Sounds Odd

03/01/2024

Sounds Odd is back with a show that has been in the works for many months, but has finally and beautifully come together with the help of co-organizer Megan Jensen ( on Instagram). Join Mars Aspen, Ethan Mitchell, and Brampton's Leah Holtom for an interactive writers-in-the-round style show, and a home-cooked dinner provided by our lovely hosts ❤ To reserve your spot, DM Sounds Odd on Facebook or Instagram, or you can email [email protected].

Shoutout to the folks from the Sunday Night R***e who helped this all come together, and whose wonderful house shows inspired the format.

Poster by Melvin Qu ( on Instagram)

11/27/2023

Hey everyone - Oddeline here with some updates regarding Sounds Odd.

Last week, my collaborator and co-founder, Ben, decided to leave the project to focus on his solo work as a producer, and I wish him all the best in this endeavour. As a result, the remaining Odd Songs videos that we filmed with , , and will now be released on their individual channels. Make sure you follow them to see and hear their awesome performances, and to support them as all three are incredibly lovely, talented, hard-working artists!

Moving forward, Sounds Odd is (for the time being) a one-woman operation - and by one woman, I mean one + a wonderful network of friends and collaborators across 3 cities ❤ New Sounds Odd projects in audio, video, and events are already underway and I'm so excited to begin sharing them with you in the new year. However, the rest of 2023 will be a bit of a rebuilding phase, so things will be quiet online for a while as I work away in the background putting together the next batch of things.

I'll still be keeping an eye on emails and DMs, so feel free to reach out in the meantime. I've also put together a form you can fill out if you are interested in collaborating, and a survey for independent musical artists to share some info on their experiences. Filling out either can help shape the direction Sounds Odd takes in the future, so if you have time, please check those out at https://soundsoddrecords.com

Also, you may have noticed that I have taken down the former Sounds Odd logo. This means I won't be selling the remaining tee shirts - I have a few leftover that I'm happy to give away, so message if you'd like one!

As always, thanks for your support and interest. The response Sounds Odd has gotten from fans and artists alike is my primary motivator to keep the project going as long as I have the time and energy to do so.

See you in the new year ❤

11/10/2023

Odd Songs 6 featuring Erik Johnson-Scherger is out now on our YouTube channel!

Odd Songs, Episode 6: Erik Johnson-Scherger plays his arrangement of "The Willow Tree," a traditional Ruthenian melody, live in the Sounds Odd studio.Odd Son...

10/13/2023

"Overgrown (from Odd Songs)" was released today to streaming services. We had such a nice time capturing Mars' stripped back performance of their newest single, recorded on a rainy summer morning. Can't wait to see the first 5 Odd Songs performances on the big screen at the Folk in Film Festival tomorrow!

10/09/2023

We are thrilled to announce that Odd Songs Episodes 1-5 has been selected for a screening at the Folk in Film Festival! The festival is part of Folk Music Ontario's annual conference this weekend in London, Ontario. We are so excited to take part in this community of musicians and other music industry representatives, catch some great live shows, and see Odd Songs on the big screen!

Special thanks to our featured artists for their performances: Mars Aspen, Zack Elliott, Alexis Castrogiovanni, Gabriel Comba, and Oddeline. If you'll be at the conference, be sure to come check out the screening Saturday, October 14th at 12:00-1:30pm in the Windsor Room.

10/06/2023

Odd Songs Episode 6, featuring Mars Aspen playing their new single "overgrown," is out now!

Odd Songs, Episode 5: Mars Aspen plays their original song, "Overgrown," live in a kitchen.Odd Songs is a live video series featuring emerging artists filmed...

09/28/2023

Meet your lineup for Friday, September 29th: Annie Martel

Annie is a Canadian singer-songwriter and one of Ottawa's jewels. Her sound is driven by warm, dark tones: aged guitar strings, dusty piano, and velvet vocals. It evokes the soft nostalgia of fuzzy, black and white film clips: ones we want to replay over and over until morning. By sharing her songs, Annie offers her listeners an opportunity for reflection, connection, and healing.

