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• Hot Summer Nights Mix by speed of dark

  "The southwest U.S. has been experiencing a gawd-awful heatwave for the past week, and on top of that, Indie Mom and I had to go to the desert where it was officially 116 degrees but unofficially probably hotter than that. Time to crank up a mix of hot music. I..."

• Two Hours Traffic by 3hive

  "There's something to be said for a 4-40 a.c. song — all four windows down, driving 40 mph — especially in these eco-focused times. Sure, it's a throw-away song, the music version of IKEA's disposable furniture, but like those $7 end tables such songs are absolutely necessary. How else to..."

• 2008 Polaris Music Prize Shortlist by mp3this

  "This is my favourite shortlist thus far, most likely because of my increased effort to scout new Canadian music for Jon & Thom in the morning. Jon, what's your pick? * The Acorn, Glory Hope Mountain * Attack in Black, Marriage * Black Mountain, In the Future * Born Ruffians,..."

• NXNE 2008 - Day 1 by For the 'records'

  "concert review: NXNE @ various venues (Toronto, Ontario), June 12, 2008Olenka and The Autumn Lovers @ C'est What (June 12, 2008)Let's get right to it.Two Hours Traffic [MySpace] @ Sonic Boom (7 pm)After a little snafu with getting my media pass at NXNE headquarters at the Holiday Inn on King..."

• NXNE Recap (Thursday) by Stranded In Stereo

  "Going to a city you've never been to before and being expected to hit the ground running is tough. The benefit of familiarity is not there -- I don't know any shortcuts, how to use the subway or how the city is laid out. But after a few quick hours..."