The Planet Smashers, Montreal’s long-running ska-punk heroes, are celebrating over 30 years in the game with no signs of slowing down. Since their 1994 debut, they’ve become a cornerstone of the global ska scene with millions of streams, international tours, …
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It is time to CONVERGE once again. On our latest visit to Dreamstate Records we are checking out the fifth installment in their ‘Convergence’ series, ‘Convergence 5″. Dreamstate, established in 2015, is a global brand celebrating all forms of trance …
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Boaz van de Beatz is a Dutch DJ and producer renowned for his high-energy sets and genre-defying sound that blends electronic, hip-hop, trap, and global rhythms. As a pioneer of the Dutch bass movement and founder of Nouveau Riche, he …
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Toronto-via-Vancouver indie folk-rock outfit Octoberman returns with Chutes, their seventh full-length album, set for release later this year on Ishmalia Records. The band has shared the advance single and video, “Harry Nilsson,” a shimmering blend of jangle-pop and introspective …
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Born in Ukraine and raised amidst the artistic vibrancy of Paris, Ana Luna’s journey is one marked by rich cultural influences and an innate gift for storytelling. Now rooted in Los Angeles, she channels her multifaceted experiences into a musical …
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wordsofAzia is a French-born artist of Ivorian heritage whose music bridges continents and generations, blending the traditional Bhété rhythms of her mother’s village in Ivory Coast with jazz, soul, and spiritual reflection. Her debut EP, MODERN WIHEGOU, is a …
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Talking Violet blend shoegaze’s swirling atmospherics, grunge’s grit, and dream-pop’s shimmer into a self-coined genre they call “dreamo”—a lush yet piercing sound that balances intimacy and intensity. Formed in Windsor, ON, the four-piece—Jillian Goyeau (vocals, guitar), Jayden Turnbull (guitar, vocals), …
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Allen Watts emerged on the trance scene in 2012, bringing a sound deeply rooted in the classics he grew up with, from System F to Paul Van Dyk. Though his talent had been developing quietly for years, he made a …
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Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Austin, Texas, and now making waves in the creative hub of Los Angeles, Dave De La Garza, known by his stylized moniker DLG., has emerged as a true musical maverick with a …
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Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Beta Trip, the project of Steve Lewin, continues his emergence with the release of “On My Mind,” a reflective and expansive single from his upcoming debut album Superette, due September 26 via Having Fun Records. Following the …
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