Labour Day
This week we have a bonus playlist of a union of Canadian Indie tunes for Labour Day. Happy Labour Day! This holiday officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement. It can also signal the [...]
Playlist Friday: Swamp Fest/Rifflandia
As our music festival series continues, we're setting our sights on the rhythmic gatherings that await us at Swamp Fest in Regina and Rifflandia in Victoria. Two unique festivals, each with its own flavour, are [...]
Playlist Friday: Stream of Consciousness Aug/2023
It all began on a September day in 2016, with a single Canadian Indie song that set the wheels of creativity in motion. A simple word in its title led to another song, and that [...]
Playlist Friday: Nostalgic Canadian Indie Jams
In this week's blog post, we embark on a musical journey that takes us on a nostalgic Canadian Indie jams trip. Join us as we celebrate the iconic artists who have shaped the landscape of [...]
Playlist Friday: Regina Folk Festival 2023
We continue our music festival series with a listen to artists that will be playing at Regina Folk Festival. The summer air will soon be infused with sea-salty folk rock, hip-hop awesomeness, soaring voices, rock [...]
Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar July/2023
Welcome to this week's edition of OurBasement, where we unveil the July 2023 Release Radar - a playlist showcasing the best of new music from talented Canadian artists over the past month. Get ready to [...]
Playlist Friday: Canadian Indie Summer 2023
Summer has arrived, and what better way to embrace the warmth and joy of the season than with our Canadian Indie Summer playlist! Over the years, this playlist has grown to encompass over 19 hours [...]
Playlist Friday: Gateway and All Folk’d Up Festivals
As part of our festival series, we embark on a journey to the heart of Saskatchewan to celebrate the vibrant music and community spirit of two remarkable festivals: Gateway and All Folk'd Up. These small-town [...]
Playlist Friday: 2023 Polaris Music Prize Short List
The excitement is palpable as the Polaris Music Prize Short List was unveiled on Thursday, July 13. This prestigious award recognizes the best Canadian album of the year based solely on artistic merit. As music [...]
Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar June/2023
Welcome to the OurBasement playlist for this week, where we bring you the June 2023 Release Radar. Immerse yourself in a diverse selection of new music created by Canadian artists over the past month. This [...]