The Hilotrons

Check out this four-piece band from Ottawa. The Hilotrons were formed in 2002 by Mike Dubue and Paul Hogan. In December of 2005, the band put out Bella Simone, a record ‘full of upbeat, inescapable hooks and arrangements behind Dubue’s wonderfully unconventional vocal style.’ Known as one of the best live bands in Ottawa, be […]

The Silent Years

I never listen to the radio anymore. While driving my brother home tonight, I forgot to bring music in the car. I spent 40 minutes ‘scanning’, couldn’t find anything. Maybe I need to try satellite radio…. I normally just stream music from my computer, or run audio from Youtube videos. Today I was listening to […]

Holy Fuck! I made the cover of NOW Magazine!!

Isn’t this a wonderful family photo? I attended Now Magazine‘s 25 anniversary last night at the Phoenix. It passed all my qualifications for a good industry party.? Some free booze, interesting entertainment, and live bands. When you came into the venue, they had these photo areas set up where you could get your picture on […]

Last night

I was one of 30 or so lucky people to have caught this show at Revival. Fields (UK) with Toronto’s The Coast opening. At the show, I finally met Frank from Chromewaves. He was taking some pictures for his site. If you haven’t seen his blog yet, take a look and I dare you to […]