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 [...]
Asian Heritage Month in Canada 2025
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 [...]
OurBasement Tribute to Mothers 2025
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 [...]
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 Easter 2025
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 [...]
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 [...]
OurBasement Release Radar March 2025
March 2025 Release Radar: Discover Canada’s Latest Sounds! 🎶🇨🇦 A new month means fresh music from incredible Canadian artists! Our March 2025 Release Radar is here, filled with the newest tracks spanning coast to coast. [...]
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 [...]
Canadian Indie Food and Drink 2025
Savour the Sounds: A Canadian Indie Feast for the Ears 🎶🍁🍔🍷 At OurBasement, we’re always cooking up new playlists to celebrate the creativity of Canadian artists, and this week, we’re serving up something delicious—a feast [...]