Indie City Madness Episode 195: New Tunes to Chase the Rain Away

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 195: New Tunes to Chase the Rain Away

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This week on Indie City Madness, Rick and Elly talked events happening in Ottawa-Gatineau and played new music by TAXI, Aron the Alien, Chérie, Swim Team, and Raveen. A little local music to uplift your spirits!

Couch TAXI – Intimacy Issues

The Rapture REBELLE – single

Follow Your Heart. The Sick Sick Sicks – Sick Sick Sicks

EXULANSIS Aron the Alien – Summer Overnights EP

Sun Go Trails – The Past is Coming Fast

Elle Chérie – we’re not here for long

Always Raveen – Always

Gone Étoile Noire – single

Snowbirds Swim Team – Swim Team

Who Knows? Coveter – Love Me to Pieces

Discordant (Stygian Wyrm Part II) Loviatar – Loviatar

Skin Comfort Halfsleeper – Halfsleeper

Tortured Shootin’ Blanx – Torture

Fight For Yourself Zex – single

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From La Machine and the ILYJS Fest to Bangarang and Hip-Hop Hangover Brunch

After an absence of more than a year, Ottawa’s The Sick Sick Sicks are bringing their unique djangobilly energy back for one night only. For the occasion, they’ll be playing old tunes and work in a couple of new ones. The show is happening this Wednesday at Live on Elgin with The Vanier Playboys.

Ottawa experimental post-hardcore band Halfsleeper will be playing live at House of Targ this Wednesday night and this time around they’ll be sharing the stage with Ottawa garage indie grunge rockers Elementals, Toronto experimental indie math rock duo Milhouse and Toronto instrumental rock’n’rollers Vistas.

From July 27-30, astonishing creatures will be invading Canada’s capital city. A North American first, La Machine will captivate audiences with its urban theatre on the streets of downtown Ottawa. The extraordinary, large-scale machines will be roaming the streets as part of Ottawa 2017 and the event is free to attend. Lots of street closures planned though so expect delays and get there by public transportation if possible.

Kitchener ambient project Romancer will be giving a live show at House of Targ this Thursday, July 27 alongside Ottawa emo indie band Castlefield, Ottawa garage pop group Swim Team and Ottawa indie rockers Nighttime in Kansas.

Calgary dream pop band Crystal Eyes are back in Ottawa this Friday, July 28 as part of their Radical Softness Tour. For the occasion, they’ll be sharing the stage with Montreal post punks Co/ntry, Calgary jangle folk project Marlaena Moore and Ottawa experimental psyche artist Trails.

If this show isn’t sold out yet, it will be. D.R.I., also known as Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, will be performing live at the Brass Monkey this Friday night. For this show, the Houston thrash/hardcore band will be joined on stage by Oshawa thrash/punks Punch Drunk, Ottawa metal group Näärtok and Ottawa hardcore/punks Asile.

Ottawa doom/metal band Loviatar is having an album release party at House of Targ this Friday, July 28 and to celebrate their new record, they’ll be playing live with Ottawa post-rockers Species at Risk and Ottawa post-punks Ultra Love.

The July edition of Hip Hop Karaoke is going down Friday night at the Elmdale with your usual hosts DJ So Nice and Atherton. If you want to perform by rapping that track you spent hours memorizing in front of the mirror, this is your chance to show Ottawa what you’re capable of.

The Strange People monthly dedicated to happiness, good times and curiosity is back this Friday night inside Mercury Lounge. Party people are invited to come as they are and enjoy the sounds of house, disco, techno and more. For the latest edition, DJ Pedro Dias will be on the mix, taking you on an eclectic musical journey.

In early March the Ottawa music scene lost Jean-Sebastien Belleau, better known as JS, and known to some as Johnny Moon-Hammock. To honour him, an epic bash has been organized at the Montgomery Legion in Centretown this Saturday, July 29. The day will feature many bands, as well as a softball tournament, a bike parade, and more. The goal is for all proceeds to be donated to Girls+ Rock Ottawa, a cause JS held near and dear to his heart.

