Co-operative record label specializing in folk & alternative music.
We are so pleased to be partnering with Ottawa Music Industry Coalition for City Sounds Live on September 7th! Join us outside 300 Richmond Rd (Wedel Touch of Europe) for a free, family friendly show featuring Annie Martel, Joe McDonald, and Oddeline, co-presented with OMIC and the Westboro BIA.
Poster by Sofie Schroth
What a night! Thanks for everyone who came out for Mars Aspen's release party for Overgrown last Sunday at Haven CUSA ❤️ It was such a special night of poetry, music, and community and we were so happy to be a part of it! Overgrown comes out this Thursday, August 24th - presave it on Spotify here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/marsaspen/overgrown
"Oh, It Grows (from Odd Songs)" by Zack Elliott is now available to stream on all major platforms, Bandcamp, and our Odd Songs playlist on Spotify!
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We shot Odd Songs 4 while Zack was in town for a show with our friends at Sofar Ottawa - he plays regularly around Southern Ontario in addition to shows in Ottawa and Montreal, both solo and with his band the Vanishing Pheasants. Zack has an EP out called "Caught Half Alive," which includes the studio version of "Oh, It Grows."
"Oh, It Grows (from Odd Songs)" is out now on YouTube, and will reach all major streaming services Monday the 21st!
Odd Songs 4: Oh, It Grows by Zack Elliott is here! Give it a listen, let us know what you think in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an Odd Songs video.
Odd Songs, Episode 4: Zack Elliott plays his original song, "Oh, It Grows," live in a livingroom.Odd Songs is a live video series featuring emerging artists ...
August 4th is Bandcamp Friday! This means the money you spend on Bandcamp (like purchasing any of our Odd Songs releases) goes 100% to artists and Bandcamp doesn't take their usual cut. Visit https://soundsoddrecords.bandcamp.com to support Sounds Odd this Bandcamp Friday!
Thanks to everyone who joined us July 22nd and sold out our Launch Party! It was such a wonderful evening of music and friends and we really appreciate the response we've gotten throughout these first few months of work with Sounds Odd. Special thanks to our performers Wychwood, Mars Aspen, kenny, Gabriel Comba, and Oddeline, to Ben Kissner for doing sound, and to Haven CUSA for hosting us. If you ordered a tee shirt, we're working on those and they'll be available for pickup by the end of the month!
Join us back at Haven on August 20th for Mars Aspen's "Overgrown" release party, organized by Frabjous Events: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/overgrown-launch-party-tickets-690039375347?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our launch party is this Saturday and our final artist for the songwriter circle is Mars Aspen! Mars writes and sings beautiful, catchy songs ranging from indie rock to folk pop, and their next single "Overgrown" was produced through Sounds Odd. Come hear them play and chat about their music alongside Robin Kenny, Gabriel Comba, and Oddeline!
Tickets are on sale here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsodd/920155 Don't forget, you can also message us to reserve a PWYC spot at the door.
Oddeline is the third artist for the songwriter circle at our Launch Party this Saturday! Influenced by folk, jazz, and art rock, she is a singer, songwriter, DIY producer, and co-founder of Sounds Odd Records.
Tickets on sale here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsodd/920155
The next artist who will take part in the songwriter circle at our Launch Party is Gabriel Comba! Gabriel is a familiar face to Sounds Odd fans - his debut single was "Rosie," recorded live for Episode 2 of Odd Songs. Influenced by legendary singer-songwriters of the past as well as modern indie folk, we're looking forward to hearing his smooth voice and succinct, inspired songwriting this Saturday evening at 7pm.
Tickets on sale here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsodd/920155
This week, we'll be introducing you to the artists who will take part in the songwriter circle this Saturday at our Launch Party! First is Robin kenny, a vocalist and songwriter influenced by indie, jazz, and neo-soul. A gifted singer and keyboardist with a unique writing style, Robin's next single is in the works with Sounds Odd. We can't wait to hear her performance at the Launch Party!
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsodd/920155
Our Launch Party will feature a set by Wychwood! The "world's first blackgrass band" pairs dark traditional songs with vocal harmonies, banjo, saw, acoustic guitar, ukulele, and more with effects pedals and an interactive approach to their set that encourages listeners to be active participants rather than passive observers.
