The annual Kelp comp, with new and some unreleased tracks from HILOTRONS, Jim Bryson, Andrew Vincent, Camp Radio, and more.

CD - $5.00 CDN

Six years on, HILOTRONS have found the magic combination. Happymatic manages to bring together the danceability of their debut and the complexity of their sophomore album to create their most accessible and tightly-knit production to date.

CD - $13.00 CDN

"His simple melodies are never rushed, and his country songs uses just enough folk and just enough hoke to please the most cynical ear." - Hero Hill

CD - $13.00 CDN

In anticipation of the upcoming Ottawa album, Swanny has unleashed the hit single "Can I Pay You With Sunshine?" along with 4 non-album tracks. A real delight, and absolutely free of charge!

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Kelp's annual comp comes this time in a sleek sleeve with rare/unreleased tracks from Jim Bryson, The Acorn, Andrew Vincent, Andy Swan and some of our friends!

CD - $5.00 CDN

The Acorn's debut full-length, now in a lovely digipak format with five bonus tracks, including covers of Ottawa artists such as Chris Page, Fiftymen and Snailhouse!

CD - $13.00 CDN

Bryson's 3rd album is direct, honest and a true breath of fresh air. "...he remains one of Canadian music's best kept secrets." - No Depression

CD - $14.00 CDN
LP - available here

Without a doubt, our best compilation to date. Kelp artists and friends cover each others' songs! Featuring Jim Bryson, the Banditas, Run Stop Restore, C. Virility and a host of Kelp acts. Essential!

Track Listing:

Jim Bryson - Death by Vibration (by Flecton)
Flecton - First Class Citizen(s use headphones) (by Recoilers)
Recoilers -Time to Admit (by Rhume)
Rhume - With No Shirt (based on the poem by Colin Vincent)
C.Virility (Colin Vincent) - Sexy Girls (by The Flaps)
The Flaps - Pasadena, Nflp. (by Run Stop Restore)
Run Stop Restore - Ladies, Ladies, Ladies (Houseboat) (by Andrew Vincent)
Andrew Vincent - Sleep To Dream (by Detective Kalita)
Detective Kalita - Plates & Saucers (by The Acorn)
The Acorn - Guilt Trip Fashion (by Chris Page)
Chris Page - More Like It (by The Banditas)
The Banditas - Poopy Pails (by Jim Bryson)

CD - $5.00 CDN

Chris Page is back with a new band, featuring Dave Draves of Little Bullhorn Prods (Ottawa's 2-inch tape escape) and the ubiquitous Scott Terry. Brilliant power pop recalling Husker Du or The Nils in their respective primes. Our first ever vinyl LP release comes packaged in wonderful gatefold vinyl with CD included!

12" LP + CD - $20.00 CDN

The DK's third is a beautiful affair. Much of the urgent pop has been replaced by thoughtful, introspective lyrics and grown-up melodies. The DK has aged, but elevated their game in doing so.

CD - $12.00 CDN

The follow-up to the critically heralded full-length "The Pink Ghosts". Intricate acoustic arrangements and euphoric melodies document the Acorn's transformation from one-person bedroom IDM to full-band concern. A post card for lost souls in lost cities.

CD - $8.00 CDN

Kp 044 | The Flaps | The Flaps
Released October 15, 2005

CD - $12.00 CDN

Swanny's all-night songbake is a raw look at the gifted Toronto songwriter in his prime. Fans of Nick Drake, Townes van Zandt, John Prine and early Dylan rejoice–acoustic honesty and spontaneity rule here!

CD - $12.00 CDN

Long awaited debut from Werbo member Miche Jetté sees him team with friends from Califone and the Grifters to produce a plethora of sensory good times. Jetté's spontaneous songwriting style is adventurous, and his collaborators do a great job of not stepping on the songs' toes. C'est un super-fun ride, astie!

CD - $12.00 CDN

Greenfield Main's gorgeous new album sees Ottawa's bucolic pioneers full-band sound come to epic fruition. The record is a collection of spare ballads, raunch-laden highway songs, dark narratives and a Buck Owens cover for good measure.

