More POP 2012 artists announced: Purity Ring, Grimes, Cadence Weapon, Arthur H. and lots more!

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MAN IT IS HOT. SUMMER IS SOOOOOO HOT. We can’t wait for the cool breeze of September. We can’t wait for POP.

Here are some more flashy names to add to the list of super high-calibre artists playing the festival. Grimes and Purity Ring, both breakout sensations of POP 2011, are back, woohoo! Local label Fixture Records will bring us a great line-up of underground gems highlighted by Chevalier Avant Garde. Printemps érable heroes Avec pas d’casque will play an intimate show on the breathtaking Ubisoft Rooftop. The dreamy pop perfection of Captured Tracks’ artist Wild Nothing play at Il Motore, and local hip hop pranksters Alaclair Ensemble will headline at Sala Rossa. We also welcome back Canadian musical trailblazer Ian Blurton as he reforms the seminal genre-defying rock band Change of Heart. Finally, the incomparable, unforgettable and incredibly sexy Arthur H. will also join the party.

New artists added to the POP 2012 lineup:

Cadence Weapon – Born Ruffians – Mirel Wagner – Arthur H. – Rich Aucoin – Change of Heart – Grimes – Purity Ring – Wild Nothing – Avec pas d’casque – Alaclair Ensemble – Metz – Doldrums – Cuff The Duke – Brave Radar – Mavo – Freelove Fenner – Cresting – Sheer Agony – Chevalier Avant Garde – Cold Showers – Body Language/Transfixed – Monomyth – Crosss – The Soupcans – Elite Gymmastics – Myths – Jef Barbara – Loud, Lary, Ajust – Maybe Watson – Eliza Gilkyson – Dry The River – Aroara – Lisa Leblanc – Christina Martin – Hundred Waters – Evian Christ – Headache – Merchandise – Mozart’s Sister – World Provider – POP vs Jock – Dam Funk – Hot Snakes – Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire -  Katatonia

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