Preparing for Groove Cruise with house music producer Acraze
You may know Acraze (real name Charlie Duncker) from your party circuit but you might also know him from the incredibly viral track “Do It To It“. It is an incredible catch track …
Interviews
In conversation with Red Bull BC One Cypher Canada competitors Illz and Deep Fried TIFF
Red Bull BC One Cypher, a one-on-one breaking competition, Canadian National Final is taking place this coming Saturday at the Design Exchange. The event is known as the most prestigious …
Young Franco talks Sydney scene and throws down at Portola fest
photo by Nathaniel Windisch Young Franco is at the crossroads of indie-funk and disco-house. It’s a bloc party. Disco ball streetlight kaleidoscope in all directions, and the side chain …
Listen to “Whistling In the Wind” the eclectic new album from NYC-based Charlie Blasberg and The Immortals
It’s rare to see an artist combine technical virtuosity with classic songwriting, to flow through genres and styles with ease, and, perhaps most impressively, to bring together other …
Shaded from the sun: talking music, road trips, and vinyl with Millimetrik
Pascal Asselin, better known by his stage name Millimetrik, is a staple DJ and producer in Québec’s electronic music scene. Pascal’s music career spans well over a decade and each release is …
Alan Walker reflects on the early days of making music and other stories
Alan Walker has been very busy. Earlier this year British-Norwegian dance producer shared his first installment of his two-part album WalkerVerse Pt I and is currently working on Pt II while …
Independent Spotlight: Lánre Discusses life as an independent artist
Independent Spotlight is an interview series shining a light on some of the music scene’s talented independent musicians to discuss how it is to navigate the industry as an independent …
Forester talk EDM and songwriting at Outside Lands music festival
text by Audrin Baghaie Now that tropical EDM has rested after rapid overgrowth in 2014 we’re starting to see refined artists flourish and further characterize the sub-genre. Between them, a …
Interview with Toronto’s rising Afrobeat artist Akin Busari
Nigeria’s born, Toronto-based Akin Busari has been making music nearly his entire life. Busari’s music is a smooth blend of Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B, and reggae, a very fitting …
An intimate conversation about life with Ray Angry
photos by Manny Diaz Over the past 30 years, many of those with stature within the music industry have asked to work with Ray Angry. Being a classically trained musician with roots in gospel …