Over in the Vieux-Hull sector of Gatineau this Saturday, July 29 is the 10th annual pétanque tournament being held at Fontaine Park. The free event will include animation all day, a BBQ and bar service as well as a play area for the little ones. Should be fun!

The first Somali Cultural Festival in 10 years is being held this Saturday, July 29 at Ottawa City Hall. For the occasion, there will be all kinds of tasty things to eat, as well as dance performances and other forms of entertainment. A family-friendly event that everyone is welcome to attend.

Over at the Minotaure in the Vieux-Hull this Saturday night, you can catch Gatineau-Montréal indie rockers Mumu Rae and Wakefield indie rock band Rebelle sharing the stage.

This Saturday night at Pressed Cafe, Montreal electronic pop band Raveen is celebrating the release of its “Always” LP on So Sorry Records. To mark the occasion, they’ll be giving a live show with Ottawa drone-experimental project mal/aimé, new Ottawa eletronic-dreampop project Jasper and Montreal alternative R&B artist Sara-Danielle.

Ottawa’s The Powergoats will be headlining a great night of local music at the Blacksheep Inn this Saturday. Opening the show will be local acoustic folk rock duo Etoile Noire and Ottawa indie ska punk/rock band The Superlative.

Toronto punk rockers Teenanger are back in Ottawa this Saturday night and this time around they’ll be rocking House of Targ with Hamilton punks Sweet Dave & The Shallow Graves, Ottawa garage punks Average Times and Ottawa pop super group newcomers New Calling.

Bangarang is going down this Saturday night at Happy Goat Coffee. If you love the sound of Studio One and Trojan Records, then this night featuring music selections by DJs Magnificent and Longshot is definitely for you. The focus is on early reggae, rocksteady and ska from Jamaica’s exciting 1966-1975 period with a heavy focus on 1968-1971.

This Saturday night, Deep Therapy is taking over the Mercury Lounge with DJs Sergio Pari, Ali Harb, Blake Sutherland and Tone A. This monthly dance party showcases the sounds of deep and cutting edge house music in a unique and inviting atmosphere that defies the ordinary. It’s your remedy from the mainstream, so let loose and dance.

Dubstep/trap/house DJ and Producer Borgore is bringing his making a return to Ottawa this Saturday, July 29. The Israeli electronic dance music producer will be giving a live set at Barrymores and tickets are selling fast so act quick if you want to be there.

Ottawa’s own Chef Chico and Aunt Thelma’s are hosting the next Hip Hop Hangover Brunch this Sunday, July 30. Happening at Kinki, the popular event will feature a finger-licking good thematic menu paired with beats provided by Professor Mele and friends. One of the most solid brunches that you’ll ever try, trust me and my tummy.

Ottawa punk rockes Free Refills are having an EP release show at Live on Elgin this Sunday to celebrate their debut record “Nearly Expired”. They’ll be playing live with Ottawa folk punks Project Mantra, Ottawa rockers Cevilain and Ottawa alternative punks The Weak Attractions who are reuniting for the occasion.

Indie City Madness Episode 194: Cure your Post-Bluesfest Depression with Local Music!

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 194: Cure your Post-Bluesfest Depression with Local Music!

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End of Bluesfest season got you down? Counting down the days until next year? Wish you had seen more shows? No fear! We have all the music and events of the week to help cure your Bluesfest hangover – let’s take it one week at a time, with Indie City Madness.

river The Heavy Medicine Band – ERSATZ ERA

Point Comfort Outside I’m a Giant – Single

These Days JAD – Still Life

Time to Depart GREATHUNTER – PREY

Big Lake, Sky Summer Graven – Jaybird

Oceans Fragile Figures – The Truth of my Becoming

Nouveau monde Bonhomme Sept Heures – Single

Older Than Old Motel Raphael – System

A Little Change Cheap Whine – Cheap Whine

Bludgeon Alaskan – The Weak and the Wounded

L’eau Et Le Feu Durs Coeurs – Dur Dur Dur

Burn It Down Bastards and the Buzzards – Bastards and the Buzzards

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Indie City Madness Episode 193: Drop and Dance to the Bluesfestivities

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 193: Drop and Dance to the Bluesfestivities

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Today on ICM – Rick spent the top of the hour with some excellent punk music, followed by music to make your feet move, and finally ended things with some alternative rock.

