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Farewell Faktory

July 2, 2011

Tonight we bid farewell to one of the unquestioned staples of the Toronto electronic music scene, The Social’s Faktory Saturday; founded by booking visionaries Mike Scrimshaw & Ryan Burton. This weekly arrangement, which has gone steady for well over two years, rewrote the script on bringing conscious DJ/producers to the city, including folks like Untold, Soul Clap, Art Department, Damian Lazarus, Justin Martin, Douster, Teki Latex, Orgasmic, Roska, SBTRKT, Zombie Disco Squad, Camel, Round Table Knights, just to name a handful.

This evening, The Faktory will open its doors one more time to a number of influential local acts, including names like Brandon Sek, St. Mandrew, Nitin, and of course, our good friend Poupon. We’d encourage you to stop by, pay your respects, and rejoice in the wonderful memories that this nostalgic space has provided over the years. That being said, don’t dwell too long on The Social’s closing, as a completely new venue, tabbed The Hoxton, is set to open by summer’s end — ensuring that much of the same quality will continue to flow to our ears.

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inTORview: Round Table Knights

January 21, 2011

Almost one year ago, we held our very first inTORview segment, which featured the likes of electronic music’s shining prince, Louis Brodinski. The concept was catchy, an explicit play on the word interview, so as to insinuate that the artist was playing a gig in Toronto. Genius, if we do say so ourselves, but we must admit, these close encounters are too few and far between, so a conscious effort will be made by us to conduct more of the like. Today we’re very happy to announce that we caught up with one of the premier duos in the realm of house music, Made To Play’s DJ/producing tandem, Round Table Knights — who are coincidentally our headliner for this Saturday. We touch all topics branching from hip-hop music, to picking sides in Black Swan; you don’t wanna miss this.

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Huge congratulations to you two upon the completion of the forthcoming album on Made To Play. The “Say What” Album Sampler gave us a taste of what to expect, but we’re curious about the tenuous process of creating a house music album. Was there a unique direction you guys chose to take with the album (a theme, maybe), or was it a bunch of pieces that eventually just came together?

The basic idea was to make a real album. Not just some dance tracks that can only be enjoyed in the club. We wanted to do something that works in the club, as well as at home, or in the car. The album should be like one of our mixes, with all the different influences we have, but at the end it should be house music.

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Your relationship with Made To Play has rendered three massive EPs, all of which have been very well-received by the house music community. Talk about your relationship with label-boss Jesse Rose, and how influential he’s been to your work, and evolution as DJs.

We have been fans of Made To Play since day one. The label has always had quite a big influence on us, so it was a big honour to hear that Jesse Rose liked our stuff so much. We first met Jesse when we opened for him in Switzerland, and that was also where he first heard Calypso. He loved the song, and one week later it was signed to Made To Play. That was a big step in our career.

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There’s no denying that “Calypso” almost perfected the tropical/ethno house sound that was so popular over the past two years. In general, has that specific sound begun to expire, or will there always be ways to keep tribal/tropical/ethno house fresh and enticing?

Its like with every sound. Someone comes up with it, it gets popular and after a while you get sick of it because everybody’s doing the same thing. Its just normal, but there will always be elements that stay and help to improve future music. The interesting thing is gonna be who is taking which elements, playing with it until they come up with something new. The learning process in never over.

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With darker strands of Techno music, more specifically Acid, and Deep House seeing such a renaissance as of late, do you guys see your sets going noticeably deeper, or do you make a point of keeping your sets fun and bouncy?

Our sets are always different. We never prepare. We usually arrive one hour before the set, check out the club and the crowd, then one of us starts with a song ,and from there on it’s back-to-back till the end of the set. But it’s true, we notice it ourselves that our sets getting deeper than maybe one year ago. That has to do with our interest in developing our music and our DJ sets. We wanna do new, fresh stuff. Improvement is the most important thing.

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We’re always curious about what artists think of the contrast between European and North American club culture. You’ve been across the pond a couple times now, where do you see the main differences between the two?

The main thing is maybe that nights start earlier here in North America than in Europe. But then again Europe is very different too from country to country. Some people told us before we came here, that North Americans like it ‘harder’, that we couldn’t play as deep as we play in Europe, but that’s not true. We play the same kind of sets over here as we would play over there. It’s all about your attitude on stage and how you combine your songs.

