Arsoniste (pronounced as “arson” “east”) is a synth-pop duo from Halifax, NS, consisting of Rachel Sunter (vocals, synth) and Alex Meade (guitar, synth, samplers). Inspired by artists like SIA, Radiohead, and Broken Social Scene, Arsoniste’s music combines melancholic vocals with a textural palate of synthesizer, guitar and electronic drums. The duo’s first EP “Where There Is Dark” was released in April 2015.
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Byrd Halifax, NS With Byrd’s House Music influences coming from Ottawa in the late 1990’s, DJ’s Balu and Jamez had a profound effect on him when he heard their sound, in both Nova Scotia, via mix tapes, and live in Ontario. Not long after that,…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Echonomics Sussex, NB Echonomics, Johnny MacLean, is a dub reggae enthusiast who deejays the finest in old school reggae and new school jungle. Echonomics has been DJ’ing, producing and performing live for the better part of a decade. Formerly the bass player for Donnie Dumphy…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Lloydy Lou Red Deer, AB Lloydy Lou has been listening and collecting music since a young boy growing up in Northern Canada. His interest in dj’ing piqued in 2000 after going to some clubs and after-hour type establishments, and it really gave the push to…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Elephants In Trouble Halifax, NS Elephants In Trouble blend a mixture of poppy vocals with weird indie grooves, electronic dance vibes, rooted in Hip Hop and R&B. The vocals are very clean, catchy, and accessible. The drums are very punchy and beaty paired with warm…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Lash Larue Halifax, NS Lash Larue was born in the (once) quiet little rocky mountain town of Canmore, Alta. Born from the infamous Canmore Crew, Lash comes from a group of late night believers responsible for setting the after party standard in western Canada. This…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Montreal, Quebec FM HI LOW is the result of an evolution of sound and personal explorations by multi-instrumental musician and singer Fraser MacDougall. A sound and vision he has achieved by spending a lot of time developing his craft in front of live audiences and in…