![Doomsquad, Caabal, Petra Glynt & Mas Aya @ Mugshots [May 24, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4971462_lg.jpg)
Debaser is a radio show on CKCU FM from Tuesdays at 2-3pm. They play a mix of psych rock low-fi surf punk alt soul-funk hip trip hop dream pop shoegaze garage blues grass druggy and tribal rhythms. They held their show on May 24th at Mugshots. Playing at the show: • Doomsquad • Caabal / Hard Science • Petra Glynt [...]
![Michael Feuerstack & Neil Haverty @ Raw Sugar Cafe [May 25, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4971086_lg.jpg)
Went to a lovely intimate and crowded show at Raw Sugar Cafe on May 25th. It was a album release show for a musician who hasn't played Ottawa in quite awhile. Playing at the show: • Michael Feuerstack • Neil Haverty The show started off with Neil Haverty. He already played at the venue a few months ago. It was a pretty nice and intimate [...]
![André M. Bluteau & Mike Dubue @ Mercury Lounge [May 24, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4970425_lg.jpg)
With alot of shows happening in Ottawa on May 2-4. Went to a lovely intimate show at Mercury Lounge. Playing at the show. • André M. Bluteau • Mike Dubue Mike Dubue played a lovely solo set of his Hilotrons music. Halfway he got Jamie Kronick to drum. Then ended off with Venus At Your Back Door and had Phil Charbonneau to play on bass. [...]
![Claude Munson & The Storm Outside and Delta Will @ Pressed [May 23, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4968984_lg.jpg)
It was a nice intimate show that happened at Pressed on May 23rd. Playing at the show: • Claude Munson & The Storm Outside • Delta Will First set was Toronto's Delta Will. This was my first time seeing Charles Tilden's outer space alter ego music project. It was a mix of indie art pop electro-synth and space music. With people sitting, it [...]
![Boyhood & Each Other @ Pressed [May 22, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4966518_lg.jpg)
It was a rainy Wednesday but people still came out to this show at Pressed. Nashville's Fancytramp was suppose to play but couldn't get across the border. But I was very excited to see both bands to play. Playing at the show. • Boyhood • Each Other The show started off with Montreal's Each Other. I was very excited since it was their [...]
![Suuns – Images Du Futur [Review]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4965382_lg.jpg)
I know this album came out on March 5, 2013. Definitely one of my favorite albums to come out in 2013. If you haven't seen them live, you are miss out big time! Finally I have the time to do a review. Images Du Futur out on Secretly Canadian is the second album by the Montreal band. I've been a big fan since their debut album " Zeroes QC ". This is a far different album than expected. There is less of Ben Shermie's murmurs [...]
![Fevers – Dance Cry Dance [Listen]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4963366_lg.jpg)
Ottawa's Fevers dropped the long awaited single called "Dance Cry Dance". It's taken from the upcoming album "No Room For Light". The song is a fun dancey electro-pop sound and feel to it. Also Sarah drops the S-Bomb in the song too. Have a listen to Dance Cry Dance. Don't forget the band will be playing Ritual on May 25th. Details are on here .
![Dirty Beaches – Drifters/Love Is The Devil [Review]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4963306_lg.jpg)
Dirty Beaches is one of my favorite musicians at the moment. I don't think Alex will need my approval of positivity and Asian solidarity but I am going to give it to him anyways. Dirty Beaches has been on a wild ride since the critical acclaim and success from Badlands which came out in 2011. Now he will do something ambitious which the double album "Drifters/Love Is The Devil" which drops on May 21st through Zoo Music. Total of 16 tracks. Drifters with 8 tracks and Love Is The Devil with 8 [...]
Mark down your calendar for May 25th. 4in1 Music Session is taking place at this year's Great Glebe Garage Sale . So we will be setting up at 157 First Avenue. But here are the times (approx) and acts playing: 1pm - Cat Hibou Blais 1:30 - Sean Shark 2pm - Saxyndrums 2:30pm - Silvergun & Spleen [...]
![Playlist & Interview for Photogmusic LIVE on CHUO FM [May 20, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4961284_lg.jpg)
Happy Victoria Day! Today was a great day on my radio show , I had André M. Bluteau in the studio to talk about the show on May 24th and I had a phoner with Matt of Poor Young Things with their show on May 21st . Have a listen to the show. Part one with André M. Bluteau Photogmusic Live - Interview with @ambluteay - May 20, 2013 by [...]
![Ottawa Rock Lottery 2013 @ Mavericks [May 18, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4959136_lg.jpg)
The fifth annual Ottawa Rock Lottery 2013 took place at Mavericks on May 18th. In case you don't know, here is a blurb on the event. 25 musicians from all different genres and bands. 5 bands determined by randomly pulling names out of a very stylish hat. 24 hrs to create a 20 – 30 minute set of all original music. 1 night only. Proceeds went to local charity organization The Ottawa Food Bank. [...]

