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The Montreal scene knows the importance of local promoters taking the extra step to create special parties. Front Rite and Floral Nights have been leading the way with unique atmospheres, quality bookings, and incredible crowds. The summer welcomes their first collaborative brand, Cenote, as the newest Sunday night party in the Montreal scene. Cenote (sɪˈnoʊti):... Read more »

Mariano Mellino was born in Buenos Aires, a city that gave him his music training and which saw him grow through the years. He was influenced by artists like Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, John Digweed, Sasha, Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomie, and many other house music exponents. Mariano now delivers his music around the world and... Read more »

Stepping out into the Indie Electronic limelight, Montreal’s HOKI are set to release their debut single ‘Almost Home’ on July 12. The collaborative project fuses Varti Deuchoghlian’s diverse experiences as a producer with Australian vocalist Brent McCormick’s powerful songwriting. As somebody always at the forefront of fresh emotive productions, Clarian was a natural fit to remix... Read more »

There are many different ways to run a record label – artistic vision and musical direction are malleable pillars when developing a label’s role in the modern music industry. XYZ was founded, first and foremost, as an outlet for providing full creative control to the incredible personalities we had come to know throughout the years.... Read more »

Swedish producer Hosini sees his delectable ‘Soul Search’ EP brought back to life this month with a fresh remix package. XYZ calls on three label debutants All Day I Dream maestro Powel, Aussie talent Retza and When We Dip’s own Dexter Crowe to provide a new twist to the release and it doesn’t disappoint. Listen to the... Read more »

After a string of renowned open to close sets in New York City over the last 2 years, Canadian artist Kora has lined up his return to Brooklyn for June 21. Once again joining forces with revered local outfit Bespoke Musik, the event sees the pairing takeover the Paper Box on Meadow Street. Following on from... Read more »

Eric Sharp kicks off his 2019 with Monday Blues, featuring frequent creative conspirator and vocalist Zhao – himself fresh back from a live performance in South Africa of his collaboration with Black Coffee. Sharp and Zhao deliver a poignant, deep track whose lyrics depict a theme of struggle and perseverance. The production should speak to... Read more »

Every now and again you hear a piece of music that stops you in your tracks, and “Stone Flower” by Namito certainly grabs your attention. Its rhythmic pulses and atmospheric synths set a mood with guitar chords and a tantalising vocal that breathe life into the track. Atmospheric and thought provoking, the vocals reference a... Read more »

Caracas born, Michigan bred DJ Alo Gonzalez AKA Puma has been making waves in Miami of late with his groove-riddled house and techno blend. Raised in Venezuela before moved to Michigan at the age of 18, Gonzalez became a frequent visitor of Detroit, where he was wooed by the city’s legacy and sounds, experiences that... Read more »

Opius are a new name to the Dublin scene. They have announced their arrival with details of their official launch party in the Button Factory on May 24th, featuring an eclectic lineup of 3 international DJ’s and their own resident DJ from Dublin, Harry Murray. Alberth and Erly Tepshi both from Italy who’s tracks have been... Read more »