Canadian Indie Pop band Stars are currently touring North America after a brief jaunt around out own country. In commemoration of the tour, Stars have released a tour EP featuring the three acts joining them on tour. The bands accompanying Stars on tour and featuring on the You Guys Are Awesome tour EP, are fellow Canadians Yukon Blonde; Said the Whale and Californian based Milo Greene.

Planet Québec have announced their massive SXSW party lineup! Over the incredibly hectic 5 days (March 13th-17th) at the noted Spill Bar, they'll be bringing the best of Québec's creative artists to Austin, Texas, to show off to the world.

Getting set to tour Australia for No Years, Peats Ridge and a couple of sideshows are Canada's Yukon Blonde. Tanya Ali caught up with the band's bass guitarist to talk about the tour, the new EP, How I Met Your Mother and a little bit more. Read on!

It's been a huge year for you guys - what have been some of your highlights of 2011?

Many updates have been made to some of the most anticipated tours of 2012 in the last week. Here's a look at who's added supports to their rosters and made changes or additions to their schedules.

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Yukon Blonde are one of Canada’s best kept secrets. Until now.

Vancouver’s acclaimed contribution to the world of enigmatic folk/country/indie-rock have amassed a loyal fan base in their home country, but their sun-drenched melodies (reminiscent of a far sunnier climate than from whence they sprung!) and lush harmonies have recently captured the attention of a much broader audience.

Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival today announces a massive 26 new acts to their already bulging festival line up.

Revived American rocker and master lyricist, Jim Ward, world breaking Canadian band Yukon Blonde, Melbourne band of the moment - Aria Award nominated Oh Mercy, hot Aussie favourite - Canyons, and bursting local act New Navy are among the newly announced.