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Just Announced: Metric and Zoé will co-headline at the Fillmore

Metric | photo by Josh Pelta-Heller | hellerhound.com

Toronto indie vets Metric and Mexico city Latin rockers Zoé have announced a co-headlining North American tour that’s bound for the Fillmore this Valentine’s Day. Metric will be supporting their new album The Art of Doubt, released just last Friday, while Zoé tour behind their Grammy-nominated Aztlán LP. With bands hailing from opposite ends of the continent and working in vastly unique styles, the show ought to make for a captivating night of music (and a solid date for any couples looking to spice the holiday up). Tickets and more information can be found at the XPN Concert Calendar. Continue reading →

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Metric delivered an arena-caliber performance at The Fillmore

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Metric | photo by Josh Pelta-Heller | hellerhound.com

The arena-caliber kaleidoscopic lights-and-color show to which Metric treated a crowded room yesterday evening seemed an apt testament to how much of a rockstar Emily Haines has become over the years. Or, maybe she’s always been a rockstar. Maybe what’s really evolved is that she and her band are simply finally getting their due, along with more mainstream radio play, of regularly headlining larger venues like Fillmore Philly, on stages with some breathing room and all the production value to match.

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Metric goes acoustic in a Vegas record store for the Spotify Sessions

Metric| Photo by John Vettese for WXPN
Metric| Photo by John Vettese for WXPN

Canadian alt-pop jauggernaut Metric released its sixth LP, Pagans in Vegas, last fall, and its headline tour in support of it brings it to The Fillmore Philadelphia on March 15th. This week the band released its Spotify Session – an acoustic set featuring frontwoman Emily Haines and guitarist Jimmy Shaw performing an acoustic set, fittingly enough, in Las Vegas music store 11th Street Records. Continue reading →

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Metric to take Fillmore Philly by storm this March, tickets on sale soon

Metric | Photo by Matthew Shaver | brightloud.com
Metric | Photo by Matthew Shaver | brightloud.com

The newly opened Fillmore Philly continues to draw impressive acts from around the country and now they look to our neighbors in the north for what promises to be an energetic and lively performance from Metric.

The longtime indie-rockers released their sixth studio album, Pagans In Vegas, back in September and showcased its songs for a Philly crowd at the Made in America festival. The album serves as yet another example of a group who is dead set on constantly evolving their already-impressive sound. Not satisfied with simply resting on their laurels — though at this point they surely could — Metric is gaining new fans by the day while staying true to want has worked so well in the past. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Metric at Sands Bethlehem, Phil Lesh at Tower Theater, The Paper Kites at Johnny Brenda’s

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Photo by Justin Broadbent

Canadian pop / alt-rock quartet Metric will be performing at Sands Bethlehem tonight. The band manages to merge smart, socially conscious lyrics and potent vocals with driving beats and heavy guitar hooks. The result is biting and the show promises to be the same. Metric will be performing with Paramore, and you can find tickets and more information here. Watch the video for “Youth Without Youth” below.

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Metric brought epic energy to the Tower Theater (photos, review, setlist)

The indie bros were screaming her name even before she walked out onstage. “Emily!” they yelled into the high ceilings of the Tower Theater. “I love you!”

Metric front woman Emily Haines has a bold and seductive stage presence that can woo an audience of any age. In front of me, an elementary schooler sat on the hip of his father. To my left, an older grey-haired man rocked out with his 40-something girlfriend. And me? I’m a 25-year-old who started listening to Metric in high school. The band’s sound sure has changed since I last saw it play the Starlight Ballroom in 2006 – but Emily Haines’ persona has not. Continue reading →

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Metric playing Tower Theatre in September


Canadian rockers Metric have announced a North American tour with a stop at the Tower Theatre on Saturday, September 22nd. Metric’s new album, SYNTHETICA, is out on June 12th. Go here for tickets and more information about the show. Below, listen to the first single, Youth Without Youth,” from Metric’s forthcoming album.