Bookings:

EU x UK: leo@ace-sessions.com
NA x SA: selectionslabel@gmail.com

Toronto Hustle (Selections / Purveyor Underground Limited)  

Mark Kufner, the creative force behind Toronto Hustle and founder of the Selections label, is a true luminary in Toronto’s underground dance music scene. With over three decades of experience, Mark has cultivated a reputation for his exquisite taste, innate ability to curate high-quality music, and unparalleled creative direction. Mark’s passion for house music is evident in every aspect of his work - whether behind the decks, in the studio, or at the helm of his labels.  

As an artist, Mark has released music on some of the most respected labels in house music, including Freerange Records, WOLF Music Recordings, Local Talk, Distant Music, Nick Holder’s DNH Records, and Ron Allen’s Strobe Records. His sets are a testament to his gift as a DJ, seamlessly blending new, classic, and obscure records into a cohesive and electrifying journey. Over the years, he has graced the stages of Toronto’s premier venues and legendary warehouse parties, sharing the spotlight with house music icons such as Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon, Jimpster, Mood II Swing, Dennis Ferrer, Kenny Dope, Dam Swindle, Satoshi Tomiie, Ron Trent, Demuir, The Martinez Brothers, Karizma, DJ Spen, and Derrick Carter, among others.  

In 2019, Mark launched *Selections*, a vinyl-only label that has become a beacon of quality and curation in the house music world. With a meticulous approach to creative direction, Mark has built a label that bridges the gap between legendary artists and emerging talents. At 17 releases and counting, Selections boasts an impressive roster that includes Nick Holder, Kai Alcé, Demuir, Black Loops, Dan Only, Nico Lahs, Intr0beatz, 83 West, Javonntte, Jon Dixon, Shaka, and Jon Cutler, showcasing Mark’s unparalleled ear for timeless music and his ability to nurture talent.  

Mark’s visionary work with Selections led to his collaboration with Demuir as Label Manager for the vinyl-only division of *Purveyor Underground*, forming Purveyor Underground Limited. Under his creative guidance, the label has released music from legendary producers like Rick Wade, Fred P, Jason Hodges, Byron The Aquarius, DJ Sneak, and DJ Spen! 

A gifted DJ, tastemaker, and creative, Mark continues to shape the sound and culture of house music with his distinctive style and unwavering dedication to the art form.

Bookings worldwide:
marco@futurism.agency
Management:
management@adriatique.ch

New album 'Beyond Borders' out now. Click here to get it now: http://smarturl.it/beyondborders

Andrew Lee Farquhar is a Neoclassical Contemporary Crossover Composer  / Piano Artist:

Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
With Steele's background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore's founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.

Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as "a spiritual road movie" spawned iconic singles “Walking On A Dream” and “We Are The People”. The critically acclaimed second LP, disco-pop Ice On The Dune featured “Alive” and “DNA” and saw the band tour the world. Third LP "Two Vines," saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie's band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles “High And Low” and “Way To Go”.
Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun's impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre. 8 years since their last LP, 2024 sees the dawn of a new era. The journey continues…this time we’re going through “Changes”.

After being immersed in Toronto's house music scene for over two decades, Jeff Graham has become a true house music aficionado. Jeff discovered his love for house music in 1990 when he first heard the legendary Toronto radio show F.E.A.R. Edit. He was just 15 at the time and he began seeking out the records they were playing from stores like Carnival Records, Starsound and then Play De Record and Traxx. Constantly being around the music in the record shops and friends with some of the biggest DJs in town, Jeff became an avid party goer during the early 90's when Toronto had a flourishing warehouse party scene. Jeff soaked in the vibes like a sponge and this is was the time that had the biggest musical influence on his life. He transitioned from party goer to playing small gigs around the city and showed a real talent behind the decks with excellent programming and creative technical skills which then transitioned into him DJing bigger parties in Toronto and well as a few times in New York.

Jeff recently took a step back from DJing local parties to focus his creative energy on music production. He has been hard at work in the studio and the result of this hiatus is the completion of his first EP being released on Strobe records. 2014 will be a big year for Jeff. Keep your eyes peeled for more releases.

It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene. Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From deep to disco, tech to soul, they join the dots between the past and the present with their own sense of storytelling and do so in clubs around the world, as well as in their studio. House might be the root of the Dam Swindle sound, but it takes nourishment from a much wider world of music. 

Still now, their breakthrough tunes such as ‘The Wrap Around’ and ‘The Break Up’ receive countless plays on dancefloors all over the world and the duo has made timeless music such as their 2023 disco-house bomb ‘ That’s right’ and 90’s throwback banger ‘Allright – just a tribute’ that became one of the hits of the 2024 festival summer. Dam Swindle has built a trademark sound, while still evolving and maturing their craft in various musical niches. Their landmark 2018 album High Life shows a broad musicality from the duo and this is even more so on their highly anticipated 2025 long player ‘Open’.  ‘Open’ features countless collaborations with high-profile artists such as Dutch pianist Joep Beving and New York-based Ethiopian vocalist Haile Supreme, and sees the duo flex their sound from ambient electronica to synthwave, hiphouse and more. 

Since 2013, the pair has also established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music, while also releasing music on other underground mainstays such as Aus Music and Classic Music Company. Heist is more than just a label, though - it is a breeding ground for talents old and new; somewhere talent is nurtured and allowed to develop. Label showcases and special projects such as the yearly Roundup EP; where all artists from the past 12 months remix each other after a random selection process, furthers the family vibe and helps Heist stand out from crowd. Artists such as Cinthie, DJ Sneak, Crackazat, Tesfa Williams, Makèz, Pépé Bradock, Matthew Herbert, Ge-Ology, Byron the Aquarius and many more have all contributed, proving that it is a place for unrestrained creatives to be free with their own sonic visions. The label looks as good as it sounds, too, thanks to visual artist Bas Koopmans's standout artwork designs. 
 
Proof of Dam Swindle's widescreen approach to production is their long and talented list of collaborators, which includes the likes of acclaimed musician Tom Misch, US talent Seven Davis Jr., instrumental collective Jungle by Night, plus Marc de Clive-Lowe, Jitwam and Lorenz Rhode. Next to their own originals, a broad spectrum of artists have asked Dam Swindle for some of their special remix magic: on labels like Strut and Soundway they have reworked the legendary Pat Thomas, aka the ‘Golden voice of Africa,' and gave his single ‘Yamona’ a contemporary electronic edge, as well as The Mauskovic Dance Band’s track ‘Space Drum Machine’ and plenty more artists like Kerri Chandler, Mayer Hawthorne and Tom Misch. As their talent for bridging genres from all over the world continues to attract global attention, high-profile projects keep rolling in from all points on the musical globe. 

Dam Swindle are famously avid collectors of both old and new records, and it shows in their DJ sets, which keep you on your toes as they move freely through the broad world of house music with skillfully blended moods of soulful techno, acid, breaks, disco and more, all to create those special moments that crowds never forget. It is for that reason that their name has become a real stamp of authority and invention in the dance music world. Whatever they do, then, this pair do with irresistible charm.

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