CD - $12.00 CDN

The long-awaited debut full-length from The Acorn. Ottawa Valley inspired electro-pop, finger-picked instrumentals and road-trip melodies abound. Guests include Fiftymen's Jake Bryce and Two Minute Miracles' John Higney.

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Originally broadcast on CBC's Brave New Waves, this 6-track horror opus plus bonus track will scare the masks off all the kiddies this Hallowe'en!

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 037 | Recoilers | 2 Years End
Released January 8th, 2005 - CD

Having spent the better part of 2 years in the studio, Ottawa's sonic-rock cavaliers present their lastest and most ambitious recording. Maniacal feedback-swollen guitars and anxious rhythms permeate throughout this dazzling sophomore effort.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 036 | Chris Page | Decide to Stay and Swim
Released November 25, 2003- CD

The Stand GT singer comes alive on his third solo release. Great sparse power pop with keyboard embellishments by producer/engineer Dave Draves and his best work to date without a doubt!

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 035 | Detective Kalita | The Night We Ate the Cake
Released November 18, 2003- CD

The long awaited pop masterpiece recorded with Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles is here. Sometimes sweet, other times smart-alecky, the DK's Cake is tasty as all heck and a fun 17-track ride.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 032 | Andrew Vincent & the Pirates | I Love the Modern Way
Released July 29, 2003- CD

The summer record of '03 is here! Hits like "Good Time" and "Cover It Up" prove that AV is still a master of balancing self-depreciation and appreciation without the whiny Barlowesque baggage.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 031 | Proffessor Undressor | The Sumi-E Experiment
Released May 20, 2003- CD-R

The prolific Prof is back, and half of New Brunswick is with him. Guests include Fredericton's own Tania Breen, Mike Doherty, Tom Easley, Hard-on Stroke Foundation and David Myles.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 030 | Drei Eichel Musik | A Klausener Xmas
Released December 24, 2002- CD-R

First solo outing from recoilers' Rolf. A 4-song e.p. featuring a collage of melodic electro-acoustic instrumentals, and other treats. Individually hand-packaged, quantities are limited.

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Kp 029 | Proffessor Undressor | A Brief Visit to the Metal Hospital
Released August 1st, 2002- CD-R

2-CD release from former Steaming Toolie player Jason Arnold. Soft sparse crackles and pops set the tone for this tale of a robot's visit to the Metal Hospital.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 028 | Nineteenseventyeight - Quit this Human Race
Released June 1st, 2002- CD

Infernal rock power. Scream-a-long jams. Twelve offerings that will have you raising your fists and bobbing your noggins. The debut from this Ottawa trio.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 027 | Rhume - Jeu de Puissance
Released January 22nd, 2002- CD

Parlez-vous français? Even if you don't, you should be able to get down to the tympanis, mellotrons and steel drums that fill out the eleven tracks on Rhume's sophomore album.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 025 | Paperjack - The Effort I'll Never Get Back
Released June 16th, 2001- CD

Ottawa hippy commune poses as indie rock band and pens happy songs that sound more grateful to be alive than dead. No, really, this is a wild ride from some of the nicest guys I know.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 024 | Rhume/Detective Kalita | Split 7"
Released May 23rd, 2001- 7" vinyl

Rhume spits out three chunky cuds while the Kalita back up with five of their best ever. Kelp's landmark first vinyl release.

7" vinyl - $5.00 CDN

Kp 023 | Andrew Vincent & The Pirates |
A Short Trip with the Pirates
Released May 22nd, 2001- CD

AV's second proper full-length sees him step up to much cleaner mics in a surprise move from the bedroom to the studio. The result is a trimmed-up style that brings his "deceptive sense of self-awareness" in a new, intimate way.

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Kp 022 | Hoffenheimer | Frieren
Released April 7th, 2001- CD-R

The German duo of House DJ Klaus Heimer and interior designer Gustav Hoffen create a cerebral blend of soft melodies and warm instrumentation. Recommended for the softcore clan.

