The Lights

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Lights first cracked the Canadian charts in May 2008, when the debut single "Drive My Soul" introduced her synthesis of youthful, sellable alt rock and contemporary synth pop. Born in April 1987 in Timmins, Ontario, Valerie Poxleitner spent her childhood traveling alongside her missionary parents. She also took up songwriting at an early age, using verses from the Bible to prompt titles for her new material. She began writing music for Sony/ATV Music Publishing at the age of 18; shortly thereafter, however, she ditched the behind-the-scenes gig and hit the road with her own instruments, playing shows in the Great Lakes region and eventually landing a contract with the Toronto-based punk label Underground Operations. An American partnership with Doghouse Records followed, and the young songwriter issued her first recording, the self-titled Lights EP, in April 2008. Several singles found a warm reception on Canadian radio outlets, while Lights' vibrant attire and good looks made her an endearing presence on MuchMusic's TV countdown. Early the following year, Lights won a Juno Award for New Artist of the Year and landed a spot on that summer's Warped Tour, all the while preparing her debut album, The Listening, which was released in October 2009. In 2011, Lights returned with the more mature, sonically sophisticated album, Siberia. In 2013, Lights delivered Siberia Acoustic, which featured her performing reworked acoustic versions of songs off Siberia. ~ Andrew Leahey, Rovi

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    Thirty Seconds To Mars Set To 'Unleash The Beast' On LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS
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    May 21, 2013
    'It's the best thing we've ever done,' Jared Leto says of Mars' brand-new album, in stores Tuesday.
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    Thirty Seconds To Mars Set To 'Unleash The Beast' On LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS
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    May 21, 2013
    'It's the best thing we've ever done,' Jared Leto says of Mars' brand-new album, in stores Tuesday.
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    Life After Death: The 10 Most Baller Notorious B.I.G. Mashups
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    May 21, 2013
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    Interview: Geoff Johns Says Goodbye To 'Green Lantern'
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    May 21, 2013
    This week, Geoff Johns wraps up his decade-long run on DC 's " Green Lantern ," with the double-sized "Green Lantern" #20. We got an opportunity t...
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    Whose 'World Of Jenks' Story Made The Biggest Impression On You: Chad's, Kaylin's Or D-Real's?
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    May 21, 2013
    After a year of racking up frequent flyer miles,  Andrew Jenks has officially signed off of the second season of " World Of Jenks ," leaving behind t...
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    The Top 5 Performances From The Billboard Music Awards (Including Miguel's Fierce Leg Drop That Almost Killed A Spectator)
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    May 20, 2013
    The Billboard Music Awards were held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this evening and, much like the Grammys, wisely minimized the amount of airtime dev...
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    Billboard Music Awards 2013: The Complete Winners List
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    May 20, 2013
    Taylor Swift is the night's big winner, taking home an impressive eight trophies.
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    Billboard Music Awards 2013: The Complete Winners List
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    May 20, 2013
    Taylor Swift is the night's big winner, taking home an impressive eight trophies.
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    Ellie Goulding Graduates From Guest Spot To Main Stage At Hangout
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    May 20, 2013
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    Ellie Goulding's Powerful Hangout Fest Set Was One For The Girls
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    May 20, 2013
    British singer invaded Gulf Shores, Alabama, for an electrified performance.
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    New York, NY, US Randall's Island
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  • Jun 8 Saturday
    Baltimore, MD, US Port Covington
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  • Jun 9 Sunday
    Baltimore, MD, US Moonrise Festival
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  • Jun 13 Thursday
    Manchester, TN, US Great Stage Park
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Milwaukee, WI, US US Cell Stage
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Rothbury, MI, US Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Rothbury, MI, US Unknown venue
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  • Jun 29 Saturday
    Kansas City, KS, US Kanrocksas
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada The Commons at Butler’s Barracks Historic Site
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    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada The Commons at Butler’s Barracks Historic Site
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Toronto, ON, Canada Fort York
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Toronto, ON, Canada Downsview Park
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  • Aug 4 Sunday
    Montreal, QC, Canada Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
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  • Aug 8 Thursday
    Squamish, BC, Canada Squamish Valley Music Festival - Loggers Sports Grounds
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    San Francisco, CA, US Golden Gate Park
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  • Aug 10 Saturday
    Squamish, BC, Canada Logger Sports Grounds
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  • Aug 16 Friday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Oct 25 Friday
    Asheville, NC, US Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit
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  • Oct 30 Wednesday
    University Park, PA, US Bryce Jordan Center
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Discography

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  • Siberia Acoustic (2013)
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    Siberia Acoustic (2013)
    Last Gang Records
  • iTunes Session (2012)
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    iTunes Session (2012)
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  • Siberia (2011)
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    Siberia (2011)
    Last Gang Records
  • The Listening (2009)
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    The Listening (2009)
  • The Listening (2009)
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    The Listening (2009)
    Universal
  • Lights (2008)
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    Lights (2008)
    Warner Bros.
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