First Crush
Friday May 30th, 2025 with Zoë Argiropulos-Hunter
Music from Pique, Ottawa Trans Library Fundraiser & New Releases

Much to cover in the world of musical happenings on First Crush - let's dive in! In the first set, we will hear music from artists set to perform at the summer edition of Debaser's Pique on June 7th. Taking over Arts Court, Pique is a one-day, artist-driven, multi-disciplinary festival highlighting the boldest underground performers from the local creative circuit and beyond. The summer Pique is often its most daring iteration. Taking place during the Arts Court Open House, Pique will activate the entire building with 20+ artists, including musicians, visual artists, video DJs and interactive installations, as well as an art market. Pique will also coincide with a new exhibition opening at SAW Gallery titled ᐃᔨᓚᐅᖅᓯᒪᔪᒍᑦ / ᑕᑯᓯᒪᔪᒍᑦ Ijilauqsimajugut / Takusimajugut (We were hidden / We are seen), curated by Aedan Corey. Learn more about Pique here: https://thisispique.com/ In the second set, we'll hear a collection of new music, covering a myriad of First Crush favourites, mostly from the "Canadian" music ecosystem. Finally, First Crush is part of a cohort of local programmers co-presenting a fundraiser in support of the Ottawa Trans Library on June 8th at the Hintonburg Happy Goat Coffee (35 Laurel Street). We will hear music from the artists playing the showcase to close out today's show. Learn more about the event here: https://www.tixtree.com/e/ottawa-trans-library-fundraiser-fa1baa648352