2017

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OXW Day 4: Sally Ride, Empty Nesters, The Shiverettes, Toxic Thoughts

Photos by Sara Osmanovic I managed to get to Ottawa Explosion earlier than expected and in time to hear the

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OXW Day 4: The Smugglers, Needles//Pins, Tough Age and Expanda Fuzz

During Ottawa Explosion’s fourth day, the outdoor stage at Club SAW was rocked by the Mint Records Showcase featuring The

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OXW Day 3: Warp Lines, WLMRT, & Mardou

Photos by Sara Osmanovic This being my first time at Ottawa Explosion I didn’t know what to expect except for

OXW Day 2: Crusades, Partner, Strange Attractor, Lonely Parade + more

Photos by Els Durnford It is that wonderful time of year again when you know all that matters is going

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The Flatliners, The Dirty Nil and Sam Coffey & the Iron Lungs at Babylon

Photos by Els Durnford Wednesday night was a rowdy night where three excellent Dine Alone Records bands, The Flatliners, The

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New Music: Hard Science – Dreaming in Stereo

Those who have been to shows in Ottawa long enough are probably familiar with the name Hard Science. However, chances

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A Brief History of Ottawa Explosion Weekend

Photos by David Forcier The Beginnings: Rock n’ Roll Pizza Party Let’s rewind to the mid-2000’s, a time when Ottawa

Interview: Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners

Photo by Gilda Louise Aloisi The Flatliners are a band that have never shied away from trying new things. While

The Famines Discuss Their Own DIY-Minded Label Pentagon Black

Artwork by Lisa Czech The Famines are a Montreal-based noise garage music duo made up of Raymond Biesinger (who also

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Video Premiere: Eerie Loom drop summer jam “Wakened”

Just when you thought winter 2.0 was here for good, the fresh new electronic group Eerie Loom have brought some