Album Reviews: Sharon Van Etten, Kero Kero Bonito, Julien Baker

 Kero Kero Bonito — Civilization II (London, U.K.) There's always an undeniable charm to Kero Kero Bonito's uniquely layered yet chipper approach to pop, that gives them a versatility some bands can't afford. While this leaves a more conceptual EP more fun than that type of record would usually be,

Album Reviews: Margo Price, Lazy Eyes, Public Practice

 Margo Price — That's How Rumors Get Started (Nashville) With every album, Nashville singer Margo Price has evolved conceptions around modern country music into something beautifully complex and excitingly political. Her latest album offers some of her catchiest tracks yet, with a depth to the compositions that lets every infectious

Album Reviews: April 1, 2019

 Ex Hex - It's Real (Washington, DC) With a Cars-like pop and some hard-rock riffs to grime it up, Ex Hex really set themselves apart as a fun but gritty band a few years back. This time around they're playing with a much more sonically diverse palette, but touching on

Ottawa Life’s Top Albums of 2017

 10. Protomartyr - Relatives In Descent (Domino) No record snarls quite as much this year as Protomartyr's latest, but the band's absolutely unpredictable sense of composition is what makes Relatives In Descent such a rush of a journey. Rollicking drums and horrifying drones blare through "A Private Understanding" while the

Album Reviews: September 12, 2017

 LCD Soundsystem - American Dream (New York City) After breaking up for years, most people were just happy enough that LCD Soundsystem were getting back together. Following mastermind James Murphy's insistence that the band wasn't returning without purpose however, their fourth record and first since the reunion finds the band

Tom Petty, P!NK, Muse, 50 Cent, Melissa Etheridge and More Set for an Epic 2017 Bluesfest!

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals! Like a good sunscreen, Ottawa Life