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Hyunji-A and Tantum playing back to back shows in Montréal and Toronto this weekend
This weekend marks German DJ and producer Tantum’s first visit to Canada. For the occasion, he’ll be teaming up with Montréal’s very own Hyunji-A for a series of two shows. Saturday night will see the pair headline old-port venue Stillife in Montréal for a back to back set. Then on Sunday the two artists will... Read more »

Hyunji-A releases ‘Stars & Satellites’ EP on TOR: ‘Being both a producer and vocalist allows me creative control behind every single idea’
Korean-Canadian producer Hyunji-A returns to TOR, continuing to cement her bespoke sound, which highlights enticing and emotive grooves. She’s been turning heads in her hometown Montréal through headlining shows at the esteemed Stereo, and her production career is well underway with releases flowing on the likes of OneDotSixTwo, 3rd Avenue, and right here on TOR.... Read more »

Hyunji-A: “I suppose it came naturally, with time and experience”
There’s a hint of calm assurance in Hyunji Lee’s demeanor as we meet in the studio apartment she uses as both living and music making space. ‘It’s definitely more of a going with the flow thing. I go into it without expecting anything,’ she observes as we go through the path which led her where... Read more »

Interview with Simon Doty: ‘I think a lot of people underestimate how mentally draining the music industry can be’
Today it’s a pleasure for us to host Simon Doty on an interview to chat about his new label ‘RECESS’, is recent EP on Purified and the influences basket-ball had on his musical career. Enjoy! WWD: Hi Simon! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions! What have you been up to... Read more »

Industry Insider: Sébastien Charest: ‘As a songwriter, your main focus should be writing songs’
Today, for the first episode of the DIPP Industry Insider Series, where we talk to different experts and dial movers operating in the music publishing industry, we’re pleased to have Sébastien Charest. Sébastien is a freelancer specialized in the management of music copyrights. This episode will serve as an introduction of sort, as many concepts... Read more »

DIP Publishing Songwriter Series with Maaruo: ‘Listen to quality works and analyze what makes them efficient and powerful.’
To mark the official launch of DIP Publishing, we’ll have the pleasure in the coming weeks and months to host interviews with artists from the DIP Publishing family. They’ll share with us insight about their songwriting process and give us applicable tips on how they come up with ideas and forge their craft. Our first... Read more »

Interview: Hannes Bieger unveils his ‘Balance Presents…’ compilation: ‘Everyone brought something to the table that otherwise wouldn’t have existed.’
Today, it’s a pleasure for us to receive Hannes Bieger to chat about his recent Balance Presents compilation! The Berlin-based producer, mixing engineer and live-act kindly answered our questions about the process which led to the release, the stories behind a couple of the collaborations and the way he’s able to make juggle between different... Read more »

Select Cuts 235 mixed by Lawrence Hart
It’s a pleasure for us to have Lawrence Hart for episode 235 of our Select Cuts series! The London-based artist had a very busy year in 2021, with its debut EP receiving of one dance music’s most famed stamp approval, Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’ as well as collaborating with seasoned veteran Alan Fitzpatrick. He... Read more »

Interview: NTO on the inspiration behind his new album ‘Apnea’ and its many remixes
Anthony Favier, better known for his stage NTO, has been and is still to this day one of the most interesting melodic techno producer in the world. His first album, ‘Apnea’ has blown our mind and continues to do so with the release of recent remixes by Innellea, Sainte Vie and Rodriguez Jr. That is,... Read more »

Interview: Ash on his path as a musician and globetrotter “Overthinking is my biggest ennemy”
Montréal-based multi-instrumentalist Ash has made some waves in the past couple of years. Through his tantalizing productions sitting at the junction between his native Cairo and the city he now calls home, he’s had the opportunity to showcase his artistry in many mystic places, from the White Desert in Egypt through a collaboration with Cercle,... Read more »