Loneliness is something we all are impacted by at various different stages in our lives, but those quarantined at home without their loved ones or roommates may currently be experiencing intensified feelings of loneliness, affecting all sorts of people who've never experienced mental health issues...
Bright, upbeat, and playful, Ottawa-based pop artist Andrew Cassara is spreading waves of positivity on his debut album “Freak On Repeat”. With sounds inspired by the infectious grooves of the disco era that leap from your speakers and straight to your feet, Andrew explores the positive influence of...
The Unison Benevolent Fund’s mission is to help professional music-makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties. Unison provides a vital lifeline for members of the Canadian music community; and due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for Unison’s counselling and...
The sounds are loud, the lights are bright, and even in seemingly good times, unsupported mental health and bad lifestyle habits can start to take control of our lives. The tired trope of the tortured artist is often an excuse we use to hide behind our unhealthy behaviours and negative coping...
Quarantine is going to look different for everyone, and what is realistic and accessible are important factors to consider when you’re trying to prioritize health and wellness, especially during these times. We recognize that with those differences still comes one common thread, which is how...
The economic impact of COVID-19 has been equal parts swift and devastating. As venues, tours, and festivals shut down indefinitely in response to necessary public health measures aimed to flatten the curve, musicians and music industry workers who rely on live gigs for revenue are one of the hardest...
