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Nick Carter Live At andPOP Tomorrow!

Natalia Buia — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:10:41 +0000

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Get down, get down and move it all around because Nick Carter’s dropping by the andPOP studio tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Our favourite Backstreet Boy will sit down on the famed red couch with Jordan and since it’s live, anything can happen! Tune in tomorrow at 12:30 here on andPOP.

This wont be the first time Nick’s given a little love to andPOP. In August he chatted with Jordan about the release of his second album, I’m Taking Off. You can watch the hilarious interview here.

Don’t forget to take a longer lunch break tomorrow to catch Nick live in our studio by going on andpop.com at 12:30 and clicking the watch live link. Be there or be square!

andPOP’s ‘Something New’ Does SXSW

andPOP Staff — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:49:57 +0000

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Part 1 of Something New’s trip to SXSW in Austin, Texas. Featuring Duran Duran, Bright Eyes, Dum Dum Girls, Karkwa, Hollerado, Buck 65 and more.

Something New – Business Episode

andPOP Staff — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:26:33 +0000

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andPOP Makes A Music Video!

andPOP Staff — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:06:32 +0000

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On AUXTV’s “Something New,” hosts Jordan Bortolotti and Korey Schaefer prove they can record a hip-hop song and produce a music video. Do they succeed? Watch “Something New” on AUXTV at 9pm EST on Tuesday to find out.

The Pop Episode of andPOP’s TV Show ‘Something New’

andPOP Staff — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:40:03 +0000

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“POP” music is a misinterpreted genre. Often times people discredit Pop-stars, believing there is a trade off between success and credibility. Korey and Jordan go beyond the superficial exterior to investigate the anatomy of pop music and the people who sing it. From The New Kid’s On The Block to New found glory this installment seeks to find substance in “Top 40.”

andPOP’s “Something New” Outtakes

andPOP Staff — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:18:25 +0000

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Yes our show looks slick and polished but believes us its a struggle to make it look like that. Please observe below.

andPOP Presents Something New – CanRock Episode

andPOP Staff — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:01:34 +0000

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The second episode of andPOP’s TV show “Something New” in case you missed it. We are researching Canadian rock in this episode and have some awesome interviews!

Rock and Roll Culture – Something New EP 1

andPOP Staff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:56:37 +0000

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Jordan and Korey investigate the culture of Rock and Roll. From tattoos to fashion trends and life on the road, it’s a look at the mythology of living the dream.

andPOP’s XM Hosts to Join Handsome Men’s Club

@jordans_life — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:02:55 +0000

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Quite frankly, we find it rather appalling that we would be omitted from this. Recently in a star studded post Academy Awards Show, Jimmy Kimmel featured a segment on a league of extraordinary handsome gentlemen. Among which were the likes of Mathew McConaughey, Patrick Dempsy, Matt Damon, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Afleck, Sting and many other Hollywood studs. To be blunt we’re upset. No, upset isn’t strong enough description. We’re appalled.

How could they plan this segment without even considering andPOP’s two golden boys? We’re handsome, funny and we’re on XM Radio. To be fair, we’re not 100 percent sure Jimmy Kimmel has heard our show on channel 153. Regardless, we would like to make a plea to the online community to lobby with us. Please send a letter of your support radio@andpop.com

Either way, this is one of the funniest things on the internet this week and a solid way to cap off the Oscars. Well done Jimmy! Well done.

andPOP Is Coming To a TV Near You!

andPOP Staff — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:20:07 +0000

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What is andPOP’s TV show going to look like? This! Check out andPOP Presents Something New every Tuesday @ 9pm on AUX TV starting March 2nd!

Get Your Heart on For Haiti Event with andPOP

Graham Slaughter — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:36:13 +0000

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Looking for a way to give back to Haiti but not sure how?

Look no further. On Tuesday, February 2, Jezebel Burlesque and andPOP will be hosting Get Your Heart on for Haiti.

