Monday Special Blend
Monday January 4th, 2021 with Jumpin' Joel Flash & Kim Valentine
It’s a BRAND NEW YEAR with special guest co-host Kim Valentine! Local Music Galore!
It’s a WHOLE LOT of new local music on the show! I wasn’t paying too much attention to what was going on the past couple of weeks… whoops! Luckily, checking out local blogs helped muchly! Shout outs to Apt613 and Shifter for highlighting and showcasing awesome local art!
You’ll hear tracks from Liquid Edge, Rémi Bolduc, Hueso, Dax, Trippie Redd, Linda’s Son, Kaptev, Lance Lorenzo, Zoe Towne, Mack & Ben, VibebyMelo, Travis Thickle, Squerl Noir, Gianna Lauren, Asuquomo, DeeDee7, Harea Band, Aspects, Gold Bonds, Merganzer, and Max Webster!
| Battle Scar Max Webster - Universal Juveniles 
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| Prime Hueso - s/t
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| Fantasy Hueso - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Hueso is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter perfectly tied in with the age of melodies and lyricism. Hueso hit the scene in 2019 with a modern twist to trap rap. Releasing music on his own, he quickly found success with his debut mixtape, Offszn. Hueso has a strong, resonant sound that often stays with listeners. His music is best-described as blending elements of smooth vocals and lyricism, upbeat sounds and distinct instruments. Hueso is a creative, determined dream-chaser who dedicates his time into investing in himself. To stay consistent, he spends days and nights revising and editing his creative processes of songwriting, melodies and eye-catching concepts and visuals. More Hueso here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5px5qdwlkLxEYOBRKDBlyI Shifter article: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/hueso-short-film-prime |
| Therapeutic High LINDASSON - Linda's Son
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| Danger 2 Society LINDASSON - Linda's Son
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Shymar Brewster (b. December 25th, 1995), better known by his stage name, Lindasson, is a rapper and producer out of Ottawa, Canada. More Linda’s Son here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DXbnRlv1UgusrKOxc39j7 Shifter article: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/lindasson-debut-album |
| Les Esprits Oubliés Rémi Bolduc - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: I composed this piece during the 2020 pandemic. It is dedicated to those we have lost, in particular the elderly in CHSLDs. Some of them left us in solitude and have been forgotten ever since. J'ai composé cette pièce pendant la pandémie de 2020. Elle est dédiée à ceux que nous avons perdus, en particulier les personnes âgées en CHSLD. Certains d'entre eux nous ont quittés dans la solitude et ont été oubliés depuis. More Rémi Here: https://www.facebook.com/remi.bolduc.73 |
| Miracles Kaptev - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: I'm a multifaceted artist from Canada's Capital now navigating the concrete jungle of Toronto. I *bring a smooth melodious tone with clever bars and fluent flows. I'm currently releasing singles and accompanying visuals. More Kaptev here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kaptev/1536640389 Shifter article: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/kaptev-miracles |
| LVL UP! Lance Lorenzo - Vive La 808
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| I NEED PEACE Lance Lorenzo - Vive La 808
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Lance Lorenzo is an artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, who has been making music since 2017. He has been passionate about all things music, from the background facts to the rigorous analysis of the beat, lyrics, and potential music video that would come with it since a young age. He has a raw talent and high energy vibes that hits you like a truck going a hundred miles an hour, a dream for any producer or future collaborator to work with. Wait and see what more Lance has in store as he kicks it into high gear from here on out! More Lance here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qmJBdXuUhvApKvTD93d1b Shifter article: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/lance-lorenzo-vive-la-808-ep |
| In Context of the Moon Max Webster - High Class in Borrowed Shoes
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| We Still Have Time Liquid Edge - s/t
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| Dust in the Wind Liquid Edge - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: The Liquid Edge is the creative outlet for Canadian guitar player, songwriter, and producer Tim Connors. Here we share collaborations that include original music and various covers. We hope you enjoy it and feel inspired to like, subscribe and follow us as we grow. More Liquid Edge Here: https://www.facebook.com/TheLiquidEdge |
| "Lees Avenue 3 – Lumen Merganzer - s/t - "
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Merganzer is the project of Violinist Mika Posen (Timber Timbre, Agnes Obel). Using violin loops, delicate pianos, layered synths and homemade beats, her expressive pop-noir songs and minimalist instrumental pieces cross genres and transcend time periods. More Merganzer here: https://merganzer.bandcamp.com/ Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-ottawa-chill/ |
| Growing Pains Gold Bonds - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Making songs and beats for the unsung in the streets. More Gold Bonds here: https://goldbonds.bandcamp.com/ Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-ottawa-chill/ |
