Explore Music interview Paul Langlois

Paul Langlois stopped by the Explore Music offices this past week to talk about about his solo album, Fix This Head, and he also had some news about a new Tragically Hip album.

Click here to listen to it. Or if you prefer to skip the link… The Hip are working on a new album. The guys are working at The Bathouse regularly, having fun and getting back to the way they used to do it.

As well they plan to do some touring this summer.

New Album from Strippers Union – The Deuce

Strippers Union are back with a new disc called The Deuce. The album is due out on March 8, 2011. Keep an eye on StrippersUnion.ca for more details. Members of Strippers Union are Rob Baker (vocals, guitar), Craig Northey (vocals, guitar), Doug Elliott (bass guitar), Simon Kendall (piano), and Pat Steward (drums).

The first single, ‘Making Strange’ went to radio today – but you can listen to it right here:

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Next Record and Tour News

Multiple sources have confirmed that The Hip are getting together regularly to write new songs, and that they will perform during 2011.

Not dates have been confirmed but all signs point towards shows in June through September.

Gord Downie is performing at least three shows in support of City And Colour:

March 22 – Los Angeles, CA
Venue: El Ray Theatre

March 29 – Chicago, IL
Venue: Park West

March 31 – New York, NY
Venue: Webster Hall

Paul Langlois, at this point, does not have any plans to tour his new album.

Gord Sinclair produced The Trews most recent album.

Rob Baker may be working on new music with Strippers Union.

Johnny Fay recently released an album as part of The Stellar Band Of Neighbours.