See you at City Sounds, Friday at 5:00pm!

Shot in the Dark is a live music session that brings together members of the Ottawa music community to produce high quality video and photography content for...

09/27/2023

We're happy to announce our show with Ottawa Music Industry Coalition which was rained out earlier this month will now take place this Friday, September 29th! Come hear Annie Martel and Oddeline play one of the last outdoor shows of the warm months ☀️ Details: https://soundsoddrecords.com/event/5218101/654987623/city-sounds-live-presented-by-sounds-odd-x-omic-annie-martel-and-oddeline

Poster by Sofie Schroth

09/25/2023

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hearing a couple of artists from Halifax play a house show hosted by The Sunday Night R***e. Ben Kissner brought his camera and caught this great performance of "Eugene and Me" by Ian Van der Wee featuring Long Call. Check it out on the Sounds Odd YouTube channel and subscribe for more high quality videos of live music!

Ian Van der Wee performs his original song, "Eugene and Me," with Long Call. Filmed in Ottawa at the Sunday Night R***e house concert on September 16th, 2023...

09/23/2023

Our final artist for the show this evening (Saturday, September 23rd) is Erik Johnson-Scherger!

Erik is a forward-looking violinist, classically-trained and professionally-seasoned as a sideman, session musician, and bandleader. His solo act features otherworldly delays, resonant filters, and overdriven synth textures mixed with conservatory-trained virtuosity and freewheeling use of live-looping to create a post-classical sonic thesis. When not playing gigs or teaching music lessons, you can usually find Erik experimenting with cookie recipes or running games of Lasers and Feelings.

Erik Johnson-Scherger plays his original composition, "Waltz for Adalyn."Audio and video by Ben Kissner.Proudly produced and presented by Sounds Odd Records....

09/22/2023

We're happy to introduce the second artist for our show with Sofar this Saturday, September 23rd: Robin Kenny! Tickets are on sale now at www.soundsoddrecords.com.

Robin Kenny is an Ottawa-based singer-songwriter known for her cuts of psychedelic folk, indie rock, and art pop. Having taken piano and singing lessons since childhood, Robin Kenny studied jazz voice at Carleton University under the mentorship of Juno-winner Kellylee Evans. Robin's first two singles, "Nothing Ever Feels Right" and "Harbinger" (2022), seamlessly blend her jazz influence with candid lyrics, off-kilter sounds, and a dreamy production style influenced by indietronica. Currently, Robin is working on new music in collaboration with Sounds Odd's own Ben Kissner who also took this picture 📸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIlB91a6gSE

***WARNING VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHES***Directed & Animated by Robin KennyFollow Robin Kenny:music online: linktr.ee/robinkennyfacebook: https://www.facebook.com...

09/18/2023

This week, we'll be introducing you to the artists playing our show with Sofar this Saturday, September 23rd. Our first artist is Andromède! Tickets are for sale on our website at soundsoddrecords.com/events.

Andromède is a two headed princess, a warrior and a healer. This Montreal-based alternative-folk duo composed of singers and multi-instrumentalists Marie-Neiges Harvey and Roxane Reddy charms and surprises all at the same time. Their first album Andromède invites the listeners to immerse themselves in a sumptuous universe where vocal harmonies and poignant lyrics reign. The duo is currently working on a new folk-rock EP, Microclimats, which will be released in March 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66K-y0D0-dY

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09/08/2023

New show!

We're so pleased to be collaborating once again with our friends SoFar Sounds Ottawa - we've curated a brand new lineup of music coming your way Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets are on sale now one the Sofar website: https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/50961

Poster by Sofie Schroth

08/23/2023

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

08/22/2023

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

08/21/2023

"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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08/17/2023

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!

08/16/2023

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 ...

08/01/2023

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

07/12/2023

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…

07/10/2023

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!

07/07/2023

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

07/05/2023

Party Trick (live from Odd Songs) is out now wherever you listen to music!

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07/04/2023

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 :)

04/25/2023

"Rosie (live from Odd Songs)" by Gabriel Comba is out now on streaming services!