The night will be packed with some amazing local music, including The Godfrey Medicine Show, Anne Crawley, and Blackie Jacket Jr., while DJ Greg Goldsack spins out some killer beats.

Access to the event will through donations at the door, all of which will be given to The Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief. This money will help the near one million people whose lives have been torn apart by the destructive 7.0 magnitude earthquake.

Come out to Jezebel Burlesque for a night of amazing music and make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people.

Join us Tuesday, February 2^nd at 6pm EST at Jezebel Burlesque at 227 Ossington Avenue in Toronto for a good time that will benefit a great cause

Matisyahu – Not Your Typical Reggae Star

andPOP Staff — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:05:11 +0000

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When you think Reggae musicians you wouldn’t necessarily think of an Orthodox Jew. Well Matisyahu has broken down that stereotype by combing traditional Jewish themes with a Reggae sound, and also achieving Top 40 status. Matisyahu spoke with Korey before a recent Toronto date.

andPOP Team Welcomes Jordan Banks

Sara Harowitz — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:04:03 +0000

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andPOP is proud to announce the arrival of a new investor and board member to its team. Jordan Banks is one of Canada’s leading consumer technology executives, and is bringing his expertise and leadership to andPOP through an investment by Thunder Road Capital. Banks founded Thunder Road Capital in 2008 to provide investment and advisory services to early stage technology companies.

“andPOP’s position as a major online source of pop culture news and interviews has been built on our commitment to produce high quality content that features some of the world’s top entertainers,” Robert Ostfield, CEO of andPOP said in a statement. “Jordan was a natural fit to join the andPOP team as his background and strategic vision is the skill-set we were looking for to help expand the scope and distribution of our exclusive and diverse product.”

Banks has a resume that will surely help him take andPOP to new heights. Before founding Thunder Road Capital, he was the chief executive officer of JumpTV, a major broadcaster of sports and international TV over the Internet. Before JumpTV, Banks was the managing director of eBay Canada, the top online shopping destination in the country.

“I am excited to work with the very talented crew at andPOP,” Banks said in a statement. “We are in an era where the marriage of content and distribution will rule the day. I believe andPOP is uniquely positioned to take advantage of its ability to produce terrific content while also capitalizing on the consumer’s multi-channel delivery expectations.”

As a multiplatform pop culture content provider that reaches over one million viewers across North America every month, andPOP is thrilled to have such an experienced and exciting new member come on board.

Welcome, Jordan Banks!

Jeremih Talks To Jenn About Birthday Sex

andPOP Staff — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:59:59 +0000

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At andPOP we spend a lot of our time thinking about deep philosophical questions. What’s the meaning of life? If a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around, does it make a sound? If your Birthday falls on Valentine’s Day does that mean you get double Birthday Sex? Well the last question we found an answer from Jeremih, who is the expert on Birthday Sex. And good for Jenn as her Birthday is on Valentine’s Day. Watch to find out more.

Daughtry – They Are More Than Just American Idol

@jordans_life — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:32:03 +0000

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When you think Daughtry understandably American Idol comes to mind, however there is more to the story. Daughtry is a band that actually makes music that people want to listen to, and more importantly music that people actually want to buy! That is no small accomplishment in this day in age. So we caught up with the boys to talk about music, life, G.I. Joe’s, but NOT American Idol.

andPOP Is Hitting The Satellite Radio Waves With XM Canada

Robert Ostfield — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:33:25 +0000

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We have some exciting news. In our continual conquest to be a next generation multi platform media company, we are pleased to announce andPOP will be on the radio starting Friday September 18th @ 5pm on XM Canada’s Laugh Attack Channel (channel 153). The show will feature the uniqueness of the website but on the radio (yes an amazing concept). So you can listen to some interviews, here us banter about the entertainment biz, and also be introduced to some unique characters like Euclid Laframboise. Euclid will be on the show while he also makes a living building coffins out of Thule racks. Watch the vid and you will understand.

