Hometown heroes Zeds Dead have been doing it for Toronto for nearly a decade. From their early days feeding the underground with Bassmentality, to their annual concerts, to dropping in for impromtu B2Bs at The Hoxton. As their following exploded, they’ve gone from local favourites to international headliners, but they’ve never forgotten about the city that birthed their career. On…
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The first time I heard Deorro and I asked who we were listening to because it sounded familiar, I received the reply, “Oh, this is Deorro. Anything mildly catchy that you can’t put your finger on, that’s him.” I found this sort of a weird thing to say about an artist, but I have to admit it is certainly true.…
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Screw your cottage. Long weekends are for Electric Island – and Canada Day is no exception. 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…
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It’s only a month before Valhalla Sound Circus unleashes the magic within the forests of Saint-André-Avellin, Québec. Before that all transcends though, it’s sending some of that magic, and a hell of a lot of hype, down to the city for a warehouse pre-party! On Friday June 22nd, Toronto is going to play host to the official Valhalla pre-party, which…
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Walking into Tchami and Malaa‘s No Redemption Red Rocks show was like showing up to a warehouse party in full swing. First and foremost, thank you Red Rocks staff for all your polite professionalism. Every time I am at this venue, the staff always stand out as helpful, kind, and super chill even in dicey situations. The Colorado edition of the…
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With Spring on the horizon, festival season isn’t far off. Back for its 7th year is VELD, the annual music festival at Downsview Park. Taking place August 4th and 5th, this year’s line-up takes a similar approach to last, blending EDM with rap. Headliners include DJ Snake, Migos, Marshmello and Martin Garrix. While we’re very excited for the first two,…
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Take A Trip Inside Ever After Music Festival With Its Head Organizer [Interview]
by Colinby ColinSince its debut, Ever After has been making major waves in the Ontario festival market. The inaugural line-up was so impressive that when it dropped people didn’t believe it was real (thankfully it was). Each year it’s been getting bigger and better. Today it serves as the strongest offering of bass music for any festival in the area. This year…
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I have never been very superstitious but there is something sumptuous about going to a Black Tiger Sex Machine show on Friday the 13th. Riding the wave from there latest album release, New Worlds, the trio have been rampaging through North America on their Ceremony tour. Various artists have been joining them for performances here and there, but this Friday…
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Shambhala Music Festival has begun its series of artist announcements, to kickstart the hype for this year’s festivities – and it does not disappoint in the slightest! After already teasing us with its first few artist reveals, REZZ, The Glitch Mob, DJ QBert, and Kyle Watson, the festival has now announced its full headliner roster. There’s a slew of returning…
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“I Survived The Great Shambhala Fire of 2017” [Festival Evacuations]
by FUXWITHITby FUXWITHITAnother round of festival season is slowly yet surely approaching – and this year will bring together music lovers, festival frequenters, and first-time explorers alike for a gathering of shared interests and values. Such days will be filled with love and whimsical shenanigans with one another – squad and strangers alike – as we all escape the boring/harsh/mean realities of…