OurBasement Stream of Consciousness May 2025
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 [...]
OurBasement Release Radar April 2025
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 [...]
Canadian Music Through the Decades 2020 to 2024
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, [...]
Canadian Indie Spring 2025
Spring is in the air—and so is the sound of Canadian Indie music! Our Spring 2025 playlist is here to soundtrack the season of renewal with a blend of tunes that celebrate sunshine, growth, and [...]
Canadian Indie Tunes for Wildlife: A Fundraiser for Salthaven West
Music has the power to bring people together for a cause, and this week, we’re using that power to support Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre. From March 28 to April 3, every donation [...]
Saskatchewan Music Awards 2025
Celebrate Saskatchewan’s Musical Talent with This Week’s Playlist! 🎶 This week, OurBasement is tuning into the incredible sounds of Saskatchewan as we spotlight the nominees for the 2025 Saskatchewan Music Awards (SMAs). Saskatchewan has long [...]
Playlist Friday: A Canadian Indie Thanksgiving Fall Harvest 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Beauty of Fall with Our Special Playlist! Autumn is a time of transition, reflection, and gratitude. With vibrant colors painting the landscape and crisp air filling our lungs, it’s the perfect [...]
Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar Sept/2024
Discover the Sounds of Canada with Our September 2024 Playlist! Ready to dive into the heart of Canadian music? Our September 2024 Release Radar playlist is here, bringing you a handpicked selection of the latest [...]
Jeremy Dutcher’s Motewolonuwok wins the 2024 Polaris Music Prize
Every once in a while, an album emerges that transcends the boundaries of art and music, offering listeners not only a sonic experience but also a glimpse into the heart of a culture, a community, [...]
Polaris Music Prize 2024: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Music
The Polaris Music Prize Gala The stage is set, the lights are on, and the excitement is palpable. Music lovers, critics, and artists alike are ready for one of Canada’s most prestigious nights of the [...]