Algoma & Bay GOAT! – X

Smashing Cars Sweet Rocket – Hermanos EP

Friends The Tenenbaums – We’ll Always Have Milhouse

Trap Mushy Gushy – More Butter

Ago Growing Fires – Single

Summer Lane BLAKDENIM – Complexus

Drop and Dance Harea Band – All The Hits

Nostalgia Yung Squak – Nostalgia EP

Dying Man Mackenzie Rhythm Section – BRAND NEW DANCES

Jelly Dead Obies – Gesamtkunstwerk

Burn Your Village to the Ground A Tribe Called Red – Single

Mother Mortis The Thirteenth Floor – Single

Up to the Sea High Water – Goodnight Mara

Let’s, Us, Live in Love Amour-être – Single

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From HOPE Volleyball and Gatineau prend la scène to Bluesfest and the Mackenzie Rhythm Section

The first few days of the 2017 Ottawa Bluesfest are already behind us, but thankfully there’s a second week to keep all of us music enthusiasts and festival-goers happy. Aside from Bluesfest though, there are several other interesting things happening this week in case music festivals aren’t your thing or don’t fit within your budget. Here’s a glimpse into some of the cool events scheduled to happen around town in the next few days.

Bluesfest continues this week with another 5 days of music spread out across Lebreton Flats. The festival will see the likes of Gary Clark Jr, Muse, Flume, Migos, A Tribe Called Red, RL Grime, July Talk, Phantogram, LCD Soundsystem, and Anderson.Paak among many others hit its five stages.

You can expect to find a tropical ambiance at the Des Cèdres Park in Aylmer this Wednesday evening. There’s going to be a free, family-friendly party with live performances, paddleboarding, ultimate frisbee, a jewelry-making workshop and live art, among other things.

This Thursday at DAIMON, there’s a new artistic project launching called INTERSTICES. Throughout the summer of 2017, DAIMON is giving free rein to seven sound artists and sound art collectives in the Montcalm sector of Hull (Gatineau), between the Fonderie and De la Brasserie Bridge. The project reflects the diversity of current sound art practices and aims to playfully reveal the possibilities hidden in familiar and often neglected spaces.

This Wednesday night over at the Dominion Tavern, CKCU FM presents Mr. Airplane Man live. The Boston/LA blues/rock n’roll duo will be performing live in Ottawa alongside Montreal psyche blues trio Gravel Route and Ottawa power pop band Sweet Rocket.

Gatineau indie folk rock sweethearts Okies have recently announced that the band is going into a hiatus as the guys are all going separate ways for school and work. As a result, they’re having their last hometown show this Thursday, July 13 at the Bistro L’Autre Oeil in Aylmer with special guests Transit Lake.

The National Capital Region’s favourite soul-steppers, the Mackenzie Rhythm Section, are returning to the cafe Aux 4 Jeudis this Thursday for a happy hour set. The guys will be giving a free show and it’s always a good time when they hit the stage.

This Thursday, July 13 there’s an early show going down at House of Targ that’ll feature live performances by Ottawa punks Goat, Ottawa 6-piece punk band War Fair and Ottawa punk rockers The Fly Downs.

Black Mountain, North Carolina artist Adjy will be performing live at Blacksquirrel Books this Thursday night. As part of this all-ages show, Adjy will be sharing the stage with Ottawa band Mosely, Toronto project Summerteeth and Ottawa band Plastic Farm.

