Articles by Ashley Hampson

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  Adult Karate

  LXII

  PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2016

  L.A.-based producer K.C. Maloney is best known as one half of ambient, atmospheric beat makers Radar Cult, though he's recently stepped for...

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  Kllo

  Well Worn

  PUBLISHED Aug 3, 2016

  They've already played sold out shows and festivals, and been touted by several as Artists to Watch after the release of their first EP Cus...

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  Thee Oh Sees

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2016

  There's something absolutely mesmerizing about two drummers and their drum kits side-by-side in absolute unison, centre stage. And so, Thee...

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  The Growlers

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2016

  Surf-rock, psych-pop outfit the Growlers brought their self-described "beach goth" stylings to the stage Saturday night (June 18), serving...

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  Flying Lotus

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2016

  A black curtain emblazoned with white design covered the stage as Flying Lotus set up, the crowd pressed against the barrier well in advanc...

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  Of Montreal

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC, June 17

  PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2016

  Kevin Barnes and the rest of Of Montreal set up and sound checked for a good 30 minutes prior to their set, making the group's official arr...

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  FIDLAR

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC, June 17

  PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2016

  A few last minute snags plagued Levitation mere days before the festival was set to kick off. Well, one snag really, that set everything el...

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  CRi

  Tell Her

  PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2016

  Montreal has been a hot spot for established and emerging beatmakers lately, from Jacques Greene to Lunice to Kaytranada — and now CRi (Chr...