Radio8Ball – A Pop Oracle Experience

by Turhan Troy Caylak -

Article and Photos by: Turhan Troy Caylak   There are a lot of podcasts out there, folks. And separating the good ones from the "yawners," (or those two or three drunk dudes/dudettes spewing what they think would be of interest to their limited-to-no audience), can be a tedious venture, because there are

Hillsburn // Live @ Fourth Stage (National Arts Centre) // 1.19.18

by Adrienne Row-Smith -

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith   Ottawa, Ontario – Hillsburn treated fans to a sold-out show at the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre this past Friday. The band was supported by fellow maritime Graham Ereaux, under the moniker Devarrow. Devarrow played a collection of old and new songs throughout

Flobots // Live @ Hi-Fi / Indianapolis, IN / 1.13.18

by Nick Durcholz -

Article and Photos by: Nick Durcholz   Indianapolis, IN -- Winter Storm Hunter’s frigid phalanges were loosened on the Circle City this weekend as Tropidelic and Flobots turned the Hi-Fi into an aural furnace. Tropidelic started off strong searing through the snow and ice with skaggae tunes and warp-speed rhymes. Not sure if

Umphrey’s McGee // Live @ The Taft Theatre // 1.13.18

by Linda Carlson -

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson   Cincinnati, OH – Umphrey’s McGee’s strong Midwest following was evident during their two-night stint (January 12 & 13, 2018) at Cincinnati’s prestigious Taft Theatre to near-capacity crowds.  Formed in 1997 in Notre Dame, Indiana, the band has garnered a loyal following through years of committed

Movie Review: I, TONYA (2017)

by Josh Bradley -

Article by: Josh Bradley   There’s a brief scene late in I, Tonya as Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) prepares her makeup before her first free skate at the Lillehammer Olympics in 1994, and it’s incredible. In it, Harding grits her teeth to aggressively apply dark red makeup, her demeanor and chosen color both

11 Most-Anticipated (Non-Franchise/Reboot) Movies Of 2018

by Josh Bradley -

Article by: Josh Bradley   Black Panther. Aquaman. Ant-man and the Wasp. An inevitable Jurassic World sequel. An overdue Incredibles sequel. Avengers: Infinity War. Solo: A(nother) Star Wars Story. Jamie Lee Curtis returning for a direct sequel to Halloween (1978) that ignores the other nine films in the franchise. Reboots of Tomb Raider and Predator. Creed

Silent Planet: Best Underground Metal Band of 2017

by Andrea Chvatal -

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal   What does lemonade, dad hats, no shoes, and an endless supply of hugs all have in common? The Alternative Press Music Award's Best Underground Band of the Year Silent Planet, that's what! This four-piece progressive metalcore band from Los Angeles, California got their start back in

Belmont // Live @ Live On Elgin // 01.07.18

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Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith   Ottawa, Ontario – Live On Elgin was packed for Belmont, despite the snow apocalypse. The band was supported on their first Canadian tour by Parkside, Nightwell, The Great Diversion and Fast Asleep. Up first for the evening were locals Fast Asleep. The band started

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