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Jack Pine & the Fire

New Music: Jack Pine & The Fire – Left To Our Own Devices

The cool air has arrived in Ottawa, and brings with it the whispers of autumn. What better way to celebrate

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Marvest 2017 Schedule & Sampler

For a few years now, CityFolk has included an offshoot “mini festival” of sorts called Marvest. We’ve been lucky enough

Hoan

HOAN ready to unleash Modern Phase in the capital

When Montreal’s HOAN formed in 2015, there was an intention to deviate from the path of jangle-pop and explore new

House of PainT 2017: Breaking, DJing, MCing, Painting and Educating

House of PainT celebrated its 14th year this past week with another outstanding edition of the festival that highlights the

new swears

Gallery: Hopped & Confused at Mill St. Brew Pub

As summer putters along with the end in sight, there are a few music events that we here in Ottawa

Needles & Pins

Interview: Vancouver’s Needles//Pins

On a sunny day in June during Ottawa Explosion Weekend, I caught up with Vancouver self-proclaimed powertrash band Needles//Pins. Their

New Music: New Swears – “And the Magic of Horses”

Earlier this summer, Ottawa’s party-punks released their third album, And the Magic of Horses, keeping alive their streak of putting

five years 2012-2015

Five Years – Ottawa 2012​-​2017 Compilation

Back in May, we celebrated our five-year anniversary with a couple of shows at The Record Centre. That was a

Le1f

Arboretum Festival gives fans a breath of fresh air

Featured photo of Le1f by Els Durnford This year’s edition of Arboretum Festival was something special. Each year the organizers

dead weights

New Music: Dead Weights – Mountain Arresting

Ottawa pop-punk group Dead Weights have just released their second full-length album, Mountain Arresting. It’s been a few years since