The Polaris Music Prize has officially kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations in a big way! On June 10, Polaris revealed its 2025 Long List, spotlighting 40 outstanding Canadian albums that reflect the depth, diversity, [...]
The 2025 Polaris Music Prize season is officially underway! The Long List of 40 exceptional Canadian albums was revealed on June 11, marking the start of another thrilling season of celebrating artistry, innovation, and creativity [...]
This week at OurBasement, we’re turning our attention to the incredible fathers and father figures who help shape our lives. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the love, wisdom, and support they’ve given us—and [...]
As May winds down, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of the standout Canadian tracks that dropped this month. Our May 2025 Release Radar playlist brings together a wide range of fresh releases from [...]
It all began on a September day in 2016—with a single Canadian indie song and a spark of inspiration. One word in a song title led to another track, and then another, setting off a [...]
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada — a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across the country. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the vital role people of [...]
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at OurBasement! Today, we celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured, guided, and shaped us with a special playlist dedicated to mothers and motherhood. This week’s playlist is [...]
As we settle into May, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of the standout Canadian releases that dropped in April. Our April 2025 Release Radar playlist rounded up a fresh batch of [...]
Welcome to the Tenth and Final Edition of our Canadian Music Through the Decades series! It feels like just yesterday we launched this journey with the words:"Welcome to the inaugural edition of our new series, [...]
Easter weekend is here, and whether you're spending it with family, embracing a bit of solitude, or just chasing down the last chocolate egg, we’ve got the perfect soundtrack to accompany your weekend vibes. This [...]