Canada Day 2025
Canada Day 2025 is here! As we mark this national holiday, we’re invited not only to celebrate but also to reflect—to hold space for the beauty, complexity, and resilience that define our country. From coast [...]
20 NOMINEES REVEALED FOR FIRST EVER SOCAN POLARIS SONG PRIZE
TORONTO, ON - June 24, 2025 CBC presents the 2025 Polaris Music Prize has revealed the 20 nominee Long List for its first-ever SOCAN Polaris Song Prize. Polaris, celebrating its 20th anniversary, and SOCAN, celebrating [...]
National Indigenous History Month/National Indigneous Peoples Day
June is powerful month in Canada—designated for National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)—to honour the vibrant cultures, languages, and arts of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Music stands at the [...]
Polaris Music Prize Long List 2025
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, [...]
DarBar’s Polaris Music Prize Long List Wish List
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 [...]
Canadian Indie Father’s Day 2025
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 [...]
OurBasement Release Radar May 2025
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 [...]
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 [...]