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Kp 021 | Recoilers | For Decoration Only
Released January 9th, 2001- CD

Ottawa's terrific trio blasts out of the blocks with a strong 6-song debut. Formed in 1997, the Recoilers have since been pleasing Capital City music fiends with guitar-laden spaceouts and magnificiently righteous rockouts.

CD - $10.00 CDN

Kp 020 | Greenfield Main | Hunting Tips for Everyone
Released November 14, 2000- CD

Kelp's first all-out delving into the country realm draws from North America's rich folk tradition as well as its hunting heritage. Based on a book of the same name by W. Scott Duncan, Hunting Tips vows to make this deer hunting season one to remember.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 019 | Andrew Vincent | After School Special
Released September 25, 2000- CD-R

AV sends the kids back to school with tales his own school daze. Subjects run the gamut from 90210 to the Dukes, N'Sync to Degrassi. Fuzzy and casiotoned, Vincent delivers what you've come to expect – earnest delights for sensitive ears.

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Kp 018 | Traiyf/Dr. Teeth/Moss | Nicola Pulls Out A Pig
Released September 12, 2000- CD-R Double EP

From downbeat spaceouts to funky delights, these three mouse clickers cover all the bases on this split double EP. Based in Montréal, Traiyf and Teeth are Concordia students studying how to expand the lands of sound. Consider this their first impressive thesis. Moss, the third element in the equation, adds his spin on things from his home in London, ON. Together, they've dealt one nasty hand while you were blinking. Pick up these gorgeous handmade CDs while you can.

CD - $8.00 CDN

Kp 017 | AV & JB | Lump of Coal
Released Christmas 1999- CD-R

Written and recorded in an afternoon this past December, Lump of Coal is the musical footnote to the passing millennium, a Christmas card with a twist if you will. Andrew & Jon dish out 6 quickies on this EP. Comes in a pretty sleeve with hand-coloured cover.

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Kp 016 | Rhume | Snack of Choice
Released January 11, 2000- CD

Debut album under Jon Bartlett's (Steaming Toolie) new moniker. Plenty of up-tempo sing-a-long pop songs inhabit the mix as well as a heavy dose of percussion.

CD - $12.00 CDN

Kp 015 | Jon Bartlett | One Great Hiss 1993-1998
Released Christmas 1998- CD-R

A collection of past solo works that had previously appeared on early Kelp releases. Delving closer to no-fi than lo-fi, the songs sometimes stick their heads out of the static long enough to get in your head.

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Kp 013 | Steaming Toolie | Transform Form Freely
Released September 25, 1998- CD

The fourth chapter in the book of Toolie dishes another eclectic plate of tracks ranging from uptempo pop to whacked-out theremin jams. More produced than 1997's Deliciously Saucy, Transform reveals a relatively (and surprisingly) polished and mature Toolie.

CD - $10.00 CDN

Kp 012 | Andrew Vincent | To Thine
Released March 27, 1998- Cassette
Released April 27, 1999- CD

Sparse arrangements bring out the lyrical force of the AV on his fine first CD. Well received by the people who criticize, AiV is often compared to the likes of Elliott Smith and Lou Barlow. Go figure.

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Kp 011 | Various | I Am Shorter Than You Are Taller Than Am I Released December 13, 1997- CD

30 Bands. 30 Songs. 5 Different Countries. All under 2-minute songs.

CD - $8.00 CDN

Kp 010 | Steaming Toolie | Deliciously Saucy
Released March 1997- CD

Steaming Toolie's first drive into the compact disc format yielded a long mish-mash of styles with experimental pieces sandwiched between soft simple pop songs in a hand-stamped package of fun.

CD - $8.00 CDN

Kp 006 | Steaming Toolie | Magically Cognitious
Released March 1996- Cassette
Now most tracks available on Kp 014 CD-R

The scattered and battered sophomore effort. A ragged ride for sure, but full of delights that the hard cores keep coming back too.

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Kp 003 | Steaming Toolie | Snowbreeze Glitter
Released February 1995- Cassette
Remixed and reissued on CD-R- September 1998

The ambitious debut of Steaming Toolie yielded a mansion of song built with toothpicks and LePage's glue. Twenty-five short songs inhabit this mammoth beast, and I still get weepy listening to it today.

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