Category Archives: Hip Hop
Starkey – “Orbits” LP, Canadian dates & ticket contest
Last month, Philadelphia-based producer, DJ & music theory professor at the University Of Philadelphia - Starkey - dropped his third album, Orbits, via Civil Music. It’s a bit of a concept album, highly inspired by science fiction films – incorporating cinematic influences as … Continue reading
Lido Pimienta – live at W2 Lights NYE
As part of W2′s Lights New Year’s Eve celebration, Colombian-born & Toronto-based singer/songwriter Lido Pimienta will make her Vancouver debut alongside a star-studded cast of the finest artists in the city, & beyond. Though she defies all labels by a … Continue reading
gLAdiator – “New” LP, Don Diablo remix + ticket contest for Vancouver show
One of California’s freshest beatmaking exports are LA-based duo gLAdiator, who offered up a brand new full-length release for free download via their soundcloud yesterday. Entitled New, their album is a foray into the currently fertile breeding ground shared between today’s … Continue reading
Fort Knox Five – BC tour & free downloads
Jon H of Fort Knox Five embarks on a tour of western Canada this week, including a stop in Vancouver this Thursday December 6th at Fortune Sound Club, alongside Timothy Wisdom, Willisist of the SHAHdjs, & Ryan Wells – Ryan’s … Continue reading
Kastle – Sandy Relief EP & Vancouver show
A little bit late on this one, as the EP has been up for about a week, but Kastle‘s label Symbols Recordings have released a fine 6-track compilation with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The … Continue reading
The Heatwave – TNGHT Riddim, Guide to Hot Wuk, & Vancouver show
This Saturday, the UK’s premiere dancehall & bashment crew The Heatwave invades Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel for a special night of vibes from Jamaica via England – you can buy advance tickets online here. Earlier this week they posted their new … Continue reading
new EP from Audit / Summer mix from Drifts
Our homey Audit, operating out of Edmonton now, has teamed up with an old schoolmate to form a new duo called Drifts, whom we had the pleasure of seeing hype up dancefloors at both Shambhala Music Festival, as well as … Continue reading
Michael Red presents New Forms Festival Mixtape
In anticipation of this year’s New Forms Festival here in Vancouver, curator Michael Red has put together an hour-long mix of music exclusively from artists that are performing, including international favorites such as Kode9, Sinjin Hawke, Kuedo, Canblaster, Actress & … Continue reading
Clicks & Whistles – Serious Bidness EP
Charlotte, NC beatsmiths Clicks & Whistles have a new EP, Serious Bidness, forthcoming on Distal & Mite‘s Atlanta-based Embassy Recordings, set for 12″ vinyl & digital release on September 17th. The 4 tracks see this duo expanding their scope, featuring more of … Continue reading
