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Arboretum Festival sets the stage for emerging music

For the past five years, Arboretum Festival has been a crucial part of Ottawa’s music infrastructure. It’s beginnings as a

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Japan’s One OK Rock electrify Algonquin Commons Theatre

Arriving to line-ups that wrapped around the hallways outside of the Algonquin Commons Theatre was a sure sign that it

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Highlights: Ottawa Jazz Festival 2017

The Ottawa Jazz Festival saw its 37th year in downtown Ottawa this June. The festival, which takes place between Confederation

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Ottawa Bluesfest 2017: Top Picks

Featured photo: Anderson .Paak by Julio Enriquez It is that beautiful time a year again where Lebreton Flats transforms into

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CBC Searchlight winner The Long War to play NAC July 2nd

If you’re a fan of Canadian music and follow CBC, you’ve probably heard of the CBC Searchlight contest. It’s a

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Gallery: Montebello Rockfest 2017

The twelfth edition of Montebello Rockfest had everything you’d expect—long lines to get in, circle pits, sunburns, and a lot

10 Highlights of Montebello Rockfest 2017

This past weekend Rockfest in Montebello, QC, turned 12 years old and I was there to take it all in.

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Top 10 Picks: Ottawa Jazz Festival 2017

Featured image by TDMusic “Where’s the jazz?” I heard someone comment recently about this year’s TD Ottawa Jazz Festival. I

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Girls+ Rock Ottawa continues to empower through mentorship

Featured photo by Jessica Deeks Tiffanie Tri is almost a typical Ottawa bureaucrat—she studied Political Science at Carleton, lives downtown, and

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New Music: Hard Science – Dreaming in Stereo

Those who have been to shows in Ottawa long enough are probably familiar with the name Hard Science. However, chances