“Anxiety caused by feeling too content” is just the first aspect of the double-pronged paradoxical rumination that is Content, the sophomore full-length album by Rochester, NY-based indie quintet, Joywave, which dropped July 28th with a tour supporting Young the Giant and Cold War Kids to follow. The title, Content, sees Joywave apply their trademark irreverence and humor … Continue reading Q&A: Joywave Talks “Content”, Creating Super 8 Film Music Videos, & Nintendo
Straight off of the streets of Toronto, Turbo Street Funk has combined musical forces from all around the world to bring Toronto a cultured, fun performance that has spread far past the city streets. Topping the radio charts, Turbo Street Funk took the scene by force with their powerful live performances, unique instruments, and playful … Continue reading Q&A: TURBO STREET FUNK ON BUSKING IN TORONTO, THEIR FAVOURITE VENUES, AND MORE
The Market is usually pretty quiet on a Wednesday night, but you can usually find a good show happening at the Rainbow Bistro. This past Wednesday night, Upstate Rubdown and Turbo Street Funk filled the venue with great vibes and a full dance floor. Coming up from upstate New York, Upstate Rubdown showed people how … Continue reading UPSTATE RUBDOWN & TURBO STREET FUNK PARTY @ THE RAINBOW BISTRO
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Days 5 & 8 After all of the barricade rushing, fights, young girls passing out and having to be carried away by paramedics, the remainder of Bluesfest 2017 was a bit more reminiscent of how the festival is remembered from the past five years. Day 5 at Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest took it back a notch … Continue reading RBC Bluesfest 2017 after the chaos
She’s already known for her colourful, unique personality, but this being Pink’s third show in four years, the crowd was unsure of what to expect. Were they ever blown away when she hit the stage though. Appositely kicking off the set with her breakout hit, “Get the Party Started”, fans were taught to expect the … Continue reading RBC Bluesfest 2017 – Day 4
With the biggest crowd so far at Bluesfest 2017, 50 Cent partied like it was his birthday, and this time it actually was. For 50 Cent’s 42nd birthday, he hit the stage in Ottawa, for his first time ever playing Bluesfest and his first appearance in the capital since 2004. Coming onto the stage ten … Continue reading RBC Bluesfest 2017 – Day 3
Sam Roberts headlined the Claridge Homes stage on the first night of RBC Bluesfest 2017 on Thursday, and brought members of Tribe Royal, who opened up for them earlier in the night, to the stage for that extra bit of Bluesfest community flavour. Roberts greeted the crowd in french, paying homage to his french Canadian roots. … Continue reading RBC Bluesfest 2017 – Day 1
Although the attendance was rather low at the Canadian Tire Centre for The 1975 concert last Thursday night, the fans in attendance being mostly teenage girls, screamed loud enough to make it sound like a full house when the Manchester boys hit the stage. While there were a few Ottawa Senators jersey’s in sight, the … Continue reading THE 1975 @ THE CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
Their vocals are almost as wild, loud, and crass as the feedback that guitarist/vocalist Luke Bentham uses as an instrument of his own. Their untamed energy comes alive in their songs nearly as much as it does in their live show. Such a stark semblance of chaos in sound and performance shows that raw sense … Continue reading FEATURE: Travelling and playing Rock N’ Roll with my friends – An interview with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil
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