Monday Special Blend
Monday February 15th, 2021 with Jumpin' Joel Flash & Kim Valentine
It’s Ottawa beats and Relaxin' your feet on The Monday Special Blend!
We discuss the merits of “Relaxation Recording” while groovin to tunes from Omari Midz, Sado, Andrew Waines, AP, Ottawa Guitar Trio, Hueso, City Fidelia, Jking, Finely Tuned Elephant, Mehdi Cayenne, Maurice Moore, Casa Lagarto, Slack Bridges and Max Webster!
| Only Your Nose Knows Max Webster - Max Webster 
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| On God AP - s/t
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| Why AP - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Ottawa-native Artist/Producer AP, detected his call to music at the age of 13. Unable to pick a poison he tried and succeeded in everything from producing, singing, and song-writing. AP Started of producing for local acts, but he now produces for artists around the globe aswell as for himself. His sound is authentic and comes from the heart, He’s currently working on his debut project that will be released in 2021. More AP here: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/one/1034512942 Shifter writeup here: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/ap-on-god |
| Scarecrow Casa Lagarto - Shed it
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| Deseronto Casa Lagarto - Shed it
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| Bio:
Casa Lagarto is a groovy, mirage-rock outfit from Ottawa who try to create a hazy musical abyss for desert dwelling creatures and other members of the animal kingdom not invited onto the ark. More Casa here: https://casalagarto.bandcamp.com/ |
| Joie de Vivre Mehdi Cayenne - Radio Batata
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| Ça Marche pas Comme Ça Mehdi Cayenne - Radio Batata
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| Bio:
Mehdi Cayenne is kaleidoscopic songwriter fare with a strange, raw edge. Intensity, contrast and enthusiasm have become hallmarks. Nominated for NINE categories for the 2021 Prix Trille Or awards!!! More Mehdi here: https://mehdicayenneclub.bandcamp.com/ Apt613 writeup on 2021 Trille D’or Awards: https://apt613.ca/mehdi-cayenne-celeste-levis-de-flore-and-more-ottawa-talent-nominated-for-les-prix-trille-or/ |
| Man of a Machine of a Man Finely Tuned Elephant - Perfect Coincidence
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| Funk Soup Finely Tuned Elephant - Perfect Coincidence
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Finely Tuned Elephant is an Ottawa based jazz/rock fusion trio formed in 2019 by guitarist Jordan Robinson, bassist Felix Labrosse, and drummer Kyle Iveglia. More FTE here: https://finelytunedelephant.bandcamp.com/ Showbox Writeup here: https://www.ottawashowbox.com/2021/02/08/the-finely-tuned-elephant-in-the-room-how-three-friends-formed-a-jazz-trio/ |
| Legacy Hueso Ft. City Fidelia - s/t
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| Popular Demand Hueso Ft. Jking - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: 2020 has presented individuals with a plethora of societal hurdles ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic to protests of systemic racism, police brutality, climate change and arguably the most divisive US election any of us have ever experienced. For the Ottawa-based recording artist Hueso, trying to understand and cope while trying to motivate himself during this trying time was challenging and at time strenuous. However, after several months of vexation, Hueso was able to find a middle ground and work on his latest ep titled Legacy. Legacy is a 6 song Ep that showcases Hueso’s layered musical prowess. The 25-year-old Ottawa crooner finds himself creating poignant and impactful music such as “Prime”, a genre-defying story featuring heterophonic recordings and gentle and natural vocals that showcase his distinct story of transition – or the title track “Legacy”, a heavy-hitting collaborative effort that explores breaking the generational curse experienced by many Black Canadians. The EP reflects the manifestation of confidence Hueso has developed, and his desire to overcome the barriers of being a Canadian recording artist. The story-telling acumen and lyrical adroitness on display throughout his EP will be accompanied by 808’s, beats switches and guitar sampling instrumentals that will challenge and gratify your senses. Hueso’s music is best described as a merging of smooth vocals and lyricism. More Hueso here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5px5qdwlkLxEYOBRKDBlyI SHIFTER Writeup here: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/hueso-city-fidelia-legacy |
| The Legend of Zelda: Title Theme Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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| Super Mario 64: Snow Mountain Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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| Bio:
Composed of Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie and François Lacelle, The Ottawa Guitar Trio has made it their mission to highlight the accessibility and reliability of classical music to modern audiences. The ensemble explores the classical guitar’s unique dynamic and textural palette to bring to life a repertoire of dynamic movie soundtracks, nostalgic video game scores, timeless classical repertoire, as well as original music for guitar trio. Apt613 Video of the week: https://apt613.ca/video-of-the-week-super-mario-theme-music-by-the-ottawa-guitar-trio/ More OGT here: https://www.ottawaguitartrio.com/ |
| Need Some Omari Mydz ft. Sado - s/t
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| Ease (Acoustic Rendition) Omari Mydz ft. Andrew Waines - s/t
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| Bio:
Omari Mydz is a versatile artist whose music is relatable to all. He is a star ready to shine who continues to entertain his listeners by expressing his perspectives on life through his unique voice and captivating vibes. More Omari here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EWdhjdLWkENIgz3NVxY5c Shifter writeup here: https://shiftermagazine.com/music/omari-mydz-andrew-waines-ease |
| urges Slack Bridges - Lindenlea to Ledbury
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| L.T.D. Slack Bridges - Lindenlea to Ledbury
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
From their Bio: An album takes a while to put together - this one was about 15 months in the making. Thanks to Dean Watson for seeing us through the majority of that. A true model of patience, relaxation while dealing with many cooks in the kitchen. Thanks to Jason Jaknunas for taking us through the mixdown process dirong COVID-19 quarantine - incredible work as always, even when most of the sessions were done over video conference. There is not enough thanks to the musicians who performed on this record - thank you, thank you, thank you. Thanks to the music venues who let us workshop these tunes infront of an audience over the past year - the National Arts Center the Rainbow, the Black Sheep Inn, Queen St Fare, The Cove Inn, 3030 Dundas, the Record Center. Thanks to Chris Snow and Girls+ Rock Ottawa for helping us put out our second video. The biggest thanks to our partners and families who put up with us working long hours to write, record and release this music. We can’t wait for the next one! More Slack Bridges here: https://slackbridges.com/album/lindenlea-to-ledbury |
| tell me it's true Maurice Moore - s/t
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| hate 2 be you Maurice Moore - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Bio: Canadian vocalist, songwriter and producer Maurice Moore made his presence known shortly after he hit the scene in 2015, whether with his own viral singles and mixtape releases or his credits writing songs for the likes of Chris Brown, Justine Skye, H.E.R., Zara Larsson, Kiana Lede, and K Pop royalty EXO & NCT dream. Thanks to his introspective rap style, soulful R&B crooning, and his magic-touch songwriting, Maurice has been greeted with comparisons to a young Usher, Drake, and prolific songwriter James Fauntleroy. As this young star continues to rise, he has rightfully earned the endorsement from tastemakers such as Billboard, The Fader, BET, Earmilk, and Noisey. After show stopping performances at SXSW, on Kehlani’s SweetSexySavage tour, and Ro James/BJ The Chicago Kid “The R&B Tour” he was coined by CBC Canada as “Canadas next R&B Superstar”. His presence and genre bending on projects like “The Amber Room” and “Destination Unknown” has made him one of the most exciting new artists of this generation. More Maurice here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2r3A0lVppaYaTz2ttY1Jws |
| Final Fantasy IV: Theme of Love Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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| Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Mystic Cave Zone Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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| Super Mario World: Castle Theme Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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