Play List, Youthography’s monthly offering features high rotation music we think are important indicators of contemporary youth culture. At the end of each month, look for our list of popular songs to give you a snapshot of this. This summer is not going away without a musical bang! From the MTV VMAs to a new Dears album, we’ve got your list covered for that last trip to the cottage. Hopefully our selections of songs will put a skip in your step as we head into the fall.

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Youthography’s Top Picks for August 2006

OK GO – “Here it Goes Again” – Oh No – Capitol
Summer is coming to a close tonight thanks to the MTV Video Music Awards live at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. Heavy hitter nominees include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna and Panic! At the Disco. The all-star show, hosted by Jack Black (Nacho Libre, King Kong) is a must watch – we’re looking forward to seeing OK GO perform their synchronized treadmill dance LIVE. You can catch all the action on CTV at 8P.M. Tonight! 
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Creep – Lukas Rossi – Rockstar: Supernova
The best water cooler conversations these days have all been about the powerhouse contestant from Toronto, Lucas Rossi, on this season’s Rockstar: Supernova. Lucas, now one of six finalists, are all doing their best to front what will no doubt be one of the hardest rocking super-bands ever, Supernova. Consisting of Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Jason Newstead (Metallica) and Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), the finalists have their work cut out for them. Catch Lucas on Rockstar Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights on Global.
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Chicago – Sufjan Stevens – The Avalanche – Sonic Unyon Records
There is a new breed of spirituality in pop rock that is unlike the spiritual rock and pop of yore – that is, it’s well-liked and accepted in most young social circles. It’s not just about religion, but defining your own spirituality. To demonstrate, spiritual indie rocker darling Sufjan Stevens is re-releasing a number of tracks on a new album to satiate the needs of his growing fans. Check it out.
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Also Playing

The Dears, “Ticket to Immortality” (Gang of Losers, Maple)
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Fergie, “London Bridge” (Dutchess, Will. I. Am Music Group)
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The Pussycat Dolls ft. Snoop Dogg, “Buttons” (PCD, A&M)
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Cadence Weapon, “Black Hand” (Breaking Kayfabe, Upper Class)
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Paul Oakenfold ft. Brittany Murphy, “Faster Kill Pussycat” (A Lively Mind, Maverick)
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Hexes and Ohs, “Whadaya Know?” (Goodbye Friend, Welcome Lover, Noise Factory Records)
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Boycrusher, “Video Queen” (Sometimes a man…)
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The Pipettes, “Pull Shapes” (We Are The Pipettes, Memphis)
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Angela Desveaux, ‘Heartbeat” (Wandering Eyes, Thrill Jockey)
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Madonna – Get Together – Confessions of a Dancefloor,
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For more information on Youthography’s Playlist, please contact Mike D'Abramo at 416 206 1256 x241 or email
dabramo@youthography.com.Youthography is Canada's most significant young consumer marketing and communications consultancy-offering full service research, strategy, marketing and advertising for a wide array of companies, brands, products and institutions.