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    <description><![CDATA[Armed with a tattered van, some broken gear, and a passion to play, drummer Ernie Basiliadis and guitarist Dave Klym were two guys from the Alberta prairies who spent several years (and many, many miles) touring and performing around the world. After a few years playing in the Nashville scene, Dave & Ernie decided they wanted to do something completely different. They had a simple vision: to create their own, new sound; a sound that borrows from and celebrates the music of the artists they love. It was 2002 when they headed to Ontario to form The Populars, a power trio made complete with the addition of Toronto bassist Ben Wilson.
The Populars influences are all over the map. Starting with pop innovators like The Jam, Joe Jackson, and Squeeze, to punk rock staples like the Dead Kennedys, The Dickies and The Ramones, and throw in a few classic rock legends like The Who, Tom Petty, and The Kinks, The Populars honor their heroes with a sound that emphasizes catchy hooks, well-crafted melodies and their sheer ability to play. 
In 2008, The Populars will release A Pill For Everyone on Kindling Music/Warner Music Canada, their second full length album that follows their 2005 debut, the vindicator lp. Produced by Moe Berg of The Pursuit of Happiness, "A Pill For Everyone" offers a little bit of everything... ranging from the soulful "I Feel Better Now" to the driving, rhythmic beat of "Good News," to the sardonic pop gem "Teenage Party Girl" and alt-country Birdsesque "Can You Keep A Secret?" Dave Klym explains, "In all honesty, for every song we wrote, we just tried to write a melody that would get Joey Ramone's stamp of approval."
Apart from their quirky, edgy pop sensibility, one of the most defining elements of The Populars experience is their live performance. The band gives their all during their theatrical, energetic sets, making each and every show a unique, personal experience for their fans. "We play every show like it's our last," says Dave Klym. "The best thing for me is that what ever sort of insignificant problems I may have that day, it all evaporates when I get on the stage with these guys. It really is a privilege to play. To have people that show up and want to see us play the music we created - that is really powerful. It's essential to give everything we have to our fans, every night, at every show. That chemistry and enthusiasm is what makes it so exciting."
The Populars toured their debut album hard and will gladly keep up that hectic pace with A Pill For Everyone. "The trick is to expose people to this new album, doing it the old fashioned way. Playing live is one of many ways to do it. It also happens to be what we live for," says drummer Ernie Basiliadis. Adds bassist Ben Wilson: "This is really an exciting time for us. We're seeing more and more fans at every show we play, and they're just so passionate about our music - it's awesome. We can't wait for everyone to hear how we've evolved with the new songs we've written." 
The Populars believe that in today's over-marketed and overmedicated society there seems to be a pill for everything. For them music is the best medicine. So fill out your prescriptions with "A Pill For Everyone" and use three times daily. Experience The Populars for yourself by visiting their website www.thepopulars.com]]></description>
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      <title>Music for  a remedy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[   	

Benefit Show in Toronto

MUSIC FOR A REMEDY? LETS ALL TRY TO HELP THEM FEEL
BETTER NOW!!!

Attention to all of our friends in or around the Toronto area

On Friday, January 11, 2008, a building at Coxwell and
Danforth collapsed taking the homes of more than 10
people.

This party is for our friends Carol and Holly were
among those people who lost everything.

There's an article about it all here:
http://www.thestar.com/article/293156

So, as they are trying to rebuild their lives, let's
get together, chip in a few bucks and celebrate their
return to glory with a night of music, dancing,
drinking and merriment!!

There will be BANDS!
There will be BOOZE!
There will be DOOR PRIZES!
And most importantly, there will be CAROL & HOLLY!!
Thurs March 6th
Noahs Ark
2777 Danforth ave (at Dawes Rd)
Doors open at 8. Bands start at 9ish.

Jerry Leger & the Situation:
http://www.JerryLeger.com
The Flat Planets: http://www.TheFlatPlanets.com
Plus: Kindling Music Recording Artists - The Populars:
http://www.ThePopulars.com

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* $10 at the door - ALL proceeds go to Carol and
Holly. *
**********************************************

Please invite your friends]]></description>
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      <title>New  video!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[-HELLO FRIENDS we are pleased to show our new vid

for OUT IN TIME          CHECK IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_QrwHhJ_Ec

Out in Time is the first of 10 videos off the new
Populars cd " A Pill For Everyone ".  This is made by
The Populars and their friend Jerry Milne. Stay tuned
for the second installment " I Feel Better Now".  The
story will continue where this one left off and will
be complete at the tenth and final song of their cd.
Who will be your favorite character?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:59:25 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW Album now available!!!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Your prescriptions are ready! We are proud to announce that our new release "A PILL FOR EVERYONE" will be dispersed online today, Tues Jan 29th. Go to your favorite e-music shops (iTunes, Puretracks) and get it now!
I feel better now and so can you...
tour coming soon
 
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=272123194&s=143455
Puretracks: http://puretracks.com/catalog/details.aspx?pid=warner_061297630400]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:29:13 -0800</pubDate>
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