What a time to be alive
Starve the ego, feed the soul
Feed compassion and self control
Maximize each breath
Each moment
Let go

Bio:

The name Melo.Nade stems from the fluid flow of the vibe. With a diverse musical palette and almost 20 years of experience behind decks, Melo.Nade has a refined ability to move crowds at any time of day. Balancing dark and light, you can expect to hear sounds from deep dubstep to lustful world beats, breaks/garage, grime/hip-hop/trip-hop/soul/R&B, and thought-provoking bass music. Melo.Nade’s recent festival appearances since 2023 include Envision, Shambhala, Wicked Woods, Deep Roots. 

Beyond beats, Melo.Nade's music holds purpose. A life-altering traumatic brain injury in 2018 shaped his artistic trajectory, leading him to embrace a shift in perspective and boundaries for self-care. Music is a conduit for emotional release, empowering listeners to work through inner tensions to find a cathartic release. 

As a classically trained pianist driven by a passion for sonic exploration, Melo.Nade brings a unique perspective to his music productions that blend cultural sounds with trip hop, dubstep, and bass music. Music production has been essential in Melo.Nade’s healing journey and he aspires to produce music that invokes healing for his listeners.  
Whether it's a one hour festival set that turns into a 3+ hour happenstance, Melo.Nade is prepared to keep the dance going with heavy chill vibrations.

Booking Inquiries: melonade.dj@gmail.com

Coming at you from the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Nations.

Retired as hell, but I still love making music.

Known for diverse sounds and head nodding beats, That Anton will have you moving. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, and now a “Vancouver household name,” his musical style is full spectrum. Hip hop, trip hop, downtempo, reggae, house, world beats, and all manner of bass music are all in his repertoire. All of the above are blended skillfully and sprinkled with a healthy dose of turntablism. It’s easy listening for the discerning ear. From dance floors in forests (Shambhala, Bass Coast, Astral Harvest, Luminosity, and many more) to that mix that was playing at your favourite restaurant last night, That Anton style is always pleasing crowds.

Natalie Slade's songs have an emotional depth and clarity, carried weightlessly by her buttery tones and fearless pop-strewn melodies. Her forthcoming record, produced by Hiatus Kaiyote keyboardist Simon Mavin is overflowing with complex, earthy sounds that grow richer on each listen.

23-year-old songstress Abigail Barlow not only recognizes what she wants, but where she’s going—and she’s headed there at lightspeed, bringing fans everywhere along the way.
She took the first step on that path as a child. Growing up in Birmingham, AL, her doctor dad played piano and immediately served as an endless source of inspiration. Soon, she personally picked up piano and devoured records by everyone from Elton John and Amy Winehouse to Tori Kelly, Lorde, and Alessia Cara. Driven towards a career in music as early as middle school, her ambition drew the ire of jealous classmates and resulted in a rough period marked by incessant bullying.
Abigail continually paved her own path though. She opted for homeschooling and achieved a diploma online to kick off her career even sooner. Instead of just lip-syncing, she uploaded actual covers to Musical.ly and built a following of 600K-plus on the platform. An early adopter of YouNow, she attracted over 60K fans and garnered a nomination for “YouNower of the Year” at the 2017 Shorty Awards. 
Relocating to Los Angeles, she put all of her energy into carving out a distinct, diverse, and dynamic sound introduced by the single “Emotional.” - Rick Florino, Written On Time

Try to get your head around the term Rhyme. What does it mean exactly? Well, for one, the rhyme is defined by the vowel. You ever wonder why that is? Why not the consonant? Kudos has thought about this a lot. It's a funny feeling when following the inspiration of a rhyme leads you down a rabbit whole of teachings that will eventually be immortalised through recording and then performed in front of thousands.  

How the fuck do you write a bio for yourself? I'm only on the second paragraph and I've already referred to myself in the third person. Where do I go from here? Well, to start with, my name is Kudos, nice to meet you. It's 2019 and i've officially been rapping for 18 years. Ever since I was 12, all I ever wanted was to be an Emcee. As a 12 year old I thought that meant holding a gun and talking with an American accent. Now that i'm about to turn 30 I've come to realise that being an Emcee is just as much about the dialogue you have on the inside as it is about what you project on the outside. 

My music is personal, introspective, a tad humorous and constantly developing. Fans or not, my music is my diary and I'm going to continue creating it until I perish, or perhaps loose interest (Doubtful).  Whoever you are, if you've made it this far, I'd like to thank you for stopping by. As supporters go you're pretty top notch. 

I hope this finds you in good health.

Big love
Kudos

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