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We understand your early DJ career was rooted in serious turntablism, being big fans of the ITF and DMC. Hip-Hop remains a massive musical sector in North America. Do you guys keep up to date with the going-ons in rap culture?

Yes, we were big scratch nerds. We still have a lot of old DMC and ITF videos at home…haha. We still follow the hip-hop scene a little bit, but its not like it has a big influence in our music. But it can happen that we play some hip-hop tunes in our set. That’s always fun.

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You guys just recently put together a remix for your countrymen, Mercury, which dropped on one of our favorite labels, GOMMA. We were so impressed by Mercury, we were wondering if you could give us the inside track on any other budding talents from your homeland?

Yes, check out Mercury they are amazing, and there will be more stuff coming soon from them! Also check out Jagged and if you like it a bit more tropical, check out Wildlife! I’m sure you already know Deetron and Dimlite.

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RTK is part of a close-knit rat-pack so to speak, with the likes of Mowgli, Solo, Jesse Rose, Zombie Disco Squad, Renaissance Man, Camel and several others. Tell us about the dynamic when you’re together with those guys. Who’s the funniest, who parties hardest, etc. etc.?

We love those guys, and it’s so amazing to be part of this big family. It’s fun with everyone, but the best thing is when we’re all together, then it gets messy…haha.

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Who are some of the DJ/Producers you guys look up to (past or present)? Who have you seen lately that you’ve been especially impressed by?

Homework are great! And one of our favourite labels at the moment is Suol. We are also big fans of James Blake, and Jamie XX.

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Who is Reverend Beat-Man, from ‘Cut To The Top’?

Reverend Beat-Man is a voodoo Garage Rock Legend from Bern. Check his amazing label, Voodoo Rhythm, and if you have the chance, go check him out live. He’s an amazing performer!!

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We understand you guys are somewhat big movie buffs, in regard to Black Swan — Mila Kunis, or Natalie Portman?

Natalie Portman!!! We love her!!!

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Last question here gentlemen. What’s the best thing in Bern that we don’t know about?

In the summer you can swim in the river called Aare. This really is the best thing you can do! After this, go to Club Bonsoir ;-)

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Thanks very much for doing this guys, and we look forward to catching up with you again at The Social on Saturday. We’re certain that the Faktory will have the “Really Good” sign positioned all over the place! Cheers!

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Top Ten EPs Of 2010

January 1, 2011

Our musical sympathies have gained a year of maturity, and the ever-changing landscape of popular dance music has shifted — both important factors that have weighed heavily on these EP selections. I’d like to think we were a bit more bold in our decision-making for the top EPs of this past year, as compared to our Top 10 EPs of 2009. Looking back at ’09, I almost feel like we were gung-ho on mass appeasement, ensuring we were aligned with the safe-haven of widespread appeal. Whereas for 2010, we were relentless slaves to our own musical passion, selecting releases that we, on a visceral level, were moved by. One thing that hasn’t changed is that our assessment looks at these releases both on a track-by-track level, and how the work coalesces as a whole. Enjoy.

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Top Ten EPs of 2010:

01 | Coma Cat

Artist: Tensnake
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Defected Records / Permanent Vacation
Release Date: January 2010
Cat #: PERMAVAC049-1
Beatport

Any electronic dance music aficionado could have predicted that 2010 was disco’s year for the taking, but no one could have foreseen the impression that Tensnake’s Coma Cat EP left on music enthusiasts of all denominations. With arguably two of the top-20 tracks of the year, in Need Your Lovin and Coma Cat, there is little mystery as to why this release represents the absolute pinnacle of all dance music for 2010. Simply put, every time we hear those glass-orb disco stabs during the second breakdown of Coma Cat, time virtually stands still, reality becomes blurred, and our goosebumps are the only physical reminder that we’re still alive.

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02 | Variations

Artist: Gesaffelstein
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Turbo
Release Date: November 2010
Cat #: TURBO093
Beatport

We were privileged enough to discover the unmistakable aura of Gesaffelstein back in August, when we ventured on an impromptu road-trip to Montreal to celebrate Turbo’s unveiling of Azari & III, alongside Mike Mind and Thomas von Party. The evening proceeded as any other, impressive yet ordinary, that is until Mike cued the track Selected Faces off of the Variations EP. My heart instantly crept into my throat, and I knew that this was something alien; some piece of bygone electronica from the Turbo vault that was destined to save us from vintage techno mediocrity. In one sentence, this release was techno’s black swan for 2010, crafted with surgical precision, innocently lured into the most menacing depths of rave, treading the silk thread that separates absurdity with genius.

