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Hex Cougar has been killin’ the cloud for a minute with stellar bootlegs and originals. He has a knack for flipping familiar vocals into something fresh and irresistibly fun (see ‘anythingUwant’). With the release of ‘War & Peace’ Hex Cougar expands his sound much further. Collaborating with songwriter and vocalist Jarell Perry, the two deliver a stunning original. The lyrics are thought…

Skrillex and Nero’s ‘Promises’ is one of the most memorable and iconic electronic tracks of 2011. The blend of touching vocals and hard hitting drops made it a favourite amongst fans and DJs alike. Fast forward to 2016 and the track is getting another rework, this time by New Zealand producer QUIX. Originally crafted to rinse out in his live…

Since Malaa‘s debut on the ‘Lean On’ remix EP. The mysterious French producer has been murdering the House genre with smash single after smash single. Today Malaa unveils his first project with release of the Illicit EP. From the outset Illicit let’s you know this is not your average house record. A fierce voice lets you know, “You can listen…

London based producer TroyBoi is back at it once again, schoolin’ the game with his latest release ‘Sensei’. The track possesses a wordly vibe while packing his signature ‘My Style’ sound. It’s part beauty, part intensity; part discombobulating and part calming. It’s the collision of these juxtapositions that make this one truly extraordinary. TroyBoi has been one of the most inventive…

Electric Island on Canada Day is an escape that’s just a quick boat ride from the city. The Ferry is a portal to La La Land and its residents – friendly people who feel familiar even though you’ve never met.  While one of the smaller festivals in the GTA, Electric Island stands on its own, continuing to prove itself with…

Every time I go on SoundCloud to look for mashups of popular songs, I can never find anything that is up to par with my expectations. But after some digging, I finally found a match. He goes by the name of AVSTIN JAMES and his mashups are nothing short of excellence. If you are looking for a solid combination of…

LA production duo NIGHTOWLS are back with another one to kill the festivals and clubs alike. Taking on DVBBS and Shaun Frank’s smash ‘La La Land,’ the producers inject a new level of filth while retaining the track’s catchiness. The result is a tune that’s primed for large audience sing-alongs and head-banging mosh pits alike. It’s a rarity to pack…

I’m not sure what I love more, classic hip-hop or devastatingly deep house music. Thankfully Night Bass Boss AC Slater just brought the two together for me on ‘Du Dah’. The new release sees Slater sampling the inconic Black Sheep record ‘The Choice Is Yours’. The chopped and looped vocals are assured to get you amped for the chest rattling wobbles…

‘10,000’ is a new track from Yung Death Ray and Holly and it’s the biggest club banger I’ve heard in a while. The way they mixed club and trap with Lil Ugly Mane vocals is so perfect and I just can’t stop listening. This is one I’ll be playing out for the rest of the year. Yung Death Ray and Holly are two producers to…

Average has been on our radar for a minute. After catching our ears with ‘Summer’ he’s continued to impress. His latest proves this true once more. Taking on Borgeous & TyDi’s ‘Wanna Lose You,’ Average shows his progression as an artist on what may be his most polished release to date. The gripping vocals remain intact, pulling you in as retooled…