Legion of Saints – Wretched Cabaret [Listen]

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2019, alternative, Canada, Legion of Saints, Music, Music Video, Ottawa, Review, Rock, Single

As previously posted about this band.
Legion of Saints is an Ottawa Alternative Rock quartet band.
They just released the second single from the EP called ‘Killing The Silence’.
Again the track is upbeat and might be played on radio stations like Live 88.5FM.

Zuffalo – Any Given Speed [Listen]

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2019, band, Canada, Group, indie, Music, Music Video, Musicians, Rock, Toronto, Zuffalo

Zuffalo is band from Toronto.
Any Given Speed is taken from their self-titled album.
The tracks is a throwback of the old classic pop rock tune of the good old days.
Cool Ottawa connection since it was mastered by Philip Shaw Bova.

No Filter’s Top 5 Songs of the Week [May 20 – 27]

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2019, Absolutely Free, alternative, band, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dance, Dizzy, electronica, Empty Nesters, folk, Group, indie, Lungbutter, Music, Music Video, Musicians, Ottawa, pop, punk, Rock, U.S. Girls

Here is the Top 5 Songs of the week.
Don’t forget to tune in every Mondays at 4pm on CHUO 89.1FM
This week at #1 for the second week is the track from Toronto’s Absolutely Free featuring U.S Girls
Currency is taken from their upcoming EP Geneva Freeport EP which drops on June 20, 2019
Debuts this week from Dizzy.
Note: () means last week and [] means total weeks.

No Filter’s Top 5 Songs of the Week [May 13 – 19]

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2019, Absolutely Free, alternative, band, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dance, electronica, Empty Nesters, folk, Group, indie, Language-Arts, Lungbutter, Music, Music Video, Musicians, Ottawa, pop, punk, Rock, U.S. Girls

Here is the Top 5 Songs of the week.
Don’t forget to tune in every Mondays at 4pm on CHUO 89.1FM
This week at #1 is the track from Toronto’s Absolutely Free featuring U.S Girls
Currency is taken from their upcoming EP Geneva Freeport EP which drops on June 20, 2019
Debuts this week from Carly Rae Jepsen (Single #4 from Dedicated which drops this Friday), Ottawa’s Empty Nesters and Lungbutter (Single #2 from their debut album Honey which drops on May 31, 2019).
Note: () means last week and [] means total weeks.

10 Years Ago: Canadian Albums of 2009 [Top 10]

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2009, 2019, Alexei Perry, alternative, Canada, Canadian, Catherine McCandless, Charles Spearin, Dan Boeckner, Dance, Green Go, Handsome Furs, indie, Jacquie Neville, Jamie Matechuk, Joel Plaskett, Lesley Davies, Liam Jaeger, Odie Ouderkirk, Ohbijou, pop, Rock, Stephen Neville, Stephen Ramsay, The Balconies, The Ghost Is Dancing, The Most Serene Republic, Think About Life, Young Galaxy

Let’s look at the Top 10 list I made 10 years ago of the Canadian albums that came out in 2009.
There is an update rating system on how I feel about these albums.
As you know some of the bands are defunct, let’s hope they reunite some day!

1. Three (Volume 1, 2, 3) – Joel Plaskett

2009 was Joel Plaskett’s year just because he released THREE not as just one but three albums in one. How ambitious and epic is that? He has proven to himself and Canada that he can do that.
Album is a mix of rock and folk with some maritimes sound. Nice that he has his dad, Rose Cousins and Ana Egge on the album too. Best tracks are Through and Through and Through, Let You Down, In The Blue Moonlight, Deny, Deny, Deny, On and On and On.
/10


2. The Balconies – The Balconies

Some of you maybe surprised on why it is #2? It is an amazing album, full of great pop rock alternative tunes. Best tracks are Lulu, 300 Pages, The Slo, Elephant Lamp, Ghost Fever, Battle Royale, Rest Up.
/10


3. Battles On – The Ghost Is Dancing

Another surprise that put them in a higher spot. But this album sort of spoke to me when I was feeling down. A great catchy, accessible pop rock album which sometimes Rajiv from Oh No Forest Fires plays live with them. Best tracks are Failed Of A Dream Architect, Battles On, Rogues & Heroes, This Thunder, Stick Together, Strange Times, Flashing Pictures and Without Friends.
/10.


4. …And The Ever Expanding Universe – The Most Serene Republic

This has to be their best album they have put out. Very accessible to listen to and different styles of music. Just say its out of this world. Best tracks are Bubble Reputation, Heavens To Purgatory, Patternicity, Catharsis Boo, Don’t Hold Back, Feel A Little Longer and No One Likes A Nihilist.
/10.


5. Face Control – Handsome Furs

Enjoyed the second album alot and its a step up from Plague Park. Full of great electronica-dance-rock sound. Best tracks are Legal Tender, I’m Confused, Thy Will Be Done, Radio Kaliningrad.
/10.


