Montréal
Premiere: HOKI fuse the worlds of indie and electronic with the tantalising ‘Mid Air’
HOKI showcases the best of the melting pot that is Montreal, its people and its music. The breadth and the impact of their unique sound was conceived by their debut album ‘Strangest Of Us All’ and cemented by standout early EPs in 2020; ‘Memories Of Love’ and ‘King Of Hearts’. November 13 seems the rising... Read more »
Premiere: Tyler Mesa debuts on TOR with the captivating Erathia EP
Ottawa producer Tyler Mesa seizes the spotlight with a lush new four track EP on TOR titled ‘Erathia’. The release marks his debut on the imprint and it’s done in style. The EP offers up a mesmerising blend of beats, bringing a real energy to the fore with lush atmosphere and memorable melodic hooks. Title... Read more »
Mitch Oliver and Maaruo harness Montreal’s artistic power with the release of Same Light on XYZ [Interview]
Mitch Oliver and Maaruo represent the thriving community of dance music in Montreal; a city also home to the When We Dip team, and a pillar of the creative direction behind the way we run the labels and media platform. As many have before them, the two were regulars on dancefloors across the city before... Read more »
Jonas Rathsman returns to Montreal for debut at (((Stereo)))
Swedish producer and DJ Jonas Rathsman makes his return to Montreal this Friday to play renowned afterhours venue Stereo alongside Tara Brooks and Montreal’s very-own Simply City. Since being named BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Star of 2013’ by one of dance music’s most respected DJs – Pete Tong, Jonas Rathsman has gone on to exceed all... Read more »
VISION is back for the New Year’s festivities at Stereo, Montreal, for its fifth consecutive year
To celebrate 2020, Vision is back in force for the 5th consecutive year!. This time, they offer a complete package of 21 hours of festivities in continuity shared in 3 events at Stereo and StereoBar, places recognized worldwide for its design and sound quality. For this occasion, they present renowned international artists such as Atish... Read more »
What is Halaken Records? An Interview with Mercan Dede
People like Arkin Ilicali, popularly known as Mercan Dede, are responsible for driving much of the musical evolution that has come to define contemporary music. He was one of the first musicians and producers to merge traditional instruments and sounds with modern new age technologies. He’s been a trail blazer for a generation of musicians,... Read more »
Mark Alow announces North American dates and Sol Selectas EP
Spanish maestro Mark Alow is gearing up for a busy September, with a return to North America coming next week. After releasing his recent collaborative EP on Berlin’s historic Bar 25 with Gab Rhome [All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep], Alow will perform in Mexico and Canada as part of his second transatlantic tour this year.... Read more »
Photo Recap: Re-live the 5th edition of Montreal’s AIM Festival
Montreal’s AIM Festival returned from July 12-14 with a house, techno and trance music bonanza. The party sprang up like an mystical oasis for electronic music lovers in Quebec, taking to the idyllic surroundings of Carillon Park with a worthy line-up including the likes of John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, ANNA, Soul Button, Markus Schulz, Rodriguez Jr, Behrouz... Read more »
AIM Electronic Music Festival announces ‘Monolithes City’ ft. John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Anna, Guti and more
Festival season is upon us, and 1 hour outside of Montreal, Canada you can find AIM Electronic Music Festival, offering an unparalleled festival experience, where attendees may immerse themselves in more than 24 hours of non-stop music, while camping amidst nature and friends. This year’s edition marks the 5th anniversary of AIM, in which the festival will be taking it back to... Read more »
Cenote, Montreal’s newest Sunday party, welcomes surprise guest
The Montreal scene knows the importance of local promoters taking the extra step to create special parties. Front Rite and Floral Nights have been leading the way with unique atmospheres, quality bookings, and incredible crowds. The summer welcomes their first collaborative brand, Cenote, as the newest Sunday night party in the Montreal scene. Cenote (sɪˈnoʊti):... Read more »