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Pink Cloud Summer is one of Ottawa’s beloved pop-punk bands, which has recently propelled itself into the live music scene.

just fine is a soft alt-rock band from Ottawa, ON with a very misleading name. They are commonly described as “more than just fine” (or “the nickel back of Ottawa” by some die-hard fans)

It’s April of 2023, and the Ottawa music scene, teeming with life and zeal, is ramping up for a summer that local music enthusiasts will not forget. Among the talented bands leading the charge is a long-time, beloved Ottawa contributor: Growing Fires. 

Started in February 2022 OK Naledi is the newest project for Ottawa Musician Naledi Sunstrum. Teaching themselves how to play guitar, Sunstrum originally produced acoustic folk music, under their English name, Kimberly Sunstrum.

With the arrival of the new year, the Ottawa music scene has opened its arms wide to local talent in the form of fresh faces and original sounds. Among Ottawa’s newest musical additions is the upcoming alternative band, The Kaladars. 

F!TH is the latest hard rock 5-piece band to break into the Ottawa scene with their debut single “DEAD” and they are coming out swinging with no remorse.

In an interview, Now Beacon Now Sea’s Jeremy Audet revealed the inspiration behind his band’s name and spoke candidly about the purpose of music-making and performing; our interview with Jeremy was the kind that excites people who are passionate about the arts.

Fiamma is a band making its mark on the Ottawa music scene. On paper, they create indie bedroom pop; however, their sound stretches beyond just those uncomplicated descriptors.

After learning about Backseat Dragon while on a late-night mission to find new artists, I listened to their music on Spotify and became a fan after the first song I heard, Tom Bergeron Fan Club.

That is the beauty of lead singer Harrison’s writing style. He draws on certain aspects of life; with his lyrics, he gestures to a specific thing in the universe and explores it in a way that provides the listener with only the tools to interpret its meaning.

Gathered on the sidewalk below the second-floor venue of Cafe Dekcuf, grew a whirlwind of excited chatter, laughter and cigarette smoke. It was time for the show to begin.

I was a little bit shocked when I first saw him because he was in a full burgundy suit, dress shirt, and dress shoes. That’s when I knew this was going to be good

With Covid restrictions in Ottawa finally easing back into a new, summer-time normal, the Ottawa music scene has been presented with a compelling opportunity. For the first time in a long time, people can see live music again.

With 2021 unfortunately tainted by a revolving door of lockdowns and increased restrictions, many bands and artists had their plans disrupted. We spoke with some bands about their plans for 2022 and shared what we can look forward to seeing this year.

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