Publicity & Press

You can learn about our Initiative and our passion for the local music scene through our press coverage and articles.

Brockville indie music initiative presents
The Ephemeral Gallery Showcase

Local organizers are looking to build momentum for original music in Brockville with a new series of small-scale concerts.

Written by Emily Wright,
Photo by filtrless

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Current Articles

Gabriel Comba ‘Over The Moon’ to share debut album with local audiences

The Fishwrapper February  2026  Issue Pg. 5

Written by Upperhand Underground

Celebrate Spring with Brockville Gallery Showcase on April 25

HometownTV12 Media Release

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Brockville Tourism Event Overview

The Ephemeral Gallery Showcase ~ Live Music @ Medium Effort!

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Ego & Vice Podcast
Episode 6: South Hood Stereo

Max from The New Hires shouts out Upperhand Underground on Ego & Vice podcast along with song showcase including "Passing The Torch" by Chapter33 , "Small World" by Kingfisher & "Expensive Taste" by Double Experience .

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Past Online Articles

March Mayhem promises underground rock experience

The Recorder & Times March 3, 2026  Issue

Written by Catherine Orth, Photo by Curtis Perry

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Indie Music Initiative in Brockville Presents March Mayhem Rockshow

Brockvilleist February 11, 2026 Article

Written by Emily Wright, Photo by Thomas Lee

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Past Print Articles

The New Hires

The Fishwrapper March 2026  Issue Pg. 3

The New Hires ‘Talking To The Walls Tour’ Brings Ottawa Band to New Places. Written by Upperhand Underground.

March Music Mayhem

The Fishwrapper February  2026  Issue Pg. 3

‘Legends Never Die’ March Mayhem Rockshow Event Overview by Upperhand Underground

BrockvilleRecorder & Times newspaper dated January 22, 2026 article featuring live music event March Mayhem, and The Cold Spell Gallery Showcase. Brockville music scene still hot in winter by Catherine Orth

Brockville Music Scene Still Hot In Winter

Brockville Recorder & Times  January 22, 2026 Issue Pg. A5

Upperhand Underground upcoming events The Cold Spell Gallery Showcase, March Mayhem. Written by Catherine Orth.

BrockvilleRecorder & Times newspaper dated January 22, 2026 article featuring live music event March Mayhem, and The Cold Spell Gallery Showcase. Brockville music scene still hot in winter by Catherine Orth

Brockville Music Scene Still Hot In Winter

Brockville Recorder & Times  January 22, 2026 Issue Pg. A5

Upperhand Underground upcoming events The Cold Spell Gallery Showcase, March Mayhem. Written by Catherine Orth.

The Cold Spell Gallery Showcase live indie music event overview and exclusive interview with Heidillium. Written by The Fishwrapper.

Cold Spell Gallery Showcase

The Fishwrapper January 2026 Issue Pg. 3

Event overview and exclusive interview with Heidillium. Written by The Fishwrapper.

Front page of The Fishwrapper with a band performing in a room, featuring headline acts including Kasador, Loon Choir, and Nate Hardy, with articles about local events and music. Brockville’s New Favourite Band by Upperhand Underground.

Sun Dried Flies

The Fishwrapper November 2024 Issue Pg. 6

Brockville’s New Favourite Band
Written by Upperhand Underground

A newspaper titled "The Fishwrapper" with a purple header and a photo of a man with long hair, sunglasses, and a patterned shirt holding an acoustic guitar, on a wooden table.

Supporting Live & Original Music

The Fishwrapper November 2023 Issue Pg. 13

Love Live Music? Upperhand Underground Has Your Back.
Written by The Fishwrapper

A newspaper titled 'The Fishwrapper' from June 2023 featuring a cover image of a person sitting in a boat on a calm lake at sunset, with the sky reflected in the water, and trees in the background. The cover includes headlines about local tours, cannabis, a musical legacy, and underground scenes.

Upperhand Underground

The Fishwrapper June 2023 Issue Pg. 11

Rebuilding Brockville’s Music Original Scene
Written by Upperhand Underground

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