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Review + Gallery: Bluesfest Day 2

BROCKHAMPTON, hereafter styled “Brockhampton,” were in Ottawa on Friday night, with a diverse and complex boy band show. They even

New Pornographers and Born Ruffians showcase expansive catalogues at Bronson Centre

Some things never change. Walking down Bronson Avenue among the early fall aromas of Pizza Pizza dough and gasoline, I

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Review & Gallery: CityFolk Day 4

Saturday night at CityFolk delivered. Throughout a jam-packed lineup that featured not one but two performances by Fred Penner (the

Review & Photos: CityFolk Day 2

Photos by Els Durnford Gee, the Ottawa Folk Festival sure has changed. Since 2011 when the Bluesfest producers took over,

Streaming & the New Music Economy

As the music industry continues to shift under their feet, Canadian artists are being forced to adapt to a future

Islands Close a Mediocre Tuesday Night at Ritual

A bad concert can be enjoyable. Like with a cheesy B-movie, there is pleasure to be found in watching a

Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project Revels in Folk Music History

Story by Jared Davidson, Photo By Christina Kiffney Folk music is often nostalgic, ringing with echoes of a bygone era.

Buck n’ Nice Close Killer Hip Hop Showcase at Zaphod’s

“You guys thought it was going to be exciting and it’s fucking depressing AGAIN!” Sawbuck looks into the crowd with

Moonfruits, debut

New Music: Moonfruits – Début

Moonfruits are quickly finding a place among Ottawa’s standout performers. The married couple, Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy,  have thrown