Music

Listen to old-time folk tunes performed on a 150-year old banjo at the Bytown Museum.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

You can tell that singer Kellylee Evans has a sense of humour. Her Twitter profile says that she is “powered by lightning.” This refers to one of two career-pausing incidents. In 2013, following the release of her album I Remember When, Kellylee was struck by lightning while in her Ottawa kitchen. This took its toll […]

Their new single heralds Lindenlea to Ledbury, a full-length record set for release on September 14, 2020.

Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Artistic and Executive Director, Mathieu Roy, says the Stories Through Music series evolved organically from a need to just do something into a platform to give people voices.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

Keith Glass was a founding member of Prairie Oyster, named “Country Group or Duo of the Year” six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. How has Keith been spending his time during the pandemic? He joined us for this>.

Multi-award winning Twin Flames  is led by Jaaji, an Inuk Mohawk man from Nunavik, and Chelsey June, an Algonquin Cree Métis woman from Ottawa. Their newest single “Battlefields” speaks to ending the stigma associated with mental health. Jaaji and Chelsey June speak about life as touring musicians and arts educators adapting to COVID-19.

With her single “I’m Your Garden” newly released, Krista Hartman tells us about her pre-lockdown days, her new release, and what she’s been listening to during lockdown.

Harea Band released their newest song “It’s Your Birthday” just last month. It was produced and recorded all from the band members’ own homes. We heard from Alex Harea, the singer, songwriter, and bandleader, about the process and how it all felt.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

Chris McKhool has been delighting audiences with infectious songs and world instruments for two decades. In this interview, Chris talks about launching a new album in the midst of a pandemic and connecting with children of all ages through joyful music and positive messaging.

Kathryn Patricia is a loop pedal violist known for creating immersive soundscapes.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

TENACITY is a free online music series hosted by the Ottawa Jazz Festival.