Podcast Pick-Up

I get the same question all the time: "Where do you find your new music?" and a majority of the time,  it's from podcasts.

Today I'm going to feature my top five (in no particular order) favourite podcasts. 

5. The Nightowls - Big Hooters 

Jeff Webb and Mark Beshai, aka "The Nightowls", reside in Toronto, Canada. They host a bi-weekly podcast featuring upcoming producers, and music from their label "Parliament House". If you're looking for some quality late night vibes, or are a tech house lover - this podcast is for you.

4. Spinnin' Sessions 
Released weekly out of Miami, Spinnin' Sessions features unreleased tunes, exclusives, and a half hour guest mix from some of the biggest producers in EDM today.




3. TRC Sessions 
TRC (Toronto Rave Community) Sessions, released every Wednesday, brings to light some of the GTA's best talent. The one hour(ish) podcast features producers from around the Toronto area, as well as incoming artists touring throughout the city.





2. Mixmag (Mixmag Lab & Feature Mixes)
Coming from the makers of the World's top selling dance music magazine, the Mixmag Lab features weekly mixed sets from some of the biggest names around the world. In addition to the Mixmag Lab, Mixmag features a variety of feature mixes and live sets. If you love dance music, you'll feel like a kid in a candy store when you hit their Soundcloud.





1. Will Sparks - Lets Bounce
At the forefront of the Melbourne Bounce sound is Will Sparks. Just 21, Will Sparks is one of the fastest rising stars in the game right now, being featured at some of the biggest festivals and starting on a 50 show North American tour. The monthly podcast is full of countless dance-floor-destroying tunes, often accompanied by a 30 minute guest mix.




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Remix Wednesday Feat: Lash

If you thought you could go a full day without dancing where you stand, think again. This week we're  featuring the young talent of Omar Andino & Kelvin Beat, better known as Lash.

This pair hails from the Dominican Republic, and have individually opened for some of the biggest names in the scene today like Tiesto, Hardwell, and more. From their crowd pleasing remix of The Chainsmokers "Kanye" to their own deep mix of Galantis's "Runaway",

Lash's sound is hotter than the Dominican sun. 

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Hunter Siegel & Keys N Krates - College Groove Edition

Rolling in for Sheridan College’s “Frost Week” and first big show of the new year was Hunter Siegel & the world renowned three piece Keys N’ Krates. Both Hunter Siegel and Keys N’ Krates hail from Toronto, just a stones throw from our Sheridan campus. 

Now most probably haven’t experienced a show at the Sheridan campus pub, The Marquee embodies the college experience. From the oversized Jägermeister stag head flags that cover the walls, to the smell of students drinking to forget their debt - it’s everything you’d hope to find. 

Starting off the night was Hunter Siegel, feeding the crowd retro and future house hits. The crowd was understandably sluggish at first, undoubtably still labouring from all the weight packed on from the holiday break. After everyone starting buzzing from the atmosphere, the booze, or some kind illicit substance the dance floor started filling up just in time for KnK.

Keys N’ Krates promptly started off with true-to-form bass heavy remixes. From samples of Wakka Flakka to a trap remix of The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, the set had it all. Keeping the energy high through the body shaking trap-style, KnK ruthlessly drop some very memorable hardstyle - waking everyone up from their bass induced hypnosis. Closing off the set with their crowd pleasing original: “Dum Dee Dum”.  With The home grown crowd demanding more, The Toronto Trio continued another for four encores to eventually end with their remix of Tove Lo’s “Habits”. 

Keys N’ Krates are going to be some local Canadian talent to watch for this year, bringing a unique approach to norm of live shows. 

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