Fevers are an Ottawa-based five-piece musical unit, who describe themselves as "purveyors of independent electronic pop."
Their music is a fresh take on the classic genre, combining indie rock and electronic music. They built on the work of M83, Passion Pit and The Postal Service and developed their own distinct modern sound...and they do it well.
Jim Cuddy's third solo album 'Skyscraper Soul' (Warner Music Canada) was released yesterday and the album is a slight departure from the alt country sounds that his fans may be used to. The new album, which Jim describes as more 'cityscape' sounding (think more horns and strings) is beautiful and reflective and has this incredible flow of stories that you can follow with each song on the album.
League Of Rock is a Canadian phenomenon originally developed by Canadian entrepreneurs Terry Moshenberg and Topher Stott. Every day people in Ottawa have the opportunity to join hockey leagues, bowling leagues, and football leagues.... well now for the musically inclined, there is a music league.
"When rock and roll was invented, they didn't intend for you to learn it while sitting in a small square room taking lessons from a teacher. You gotta get with friends who share licks, teach each other, and rock out loud." ~League Of Rock
Since I was 18, one of the items on my bucket list (OK we didn't call them 'bucket lists' back then...but I wrote it in my diary) was to meet one Donnie Wahlberg from New Kids On The Block and pinch his ass.
When NKOTB reunited and went on their boy band super tour with the Backstreet Boys, my drive and determination to see that dream fulfilled was reborn. And cue the creation of Mission: Donnie Wahlberg Ass Grab.
I planned and planned.
In my one year anniversary blog post celebrating a full year of writing for the Yummy Mummy Club I wrote this....
Ever since my radio days I've always had a soft spot for the independent bands and artists - if nothing else because I can appreciate how incredibly hard it is to get noticed, get that big break and 'make it'.
So in the spirit of Record Store Day this past weekend...I'm going to start featuring independent bands that I come across in my web surfing travels that I think are totally worthy of checking out. (this way totally justifying the time I spend trolling for new music...).
On Monday, April 4, 2011 the CWC Annual Awards Gala Dinner will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa.
Canadian Women In Communications is a national, bilingual organization dedicated to the career advancement of women in the communications and technology sectors through strategic networking, targeted professional development and meaningful recognition.
So two years ago I came across the band of brothers from Florida by the name of 'Boyce Avenue' after searching for the Rihanna 'Umbrella' video on YouTube. I was instantly hooked on their cover of 'Umbrella' and I've been following them ever since.
“They told you you weren’t pretty enough, couldn’t sing well enough, couldn’t fill a stadium, couldn’t win a Grammy...” ~Lady Gaga
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Consuelo Bernardi is a 30-something mummy of two. She can't play an instrument or sing a tune in key but is still obsessed with music. After a five year hiatus from the radio business she's back on the air doing weekends on Majic 100, Today's Soft Rock in Ottawa.
Still she always found the time to listen to music and make it a huge part of her life. She has more CDs than she cares to count and her monthly downloading bill for her iPod? Don’t even go there. Music truly is food for her soul. Plus secretly she’s always wanted to be a wannabe rock star...a girl can dream.
So take a minute from your day and crank up the volume. Motherhood isn't always pretty but at least your music will be hot.
Follow Connie on Twitter at @cbernardi
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