But did you know he’s an avid wrestling fan? Or that Toronto was instrumental in the beginning of his career? Or how about that his music discovery sessions are fuelled by Triple OG cone joints and he borrows headbang moves from the emo kids?

Enjoy all of the above and more in this raucous chat between 12th Planet and Chad from PRTY NWZ.

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1. It’s at Woodbine Park (instead of Toronto Island).

2. It’s on a Saturday – and it’s NOT a long weekend

3. It’ll be dope as usual

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If you didn’t know this already, perhaps it’s time to turn off SoundCloud and get to one of those after-hours clubs you hear about…The kind of place that’s so dark you can’t see your drink, and so loud you are physically lifted by bass frequencies. The kind of place that plays music which numbs and expands your mind simultaneously.

Or perhaps it’s time for a pilgrimage to the very birthplace of the genre: Detroit. Every year thousands of people descend upon the resilient Motor City for Movement Festival (previously DEMF, or Detroit Electronic Music Festival) – a vanguard and celebration of “the untz-untz.”

Five stages are spread out (or tucked away) over downtown’s Hart Plaza. With the city looming high all around and Canada perched calmly on the other side of the river, there couldn’t be a more central environment for booming 4×4 bass beats.

It was kind of surreal, actually, to see this type of music put on such public display. What really blew my mind was how freakin’ loud the music was – at every stage, but especially the main stage, you were fully immersed in the music by default. The speaker systems here definitely punch above their weight.

Far from being relegated to the underground, there is a city-wise sense of pride about the event. From Lyft drivers to coffee shop workers, event staff and even police officers, it feels like the entire population is ushering you into the festival grounds.

Sure, there are techno purists out there. People who say that if you don’t make music on a synthesizer, or listen to the stuff at night, or wear a black t-shirt, that you’re not doing it right. Take no heed of these haters – they are missing out on a hell of an experience. Also, these people were conspicuously absent from Movement; perhaps staying home to fiddle with their knobs and emerge in the night like pale vampires.

We purposely did very little research on the lineup before attending, knowing that if we followed our ears the right things would happen. Here we list the five artists that we discovered or loved already at Movement Detroit 2019.

**A WORD OF WARNING** If you’re not listening to this on big sub speakers, you’re going to have to use your imagination to add many layers of bass behind every kick. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, imagine that a small horse is hitting you in the chest with each thump. That’s techno.

And if this list doesn’t look very “techno” on paper, well… they sure went that way at Movement. Check our IG post for a taste of the real thing.

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1. FISHER

Fisher’s become a big name in electronic music recently, and not without reason. This Aussie’s signature combination of splashy synths and bumping basslines makes for a catchy-yet-accessible dance experience.

2. VIRGIL ABLOH

Off-White. Louis Vuitton. Engineering. Architecture. Producing and DJing. Virgil Abloh is involved in some high-falutin’ activities and he’s a hell of a smart guy. How often does a YouTube search pull up a Boiler Room set alongside a speech at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design?

People give him shit as a DJ because his hip-hop sets are kind of janky, and I agree – though his house & techno selections were lush and well-curated.

3. ORBITAL (LIVE)

This English duo has been around since 1989, making computer music and rebuilding it live for audiences around the world. This was the least “techno” of the bunch (maybe more like “electronica”) but it was still enthralling and very worthwhile. They have an esoteric sound that really bumps on a soundsystem.

4. WAJATTA

While I’m usually not a fan of live vocals over electronic beats, this collab between Reggie Watts and John Tejada was totally different. Reggie’s bombastic voice fits perfectly over bouncy tech-house grooves and makes for a really dope party vibe.

5. AMELIE LENS

Pure, dark techno. That’s what this Belgium-based producer and DJ makes, and that’s what the people like – she was the most-requested artist for this year’s Movement based on attendee polls from last year. Another experience that’s sadly diluted by most speaker systems, but put on a proper one it’ll test your backbone.

