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Top acts to see at CityFolk 2018

2018 is the year that CityFolk celebrates its 25th anniversary, and this year’s lineup pulls no punches. There’s a mix

Gallery: Sam Roberts Band, Birds of Bellwoods, The Riot Police

Last week, the Sam Roberts Band returned to the capital and played a big set at an outdoor stage on

Win passes to CityFolk 2018

*Note — This contest is now closed.  It’s that time of year when we realize that summer is winding down

Weekend Music Picks: Aug 24-26

Friday, August 26 2018 DMC Ottawa, Ontario Regional DJ Battle Liz Hogg and Death Metal Witch at Bar Robo Cloud

Ornaments, Saint Clare and Lost Acres rocked House of Targ

The House of Targ stage was rocked by three great local bands last week. Headlining the night was Ornaments, an

Gallery: Hopped and Confused ft. I Mother Earth, Bleeker, The Damn Truth + Julie and the Wrong Guys

The third annual Hopped and Confused music and beer festival was capped-off by the Canadian rock group I Mother Earth

Gallery: Hopped and Confused ft. Bedouin Soundclash, The Rural Alberta Advantage

The third edition of Hopped and Confused music and beer festival at Mill St. Brewery in Ottawa was once again

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Ottawa is having an urban music renaissance

Kevin Bourne is the co-founder and Editor of SHIFTER Magazine, a hub for people with strong ideas, discerning tastes in culture,

High Command, World War 4, and Spell Runner @ The Dom

Ev has synesthesia, and they incorporate their sensory experiences into music reviews. Synesthesia is a condition in which the brain

Sun rises on the first annual Beach Party Festival

Ocean. Sand. Speedos. Summer days at the beach should be celebrated for many reasons, but you won’t find those things