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03 | Without You / Vampire Nightclub

Artist: Art Department (Kenny Glasgow & Jonny White)
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Crosstown Rebels
Release Date: August 2010
Cat #: CRM064
Beatport

This one represents a resounding “win” for the city of Toronto, but honestly speaking, geographic sympathies played absolutely no part in our assessment of this two-track release from Art Department. Without You has been repeatedly billed as the track of 2010, resuscitating the haunted allure of house music from the 1990′s. Vampire Nightclub continues this trajectory, with the same melodic harmonies, unmistakable downtempo basslines, slow mode arpeggiators, and timely vocal assistance from the always eccentric Seth Troxler. Not to mention, their set at The Social during Nuite Blanche was one of the most impressive musical experiences of the year.

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04 | Midnight Madness

Artist: Clement Meyer
Remixing Artists: Olibusta, Sian Finglas
Label: Get The Curse Music
Release Date: March 2010
Cat #: GTCM001
Beatport

Some will suggest that we’ve gone completely off the board for our number four selection, but we must warn you not to let a veil of ignorance sway your sentiments. Clement Meyer’s Midnight Madness EP was the inaugural release from Get The Curse Music, a Parisian label that was sown from the seeds of an incredible collection of podcasts and one of the most respected techno blogs on the web. This release stands out for its willingness to take chances, refusing direction, except those that lead to the obscure. A Bucket of Blood easily makes my top-10 track list for the year, and the Olibusta remix of Midnight Madness isn’t so far off either.

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05 | U Got Me

Artist: Lee Foss
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Hot Creations
Release Date: August 2010
Cat #: HOTC003
Beatport

Throwback 90′s house was an undeniable recipe for success this past year, but I must add that only in the rarest of instances was it done properly. Lee Foss’ U Got Me EP was one of the shining examples of how soulful vocals, deep bass guitar riffs, pitched-down grooves and massive snares could still be tasteful, and incredible. A couple different tunes off this EP have solidified a lofty place in our overall track rankings, and you can expect the entire Hot Creations label (founded by Jamie Jones) to hold their own in our 2010 label rankings as well.

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06 | Honey Comb / Brood Comb

Artist: Matt Walsh
Remixing Artists: Camel, Monsieur Monsieur, Sei A, Clement Meyer, Mike Mind, etc.
Label: Waxon Music / Seinan Music
Release Date: April 2010 / July 2010
Cat #: WOM003 / SEI006
Beatport / Beatport

Matt Walsh’s Honey Comb (released on Wax:On) and Brood Comb (released on Seinan) was billed as two separate releases, but given the fact that they contain remixes for the same song, we took the liberty to combine them. Featuring a King’s ransom of quality remixes by some of the world’s finest techno and house music producers, this double release is 2010′s prime example of “strength in numbers”. Whether it was Monsieur Monseiur’s big room rendition, Mike Mind‘s always reliable acid cut, or the obscure piece by Clement Meyer — there was something for everyone on this two part remix package, amounting to a great debut for Matt Walsh.

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07 | Black Billionaires

Artist: Carte Blanche (Mehdi & Riton)
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Ed Banger / Because Music
Release Date: May 2010
Cat #: BEC5772672
Beatport

When we heard through the grapevine that DJ Mehdi and Henry Riton were collaborating on an EP for Ed Banger, the expectations were instantly sky-high. Bearing this in mind when we finally got our hands on the release, we were still blown away. Gare Du Nord is the tune that resonates almost universally among EDM listeners; a track which takes us back to Miami’s Winter Music Conference 2010, when Brodinski, Mehdi and Busy P spun back-to-back-to-back at a venue formerly known as the White Room. What a party, what a song. Great to see Ed Banger back on the map with quality releases, and we look forward to more from this talented tandem.

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08 | Calypso

Artist: Round Table Knights
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Made To Play
Release Date: February 2010
Cat #: MTP025
Beatport

This release changed the way the world now looks at the steel drum. Perhaps the most infectious melody of the year, Calypso was the track that effectively wrote the book on tropical house, and simultaneously closed the book on tropical house, as few were brave enough to emerge from this track’s shadow. The B-side on this two track collection, entitled Drop The Dow, is no throw-away either, albeit a much more traditional house cut. The massive success of Round Table Knights was a big win for Jesse Rose, and the entire camp at Made To Play, and with an LP set for an early 2011 release, RTK is set for another big year.

