Since forming a decade ago in their native Toronto, Keys N Krates have carved their own path via a bass-centric, sample-driven sound which melds the realms of electronic, hip-hop and beyond. The group—composed of drummer Adam Tune, keyboardist David Matisse and turntablist Jr. Flo.—has built a venerable reputation as one of the leading live electronic acts today on the strength of their onstage instrumentation and energetic sets. Keys N Krates now elevate their craft with Cura, their debut artist album.

Reflecting a sonic evolution many years in the making, Cura sees Keys N Krates evolving from revered instrumental beat-makers into musically sophisticated producers and songwriters. Cura embodies Keys N Krates’ matured style of now: soulful electronic music created with an organic touch, allowing for open experimentation and sonic curiosity. On “Music to My Ears,” dynamic strings and reverberant bass provide a joyous backbone to Grammy-nominated vocalist Tory Lanez’ uplifting hook. On “Glitter,” a slow-burning romp through disco-tinged future R&B, the group slathers the groove-laden cut with satiny synths and distorted strings alongside the vocals of rising sensation Ambré. “Do What U Do” revisits the sample based, boom-bap beats and harmonious vocal layers that have become a keystone of the Keys N Krates aesthetic. Elsewhere, the hard-hitting instrumental “Flute Loop,” featuring Ouici, is a frenetic bomb exploding with trap-leaning muscle, while “My Night” boasts hallucinogenic production accentuated by 070 Shake’s haunting sung / rap vocal.

Keys N Krates first broke into the mainstream with the SOLOW EP (Dim Mak, 2013), featuring the breakthrough single “Dum Dee Dum,” which recently received gold certification in the US in 2017. Since its release, the track’s cheeky official music video was nominated for a Prism Prize by the Association for Music and Innovative Arts in Canada as well as a Berlin Music Video Award in Germany in 2014. In 2013, the group later released a remix of the track featuring a collection of buzzing Chicago-based rappers, including G.O.O.D. Music’s Cyhi the Prynce as well as King Louie and Tree. Elsewhere, the group released “Keep It 100” (Mad Decent, 2014), a collaboration with producer/DJ Grandtheft, which was featured in a trailer for the animated film Minions in 2015 and won for Best EDM/Dance Video in the 2015 Much Music Video Awards in Canada. In 2016, Keys N Krates took home their first win at the Juno Awards in Canada in the Dance Recording of the Year category for their song “Save Me,” off the Midnite Mass EP (Dim Mak, 2016), featuring British singer/songwriter Katy B. The group’s discography also includes the Every Nite EP (Dim Mak, 2014) as well as numerous remixes.

Originally formed as a live hip-hop act in 2008, Keys N Krates have since logged countless hours on the road via a relentless tour schedule and have been recognized for advancing the live performance aspect within electronic music. They have headlined their own tours and performed high-profile sets at the top international music festivals including Coachella, Sónar, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Pukkelpop, Bestival and more. Keys N Krates will spend 2018 on an extensive world tour in support of Cura, performing headlining shows across the US, Canada, and Europe, with additional shows in Asia and Australia. In-between tour stops, they are set to grace festival stages at Sónar Hong Kong, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Forest.

While Cura marks the crew’s debut full-length album, it, too, initiates a first step toward a new creative vision, a breakthrough in sound and a new beginning for Keys N Krates.

Jocelyn Alice is a Canadian singer and songwriter with a fiercely powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic style. She rose to fame with her 2015 breakout summer song, “Jackpot.” The track topped radio and sales charts eventually being certified Platinum in Canada. Since then, Jocelyn’s songs have received over 60 million streams, including her latest single, “Still Wondering”, her single “I Know” (Canada top 20 radio hit), her single “Bound To You” (Canada top 15 radio hit), and her Gold-certified track “Feels Right”. In December 2017, Jocelyn teamed up with Walk Off The Earth for a coverof Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” amassing over 8 million views to date across all platforms.

Jocelyn received a 2016 SOCAN Pop/Rock Music Award for Jackpot and received Canadian Radio Music Awards nominations in 2016 for Best New Group or Solo Artist: AC and Best New Group or Solo Artist: CHR. She also received Canadian Music Week Indie Awards nominations in 2016 for Pop Artist of the Year and Single of the Year. Jocelyn co-wrote Mother Mother’s hit single ‘The Drugs’, which spent two weeks at #1 on the Mediabase Canada Alt Rock chart in February 2017 and received a SOCAN #1 Song Award in November 2017.

