Tara Holloway is an Ottawa musician, singer songwriter and after hearing the depth and power of her music, definitely an old soul. In the past decade, Tara has spent time living in Lake Louise, Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Her guitar acting as a constant companion. Holloway's powerhouse voice that can stop you dead in your tracks. A towering instrument: raw and soulfully weathered, yet capable of precise runs and pitch-perfect delicacy. Her singing is at the centre of her albums, Little Ghosts and Sins to Confess.

“I’m obsessed with singing,” the vocalist explains. “That’s my favourite thing to do. I love songwriting and guitar playing, and I really enjoy being on stage, but it’s the singing that got me into this"

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SZTotBsaXN6XOJqQKccit?si=2D_IXIn1R4yKWAtTaJoixw

Upcoming appearance
https://www.gctc.ca/events/femmevox6

Drawing from their punk roots, Futura Free brings energy, noise and excitement to new heights in every performance. The band is always masterfully fusing elements from a myriad of genres; from catchy indie-rock hooks to the experimental backdrops of noise music, and the sombre musicality of midwest emo. This band is one to get familiar with if you are looking for just a bit more nuance and ear candy incorporated into your feel-good jams (without getting too serious about it all). "Kingston Rocks"

https://linktr.ee/futurafree

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Halfway There is an Ottawa band mixing
the best of summery pop punk in with a
nelancholic twist. Established in 2022, the band is made up of seasoned veterans of the Ottawa music scene. HWT has released several singles in the past year including their latest "Good Times" now streaming everywhere. With shows at Ottawa pillar venues, House of Targ, Live on Elgin and Cafe Dekcuf, Halfway There are on thier way to a busy 2025.


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Matty Grace is a prolific songwriter and a multi-talented Canadian musician. Grace balances an enormous body of work that spans amongst a dozen projects and bands. Crisis Party, Precious Failures, Cluttered and Zeal just to name a few. She is also a solo performer and produces and engineers her own releases. She is a music lovers, music lover. Grounded and real, Matty knows the struggles this life can bring but always stays optimistic and knows that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. As she says "tell your friends you love them"

We all could learn a lot from Matty Grace.

"New Face of Old School Punk"
Exclaim! Magazine

"Matty Grace channels her disillusion into heartfelt songs about heartbreak, survival and the capitalist system that holds us down."

https://linktr.ee/mattydisgrace

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Yes. I'm still on vacation but it's time again for another Ego & Vice Podcast Mixtape. Vol #3 features all the bands and artists music from the first half of Season 7. It's always fun putting these episodes together. The Ottawa music scene is made up of some really amazing talent and all these songs sound so sweet together. I may have squeezed in a song from my new project "Mikey Knowone" Sit back, relax, turn it up and enjoy Mix Tape Vol#3. See you in Aug

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1. Whisky Song - Backseat Dragon
2. A Punk Rock Provocation - Kingfisher
3. Peace Out Chuck - Root Cause
4. Unless - Cultural Treason
5. Give'em A Taste of Freedom - Rich Chris
6. Friends - The Tenenbaums
7. Ghosts - Mikey Knowone
8. All About You - Deadwell
9. Free Love - Dark Desire w/MacKenzi Drew
10. Lose it - Hannah Vig
11. Bulletproof - Speed Bump Sally
12. Parking Ticket - Passenger Princess
13. Felt Like I Do - Just Fine
14. Ejacula - Thunderkok

Just Fine is an indie, alternative band from Ottawa, Canada. Established in 2021, Just Fine is, lead singer and primary song writer Celine Stanton, guitarist Ronnie Abou-Abssi, bassist Adam Gallardo and Ted Zeisner on drums. The band released their debut EP Sink or Swim in 2022. Recorded live off the floor, then mixed and mastered by Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn Prods. A well respected studio in Ottawa. Followed by singles "Blue Eyes" is 2023 and their latest titled "Felt Like I Do" Several shows later and new music on the way, the band has just started what looks to be a just fine and successful career.

https://linktr.ee/Justfineband

Ottawa's #1 Anti-Bus punk rock band!

Passenger Princess is a garage punk band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Established in 2022, the band have quickly been leaving a big mark on the local music scene. With some big shoes under their belts and a brand new EP titled the "P.P. EP" Passenger Princess are really going places but it sure ain't by bus. See them live at Fri June 21 at The Dominion Tavern for their EP release show.

Vocals - Grace Spicer-Pilon
Guitar - Kaidan Rivet
Bass - Vic
Drums - Corey St Denis

https://linktr.ee/passengerprincessofficial

Speedbump Sally is a Gatineau, QC punk band. Established in 2022 by 3 longtime friends and veterans of the Ottawa/Gatineau punk, ska and rock scene. Each member, previously a vocalist in past projects have decided Speedbump Sally should have no defining lead singer, with each member taking their turn behind the mic. Easliy establishing a signature sound. For the last 2yrs, SBS have been performing around Ottawa with many stops around Ontario and Quebec. The band have recently released their self titled debut album on all streaming platforms. Keep an eye and ear out for Speedbump Sally.

https://linktr.ee/speedbumpsally