Amos The Transparent Video – Lemons – Exclusively On andPOP

Robert Ostfield — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:40:36 +0000

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Fully animated video for Amos The Transparent’s newest single Lemons (aka Big Fish Little Pond) by uber cool animation studio Digital Henchman. Vote for them in the XM Verge Music Awards! http://www.thevergeonline.com/vma/

The Dodos On Side B – Ready to Drop New Album

Dan Busheikin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:29:50 +0000

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The Dodos! This was an interview that I was extremely excited for. The two-piece (now a three-piece) is releasing their highly anticipated album, “Time To Die,” this fall. Last year’s album “Visiter” garnered a great deal o…f praise for its aggressive – albeit beautiful – tunes. It was great to chat with the band and hear all about their upcoming album, and I’ve also included some video of their set. Check out myspace.com/thedodos if you like what you hear.

LMFAO = Hilarious

Robert Ostfield — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:02:51 +0000

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Officially one of the funniest interviews of the year. I mean what else could it be when a group renames the interviewer “DJ BJ”. Really fun guys with some interesting stories about being on the road and being surrounded by ladies. We do apologize for the shaky camera work for Jenn’s intro that was also out of focus. We think our camera man was drunk or high when this was filmed.

Under The Rock: Once Upon a Passion Pit

Emma Renda — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:45:55 +0000

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Passion Pit are a lesson in modern romance. Ever since I heard their backstory – lead singer Michael Angelakos crafted the EP Chunk of Change as a Valentine’s Day gift for his girlfriend – I knew they would be more to me than just a fling in my musical lifetime. But I never imagined my first close encounter with them would pan out like a fairy tale of its own.

The show was sold out when my companion (I’ll call her Merv) and I arrived at Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa’s go-to live music club. It was shocking enough that a band this sought-after detoured so far into Canada, and even more surprising that the resident’s of Ottawa had enough forethought to buy advance tickets. Not about to give up on our night, Merv and I stuck it out in line until a lush pair of hipsters were escorted from the premises, freeing up some elbow room for the two of us.

The timing could hardly have been more perfect: Passion Pit hit the stage the moment Merv and I were safely inside. They played “Moth’s Wings” and “The Reeling”, and captured the layered essence of their recordings by cramming the stage with a drum kit, synthesizers and more than one stringed instrument. Angelakos sauntered about the clutter, exuding a sort of romantic sex appeal that comes only from a hairy-chested twenty-something singing love songs in falsetto. He hardly spoke a word to the crowd until he announced the last song, “Sleepyhead”, and yet the crowd was hanging on every pulse of the music.

During the beat-heavy intro, I was struck by a cold drop on the back of my neck. It wasn’t the warm sweat trickling from my hairline, nor the condensation from the beer bottle being waved above my head by the girl behind me. It was a drip from the ceiling, releasing its own blend of perspiration - the sort of moment John Hughes would have orchestrated.

On our way to the dingy bathrooms to clean up after the show, we bumped into Jeff (bass) and Ayad (synths/samplers) who informed us Nate (drums) was hosting an after party at a yet unknown venue downtown. In our individual stalls, Merv and I stressed how on earth we were going to find this mystery location. Because after seeing Passion Pit, the only thing you want is more. Then a voice floated under the door: “Cafe Dekcuf.” And I kid you not, when we emerged to the sinks, the bathroom was empty. Spooky.

Dekcuf yielded little more than one dedicated V-necked dancer, but the bar was lined with drenched showgoers desperately trying to rehydrate. Not much of a climax, just a welcome rest following the show. But the state of the audience certainly spoke to the calibre of Passion Pit’s stage presence – all sweat, smiles and perhaps a stumble here or there – it was one of the most successful dance shows I’ve ever attended.

And here I was doubting Passion Pit would mean anything to me in two weeks time. I’m not being facetious when I say there’s a happily ever after here.