Matias’ Bluesfest 2013 ‘Top 5’ lists

Having covered so much of Ottawa Bluesfest 2013, it’s hard to summarize everything or even narrow down top 5’s. So

“NEW SUMMER” mix is here

Well, summer is  half over. That doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze every last second out of nice weather and sunshine.

Bluesfest Day 6: Atlas Genius, Solange Knowles, and Passion Pit… and my crappy bike

I like biking. I enjoy telling myself that it’s sufficient cardio to keep me healthy (which it certainly is not)

Video: Ottawa Explosion hangover? White Wires play 2 songs at OXW Afterparty

The following was posted by Ottawa pop-punk band The White Wires‘ Facebook page, and it’s awesome. Notice Caylie of Boyhood

Bluesfest Day 4: Steve Adamyk Band, FEVERS, Wu-Tang, Hannah Georgas, & Diamond Rings

Another long day packed with audio stimuli began just after midday on Sunday, July 6, at Ottawa Bluesfest. Entering the

Bluesfest Day 1: Jimmy Eat World, DVBBS, and The Black Keys

It’s that exciting time of year when Bluesfest is upon us, promising two weeks of music-packed evenings, rain, suffocating humidity,

Bluesfest 2013 must-see acts: Muñoz Edition

My blogging partner Eric and I share a lot in common with respect to tastes in music. That being said,

ODBF Day 3: The Treasures, Kalle Mattson, The Matinée, Great Lakes Swimmers & Born Ruffians

By Joseph Mathieu My first day of the Ottawa Dragon Boats Festival was it’s third. The line-up alone would have

Video: Q&A with Elliott Brood

I had the opportunity to sit down with one of my favourite Canadian bands, Elliott Brood, at Westfest 2013. It