Prior to her solo career, Jocelyn and bassist Lisa Jacobs performed in the indie soul pop duo jocelyn & lisa (a unique sound-blend of pop, soul, reggae, and funk).

Jocelyn has co-written music featured in the hit TV shows One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars, the movie Dear Santa, and a television commercial in Canada for Shaw TV. In addition, she was the vocalist in a popular USA nationwide television commercial for Target, which featured a cover of the song "(So Groovy) Reach Out of the Darkness".
Jocelyn released her debut solo EP Little Devil in September 2018.

Way back, in the dry hot summer of 2009.....

The Wednesday Night Jam took off when a group of strangers picked up their instruments and went parading through downtown Calgary. Sharing a love of improvised music, funk, soul, disco, afrobeat, and reggae, the Jam sparked a movement which has evolved into an 8-piece dance party called FREAK MOTIF.

Their live show is inspired by the spontaneity of their weekly jam sessions. Someone yells out a key, the percussion lights up, the band settles into a groove, The Weapons of Brass Destruction pierce the air with a melody, then vocalists and rappers step to the stage with the verse and a hook.

The band started recording some of their jam sessions and composing songs, releasing their first album LA CASA BLANCA in December 2012. In keeping with the improvisation spirit, most of the tracks on the album were written, arranged, and recorded in a single session. “Refined, cleverly arranged, and catchy as f**k”- ffwd magazine.

They released their follow up ACROSS THE NATION in January 2014. The title is a nod to the Freaks' collaborations with musicians from Montreal to California to New Orleans. If you boiled down a Freak Motif show to 10 minutes, it would be these 4 “Superb, groove-soaked, spaced-out instrumentals" - Calgary Herald.

On July 1, 2014 Freak Motif released KILLIN' ME, a limited edition 7” on Calgary funk/afrobeat label KEPT Records. Featuring longtime collaborator Lady C on the A-side and the Busty and the Bass horns on the flip. "Modern funk of the very highest caliber.” - Craig Charles, BBC Radio 2.

Their live shows now are half old school freak and half new school freak. Some songs are improvised from the ground up, and some album cuts are interpreted live. 'We love the songs we've written and recorded, but improvising is always at the core of what we do,' says guitarist Stu Wershof. 'So we perform semi-arranged versions of our songs.'

Bass player Matt Walkey adds, 'the songs are a starting point, but we'll change the tempo, feature a singer on an instrumental track, try to surprise ourselves and our audience.'

The spirit of the parade is always there, and shows often begin with the band marching in. The Freaks even teamed up with the Calgary Junos host committee to lead a parade through downtown Calgary in February 2016.

A million and a half shows since the first parade, Freak Motif is proud to have shared the stage and recording studio with great Canadian bands such as The Souljazz Orchestra, Busty and the Bass, Five Alarm Funk, KC Roberts, Kalmunity Vibe Collective, as well as afrobeat pioneers Antibalas. Tour Highlights include: the Victoria Ska Festival, Calgary Improv Festival, Smithers Midsummer Music Festival, Astral Harvest, Cirque de la Nuit, Inshala, and Twin Butte Soulfest.

Freak Motif's second full length album HOT PLATE is available now.

The Lazy Syrup Orchestra consists of Dunks (The Funk Hunters), Thomas Workshop (The Soul

Hop Committee) & various members of live bands Love You Miss You & Wooden Horsemen.

With a focus on mellow morning vibes, the group blends MCing & live instruments with eclectic dance music from around the world.  The end result is indolent sounds, thick vibrations, sweet melodies, sticky connections... all formed from a naturally flavored substance.

Andrea Graham, better known by her stage name The Librarian, is a celebrated Canadian DJ, producer, and curator. She is the co-founder and music director of Bass Coast Music Festival – known internationally for its innovative music programming and installation art – and is widely considered one of bass music's leading creative minds and tastemakers. Equally an artist and entrepreneur, Andrea’s reputation as an inclusive community-builder in the electronic world has brought her a legion of fans and industry followers across the globe.
As a DJ, Andrea's sets move through bass music, dubstep, grime, footwork, jungle, drum and bass and more, tying the diverse genres together with fluid mixing and powerful low end frequencies that push the boundaries of the world's biggest PAs. Andrea performs throughout Canada, the USA, Australia, Central America, and has upcoming debut appearances in India and Southeast Asia. Past performance highlights include Coachella, Symbiosis, Bumbershoot, Lightning in a Bottle, Bass Center, Freestyle Sessions, Rainbow Serpent, and Shambhala.

