Music

Once you check into the Noise Hotel you won’t want to leave. Audrey Pridham sat down with the Ottawa indie rockers to talk about their recent successes, including their debut album.

The inaugural Capital Music Week got started on Tuesday, and one of the first events was a wonderful display of local talent at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre with an evening of feelgood and dynamic music, featuring Ok Naledi, Kellylee Evans, and The Commotions.

Silverstein’s 25th Anniversary 25 Years of Noise Tour stopped into Ottawa’s Bronson Centre Thursday night. For Silverstein fans, it was a chance to celebrate with one of Canada’s most critically acclaimed bands.

The inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW) has just been announced for May 20–25, and it promises to be a major celebration not only of Ottawa’s music scene, but its entire nightlife.

JazzWorks, a feisty local arts education organization, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this spring with a concert series and a Great Big Jam Session from May 2 to May 4.

An all-local opera company will be performing an rare German opera, Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber, on April 27. Propelled by a love triangle and an archery competition, it’s a piece you’ll want to listen to.

The Irish Film Festival of Ottawa is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a three-day extravaganza of music, film, dance, and more. Running from April 25-27 at the Ottawa Art Gallery, promises to be a celebration of Irish culture for Ottawa’s Irish diaspora and beyond. Apt613 chatted with Patrick Murray, festival co-founder, about the festival and what audiences can expect this year.

Last night was electric as Gowan brought his 40 Years of Strange Animal Tour to the Bronson Centre Music Theatre. Gowan’s second sold-out show at the Bronson Centre is tonight, Monday, April 21st.

A successful livestream requires a dedicated team. Chris Lascelle takes us behind the scenes of Kilam’s livestream at Pique to learn how to navigate a complex broadcast with few technical difficulties.

The Canadian Tire Centre turned into the club on Monday night as Nelly, Ja Rule, and Chingy brought their “Where the Party At” tour to Ottawa. The capital was the second stop on the nationwide tour so far, which has been a high-energy celebration of Nelly’s 25-year career, with many special guests and moments.

For much of his life, Jack Campbell has been fascinated with the scientists who commanded their imagination, creative potential, and expert knowledge in order to end the Second World War. Using his vast understanding of music and mathematics, Campbell has now created an artistic manifestation of the inseparable relationship between arts and sciences in his 50-minute violin piece.

Seven new tracks to add to your Ottawa music playlist, featuring artists like Orchidae, Lensky, and Matte Glamour.

The Grassroots Festival is gearing up for three full days of music, from folk to country to roots, and hands-on gardening, ukulele, guitar, and songwriting workshops, for people of all ages.

The Canadian Folk Music Awards have officially started! This year’s event takes place from April 3-6 at the National Arts Centre and the Canadian Museum of History. Apt613 sat down with Graham Lindsey, board president of the CFMAs, to talk about the awards and the folk music scene in Canada right now.

Before becoming an award-winning artist, Mia Kelly was a teen in musical theatre productions of Oliver Twist, Anne of Green Gables, Cats and other classics. And before that, an “overly energetic seven-year-old.” On April 3, Kelly will be back home in Gatineau for the CFMAs, where she is nominated for Best Single of the Year for her song “Meaning Well.”