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10 Highlights of Montebello Rockfest 2017

This past weekend Rockfest in Montebello, QC, turned 12 years old and I was there to take it all in.

Weekend Music Picks: June 23-25

Friday, June 23 Dopamines + The Creeps & Dead Weights @ Babylon New Swears Night #1 @ House of TARG

OXW Day 5: Trails, Lake Urmia, & Nice Try

Featured image by Els Durnford Trails was the first band to play. Songwriter Allie O’Manique’s sweet melodic voice gently flowed

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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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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

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PINE gets set to release ‘Pillow Talk’ EP June 10

For an Ottawa band that has only been around for the better part of two years, PINE has already experienced some