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Canada continues to shine in the music industry, always unveiling new artists for us to discover in both dance music and hip-hop. This time, Toronto’s Eva Shaw and XXL’s “Top 10 Canadians to Know,” DillanPonders link up to reveal a braggadocious house tune called “JUICE.” With Eva Shaw’s Hype-Hop series—where the artist merges EDM and hip-hop—she continues to find inventive…

Another week down, another batch of heaters. This week we’ve got new music from Runnit x Eyezic, ZCR x Midnght, Pusha T x Jay-Z x Pharrell, Azide x Shockface x mark veins, bbno$, Biicla x Rome In Silver, Saka, Smalltown DJs, Archr, Gaszia x Awoltalk, and more!

Versatile DJ/Producer ALRT has made a strong impression with ‘Poppin’, the latest release on his imprint, NRG records. The track is in fact teeming with energy, a tantalizing tribute to jersey club bounce that also hints at trap and dubstep elements throughout.  The track starts off with a calm synth and delicate woodwind sounds, which are quickly upended by a…

The enigmatic 44 Ardent doesn’t have a robust release schedule as most electronic music producers these days, but with each and every drop, he proves he doesn’t need to. With three releases under his belt on Spotify and four on SoundCloud, you can indulge in the Australian artist’s discography in a matter of minutes. And after hearing 44 Ardent’s latest,…

I have been following msft. for many years, and I think I am not mistaken in saying that I’ve never seen him in such a splendid shape. The reasons are there for all to see, but if you’re not a dedicated follower like myself, here’s a quick breakdown. Firstly, as he told us a few months ago in light of…

Using the sound of his voice combined with swift production techniques, ero808 has made a memorable presence in the music scene. From stellar solo self-releases to teaming up with powerful artists on incredible labels, ero808 delivers a worthy performance on and offline. His immaculate tones flow together in perfect harmony, executing any idea that comes his way. Always ready to…

Late last year, industry veterans The Upbeats released their sixth studio album, Not Forever, via the Noisia-founded VISION Recordings. In the thirteen-track endeavour, the duo paired their experience in the scene with their ceaselessly innovative approach to deliver an incredibly well-rounded ensemble that transcends genres. With ‘Realm’ being a personal favourite from the collection and each of the tracks providing…

Whether it is house, bassline, R&B, or hip-hop, Wax Motif can produce it. Showcasing his musical camouflage and cutting edge sound in his eclectic production style, Wax Motif is the one I trust to get the crowd bumping and grooving in a heartbeat. Crafting an industrial vibe with a side of distortion and vibrant vocal melodies that we cannot get…

Long awaited, long desired, the sequel to Klasey Jones and The Wildcatz’s opus Operation Midnight has finally surfaced on the web via the infallible vibe.digital.  While I was impatiently awaiting the release of this EP over the past few weeks, I relived the same sensations I felt back in the days when I was looking forward to the publication of…

Few words have not been used to describe Tsuruda. As one of the most sought-after beat-makers in the bass scene, one would be mistaken to not consider him among the elite. From his individual works, to his collaborations, to the labels he has released on and the people he has influenced, Tsuruda’s impact on the heavier side of electronic music…