Andrea studied classical piano, jazz piano, guitar and voice until early adulthood, before translating that classical skillset into her passion for electronic music in the early 2000’s. The Librarian moniker was given to her by friend and Bass Coast co-founder Liz Thomson, referring to her signature glasses and expansive library of music.

Andrea currently resides in Squamish, BC, Canada. When not touring or programming Bass Coast Festival, she is embarking on a highly anticipated body of original studio work, with new music arriving in 2019.

Seductive and organic, OAKK’s productions and live performances, promise to move dance floors and sweep you away in a cloud of bliss. Branching across numerous genres, OAKK produces dynamic, eclectic and infectious melodies that are impossible to resist. Laying down his roots in Calgary, Alberta, OAKK continues to branch out and expand his repertoire. The Hifi Club has been a much loved home base for this young producer, and the local electronic music scene has supported and propelled a stimulating musical journey. Creative collaborations with The Hifi Club, CJSW radio, The Noctilux Collective and Sled Island Music Festival have furthered an intense passion for music and community, that brought OAKK to his current stage, and allowed him to experiment with his sound.

From the dark depths of the gypsy carnival comes it's most coveted sideshow spectacle! Jump on board as Bass Caravan spins a musical tale of unique Gyspy Funk, Carnival Breaks and Swinging Bass that will enthrall & entertain even the most discerning of crowds. Spanning all genres from drum & bass and breaks to glitch hop and house, you can be sure that this mixture of organic traditional beats and electronic based bump and grind will get your feet moving and your ass shakin’!

Joining him on stage is his merry band of pranksters. An extension of Bass Caravan and his signature style, expect to be wowed by a multitude of unique characters featuring dancers, flow artists, hoopers, aerialists and so much more!

Meet Benanas; a decade-long veteran of the Calgary music scene with a track pool deeper than an Olympic high dive. His unique blend of Bass, Hip-Hop, Glitch and Funk music creates a groovy flow that has kept crowds moving at the stages of FozzyFest, LEMF, Forest Awakening, Waynefest and more.

These festival slots and his long history in the electronic music scene have earned him invitations to play in many venues throughout Western Canada, opening for Slynk, Stylust Beats, Dub FX, Chuurch, Neon Steve, Marten Horger, The Lazy Syrup Orchestra, Medasin, Defunk and many more. He’s a seasoned DJ & up-and-coming producer that can easily read a crowd’s vibe and give them what they didn't even know they needed. 

There are four things you know you’re sure to get when seeing a Benanas set:

Good vibes, fresh cuts, juicy acapellas and last but not least,

That sweet, sweet potassium.

||Stripped back grooves|Anytime|Anyplace||

Calgary based DJ and Producer focused on deep, minimal & melodic techno/house, electro, breaks and IDM.

Member of the @excursionsfm team, curator and co-boss at Clubhaus and co-boss of phonetic events (Charlie Echo, X-Ray Zulu, Hotel Lima, Sierra Tango, Foxtrot Romeo).

Collaborative Projects:

LowPoly w/ Corinthian (@deepseamining)

Random//Facts w/ @drifting-dubs

Blaine Kingcott aka Metafloor is the founder of the Sub Chakra crew in Calgary, AB. A triple threat DJ, producer and event promoter; always pushing the proper soundsystem experience. His roots, that are founded in the 140 realm, have today expanded into the half time, footwork and jungle sounds. Has received support from labels locally and abroad such as Modern Ruin, Really Good Recordings, Black Tuna and more. Performing at festivals such as Bass Coast, Shambhala, Astral Harvest and more. Wherever you find Metafloor, you can expect exactly that; the new, the “meta”. Moving people through sound, not hype.

Mitch Belot entertains with his swampy story telling style and modern rock flare. He hooks audiences with his powerful, smoky voice, and gets them on their feet by incorporating fast tempos and heavy grooves. While he is first and foremost a humble student of the blues, Mitch adds a taste of rock to the naturally ear pleasing sound that permeates his repertoire.

Mitch, along with the rest of the band including, Vincent Bundick (Guitar), Nick Goodman (Bass) and Dyllan Goodman (Drums), consistently aim to create a memorable and fun atmosphere every time they hit the stage. Now in their 3rd year together, they easily come together to put forth a very cool and interesting new sound that grabs the audience’s attention right away.

