The US branch of Bromance Records has chosen a Toronto producer for their first release

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With the news of Bromance Records and OWSLA partnering for Bromance's US branch, it is exciting to hear that Toronto's Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese debut album "History of Man" was selected as their first release. Illangelo has previously worked as executive producer for The Weeknd's 2012 album, and has collaborated with rappers such as Wiz Khalifa and Drake. Take a listen to Illangelo's latest track "Crash Landing" and understand why I'm pumped to hear more from this emerging Toronto talent:

"History of Man" will be released on August 20th.  

(Source: NestHQ) 

A-Trak & Tommy Trash "Tuna Melt" nominated for 2013 MTV Video Music Award

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A-Trak & Tommy Trash's video for "Tuna Melt" has just been nominated for  "Best Cinematography" in this year's MTV Video Music Award.

 Best Cinematography
-Thirty Seconds To Mars, “Up in the Air”
-Lana Del Rey, “Ride”
-Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Sacrilege”
-Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, “Can’t Hold Us”
-A-Trak & Tommy Trash, “Tuna Melt”

A-Trak & Tommy Trash weren't the only electronic dance music video nominees as Zedd's "Clarity", Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding "I Need Your Love", Duck Sauce "It's You", Flying Lotus "Tony Tortures", and Skrillex ft. The Doors "Breakn' A Sweat" were also nominated. Good luck!

(Source: MTV.ca) 

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?