6. Family – Think About Life


After seeing them live various times. Finally picked up their album and was blown away on how fun this album is. They bring out the party out of everyone. Best tracks are Johanna, Havin’ My Baby, Sweet Sixteen, Young Hearts, The Wizzard, Set You On Fire, Life Of Crime.
/10.


7. Borders – Green Go

This band from Guelph just put out this great electro-pop-rock-dance album. Best tracks are Borders, Put Your Speed On, You Know You Want It, Bang, Watch Your Step and Fool Me Once.
/10.


8. Beacons – Ohbijou

They finally released their second and its just a lovely indie orchestral pop album to listen to. Best tracks are Wildfires, Black Ice, Cliff Jump, Cannon March, Thunderlove, New Years and We Lovers.
/10.


9. Invisible Republic – Young Galaxy

Their second is a departure from the first which was more of dreamy pop sound. It is more a rock driven album.
Best tracks are Long Live The Fallen World, Oh Sister, Destroyer, Pathos, Light Years, Queen Drums and Firestruck.
/10.


10. The Happiness Project – Charles Spearin

One of the unique albums of 2009. Where Charles Spearin interview his neighbors and synch the audio with his music. Its a crazy blend of experimental and avant-garde.
Best tracks are Mrs.Morris, Anna, Vittoria and Vanessa.
/10.

The Noolands – Grenadine [Listen]

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2019, alternative, band, Barrie, Canada, folk, Grenadine, Group, Music, Musicians, Review, Rock, Single, The Noolands, Toronto

The Noolands is a band from Barrie, Ontario.
Their new single ‘Grenadine’ is inspired by the people you always want by your side, in good times and bad.
Facing the dark things in life is tough enough without something sweet to wash it down.
Fans will feel the energy from this track at live performances when everyone is screaming the words and stomping on the ground together.
The bouncy grooves, eerie chords and rocking energy are all flavours that blend together to make Grenadine the sweetest track to kick off the summer of 2019.
It is one of those songs you want to play on a nice sunny day while sitting on the porch, drinking a mixed drink with Grenadine.

Have a listen to the song:

Legion of Saints – Bottle It Up [Listen]

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2019, alternative, Bottle It Up, Canada, Legion of Saints, Music, Music Video, Ottawa, Review, Rock, Single

Legion of Saints is an Ottawa Alternative Rock quartet band.
The first single which dropped on April 12, 2019 is taken from the EP called ‘Killing The Silence’.
The track is a prime example of how Legion of Saints’ musical and writing styles have evolved.
Bottle it Up has its sound primarily rooted in the band’s home genre of alt-rock, but surprisingly contains a new taste of pop-funk that makes listeners want to get up on their feet and dance.
Track is upbeat and might be played on radio stations like Live 88.5FM.
Have a listen.

No Filter’s Top 5 Songs of the Week [May 6 – 12]

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2019, Absolutely Free, alternative, band, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dance, electronica, folk, Group, indie, Kaytranada, Language-Arts, Lungbutter, Music, Music Video, Musicians, Ottawa, pop, punk, Rock, U.S. Girls

Here is the Top 5 Songs of the week.
Don’t forget to tune in every Mondays at 4pm on CHUO 89.1FM
This week at #1 for the third week is from Carly Rae Jepsen.
Julien is the third single taken from the upcoming album Dedicated which drops on May 17, 2019
Debuts this week from Absolutely Free feat. U.S. Girls and Language Arts.
Currency is taken from the upcoming EP Geneva Freeport which drops on June 20, 2019!
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No Filter’s Top 5 Songs of the Week [April 29 – May 5]

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2019, alternative, band, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dance, electronica, folk, Group, indie, Japanese Breakfast, Kaytranada, Language-Arts, Lungbutter, Music, Music Video, Musicians, Ottawa, pop, punk, Rock

Here is the Top 5 Songs of the week.
Don’t forget to tune in every Mondays at 4pm on CHUO 89.1FM
This week at #1 for the second week is from Carly Rae Jepsen.
Julien is the third single taken from the upcoming album Dedicated which drops on May 17, 2019
Debut this week from Japanese Breakfast
Note: () means last week and [] means total weeks.

No Filter’s Top 5 Songs of the Week [April 22 – 28]

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2019, alternative, band, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dance, electronica, folk, Group, indie, Kaytranada, Language-Arts, Lungbutter, Music, Music Video, Musicians, New Swears, Ottawa, pop, punk, Rock

Here is the Top 5 Songs of the week.
Don’t forget to tune in every Mondays at 4pm on CHUO 89.1FM
This week at #1 is a debut from Carly Rae Jepsen.
Julien is the third single taken from the upcoming album Dedicated which drops on May 17, 2019
Debuts this week from New Swears, and Lungbutter.
Note: () means last week and [] means total weeks.