Video From Tokyo Police Club

08.23.10 | posted by: Stacey

Check out the latest video from Tokyo Police Club! "Bambi" is the latest single from their June 2010 release CHAMP. Check it out!

• Bambi
  http://bit.ly/cQF7zf

Tokyo Police Club, Hot Hot Heat and Alexisonfire to Play CASBY'S

08.23.10 | posted by: Stacey

As we announced earlier this month, Dine Alone will be well represented at this year's CASBY Awards taking place September 30. With a total of 7 nominations including Favorite New Release, and Favorite New single and Favorite Edge session among others, We are also excited to announce that Tokyo Police Club, Hot Hot Heat and Alexisonfire will be performing at the awards. If you want to check out these performers along with many others, enter to win access to the award show at Edge.ca.

Remember to Vote!

• Click here to Vote for Arkells, Tokyo Police Club and Alexisonfire
  http://www.edge.ca/ConcertsandEvents/Casbys/Main.aspx

Hot Hot Heat Hit Toronto

08.23.10 | posted by: Stacey

Hot Hot Heat have just left for a long tour stint in the US, but the boys will be hitting the Mod Club here in Toronto October 8. The band will be here playing material from their new album "Future Breeds" which was released earlier this summer. For more details and ticket info see the link below.

• Hot Hot Heat Tickets
  http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100044ECC627B427?artistid=858780&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1