Don't miss their set at the Sounds Odd Launch Party July 22nd, 7pm at Haven CUSA! Tickets are on sale here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsodd/920155
The first event at our Launch Party will be a songwriter circle with Oddeline , Robin kenny , , and ! Writers-in-the-round style performances feature a group of songwriters taking turns playing their songs and chatting about their inspirations, songwriting process, and creative life. It's a special way to experience live music that feels interactive and intimate. Join us at next Saturday at 7pm - tickets are on sale now through our link in bio!
Our first two mailouts went out this week. The second, sent out today, is an interview of Alexis Castrogiovanni with Oddeline to talk about Alexis' new song "Party Trick," the inspirations behind her songs and style, and what she's learned from the challenges she's faced in her career so far. It's also available to read on Medium.
From now on, we'll send out regular updates on new releases and upcoming shows through our mailing list - if that's of interest, you can subscribe through our website.
When my friend Ben and I started up our indie production house, Sounds Odd Records, I knew we had to do something with Alexis…
Our first studio single! Overgrown by comes out August 24 🌸 Aaaand Mars happens to be playing at our launch party July 22! Get your tickets at the link in bio.
Song and vocals by Mars Aspen
Guitar, piano, extra vocals by Oddeline
Bass by Keith MacGougan
Percussion by Jacob Duvall
Mixed and mastered by Eric Passmore
Produced by Oddeline
Artwork by Salem Paige
Presented by Sounds Odd Records!
Join us for our launch party Saturday, July 22nd at Haven! The evening will feature performances by Mars Aspen, Wychwood, Robin Kenny, Gabriel Comba, and Oddeline, and we'll be screening Odd Songs between sets. Tickets are on sale at our link in bio - capacity is limited so make sure you reserve your spot!
Poster by Sofie Schroth
Party Trick (live from Odd Songs) is out now wherever you listen to music!
Written and performed by .castrogiovanni
Mixed by
Alexis Castrogiovanni is a Montreal-based singer, songwriter, poet, cellist, and our most recent collaborator at Sounds Odd! Influenced by a diverse range of artists from multiple disciplines, such as Nina Simone, Feist, and Pina Bausch, Alexis' debut EP Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains (2022) is an enthralling (and in our opinion, far too brief) listen. Alexis captivated the audience at our curated Sofar show in April and was the featured artist for our third Odd Songs video, playing her unreleased song "Party Trick". Tomorrow (July 5th), the audio from that session releases to digital streaming services and it is available now for download on Bandcamp! Links are in our bio, happy listening :)
"Rosie (live from Odd Songs)" by Gabriel Comba is out now on streaming services!
Odd Songs Episode 2: "Rosie" by Gabriel Comba is out now on YouTube!
We are pleased to announce that the second episode of Odd Songs is coming your way Monday, April 17th! This episode features up-and-coming folk singer-songwriter Gabriel Comba, performing his original song, "Rosie."
Oddeline's live performance of "Eden" from Odd Songs: Episode 1 is now available to presave on Spotify at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oddeline/eden-live-from-odd-songs. It will be appearing on different streaming services throughout the next few days....we'll keep you posted as it becomes available.
AND we have a very special Odd Songs announcement coming tomorrow 👀
Our first curated live show is a little over a week away! On Saturday, April 22nd, we've partnered with and a cozy local coffeehouse to bring you a lineup of 3 singer-songwriters from Ottawa and Montreal. Tickets are on sale and are going quick - purchase yours here: https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/47516
The venue is in Old Ottawa South, with the exact location revealed the day before the show. If you have any questions send us a message on Instagram, Facebook, or email at [email protected].
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We are thrilled to be working with as guest curator for their show on April 22. Tickets are on sale now through their website (link is in our bio). We have a great show prepared for you so get your tickets while you can! More details in the coming weeks...
We are pleased to present the first episode of our live video series, Odd Songs. In this first installment, Oddeline performs her song "Eden" live in the Sounds Odd studio. Watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss the next one.
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