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top ottawa albums 2018

Top 18 Local Albums of 2018

2018 was a year of ups and downs. There’s a lot to be upset about in the world these days,

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

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MediaStyle brings women+ to the front for Tenacity initiative

If there’s a word that could define Ottawa’s cultural community, the term “collaborative” comes to mind. For those of us

Weekend Music Picks: Jan. 12-13

Saturday, January 12 The Jivewires at Irene’s Pub Late Night Vibes at Queen St. Fare That’s Hot, a 2000’s dance

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New Video: Vi – Clover

It’s always exciting to see new artists coming up in the capital, and one that has caught my attention lately

Weekend Music Picks: Jan. 4-6

Friday, January 4 The 1980’s Night Video Dance Party DJ Ray Ray at The 27 Club Pop UP Reggae Party

Gallery: The Headstones at The Bronson Centre

Canadian rock and rollers The Headstones have released three albums since reuniting in 2011, but their 2018 Canadian tour was

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The Dirty Nil, Dead Soft, & Warp Lines at Babylon

Photo by Steve Gullick Back in November, I made my way through the vast, smoky, U-shaped venue that is Babylon Nightclub.

The Reinvention of Sean Oliver

Prior to the release of his latest album Songs Left to Sing, Ottawa based singer-songwriter Sean Oliver had resolved to

Holiday Boogie brings the cheer to Babylon this weekend

If there’s one thing we can agree on about the holiday season, it’s that togetherness really brings the cheer. That’s