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You guys! Hi!
My very own Sled Island Blog! Brilliant, I know!

So, big day today, for many reasons!

First, the press conference at Broken City. A handful of bands were announced, and the line up this year is the bomb. (i have never said “the bomb” in my life, so you know it must be awesome!)

Since this is my blog and I can type what I want, I am going to be a little bit selfish here and do a list of my top 5 bands that I am excited about from the list of bands announced today.

TOP 5 BANDS I AM EXCITED ABOUT FROM THE LIST OF BANDS ANNOUNCED TODAY.

1) Andrew WK
Um. Remember a few years ago when he came here and played that DJ set? Yeah. I am still feeling shivery from that show. It was amazing. He just fills the room with this awesome vibe, and you stand there feeling more awesome than you’ve felt for a long time. I’m serious. Seriously serious.

2) The Coathangers
Oh whaaaaaat. I had never heard of the Coathangers before today, and then I did some internetting, and oh my God. So good. Basically exactly my favourite kind of sound. And a song called “Stop Stomp Stompin’” which is a great title, in my opinion.

3) The Bronx
obviously.

4) The Dudes
Calgary’s own little hometown heroes. I am absolutely in love with the Dudes. A Dudes show in Calgary always feels like the Olympic Opening Ceremonies - a sweet layer of awesome excitement draped nicely on top of the crowd, and everyone floats home happy and swooning. And what’s even better is that nobody has to wear those goofy blue outfits like the people wore at the opening ceremonies for the ‘88 Calgary Olympics.

5) Hollerado
Hollerado has a song called “Fake Drugs” that will make you shit your pants. In the good way. Honestly.

Hey! Another reason why today was a pretty big day at Sled Island HQ is because we launched the new website today! I’m pretty excited about it, I think it looks great and is a little easier to find stuff. User Friendlier.

Ok! Well.This blog is essentially going to be the best thing ever, so keep checking back for the inside scoop (what does that even mean?) on all things Sled Island!

xo Twyla.