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Playlist Friday: DarBar’s Polaris Long List Wish List

As we eagerly anticipate the announcement of the Polaris Music Prize Long List, it's time to dive into the excitement and showcase a playlist of songs by artists that we hope to see on this [...]

Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar May/2023

Welcome to the OurBasement playlist for this week, where we bring you the May 2023 Release Radar. Get ready to immerse yourself in a diverse selection of new music created by Canadian artists over the [...]

By | June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Playlist Friday: NXNE 2023

This week's playlist is for the festival series we are doing this year. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Canada's most important discovery music festival, NXNE! Since 1995, NXNE has been [...]

By | May 26th, 2023|Categories: Festivals, Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: NXNE 2023

Playlist Friday: Asian Heritage Month in Canada 2023

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to embrace and appreciate the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian communities in Canada. It's an opportunity to honour the remarkable achievements and resilience of [...]

By | May 19th, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Asian Heritage Month in Canada 2023

Playlist Friday: Mother’s Day 2023

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Heartfelt Playlist of Canadian Indie Music Mother's Day is just around the corner, falling on Sunday, May 14, and what better way to honour and celebrate the incredible women who [...]

By | May 12th, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Mother’s Day 2023

Playlist Friday: Pouzza Fest 2023

The playlist this week kicks off our festival genre series for the year. We've previously covered festivals, but with many returning in full swing, it's time to revisit them. Pouzza Fest is a three-day punk [...]

By | May 5th, 2023|Categories: Festivals, Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Pouzza Fest 2023

Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar April/2023

The OurBasement playlist for this week is the April 2023 Release Radar, featuring all the new music created by Canadian artists in the last month or so. There’s lots of new music for us to [...]

By | April 28th, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar April/2023

Playlist Friday: Earth Day

Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable, #InvestInOurPlanet.  The Earth Day 2023 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses who participate in Earth Day to recognize our collective [...]

By | April 21st, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Earth Day

Playlist Friday: Canadian Jazz

This week’s playlist focuses on Canadian Jazz music and is part of the genre series we have been exploring. Throughout the series, we have covered various genres such as Instrumental, Global, Acadian, Americana/Country, R&B/Soul, Remixes, [...]

By | April 14th, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Canadian Jazz

Playlist Friday: Canadian Indie Easter

It is Easter weekend, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with some great Canadian indie music? Whether you're spending the day with family or enjoying some alone time, a playlist of Easter-themed [...]

By | April 7th, 2023|Categories: Playlist, Playlists|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Playlist Friday: Canadian Indie Easter