INTERVIEWS

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…

Last 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…

In hip-hop there is always great discussion around being real. Every rapper wants to prove they’re realer than the next. More times than not, their definition of real means living up to a fabricated persona. That said, there are many who deject the falsified notion and really stay true to themselves. One artist leading the charge is Miami born Sylvan LaCue.…

If you’re a fan of trap or bass music chances are you’re a fan of Stooki Sound. The London based duo have become favorites within the scene due to their sinister and hard hitting sound. Combining their UK grime roots with the explosive trap genre, DJ Lukey and Jelacee created a sound that is often imitated but never replicated. During their…

As the musicking arm of the multidisciplinary Stööki art collective, Stööki Sound’s tight branding and meticulously crafted sound are delivering an immersive experience to every face their bass blows off. Jelacee and DJ Lukey, the lads that comprise the London-based production & DJ duo, pride themselves on their ability to read a room. They know the ins and outs of…

Born and bred in Atlanta, Herobust burst onto the scene as trap music exploded in late 2012 and 2013 with anthems like ‘Turn Ape’ and ‘We Are’. While many saw him as a newcomer in the game, Herobust had been producing music for years, spanning everything from rap and electronica, to glitch hop and self-named goonstep. His productions have always…

In the past few years Australia has been taking over the electronic music scene one act at a time. One of the country’s most impressive offerings is Perth based Slumberjack. The production duo have become highly regarded for their inventive sounds and strong theme of juxtaposition found within their work. From landing an official remix for Porter Robinson, to touring Australia with Alison…

It’s 2015 and artist based collectives and labels are quickly becoming the new norm. Dated record execs are being replaced by artists that are entrenched in the scene and dedicated to the culture. By banding together artists can harness a collective reach and influence comparative to that of a larger label without having anyone but themselves to answer to. The latest to…

Lido has proven himself to be one of the most forward thinking, inventive and talented producers in electronic music. From remixes for the likes of Alt-J, Bill Withers, and ZHU, to collaborations with Chance the Rapper and Santell, over to his mind-blowing originals, Lido’s skill and diversity are unparalleled. Known for pushing the envelope on records, his live show is pushing the boundaries…

It’s no secret that artist collectives have been taking over. The latest collective to pique our interest is the newly established SVB ROSA. The name is of latin origin and means “happening or done in secret or confidentiality”. Considering the impressive roster they’ve already put together, we don’t see them being a secret for long. The collective features some of…