Episode #10  is now available everywhere! Showcasing the songs from Ottawa bands: "Something" by Oddeline https://oddeline.com "Restless Leg Syndrome" by CURL https://curl.band "Cliché" by Sun Dried Flies https://sundriedflies.ca "Bombay" by Banezean https://www.instagram.com/banezean The South Hood Stereo is Ottawa’s local music showcase podcast, dedicated to am...

GOAT! 15yr Birthday BashLIVE on ElginSat Aug 22, Door 8pmShow starts at 9pm19+ $15 at the door $12 advance tixhttps://www.revelree.ca/event/goat-15-yearWith additional performances byVictor Complex &Lazy Bratz@victorcomplex.music @lazybratzpunkband @liveonelgin

Episode #179 is now available everywhere. No Helmet is an Ottawa-based metal power duo delivering a massive sound with nothing but bass, drums, and pure intensity. Blending heavy riffs, punk energy, and groove-driven songwriting, the band proves that less can be louder. Their high-energy live shows and hard-hitting originals have quickly made them a band to watch in Ottawa's heavy music scene. https://nohel...

Episode #7 - "Better than a string in the eye" is now available.  With songs by: Passenge  Princess and Cyrus R.O. Music is used with the permission of the artist.  https://linktr.ee/passengerprincessofficialhttps://linktr.ee/valveheadhttps://linktr.ee/victorcomplexFrom the creators of the Ego & Vice Podcast comes Mike & Vic’s Southie Stories—a fresh, off-the-cuff show that blends humor,...

Episode #9  is now available everywhere! Showcasing the songs from Ottawa bands: "Take An Honest Look At Perfection" by FITH "Blood" by Rebelle "DC & The PC Punks" by Kasador The South Hood Stereo is Ottawa’s local music showcase podcast, dedicated to amplifying the voices and songs of the city’s vibrant artists. As the sister show to the long-running Ego & Vice Podcast, it carries forwa...

Cyrus Robertson Orkish is a musician, songwriter, and producer whose adventurous approach to music blends jazz fusion, progressive rock, alternative, and experimental sounds. Originally from Cape Breton and now based in Ottawa, Cyrus has established himself as a versatile performer through projects including, Finely Tuned Elephant, GirlBoyThing, and Victor Complex, while also releasing original music under the name V...

Formed in Ottawa in 2014, Elementals built a reputation as a hardworking fixture of the local independent music scene. Over the years, the band released multiple records, including I'm Not Here, I'm Not Real and Mother Nature and Her Bipolar Tendencies. The band has recently completed a new EP that is due sometime this fall with a big release show. TBAhttps://elementalsband.bandcamp.com/egoandvicepodcast.com egoandvi...

Episode #6 - "Bashes, banners and Bluesfest bruises" is now available. With songs by:Days on Parade and The Hunt ClubMusic is used with the permission of the artist.  From the creators of the Ego & Vice Podcast comes Mike & Vic’s Southie Stories—a fresh, off-the-cuff show that blends humor, heart, and a love for Ottawa’s music scene. Hosted by local musicians Mike and Vic, the podcast dives into what’s...

The Desert Island Big Band is an Ottawa-based art-rock project led by musician, producer, and author Stefan Jurewicz. Blending indie rock, alternative pop, and experimental sounds, the band crafts story-driven music that balances gritty textures with memorable melodies. The Desert Island Big Band has become known for its imaginative songwriting and theatrical live performances. Their music explores themes of perspect...

Episode #8  is now available everywhere! Showcasing the songs from Ottawa bands: "Blinding Sunrise" by Valvehead"Peacekeeprs" by B.A.L.M Squad"Open Door" by Victor ComplexThe South Hood Stereo is Ottawa’s local music showcase podcast, dedicated to amplifying the voices and songs of the city’s vibrant artists. As the sister show to the long-running Ego & Vice Podcast, it carries forward a tradition...

Showcasing the songs from Ottawa bands: "Jelly Bean" by Teenage Fictionhttps://linktr.ee/teenagefiction"Elaborate Dogs" by The Desert Island Big Bandhttps://linktr.ee/desertislandbigband "Angel Static" by Elementals https://www.instagram.com/elementalsbandThe South Hood Stereo is Ottawa’s local music showcase podcast, dedicated to amplifying the voices and songs of the city’s vibrant artists. As the si...

Holly Acres is an Ottawa-based pop-punk band bringing a nostalgic early-2000s sound into the modern scene. Known for their catchy riffs, high-energy performances, and sing-along hooks, the band blends classic pop-punk influences with honest, relatable lyrics. Since emerging in the local scene, Holly Acres has toured across Canada and released two EPs, Past To The Future (2022) and Starting Over (2023) With their infe...

Candy Says is a three-piece punk band from Ottawa, bringing raw energy, sharp attitude, and unapologetic identity to the local scene. Blending influences from bands like Wire, The Damned, Bikini Kill, and The Cramps, their sound sits somewhere between classic punk urgency and modern queercore grit. Formed over a year ago, Candy Says has quickly made a name for themselves through high-energy live shows and a growing p...