Based in Montreal, Pete Philips is part of a new wave of live electronic artists redefining how dance music is performed on stage. Blending modular synthesis, guitar, and vocals into a hybrid performance format, his work sits somewhere between electronic live act, indie songwriting, and melodic club music. Originally emerging under the moniker Poe (CA), […]
How did it feel to finally perform in the Middle East for the first time? Did the energy of the crowd meet your expectations? Honestly, it felt amazing. We didn’t really know what to expect. We’d heard great things, but being there in person was a whole different story. The moment we got on […]
Crescenzo delivers deep, hypnotic grooves with a dark, sensual edge. He reads the room with precision, guiding dancefloors through energy-driven journeys across Montreal’s leading house and techno venues. In this conversation, we explore the stories behind Crescenzo’s sound, delving into his background, inspirations, and significant life events. He also reflects on his recent mix recorded […]
What genres or sounds have you been diving into lately, and how are they shaping your current production or DJ sets? For me, good music is good music. I started as a progressive house DJ in 2003, then my sound moved through electro, minimal, tribal and deep influences, and it keeps evolving. I am not […]
What genre or sounds have you recently become obsessed with, and how has it influenced your mixing or selection style? I’ve always been drawn to a wide spectrum of sounds: disco, soulful house, afro grooves, and acid sounds. My taste is intentionally miscellaneous, and I naturally gravitate toward music that moves something deeper in me. […]
Where did the name Hoopalai come from? It came from the idea of creatively being on a slippery floor! How did Montreal’s underground scene impact your sound? Our influences mainly come from the ’90s and the original rave era, where we first got involved as DJ & promoter and curators. That period had something truly […]