New Music: Teaser for Numero Deux – The Superlative

Art by: Sylvain Lebrun

One of Ottawa’s hardest working bands, The Superlative, has been in the studio since last year and finally have something to share with us.  It may just be a teaser, combined some rad art work, but it does paint the picture for their upcoming sophomore release, appropriately titled, “Numero Deux.”

The teaser sounds like the band has moved to a little edgier sound while the final piece shows that they haven’t lost their ska/reggae groove. The full album drops in May, but we are told there should be a video out before then to keep you satisfied.

Black Dogs Birth Twins: “It’s a Double EP!” @ Raw Sugar

Gavin Dyke & William Armstrong of Black Dogs played their double EP release show at Raw Sugar on Saturday, April 12 (Photo Credit: Walker Tamblyn)

There was a sweet evening of words spoken, sung and spun at Raw Sugar this Saturday where two poets & two bands performed for a small crowd. All who attended were eager to hear new music from an Ottawan band long overdue for an album. Black Dogs are a folk duo with a natural synergy that took three years to come out with an album, but made it up to us with a double EP on vinyl. One side is Quarter Life Crisis, the other is It Either Happens All At Once Or It Never Comes At All, both of which are stacked with clear vocals & harmonics. They don’t cut any corners either, most songs are long & beautifully simple.

Weekend Music Roundup: April 11-13

New Video: Dance, Cry, Dance by FEVERS

Ever feel like dancing then crying then dancing again? Well Ottawa’s FEVERS can most certainly relate, and they made an awesome video for their song “Dance Cry Dance” which will get you on your feet and shaking what yo’ momma gave ya.

New Video: Sisters by A Tribe Called Red

Last year, A Tribe Called Red put out one of 2013’s best electronic album Nation 2 Nation which has since won them a Juno for Best Breakthrough Group. They just dropped a new video for their track “Sisters,” featuring contemporary Powwow Drum group Northern Voice, where a group of girls from a (presumably) far off town hear about ATCR’s monthly Electric Pow Wow party happening in Ottawa and decide to make the trip. Why not make it fun? They have good times getting dressed up, dancing in a convenience store, and drive through a beautiful Canadian countryside celebrating the fact that they’re going to see the group live. The final portion of the video is the ladies actually in the club, which happens to be their home base of Babylon on Bank Street. ATCR is on stage with a packed house, and you can also see Robbie of Fall Down Gallery doing some live art. A great song deserves a great video!

Morning Metal: Rivers of Nihil Interview

 

 

We had the pleasure of talking to guitarist Jon Kunz of Pennsylvania-based death metal band, Rivers of Nihil. Check it out and follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Don’t forget to see them on their upcoming tour – all dates are posted on the photo at the bottom – just click!

Morning Metal – YC Drum Company Interview

I sat down with Jordan Gauthier, creator and founder of Ottawa-based drum manufacturer, YC Drum Company. We talk about what got him into drumming when he was younger, what inspired the company and other great stuff. You can also find the link to his company’s page at the bottom – so don’t forget to check it out and give it a like!

Tell us about yourself and what you got into drumming.

The Yips release their new album Air Loom to the world and throw a massive party at Gabba Hey

 

My body aches. My shoulder feels like it was bent all the way back in the wrong direction. There are bruises on my arm and legs. These are the signs of one hell of a night shared between music fans, friends, and those looking to conjure out their inner demons through some good ol’ fashioned ouija rock. Ottawa’s The Yips amassed all these souls together at Gabba Hey! Saturday night for the release of their new LP Air Loom, put out on physical cassette tape and digital formats through Bruised Tongue.

I’ll avoid going too far into album review mode,  but you should go listen to Air Loom right here and decide how you feel about it. 

StillNative launch Indiegogo campaign and plan Black Keys tribute set to fund second LP, release live DVD

One of Ottawa’s foremost bluesy rock n’ roll groups, StillNative (CastleRock Recs), are doing things a little differently for their second full-length album. Like more and more artists seem to be doing, they’re taking the DIY approach and launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to fund it. Taking things into their own hands, StillNative seem to be doing everything right in order to build anticipation for the new record. Some perks available to fans willing to support their Indiegogo campaign are:

• $15 – A digital pre-release of the new album
• $25 – A signed physical album
• $30 – Signed physical album + digital copy
• $40 – An exclusive Patrick Steele EP
• $40 – A music lesson
• $40 – A B-sides and rarities DVD
• $100 – The whole package
• $200 – Prestige Package
• $250 – Studio Day
• $350 – House Show

For more details on the perks, go to StillNative’s campaign page. All dollar amounts are CAD.

Weekend Music Roundup: Apr. 3 – 6