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Spotlight Series: Ottawa beat music newsprint thrives

In 2012, Ottawa said goodbye to (x)press, its once-homey hub of alternative and independent arts journalism. Since then, a vibrant

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The Art House Café: A Creative Hub

At Somerset and Bay, there was a boarded up former pizzeria that had not seen the light of day in

New Music: Self-Titled by Saint Clare

Ottawa’s Saint Clare just released their much anticipated debut self-titled EP. The album features great psychedelic and garage rock with

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Video Premiere: Bonnie Doon – Pants and a Face

We are happy to bring to you a brand new video from one of our fave wacky bands in town,

Interview: Joel Gibb of The Hidden Cameras

I recently spoke with a staple in the Toronto music scene, Joel Gibb of The Hidden Cameras, about their new album

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New Video: Mushy Gushy – Schemestress

One of the new Ottawa bands I’m most excited about this year is Mushy Gushy. Why? Those who know me

Interview: Derek Connely of High Waters

In the year since their latest album Goodnight Mara was released, Ottawa’s High Waters have enjoyed the success that a

ORC4G Benefit Show a Community Success

“By girls, with girls, for girls.” This was the theme of Saturday night’s show at Pressed, as well as for

Viva la Steam: The Steamers’ Final Show

The Steamers went back to where it all began in Gatineau to play their final show as a band. Many

Top Ten Beau’s Oktoberfest Moments

We think we have finally recovered from another amazing two days out in Vankleek Hill for this year’s Beau’s Oktoberfest.