Leveling up during a downturn

 The pandemic has closed many doors this year. It has also uniquely spurred the opening of one here in the Ottawa arts scene. With a creative enthusiasm behind it, a growing roster of talent and a game plan set to play off the collective’s strength in numbers, Music.Art.Ppl is primed

Album Reviews: June 10, 2019

 Aurora - Amyl and The Sniffers (Os, Norway) In a sea of modern pop singers, Norway's Aurora has always managed to bring the magic of folk-pop to her brand of electronic power-ballads. For a record that holds onto the tones of her 2018 Step I  release, this record is a

Album Reviews: July 14, 2017

 Beach House - B-Sides & Rarities (Baltimore) Compilation albums rarely feel absolutely necessary, and rarity albums have so rarely avoided the cash-in feeling that they always cause a little concern. But the reliable duo of  Beach House have managed to make an album of lost tracks that feels well worthy

Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 1

 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 and events! Like a good sunscreen,