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On Thursday, local band Intensive Care is launching their EP at Casa del Popolo. These guys are playing cinematic music infused with just the right touch of rock. Like intensive-care specialists, they’re crafting their sound very carefully; one step at the time. They will be joined by Technical Kidman and Golden Isles. For $6, you get to see the show and go home with a copy of their new EP. Sounds like a sweet deal to me. Want to know to a little bit more before the concert? Here’s an interview I did with them…

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BearHands
ArtsFTB at CMWMusic

It’s already March and you know what that means? That means at the end of the month Forget The Box will be venturing to Toronto for an overdose of music, film and very little sleep. For the past week, I’ve been listening to a lot of the artists that will be playing at CMW. Some of them are very talented but let’s be honest, there’s only so much time and you can’t catch everything. So, here’s a little introduction and my opinions on what’s not to be missed!

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Matthais Meyer
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I found myself across from the Bell Center to enjoy a set by Matthias Meyer. We all know, when it comes to electronic music, German guys do it better. First of all, the venue was perfect. I don’t like to venture downtown often, but being close to the Bell Center has the advantage of not many neighbors around to complain about noise. The loft was a dark small square with a side room to relax in.

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Last Friday I found myself entering Igloofest for the first time. My friends were surprised to learn it had taken me so long to actually attend this winter gathering. I could never picture myself dancing in the cold but last Friday I found a way to enjoy Igloofest properly and thoroughly. Here are a couple tips for dancing around in the cold and snow!

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We’re in the middle of November. It’s getting colder and the days are getting shorter. All you want to do is watch French new-wave movies with your new boyfriend while sipping hot chocolate. Let’s face it, it’s the season of cocooning; not the best time for hot dance parties. Nobody could convince me to head […]

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The dj world has often been a gentleman’s club; with very few ladies getting membership cards. Is this now a thing of the past? We can at least say that of wind of change is blowing on the scene. Maya Janes Coles, Cassy, Margaret Dygas, Steffi, all of them have released some of the year’s best tracks.

This coming Friday, Montreal will be granted a visit from the lady that made her mark as one of the few lucky Panorama bar residents, Steffi Klakson. Holding a residency in what is considered the best club in the world, being the owner of Klakson, (a great music label) and releasing an impressive first LP, Yours and Mine…

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Give me a sunset, a mojito and a beach so I can enjoy my playlist! We skipped a month for the playlist. I was caught in a music festival storm which is of course very inspiring, but at the same time really hard on the body and the mind. Don’t fear dear readers, the 140 hours of sleep I got in the past week have put me back on track. Here’s some music that is made to accompany you during your sunny summer days of outdoor drinking…

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After one night of good sleep, it’s time to cover another electronic music festival this time it takes place in Montreal! Mutek Festival in Montreal is a bit easier to attend then Movement in Detroit so I’ll make a short list of artists you might be interested in discovering. Don’t get me wrong, Mutek always covers a more intellectual side of electronic music which I love, but I am far from being an expert. Friday the legendary Richie Hawtin will once again be seen as Plastikman (pictured above) on the stage of The Metropolis and it’s by far the most awaited performance of the festival but here’s what else should be good…

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We’re back in Montreal trying to communicate what we experienced in Detroit. No words can describe it. It was like a religious ritual, and I’ve already started the countdown until next year’s festival. The whole experience was magical, and I have to say that for such a big event, the crowd was really communicative, and there was a peaceful, friendly vibe. The free massage station in the V.I.P. area was…

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We cracked up laughing when he unsuccessfully tried to put drugs in his pockets while deejaying, then he decided to go hide under the DJ table while thousands of people watched. My interview with Marc Houle from M-nus records, was one of the highlights of the first day. We talked about Project Noise in Montreal, and the noise complaint issue to which he said: “Toronto is there for people who wanted to be quiet, not Montreal!”…

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Covering an electronic music festival is like practicing extreme sports. No matter how careful you are, chances are you’re going to end up wrecked.

The fun started in the car where we pumped up techno music during the 10 hour drive to Detroit for Movement 2011. We were already destroyed the first night but a disco nap gave us force to check the opening party with Cassy. It was taking place in a tiny basement bar, the Oslo. The place was really dark and the sound system was insane! Then we checked out a party where the legendary Juan Atkins was performing…

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In a couple of days I’ll be heading to Detroit to attend one of the most exciting electronic music festivals in North America: Movement. Not only is the line-up incredible, but it’s also taking place in a city steeped in music history. This will be my first pilgrimage to the city that gave birth to techno music and I’ll be there from May 27th to May 30th, keeping you posted on the great stuff happening there. I’ll also be doing some interviews with the artists I respect the most…

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