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If yesterday’s hip-hop infused country strayed a bit too far from your country preferences (or you simply couldn’t get in to the jam packed festival grounds), tonight’s main stage should give you the more traditional sounds you’re searching for, while the rest of the stages have a variety of rock, blues, and a bit of […]

 Just because the festival is a little light today doesn’t mean our coverage is! Catch up with local rising star TALK, who has gone supernova since we last chatted and will perform on the main stage this Friday. 

Fresh local music whenever you want it. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers. It’s like New Music Friday but for #ottmusic and we release on Wednesday. Basically the same thing. Add our playlist on Spotify!  Here are this week’s fresh new tracks: [Indie-Pop] “Même vase qu’hier” by Beau Nectar [Hip Hop] “COMBAT” by O5EAN [Country […]

Fresh local music whenever you want it. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers. It’s like New Music Friday but for #ottmusic and we release on Wednesday. Basically the same thing. Add our playlist on Spotify!  Here are this week’s fresh new tracks: [Pop] “Goodbye” by Alanna Sterling [Americana] “Just a Little Bit” by Lynne Hanson […]

Fresh local music whenever you want it. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers. It’s like New Music Friday but for #ottmusic and we release on Wednesday. Basically the same thing. Add our playlist on Spotify!  Here are this week’s fresh new tracks: [Alt-Pop] “Old Man” by Robin Kenny [Indie-Rock] “Mission Control” by The New Hires […]

Last week, we posted a Gig Picks preview of the Close Talker and Postdata show at Club SAW, so today we’ve got some photos of the night, which included great sets by both artists! The music was a perfect vibe for the Monday night crowd, and the intimate setting of Club SAW is always such […]

Fresh local music whenever you want it. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers. It’s like New Music Friday but for #ottmusic and we release on Wednesday. Basically the same thing. Add our playlist on Spotify!  The weather’s changing, slowly but surely and so is our mood. If we close our eyes, we can almost feel […]

When it comes to having a first single become a runaway hit, X Ambassadors know all too well the ups and downs that can come with it. When they released “Renegades” in 2015, the band was instantly thrust into the spotlight, as the single gained worldwide acclaim – and streams. With over 760 million on […]

Many Ottawa-based music, arts, and performance festivals will receive increased financial support through a new Ontario government funding program. The one-time increase in funding to the festival and event sector will not only help people engage with art and their communities, but will also help festival networks in need of support.

We want to offer a number of good reasons why the inclusion of French should be considered with respect to the organization itself, the choice of artists and the festival’s mandate.

The last 12 months have been very good to jazz singer-songwriter Tia Brazda, and in 2017, she finds herself in a good place.

On this week’s episode, we find out how a collaboration between two musicians living in different cities lead to the formation of the group “Blanking”, and discover their first EP, titled Spirit Minerals.

Despite many reports of their impending demise, vinyl records, and the record stores who love them, remain more relevant than ever. Listening to music on vinyl may just be one of those things that are timeless.