The Matinee January 10th
The Matinee January 10th features nine stellar songs to jump start your Tuesday. There are some breathtaking electronic / ambient […]
The Black Leaders – “Take It Easy”
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The Matinee November 9th
As we all recover from the US Election aftermath, The Matinee November 9th is inspired by something completely different. Last […]
The Matinee October 7th
In this October 7th issue of The Matinee we bring you 6 bands all in different stages of their careers, […]
The Bedlam Six – “Down Down Down”
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/247047628″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”135″ iframe=”true” /] If it’s better to be late to the party than not arrive at […]
The Matinee September 27th
Another ten cool, new tunes occupy The Matinee September 27th edition. Scroll down for the latest single by one of […]
The Matinee August 2nd
The Matinee August 2nd features eight cool, new tunes. There are some familiar names (i.e., artists previously covered on The […]
The Matinee July 12th
We have an 8-pack of great new music on The Matinee July 12th edition that includes one unbelievable cover; an […]
The Matinee July 5th
To aid you in your recovery from the long weekend, The Matinee July 5th features a combination of melodic tunes […]
Amnesia Rockfest delivers the rock! – Part I
I had the great pleasure of attending this year’s Amnesia Rockfest. It was the 11th edition of the festival that […]
Preview of Amnesia Rockfest 2016
Montebello is mostly known as a summer getaway destination for those living in Ottawa and Montreal as well as for […]
Photo Essay: Adam Baldwin at Mavericks
I first saw Adam Baldwin perform as a solo artist in the Fall of 2013, opening for and then playing […]
The Pack A.D. rock the House of Targ (photo essay)
Vancouver rock duo The Pack A.D. is one of those bands you must see live! Although certainly their recordings are […]
Van Damsel perform at Zaphod Beeblebrox (Photo Essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/228581592″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] On the heels of a pair of performances at CMW, Van Damsel made […]
Islands play Ritual (photo essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/259678920″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] Two weeks ago, indie quartet Islands released two new albums, Should I Remain […]
Saturday Sampler for May 21st
Ten lip-smacking courses are on the menu for the Saturday Sampler. There is a sizable portion of American entrées to […]
The Matinee April 29th
The Matinee April 29th includes six new tracks to get your weekend started. We have a range of indie pop, […]
Saturday Sampler for April 23rd
The Saturday Sampler for April 23rd is a bit of mixed bag in that there are several names you’ll recognize, […]
The Dandy Warhols’ long awaited return to Ottawa (photo essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/240862255″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] The Dandy Warhols had not played Ottawa since 2000, but the Portland-based, indie-rockers’ […]
Black Mountain – “IV”
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/246530723″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] After a five-plus year hiatus, Vancouver rock outfit Black Mountain returns with their […]