College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation. By the time Kanye was getting ready to drop his third album he was teetering on the verge of super stardom. Better yet, he was about to solidify himself as a hip-hop icon. Going head to head with 50 Cent’s ‘Curtis’, Kanye was about to bring home a W for what people were calling “the…
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um.. Talk Dubstep, Skrillex, The Office, Cats & More In New Do You FUXWITHIT?
by Colinby ColinLA based production duo um.. amazed us with their latest EP a dogs tale. The four track project is one of the most inventive bass releases of the year. So when we heard they’d be at Shambhala this year, we knew we had to connect with them. We sat down for an in-depth interview and also did a few fun video…
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The last weekend in July, I got the chance to attend the third edition of the WayHome Music and Arts Festival (read my recap here). Having caught acts like Justice, Flume, Mura Masa, Frank Ocean, and Falcons, I saw CDJs, synths of all shapes and sizes, drums (real and electronic) and even some guitars (bass and otherwise) all put to…
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Stööki Sound Weigh In On Weed, Strip Clubs, Harry Potter & More In Latest Do You FUXWITHIT?
by Colinby ColinDo You FUXWITHIT? is back! After a little time off we’re back with another one. This time we’ve connected with London trap legends Stööki Sound. In the 3 minute clip we get their thoughts on a wide array of topics, from Weed and Strip Clubs to Harry Potter and Spinbacks. Check the video below and be sure to share. If you…
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Shambhala‘s sold-out 20th anniversary is QUICKLY approaching – by now, most ticketholders have already studied, dissected and conducted field tests on the 2017 schedule. There’s a slew of top-notch artists who will be performing on August 10th-14th, but before we fully praise what has yet to happen, we’re taking a look at some of the highlights of last year, to…
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If you need an introduction to producer and DJ Oski, look no further than his brand new EP Kid Calamity, which is currently out on Quality Goods Records and creating serious waves. As the first contributor in our new series ‘FUXWITHIT Floor-Fillers,’ here are five sounds Oski would use to create a frenzy on the dance floor. Enjoy the ride!…
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Over the past few years, electronic music has been skewered and looked down upon, especially in the live space. With the rise of the bedroom producers and superstar DJs, mediocre DJ sets have become a new norm, with artists spending all their time making music vs. actually practicing/performing it. One of the biggest misconceptions to come out of this is that…
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Taking place at Bingeman’s campgrounds in Kitchener, ON from June 2nd – 4th, Ever After Music Festival promises to be one of the can’t miss events of the year. The 3-day event will bring together incredible acts, camping, a waterpark, midway rides, games and more. It sounds like a ton a fun but what has us most excited is the incredible…
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SoundCloud is the best streaming platform ever. It has helped to launch countless careers, allowed artists to easily share their music without boundaries and has been an incredible tool for music discovery. Over the years the platform has evolved greatly, constantly rolling out new functionality and updates to try to better improve user experience or align with their business goals.…
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Today marks 20 years since the release of The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic Life After Death. Released just two weeks after his untimely passing, Life After Death is a haunting portrait of one of the greatest MCs of all time. From the title to the many references of what Biggie felt would be his imminent death, it’s a chilling listen given his…