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.

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.

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

WAREHOUSE PARTY w/ Silkken Laumann & Cabaal at Gabba Hey!

Photo: Matías Muñoz

Gabba Hey! was so full last Saturday night that I couldn’t see through to the back. The lack of visibility inspired me and the friends I was with to spend the duration of Cabaal’s opening set debating whether or not Cabaal were on yet (I was convinced the DJ was just playing a really long song). I wasn’t able to fully appreciate Cabaal as I had no idea they were performing, but I think they sounded pretty good.

Ottawa’s A Tribe Called Red take home JUNO award

(Photo: Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)

 

Ottawa’s own A Tribe Called Red just seem to keep getting more and more recognition for their groundbreaking music. On Sunday night the boys took home a JUNO award for Breakthrough Group of the Year, giving a great speech upon accepting the award.

Something Wicked This Way Came @ The Black Sheep: Suuns & Scattered Clouds

Suuns, a dark, psych-electro journey into rock, played at the Black Sheep Inn on Sat., March 29. Photo credit: Ming Wu

 

Making your way to the Black Sheep Inn is always an adventure, often simply based on the music you will hear there. On Saturday, March 29, attendees were lucky enough to hear the experimental & experiental collide as Suuns & Scattered Clouds took the stage.

Weekend Music Roundup: Mar. 27 – 30

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The Dirty Nil, Carraway and Mnemonics @ Pressed March 14

The Dirty Nil rocking out at Pressed in Ottawa.