Throughout their new 5-song EP, “Karma”, Canadian rockers Sierra Pilot seamlessly bridges the gap between grunge, metalcore, industrial, and pop elements, showcasing their versatility and knack for pushing musical boundaries. The tracks on “Karma” exude a greasy, obnoxious charm that is distinctly Sierra Pilot, making it a must-listen for fans of authentic, unapologetic rock music.
X Ambassadors say hey to Ottawa
“And I say hey…” That’s how far lead singer Sam Harris got into “Renegade” before the audience took over. Starting a show in the middle of your biggest hit is an unusual choice, but the effect on the room was electric.
Disco Dancin’ at the National Arts Centre?
What happens when you combine the National Arts Centre Orchestra, a sequin bodysuit and a trash folk banjo-playing dynamo from rural New-Brunswick?
D12 slides from Detroit to Ottawa
Thursday night Ottawans relived the golden era of hip-hop as Kuniva and Swifty MacVay of D12, as well as guest Obie Trice, delivered a memorable performance at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa.
Brett Kissel packs Algonquin Commons Theatre as the Compass Tour visits Ottawa
Normally Ottawa can expect a visit from Brett Kissel at least once a year but Thursday’s visit was the first since Brett had to cancel his spring 2022 visit to TD Place due to vocal issues. There were no vocal issues to be found on Thursday as Brett was back in fine form much to the delight of a sold out Algonquin Commons Theatre, hot on the heels of a JUNO Award nomination.
Heating up a cold Ottawa night with City and Colour and Nathaniel Rateliff
According to his between-song chatter, Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) has trouble convincing American bands that it’s worth the border hassles to play in Canada. But after the warm welcome Canada has given his month-long, cross-country tour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, I imagine that at least that one American band will be happy to return.
Rising star Charlotte Cardin lights up Ottawa’s TD Place
After crisscrossing the globe, Charlotte Cardin brought her headlining 99 Nights Tour to Ottawa’s TD Place on February 6, 2024. Toronto music collective, New West, opened the show.
Heart hitting the road for the first time in 5 years
The legendary rock band HEART has announced their highly-anticipated return to the road for the first time after a five-year hiatus. Presented by AEG Presents, the Royal Flush Tour 2024 will see the band embark on a North American and European tour. HEART is set to kick off their tour on Saturday, April 20 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. and will visit several Canadian cities including a stop in Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre on Aug. 1.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Thievery Corporation bringing 1st leg of 2024 tour to Canada
Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever.
The Glorious Sons Bask in the Glory
The Glorious Sons, along with guests The Blue Stones, brought their Glory tour to a packed TD Place on Thursday night.
