The wait is over! Here are the “Top 10” best of Ottawa releases that came out in 2018. This includes EPs too and I happened to put a tie in the Top 10. Hope you enjoy the list and check out their music. 1. Jim Bryson – Tired of Waiting EP Cut Bait by Jim …
Girls+ Rock Ottawa with collaboration with Anakbayan Ottawa (Who provided the amazing food!) presented a wonderful packed show at General Assembly with Pantayo and Scary Bear Soundtrack. Arrived at the venue when the workshop with Pantayo was almost ending. It was a quite something to see people playing their instruments. Kind of bummed out on …
There was no way I didn’t want to miss out this show on November 16th at Black Squirrel Books which was presented by Debaser and First Crush Promotion. Performing that night was Chandra, New Chance and Klapshmock! Starting off the show was Ottawa’s Klapshmock! Dressed up like a futuristic soldier, this set was an experimental …
It is that time of year! 2018 is coming to an end. With so many lists going around and forgetting who to put down. I know it is very early but I want to get this done with. Starting off with #11 to #20 of Ottawa release which includes EPs too. 11. Ethnotehnique – Basement …
Have a listen to the November 12, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: Playlist: Graham Van Pelt – Time Travel The Zolas and Yukon Blonde – Handle with Care Hubert Lenoir – Wild and Free The Seasons – Junk Chandra – Kate New Chance – Chasing the Sunset …
Totally forgot to post these photos from the October 13, 2018 show at House of Targ. But it is good timing since Montreal’s Priors will drop their second album New Pleasure out on November 16, 2018. Made it for parts of Empty Nester‘s set. Again I’ve seen the Ottawa garage-punk band so many time that …
First of a two sold out show at the National Arts Centre – Babs Asper Theatre with Bahamas and Tim Baker. Starting off the show was the former frontman of Hey Rosetta! Tim Baker. It was a wonderful intimate solo show. Playing music from his upcoming album which comes out in 2019 and some Hey …
Monday nights can be a tough sell for bands to play in Ottawa. But I wanted to see two acts that are on Polyvinyl Records. It was The Dodos and Palehound. Starting off the set was Boston’s Palehound. I was hoping for something loud but it was more of a moody indie rock set. Also …
Have a listen to the November 5, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Hour One: Hour Two: The Dodos – Forum / Fools / Winter Palehound – Carnations / If You Met Her Bahamas – No Wrong Hey Rosetta! – Carry Me Home My Friend PJ – Don’t Give My Love Away …
It was an exciting Saturday night at The 27 Club who those into punk and hardcore music lovers. Performing that night was Fucked Up and Mil-Spec. Toronto’s Mil-Spec was the first band to perform. Wasn’t familiar with this band but it was hardcore loudness. Funny seeing some guy flailing his arms and giving the finger …