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Bag Raiders Unleash The Snake
Genre: House
Feb 4, 2012There has been some talk as to why their track “Snake Charmer” was a lot more bumpin’ than usual.
Today they revealed that the real snake charmer was indeed Cassian!
Has Crizzly captured the future sound of Dubstep?
Genre: Dubstep, Electro House, Hip Hop
Feb 4, 2012Crizzly, one of the most notable new guys of 2011 hits us with a new mixtape dubbed (ha ha ha “dub”) Crunkstep. His mastery of bass is impressive, and his [...]
Virtual Boy – Let Go [MP3]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Electronic, Synth Pop & Indie Dance
Feb 1, 2012Yesterday, Alpha Pup Records dropped the second single from the debut album of intriguing electronic duo Virtual Boy. I can’t say that I’ve heard any buzz surrounding the album or Virtual Boy for [...]
Jonas Rathman: Tobago Spotlight
Genre: Deep House, House, Nu-Disco
Jan 31, 2012Some of the tail end releases in 2011 gave a fresh light to what 2012 was going to bring us. On December 12th, disco viking Jonas Rathsman released his first tropical-sounding release on French Express. Having made an impression with his first release “Love Is My Middle Name” on the French Express Vol. 2 compilation, they snapped him up for another deal. His retro disco-style certainly fits the bill.
Why is everyone calling this artist the Pretty Lights contender?
Genre: Dubstep, Electro House, Mashup
Jan 29, 2012An awesome new artist has crashed on the electronic scene. Going by the name…
Anonymous Canadian producer Zetto reveals free-music project [interview + MP3s]
Genre: Electronic
Jan 28, 2012Zetto just flew into my lap not too long ago and it was for a good reason! Having little knowledge on the background of who Zetto is or where he [...]
The emergent genre you’ll hear at 2012 festivals, and the spectre of Studio 54
Genre: Electronic
Jan 28, 2012Every year, between October and December, major studios like to release their Oscar contenders… It’s a time of year where releases are characterized by serious writing, director-driven filmmaking, and demanding [...]
If It Bleeds It Leads — Knife Party at Ministry of Sound [Show Review + Photos]
Genre: Dubstep, Electro House, Moombahton
Jan 25, 2012Knife Party – Fire Hive.mp3 School, family, work, friends, hobbies, health, happiness, clean living… These are just a few of the many things that rank below Knife Party on my [...]
Existance – Miles Apart EP
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, UK Garage
Jan 24, 2012It’s only been one year since the birth of Edinburgh, UK-based netlabel Cut Records but their ninth release and first of 2012 is a rightful indication of Cut’s maturity. Founded [...]
Listen to ‘Kitsch Genius’, the New EP from Ryan Hemsworth
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Hip Hop
Jan 19, 2012Still riding the success of last year’s magnificent LP ‘No Plans‘, Halifax native and progressive hip-hop producer Ryan Hemsworth has generously released upon us a brand new EP entitled ‘Kitsch Genius‘. [...]
Free 12th Planet EP + 28 Date Tour
Genre: Dubstep
Jan 17, 2012Two big pieces of news coming from John Dadzie, aka 12th Planet, today. First, Scion A/V will be releasing his latest production effort ‘The End is Near’ EP. It’s a [...]
Jed Harper @ Maison January 13, 2012 [Photo Gallery]
Genre: Electronic
Jan 16, 2012Jed Harper headlined Extravaganza @ Maison on Friday, and we have the goods. Judging by the photos, the opening DJ was quite intimidated by the photographer, grey furry hats are [...]
Bassnectar – Divergent Spectrum Remix EP
Genre: Drum & Bass, Dubstep
Jan 14, 2012Bassnectar has been a staple in the North American dubstep scene for a few years now. Coming off of his 2011 album Divergent Spectrum comes the Divergent Spectrum Remix [...]
Is Memorecks Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing?
Genre: Hip Hop
Jan 13, 2012UPDATE: HUGE news exclusive for you: you’ll soon be lucky enough to support Memorecks in upcoming collaborative productions AND on tour with a Toronto dubstep institution, whose own productions are [...]
Dzeko and Torres @ Maison January 6, 2012 [Photo Gallery]
Genre: Electronic
Jan 11, 2012Dzeko and Torres spun Maison in Toronto last Friday, and we have the photographic evidence! These gents have been making waves in Toronto with releases on cr2, Moda, and Starter [...]
Dose of “At Night” (Avicii)
Genre: House
Jan 3, 2012House for Hunger: 26 gigs, 25 dates, 17 American States. Ash & Tim (Avicii) of the At Night family are changing the face of the world. 3 Words. End. [...]
Skrillex – Bangarang EP [Album Review]
Genre: Dubstep, Electro House, Moombahton
Dec 25, 2011Skrillex is back with his third EP (I don’t count More Monsters and Sprites, it was just remixes ), and without a doubt, he brought his A game. It’s [...]
Prok & Fitch @ Cobra Thursday December 15 [Photo Gallery]
Genre: Electronic
Dec 18, 2011One of my favourite UK duos, Prok & Fitch, was in Toronto on December 15th, 2011, and we’ve got the photographic evidence. Ben and James are prolific producers, and have [...]
Grammy Predictions: The Year of Skrillex
Genre: Alternative, Electronic, Hip Hop
Dec 16, 2011Some people watch the Grammys to see who’s receiving one of the most prestigious recognitions of musical talent, some for Lady Gaga’s outfit, but this year I’ll be watching to [...]
Interview: Pleasurekraft
Genre: House, Tech House
Dec 13, 2011Few artists come close to doing anything as exciting or innovative in 2011 as Pleasurekraft. My introduction was a sort of baptism by fire – after a VIP shuttle with [...]
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