Playlist: 14 tunes to get you into the Arboretum Festival lineup
With one week before their sixth edition, there’s still plenty of time to discover artists in the Arboretum Festival lineup.
House of Targ
Podcast: Kyle McDonald from Zaum
This week on the podcast, we take you on a spiritual journey with Zaum’s unique meditative mantra doom vibe and sound.
Drastic musical turn leads to the creation of Quiet Crimes
Ottawa band Black Oak Decline have taken a musical turn and rebranded as Quite Crimes. They recently released the video to their single Out Of View, the last video filmed at Zaphod’s before it closed earlier this year.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?
Welcome back to the weekend, Ottawa. While the April showers may be stretching into May, the city is a-blossom with activities.
Contest: Steam Whistle are giving away two tickets to the JUNO Awards plus more prizes
A lucky reader will win 2 tickets to the JUNO broadcast, return transportation to the Canadian Tire Centre, 2 JUNOfest wristbands, a Steam Whistle Retro Cooler, t-shirt and hat.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Welcome back to the weekend, Ottawa. From maple goodness to laughs to extreme sports, this weekend has got it all. Ready, set, find your scene. Festivals The Great Canadian Maple Festival is here! Head down to City Hall all weekend long and tap into the sweetness. Maple everything, craft beer and chainsaw carving for […]
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Here you have it: this weekend’s shortlist.
Toronto’s PUP repping House of TARG & play two nights in Ottawa December 9–10
PUP talk about how to keep on keeping on, and their rumoured connection to a urinal at Sneaky Dees
Back to Basics with The Pack A.D.
When talking with Maya Miller, drummer of Vancouver indie garage rock duo The Pack A.D., you get the impression you’re talking to the cool older sister you always wanted.
Apt613 Live: This week at Targ
This week on Apt613 Live, host Livia Belcea showcases some of the bands that will be at House of Targ this weekend: Long Live The Goat, Moon Tan, Trunk, Hellbros, and Bloodshot Bill.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Paint the town [insert colour(s) of choice]! Abounding in colour, sound and taste, this Ottawa weekend is one for the senses.
The Sentries are bringing ska back to Ottawa
Like the seasons, fashion, and cicadas, music goes through cycles. Ska, originally a Jamaican style of music similar to reggae, has been a part of Ottawa’s music scene for many years. For a while it’s been experiencing a lull, but it’s recently regained some of its previous popularity. Voice of the People is a monthly […]
HIGHS to bring danceable alt-pop to Targ
Gracing the stage at House of Targ on February 25th is HIGHS, a Toronto-native alternative pop band whose debut album Dazzle Camouflage is set for release on April 8th via Indica Records. In this interview, lead singer Doug Haynes talks cross-country touring, World War I, dancing naked and his favourite things about Ottawa. Apt613: It […]
Quoi faire ce weekend: What to do in Ottawa with your Valentines and Palentines
After moving to Ottawa from BC nearly a decade ago, Hannah has made it her mission to explore Ottawa. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Ah Valentine’s Day. Some love it, others hate it. Personally, I’m more excited for Galentine’s Day, the best day of the year! No matter your preference, grab your friends and […]
Zero Day Reapers on first show, cybersecurity and free music
New local electro-punk band Zero Day Reapers will be playing their first show this Friday, February 12, at House of Targ, with a line-up of songs that explore sex, computers, and technology. The band consists of lead singer Tanya Janca, lead guitarist Daniel Ryan, bassist Jean-Francois Brown, and rhythm guitarist Godwin Daniel. Apartment613 sat down […]
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