Went to the fifth annual Chinatown Remixed which took place on Somerset in Ottawa. With the weather, it couldn't get any better. This year there was a block party at the parking lot of Shanghai Restaurant. For the photos, go here . I managed to catch Rae Spoon 's set. At first I thought Rae was suppose to go on at around 8pm. But the show started off at 7pm. It was a nice set filled with indie acoustic rock and [...]

The National 's Trouble Will Find Me won't dropped until May 21st. There is high anticipation on this album. I think this is one the standout tracks on the album. More of a upbeat rock track. Have a listen to Graceless . You excited for the new album?
![High Waters, Wake Island and Trees @ Raw Sugar Cafe [May 17, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4958112_lg.jpg)
It was the start of the long May weekend. Decided to go to Raw Sugar Cafe for this show. Just noticed the band names had a nature related theme. Playing at the show: • High Waters • Wake Island • Trees The show started off with Ottawa's Trees. It was the [...]

A few days ago The Dodos dropped a new single called Confidence. Today the band are signed to Dine Alone Records for the Canadian market. You can say it is a departure but also a tribute to Chris Reimer who passed away last year. It has that Woman influence with the guitar jangle sound. Such a brilliant song to listen. Have a listen to Confidence. Confidence is taken from the upcoming album Carrier on August 27th through Polyvinyl and Dine Alone [...]
![Absolutely Free and Fet. Nat @ Mugshots [May 16, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4956486_lg.jpg)
It was a chilly May night. Also the first of Bacon Fats Thursday night at Mugshots. Very excited to see the Toronto band. Playing at the show: • Absolutely Free • Fet. Nat The show started off with Fet. Nat. Having already seen them last Friday. They put on a crazy loud, experimental rock set. [...]
![Raleigh @ Cafe Dekcuf [May 15, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4954354_lg.jpg)
Calgary's Raleigh played Cafe Dekcuf on May 15th. The band played a wonderful orchestral pop rock set. They played a mix of New Times in Black and White and tracks from their upcoming second album. Overall it was a wonderful set! Here are the photos.
![The Breezes @ Cafe Dekcuf [May 15, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4954237_lg.jpg)
Montreal's The Breezes played Cafe Dekcuf on May 15th. Apparently it was a solo set. It was a cool indie electro-rock and pop set. Here are the photos.
![Arboretum Arts Festival Lineup + Photos @ Raw Sugar Cafe [May 15, 2013]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4953498_lg.jpg)
May 15th was the day that Arboretum Arts Festivals announced their line up at Raw Sugar Cafe for their upcoming event on August 16 and 17. It's going to take place at Arts Court’s Waller Park / SAW Gallery Courtyard / St. Alban’s Church. Tickets on sale Thursday, May 16th at Compact Music locations, Vertigo Records, Antique Skate Shop, and online at ticketweb.ca . $40 Weekend / $30 Saturday / $20 Friday. There was a handful of people who came out and show their support. Adam Saikaley was DJing for the [...]

Another posting on this Daft Punk 's Random Access Memories doesn't drop until May 21st. The streaming and possible leak has got people talking about the long awaited album. Here is a track that I really like. It's the beginning track on the album. Title says it all and has that disco-y rock sound to it. Anyways have a listen Give Life Back to Music . Here is them unboxing the album.