On Tuesday, (June 6, 2017) Alvvays released a new song In Undertow (see video below). This is the first new music we've heard from the Toronto-based, east-coast rooted group, since 2014's critically acclaimed self-titled debut [...]
This year, the Festival de musique émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FME) celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Every year, dozens of artists drive up the 117 North along with over 100 Canadian and international music industry professionals and [...]
Ever After Festival sparks over 100 noise complaints Sunday The last night of the Ever After Music electronic dance music festival at Bingeman's prompted over 100 noise complaints to police, according to Gloria MacNeil, the [...]
June 28th will mark exactly one year since OurBasements first official post, DarBar's Polaris Long List Playlist for those of you that would lie to reminisce. We thought it might be a good idea to [...]
Playlist Friday is about my top 20 choices for the Polaris Music Prize Long List. I have until June 6 to make my choices so I thought I would share with you where I am [...]
Grim - Monsters With surges of sound that move from blues notes to flamenco swells, from waltz steps to rock pits, Monsters rhythms traverse the alternative genre. Monsters is a musical embodiment of the ritualistic [...]
JUNO Award nominated producer Muneshine recently released a new track “Full Throttle”. Working in collaboration with Canadian mainstays Darcys, the song sees both artists stepping outside their comfort zones to create something brand new. “Full [...]
Catherine MacLellan releasing album of Gene's songs Fans of Gene MacLellan's music get a double treat this summer; not only is his daughter Catherine doing a stage show of his songs, she's also releasing a [...]
Fake Shark - Faux Real (Light Organ) If you feel like you’ve heard of Fake Shark before, but can’t quite describe what it sounds like, you’re not alone. The Vancouver-based band has not made it [...]
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Jeffery Straker's latest album, Dirt Road Confessional, is now available through Acronym Records. The Saskatchewan native's cross-Canada tour kicks off in Saskatoon on May 25, with a European jaunt slated for late summer [...]