whereisalex has been lurking on our SoundCloud radar for a short while. With the release of ‘be your girl’ he proves that he should be on yours too. The track, which borrows the infectious and soulful vocals from Teedra Moses’ release of the same name is undeniably enjoyable. It’s familiar while being inventive; packing a wonky future bass feel reminiscent…
-
-
The 6ix is on fire! In the past few years Toronto has gone from “Canada’s New York” to a global phenomenon with a strong individual identity and sound. The stream of talent isn’t going to slow up anytime soon and today we’re showcasing one of the city’s up-and-coming stars, Internet Daughter. First landing on our radar with her now removed…
-
After a massive week for new music we’ve got an especially ill segment of FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. We kick things of with a hard club flip of DJ Snake’s ‘Middle’ courtesy of 4B. From there we trap it out with cuts from KRNE, Myrne & Gill Chang, White Deville, JayKode & Whiiite. Reppin the rap side comes a hitter from Green Hypnotic,…
-
Sylvan LaCue‘s 2014 release Searching Sylvan stands as one of the best hip-hop projects of the last few years. The incredible storytelling, deeply personal lyrics and overarching narrative made it both a personal and critically acclaimed favourite. Since it’s release a lot has changed, from his name (formerly QuESt) to his departure from Visionary Music Group and his personal relationships. The past…
-
VOLO first clocked onto our radar with the release of his stellar Traces EP. Since then we’ve been keeping a close ear on his sounds and his latest just blew us away. VOLO prides himself on taking listeners on a journey and his latest is a trip around the world with a hard hitting twist. ‘Moai’ is a mountainous trek,…
-
Yes you read that correctly, Borgore & Barrington Levy have teamed up for a new original. The booty-loving producer and the dancehall/reggae legend are here to ‘Blast Ya’. The track combines Barrington’s signature reggae swagger with someone absolutely insane dubstep. The two genres haven’t been blended this well since Skrillex connected with Damian Marley for ‘Make It Bun Dem’. Look…
-
Fresh off his epic Kanye West re-imagination, The Life of Peder, Lido is back with the first single off his upcoming album. ‘Crazy’ features the forward-thinking, synths heavy sound we’ve all fallen in love with. The track heavily features Lido’s vocals which are tuned and bent to achieve a wide range of emotion and sounds. ‘Crazy’ debuts in the form…
-
Last year Hoodboi came through with a stellar flip for ASTR’s ‘Activate Me’ so it’s only right that they build upon that magic with a new original. ‘Closer’ continues in the realm of powerful future bass that Hoodboi is becoming known for. The vocals are the focal point as the track builds; strong percussion and rich synths lead into a…
-
What So Not and GANZ are highly regarded for their forward-thinking and powerful productions. So the two of them on one track? Infinite feels. ‘Lone’ combines poignant vocals from JOY. with emotive soundscapes and tidal waves of bass. It’s everything you’d expect from such a massive collaboration and more. Stream below and be sure to cop it on April 8th.
-
Toronto producer Pusher has seen a strong evolution in the past year. Originally catching our ears with his video game and Wave Racer inspired future bass, he won us over with a few stellar trap releases. On his latest ‘Clear,’ it seems he’s truly found his stride. The release is gorgeous and inviting; instantly conjuring images of warm weather and freedom. The vocals…
