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By Ken Kelley
PHOTO : N . ROMANOFF
THE STEADIES
The Steadies
What : Pop / Rock Where : Saskatoon , SK Visit : www . thesteadies . ca
As a founding member of blues-rock trio Wide Mouth Mason , bassist Earl Pereira had the chance to tour the world before eventually leaving the band to concentrate on The Steadies on a full-time basis . Fusing rock , reggae , and dance music ,
Thane
What : Dance / Soul Where : Toronto , ON Visit : www . thanemusic . com
Boasting a powerful , soulful voice that proudly showcases the influence of R & B greats like Michael Jackson , Lionel Richie , and others , Toronto ’ s Thane has won support and accolades from acclaimed DJ / producers Paul van Dyk and Andi Durrant among hoards of others . As a youngster , Thane poured over his parents ’ record collection , immersing himself in a wide array of genres running the gamut from pop through classical , reggae , calypso , and more . Thane ’ s music has appeared on charts in virtually all corners of the world , including Italy ’ s RadioGaga , ZenFM in Belgium , L . A .’ s Electro IM Radio , and France ’ s House Nation Radio . It could be just a matter of time before Thane ’ s music is dominating club sound systems worldwide .
THANE
The Steadies ’ second full-length record , Love Revolution , boasts an abundance of groove , no doubt thanks to the trio ’ s impeccably tight musicianship , which confidently winds its way through each of the LP ’ s offerings . From opening track “ Run , Run ” through the breezy “ California Sun ” and the underdog anthem “ Phoenix ,” The Steadies will have you on the dance floor before you even realize what ’ s going on .
bitpakkit
What : Electronic Where : Vancouver , BC Visit : www . reverbnation . com / bitpakkit
Like The Chemical Brothers , Moby , and others before him , bitpakkit – the stage name of Vancouver electronic artist Ben Watson – is at the forefront of a musical revolution , fusing irrepressible beats with carefully selected samples and live instrumentation . Boasting an impressive arsenal of original material that ranges from minimalist grooves to embracing a full palette of colour and sound , bitpakkit ’ s approach to making music results in a collection of inspired , infectious beats that help the artist stand out from others in his field .
BITPAKKIT
Ken Kelley is a freelance writer based out of Moncton , NB . In addition to writing for various media outlets in Canada and the United States , Ken is also a founding member of
Moncton rock band The Monoxides .
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