A whole new thing

Modernboys and Moderngirls have undergone a slight sound adjustment since I saw them last, slimming down to a trio and sounding a bit more sharp and spare. It's a good sound for them and I'm a little perplexed that they haven't attracted a good audience in Ottawa yet. That may change since they've shared a stage with The Balconies at Irene's a short while ago. Hopefully they'll pick up a few more fans for their upcoming show in town.

On our right we have rhythm section action with drummer Brett Millius and bouncing bassist Juan Carlos Rivera.



And on our left, mainman Akira Alemany.



Brett looks pensive.



Singalong action!



Bending action!



Brett takes a stand.



More bending!



Running about!



Walking bass action!



Akira sings!



Clapping action! Akira is smiling because this is when all the drunken dancefloor action broke out.



The whole lot!



Riser action!



Bass-tossing action!



They're back in town for an i(heart)music showcase at Cafe DeKcuf with The Allrights and Burn Planetarium on February 6.

• Show reminder: pH and Adam Saikaley perform at the Mercury Lounge; Cold Coffee and Salty Boots are at Babylon. Ray Harris and Jehan Khoorshed and His Problems are at The Rainbow Bistro.