Electric Island: Civic Holiday August 1st

Each edition of the Electric Island lineup somehow outdoes the one before it.  This time around the team behind one of Toronto's biggest parties brings you Paul Kalkbrenner, Guy Gerber, and Gui Boratto.  Three legends in their own right, and on top of that they're joined by Andhim and Nitin.  Two cutting edge acts with irreverent styles of their own.  Check out some of our favourite mixes from this lineup below, and get your tickets!

PREVIEW: Ta-Ku's '(M)edian' tour hits Toronto 10/4

Ta-Ku's upcoming EP '(M)edian' EP in Collaboration with Wafia is out August 5th.  Just this morning the announcement was made for the North American tour in support of this brilliant new music.  That includes a Toronto stop on October 4th at the legendary Opera House.  This will mark their first North American shows since their MoMA PS1 show in New York.  The tour begins in Los Angeles on September 21, watch the trailer below and listen to the single 'Meet In The Middle'.

Preview: Senseless at Evergreen Brick Works July 9th

Senseless brings you a party that simply does bear comparison to any other.  The immersive music experience takes place at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto and brings artist of all kinds together to create a space that will awaken the senses.  T.E.E.D., Tube & Berger, and Rodriguez Jr. headline the musical aspect with brilliant support like Nature of Music and Nitin.  Visual artists like curator Amal Peerzada, Simon Falk, Carson Teal, and Sofia Escobar.  Subpac, the company behind a variety of tactile bass enhancing devices brings another phyiscal dimension to the music.  Aroma Tech systems will be installed on site and food from Chef Joe Friday's Via Vai, Leaf & Bone, Super Juice, Calii Love and more. 

For more information check out senseless.me and get your tickets here

Preview: Nite Jewel in Toronto this weekend!

Nite Jewel is touring throughout North America in support of the new album 'Liquid Cool'.  Those of us in Toronto are lucky enough to get not one, but two appearances.  Friday July 8th she performs at The Garrison, and on Saturday afternoon it's a DJ set at the Drake Hotel.  If you're not overjoyed at the chance to attend one or both of these events, then you need to get into this new music.  'Boo Hoo' is the new video, and it's a perfect introduction to the sound of 'Liquid Cool'. 

Get your tickets for the Friday show at the Garrison here, and the Saturday show at the Drake Hotel is FREE, and it starts at 2 pm.

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PREVIEW: FSTVL SZN

For some time Maria Jose Govea (The Supermaniak) has been one of the foremost concert photographers.  She continues to surpise and inspire with her incredible work and contagious positivity.  She's recently started a Skillshare course to help photographers work in tough conditions, and if that's not enough, her work is being featured in a new show.  FSTVL SZN is brought to you by Nuvango, and it brings the work of the Supermaniak to life in a big way.  The photos will be on display from July 13th to September 3rd but the opening party will be too good to miss.

David Matisse of Keys and Krates will be curating and performing the music for the evening.  It's a perfect fit, to have such a unique company and two brilliant artists together for an unforgettable night.  Tickets are available here, and they're free!  See you July 13th!

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