The metal heads are gonna want to make their way over to the Brass Monkey this Friday night to check out Australia metal/hardcore band Northlane who’ll be in Ottawa as part of their Canada 2017 Tour. For the occasion, they’ll be joined on stage by Toronto progressive metal band Intervals, Texas metalcore group Invent, Animate and Ottawa progressive deathcore project The Thirteenth Floor.

Albany, NY melodic hardcore/punks After The Fall are making their return to Ottawa this Friday, July 14. This time around, they’ll be playing alongside Winnipeg, MB power punk duo Mobina Galore, Ottawa alternative pop-punk newcomers The Suffering Booth and indie pop/punk rockers Cool Kids Not You.

The one and only Mix Master Mike of the legendary Beastie Boys will be touching down in Ottawa this Saturday night. For the occasion, he’ll be giving a live set at Mavericks, and being 3 time consecutive winner of the DMC World title, winner of the 1992 New Music Seminar DJ Battle and a Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee, you can expect a sick show and some serious scratching.

If you’re in the mood for a night of dancing to kick off the weekend, the Hottawa dance party is going down at Babylon this Friday night with DJs JFUN, Seiiizmikk and Kaz Kandy of Montreal.

Hope Volleyball, the largest one day volleyball tournament with live entertainment, is marking 35 years on July 15 at Mooney’s Bay Beach, and this year again organizers are welcoming a large number of volleyball teams. This year’s live shows will include performances by The Strumbellas, USS and Lowest of the Low. For more info, just click on the event poster below.

At the Minotaure this Saturday, there’s a Guitar Hero night happening with a giant screen and two guitars. It’s free, so bring a few friends and enjoy the game!

This Saturday at the Mercury Lounge, Pozativ Recs brings you Toronto-based DJ Jason Hodges. The Canadian jackin house legend will be joined on the decks by Jeff Dougler and Balu for the occasion.

Looking for good summer vibes in the city on a Sunday? Look no further than Pozativ Vibrations By Da Beach, a family-friendly outdoor event happening at Petrie Island. This Sunday, the event is celebrating its 3-year anniversary with a free jam by the beach featuring top notch DJs, tasty eats & refreshing beverages provided by Banana’s Beach Grill & Rum Shack.

Canadian traveling duo Mama’s Broke will be making a stop in Ottawa this Sunday in an effort to support their latest album “Count the Wicked”. The old-time folk duo will be playing live at Pressed alongside Ottawa country artist Mabel Beggs, of the duo Aiken & Beggs.

Indie City Madness Episode 192: Four Years on the Air!

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 192: Four Years on the Air!

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Today ICM celebrates a special milestone: 4 years on the air! Rick and Julie play new tracks by Telecomo, FEVERS, Hell Bros and tons more! Thanks to all our supporters in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond – We appreciate it! A big shout out to Andrew Lacelle, who started ICM and who is a huge supporter of our local music scene! #SupportLocal #OttMusic

Sentimental Holy Christopher – Holy Christopher and the Doctors

No Answer Telecomo – For Sale

Wicked Roots Beattie Bergstrom – You’d Rather do Acid Than go to Florida

Insomnia FEVERS – Apologia

Blacktop PEAKS – /\

Father Time Hell Bros – Calling All Giants

Caquette Fet.Nat – Poule Mange Poule

Staying Home Masters of Nothing – Mein Haus II

My Dim Age Absolutely Free – Absolutely Free.

Good Girl Jillian Kerr – Downtown EP

Dimensions of Terror Mangler – Single

Living Dead Aarsen – Satellites

The Shores of Black Lake Maple Hill – Back to You

Untold REBELLE – Single

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From the Ottawa Bluesfest and Double Barrel to FET.NAT and Yung Bambii

If you want to start your week checking out emo rock bands, make your way over to Pressed Cafe this Tuesday, July 4 to catch Nashville emo group Secret Stuff, Ottawa emo project Castefield, Ottawa alternative rockers Fragile Figures and Ottawa acoustic artist Nojah.

