reviews

L7 Came Out Swinging at Rifflandia

Phillips, September 15

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

Although I came of age in the '90s, I somehow missed the L7 train. At the time of their performance at Rifflandia, I hadn't seen ...

Past and Present Collide on P:ano's Achingly Beautiful 'ba ba ba'

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

It's a Tuesday, and P:ano have released their first album in 19 years. The day of the week is significant because, the last time the group...

Oliver Tree Brought the Weird to Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Oliver Tree is an absolute weirdo. Like, did you know he's actually from Victoria? You don't need to look that up. He lived here until he ...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Gave Murder on the Main Stage at Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

This set took a long time to get going. Literally, English singer/songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor didn't hit the stage until almost a...

Cat Power Sang Dylan and Conjured the Past at Ottawa's CityFolk

Fasken Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

In the indie rock sphere, there may be no better interpreter of the American Songbook than Cat Power's Chan Marshall. Throughout her...

Fucked Up Were Powerful and Punctual in Ottawa

27 Club, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

After a four-and-a-half-year layoff following the brilliant 'Dose Your Dreams,' Fucked Up have launched into their "work-your-ass-off" phase...

Rezz Let the Bass Do the Talking at Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Since Fyre Festival founder Ja Rule attempted to overstay his welcome, pushing a track or two beyond his set time until his DJ had to tell...

Slayyyter's Rifflandia Set Was Wet (Literally) and Wild

Main Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Stuck with a relatively early set at six p.m., it was surprising that Slayyyter was legally allowed to perform in the daylight. If you've ...