They say third time’s a charm, a sentiment truly felt as summer is now in full effect in anticipation in this year’s edition of AIM Festival. Yes that’s right, the solstice has now past and the days are teeming with energy. Since 2015, music lovers from our neck of the woods have gathered about one

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Today,  it cannot be denied that it is increasingly hard to produce “rave” or loft party type of events in Montreal. Many venues and organizations have halted such projects altogether and most of the events are continually held in the same places. Weekend after weekend, this city is filled with creative and passionate people who

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It is no secret that Drumcode is one of the world’s most popular labels when it comes to techno. The label founded by Adam Beyer in 1996 naturally signed Swedish techno artists but later expanded to working with artists around the globe that fit the groovy techno sound. On May 20th, the summer began with

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So yesterday on Sunday night, I decided to attend for the first time the Waterfront Montreal. First impression is often a key aspect when trying a new venue and I immediately noticed how happy and welcoming the whole staff was. Only good things can surge when a collective of passionated people unite together under the same

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When people speak of Parc Jean-Drapeau, a few things may come to mind. The open space, the iconic landmarks and the many paths you can leisurely walk to make it an ideal location for many events and festivals. It even hosts the prestigious Grand Prix of Canada. One very interesting fact of the islands is

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Italian-born and Berlin-based DJ/Producer Lucy will be playing an enchanting 3 hour set at OCTOV‘s next rave on June 2nd. This master of ambient sounds regularly delivers breathtaking performances at clubs such as Berghain and Fabric, as well as renowned festivals worldwide. Lucy has been releasing some pretty astonishing records since 2009 on the label he

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Warm regards and welcome back to summer in Montreal! The anticipation felt over the past three months, as we transition seasons, has had us aching for the return of longer days and even longer happy hours. Interestingly enough, we have assured a way to meet the many needs we begin to feel in higher temperature. We’ve

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Hassan (V I v I d) discovered his passion for electronica in the early 2000’s. Having released breakthrough tracks with Suruba, Akbal Music, Tenampa, and Sol Selectas, he is widely regarded in the underground scene as a focused, up and coming producer and DJ. You can find his productions frequently played and charted by the

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The Brooklyn based & globally known label is bringing its worldly and moving sounds to our lovely city. Akumandra boasts releases from artists like Coss, Spaniol, Dandara, and our very own Philip Chedid. The subgenre of the ethnic and more slowtempo electronica has been growing strongly as of lately. More crews are embracing this sound, even

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