Montréal

Despite still being in its infancy, Montreal’s 8day Collective has caught the eye both far and wide through its in-depth, exhaustive and positive approach to sharing its art. The crew comprises simultaneously of friends and colleagues striving to the push their creative boundaries in the AV department with a unique stylistic blend of electronic music and visual stimulation. The family... Read more »

Maustrap man Eekkoo continues his ascent, straying from the upfront hard-hitting grooves for which he has become renowned, he has a rendered a beautiful new cut (unsurprisingly snapped up by Natura Sonoris chief Henry Saiz). “4th Bell” sees rising producer collaborate with fellow on-form Montrealers Flowers and Sea Creatures (Innervisions, My Favourite Robot), who provided an impeccable vocal... Read more »

Montreal’s Art – Innovation – Movement festival has got the hype rolling this week with the announcement of a killer pop-up party at Bassin Peel. Tech titan Joel Mull returns after a stellar performance at this year’s Igloofest, where he’s rose to the occasion as a late replacement for Swissman Deetron. Mull will be joined... Read more »

Ahead of Montréal’s inaugural AIM Festival, we’re delighted to be joined by one of the city’s leading lights in the local scene. 2015 is turning out to be quite the year for Adam Husa, who’s deep, emotive grooves are garnering the producer plaudits not only in his hometown but also across the globe. Husa has become a regular fixture... Read more »

Tech maestro Tiga is all set to unveil an expansive new live show this summer. The Montréal man has been hard at working in recent months developing the concept with Stuart Price’s LA studio. The project will see him joined on stage by Jori Hulkkonen, while Pfadfinderai, well known for their work with Modeselektor and Moderat, are taking care of the... Read more »

Toronto based duo Vincenzo & Valentino, better known as The Junkies, return to Boris‘ Transmit with their latest release “Forever’. It’s a killer three track release, which also features the grooves of Hot Creations‘ recruit Nathan Barato. He delivers an ultra-groovy, warehouse-ready rework of “Got To Do It”. The Sci+Tec & Intec pair continue to radiate only the... Read more »

LA/Barcelona based Skyler Patrick Taugher, better known as SHADED, returned to Montréal imprint Turbo Recordings this past month with a standout four track EP titled “Ripped Kick”, a release which is causing quite the kerfuffle. 2014 was very much a breakout year for the producer, garnering attention from across the board, he earned himself the plaudits of... Read more »

Ralph Lawson’s 20/20 Vision Recordings has lined up a huge remix EP for Citizenn’s much acclaimed ‘BE’ Release, which arrived earlier this year. Not only do the label head and Citizenn himself feature among the new mixes but the imprint also welcomes back Montréal’s Zach Joss better known as Forrest. The rising producer and vocalist led the standout ‘Manhattan... Read more »

Montréal’s renowned out-door Summer-long soirees return May 17th & 18th! Piknic Electronik kicks off what is surely set to be its big season yet in the city with a traditional double-header of much delight. The opening day sees music lovers join Maeve’s finest Mano Le Tough and The Drifter, who’ll be leading the session under the stars at Parc... Read more »

UNT Records rises from the ashes this week as promising Canadian producer and new owner John Norman sends the blood once more coursing through its veins with a powerful new two track EP, a release, which features also the talents of Alex D’Elia. Having already garnered the attention of heavyweights like Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer and Richie Hawtin,... Read more »