| These Walls Mack & Ben - These Walls
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: MACK & BEN is a groovy, smooth, harmonious, and heartfelt pop/soul group fronted by brother-sister duo Mackenzie and Ben Di Millo. Pulling together bits and pieces of influence from R&B, pop, soul, folk, and everything in between, this mixed bag of a band is fresh, fiery, and full of funk. Performing as both a ferocious full band, and as an intimate duo - MACK & BEN is an adaptable collective that both grows to fill a room, and contracts to create cozy and contemplative concert experiences. More Mack & Ben here: https://www.mackandben.com Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-indie-singer-songwriters/ |
| Bowl of Soup Zoe Towne - Mint and Roses
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Zoe Towne is a local Ottawa musician and actress of stage and screen. In addition to her self-titled solo project, she sings in two bands; Jumpin' Joel Flash and the Magic Machine, and Valois. Since she already knew how to bake, she has spent the majority of the pandemic learning French, talking to her pet rabbit, and becoming overly attached to her plants. More Zoe here: https://zoetowne.bandcamp.com/album/mint-roses Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-indie-singer-songwriters/ |
| You Lied DeeDee7 - DeeDee7 EP
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: DeeDee7 explodes with rich synth sounds, heavy percussion, soaring melodies, and brash lyrics in a modern nod to late 70s early 80s disco, funk, and pop. More DeeDee7 here: https://deedee7.bandcamp.com/releases Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-dance-party/ |
| Mess With Me Harea Band ft. Aspects - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Harea came up in a household surrounded by music. Everyday in the basement of the house his mother could be heard practicing bassoon, and on the main floor, his father practicing the violin . He never really had a babysitter when his parents would go to work, he would just tag along and sit in the orchestra pit with them. Harea developed his impressive and engaging performance ability from a life on the stage, whether it was playing violin recitals and high school coffee houses, or playing competitive tennis and hockey, he thrives under the pressure of an audience. More Harea Band here: https://hareaband.com/ Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-dance-party/ |
| Closed Chapter Gianna Lauren - Vanity Metrics
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Gianna Lauren is a project of atmosphere and warmth. Lush arrangements and measured vocals create a haunting ambiance. More Gianna Lauren here: https://giannalauren.bandcamp.com/ Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-bangers/ |
| Waterside Asuquomo - DIOBU
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Canadian Emcee, Songwriter and Ottawa Arts Council x RBC 2020 Emerging Artist Award recipient MO, delivers Debut Ep as ASUQUOMO. From an interdisciplinary background in the arts, he maintains an unmistakable and unique dexterity in both visual and auditory storytelling. His rise to prominence in the Canadian hip-hop scene and highly energetic stage presence has earned him opening slots for the likes of Nigerian superstar Wizkid, Grammy nominated Burna Boy; as well as, sharing stages with Toronto’s Jazz Cartier, Lido Pimienta, Montreal’s Shay Lia, Cadence Weapon, Kimmortal, BROCKHAMPTON and Kodie Shane. Asuquomo debuted his first single Wide Awake at the Blue Crane Agency, an Afrofest Showcase at Canadian Music Week, in the Spring of 2019. "...Asuquomo’s latest EP is titled after a neighborhood in his home country, Nigeria, and it has the warmth of a family reunion. Though Diobu is more rooted in Afrobeat than Asuquomo’s past releases, he remains deeply invested in the immigrant experience within his current city, Ottawa..." - Madison Bloom for Pitchfork Staff Picks More Asuquomo here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/46KG4qj2842Z35DQ9tJJfO Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-bangers/ |
| Fantômes Squerl Noir - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Squerl Noir est un rappeur et beatmaker d'Ottawa. Sa musique tire sa singularité de son rap percutant et tranchant et de ses compositions qui mélangent différentes sonorités, flirtant avec des sons plus indies et alternatifs. More Squerl Noir here: https://www.squerlnoir.com/ Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-flow-poetry/ |
| Reese's Pieces VibebyMelo & Travis Thickle - The Caves Have Wifi
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: VIBEBYMELO is an Urban Artist looking for ways to play outside the lines of standard hip-hop creativity, seeking out new taste and colour in his musical performance. Giving everything from rap and Rnb, to funk and soul a new feel. VIBEBYMELO has been able to bring a more free-form approach to the urban-commercial music. Melo keeps his head in the clouds and heart on his sleeve when creating his best sound. Fond of music from a young age, his ability to get lost between beautiful dream tones and a heartfelt aggression towards reality is where we truly find a Vivid Imagination Being Evolved by Melo. More Vibebymelo here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/546f7sgWoMtbEQVW7saoZM Apt613 Playlist here: https://apt613.ca/best-of-ottmusic-weekly-2020-flow-poetry/ |
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Good one! Kim's a Star now too!! Happy New Year!
8:59 AM, January 4th, 2021