Missed the live broadcast on n10.as? Click through to catch the full Pique spring 23 guest mix by Jayel, wherein they mix tracks by artists performing at Pique next week including Joe Rainey, Mas Aya, No Tourists, Fraud Perry, and VIVEK SHRAYA, plus a preview of their DJ set at Pique.

Debaser is seeking new board members who share our passion for boundary-pushing creative music and art, and our commitment to fostering safer and more inclusive cultural spaces. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music and art presentation, enthusiastic (to learn) about governance and policy, dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and interested in supporting the growth of a developing arts organization. Previous board or nonprofit experience is not required. 

In 2013, Mas Aya performed at Debaser’s first ever event – a small DIY affair at the hostel bar next door to Club SAW. We are excited to have Mas Aya back in Debaser’s 10th anniversary year for a performance at the Arts Court, next door to that first show venue at 67 Nicholas, for Pique spring edition. We sat down with Valdivia to catch up on his performance practice, and what he has been influenced by these days, ahead of his performance on March 11 at Pique.

Michaela van Beinum is a light artist, abstract painter, and electrical engineer. In her engineering world, she explores control systems, microelectronics, and sustainable energy solutions.

Known for an amorphous and dynamic visual language, their work is the embodiment of the attention to detail and beauty that we aim to capture with these events. We asked Najeeba a few questions about their practice and vision for Pique’s 2023 visual identity.

We are excited to announce the hiring of Debaser's new Programming Manager, Tafari Hall (he/him)! Tafari is an active member of Ottawa’s underground music scene by contributing to and attending Ottawa’s Hip-Hop sector forum, and working with local organizations such as Debaser, Cranium Arts Project, and House of PainT to strengthen and diversify the local arts scene.

Be candid and constructive - your responses will help us direct our energies towards things our community members want to see/hear/experience. The first 20 respondents to the poll will receive a FREE ticket to Pique spring edition on March 11, 2023! 

Revisit the Brave New Models panel discussion held during the TOPIQUE symposium at Pique winter edition 2022. Hear from artists and creatives who are developing new models, creating spaces, and bringing up the new guard in the music industry.

Introducing Wellington Sanipe, an ambient musician from Ottawa who will be performing at 6:30 PM in the Theatre at Pique Winter edition on December 10th!

We had the pleasure of interviewing him ahead of his Pique debut where we discussed his songwriting process and what to expect from his performance this Saturday.

We asked Laylit’s Nadim Maghzal about Laylit’s raison d’être, and how they curated their stage at Pique winter edition featuring DJ Fatin, Halal Bae, Wake Island, Achraf Elabed & Joyce Joumaa

Ahead of his upcoming performance at Pique on December 10th, he has curated an eclectic mix of songs from artists to know based in Tio'tia:ke/Montreal feat several artists we have had the privilege of working with.

Celebrate Halloween and the Backxwash HIS HAPPINESS album release day with this new curated playlist from the doom rap queen herself.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programming Manager supports the development, coordination, marketing and production of music and arts programming in line with Debaser’s mandate.

Tiger Balme have put together a collaboratively curated playlist to get you into a cozy mood ahead of their performances at Pique fall edition on September 24 in Ottawa, and our Pop Montréal co-presented showcase on September 28 in Montreal.

Get ready for TIMEKODE’s set at Pique with a playlist curated by one of TIMEKODE’s new members: Seiiizi!! Tracks by Pierre Kwenders, DijahSB, Witch Prophet, and more set the tone.

Boyhood’s Caylie Runciman answered a few of our questions ahead of her performance at Side by Side Weekend, Saturday, July 30 at Club SAW with Kicksie, Jazz Dads and Backseat Dragon. Plus, click to check out a playlist curated by Runciman to get you primed for her return to Ottawa.

Let this playlist created by Uyarakq & Sunna Maaret get you in the mood for their joint DJ set at Pique on June 11th. Listen to this mid-tempo introduction to the various worldwide Native artists they will be spinning in their late night set!

More artists have been added to our most ambitions Pique lineup yet! Check out Pique’s full lineup here, and follow the link to find out more about Pique’s NEW Art Market! Full schedule will be announced soon!

Hard-edged industrial punk foursome Dead Dog are performing at Pique Summer Edition ✶ Arts Court Open House Party on June 11th and they put together this hot hot hot playlist!