Mitch Belot and his band have performed throughout Canada showcasing their talents and entertaining the masses. They have taken part in the NXNE festival in Toronto where they on the list of top 100 acts to see during the festival and played festivals like Canadian Music Week and Juno Fest. They have also supported other successful bands including Trooper, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, and The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer.

Mitch is an artist filled with excitement and potential. He will always be connected to music, whether that means playing in front of crowds of thousands the world over, or staying close to home and opening his own guitar shop. For now, Mitch just wants to be heard so that he can bring bluesy happiness to all who listen.

One strong goat is a five piece band that mixes fast paced foot stomping music with old timey harmonies that could make a man cry.

Rusty Meeks has been a familiar name in the Western Canadian DJ community for the better part of the last decade. As founder and Co-Owner of Substation Recordings he has played a major part in exposing a talented class of Western Canadian house and techno producers to a global audience. The success of the label has already opened the doors to several exciting opportunities including a bi-weekly DJ residency at The Hifi Club in Calgary.

Inspired by artists like Amon Tobin, The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, and Bonobo - as a producer Rusty Meeks is known for his quarkiness and use of unconventional sampling. Regardless of the genre, from House & Techno to DnB, he still has an instinct for dancefloor primed tracks, with catchy hooks and big basslines. His most recent album "Do It The Hard Way EP" (2017) made it all the way to #36 on Beatport's Deep House charts.

Despite success as a label owner and producer, Rusty Meeks is best known and sought after for his energetic DJ sets, occasionally spanning multiple genres and even incorporating live instruments into his mixes. For over 3 years he has run a monthly residency at Habitat Living Sound called "NOIR" where he is regularly accompanied by live saxophone and congas. Connecting with the crowd on the dancefloor is something Rusty does effortlessly making him an act not to miss.

He’s charming, proud, and always there to win the crowd. Freele's unique fusion of house, acid, and techno have consummated in a sound that is wholly his own. You can always feel the intensity and passion being applied to the decks when you’re in the same room as this man, for his love of the craft is a palpable and passionate one.

He is always on the pulse in his hometown of Calgary Alberta, whether it be manning his acid house collective "Street Level" or residency nights "Disco After Dark" and "V/H/S". A native to the Calgary music scene, his twelve year's behind the booth have brought him a heft and gravitas of musical aptitude and knowledge learned in such seminal clubs such as the inimitable HiFi Club and Habitat Living Sound.

As one half of "Cabal", he has released a slew of chunky acid house and disco bombs on Substation Recordings, not dissimilar in taste to his actual DJ style. With a focus on cinematic soundtracks the duo has crafted a sonic landscape in which the listener cant help but get themselves lost in.

We’re not sure if there’s anything more important in the world than the pursuit of happiness and the sharing thereof with Freele. You can hear the wealth of knowledge, respect, passion and drive he has accrued over the years with every set he administers. You could say he’s on a relentless pursuit when it comes to ensuring you have a good time, Playing with a tact, precision, and drive more akin to an overall possession from the groove he is applying to the audience, leaving them in a sheer ecstasy and understanding for the sonic landscape he has painted.

Freele has and continues to be an exciting, galvanizing, and unique voice within the electronic music community. The story he weaves is a dizzying foray into primordial grooves and ethereal landscapes that is all his own. The visualization of a sonic idea perfectly realized and executed is Freele's ethos, one that he has honed and crafted into his work over the years and one well worth your time. Like every great endeavor, the ticket is well worth the ride.

vanilladisco plays two roles in the Western Canadian dance music world. On one hand, he selects and curates sonic experiences for clubs, parties and festivals like Habitat Living Sound, Shambhala, Astral Harvest, Fozzy Fest, The HiFi Club, Nite Owl, and countless parks, basements and community halls.

On the other, he co-produces, promotes, and technically executes parties in Alberta and BC as a founding member of Electro Swing Club, The Dirty Gramophones and Grindhaüs, and a regular contributor to BassBus’ musical and written products and the Alberta regional Burning Man scene.

His love for music is matched only by his desire to enable dancers, painters, sculptors, poets and musicians to collaborate on curated celebrations of performance and creativity. Prohibition jazz, grindhouse cinema and sci-fi fantasy parties are only the tip of the iceberg, so keep up and see what other weird and wonderful spectacles you’ll find this bearded dynamo at.