Conversation with Tony Dekker of The Great Lake Swimmers
Whether as a solo performer or fronting the terrific Canadian indie-folk/roots band, The Great Lake Swimmers, Tony Dekker writes thoughtful […]
Conversation with Krewella
Sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf and Kris “Rain Man” Trindl have come a long way since their formation as Krewella […]
Interview with VEARA (gig at Luneta Cafe on Nov. 6)
VEARA is coming to Ottawa for a gig on November 6 at the Luneta Café. I recently connected with Brittany […]
Gig Pick: Wildlife @ Zaphods on November 1
Toronto’s Wildlife are rolling their bus into town on Friday night. Sonically speaking, they live somewhere between Family of the […]
Conversation with Luke Rathborne
If Luke Rathborne is going to achieve stardom, he’s going to do it on his terms. The 25-year old native […]
What the Hell, Wiwichu, What the Hell?
I love this. Love it. It’s weird, it’s outlandish…it’s music on instruments (mostly). It’s been called a “punk rock approach […]
Conversation with Mackenzie Scott (a.k.a. TORRES)
We are in the midst of an era of a great music. And while David Byrne may be correct to […]
Interview with Mad Anthony (check ’em out at Zaphods on October 23)
I had the opportunity to chat with Marc Sherlock from Mad Anthony, in anticipation of their upcoming Zaphod’s gig (October […]
Gig Pick: Thought Beneath Film @ Avant Garde Bar on October 18
Thought Beneath Film are the next big thing out of Hamilton. They’re pop, they’re punk, and they’re kinda in your […]
The Revue with Ana Miura
I’ve long been a fan of Ana Miura, and for about a hundred reasons. She’s an incredible guitar player and […]
Conversation with Zachary Cale
It’s a clear Wednesday evening in late September, and Zachary Cale and I are enjoying a few tacos and beers […]
The Revue with Kalle Mattson
Where do you begin with Kalle Mattson? Regarded as the “next big thing” in many critical circles, Kalle is a […]
The Revue with Swollen Members
Note: This photo is of Prevail and Kevin McGowan from The Revue, but it’s the only pic we got at […]
Conversation with The Pack A.D.
They’ve been called “a fantastically gritty rock duo”. Their live performances have been described as “fun, intense, and sarcastic”, “jaw-dropping”, […]
Preview of Rachel Sermanni
Today, Steve and I headed over to Arc The Hotel on Slater Street in Ottawa (not our usual hangout, but […]
The Revue with Gerry Griffin
Gerry Griffin (to quote myself) has the kind of life story that would keep many Hollywood screenwriters quite busy for […]
The Revue with Shannon Rose and the Thorns
So, here’s how things went down. I contacted Shannon to say “we’ve got this idea…we’re interviewing local bands at Zaphod’s, […]
Remembering 1991 with Tom Stewart
Last night, we recorded our make-up session with Slo’ Tom (formerly of Ottawa’s legendary furnaceface). After we wrapped the interview […]