Ottawa’s Warp Lines performing at Avant-Garde Bar during Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017.
Ottawa’s Creep Wave was the first band to perform on the third day of Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017. Taken on June 16, 2017.
Booji Boys at Vertigo Records during Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017.
Tommy & The Commies at Vertigo Records during Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017.
The Ape-ettes at Vertigo Records during Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017.
The second night of Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017 was incredible. Performing outside were: Partner The Lonely Parade Towanda Ultra Love Performing inside was Remwar, Faze and Grimm. The late show had Crusades, Rhythm of Cruelty, Strange Attractor and Black Tower.
You know it’s summer in Ottawa when this music event happens. It was the first day of Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2017. This yearly multi-day, multi-venue independent music event showcases indie rock, punk, garage, alternative and other various genres. Here are the bands that performed. Fet. Nat The CHUDs Casper Skulls Omerta The Yips Tightlip Spell
Nap Eyes ended the show at Pressed on June 13, 2017. Hadn’t seen them perform live since last year’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. It was a wonderful set filled with indie pop and rock music from their two albums. Probably performed some new tracks. Still what a nice way to kick off the summer!
Indiana band Hoops was at Pressed on June 13, 2017. It was their first time in Ottawa. The band is signed to Fat Possum and are promoting their wonderful dreamy alterna-pop debut album called Routines.
Philadelphia band Joy Again performed at Pressed on June 13, 2017. A very hot set filled with indie lo-fi pop rock music to get the summer going!