INTERVIEW SERIES WITH MJD

With critically-acclaimed releases, industry awards, his own label (ORIGINS RCRDS), steady touring and work with with notable house music heavyweights like Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Todd Terry and Robert Owens, Josh Butler's evolution over the past decade has been consistent, evident and continues to expand.

Very excited to bring you this interview with SHADED. The Newport Beach native and live electronic music artist talks about his evolving sound design, the performance high versus studio high, challenging aspects of this creative lifestyle, advice he'd give his younger self, and more. With a unique sound variously described as textured, syncopated, synthy, funky and with a constant driving bass, SHADED is an artist genuinely dedicated to his craft, constantly developing and one not to miss. You can check him out this Thursday, May 30th at One Loft here in Toronto. Enjoy getting to know SHADED!

I'm very pumped to bring you this conversation. Kora talks about his background, new project, his take on performing versus being in studio, what to expect from his four hour set this weekend here in Toronto and more!

A nebulous sense of mystique surrounds Belgian DJ and producer, Lost Desert - perhaps fitting as his sonic trademark is equally mystical, etheric and dreamy. After meeting All Day I Dream boss Lee Burridge at a party in Antwerp, the two began collaborating and their connection has since led to gigs around the world with the deep house brand. He makes his way this weekend to Toronto’s Love Child Social House, with support from local legends Jonathan Rosa b2b Sam Haze, for what promises to be a swirly affair - a welcome winter day party to coax us out of hibernation.

Currently based in Barcelona, hailing from Venezuela, DJ/production duo Sergio Muñoz and Israel Sunshine have toured consistently for six years, bringing Fur Coat’s dark, deep, layered sound to dozens of countries and thousands of fans. With critically-acclaimed releases, collaborations with artists including Sasha, Slam, Tale of Us, Nicole Moudaber and most recently Radio Slave, the pair have been a consistent fixture on the techno circuit and continue to grow as they focus on their label, Oddity, more releases and have an eye towards label showcases.

Over four years, Toronto’s Secret Society has grown their community through consistent events (187 weeks straight!), local programming, passion and an intention to unite house music lovers in unique, uplifting and inclusive environments. This Saturday, October 20th, they are teaming up with the Geary Avenue Warehouse Project to celebrate their fourth anniversary with some of the city’s best house music DJs. I caught up with the Secret Society crew to find out more about who they are, how they started, what underground culture means to them, and what's next. Check out our catch up here!

A veteran artist who traveled through four continents last month alone, Smith gave us solid advice about finding balance amidst a heavy tour schedule. We also talked about evolving as an artist, thoughts for anyone wanting to pursue their passion creatively (producers check this out!) and candid views about what he feels would benefit the house music and techno industry currently. 

Vertigo has steadily become a fixture in Toronto's dance music scene over the past year, providing an afterhours home for local talent, internationally-known bookings and lovers of house and techno. It's Vertigo's One Year Anniversary this weekend and I caught up with Vertigo maestro (and manager) Rudee Nik to learn more about him, the club, his philosophy on bookings, underground culture and more. Check out our catch up here!

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