Get Your Groove On With Phoenix (video)

Posted by Nelanthi Hewa ON Nov 7, 2012 IN Pop
It’s a Wednesday, and who out there is not exhausted? But music can sometimes be better than caffeine, and discovering an oldie but goody (but not too old!) provides a refreshing change, especially if it’s by the French electronic band and always funky .. READ MORE >

A Post-Apocalyptic Trip Under Apashe's Ritual

Posted by Bruno Pierre ON Nov 7, 2012 IN Electronic / Dance
 "Ritual is the second EP by Belgian producer Apashe on Kannibalen Records. Following the breakout success of his earlier effort, Contamination, Apashe has spent the past year locked in the studio, crafting what could be the perfect soundtrack for a post-apocalyptic trib.. READ MORE >

A Conversation With: ALAIZ (featured)

Posted by Sandy Tea ON Nov 7, 2012 IN featured
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to bring some key members from the Montreal supercrew ALAIZ into our offices for a little chit-chat and some giggles. Those of you who have been checking out IX on the reg will recognize some of these cats: .. READ MORE >
The first time I heard Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire was about a year ago. At the time, the rapper clad in Egyptian symbols and Mishka gear had only a hand full of videos on Youtube, a stagnant Tumblr and no Twitter to mention. Yesterday, eXquire’s major label EP Power & Passion debuted, and .. READ MORE >

Young Rival - Two Reasons (video)

Posted by Nathania Wreh ON Nov 6, 2012 IN Indie
This clip is beyond insane, and definitely worth checking out. Young Rival  are back with an innovative piece titled “Two Reasons”, featuring stellar makeup artist .. READ MORE >
World-reknowned Sónar festival originally based in Barcelona spread its wings this year and set its sight on North America, during which they made a stop in Montreal this past weekend.  I finally made my way to Metropolis at a bit before midnight amidst young frolickers evidently still confused as to whether Halloween.. READ MORE >