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At Electric Island’s season seven kickoff, you’ll be doused with sounds from three major players in the party scene: Dubfire, Ame, and Bedouin. And if you can peel away from the main stage long enough, you just might find some gems at the Moog-curated second stage.

“But Electric Island is more than just the music!” you say. “It’s about, like, the vibe!”

Indeed. A hippie marketplace, food trucks galore, and always plenty o’ porta-potties. All your needs, served.

So pack your clothing options, because rain or shine there’ll be house and techno bumping on PK Sound all. day. long.

And since Monday’s a holiday, why not hit the AP….

COP TIX NOW: Electric Island Season Opener Monday May 19

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There’s a permanent traction amongst music fans in Toronto with Electric Island events, and rightfully so – they’re long, hot, beautiful days with some of the world’s best house & techno.

This time around the Martinez Brothers are headlining the main stage, with eclectic Jackmaster, ultra-talented Anna, and unmissable Billy Kenny passing the torch before them. As usual you’ll catch local favorites like Simon Jain and Jade.

The side stage is no chump game – Polish heavyweight Robert Babicz is a not-to-miss feature there.

So pack your sunscreen and your earplugs – if this rendition of EI isn’t fun as hell, I’ll eat my fanny pack.

COP TICKETS HERE.

Words by Karis Malszecki.

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That’s right – turntablist roots.

You can see the influence in the way they sample tracks across the board for their self-labeled “SuperHouse” music. It’s moody, atmospheric and complex – and always dance-inspiring.

You should check out a couple of their tracks below, and if you likey the sound, go get sweaty at CODA in Toronto with them on Saturday night. With that background in scratching, you know they’ll have a party-rocking attitude. Plus, the PK sound system will make #SuperHouse ‘super’ immersive.

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We’ll be giving away a pair of tickets on our Facebook page starting tomorrow, but you can cop em here as they’re almost sold out.

See you there.

FUX

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At the Hoxton last Saturday, the in-house PK bins got a flex when the German techno/house/bass/bounce/everything producer came through and blew away the crowd.
It was packed for a reason, and it’s definitely worth checking out his work on Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever else you stream.

Check out our Facebook picture gallery here, and peep his Resident Advisor mix while you’re at it:

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Electric Island, the city’s favorite picnic party series, kicked off its long-weekend summer season with an all-day vibe fest on Toronto Island this past Victoria Day. Boasting an international lineup of DJs including Jamie Jones, DJ Tennis, and the legendary Sven Vath, this was one for the heads and sun seekers alike.

Massive LED stages, go-go dancers, ping-pong (provided by Spin Toronto), booming bass, and the classic Strongbow perch; these were the elements of a killer sunny island afternoon.

Take a trip into the event with our photos below.

To make sure you don’t miss the next one, keep up with future Electric Island events here – or just look out on the FUXWITHIT Facebook page.

Photo credit: Karis Malszecki & Kevin Gallant

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Food, art, and vibes were the hook that drew an eclectic and harmonious mix of people – artists and insiders, hardcore partiers, weekend warriors, and curious adventurers. Tasteful decoration and unique artistic touches made it an immersive experience (as Summerdaze is known to do).

The music was consistently banging and by the time night fell the place was packed with people getting down for the last – or for some, the first – time that weekend.

We’ll keep you posted on the next one, in case you decide over brunch that you’re not finished just yet.

Enjoy the photos below, and follow Summerdaze on Facebook for the first look at new info.

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… or you could slip in a cheeky afternoon session of house, techno, and live disco courtesy of the party masters at Summerdaze.

They’re decking out the wicked event space at Steam Whistle and curating grooves that’ll give the streaming sunshine just a little extra “oomph”.

A preview of the space

In the mix are Burning Man vets Bedouin (U.S.A.), techno hippie Oliver Dollar (Berlin) , deep house OG Marques Wyatt (U.S.A.) and some live mother-lovin disco from local 7-piece act Mainline.

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The thang starts at 2pm and ends in time to get a decent night’s sleep.

Tickets start at $20 and you can snap ’em up here. See you there.

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