Against Me! rock the Bronson Centre (photo essay)
A couple years ago, the Bronson Centre was renovated, removing many rows of seats to make room for a “standing” […]
The Staves Impress at the Bronson Centre (photo essay)
Last summer before heading to the Newport Folk Festival, I did some research of bands I was unfamiliar with so […]
No Joy packs Pressed in a sold-out show (photo essay)
Montreal-based No Joy made a recent stop in Ottawa in support of their new EP Creep, which is to be […]
Pup and New Swears tear up Zaphod’s (photo essay)
Toronto-based quartet Pup sold out back-to-back shows at Zaphod Beeblebrox near the end of a three-month tour supporting their new […]
DIANA dazzle at House of Targ (photo essay)
On December 9th, Toronto’s indie darling DIANA held a Friday evening synth-pop show at Ottawa’s perogie and pinball hot-spot House of Targ. […]
Zaphod’s Welcomes Brendan Canning (photo essay)
On November 19th, Brendan Canning headlined a Saturday night show at Ottawa’s infamous nightclub Zaphod Beeblebrox. Recently releasing his album Home Wrecking […]
Dragonette kick off “Royal Blues” tour (photo essay)
November is a big month for Canadian electro-pop band Dragonette, who have not only become one of Canada’s marquee groups […]
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 […]
An Evening with Said the Whale at House of Targ (photo essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/88303248″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] Said the Whale is one of Canada’s fastest rising, indie-rock bands. In 2011, […]
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’ […]
The Zolas at Zaphods (photo essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/241788934″ 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 March 29th, The Zolas highlighted tracks from their third studio LP Swooner to a […]
The Motorleague rocks the House of Targ (photo essay)
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/227486203″ 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 Motorleague are currently on tour in support of their 3rd album, Holding […]
Young Empires bring The Gates to Ottawa at Ritual (photo essay)
On February 26th, Young Empires played Ritual Nightclub in support of their debut, full-length album The Gates. I was lucky […]
Operators perform at Ritual Nightclub (photo essay)
When a fellow member of The Revue speaks so highly of a band, you know that seeing them live is […]
Matthew Good brings Chaotic Neutral to the NAC
On November 26th, Matthew Good brought his cross-Canada tour to Ottawa’s National Arts Centre backed by Blake Manning on drums, […]
Photo Essay: Hey Rosetta! and Yukon Blonde
Now in its 5th year since its inception, NAC Presents strives to showcase the depths of the musical talent within […]
49 Above: The Strumbellas, who Play Mavericks on December 12
The award-winning, Toronto indie band, The Strumbellas, are set to play Mavericks on Friday, December 12. I spoke with […]
Gig Pick: Larry and His Flask, Good For Grapes and Steamers Sunday October 5
Spectrasonic and punkottawa.com Present Larry and His Flask, Good For Grapes and Steamers on Sunday, October 5 at 8:30pm at […]
Shred Kelly and Shannon Rose & The Thorns June 14 @ Mavericks
Shred Kelly from BC and Ottawa’s own Shannon Rose & The Thorns will be playing Mavericks on Saturday June 14. Tickets are […]
Conversation (and existential despair) with Paterson Hall
Hello, meet the sprightly gang of sonic messengers that is Paterson Hall. Before I get into this, I’d like to […]