April 3rd, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases
Sound of Lions could easily have called their latest “Take You With Me”. With the opening sounds, they instantly carry you away on a musical journey that is undeniably all their own. From start to finish, Take Me With You is a pleasing interchange of sonic contrasts, from mellower numbers like Skyline and Goodbye, to […]
September 20th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases
I was impressed by Chariots of the Gods‘ first full length release Tides of War. I must admit, that I was a little bit hesitant at first, as this is not a vocal style that I typically listen to a lot of. However, when you layer those vocals over the pounding thrash metal groove that […]
July 30th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
ANTIKS are back this summer with the follow up to last year’s excellent debut Here’s the Thing… I must admit that I was scared to start listening to The Thing Is, having loved their debut so much. That fear quickly disappeared as the sounds of the opening track The Movement started flowing out of my […]
July 27th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
So far, it’s been a good year for Iconoclast. A new album, their CD release presented by 106.9 The Bear and an opening slot for Theory Of A Deadman. Speaking of their new album Are We Dying, I must admit that after my first listen, my impression was “meh”. However I never listen to an […]
June 19th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
It wasn’t too long ago that I was introduced to the sweet sounds of Dynamite Motel and her debut album Muses. Within a few songs, I was taken in by her sultry and soulful voice. Muses is a fantastic collection of songs combining elements of jazz, R&B and folk. From upbeat melodies to mellow grooves, […]
March 19th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
I must admit, that when it comes to the Hip-Hop scene in Ottawa, I am clueless. However I received a nice introduction a couple of weeks ago, by way of the ANTIKS. Here’s the thing… They contacted me and sent me a link to their free mixtape. I followed the link and quickly skipped through […]
March 14th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
I was recently introduced to the music of Novaspire. Self described as “an audio visual artist. Visuals inspiring Audio. Audio inspiring Visuals. Expanding creativity, imagination and consciousness. Only limit is medium.” Holographic is an electronica album with a nice mix of hard beats and some ambient stuff as well. It is currently available as a […]
November 16th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
First things first………..listen to this album NOW! I implore you. Passion Is Dead is the new EP from Fevers. It’s electronic pop with an indie rock feel. I have been listening to this album every other day for the last couple of weeks. I have yet to tire of it. Simply put, it is that […]
April 10th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Local Releases, New Music
I was recently introduced to the music of The Strain when they opened for The Junction at the LiVE Lounge earlier this year. They are an indie alternative band hailing from Wakefield, QC. They released their EP “Three Sheets to the Wind” at the end of March. The album is an easy listen from start […]