The incomparable FET.NAT are playing live at the Record Centre this Wednesday, July 5. For the occasion, the Gatineau experimental art punk four-piece will be giving an all-ages free show.

Gatineau’s first-ever Festival d’Humour (comedy festival) is happening July 6-8 at the Place De La Cité, in Gatineau. For this inaugural edition, you can expect shows by Rachid Badouri, André Sauvé, Philippe Bond, Mélanie Ghanimé and up-and-comer Jay Du Temple.

The 2017 RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest is just around the corner and this year’s edition, being held July 6-16, is bound to welcome another record-setting number of festival-goers eager to take in all the live music. This summer’s lineup includes acts like Muse, Pink, LCD Soundsystem, Flume, 50 Cent, Gary Clark Jr., Tegan and Sara, Migos, Sam Roberts Band, July Talk, RL Grime, Xavier Rudd, Phantogram, A Tribe Called Red, Dead Obies and many others.

David R. Elliott will be playing live in Ottawa this Thursday, July 6 as part of his Strawberry Grass Tour. For the occasion, the Halifax-based country/pop/folk will be sharing the stage with Chris Landry, Keturah Johnson and Ryan Prueter.

Halifax experimental pop band Mauno are hitting the road as part of their Sled Run 2017 Tour and they’ll be playing live at Bar Robo this Friday, July 7. This time around, they’ll be playing an all-ages show alongside Winnipeg electronic psych pop project Lev Snowe, Winnipeg alternative group Ivory Waves and Ottawa lo-fi noise outfit Masters of Nothing.

Over at House of Targ this Friday night, you can catch Wakefield, Quebec indie rockers Rebelle live with Ottawa indie garage band Nightshades, Toronto indie garage rock group Mad Ones and Ottawa lo-fi garage outfit The Vile Bodies.

Double Barrel, one of Ottawa’s most popular monthly dance parties, is going down inside Babylon this Friday night. Resident DJ Magnificent will be gracing the 1s and 2s with selector Trevor Walker, and Detroit Soul Food will also be back to provide tasty eats. An all-vinyl funk, soul, Motown and vintage reggae dance party you don’t want to miss!

This Saturday, July 8, Rewind, dubbed Canada’s premiere old school & throwback party, celebrates Canada 150 at both Petrie Island and Kinki Lounge. First up: enjoy a free beach party throughout the day until 8 p.m. and then make your way over to the Market to keep the party going at Kinki with DJs Mace and Lifeboogie. 

Ottawa singer-songwriter Matt Powell will be performing live at City at Night this Saturday, July 8. The indie blues/rock/soul musician will be playing with LJ Drums and friends. Support local talent!

This Saturday night, the Mercury Lounge and the NAC present the next instalment of Wolf Gang Sessions, a night of music with a wild side where classical meets funk. For this special series, the NAC takes part of its orchestra out of its traditional space and puts a special spin on DJ Trevor Walker’s set. This promises to be a great night of live music.

This Saturday, the Ready Steady Go Mod Nite is going down at House of Targ. DJ Emmett will host a night of live music followed by a swinging 60s dance party, which will feature live performances by a The Clash tribute band and Ornaments, who’ll pay tribute to The Buzzcocks.

New Jersey folk/blues musician Sammy Kay will be making a stop at the Petit Chicago in the Vieux-Hull sector of Gatineau this Saturday. Burlington, Ontario punk rockers The Penske File, Ottawa-Gatineau punk rockers Sidelines and Ottawa-Gatineau ambient post rock duo Novusolis will be joining Sammy Kay for the show.

Toronto’s Yung Bambii will be making an appearance at Open Air Social Club this Saturday night. The globe-trotting DJ is returning to the summer party patio for what promises to be another formidable set.

Long Island punk Jeff Rosenstock will be hitting up Babylon this Sunday, July 9 as part of his summer tour. He’ll be sharing the stage with Brooklyn indie rocker Laura Stevenson and Toronto punk rockers DEFORESTERS.