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Video of the Week: Moonlit Picnic by Little Miss Higgins and The Winnipeg Five
Click here to view the embedded video. Moving here from Regina some years ago was a pretty easy transition. Like most government towns across the country, people seem to behave similarly. There’s a...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: On the Line by The Red Rails
The Red Rails are a relatively new rock trio based in Ottawa. A love of minimalist rock and roll brought friends Kim Vincent (Vocals, Guitar), Chris Slaney (Bass, Vocals) and Steve Brogno (drums)...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: Ruleta by Lido Pimienta
Lido Pimienta is simply badass. Her music is dark and energetic. Often described as experimental pop – she creates a sound that blends afro-Colombian rhythms with electronic beats, chanting traditions...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: The Seventh String by Snowday
Though Snowday is about to release their debut album, As We Travel, on November 25, this “chillout electronic duo” have been making beautiful music together for over eight years. Bonded by a mutual...
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Foodie Friday: Ottawa, have you tried the arepas yet?
Arepa, a kind of corn bread made from pre-cooked corn flour, is my favourite food. Of course, I’m biased because it’s a staple in my native Colombia. It also features prominently in the cuisine in...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: I like the second feature better by The Jerry Gross...
The Jerry Gross Organization are a new trio based in Ottawa. But you might recognize the band members’ names from various past projects. Steve Fouchard and Ross Henwood have been writing music and...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: Sweet Surrender by Hyfidelik the Gypsy Sun
Hyf the Gypsy Sun describes himself as an “Interplantary frijole eating islamic hispanic sufi rapper guy.” Based in Ottawa, he’s also one of the hip-hop MCs that founded Nationless Mind Records back in...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: The Rink Guy by Fangliang Xu
After months of exceptionally cold winter temperatures and a record-breaking run of 59 uninterrupted skating days on the Rideau Canal, it seems entirely appropriate to give one of Ottawa’s volunteer...
View ArticlePremiere: My Focal Point by Chris Page
Ottawa musician, Chris Page is set to release his anticipated album, Volume Vs. Voice on April 21st, 2015. We know him for fronting the bands Camp Radio and The Stand GT but love him for the stripped...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: R.I.P. Ms. Focus, a Spoken Word cinepoem by V.
Released earlier this year, R.I.P. Ms. Focus is dedicated to the life of a recently departed 2001 5-speed, 4-door Ford Focus sedan. Ottawa-based spoken word artist V (Vanessa Rotondo) recently released...
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Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Hey Ottawa! Don’t know about you but I am loving this heat. It looks like it’ll cool down a bit for the weekend – good news for all the outdoor events happening. Here’s the rundown. Arboretum Festival...
View ArticleVideos of the Week: Souljazz Orchestra keepin’ the fiyah
We’re pretty big fans of The Souljazz Orchestra around here. And with news of the band’s latest release, Resistance, available now, we couldn’t help sharing not one, but two of the videos off the...
View ArticleVideo of the Week: Diaspora Poem by Nasra Adem and Brandon Wint
We don’t usually get all lovey dovey for Valentine’s Day around here. But this poem came to our attention recently and it seemed appropriate to share it with you today. Though the authors have moved on...
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Floatation therapy comes to Bank St + giveaway
I’ve been involved with Apt613 for about three years now, but you wouldn’t easily recognize my name unless you send us requests to cover your event or review your latest play, EP, book or whatever. I’m...
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Foodie Friday: Enjoy Latin American foods this summer
There aren’t a lot of ‘authentic’ Latin American restaurants in Ottawa and it might seem a bit daunting to explore a new place without knowing what to expect. This list is meant to be a sneak peek at...
View ArticleFive fun classes to get you moving this winter
We all know we could use a little more activity in our daily lives but sometimes the motivation just isn’t there. When your workout is fun you’re more likely to go back and stick with it. Here are a...
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