Last weekend Max Graham was celebrating 150 episodes of Cycles Radio with a special live event in Toronto. Mark Sherry, who has recently released a highly successful remix of "Evil ID", was invited to spin that night. Like many of his sets, Mark Sherry has graciously uploaded his 2 hour live set on Soundcloud for all of us to enjoy - check it out:
If you want to download this set, click here.
This should be mandatory viewing for the trance family as Max Graham explains his love for extended DJ sets:
Canada Day is here and to celebrate the 146th birthday of this nation, EDM Canada has compiled a list of producers/DJs from coast to coast that you should get to know. There is plenty of top line Canadian talent present on the electronic dance music scene, and these names represent only a short list of what is truly out there. Enjoy!
Deadmau5
There's really no need to introduce this monster producer, is there?
Zeds Dead
This duo from Toronto has been at the top of the bass genre for quite a while and that's where they'll remain for a long time to come.
Flipside
Founder of PBR Recordings, Flipside has been a major force in the Toronto underground scene for a long time.
Autoerotique
He's on Steve Aoki's roster for Dim Mak Records, and if you haven't had the chance to check out his latest NSFW video for asphyxiation, now's your chance:
Arnej
Arnej is a dance floor crusher by always bringing the darker side of trance to the limelight. He's traveled all over the world, recently a part of Armin's A State of Trance 600 party in Mumbai, and is a part of Markus Schulz Coldharbor Recordings.
Grandtheft
Hailing from Toronto, Grandtheft has been making a lot of waves recently thanks in part to his tremendous remix of A-Trak and Tommy Trash's "Tuna Melt". He will also be apart of Diplo's Mad Decent Block Party later this month in Toronto.
Dzeko and Torres
This duo from Toronto has really busted on the scene in 2013 thanks to their no holds barred big room style that has left an indelible impression on fans and fellow producers alike.
Marcus Visionary
Marcus has been around the jungle/drum and bass scene for 2 decades.
Rene LaVice
This Toronto drum and bass producer has been on a hot streak thanks in part to his warmly received album and playing infront of big crowds at EDC New York and EDC Las Vegas.
Nathan Barato
For the past 15 years, Nathan Barato has been a strong presence in the Toronto underground scene. But recently he's been increasingly gaining more international exposure as he's played at places like Pacha NYC and Ibiza so far in 2013.
Tiga
Tiga is a legendary DJ/producer from Montreal and head of Turbo Recordings. If you haven't had the chance to see him perform his epic sets live, then you're clearly missing out.
A-Trak
Head honcho of Fool's Gold Recordings, A-Trak is also a major talent from Montreal and has consistently been on some of the biggest stages that electronic dance music have to offer.
Max Graham
Formerly from Ottawa, Max Graham is a legendary trance producer/dj who still delivers on almost every level thanks to his productions, live sets, and radio show. His most recently track called "The Evil ID" has been on regular rotation in the biggest trance radio shows and will go down as one of the best trance tracks of 2013.
Vilify
If you like bass music and if you live in Montreal then you've definitely heard of Vilify. She's been hosting her own underground nights and has been opening for some of the biggest names in the bass genre.
Paris and Simo
These guys have been making a big splash in the big room genre, and with a track made with 3LAU currently at #3 on the overall Beatport Chart, these guys from Montreal are ones to watch for 2013.
Lunice
One half of TNGHT, Lunice is a name that has exploded onto the scene in 2013. Aided by his strong productions, Lunice is also known for his amazing personality behind the decks as he delivers powerful live sets across the world.
Ryan Hemsworth
Formerly from Halifax and now Ottawa resident, Ryan Hemsworth has had a huge 2013 thanks to his strong productions and frequently featured on top music publications such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and more.
A Tribe Called Red
With their second album, Nation II Nation, longlisted nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize, A Tribe Called Red's ascendency has just begun. Known for combining dubstep and other elements on top of First Nation music, A Tribe Called Red can be described as "powow-step". Their music is not for the weak as their beats deliver a powerful punch everytime I listen to it. They will be playing at Ottawa's Bluesfest on July 10th.
Mark Instinct
Mark is a 26 year old bass producer/DJ from Calgary and has been around the bass scene for a few years and is one of the biggest talents to emerge out of Western Canada.
James Bayliss
He's one of the prime flag bearers for hardstyle in Canada and has had a presence in major hardstyle events in Europe by working with Q-Dance via his monthly radio show. If Q-Dance comes to Canada you better believe that James Bayliss will be there.
Excision
Excision is one of the biggest names in dubstep and has recently launched a live electronic music band called Destroid with Downlink, and KJ Sawka. This producer brings his own power packed sound to each of his shows that guarantees bass in your face.
Datsik
Head of Firepower Records, Datsik is also one of the biggest names in dubstep and has collaborated with such artists as Noisia, Diplo, Nero, and The Crystal Method.
Felix Cartal
Along with Autoerotique, Felix Cartal is also signed to Dim Mak Records and has been in the EDM scene for many years. His live sets are uncompromising as he enjoys lighting up the dance floor with his powerful productions.
EDM Canada wishes you all a Happy Canada Day!
"The Evil ID" has generated a tremendous amount of buzz over the last few months. I've noticed my Twitter timeline literally blowing up everytime it gets air play time on Max Graham's Cycles Radio or other major trance shows like ASOT or GDJB. Max Graham's latest creation gets this amount of praise for good reason as the "The Evil ID" lives up to its sinister name by enveloping the listener straight into the darker side of trance. I've listened to the track multiple times already and still I am hooked on that addictive "dark bassline" that only leaves me wanting to press the repeat button over and over.
EDM Canada has managed to touch base with the creator of "The Evil ID", the Canadian trance heavyweight Max Graham to ask him 5 questions about this hot new release. I'm predicting this track will hit #1 in the Beatport top 100 trance chart in short order, enjoy:
Max Graham: Well it really was like most of my tracks, just trial and error in the studio. I had the drive and the bass already then played that riff and thought "this is dark as hell but I'm going with it" - I really made it for me and didn't expect this kind of reaction.
I play a lot of upfront ID's on the show and then someone remarked that it sounded evil. so i called it the evil ID in a tweet and then a few other people did also "that ID you played, the evil one!" so it fell into place and made perfect sense. People didn't believe me that that was the name for a while. Kinda funny actually but added to the buzz so it's all good.
I had played it on cycles radio and a couple of smaller gigs before that but Mexico was the first real test and it went off. I think after that when people started asking me what it was I knew i was onto something. Even then though I didn't expect the DJ support I've had. GDJB three times, ASOT twice and many other shows. It's been amazing.
Very much so as it was something made really just for me. I think when you make something that you're not trying to fit into a genre or scene then it works really well and making this was a very quick (one day) natural process. Just goes to show when you let it flow the results work better than when you try to force something.
Haha well I've had some in the past like Turkish Delight and Sepia (both had dark basslines) but who knows what comes next, you'll have to keep on Cycles Radio and listen for the next elusive ID :)
In preparation for "The Evil ID" release, Max Graham released this funny video filled with captions that captures the excitement behind this latest release:
My thanks to Max Graham for taking the time to answer some questions about this mysterious track. Be sure to pick up your copy of "The Evil ID" right now on Beatport. If you want to catch Max Graham live, he will be playing with Paul Van Dyk in Montreal on June 30th at the New City Gas. Click here to get your tickets now.
Good read from Max Graham's FB page.
