Again, 2014 was quite the year for music in Ottawa. We realize that it’s next to impossible to say which album was better than the others, but we do have a list of the albums that seem to come up on our playlists more often. These are not the “winners” of the year but they are dear to our ears and we’d like to tip our hats to those that made them happen. Check out these sweet full-lengths and EPs, support these locals if you can, and enjoy the weather by putting these tunes in your pocket. Vive le six un trois!

Junkfood Forever, Bedtime Whatever by New Swears

Open Sunday by Jeepz

Woodfall by Musk Ox

Steve Adamyk Band – Dial Tone by Dirtnap Records

Big Balade by Big Balade

Study for Violence and Tape by H. de Heutz

Bonnie Doon EP by Bonnie Doon

Grand Designs by G.Grand

Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold by Kalle Mattson

Watchful Creatures by Jon Hynes

Lemon by Mother’s Children