Loch Nisse Monster’s debut album is a daring concept record that explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup through the metaphorical framework of a murder investigation. Forensis evokes themes of forensic analysis, diving deep into the unsettling process of uncovering hidden truths.
Speaking Evil Never Sounded So Sweet
Speak Evil is the latest and final EP from Ottawa’s favourite simian namesake rock outfit, Bonobo Backlash. Still, they made sure that their departure was accompanied by a soundtrack to be remembered.
The Astros: Just Around the Corner
On Just Around the Corner, the latest album from The Astros, I can hear the band’s cogs turning; “what does this really mean”.
Two years following the release of their debut album, Sci-Fi Radio, I was strapping myself in for more fuzzed out riffage, tasteful instrumentation, and more jams to jump around to.
Teenage Fiction: Déjà Rêvé
Massive instrumentation, mature arrangements, cerebral lyrics, and oh so many tasty riffs: this is Teenage Fiction at their best. Teenage Fiction’s new EP, “Déjà Rêvé,” is a vibrant exploration of emotional depth and existential questioning, all wrapped up in a diverse sonic landscape.
Positive Charge: How to Fit In and How It Matters
Punk Rock at its finest, Positive Charge’s new album “How to Fit In and Why It Matters” speaks to my little punk heart. Great riffage, vocal delivery, and musicianship bring the poignant lyrics to life in this nine-track album that will leave you wanting more.
Juventud: Remembrance of Things Past In Search of Lost Time
uventud has always been an act that I have been enthralled by: their vision, attitude, and most importantly vibe. Their sound perfectly encapsulates the ennui of late capitalism, while simultaneously appealing to a shared sense of nostalgia.
Customer Service, satisfaction guaranteed
It’s not often that the title of an EP can be both attention-grabbing and serve as sensible life advice. “Live More Forever” is the debut EP from East Coast emotional rockers Customer Service.
Nepture: the Colour Album
A blend of House music producer LittleBoiAaron (Aaron Crozier) and metal guitarist Nathan Zinck, Neptune merges the two into one sound.
Stoby: Reinventing the Waltz
November 13th saw the release of Stoby’s third album “Reinventing the Waltz”. This project started in 2017 as the band was first coming together.
Mipso: Book of Fools
What stands out about “Book Of Fools” as a whole, is that no matter what musical direction or genre a song may drift into, they all make sense and fit into a cohesive project.
Unsociably High: Oh, The Country Air
Fans of Unsociably High are in for a twist while listening to their new EP Oh, The Country Air.
Different Zoo, Same Old Monkey: Out by Lucy review
What do you get when you cross a goofy, sarcastic sense of humour, with impressive musicianship and songs so catchy that audiences know every word before they’re even released? You get Out by Lucy.
The curious case of Sparrow’s Valley
What do you get when you cross shredding guitar, groovy bass lines and thunderous drums with lush synth pads, ripping keytar solos and a vocoder? You get the debut album “Sparrow’s Valley” from Ottawa rock outfit Sparrow’s Valley.
Rockin’ Engine’s Altered by Evil: an exploration of the grotesque
Heavy metal fans delight in Rockin’ Engine’s newest release, Altered by Evil.
Their last EP, The Wretched and the Damned, released in 2020 and the band is sure that “People who already follow us will notice a huge musical growth since our last EP.”
Guest Room Status: Like the Weather
Guest Room Status is a four-piece Emo band from Ottawa, Ontario that blends elements from Emo, Pop Punk and Math Rock into a refreshing and exciting sound, uniquely their own.
F!TH breaks out on the scene with self-titled debut EP
F!TH is a 5 piece hard rock group from Ottawa and just released their debut self-titled EP
Consider “Consider Two Beers”
Give three cheers and crack two beers everyone, it’s time for the brand new EP from Ottawa indie rockers, Dart Trees: “Consider Two Beers”.
BONES: The “First Chapter” of Authenticity
Started in February 2022 OK Naledi is the newest project for Ottawa Musician Naledi Sunstrum. Teaching themselves how to play guitar, Sunstrum originally produced acoustic folk music, under their English name, Kimberly Sunstrum.
Class of 91’s new EP: a journey through human turmoil
Class of 91’s second EP, Lost Stories, starts off with a seemingly upbeat sound before a six-song descent into the woes of human nature as a whole, and one final song to lift your spirits.
“And the fear of missing out…”
Put aside your fears of missing out and get ready for a powerful set of songs from The New Hires.
‘Playing in Cement’ with Stoby
Gather your friends, get out your hash pipe, fill the cooler with Heineken, and get ready to rock out in the garage to the new hard-hitting LP from Stoby.
Klawfield fills the airwaves with explosive new EP ‘Klawfield 2’
Local Ottawa grunge powerhouse Klawfield returns with just under 10 minutes of non-stop attitude and explosive songwriting that is bursting at the seams with authenticity and passion.
The Essence of Everything
With a roaring sound that demands your attention alongside technical skill that commands your respect, Abrade The Earth pulls no punches with their debut album The Essence of Everything.