Interviews & Articles
Eugene Trace - Frsh Out Of The Box
Who: Eugene Trace from Trace Apparel
What: Fresh Out of The Box - featuring young people doing interesting things
They're known around the Steel City as Trace, an apparel company created and inspired by people with a passion for skating and snowboarding. But soon, Trace will reach new heights - not only on the half pipe, but also across Canada.
Established in August 2007, the company presenting unique and otherwise unseen designs. Trace likes to play with retro influences, bright and funky colours, and random creative patterns.
jennifer Vo loves Classified
Who: Classified
What: Artist Interview
Fresh off his European tour with hip-hop kings, D12 & Royce Da 5'9' and now performing solo in 27 Canadian cities is just under 5 weeks, it would be an understatement to say Classified is a busy man.
He also just released his major label (Sony BMG) debut album and his 11th studio album in 16 years. The new disc "Self Explanatory" has a unique "choose your own adventure" concept inspired by the CYOA books from our youth.
Dj Jelo - Canadian DJ Superhero!
Who: dj Jelo
What: artist interview
Who is Jelo? He's a self described electronic music performer, song writer, remixer and producer. You could also say he's a bit of a promoter, internet geek, computer nerd, a wild hair enthusiast, comic book fanatic, movie nut, and a strong lover of his girl friend. Jelo was introduced to electronic music by his friend Oren Rosen, whom would leave random mix tapes in his basement, most notably Dr. Trance and John E's funky breaks. These mix tapes were very different to the Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Metallica & Guns and Roses that were in Jelo's dual cassette deck of the time, but also had similar elements (namely the 909 syths) to Nine Inch Nails & Ministry.
Last Hurrah Vintage
Who: The Last HurrahVintage
What: clothing designer
Written by: Cassie Dowse
For many people, emptying your closet and sending off the clothes that you’ve lost that loving feeling for serves as a way to free up some room for new items. But two local vintage clothing shoppers have some love left over for those old rags, and are spreading their love into a business venture.
Marble Index
Who: Marble Index
What: aricle
Where: Club Absinthe
Written by: Amanda Edridge
The Marble Index is a successful international band from the roots of Hamilton ON. Their music is known globally and their experience was all made to happen. Their success however, did not begin in Hamilton. Hamilton was only pushing the band back and making it difficult to get any appeal. This problem pushed the band to want more.
Vote for Raquel Rakovac for the next Much Music VJ
Who: Raquel Rakovac
What: Much Music VJ contestant
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Bedouin Soundclash
Who: Bedouin Soundclash
What: Artist interview & music review
Where: Mohawk College
When: September 9th
Written by: Owen Thomas
Bedouin Soundclash is arguably one of the most interesting bands to gain fame in the 2000's. Most recognizable for their chart topping single "When The Night Feels My Song" and their 2007 album "Street Gospel" which debuted at #2 on the top 200 Soundscan charts. Later it was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2008 Juno awards. Their upbeat feel good sound is a combination of everything from punk and reggae to R 'n' B and hip-hop.
Canadian Indie Queen and Her Royal Companion
Who: Emm Gryner & Royal Wood
What: Article
Written by: Samantha Payne
Hamilton Place's The Studio is set to host a knock out double feature later this month with Irish Canadian singer Emm Gryner and Toronto singer-songwriter Royal Wood.
While both signed on Gryner's self made record label, Dead Daisy Records, the two artists have two very different styles of music which is sure to please the crowd.
Gryner is fresh off her new album release earlier this year called Goddess. The record only took about four months to put together and release. Gryner calls Goddess her more personal album.
Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound
Who: Assmeble Head in Sunburst sound
What: article
Written by: Amanda Edridge
Coming from San Francisco, Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound is here to bring you soul changing music that will pull you out of the past and push you into the future. With imaginary instrumentals and the roots of psychedelic rock, this band will set you free.
Dean Lickyer
Who: Dean Lickyer
What: Article
Written by: Amanda Edridge
They started together in high school as High Voltage, playing hard and battling out the bands. Their first big performance was played at Gage Park, for the Y108 Rock and Roll picnic. Once they got a taste of the real deal it was a race from there.
Their true talent and great ambition has brought them to who they are known as today, Dean Lickyer. These Hamilton boys have made a big name for themselves; playing shows anywhere and everywhere in and out of Hamilton. Their performance has only increased with each show, bringing energy and giving a rush to their crowd.
Shiloh
Who: Artist Interview (Q&A)
Written by: Samantha Payne
Shiloh is Canada's newest young pop singer and songwriter. This British Coumbia native may only be 16 years old, but she has already proven herself well in the music industry. It's not easy being so young in the music scene but Shiloh seems to be managing herself just fine. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Shiloh all about her music, her debut album and her recent Hamilton show.
Girl Power All the Way (The Barettas & Rackula)
Who: The Barettas and Rackula
What: article
Written by: Raquel Rakovac
Girl power is making a coming back (and I don't mean The Spice Girls) with local girl group's The Baretta's and Rackula. Both girl group's are bringing a unique and edgy sound to the Hamilton music scene while battling it out in a sea of competing boy bands, but mainly they get to encourage future aspiring girl bands; "We get to inspire women who might not think they can pursue their dreams.....
dj JELO - O Ultra Lounge - Sept. 26th
Classified - Breathing Fresh Air into Hip-Hop
Bedouin Soundclash
Eugene Trace - Frsh Out Of The Box
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