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Gallery: Dreamshell album release show at Pressed

Ottawa-based two-piece group Dreamshell released their debut full length record Unconnector at Pressed on Friday night, along with support from

Patrick Watson & NAC Orchestra at Southam Hall

There’s a story about a professor who asked his students if a jar filled with rocks was full. They said

Gallery: Single Mothers & Mushy Gushy at TARG

Last week, noisy London punk rockers Single Mothers returned to the captial. They’re continuing to ride the wave of their

An intimate night with John K. Samson in Ottawa

John K. Samson—known best as the lead-singer and guitarist of The Weakerthans, and also considered by many as an unofficial

MEGAPHONO Artist Profile: AkoufèN

AkoufèN are a Franco-Ontarian alternative metal band with a melodic flare based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. The four-piece formed in

Propagandhi #1: “…And We Thought Nation States Were a Bad Idea”

By Matthew Stella Propagandhi plays Ritual on August 12th with RVIVR and War on Women. In the lead-up to the

Arboretum Essentials Mix, Vol. 2

As the Arboretum Arts Festival Weekend is upon us, we’ve whipped up Volume 2 of the Arboretum Essentials mix featuring

CMW Saturday – Lots of shows to see tonight in Toronto

After an amazing day of shows and drinks Friday, here are some of Saturday’s performers that I recommend checking out.

Q&A with The Balconies

The Balconies have kicked things into full gear as of late – touring, writing new material, traveling internationally, involving themselves

Searchlight 2013 – CBC All in a Day: Vote for your favourite Ottawa band

  The Canada-wide search for our nation’s favourite new artist is in full force, with almost 3,000 artists involved from