Happy Holidays

From us all of us here at BLARE, we wish you a happy holidays and an awesome New Year. We’re taking a mini-vacation to relax with family, but stay tuned as 2011 is full of surprises. For now, make sure to check out the new Twitter/Facebook.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

NOTICE: Photography

Itching for new press photographs or live portraits? Our staff would love to help. Though we can’t guarantee you Jeff Parsons, Sean Wilkin or Sara Collaton on any given day, we can try our best to feed your need. More info

UPDATE

For those of you wondering, BLARE isn’t dead. We’ve just run into a major family emergency. But don’t worry, things are cool now so expect regular coverage very soon. In the meantime, keep up with our news updates on our Facebook page and check out some of our recent content (Ottawa Bluesfest 2010) below.

Dine Alone Records Interactive Sampler

Our friends at Dine Alone Records got creative and have unveiled an interactive sampler with music from artists like City & Colour, Tokyo Police Club, Attack In Black, Alexisonfire and Dinosaur Bones. Just so it looks cool on your iTunes, you can make your own album cover too. We dare you to put your face [...]

A Word About…NXNE 2010

BLARE Exclusive Album Stream: Stars

BLARE’s 25 Best Songs Of 2010 (So Far)

For Your Ears Only: Sweethead

A talented guitarist known for his work with Queens Of The Stone Age and A Perfect Circle, Troy Van Leeuwen is ready to add a new chapter to his existence with Sweethead. As the musician told us, they’re a band that’s all about experimenting and using their strong chemistry to make rad music.

A Word About…Canadian Music Week 2010