Saint Clare

‘Half Bad’ makes for a dazzling return to form […]. With its bold and driven textures, breezy atmosphere, and stellar vocals layered throughout, they return to the fold with one of their most captivating efforts to date here.

Ottawa post-punk outfit Saint Clare recently shared “Half Bad,” their new summer single and the first of several planned for the year. “Half Bad” boasts well-crafted new wave nods, with a distinctive character imparted by the band’s full-time sax player. Curtis Delaney’s video for the track feels like a blacklight poster come to life.

This final track is my favourite on the album, and reminded me of other local heros such as The White Wires, Steve Adamyk Band, Sedatives, The Creeps, and other fun Ottawa Gaga era bands. Saint Clare measures up to the greats of this city.

Through a short string of EPs, Ottawa’s Saint Clare have been expanding their statement from simple rockers to artists with a voice, and EP III definitely has something to say.

Even after 3 months and 14 Features here at Bytown Sound, I’m still continuously amazed at how many incredibly talented bands and musicians we have in our own city. Ottawa’s very own Saint Clare is absolutely no exception: I was totally blown away.

Ottawa’s Saint Clare just released their much anticipated debut self-titled EP. The album features great psychedelic and garage rock with jiving keys and absolutely exceptional performance by the horns in the band, some of the best I have heard outside of ska in some time.

On my way to the closing party I stopped by Le Troquet to see catchy rock-pop outfit, Saint Clare. Seven of them crowded onto a tiny stage they played a blistering set with sweaty barroom bravado.

I made my way down toward the river with the sounds of Saint Clare in the air as I approached the Canadian Stage.  These guys (and gals) are a really fun band to see live, with the psychedelic/power-pop vibes tastefully accented by the keyboards and the brass section.