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 [...]
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 [...]
Saskatchewan Music Awards 2025
Celebrate Saskatchewan’s Musical Talent with This Week’s Playlist! 
This week, OurBasement is tuning into the incredible sounds of Saskatchewan as we spotlight the nominees for the 2025 Saskatchewan Music Awards (SMAs). Saskatchewan has long [...]
Playlist Friday: A Canadian Indie Thanksgiving Fall Harvest 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Beauty of Fall with Our Special Playlist! Autumn is a time of transition, reflection, and gratitude. With vibrant colors painting the landscape and crisp air filling our lungs, it’s the perfect [...]
Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar Sept/2024
Discover the Sounds of Canada with Our September 2024 Playlist! Ready to dive into the heart of Canadian music? Our September 2024 Release Radar playlist is here, bringing you a handpicked selection of the latest [...]
Jeremy Dutcher’s Motewolonuwok wins the 2024 Polaris Music Prize
Every once in a while, an album emerges that transcends the boundaries of art and music, offering listeners not only a sonic experience but also a glimpse into the heart of a culture, a community, [...]
Polaris Music Prize 2024: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Music
The Polaris Music Prize Gala The stage is set, the lights are on, and the excitement is palpable. Music lovers, critics, and artists alike are ready for one of Canada’s most prestigious nights of the [...]
Playlist Friday: Covers by Canadians 4
Find Comfort in The Covers This week, we’re diving into a collection that’s been building all year—our "Comfort in the Covers" playlist, featuring covers by Canadian artists. Most of the tracks are new releases, showcasing [...]
Playlist Friday: Canadian Music Through the Decades: 1985-1989
Welcome to the third edition of our series, “Canadian Music Through the Decades.” In this series, we journey through the rich tapestry of Canadian music history, starting with tracks from 50 years ago, released in [...]
Unveiling the Polaris Music Prize Short List: A Summer of Musical Excellence
The anticipation is palpable as we edge closer to the official reveal of the Polaris Music Prize Short List on July 11! This prestigious award honours the Canadian album of the year, judged solely on [...]
