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Die Mannequin Fino+Bleed album in stores today

September 8, 2009

Remember New Release Tuesdays? For all the tweeting about “music monday” it is still this day when most albums hit store shelves for the first time. Today’s new records include Fino+Bleed, the anticipated full-length debut from Die Mannequin.

You can stream the whole thing right now on MuchMusic.com. Or for those that need a push to purchase an actual physical copy, a limited-edition is available packaged with a DVD of the documentary The Rawside of….Die Mannequin, directed by Bruce McDonald. (Which has been nominated for two Gemini awards.) Fino+Bleed was produced by Matt Hyde (SLAYYY-ERR!) and features guest drummer Jack Irons (RHCP).

Die Mannequin’s next local gig is opening for Marilyn Manson Sept 17 at the ACC, so feel free to go shout at Care what you think of the new disc. If that’s too scary for you, don’t forget the City Sonic film with Die Mannequin at 102.1 the Edge screens September 19 at sunny noon at Yonge and Dundas square as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. See you there.

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City Sonic: Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge

August 21, 2009

Director: Bruce McDonald, 2009
As a troubled teen confined to her bedroom by strict parents, Care Failure found her only solace in 102.1 The Edge, Torontos alternative rock station that plays music as reckless as she is. After starting a band of her own, Die Mannequin, her first record played over those same airwaves. Shortly afterwards, the band was invited to perform at the stations annual summer showcase, Edgefest. Years later, having toured with the likes of Guns n Roses and with several records to her credit, Care pit stops by The Edge to talk with DJ Dave Bookman about what the spirit of radio means to her from her formative years through to today. Featuring raw, live performance footage of Care in The Edge storefront studios, and a special appearance by her Die Mannequin partner in crime Tony Bleed.

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Interview with Director Bruce McDonald

August 20, 2009

Care Failure seems confused when Director Bruce McDonald asks her to wear a balaclava.

Bruce MacDonald and Care Failure stand on Yonge Street and plot their bank robbery.

LL: “Give us your “”elevator ride”" pitch: the concept for your film in three sentences or less.
BM: It’s a short film of how a 12-year-old Care Failure became enamoured with CFNY radio, living in her suburban house, and how it became a beacon for the real world for her. It’s about ending up on a signal of coolness you admired as a kid. A little story about the Sprit of Radio.

LL: You’ve worked with Care before and know her quite well. Did you learn anything new on this shoot that surprised you?
BM: First was an affirmation of what a beautiful voice she has. She’s a hard rock chick but when you just hear her singing with an electric guitar, solo, it’s very pretty. And also what a pro she is, which wasn’t a surprise either. She has a very solid work ethic. She’s a fighter and she cares deeply about the quality and integrity of her art.

LL: Any advice for other filmmakers on how to work within the 4-minute time limit?
BM: It’s great to have [executive producer] Bob Lang on the stick I tell you – he’s all about the story. With the ease of shooting now there’s a tendency to shorten the prep time: grab it and go! My advice is to have a strong story going in. Maybe another story comes out of but you have to have something to go back to, that 1-2-3, rise-and-fall of storytelling.

LL: How do you see the future of films made for mobile?
BM: They’re like electronic graphic novels or comic strips, a video jukebox. It’s like the singles generation but for video, short stories rather than novels, episodic over long-form. Sure, some people will watch Apocalypse Now on their cells, if they’re trapped on a long flight maybe. But with something like City Sonic, it’s like you’re waiting for a bus or on hold with Dial-a-Bottle at the corner of Queen and Bathurst and you’ve got something to watch.”

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TIFF screening times announced

August 19, 2009

We would never lie to you. When we said details of our free City Sonic screenings at Yonge and Dundas Square as part of TIFF would be coming soon we meant it. All the details here. And here:

September 10th, 12pm: Tony Dekker at Spadina Subway Station. Directed by Anita Doron
Followed by Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man

September 11th, 12pm: Serena Ryder at The Dakota Tavern. Directed by Robert Lang
Followed by Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing

September 11th, 9pm: Danko Jones at Maple Leaf Gardens. Directed by George Vale
Followed by Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars

September 12th, 12pm: Divine Brown at The Rex. Directed by Charles Officer
Followed by The Harder They Come

September 13th, 12pm: Geddy Lee at Massey Hall. Directed by Bruce McDonald
Followed by Woodstock

September 14th, 12pm: Woodhands at the Brick Works. Directed by Rob Pilichowski
Followed by Stop Making Sense

September 15th, 12pm: Sarah Slean at the Rivoli. Directed by Rob Pilichowski
Followed by Sweet Toronto

September 16th, 12pm: Laura Barrett with Martin Tielli at the AGO. Directed by Peter Lynch
Followed by The Last Waltz

September 17th, 12pm: Lioness at the Masonic Temple. Directed by Peter Lynch
Followed by Rattle & Hum

September 18th, 12pm: Jason Collett at Kensington Market. Directed by Peter Lynch
Followed by Don’t Look Back

September 19th, 12pm: Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge. Directed by Bruce McDonald
Followed by Truth Or Dare

You may notice some artist names in there for the first time. Stay tuned for more photos and sneak peeks in the weeks ahead and then come and see the full films every day at noon Sept 10-19.

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Flickr Gallery: Production Pics from “City Sonic: Die Mannequin at CFNY 102.1 The Edge”

August 19, 2009

Check out the latest production pics from Care Failure’s visit to 102.1 The Edge. Who knew Care could pull off a balaclava so well?? Check them out here.