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Morning Metal – YC Drum Company Interview

I sat down with Jordan Gauthier, creator and founder of Ottawa-based drum manufacturer, YC Drum Company. We talk about what

New Music: Honeymooning by Grime Kings

  On Monday March, 31st, Ottawa’s Grime Kings dropped Honeymooning on us all.

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Ottawa Explosion Weekend Announces More Bands: Ton of Local Acts

One of the greatest weekends in Ottawa just got even better! Ottawa Explosion Weekend (June 12-15) just announced another round

Andrew W.K., We Were Sharks and Robots!Everywhere!! @ Maverick’s March 27

It’s not every night you can get kicked in the face, get a bloody lip, and love every minute of

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RBC Ottawa Bluesfest: Local Acts Announced

Somewhat overshadowed by the official line-up announcement was the posting of some great local acts that will dawn the stage

New Music: Too Late To Get Loud by Mnemonics

Ottawa’s most excellent power-pop and rock n’ roll band, Mnemonics, just put out a wicked new album.  Too Late To

Peach Kelli Pop, Average Times, Astral Gunk, and Pale Lips at Gabba Hey!

The Montreal-based Pale Lips kicked off Saturday’s Peach Kelli Pop-headlined show at Gabba Hey! I had no set expectations for this

Mikey Chuck River’s Farewell Show with Richard Barrie @ Robot!House!! March 17

Yes the news is true, Mikey Chuck Rivers is packing up and leaving Ottawa. What better way to send him

Ottawa Explosion announces first wave of artists

Ottawa Explosion has announced its first round of bands for OXW happening on June 12-15 this year. The biggest news