Big Thief’s subtle craft and sublime voice work does it every time

 Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You (Brooklyn, NY) Few artists can truly mystify our minds in the acoustic music world these days, but the subtle craft and sublime voice work in Big Thief does it every time. With their range as musicians not only showing

The soul of Pokey LaFarge’s music burns with vintage sheen

    Pokey LaFarge  – In the Blossom of Their Shade (St. Louis, MO) Though the soul of his music still burns with a vintage sheen, Pokey LaFarge is really exploring grooves of every shape these days. With a bit of exotic flavour under the hood, we get more of the

Album Reviews – Fiona Apple, TOPS, Organ Eyes and more

 Fiona Apple — Fetch the Bolt Cutters (New York City) With the turbulent life Fiona Apple has seen, it's no wonder her music is so unique, though this kind of vision has meant it's been about eight years since a studio record. But if that's what it takes for a

Q&A: Pokey LaFarge

 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,

Album Reviews May 30, 2017

 (Sandy) Alex G. - Rocket (Pennsylvania) If you're going to take a step like switching your name almost ten albums into your career, you better have the music to back it up. On this latest release from the quirky indie mind of Alex Giannascoli he hits some amazingly broad targets