“In this collection, we are taking a look at Ottawa musicians that released an album, with a minimum of 7 tracks, between December 13, 2018, and December 13, 2019. The list is in alphabetical order. Click the album art for a closer look.”
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“In this list, we are taking a look at the music videos that were released by Ottawa musicians in 2019. To qualify, the video must have been released between December 13, 2018, and December 13, 2019. The list is in alphabetical order. Let us know if we missed your favourite video in the comments!”
Read More“It’s been a great year for Loon Choir, the Ottawa based indie rock octet. New music, big shows, big plans. Their latest album, In The Age of Alienation, came out in April.”
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“Ottawa Valley native Brea Lawrenson is a Canadian country music success story. With songs on the charts, and spending her time playing festivals all over the country as well as writing and recording in Nashville, Brea knows how to stay busy. This week she brings it home to play Ottawa’s biggest festival: RBC Bluesfest.”
Read More“Self-described as “indie dream pop + synthpop + shoegaze,” Scary Bear Soundtrack have been hanging around Ottawa for almost a decade now, first getting together in 2010, and releasing their self-titled EP in 2012. They have been releasing music steadily since then, most recently “boomerang kids” this past March.”
Read More“When conducting interviews for these articles this year we asked every band what local acts they were most excited to check out this year, and without a doubt, the most common and enthusiastic answer was… MOONFRUITS!”
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“When you first hear Kyle Ivan, or more importantly hear Kyle Ivan your immediate thought might not be power chords aplenty, screeching vocals, and hard rock, but everybody starts somewhere. “
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“Tele-Quebec’s “La Fabrique Culturelle as one of Quebec’s most promising emerging artists.” Such a descriptor would imply that Mia Kelly is relatively new to this, but music has been a part of her life since almost the very beginning. “
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“Doug Hempstead, the man behind Ottawa’s Alt-Rock band Area Resident, seems to be a very busy guy so we’re thankful he took the time to answer a few questions about the band’s upcoming show at Bluesfest. “
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“There are no mistakes in space, and rarely on stage either. Ottawa locals No Mistakes in Space plan to bring their enthralling live show to Bluesfest this Saturday, and they (and we) are stoked. “
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“Ottawa’s own Funk & Soul band THE LIONYLS are back! This summer, the band will embark on a 15 date tour across Ontario.”
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“Its’ a great week at Head For West Records! We are celebrating the release of Weird With Cats 3rd EP, “The Witch“, available now on all digital streaming platforms!”
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Ottawa's Rita Carter will be performing with Aspects on July 13th at RBC Bluesfest. We caught up with Rita, and got to know her a bit better! Check out the interview below!
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“Age is not something that has held Andrew Waines back. He's already toured across Canada and played in front of large crowds, at some major festivals and he's only 19! We caught up with Andrew and talked about how he got is start, and his plans for the rest of 2018.”
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“TAPAS burst onto the scene in a BIG way in 2017, and haven't slowed down one bit. We caught up with Jeepz, who told us how the group came to be and what their plans are for the rest of 2018!”
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“We had a chance to talk to Ottawa's Kimberly Sunstrum about her favourite local acts, her post-bluesfest plans, and a lot more! Check out the interview…”
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“Ottawa's Kelsey Hayes has been busy in the last few years! Like, touring in CHINA busy! She's fresh off of the release of her sophomore EP, and she's ready to hit the big stage at RBC Bluesfest! We had the chance to chat with Kelsey before the festival.”
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