Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with the one-and-only Celeigh Cardinal to talk about growing support for emerging Indigenous artists, her upcoming show at the National Arts Centre, and more. Listen to the full interview below. You can catch Celeigh Cardinal at the National Arts Centre’s Azrieli Studio in Ottawa on […]
Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen sits down with Ottawa-based Indigenous hip-hop artist Aspects to talk about his eclectic influences, performing with his daughter, and what to expect from Wordsmiths in the Round at The Gladstone Presents! Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival. Listen to the full interview below. The Gladstone Presents! Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival takes place at […]
Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen sits down to talk with two-time Juno Award winner Aysanabee about going on his first headlining tour, what it was like to break glass ceilings at the 2024 Juno Awards, bringing The Now and Then Tour to The 27 Club in Ottawa on February 19th, and what he likes to do […]
The nominees for the 2025 Juno Awards have been announced, including nominations for Tate McRae, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, and more. This years nominees also include a number of Indigenous artists, such as hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, who are up for three awards including Rap Album/EP of the Year for RED FUTURE. Snotty […]
Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen sits down with Kluane First Nation’s Diyet of New North Collective and Diyet and the Love Soldiers to talk about what New North Collective is, what makes music such a powerful tool for sharing culture, and why Zak’s Diner is the best breakfast in the city. Listen to the full interview […]
The second annual Minoshkite (Mee-No-Shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival kicks off at The Bronson Centre Music Theatre in Ottawa on October 3rd, 2024. This year’s festival features three-time Juno Award winner Tom Wilson (TEHOHÀHAKE TRIO), 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards Performing Artist of the Year nominee Mimi O’Bonsawin, Inuk throat singer Qattuu, and Cree […]
ELMNT FM’s Shawn Allen had the chance to sit down with Attawapiskat First Nation’s Adrian Sutherland to talk about the reception to his sophomore album Precious Diamonds, the challenges of singing in Cree for the first time, and so much more. Listen to the full interview below.
Mikhail Laxton, an Ottawa based singer songwriter, has been nominated for the Capital Music Awards (CMA) after releasing his debut album in the summer of 2023. The album, inspired by the loss of his loved ones, was created as a coping mechanism to help him get through his grief and songs dating back to 2020, […]
Update 5/15/24 1:54pm: This article has been updated to include mention of Ruby Waters’ new album, which is officially dropping on May 31st Métis singer-songwriter Ruby Waters is bringing her What’s The Point Tour to The Bronson Centre in Ottawa on November 20th, 2024. This show is part of a 29 stop North American tour […]
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is seeing more musicians joining their coalition since the pandemic provided a period of creativity to aspiring artists. Melanie Brulée, executive director of the OMIC is encouraged to see this level of growth. The City of Ottawa is well known for its love of music, Brulée said, and that […]