All over the world, festivals – whether small or large – are becoming more aware of their ecological footprint and the potential consequences live entertainment can have to the environment. From the direct impact of waste and physical production over land, to the indirect impact of flying in artists from around the world, now more […]
Many music producers often struggle with the same issue: after a couple sessions, with time spent in between dedicated studio hours, a track is shaping up really nicely and then boom… you get stuck on a loop, turning in circles and losing creativity until you get tired of hearing the track. There’s also the fact […]
Shades of Blk are a unique Montreal techno duo made of Steve Bacolias aka Bacs & Massimo Bergamin, aka Woe. They have been recognized for their thrilling sets at Stereo Montreal, among other Montreal venues. Constantly cruising their unique and innovative sound on their own imprint “Blk Blox Recordings”, Shades of Blk have turned many […]
Electronic music, although considered to be a genre by many, is in essence a medium where a particular process takes place – a compositional process and a performative process. This process occurs first in its artistic production, transferring from studio to event space where it conjures states of trance in its participants, and then to […]
Techno listeners can feel bogged down by sounds and themes which saturate the genre. Throw a stone into endless catalogues of music on Beatport and SoundCloud, and you’ll hit a number of artists and DJ’s who you feel create more or less, variations of the same thing. Where does one go when in search of […]
Sitting down with Calling Marian on the Portimão beach, during Shesaid.so‘s first ever conference, MEETSSS, was a laidback exchange with a self-made woman, genuinely possessed by what she does. Refreshingly blunt, Calling Marian emanates an inspired DIY no-nonsense, navigating what works for her and putting it out with sincerity. This young producer, DJ and label […]
“Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.” -Agatha Christie It was on these words that Cazar was conjured; what has become a weekly escape into high-spirited music and decor started out as a single, strong intuition. Intuition of what a truly multi-sensorial experience could look like in our local nightlife. […]
The beloved Stereo Montreal will be – as always – ringing in the New Year with a bang for a 9 hour round of VISION. After a Stereobar run with Atish, locals Hicky & Kalo will be joined upstairs by Crosstown Rebels’ Serge Devant and the head of Endless himself, Luca Bacchetti. Luca has mesmerized […]
This New Year’s Eve, we’re kicking off the New Year at Fonderie Darling to groove along to one of Montreal’s most celebrated electronic music artists, alongside a stacked lineup of local favorites. Over the last few years, Revolution has wowed its crowds and put on unforgettable parties featuring Joel Mull and Sebastien Leger. If you’re […]
This is what we love about our city and its local scene : it never stops delivering amazing events and getting our favorite artists back behind the decks for the sole satisfaction of our souls. It’s the last week before the well deserved holiday season; some are scratching up their revision sheets, others are doing […]