The Funk Hunters
Everyone Made Santa’s Funk List at “Funk the Halls”
“Funk the Halls,” presented by The Funk Hunters, is a cherished holiday tradition and welcoming raver reunion. This year, snow and frigid temperatures couldn’t discourage legions of Canadian ravers to dress up as Santa’s and elves and attend seven shows across Cumberland, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. The snow was coming down in every city, but inside the temperature was hot, with ravers adorned in humorous Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, lights and more. Questions were commonly passed on the dancefloor about who made Santa’s naughty or nice list. No matter the answer, it was certain everyone knew they were on the funk list. The Funk Hunters opened their set with a remix of Mariah Carey’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”&...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Moore Kismet, Valentino Khan, D-Block & S-Te-Fan and More [12/16/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Zeds Dead & GRiZ – Ecstacy of Soul Valentino Khan & NEVERMIND – Tidal Wave Tinlicker & Solomon Grey – Choir To The Wild Festival Hits 2022 The Funk Hunters & LŪN – La Puta Ama k?d – SOMEWHAT HUMAN BIJOU – Six Shots Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Electronic Avenue Moore Kismet – Forte Tsu Nami & RUNN – When I Fall ROSSY – DEITY Hardstyle Heaters D-Block & S-Te-Fan –...
“Big Boss Energy”: The Funk Hunters Team Up With LŪN for Fiery Collab, “La Puta Ama”
Last year, a mysterious new artist named LŪN emerged into the scene. This anonymous artist certainly came to play, dropping fiery midtempo bangers right from the get-go. A few months later, in an exclusive interview with EDM.com, LŪN revealed herself to be the renowned electropop artist Lights. “I’ve let Lights spread her wings out pretty wide in terms of genre-dabbling and multiple creative outlets and projects and I’m proud of that,” she said at the time, adding that LŪN “became the vessel for me to free a facet of my creativity that has been percolating all these years.” In essence, LŪN is the polarity to Lights. And the alias allows her to expand her production prowess and explore her dark side without compromising the light. Now, teaming up with electro-funk du...
“Big Boss Energy”: The Funk Hunters Team Up With LŪN for Fiery Collab, “La Puta Ama”
Last year, a mysterious new artist named LŪN emerged into the scene. This anonymous artist certainly came to play, dropping fiery midtempo bangers right from the get-go. A few months later, in an exclusive interview with EDM.com, LŪN revealed herself to be the renowned electropop artist Lights. “I’ve let Lights spread her wings out pretty wide in terms of genre-dabbling and multiple creative outlets and projects and I’m proud of that,” she said at the time, adding that LŪN “became the vessel for me to free a facet of my creativity that has been percolating all these years.” In essence, LŪN is the polarity to Lights. And the alias allows her to expand her production prowess and explore her dark side without compromising the light. Now, teaming up with electro-funk du...
An Insider’s Guide to Bass Coast Music and Art Festival 2022
The time has almost come. After not one, but two postponements, Bass Coast Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest editions yet. From July 8th to 11th, the boutique music and arts fest returns to Merritt, B.C. on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Ahead of Bass Coast’s long-awaited return, EDM.com has put together an insider’s guide to help prospective attendees prepare for what’s to come. And we’ve curated a few handy tips and tricks from the festival’s organizers as well as trusted patrons. PACKING ESSENTIALS When packing for any outdoor activity within Canada, it’s essential to prepare accordingly for the weather. While the forecast may read sunny skies, you just never know when it will cloud over and do...
After a 2-Year Hiatus, Wicked Woods Music Festival Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever
In a word, the best way to summarize Wicked Woods Music Festival 2022 is with the infamous Owen Wilson phrase: “Wow.” At this intimate Canadian festival, its organizers, staff, attendees and artists really do get wicked in the woods. Nestled in the heart of the Columbia Valley—minutes from Fairmont Hot Springs—Wicked Woods is hosted on 144 acres of land, with a backdrop like none other. The Unicorn Lounge, Wicked Woods 2022. Filter Out The Ordinary On Wednesday, May 25th, prospective attendees were welcomed to the festival site to get their camps set up and nestle into the woods for the weekend. Before long, the grounds materialized as the all-too-familiar land became adorned with colorful tents, tapestries and LED lights. Thousands of ravers were elated to finally be at a...