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09 | Forever You

Artist: L-Vis 1990
Remixing Artists: N/A
Label: Night Slugs
Release Date: July 2010
Cat #: NS005
Beatport

Forever You is one of those rare instances where futurism and anachronism haphazardly collide to produce something truly brilliant, and refreshing. Last year it was Reckless For Your Love by our Toronto homies Azari & III, and this year it was L-Vis 1990′s turn, with this beautiful release on Night Slugs. The entire EP comes together beautifully with an essential dub mix, a very enticing reprise, as well as two b-side originals for good measure. The original mix also ranks quite highly in our top automotive cruising tunes for 2010.

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10 | Vaporizer

Artist: Gingy & Bordello
Remixing Artists: Rynecologist
Label: This Is Music / More Music
Release Date: August 2010
Cat #: TIMORE004
Beatport

Vaporizer was one the most innovative hard-hitting techno tracks of the year, and it didn’t take long for the likes of Simian Mobile Disco, Dubfire & Brodinski to notice. We hate to use the term banger, but we love to use the word tasteful, so we’ll pair them together here and call it a day. Vaporizer is summed up with one of the most well-thought-out grooves we had heard all year, and a synth that balanced the attack, the resonance, and the release all seamlessly — amounting to a shriek that ultimately sounds like Satan tearing souls apart. Add to this a super-groovy remix by the lava-hot Rynecologist, and a catchy minimal B-side, entitled Partikal, it would have been silly to leave this release off our final rankings.

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11 | Mommy/ Daddy

Artist: Populette
Remixing Artists: TBD, Harkin & Raney
Label: Throne Of Blood
Release Date: March 2010
Cat #: TOB004
Beatport

Is it techno? Is it acid? Is it disco? We’re not quite sure why we’re so enamored with this release by Populette, but you can certainly start with the infectious rave stabs in the Original mix of Daddy, moving on to the ice-cold acid bassline, eventually layered with a totally opportune conga loop. Ok, I’ve figured it out, we love this release because it literally amalgamates everything we know and appreciate about electronic music into two near-perfect original tracks. The two remixes aren’t much more than a bonus for us here, but we can honestly say that both Mommy and Daddy showcase Populette’s vice grip on good electronic music.

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12 | Man From Earth Remixes

Artist: Jori Hulkkonen
Remixing Artists: Astronomer, Sei A, Jesper Dahlback, Matt Walsh, Alex Jones, Guy J
Label: Turbo
Release Date: March 2010
Cat #: TURBO079
Beatport

When this release first came out, I thought it was destined to be number one in our 2010 EP rankings. Obviously my infatuation cooled, but my undying love for each of these tunes lives on. The Astronomer remix of Man From Earth will go down as own of the most underrated techno tunes of 2010, presenting something so mysterious, yet so enjoyable. Oh yes, the Sei A remix, the Guy J remix, the Jesper Dahlback remix and the Matt Walsh/Alex Jones collabo on the EP aren’t too bad either. It’s really unfortunate that Turbo couldn’t get a half-decent line-up for this remix package. What a shame… Seriously though, it doesn’t doesn’t get much better than this for a bundle of techno remixes.

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13 | Arma EP

Artist: French Fries
Remixing Artists: Bok Bok, Tomb Crew, BeatauCue
Label: Youngunz
Release Date: January 2010
Cat #:
Beatport

Granted that this one-time vogue sound is well past its expiry date, it would have certainly been unfair to leave this EP off our list entirely. Both Senta and Predador were influential in the same foreign vocal – big drum – tropical house vein as tunes like Calypso, and they were undeniable dance floor gems. The remixes on this EP are fun and enticing as well, enlisting a young and fresh group of talent. There is no mistaking that this was the coming out party for French label Youngunz.

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HARD Gets Haunted

October 15, 2010

In an attempt to hype up a pair of very intimidating Halloween jams in Los Angeles, HARD have commissioned Mr. Ed Banger, aka Pedro Winter, aka Busy P, as well as Mr. Tastemaker, aka Louis Brodinski to put together a little promo mix. The compilation certainly doesn’t lack star power, and embodies 17 thrashing tracks fusing everything from electro to techno and back again. It would be kinda silly to point out one or two cuts worth paying particular attention to, as this mix sets the standard for today’s most relevant electronic music. Love it or hate it, this mix bumps hard and is guaranteed to incite the masses.

