I could tell you how long I have been a DJ, how many clubs and parties I have played, and who I have opened for; but that would not explain to you the love and intense passion I have with electronic music. 

It all started more than 25 years ago while I discovered a pirate radio station on cable FM. There was no internet at that time. It was then I first heard the likes of Depeche Mode, Yello, and Divine, to name just a few. When I heard MARRS - Pump Up The Volume, I fell out of my bed and went nuts! I religiously listened every week to this station and recorded every episode on my Dad’s Dolby cassette player, which had the ability to record two channels…you see where this is going!

From there I discovered my father had a Donna Summers album, which had “I Feel Love” on it. I listened to that track a thousand times, and too this day it is my all time favourite track. Thus began my search for dance music on vinyl. What do you think I did next? Naturally I tried to mix one vinyl record, with another track from my Ghetto Blaster onto the two track cassette recorder. It wasn’t pretty by today’s standards, but the kids at school were amazed! They had never heard this music before! I started making “mix tapes” for my friends. I would spend all my money at the only record shop downtown. I would go there every weekend and spend hours upon hours crate digging for vinyl, then come home and just listen and record. So began the journey to a life of music, DJing and producing. 

Electronic dance music expresses emotion, can tell a story, and paint a picture. It encompasses every sound created and yet to be created, every genre of music is, and can be, layered within the heart of the bass drum. There is no other music that can do this, and that is why I love it. 

On that note: It is not dance music; it is music that makes you want to dance…

Check out his sets and more info at:

www.drunkenmonkey.ca

Podcast on itunes - drunken monkey podcast

http://drunkenmonkeypodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/episode-33-saltwater-mixed-by-collin-stone

http://drunkenmonkeypodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/episode-1-the-cotton-club-mixed-by-collin-stone

http://drunkenmonkeypodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/episode-8-music-is-beautiful-mixed-by-collin-stone

http://drunkenmonkeypodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/episode-14-intelligent-darkness-mixed-by-collin-stone

http://drunkenmonkeypodcast.libsyn.com/webpage/did-you-hear-that-mixed-by-collin-stone

email: stonedesigns31@hotmail.com 

Phutureprimitive is the moniker of Bay Area producer and songwriter Rain. Early childhood photos reveal Rain sitting at the piano plinking keys, grinning from ear to ear… a true sign of things to come. Continuing his early fascination, Rain was later drawn to electronic music, inspired by its ability to combine the best of organically played instruments and the synthetic pleasures of sounds more exotic to the human ear. After beginning a DJ career in the 90s, Rain began incorporating the music he was making in his home studio into his DJ sets. That was all it took to trigger a full blown love affair with electronic music and the process of its creation... and Phutureprimitive was born.

Phutureprimitive's music is best described as dripping wet love drops of nasty mind melting sonic bliss. Lush melodies drift across intricate rhythms, groove heavy beats and warm, fuzzy bass lines. Often exploring a dark and dense palette, there is also a profound sense of tranquility and beauty, engaging the listener into hypnotic movement and often escalating into a full-on kinetic experience. Shimmering with cinematic qualities, his music ultimately speaks to the body, mind and soul.

Despite electronic music's tendency to suffer a short shelf life, Phutureprimitive has already demonstrated a timeless quality with his debut album "Sub Conscious" on Waveform Records, which remains the top seller on the label since its release in 2004, obtaining a cult status among fans and collectors. With a string of singles released in the interim on various labels, the birth of Native Harmonix (Rain’s own Record Label) brought us the “Luminous” EP in 2010; delving into a lyrical based production, supported by undulating synth work and a palpable haunting texture throughout. His second full-length release “Kinetik” forged new territories of emotional electronic dance music, exploring a heavier, bass-centric sound that adds raw energy to intricately detailed tracks. "Kinetik" remains on the iTunes Top 100 Electronic Music Chart, 3 years after its release.

With a new collection of songs released in 2 parts titled “Searching for Beauty in the Darkest Places,” he takes ideas from his previous releases and supercharges them with hard-hitting dancefloor appeal, while maintaining the depth and prowess this trusted producer is so well known for. His first national headlining tour in Fall 2013 debuted his collaboration with ritual dancer Caeli La. The tour launched with the release of their first official music video, "Lucid Dream," a collaboration with multi-media production team Vinton Depiction & Michael Miller, the animation/visual effects creator behind NBC's "Grimm." The Dance Out Your Demons Tour featured an interactive game, in which the audience members write down a "demon," fear, or something they are letting go of on a piece of duct tape, stick it to the bottom of their shoe, and then "dance out their demons." Due to the success of DOYD, Phutureprimitive announced that they will continue to incorporate the game on future tours.

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Bringing people together one frequency at a time. 
 🎶❤️ https://linktr.ee/J9Productions ❤️🎶 

Over 25 years ago amidst Calgary's vibrant rave culture, J9's musical journey began, igniting a passion that continues to shape her purpose in life. In 2011, she founded J9Productions, initially captivating audiences with her unique brand of burlesque shows and live music events before transitioning to organizing House music events in 2016, notably the renowned HUMPDay HOUSE Party. 

Driven by a profound connection to music, J9 embarked on her DJing journey in 2022. Since her debut, J9 has graced the decks at prestigious events such as Wicked Woods Music Festival, and has had the honour of opening for esteemed artists like Megan Hamilton, Average Citizens & Father Funk. 

Known for her sensual, groove-filled sets, J9’s preferred sound blends House and Drum & Bass—but she loves playing anything that makes her feel good. From organic house to indie dance and downtempo, her broad musical palette brings depth and energy to every set. She thrives on the coveted opening set time slot, igniting the dance floor and creating the vibe to ensure an unforgettable experience.  

Through the music, J9 aims to evoke profound emotions, foster connection, spread love, positivity, and bring people together, one frequency at a time.

Those who have experienced the soundscape journey of Bass Panda know the energy that he brings to the dance floor. Capable of packing whatever space he is invited to, this uplifting deejay charges the crowd with his impeccable song selection and inspiring artistic integrity. The mastery of his sound sense allows him to seamlessly blend live saxophone performance through multiple genres, personal edits and mashups, tempo changes, and classics to create an incredibly unique audience experience.

Bass Panda has established himself well in the community through a solid and supportive fan base who make a point of being at his shows, and has also become well-recognized online, with his mixes having reached well over 350,000 listens. In addition to performing at FozzyFest for 7 years, he has also had numerous sets at Wicked Woods, Vibes, Motion Notion, Astral Harvest, and FreezerBurn. Earlier highlights include opening for Far Too Loud, The Librarian, LongWalkShortDock, and Balkan Bump.

When in the wild, we do it panda style!

Karina 
KSWAG from the #YEG
Not a DJ....a Fan Girl ❤
Girls who lift, need music!

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BOOKING:
North + South America: bshprits@teamwass.com

Europe: jack.clark@unitedtalent.com 

MANAGEMENT: 
joey@owndrumgroup.com

PROMO: 
ayybopromo@gmail.com

LABEL: @GDBRecords

From funky, soulful beats, to sexy late-night vocal grooves, Calgary-based House DJ & Producer, LaRiss, has been sharing her passion for sound with the world since 2019. Known for her seductive storytelling through music and a skill for hunting down vibey tracks, LaRiss has a natural instinct for keeping the dancefloor jumping and listeners hooked. With experience opening for legendary names like A. Skillz and Felix Cartal, large scale festivals like Burning Man, & regular monthlies in Calgary’s thriving house scene (Sub Rosa, Rated Ultra Lounge), no matter what the mood calls for, LaRiss delivers.

Email: djlarissmusic@gmail.com for booking inquiries

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