Monday Special Blend
Monday August 3rd, 2020 with Jumpin' Joel Flash & Kim Valentine
Owls and the Future of Long-Distance Communication
New Local Music! Interviews with Winnie Julot, House Hippo, and Kim Valentine! Plus: A vision of the future... involving Owls.
| What Do You Do With The Urge Max Webster - Universal Juveniles 
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| Soy House Hippo - Puddles
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| This Town House Hippo - Puddles
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
House Hippo was in the house! Or, more specifically, outside of the house in my backyard! We talked local theatre, east coast roots, lovely harmony, and 90’s PSA’s! From their Bio: Born and raised in the 90s and proud to believe in all things said on TV, House Hippo is Ottawa’s #1 Folk Duo named after a PSA. House Hippo blends classic folk and indie-pop-folk styles to create a sound that is great for easy listening and dancing. Carley Richards and Ian McMullen have been making music together for a little over 2 years, and are excited to share their harmonies with anyone who still believes in the North American House Hippo. More House Hippo at the links below! Bandcamp: https://househippoottawa.bandcamp.com/releases Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/househippointhehouse/ Matt Hertendy (Album Artist!) - https://twokindboystheatre.com/ |
| ShotanothaDown Nambi - s/t
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| In Time Aspects Ft. Nambi & Cheko Salaam - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC! Local artist Nambi (formerly Rita Carter) Played the Drive-In Bluesfest this past weekend! She has new music and a couple of writeups in both Ottawa Showbox and Shifter! I’ve linked them below!
From Showbox: Nambuusi Kyeyune, also known by her stage name Nambi, is an Ottawa-based artist who reminds us that music is still a force for good, and that we can learn a lot from each other by listening and learning. Even through a pandemic, civil unrest, and divisive discourse following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor—and countless others—Nambi offers a powerful message of defiance and optimism for the future. More Nambi at the links below! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pr0bQLiGDlU4u5KGPa4vd Shifter Article: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/nambi-music-shotanothadown Showbox Article: https://www.ottawashowbox.com/2020/07/nambi-gets-back-to-her-roots/ ------------------------- ASPECTS: Longtime collaborators Nambi and Aspects team up for this new track! More Aspects at the links below! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69LoIKhuJuda9MLrxWLrLn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aspectsmusic/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theaspects/ |
| Quarantine Jah'Kota - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
A song i think we can all relate to! From his bio: Justin Alexander Holness is part Jamaican and part Nakota from Ocean Man First Nation in Saskatchewan so subsequently his artist name is Jah'Kota. He was born and raised in Winnipeg and moved to Ottawa in 2010. He believes everyone has a genius we just have to nurture our gifts. Jah'kota won first place at the summer solstice festival in 2013. He then released his 1st home studio album June 21, 2014 at the summer solstice festival that following year. He has performed at many prestigious events highlighting a collaboration with the Jamaican Youth Orchestra during their Canadian Tour. He was nominated for Rap Single Of The Year at the Canadian Urban Television Awards in Winnipeg 2015 for his song Reconciliation ft. young Mohawk Native Hip Hop Artist LB and prominent traditional teacher Albert Dumont. Most recently he made history for being the first to drop a verse in the senate on National Aboriginal Day. His passion is to spread truth, love, and w ell being throughout the world with words and music and inspire young people to find their genius! Justin is also the owner/founder of Un1ty Entertainment which provides a creative environment for indigenous people to express themselves and their heritage through all forms of art, music, and fashion. Justin is responsible for Ottawa's annual INDIGENOUS Art, Music and Fashion Show to help inspire young people to find their genius. More Jah'Kota at the links below! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ-h6BmzLgE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jahkotamusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F1JdaX9qA7IozojvTtxr8 |
| Skywires Silent Era Cinema - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Silent Era Cinema is the instrumental studio project of Canadian songwriter and composer Kris Ward. I found this track (and a few others!) on the Apt613 #OTTMUSIC weekly spotify playlist! Check it out for lovely local spins! More Silent Era Cinema at the links below! Bandcamp: https://silenteracinema.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsilenteracinema/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXyi5PfUuuw Apt 613 #ottmusic playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65tTnG12gQFIlKMv83NEbP?si=bJraOiQNSfCqWibspYeQMw |
| Night Flights Max Webster - A Million Vacations
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| Mister Mister Winnie Julot - s/t
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| TreeTop Winnie Julot - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Winnie came by to tell me all about her brand new tunes! We waxed poetic on Open Mic, isolation creation, and how From her Bio: My name is Winnie Julot; my artist name is Nini-Marie, and I am a 21-year-old singer/songwriter. I've written songs on the piano, guitar, and ukulele. I was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Fort Myers, Florida with Haitian roots. I have been living for a decade in Ottawa, Ontario as a permeant resident. Ottawa has an amazing music scene and I showcase my music by participating in local shows and attending open mic venues on a regular basis. The first time I accompanied myself on stage, singing original music was at St. Patricks Highschool at age 17, I hadn’t realized the power my voice till the first few words left my lips. The crowd came to an abrupt silence and at that exact moment, I knew what I was born to do. My songs talk about healing, hope, human relationships, and compassion. Check out more Winnie at the links below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winniejulot/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/ecD5eETdJ20 |
| Dirt Nap Jeans - s/t
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| Understood Jeans - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Jeans contacted me outta da blue from the CKCU website! From Ottawa, has music, looking for airtimes…. That checks all my boxes! From their bio: The 'Jeans' solo project was born out of the absolute need to continue playing music on my own. After playing in many bands throughout the years, I hit a wall with being able to assemble a band that stayed consistent. Personally, I was also going through some life stuff, and have always written a lot of songs. The first track I recorded was 'Gas Hands', and I managed to pull in some of my musician friends to play on it with me. The remaining four songs was just me and an engineer, a great engineer at that! 'Jean's' is just one of my many nicknames that revolve around pants for whatever reason, and was also a guideline for writing simple, straight ahead rock songs, often left behind in todays music climate. More Jeans at the links below! Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/1jeans/popular-tracks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ffGiUpE0TGit85YcGgemQ/videos |
| Know Nothing SAULE - s/t
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| Clues SAULE - s/t
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| NEW CANUCK MUSIC!
SAULE reaches out to me on Reddit once again! And just like that BOOM they’re on the radio! Bio: Making music that’s good for the soul Music from Montreal! Check out more Saule at the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6c8CY5nrLguxGyyz1O3e3f Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHukZlNiCFJdcTaxoEs8wCQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_saule/ |
| Cry Out Your Life Max Webster - Universal Juveniles
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