Bass Coast Announces 2022 Lineup With Claude VonStroke, The Funk Hunters, More
Emerging from a two-year hiatus, Bass Coast is scheduled to return from July 8th to 11th in Merritt, B.C., on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Bass Coast has a global reputation for showcasing innovative international artists alongside innovative Canadian talent. And the organizers of the beloved boutique festival have now unveiled its full 2022 lineup, staying true to their goal of booking diverse artists. This year, Bass Coast attendees will be treated to nuanced performances from the likes of AceMoMa, Claude VonStroke, Anz and Mikey Lion. Additionally, a 20/20 LDN showcase will feature Sicaria Sound, Tim Parker, OAKK and Ivy Lab. The docket also boasts a diverse lineup of regional and Canadian talent, including Fort Knox Five, The Funk Hunters,...
“By Artists for Artists”: How The Funk Hunters’ Nick Middleton Evolved From DJ to Music Exec
As a member of celebrated electronic music duo The Funk Hunters, the CEO of Westwood Recordings, and the co-founder of Midnight Agency, it’s not hard to tell that Nick Middleton has a passion for the music industry. Covering everything from music production to marketing and more, Middleton is involved in every step of the process. But that wasn’t his initial aspiration. In an interview with EDM.com, Middleton tells us that he “never really had music as a dream career” and he believed his passion was in film. Throughout high school and progressing into college, Middleton worked in film. He made documentaries, taught post-production, and even ran a film school on Galiano Island called The Gulf Island Film & Television School (GIFTS). It was his work at GIFTS...
Monstercat Teams Up With Westwood Recordings for Celebratory 8-Track Compilation
Westwood Recordings have teamed up with fellow Canadian record label and electronic music powerhouse Monstercat to curate a special compilation album. Comprising local talent and named after Monstercat’s annual Vancouver-based event, Compound 2021 marks the first-ever collaboration between the two imprints. The diverse compilation features eight tracks, infused with the talents of 14 artists including The Funk Hunters, Kotek, Defunk, and Akylla, among others. Nearly all of the artists featured in the album will also be performing at Monstercat Compound in Vancouver this Saturday, September 18th. “”We are thrilled for Monstercat and Westwood’s debut collaboration,” said Westwood Recordings founder and CEO Nick Middleton. “It’s a joint ...
The Funk Hunters Tap ESKEI83 and RUSUR for Hypnotic Bass Track “Hit Like”
Canadian electro-funk duo The Funk Hunters have been making waves this past year, with no sign of slowing down. Their latest collaboration “Hit Like,” out today via Westwood Recordings, proves yet again that the two are not to be confined to any singular sound. For the new track The Funk Hunters incorporated samples courtesy of world-renowned German turntablist ESKEI83 and textured them with finesse, tipping the cap to the DJ’s hip-hop influences. The Funk Hunters also tapped award-winning singer-songwriter RUSUR, who brings his expert lyricism to “Hit Like.” The blossoming young artist infuses the single with hypnotic vocal flair, adding depth to the aggressive, bass-heavy beat while creating a festival-ready tune. You can find “Hit ...
The Funk Hunters’ Nick Middleton Partners With Grant Paley to Launch Midnight Agency
Grant Paley—an award-winning artist and longtime agent—has partnered with Nick Middleton of the The Funk Hunters to launch their very own artist agency. The two industry giants announced their Canadian boutique agency earlier this month, having established a diverse roster of 30 artists including Chali 2na, Gone Gone Beyond, The Librarian, and Stickybuds, among others. “Our roster at Midnight Agency represents some of the most forward thinking, diverse and technologically savvy individuals I’ve ever met,” Paley said in a statement. The full roster from the launch of Midnight Agency on April 6th, 2021. Midnight Agency (via Instagram) What makes this new boutique agency so appealing is that it has been created by artists, for artists. Paley, the agency’s president...
The Funk Hunters Join Forces With Defunk and Akylla for Fiery Single, “Warn Ya”
Canadian electronic producers Defunk and The Funk Hunters are back with a bold new collaboration alongside Akylla. “Warn Ya” is a fiery midtempo tune that blends Defunk’s signature funky basslines with the masterful soundscapes of The Funk Hunters. The track’s spellbinding vocals—provided by a hypnotic Akylla, a classically trained instrumentalist and singer-songwriter—are a perfect fit for this earworm. Longtime fans of Defunk and The Funk Hunters might experience some deja-vu when taking in this new release, which arrived today via Westwood Recordings.. The once mysterious bass tune has been featured in some of the duo’s most popular live sets over the past few years. Check it out below. In addition to running their own la...
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