“PIU PIU Documentary” – Exclusive Free Beatape
Well, it’s finally time to tell you about a project we’ve been involved in for a couple months now. We are helping put together a documentary on the on the very inspiring beat scene we have in Montreal these days. It’s called “PIU PIU: Exploring the Montreal Beat Scene” A …
Forgotten Treasure: Shades of Culture “Mindstate” (1998)
So I went to the 2nd edition of the Montreal Hip Hop Awards last night and found myself feeling pretty confused about the Montreal Hip Hop scene. It seems we all have our own definition of what Hip Hop is, which is to be expected but an award show in …
Show Review: The Goods (April 28th 2012)
We rarely do reviews of shows or personal recaps of a gigs here. But every now and then, a special night comes along that reminds you why you started doing this in the first place. Why you are always very patient with so-so gigs; because you know that one will …
Future Classic: Dead Obies “Collation vol.1”
Dead Obies you’re killing me! I honestly can’t even listen to anything else since I coped this free album on bandcamp this Saturday morning. I’m talking the kind of album that you immediately transfer to your iphone, ipod, usb, hard drive, shit you even make a CD copy cause all …
Guest Mix: Poirier “Masala Mix” (2005)
Brand new old mix by Poirier, good homie of the extended MIMS family and creator of very influential nights in recent years : “Bounce Le Gros” at Zoobizarre and “Karnival” at Belmont. Although Poirier is well known for his production work with over 10 years in the game with labels …
24 Hours of Vinyl #3 in Pictures
The third edition of the 24 Hours of Vinyl was another great success and we think we have a bit of a movement going on here. Over 4,000 listeners from all over the world tuned in to every show! Check out the pictures of the 3rd edition.
Jazz Amnesty Sound System #22
The history of the motion picture industry goes way back to the turn of the 20th century, at about the same time “jass” was forming at the mouth of The Big Muddy. Due to the fact that these two art forms grew up side by side there are many examples …
MIMS’ 24 Hours of Vinyl – Edition #3
What started last December out as a pretty wacky idea to beat the winter blues has turned into one of the most rewarding and fun projects we’ve done in the 5 years of Music Is My Sanctuary. The concept is pretty simple, invite some of our friends to share some …
24 HOV Mixes: RILLY GUILTY (Montreal)
Here is a pretty awesome mix rescued from our very first “24 Hours of Vinyl” event. The whole event was probably my personal favorite of 2011 because I had some of Montreal’s most interesting DJ’s come through will absolutely wonderful music. It was quite the religious experience actually! Well, definitely …
Jai Nitai Lotus & INQBTR “Eyes Wide Whut”
Great new track from Jai Nitai Lotus (Anti Cupid EP, The Notice, Nu High) who I finally met a few weeks ago but has been doing his thing as a producer and MC in Montreal for a while now. Great collaboration on this one with the man Scott C aka …
Music Is My Sanctuary – Show #55
#55 one week late but hopefully it makes up for it in dopeness! We made a Montreal special on LEFTO’s show last week, which is why we’re a bit late for this one. So here is the best of the past months’ discoveries! Tracklist 01. Tom Waits – Step Right …
Future Classic: Alaclair Ensemble “Vire De Bow” (Sikh Knowledge Remix)
Ayoye. First DJ Duff took a crack at it, then the kid Kaytradamus went and flipped it, now Sikh Knowledge comes through and knocks this one into the stratosphere. Just make sure you got the bass set to “ham & cheese sammich”. Ho-lee. Visit Alaclair.com for more high school hijinks. …