Wanna win a Samsung S4? Fest + tech it up.

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Festival season is upon us. Might as well enjoy some great music while soaking up the summer sun right? Right. Totally. So here's what's up. Virgin Mobile knows that if you wanna find your friends and tweet about your festival adventures you're gonna need a smartphone. That's why they're hooking me up with a Samsung S4 to giveaway to one of y'all. Radness right?

Here's how you enter to win: Just tweet both @katekillet and @virginmobilecan your best festival tips. Simple as that! Check out Virgin's infographic of tips for some examples. 

ps. If you happen to be hitting up Squamish this weekend tweet #MEMBERSLOUNGE to get prizes and VIP upgrades. I'm not spamming. I'm just saying. 

 

this weekend: ALL CAPS! island festival

What:  The final ALL CAPS! island festival

Who's playing: The Blow, Rich Aucoin, catl, Hooded Fang, Magneta Lane, Shotgun Jimmie, Elfin Saddle, Beliefs, Bizzarh, Beekeeper, ev ree wuhn, Most People, Eons, Unfinished Business, Pachamama, Watershed Hour and more. 

Where: Toronto Island yo. Join in why don't you?  

Find me: Camping in a tent from Friday evening to Sunday night, hunting for bonfires and babes.  

Lurk: My twitter for ALL CAPS! live tweets.  

Enjoy: The ALL CAPS! mixtape below... 

See you there?  

Osheaga 2013: Beck

While many acts on the festival circuit are sometimes new to the game, Beck was nothing but a pro. A post modern music maker who’s been in the game since the late 80s, he took over and closed up Osheaga day 2, proving is headliner status.

With 10 albums under his belt and then some, Beck delivered the hits from “Loser” to “E-Pro”. “Black Tambourine” and “Girl”. Hit after hit after it. Mid set he slowed things down a little as it started to rain and by the time “Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime” came on we were all feeling pretty emotional. It was just so lovely.

Rain wasn’t the only thing sprinkled throughout the set that evening. Beck dished out many unique and tasty covers including Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson. Very very fun stuff.

Closing up with the 1996 Odelay hit “Where It’s At” Beck broke down on his knees and preached to the people of Montreal about how he’s come knock knocking on their door and he wanted to love us. We welcomed him in with open arms, two turn tables and a microphone.

* for the full post with photos and Vines check out Sidewalk Hustle

Osheaga 2013: Day 1

A few thoughts... 

DIIV: Chill dudes as always. Oshin is still a great album. 
Wild Belle: Make me want to wear more patterns. 
Lianne La Havas: Stunning. Just stunning.
Palma Violets: I want to have too many beers with them and break things.
Rudimental: I CAN FEEL THE LOVE CAN YOU FEEL IT TOO?
Diamond Rings: Toronto man I've loved from the start. As polished as ever.
The Cure: Legends. 

For more words check out my full post at Sidewalk Hustle.
Check out my photos and vines of Osheaga: Day 1 below. 

music video of the day: "I Feel Better" by Hot Chip

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Any excuse I have to post this fantastically weird and amazing video I'll take. Hot Chip closed off the last night of Osheaga and it was just such a rad dance party. Already aching to be back. 

new tune: "The Wire" by HAIM

SUMMER TIP: Play this at least every 12 hours, if not every 6, or 3 even... You know what? Just keep this on repeat and you'll be sorted.  

HAIM's debut album is due out this fall and clearly I cannot wait. Remember that time I saw them at SXSW and Pharrell Williamss was playing air guitar side-stage? Good times.

music video of the day: "Young Blood" by Mac DeMarco

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Mac DeMarco dude. You can't help but love the kid. I've seen him live many a time & the sets just get sillier & sillier. He's totally tubular. Also how cute are he and his gf Kiki? Lucky lass.   

This song is just one of the many amazing Adult Swim Summer Singles. The Kitty Pryde track and the Dan Deacon track are two of my favs. Actually, they're all pretty great. 

Want more Mac? Jurassic Pop just put out a live cassette tape which already has sold out. Lucky for you the internet let's us stream it below. Feel free to look at my photos of his CMJ set at the same time, for the full "live" experience. You can also check out my CMJ/NXNE interview with Mac DeMarco if you want to hear him talk about diarrhoea and crazy meats. 

* if the video is being glitchy or not working in your browser watch "Young Blood" at this link