A Tribe Called Red shortlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize

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A Tribe Called Red, an Ottawa based trio known for combining Aboriginal music with modern EDM beats ("powwow-step"), has been selected as one of the ten shortlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize. Their latest album, Nations II Nations, is in the running along with other nominees such as Metric, Tegan and Sara, Young Galaxy, and more. Congratulations and good luck!

A Tribe Called Red also recently played the Ottawa's Bluesfest, click here to read on what I had to say about their performance.  

Electric Island's lineup for August 5th has been revealed

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Electric Island has announced the lineup today for their 3rd event this summer set for August 5th. Green Velvet, Hot Since 82, and Soul Clap will be the headlining acts while Dirty Dale, Poupon and Koki will be providing support. When it comes to underground music and day time parties in Toronto, the Electric Island series has been a tremendous success.

Tickets for Electric Island on Toronto Centre Island are on sale now:

$23.50 with a ferry ticket. Click here to purchase now.

$17.50 without. Click here to purchase now.

Voting has begun for the 2013 DJ Mag top 100 DJs

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For as much whining I hear about this list, I believe that the top 100 DJ rankings do have merit and are worth your time in voting for your favourites. The list is a reflection on who's popular and promoters all over the world take the ranking order into consideration when it comes to bookings and DJ fees. Will you vote this year?

Download this for free: Diplo - "Crown" ft. Mike Posner & Boaz Van De Beats & Riff Raff

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Diplo has just released an easy-going summer tune called "Crown" that features a small cameo from bad boy RiFF RaFF: 

Click here to download it for free via Soundcloud.

Don't forget that the Mad Decent Block Parties are almost upon us as Diplo and his crew will be coming to Calgary this Friday and Toronto next Friday.

(VIA Factmag)