Ottawa Explosion Weekend is Christmas in June

Tomorrow marks Christmas in June for all the punk rockers in Ottawa. But unlike the Christmas (which is only one

Throwback Thursday: The Acorn release The Pink Ghosts

The year was 2004, the place Club SAW at 67 Nicholas Street, the band was The Acorn. I had recently developped

Poetic Elements’ The Diamond Life EP and why it’s release was important for Ottawa hip-hop

By Fly On The Waltz May 22nd Ottawa rap trio Poetic Elements held the release party for their debut EP

Kelp Record’s 20 Anniversary: Jim Bryson playing Firewatch

Kelp Records, one of the most important record labels in Ottawa history, is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. The

New Video: “Cyborg’s Lament” by Saturnfly

Ottawa art-rock trio, Saturnfly, just released a gloomy video for their eerie song “Cyborg’s Lament.” The band is comprised of

Arboretum Festival: First Line-Up Annoucement

Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene), Constantines (on their reunion tour) and Chad VanGaalen are just some of the most

New Video: Barely Breathe by Dead Weights

Dead Weights just released a new video for their first single, “Barely Breathe,” off their new album Dead Ends and

Throwback Thursday: Million Dollar Marxists 2005

I am going to take you back almost a decade to the summer of 2005, more specifically to the lawn

Kvelertak, Loviatar, Dead Air Republic and Four-Stroke @ Mavericks

Six-piece Norwegian punk-metal band Kvelertak absolutely blew me away Sunday night in Ottawa. Combine the power and raw energy of

New Music: Retro Pop by The Ticket

Ottawa duo, The Ticket, officially launched their new five-song EP Retro Pop. The Ticket play great bluesy rock that reminds