Frigid just dropped his new two-track EP No Hibernation, and it lands as a confident statement of intent from the rising producer. As you'll hear below, the project sees him leaning deeper into his bass-driven sound while continuing to strengthen his ties to the UK rap underground, bringing in heavyweight features from Grim Sickers and Rakjay. “Cost Of Living” with Grim … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Sporty O Returns With “Spirit Higher,” Kicking Off His New EP The P.L.U.R. Project
Sporty O is back with “Spirit Higher,” a new single that marks the first release from his upcoming EP The P.L.U.R. Project, arriving in the spring. Designed to uplift and energize, “Spirit Higher” blends emotive melodies with driving dance floor rhythms, channeling the core values of peace, love, unity, and respect. The track sets the creative direction for The P.L.U.R. … [Read more...]
LISTEN: SHDWCSTRS Blurs the Line Between Hip Hop and Electronic Music on new “ALT/GEN” Project
SHDWCSTRS sits somewhere between hip hop and electronic music, pulling from both without fully landing in either world. His sound leans heavily on 808s, dark synths, and atmosphere, with tracks that feel more like late-night moods than polished club records. There is a rawness to his music that feels rooted in real life rather than aesthetics. The tracks are heavy, sometimes … [Read more...]
LISTEN: John Hayes Finds Motion in Stillness on His New Album ‘Closer’
John Hayes’ new album Closer is the sound of forward motion forged in a moment of forced stillness. Long known for his piano driven and ambient work, the Denver based producer makes a decisive leap into immersive electronic territory with a record that feels both deeply personal and quietly powerful. Written largely during recovery from a serious ski injury that left Hayes … [Read more...]
Artist Spotlight: Daijo Continues to Carve His Own Lane in Melodic Techno and House
Daijo has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s more distinctive electronic artists, leaning into melodic techno and house without overpolishing or chasing trends. His productions are restrained, intentional, and built to unfold over time, focusing just as much on atmosphere and pacing as they do on rhythm. Born to an Iranian refugee mother, raised in Hamburg, … [Read more...]
GMO SONIC 2026 Announces Massive Lineup for Biggest Edition Yet at Makuhari Messe
GMO SONIC is set to return to Makuhari Messe on January 17-18 for its biggest edition yet. Perfectly timed for January travelers, the two-day festival continues to cement itself as one of Japan’s premier electronic music events, pairing global headliners with world-class indoor production. Day one brings a stacked, genre-blending lineup featuring Marshmello, Afrojack, Steve … [Read more...]
The Saints Continue Their Rapid Rise in Hard Dance
Hard dance duo The Saints, formed by Jules van de Sant and Rick de Deken, continue to establish themselves as one of the fastest-rising acts in the genre. Built around their concept of Holy Madness, the project merges both artists’ contrasting identities into a sound and performance style that feels intense, emotional, and immediately engaging. Over the past year, the duo has … [Read more...]
MashBit Unveils Canada Debut Show At Harbour Theatre With Dirty Audio & NXSTY
Vancouver’s music scene is gearing up for one of its biggest nights in recent memory. On Saturday, December 20th, 2025, MashBit makes his long-awaited Canada debut at Harbour Theatre, bringing a wave of high-emotion, high-impact energy that fans have been waiting for. From his breakout collaboration with ILLENIUM on “Refugee” to remixes for Gryffin and Seven Lions, MashBit has … [Read more...]
