Jazz Amnesty Sound System #15
You get to the club early because you’ve heard these warm up sets are amazing. Jazzy sounds fill the room with a bubbly beat keeping things lively. As the night progresses you sense the energy picking up and leaving you off at the doorstep where the party is at. After …
Future Classic: Sinjin Hawke “The Lights EP”
We’ve all seen our fair share of killer tracks this year, but Sinjin Hawke’s debut EP is solid proof that everyone should hold off a little longer before working on their “best of 2011” lists. For some of you, this may sound like a new name in the game, so …
Lexis “Un Mixtape nommé Piu Piu” – The Montreal Beat Scene (2011)
MIMS & 10kilos.US & ArtBeatMontreal presents: The Rough Guide to what we affectionately call PIU PIU music. TRACKLIST 01. Intro – 1m36s d’extase (Presque Gratis) 02. Kenlo Craqnuques – Jeudi – 01:50 03. Tout’Nou – Heyes – 04:15 04. Qwerty Musique – Moonglass – 06:25 05. Alaclair Ensemble – Colibris …
Future Classic: Kaytradamus “Kaytra LaBoom”
I spent the entire weekend working on this mixtape focused on the Montreal Beats scene in preparation of the much hyped ArtBeat Montreal #4 event featuring guests Mike Slott, Elaquent and Sunclef. As you’re gonna see on the mixtape there are tons of amazing up and coming producers from our …
Poirier “Jet Lag” Mixtape
Poirier, the Ninja Tune signed DJ/Producer based out of Montreal has made us JET LAG, a mix packed with high energy tropical rhythms. Poirier’s signature skill of effortlessly linking disparate genres has led to worldwide collaborations with MCs and DJs from global hip hop, soca, grime, dancehall, booty bass, and …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System #16
The Jazz Amnesty Sound System (or J.A.S.S.) is run by Montreal djs Andy Williams & Sweet Daddy Luv. With an honest admiration, appreciation and awe for the dedication and skills of its honored players, these veteran selectors delve deep into the rich history of jazz in an attempt to weave …
Sarah MK “Think Dat” (Free Track)
Canadian artist Sarah MK is well-intent on redefining the preconceived notion of what a modern-day songstress should sound like. From the harmonious nature of her vocal arrangements, to her melodic compositions reflecting the thoughts and ideas of a woman with a strong sense of purpose, Sarah MK strikes the balance …
Future Classic: Kid Koala “Space Cadet” Book + CD
Perfect addition to a chilly Sunday morning in Montreal! “Can you believe it’s been 8+ years since Kid Koala debuted his graphic novel skills on Nufonia Must Fall? Man, time flies! Since that time, the Montreal-based DJ/artist/tablist has been keeping busy touring the globe (with Radiohead no less), collabing on …
Sarah Linhares Interview
I’ve known Sarah Linhares for a little while now which is why i’m very happy to see her releasing her first record called “Messages from the Future” out soon on Moonstarr’s PTR Records. Her tracks have already started to get some radio play with Djs like Gilles Peterson and hmmm… …
Lexis article in La Presse, Montreal
Hey there, just thought I’d scan a really great article on little old me that was published last weekend in La Presse, one of the daily newspapers in Montreal. It’s in french so hmmm… well, good luck.
Kenlo Craqnuques “Jeudi / Picots Cheapos”
It’s the return one of the 2 kings of the “piu piu” wave (the other being VLooper). Kenlo Craqnuques is one of our best and most original beatmakers in Quebec and Canada. He gets love from heads from Japan to LA. In fact, whenever I bring artists over for Montreal …
LEFTO’s Montreal / Quebec Road Movie
Had the pleasure of hanging out with LEFTO these past couple of days as he was on vacation in Montreal and Quebec. I was also standing by when he was shooting all those little visual oddities! Actually one of the best Montreal road movies I’ve seen! You’re welcome back any …