Defunk

Traveling back to 2017, Monstercat took a huge chance and hosted their first-ever block party called Monstercat Compound. Showcasing some of the most unique talents within the heart of Vancouver. A major step for not only the label itself but also their artists. Being such a huge success, they’ve continued to host it throughout the years. Spreading nothing but positivity…

A few months ago, The Funk Hunters, Defunk and Akylla released their stellar collaboration, ‘Warn Ya.’ A mid-tempo classic filled with spiritual vocals, futuristic sound design and more. Showcasing a brand new side to their projects. Evolving to a higher degree for themselves and amazing their audience. And now, to give them even more excitement and emotion, they’ve put together…

With everything going on, Americans are all trying to find a way to Canada. Here’s your way out: Listen to the new song by The Funk Hunters, Defunk, and Akylla, called ‘Warn Ya’—out now via Westwood Recordings. Completely produced and performed by Canadian musicians, this song might not bring you there physically, but while you’re listening to it, you can…

An heirloom from a variety of perspectives, Calgary-native and Westwood Recordings all-star DEFUNK predates the modern electronic music era with a funk-infused treatment of ‘Ramble On,’ featuring the vocal sample from one of Led Zeppelin’s most infamous hits. Blending two seemingly opposite sonic stylizations is no easy task, but DEFUNK navigates the rocky terrain with the ease and confidence that…

A shining tribute of true production dexterity, Calgary-native, and Westwood Recordings regular Defunk has gained widespread recognition for his ability to meld aspects of funk, jazz, and blues as unlikely compliments to the groovy basslines he concocts, lending a hand to a catalog of releases and live performance that are both exceedingly vibrant and addictively danceable. As a component of…

Logan Anderson, best known to the world as Defunk, has been making (much larger) waves since his debut at Shambhala a couple years back. It coincided with my first year of attending the festival, and when we met up, there was a sense of first-timer’s wonder that we shared, as we sat on a couch and conversed the day after…

Shambhala is a name that’s been popping up as of recently in the electronic music scene – and rightfully so, given that the British Columbia-based festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. This year’s 19th annual event took place from August 5th-7th, at the Salmo River Ranch; however, thanks to early entry up to two days in advance,…

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…