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As I sit here browsing through the limited amount of websites covering Canadian music, I come across the latest project of Ben Wilson, an album titled Staying Places by the band that's the spirit. Ben Wilson has been around the Ottawa music scene for a while now, his previous success being the frontman for Kelp Records' Paperjack. Joining Ben in that's the spirit is Brennan Pilkington on drums, Simon Wright on bass, Tom Thompson on guitar and keys, and Nicholas Dyson on trumpet. The album is a great dreamy indie pop sounding album which showcases [...]

Before I start, I have to thank bbbykmbrly for tip about That's the Spirit . From what I understand, Ben Wilson's history and influence is extensive in the Ottawa region and beyond. He's currently a member of two other outfits The Department of Foreign Affairs and Toronto Indie Music Award-winners The Polytone's . He has toured internationally and some Spirit tracks have made their way onto compilations in Canada and the US. I would consider myself somewhat of a musician, but this puts all of us apartment rockstars to shame. Wilson's latest baby [...]