Album Reviews: September 19, 2017

 Alvvays - Antisocialites (Nova Scotia/Toronto) Coming off their powerfully stirring debut, Alvvays had expectations high for their follow-up. Mixing their control of emotion with a crushing sense of melody on this new release however, they manage to bring a lot more rock power to this latest release while packing just

Be In The Band Has Kids Rocking

 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,

Billy Talent Still a “Surprise Surprise”

 Photos by Owen Maxwell On a night where Ottawa was packed to the brim with amazing concerts, it was still hard to imagine being anywhere else but TD Place on March 3 where Billy Talent literally shook the stadium. The Dirty Nil opened the night on a full-fledged, old-school rock

Album Reviews: February 15, 2017

 Owen Maxwell takes a look at new releases from Mother Mother, Sinkane, Vermont, Bikini Deathray and March Break Club. Mother Mother – No Culture (Vancouver) Vancouver’s most dangerous art-rockers hit back with the surprising No Culture. Right of the bat this record establishes its voice firmly in a heavy but

One Hell of a Kickoff to Winterlude

 Photos by Owen Maxwell Despite relentless cold and ice sculptures in virtually every direction, it was hard to feel cold Friday as Coleman Hell brought the heat to Winterlude's opening ceremonies at Confederation Park. Hell ran out to start the show dancing up and down the stage, pushing his party