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Tracklist

01 DANIEL HAAKSMAN // Hands Up (Jan Driver Rmx)
02 NT89 & CAMEL // Flush
03 KEITH // Get up Ouch
04 RACHEL BARTON // Goose Step (Justin Martin Rmx)
05 BREACH // Man Up
06 LA RIOTS // The Drop (Duke Dumont ‘Thudding Like Elmer’ Rmx)
07 SOVNGER & ALEX GOPHER // Breathless (Alex Gopher Night Rmx)
08 TIGA // You gonna Want Me (Hey Today Rmx)
09 DISCO OF DOOM // Sex Face
10 NOM DE STRIP // Tickler
11 STEVE ANGELLO // Knas (Wafa Re-edit)
12 NOVALIMA // Machete (Savage Skulls & French Fries Rmx)
13 HARVARD BASS // O.N.U.R.P.
14 LVIS 1990 // Forever You
15 BRENMAR & NGUZU NGUZU // Knee Deep
16 WILDLIFE // Metazoa
17 SKREAM // Rolling Kicks

Running Time: 0:52:33
Quality: 320 kbps

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Brodinski & Busy P — HARD Haunted Mansion Promo Mix (Soundcloud)

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Summer Sessions LIVE: Volume IV

September 5, 2010

We kinda alluded to this already, but seriously, how is it already September? Yet, another warm summer of good friends, good cheer and good music has passed us by, and now fall is right around the corner. We’re proud to say that electroTO‘s summer will last a couple more weeks, as we slowly unveil the final chapter of our Summer Sessions Live Mix Series. This final installment was recorded in concert with The Faktory, at our Social Thursday collaboration, which featured the likes of Meech, Golden Gloves (Poupon), Bordello, and of course, our guest of honour, Camel (Deadfish UK). As has been the case with all of our Summer Sessions, this one showcases a bunch of new production from our family of artists, some risky mixing, and a result that is seamless. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end, for our exclusive mix with Camel.

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GOLDEN GLOVES | electroTO Summer Sessions: Volume IV

This mix provides us with yet another chapter in the constant and steady aural evolution of Golden Gloves. It’s important to note that this specific mix showcases a very significant hardware change, as Ben has opted to move away from the reliable CDJ-Serato set up, taking matters into his own hands (or ears) with a straight CDJ arrangement. Regardless of the equipment modification, the mixing was on-point as usual, showcasing a very nice selection of languid house tracks, all paving the way for the eventual arrival of Camel. A couple notable cuts to pay particular attention to include work from labels like Dirtybird, Play it Down, and Snatch!.

Golden Gloves | electroTO Summer Sessions Volume IV by electroTO

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MEECH | electroTO Summer Sessions: Volume IV

Let’s be honest, it’s rare to see Michel Fournier aka Meech behind the decks before 11pm, but on Thursday August 26th, it was his turn to serve in that role. Although we were curious as to how he would handle it, we weren’t surprised when our homie managed to put together one of his best live mixes to date, one that we’re genuinely feeling, and bumping in our own audio contraptions. It all starts off at a subtle 116bpm with the brilliant Bostro Pesopeo remix of Sally Shapiro’s Love In July. From there, it’s a melodic journey through the finest in low-bpm house, techno, and those in between, finally ending off in the 125bpm neighbourhood, with Sussuro (5am Mix) , one of many projects Meech has taken up with Faceless Management newcomer, Meati.

Meech | electroTO Summer Sessions Volume IV by electroTO

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Previous Summer Sessions: Volume I, Volume II, Volume III

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What’s Good Wednesday!?

August 25, 2010

We’re always a tad over-excited when we can personally contribute to the impact of What’s Good Wednesday!? by bringing international DJ talent to town. Our helping hand comes specifically on this Thursday (tomorrow night) when Deadfish Audio DJ/Producer Camel comes to town to dazzle The Social, alongside trusty DJs Golden Gloves, Meech and Bordello. This one promises to be a truly rare passage through quality house and tech house, treating the most seasoned listener to a wide array of exclusive noises. Camel’s tremendous quality has been well documented on this page and we are bubbling with excitement to see this young gun strut his stuff on those fancy CDJ2000′s at The Social.

