By: Luke Ottenhof – East Coast rock and roller Matt Mays is storming back across Canada, with a little help from his friends. The former frontman of Juno-nominated Matt Mays & El Torpedo has spent the last two years writing and recording, which culminated in the release of his solo debut, Coyote. Inspired by cross-country … Continue reading
By: Scott Penner – 2008 Polaris Music Prize short-listers and Juno nominees Plants and Animals brought their unique blend of post-classic indie rock to Ottawa’s Ritual Nightclub last night with openers and Montreal natives The Loodies, whose name means “people” in Russian.
By: Calum Slingerland – Ottawa natives Amos the Tranparent’s show at Mavericks Bar last Friday proved to be a memorable point in their career with longtime guitarist and vocalist Mark Hyne’s announcement that it was his final show with the band, leaving his post to spend more time with his family. During the venue’s “Indie Rock Christmas Party” … Continue reading