Tribute to Roy Ayers – Selected by GrandHuit
From @grandhuit_ I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even …
Back 2 U — Episode 9: MUE (hosted by Lexis)
The ambient/IDM Montreal-based duo MUE (Catherine Debard and Léon Lo) drop by Lexis’ place for another killer episode of the Back 2 U monthly show. We are huge fans of their music (highly recommend their album titled Les Vasières) but also of each of their solo ventures, Catherine under the …
FWD >> Ep 01: “Multi-instrumentalist uses his voice for the first time” a discussion with Rafa Aslan
In this brand-new interview series, we invite artists we love to present their newest work in their own words. We felt that too often, album releases are reviewed by music journalists who interpret and give the record a rating based on their personal viewpoints (and sometimes biases). This is why …
BALANCE #579 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
After an unplanned (prolonged) break, Spacewalker is back to squeeze in one final show in 2024! A balanced diet as you’re already accustomed to – a bit of city pop from Eri Ohno, spiritual jazz from Pu Poo Platter, fusiony disco from Colletivo Immaginario, West London vibes from Stefano de …
Back 2 U — Episode 7: AKI from COSMOS RECORDS (hosted by Lexis)
Lexis welcomes another very special guest to his monthly record hang: Aki from the legendary Cosmos Records. The Toronto-based shop is very high up on the list of most influential and important digging spots in the world. Dilla, Madlib & Pete Rock have dug through these crates. Beyond the exclusive …
Back 2 U — Episode 6: FERIAS (hosted by Lexis)
“Back at it for the sixth episode of the Back 2 U monthly show on Kiosk Radio, featuring my friends Guthrie and Alina from the Ferias collective whose events have had such a positive impact on the local scene. Everyone in Montreal right now knows that the Ferias parties are …
Back 2 U — Episode 5: DESTINY (hosted by Lexis)
“I’m very happy to welcome Destiny, one of my favorite DJs and diggers (and drummers) in Montreal for the fifth episode of Back 2 U. Whenever we share the turntables or I hear her play, she always wows me with her eclecticism, originality and energy. We definitely share the same …
Back 2 U — Episode 4: THe LYONZ (hosted by Lexis)
Lexis welcomes special guests to his kitchen table for friendly music hangouts. Inspired by the back-to-back DJ format, the show is an improvised listening and conversation session where each person plays handpicked gems they love and shares stories about these records. Episode 4: An absolute pleasure to welcome the DJ/Production …
Back 2 U — Episode 3: DOC’TRIN (hosted by Lexis)
Lexis welcomes special guests to his kitchen table for friendly music hangouts. Inspired by the back-to-back DJ format, the show is an improvised listening and conversation session where each person plays handpicked gems they love and shares stories about these records. Episode 3: Doc’trin is just a guy you want …