Mobile Jam Fest presents singer/songwriter Emily Haines to headline an all female concert. Emily Haines is an artist that defies labeling. Frontwoman for Metric, she is proud to release her debut solo album, Knives Don't Have Your Back on Last Gang Records. Written and recorded over the past four years in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto and New York, the record sites contributions from the likes of Scott Minor from Sparklehorse, Broken Social Scene's Justin Peroff, Stars' Evan Cranley and Metric's Jimmy Shaw.
The concert launched the third creative contest, so make sure to check in for more updates. Also stay tuned for additional artist announcements.
Additional info:
Register, and upload your music or video to the music contest to become the open act for Emily Haines.
The next Mobile Jam Fest concert is March 30th, 2008 and Metric front women Emily Haines will the headlining the show.
Emily will be choosing her opening act from MJF music competition entries. Upload your tracks (up to 10) for your chance to win. Also make sure to upload your creative video as these will also be chosen by Emily to be broadcast at the show!
Open Act Announcement
After an incredible search through hundreds of tracks and artists, MJF and Emily Haines are excited to announce Pink Dead Whale as the opening act for the MJF concert featuring Emily Haines happening March 30, 2008 at the Phoenix concert theatre.
Washed up on the shores of Scarborough Ontario Pink Dead Whale has been doing it's thing. Starting out in late 2005 PDW has been gathering steady internet buzz with track titles such as "The Gun is Mightier than the Sword" and "I'll Never Fail." Pink Dead Whale has stated their music is all about positive friction/hip on hip action. PDW, (actual name Matthew Pyke) has been quoted in saying "If you can't dance to my music then what are you suppose to do? " PDW is currently working a new EP and plans to release it later this year." For more information click on Pink Dead Whale.
