Future Classic: Hesk “I Wonder”
Future Classics

Future Classic: Hesk “I Wonder”

I’m sure you’ve all experienced this: the joy of listening to a song for the very first time and immediately falling in love with it. I’m talking about the ones that only take a maximum of 5 seconds for your mind, body and soul to convene and announce it’s unshakeable …

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Dj Lexis – Radio Interview on CIBL (101,5 FM in Montreal)

Lexis – Radio Interview on CIBL (101,5 FM in Montreal)

This week i’m doing a few radio interviews to promote the 5th Anniversary of MIMS and the big party we are throwing on the closing night of the Montreal Jazz Fest (Details here). Émilie from Electrons Libres, really one of the best radio shows in Montreal, asked me to bring …

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Jazz Amnesty Sound System #23
Dj Mixes

Jazz Amnesty Sound System #23

This Jazz Amnesty Sound System mix is dedicated to the institution of the big band within the legacy of jazz, spanning the years 1935 to 2009. Unleashing these caged jazz orchestras from their vinyl grooves is always a pleasure and a great way to start the summer with some swing. …

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Dj Lexis - Alexis Charpentier - Lexis
Interviews

Interview with Lexis (MIMS Founder) in the Montreal Gazette

Really cool interview with Lexis in the Montreal Gazette newspaper talking about the 5th anniversary and the evolution of Music Is My Sanctuary. Click here to read the interview

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Future Classic: Krystale & Kaytradamus “The Good Fight EP”
Future Classics

Future Classic: Krystale & Kaytradamus “The Good Fight EP”

After the success of their first collaboration on “Caught Up (Remix)”, Krystale and Kaytradamus took their partnership a step further to create an EP. The combination of Krystale’s jazzy-raspy voice and Kaytradamus’s inspired and unique beats create one singular whole that could charm everyone. The Good Fight presents five new …

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Montreal Jazz Fest 2012 Picks
Events

Montreal Jazz Fest 2012 Picks

With less than one day until the start of the Montreal Jazz Fest, here are my festival picks for this years’ edition. Here are a  few shows i’m looking forward to.  Gregory Porter | Thursday, June 28, 2012 – 9:00 PM L’Astral  – $33.12 with taxes and fees This Grammy Nominee …

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Poirier - Alert Riddim EP

Poirier “Alert Riddim EP” (Man Recordings)

Montreal ambassador and all-around bouncy riddim representative Poirier celebrates the coming of the summer season by releasing his latest EP, Alert Riddim, on Man Recordings. Following in the success of his previous EP — Soca Road — focused around the 165BPM power soca of Trinidad, his latest release of 120BPM …

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“PIU PIU” Documentary : Exploring the Montreal Beats Scene
Music Documentaries

“PIU PIU” Documentary : Exploring the Montreal Beats Scene

Today is a pretty special day for us at MusicIsMySanctuary. We are having a release party for a project we’ve been working on for a little while now. The idea was to do a documentary on the actual state of the Montreal beats scene which we affectionately call “PIU PIU” …

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Events

MIMS’ Guide to Mutek 2012

Every year in Montreal, Mutek kicks off what we call the “festival season” but it’s also one of the signs that summer is finally here! When you’re a kid in Montreal, summer is official once they open public pools. But I guess for adults the equivalent would be Piknic Electronik …

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24 Hours fo Vinyl #4
24HOV

24HOV – 4th Edition Recap

Pfewwww. Another edition of our beloved 24 Hours of Vinyl events has passed. The 4th edition was broadcasted in a new venue and mostly with DJ’s who hadn’t played the event yet but the feeling I think we all have looking back on it after a good nights sleep is …

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MIMS’ 24 Hours of Vinyl – 4th Edition
24HOV

MIMS’ 24 Hours of Vinyl – 4th Edition

MusicIsMySanctuary.com in collaboration with ScionSessions.ca presents 24 HOURS OF VINYL #4 – Lineup to be posted soon. In partnership with: Tonton.ca 10Kilos.Us Amir (NY, Wax Poetics) Zattar (Ottawa, Timekode) Tazz (Tsuba Records) Christian Pronovost (Lost Heroes) Professor Groove (WEFUNK Radio) Cosmo (Get Nice Blizzarts Fridays) Corey K (Montreal) Phil Sparkz (Booty …

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Guest Mixes

Guest Mix #08: AZAMAT B (France)

We’re really excited to share with you an exclusive mix from one of Montreal’s most talented DJ’s. Our homie Azamat B. is the Boomclap Soundcrew’s French connection. Imported from the beaches of southern France, Azamat has spent many years organizing parties and events with his crew La Big Familia. He’s …

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