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Thursday

The Headliner: CAMEL — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener: Calvertron, Barletta & More — Thursday @ Nocture
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The Opener: Barletta, O-God & Paul David — Thursday @ Sutra
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The Opener: Lucie Tic & Fawn Big Canoe — Thursday @ Andy Poolhall
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The Closer: Mike Shannon — Thursday @ Cobra
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Friday

The Headliner: St. Mandrew, Bordello & Andy Ares — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: The Rub, Smalltown DJs & Tom Wrecks — Friday @ The Drake
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The Opener: Nave C, Hutch & More — Friday @ The Social
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The Opener: Denise Benson, Pho, Orly & More — Friday @ Andy Poolhall
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Saturday

The Headliner: Stephan Bodzin — Saturday @ Footwork
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The Opener: Blatta & Inesha w/ Torro Torro — Saturday @ The Social
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The Opener: PeaceTreaty w/ Gooffee & More — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Carlo Lio, James Teej & More — Saturday @ Beach Location
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Camel Ride

August 19, 2010

One week from today.

Once again, blogging superpower electroTO has teamed up with promotion mastermind The Faktory to bring you an event that combines all things beautiful about Toronto’s electronic music scene. The latest edition features a very dear guest, making his North American debut, and more specifically, one of the most promising DJ talents in the world.

In the spring of 2009, we stumbled upon an infantile tech-house label based out the UK by the name of Deadfish Audio (a label that we’ve repeatedly flaunted on this very space). Spearheaded by lead-man Mowgli, the steady stream of innovative releases opened our eyes to a very refreshing take on house music, and left a lasting impression that eventually won our unquestioned support.

Thursday August 26th will celebrate the man who is arguably the diamond jewel of the Deadfish Audio crew, both as a DJ & as a producer — Camel. With three stellar EP releases and a whole slew of incredible remixes in the last year and a half, Camel has asserted himself as the most sought out young producer in the house and tech house game. Period. Mark this one on your calendar, it’s going to be special.

SOCIAL THURSDAY • CAMEL (DEADFISH, ITA) • AUG 26

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Tom Can Play

April 25, 2010

It always brings a smile to our face when we can bring you some of the latest work from one of the top labels in the realm of proper house music; of course, here we’re referring to Deadfish Audio. As we’ve explained several times before, Deadfish bossman, Mowgli, has the undeniable ability of identifying talented house music producers who are bubbling beneath the surface of electronic notoriety, and giving them the opportunity to show the world what’s really good. We’ve seen this happen with some of our creme de la creme favorites, including the likes of Camel, Round Table Knights, and Solo.

Birmingham native, Mr. Tom Flynn, has observably been the latest producer to seize his opportunity under the Deadfish umbrella, and make the most of it. Coming off the successful release of his Magia EP just a month-or-so ago, Flynn’s follow-up effort goes by the name Hotel Rooms EP, and includes two very versatile tracks. Neither have much of a wow-factor, but their honest and pure approach to house music make them very appealing DJ tools, with tons of utility. Check out the EP’s A2 entitled Just Can’t Play and find out for yourself.

Tom Flynn – Just Can’t Play

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Tom Flynn | myspace | deadfish

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Smoking Trumpet

February 28, 2010

This past week, we kinda had a theme here at electroTO. With posts published on both the Round Table Knights, as well as Zombie Disco Squad, we were trying to shed light on the next generation of dominant house-music producers. Today, we will continue that trend by discussing one of Deadfish Audio‘s most prized possessions, Italian-born producer, Camel.

Camel is yet another budding DJ/Producer who got off to a ferocious start in 2010, with the release of his Zig Zag EP on the aforementioned Deadfish Audio label, managed by Mowgli. The track that we’re featuring today is actually not from that release, and in fact, it’s not from any official release. The track “Smoking Trumpet” has been popping up in relevant sets across Europe, and just recently infiltrated the interwebs (at the utter jubilation of the electronic music community).

Being indiscriminate supporters of everything that comes out of the Deadfish camp, often times our support will be utterly blind — but we can truthfully say that this track is special. Certainly, the horn sample has become cliché after the likes of Jesse Rose, Crookers and virtually everyone at Sound Pellegrino got a hold of the sound package, but Camel manages to keep it unique, stemming from his sheer mastery of drum selection, and sample phrasing. The track bumps like few others, and solidifies this dude as yet another member of the house music renaissance movement. Enjoy.

Camel – Smoking Trumpet (Original Mix)

Camel | myspace | beatport

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Camel

The Headliner: CAMEL — Thursday @ The Social Click here for more details.

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The Headliner: CAMEL — Thursday @ The Social
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