Deep within the Fractal Forest at BC’s Shambhala Music Festival, you can hear (or more so, feel) the amount of funk and bass weaving through its branches, as well as through the bodies and souls of some of the festival’s 15,000 attendees. The first night feels long, especially for the unsuspecting first-timers, with all of the festival’s stages open and…
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It’s my personal bad bitch anthem of 2016. Those aren’t my words but those of Pusher when I asked him to describe his latest release ‘Shake Down’. He elaborates, “‘Used to wait in line now I’m part of the lineup’?! Are you kidding me? That’s how I feel, all summed up in such a clever one-liner.” It’s a fitting description…
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Pusher Weighs In On SoundCloud, Spotify & More In Latest ‘Do You FUXWITHIT?’
by Colinby ColinA few weeks back we launched our brand new video series entitled Do You FUXWITHIT? The concept is simple; we sit down with our favourite artists, give them a range of topics and ask them the question of our generation, “Do you FUXWITHIT?” It sounds simple but you’d be surprised at just how much one can learn from the 3 word…
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Interview: Thugli Discuss Real DJing, Upcoming Music, Remixes & SoundCloud and More
by Colinby ColinToronto DJ duo Thugli are two of the best in the scene. Their sets blend hip-hop with forward thinking electronic sounds such as trap and club while sprinkling in their turntablist backgrounds for a sound that is unique and unforgettable. Their production skills follow in line, bringing us bass heavy trap with a hip-hop heart (see ‘Sic Em,’ ‘Run This’). And we haven’t…
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At FUXWITHIT we’re always looking for new and fun ways to connect with artists for dope video content. Our latest idea is a new series entitled Do You FUXWITHIT? The concept is simple; we sit down with our favourite artists, give them a range of topics and ask them the question of our generation: “Do you FUXWITHIT?” It sounds simple but…
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[Interview] Conro Discuss His Artistic Growth, Industry Learnings and More
by Colinby ColinCanadian producer Conro has been having a pretty massive 2016. Connecting with Monstercat earlier this year, the BC based producer unleashed 3 stellar originals in ‘On My Way Up,’ ‘City Lights’ and ‘The Saint’. Each packing an upbeat yet emotional take on the future bass genre. The sound caught the ears of industry giants and landed Conro official remixes for…
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Bro Safari Talks Production Process, New Album & Misconceptions Around His Name
by Colinby ColinTexas based producer Bro Safari has been killing the game for years. After clocking onto my radar in early 2012 with the KRS-One sampling dubstep anthem ‘Mr. Nice Guy,’ Bro Safari proceeded to take over the year with some of the hardest and most impressive trap and moombahton records out (see ‘2012,’ ‘5150’). After setting the trap game on fire he connected with…
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Chances are if you’re a fan of forward-thinking electronic music, you’ve at least heard of Haywyre. The immensely talented producer/performer set the internet on fire in 2014 with his incredible performance video for ‘Smooth Criminal’. Since then he’s been honing his skills, crafting his own sound and building an incredible live set. All of this was manifested with release of his groundbreaking…
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The 6ix is on fire! In the past few years Toronto has gone from “Canada’s New York” to a global phenomenon with a strong individual identity and sound. The stream of talent isn’t going to slow up anytime soon and today we’re showcasing one of the city’s up-and-coming stars, Internet Daughter. First landing on our radar with her now removed…
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STFU Talk Going Against The Grain, Plans For Live Show and Landing Remixes for TWRK, Keys N Kates & A-Trak
by Colinby ColinLast year STFU burst onto the scene with the massive two track EP So Duh. Released on Slow Roast Records, the title track introduced us to their inventive sound, landing itself support from some of the world’s biggest DJs and a spot on our Top 100 Songs of 2015 list. It wasn’t long before STFU were popping up on remix…