Finally got a chance to listen to this whole album by Ottawa’s electronica artist Liar’s Rosebush. I thought he is a DJ but he doesn’t really spin records, so I would label him now as a musician. Got the CD at his CD Release Party. I would call this a unique concept album. Going through …
OK today Kelp Records turns 15! With that tonight there will be a show at the Mayfair Theatre and playing there will be Jim Bryson and The Acorn. That in said I will review The Acorn’s album Glory Hope Mountain. Album has been out since 2007 and put this under my “Best of 2007” list …
Today I will review Jim Bryson’s Where The Bungalows Roam from Kelp Records. The album was released on March 27, 2007. Jim Bryson is the reigning Ottawa King of Folk-Rock at the moment. Usually he plays the keyboards for Kathleen Edwards and the Weakerthans. First time I heard his music was CBC Radio 3 when …
I got this album which I didn’t get to see on Thursday night. Like Art is by birdsacrosswater, who is a solo artist by Nic Lefebvre (also in Hunt Chant). This is like a side project at the moment for Nic. His other band mate Michael O’Brien is with Sick Friend. I swear there must …
Finally got time to listen to this EP by Centretown Cripplers, who’ve I’ve gotten to known so well. First time I sound them was in November of 2008 where they opened up for Oh No Forest Fires and the same night as Matt & Kim in another venue. They were amazing live and surprised that …
Finally got time to listen to the Musk Ox CD. Musk Ox is a solo artist named Nathanaël Larochette. His music is instrumental/neofolk/acoustic/ambient genre. When I saw him open up for Torngat, he had two band members. Listening to this album, felt relaxing and chilling. I feel like in a state of zen. Tracks on …
On April 11th I went to see Honest I’s and I got their first EP called Anatomy of Lightbulbs. The EP has six tracks They are: teeth rise young (apparently when I play it on iTunes it says 3rd of June) wristwatches take home This EP is very indie rock/alternative driven sound. Very catchy and …
When I think of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, it will be their breakout hit song Gold Lion. Its been about three years since their last studio album. March 9th, 2009 was the release date. Wasn’t until I saw the music video for ZERO. I was like surprised to how they changed their style. Hearing the leading …
I got the new long anticipated follow-up album by Polaris Prize winner Patrick Watson. New album “Wooden Arms” which came out on April 28th. Its been two years since his debut “Close To Paradise” and its has been a crazy successful time for him. Besides winner the Polaris Prize, alot of critical acclaim due to …
Finally the long awaited album Metric is out for the public. Came out on March 31, 2009 on iTunes, way ahead of schedule. The physical release will be April 7, 2009. Its been about four years since they released Live It Out. During the four years, Miss Emily Haines released a solo record which is …