Self Esteem’s songs feels as addictive as they are unhinged

     Self Esteem  – Prioritise Pleasure (Sheffield, U.K.) It’s so rare to get an artist who so perfectly encapsulates great pop but who also likes to experiment a lot with their sound. With songs that feel as addictive as they are unhinged, Self Esteem is music that will sink under

Album Reviews: Margo Price, Lazy Eyes, Public Practice

 Margo Price — That's How Rumors Get Started (Nashville) With every album, Nashville singer Margo Price has evolved conceptions around modern country music into something beautifully complex and excitingly political. Her latest album offers some of her catchiest tracks yet, with a depth to the compositions that lets every infectious

Up Close and Personal with Colin James

 Canadian Music Hall of Famer and blues legend Colin James Munn may not have been born with a guitar in his hand but, considering his trajectory in childhood, it wouldn’t have been too surprising if he had been. He was a Regina, Saskatchewan kid bottle fed on the blues that

The Brothers at Bluesfest

 Roots-rockers, The Bros. Landreth will be showcasing their unique “Canadiana” style at Ottawa’s Bluesfest this Sunday. With wailing electric guitars, thundering organs and naturally harmonious vocals, at first listen The Bros. Landreth may sound like they hail from the American south, and not from the isolated prairies of Manitoba. “Down

Music from the Seoul

 Montreal-based trio, Seoul, will be casting a unique tone on the Canadian music scene with the release of their debut album I Become A Shade, on June 9.  Members Nigel Ward and Julian Flavin have known each other since childhood and have worked on various music projects together. They met

Pilar’s Picks: Chromeo

 Chromeo...They’re just as cool as they sound and consider themselves to be “the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture.” The electro funk duo is releasing White Women, a unique album that’s expected to go viral in May. White Women will include previously released hits like Over

Young Ottawa Male’s Passion, Results in Unbelievable Success

 Maurice is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, rapper, and engineer from Ottawa who worked hard to pursue his dreams. Although he had a passion for music ever since he was a young boy, Maurice’s career truly jumpstarted when he applied for the Summer Company Grant offered by Ottawa City Hall.

Feeling the Groove: Mixing Genres with Harmony & Groove

 Adopting from the genres of R&B, Soul, Funk and Pop, Harmony & Groove is the alter ego of Canadian singer/songwriter Jeffrey Carl, who has been recording songs in different musical genres for years. It wasn’t until late 2008 that he decided to put it all together. The resulting album – 2½ years in