The Powergoats and leMeow Bring the Party to the Black Sheep

January 17th, 2017  |  by  |  published in Concerts, Features

The Powergoats and leMeow Bring the Party to the Black Sheep

This past Saturday night, Wakefield’s landmark venue the Black Sheep Inn, was alive with the music of two of Ottawa’s cream-of-the-crop bands, The Powergoats, and leMeow. I was whisked away via shuttle bus, along with a healthy crowd of fellow ticket holders, who were in store for what was to be a memorable and highly […]

Eagleson – Eagleson video

November 23rd, 2016  |  by  |  published in New Music, News

Eagleson - Eagleson video

Eagleson recently released a new self-titled single featuring their revamped lineup. Marked by a harder edge, the track is a taste of what’s to come as the band prepares to record a new EP. Ryan had the following to say about the band’s latest single. “This self-titled track was produced by the band from the […]

Metronome Jones – Tease video

November 8th, 2016  |  by  |  published in New Music, News

Metronome Jones - Tease video

Check out Metronome Jones‘ newest video for their tune Tease. It’s the latest single (and one of my favorites) off of their self-titled EP which was released in 2015. Filmed alongside the Ottawa River, the video features live shots of the band performing on a makeshift rooftop stage under the evening sky. “Tease” pulls from […]

Join North Easton as he releases “One of the Lucky Ones” with a show at Saint Brigid’s

October 10th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Features, News, Show Announcements

Join North Easton as he releases "One of the Lucky Ones" with a show at Saint Brigid's

After many years fronting My Favourite Tragedy, who finished in the top 3 in the now defunct Big Money Shot in 2010, North Easton has decided to venture out on his own. North will celebrate the release of “One of the Lucky Ones” with a show on October 15th, 2016 at Saint Brigid’s Centre for […]

Alex Silas & The Subterraneans excited for their Tunnels Season One release party!

July 30th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Features, Interviews, Show Announcements

Alex Silas & The Subterraneans excited for their Tunnels Season One release party!

Alex Silas & The Subterraneans recently released their latest album Tunnels: Season One. The group is excited for their upcoming release party which you can check out on Saturday August 6th, 2016 at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Advance tickets are only $10 ($15 at the door) and the doors open at 8pm. Anyone […]

Bluesfest Day 3; Earl Sweatshirt & Preoccupations

July 11th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Concerts

Bluesfest Day 3; Earl Sweatshirt & Preoccupations

Saturday, July 9th marked the third day of Ottawa’s Bluesfest. With tons of awesome acts to pick from, I’m sure plenty of people had a hard time deciding how to organize their viewing for the day, but I certainly did not have that issue. Bands like London Souls, the Cult, and the Lumineers had people […]

The Motorleague set to play House of Targ

March 17th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Show Announcements

The Motorleague set to play House of Targ

  On Wednesday, March 23rd 2016, The Motorleague will take the stage at House of Targ as a part of their current North-American tour. 2015 was a good year for the band, as they shared the stage with major acts like Godsmack, Sevendust and Protest the Hero. On October 16th, they released their second full-length […]

Ivory Hours coming to Live! on Elgin

March 11th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Show Announcements

Ivory Hours coming to Live! on Elgin

On Friday, April 1st 2016, Ivory Hours will take the stage at Live! on Elgin for one of their many shows as they enjoy their first ever cross Canada tour. The band released their debut full-length album Morning Light in June 2015. I’ve been listening to the album quite regularly since I discovered it a […]

wotts – Omens video premiere

March 9th, 2016  |  by  |  published in Features, New Music

wotts - Omens video premiere

Spotlight Ottawa is excited to feature the premiere of wotts new video for Omens off their latest album b! According to Jayem (1/2 of wotts’ vocals), “For us this song is about persevering no matter how bleak things appear or how society perceives you. The way we see it even when things are at there […]

Doc Yates – Blue Skies Green Eyes video

September 1st, 2015  |  by  |  published in New Music

Doc Yates - Blue Skies Green Eyes video

Check out this new tune from Doc Yates. Not only is it catchy, it’s got a great groove to it! I love the percussion, I think it adds a lot to the feel of the song. Doc had the following to say about the new video, “Blue Skies Green Eyes is a grass-rootsy feel good […]