I've been really lax in updating the site lately. I had this big plan to start writing again, to make regular updates and use these posts as the back-bone to my podcast episodes. But that hasn't happened (clearly). I told myself that it was a lack of motivation, that I couldn't come up with ideas.… Continue reading Scouting Music
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61st Grammy Awards Ceremony – Best New Artist
I don't normally think about the Grammy awards, but an email flipped my way earlier this week caught my eye. It was about the Best New Artist category - something I feel is relevant to the blog / podcast, even though we're talking about major record labels. Here's the list of nominees for the category (courtesy… Continue reading 61st Grammy Awards Ceremony – Best New Artist
Now Available on Spotify!
Just wanted to quickly share with you the podcast is available on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/733yjkoogMhSrtE7SVFw9sEnjoy!
Maks – 3 Ft No Diving (Review)
A while back musician Maks, from The Netherlands, sent me a message via the Alternative Airwaves Facebook page. He was letting me know of a new release, 3FT NO DIVING, a solo effort after years acting as drummer in another band. He writes,I have been playing as a drummer in rock bands for a big part… Continue reading Maks – 3 Ft No Diving (Review)
The Ultimate Queen Celebration – August 9, 2018
Last night I was treated to a performance by The Ultimate Queen Celebration, a Queen tribute band fronted by Marc Martel. The show was at the Théâtre du Casino at Casino de Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec. Going into the show, I had zero expectations - I don't recall ever going out specifically to see a… Continue reading The Ultimate Queen Celebration – August 9, 2018
RBC Bluesfest – JENNA Nation
Ottawa's annual Bluesfest has really become a popular international music festival in the last several years. The common joke locally centres around its lack of actual "Blues" in the headliners - but really, so much of today's music has its roots in blues, it doesn't really matter to me.This year the biggest story was the… Continue reading RBC Bluesfest – JENNA Nation
Review: Dallas Wayne – Songs the Jukebox Taught Me: Volume II
I was recently given the opportunity for an advance listen & review of singer/songwriter/DJ Dallas Wayne's 2016 album, Songs the Jukebox Taught Me, ahead of the release of Songs the Jukebox Taught Me: Volume II. Volume II is set to release next Friday, June 22nd.The songs on "Jukebox" are pure, classic country. They're all very… Continue reading Review: Dallas Wayne – Songs the Jukebox Taught Me: Volume II
Kalie Shorr – Awake (Review)
Kalie Shorr - AwakeAnother one of those "off my radar" music submission reviews! This time, it's Kalie Shorr's Awake EP, which was released January 26th of this year. Here's a bit of the press release:Country rockstress Kalie Shorr released Awake last night to an at-capacity crowd of fans, music industry and friends in Nashville. The highly-anticipated new project features… Continue reading Kalie Shorr – Awake (Review)
10 Waves Of You – Sail
Sometimes I go down a very strange rabbit hole on Jamendo. The other day on the radio, I heard some jazz in the background and decided that I wanted to listen to some jazz while I worked. Instead, I did some clicking around to see what was new and found this 4-track instrumental EP from… Continue reading 10 Waves Of You – Sail
Mainstream Monday – Beck “Colors”
Welcome to the first edition of "Mainstream Monday"! While the blog focuses primarily on music released under a Creative Commons license, I also don't live under a rock. Mainstream Monday is just a quick listing of what I'm listening to in the world of popular music.Right now it is most definitely NOT Portugal. The Man. … Continue reading Mainstream Monday – Beck “Colors”
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