Heat waves, Jays games and the 2008 Wakestock line up – it’s official, summer is here. Over 25 bands, including the likes of Metric, Hot Water Music and Dillinger Escape Plan, will be taking over the Toronto Islands this July.

A brand new site has been launched dedicated to everything that is illScarlett.

Both Billy Talent and Alexisonfire have been nominated for more than once at this year's MuchMusic video awards held in Toronto.

Skate4Cancer has been nominated in this month's Impact Awards on MySpace. The Impact Awards attempt to honor myspace members that have had a positive impact on our culture.

Dallas Green's live CD featuring songs from his City and Colour solo project will hit stores on March 27th.

Tokyo Police Club, Cancer Bats, The Trews, Mobile and many more were honored at the 7th annual Canadian Independent Music Awards held at the Docks entertainment complex.

More photos have been added, featuring shots of Hostage Life, Attack in Black + more.

For anyone attending the cross country Billy Talent / Moneen / Anti-Flag / Rise Against tour, the set times are listed below.

Applications for this summer's S.C.E.N.E. Music festival held in St. Catharines have now been posted on the festival website.

Be sure to check out TicketScene.ca for tickets to all your favorite local shows.