Another night at Cinqhole this weekend. Far more different genre of music for a Saturday night. Analogue Series presented Nick Schofield‘s Ambient Ensemble which was accompanied alongside Yolande Laroche on clarinet and Philippe Charboneau on bass. Performing tracks from the 2018 album Water Sine. The show was a relaxing, atmospheric and dream-like set. 8/10. Check …
First show of 2020 and I decided to go to Cinqhole for some good ol’ local acts and one Montreal band. It was definitely a great show when the venue is at capacity. It was the tape release for The Thrill, who’s self-title EP came out in December 2019. Pull off a sweet rocking garage …
Here is my pick for the best songs and music video that came out in 2019. Acts ranging from Ottawa, across Canada, USA, UK and even Asia. Some don’t have music videos but do have a great track you can listen to. 1. Kaytranada – Dysfunctional 2. Carly Rae Jepsen – Now That I Found …
Here is the best of 2019 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM for December 30, 2019. Focused mostly on the Top 10 Canadian and International albums. Have a listen to the show! Hour One: Hour Two: Playlist: Best of 2019 – Canadian Albums (Top 10) 10 – Orville Peck – Nothing Fades Like …
Now it is the time to reveal the Top 10 International albums of 2019. A little run down: 3 British/Welsh, 6 American and 1 China. #1 album, definitely she is channeling Kate Bush in some of the tracks like thousand eyes and sad day. #2 album, love when Thom goes dark and electro-dance #3 album …
Now it is the time to reveal the Top 10 Canadian albums of 2019. A little run down, 1 Polaris Music Prize winner, 2 Polaris Music Prize shortlisters, 2 from Ottawa/Hull, 1 album that literally sprung out on December 13th, 1 band said their goodbyes and 6 are solo artist. Have to say about the …
There was some definitely great EPs that came out in 2019. While it may help out new and upcoming acts to start out or help tide in some new materials before the bands/artist will release their full-length. The majority is all Canadian, there is one international act that I had to put on the list. …
Almost there! But here is the Best of 2019 – International Albums. This one is from #11 to #20. 11. Nilüfer Yanya – Miss Universe 12. Angel Olsen – All Mirrors 13. slowthai – Nothing Great About Britain 14. Black Belt Eagle Scout – At the Party With My Brown Friends 15. Lizzo – Cuz …
Almost there! But here is the Best of 2019 – Canadian Albums. This one is from #11 to #20. 2 local acts on the list. #11 is someone that will make a splash in 2020 *cross fingers* #12 album – “Finally” this Ottawa band released their long awaited debut album filled with loud post-punk alterna-90s …
Here is the Best of 2019 International Albums. Some cool acts from Pop, Alternative, Rock, Dance and Electronica are on this list. My favorite is #27 which the band is shrouded in mystery but has some great funky beats! #29 was tragic with the passing of the artist. #30 who I happened to see in …