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Review: 'OUTRAVE' Traces EDM's Queer Roots
DJ and music historian Denise Benson hosts the documentary series "OUTRAVE," chronicling how the queer community created and elevated electronic dance music, or EDM, as a place to "survive and thrive."
The Super Busy and Creative Karim Olen Ash
Karim Olen Ash is a Toronto born and raised DJ and multidisciplinary artist who has worked on numerous projects aimed at providing space for the BIPOC + LGBTQIA community. He is the co-creator of the Pep Rally raves alongside Chippy Nonstop.
Recording and Performing with Dr. Maren Hancock, a.k.a. Betti Forde
Dr. Maren Hancock, a.k.a. Betti Forde, has deejayed for25 years, sharing stages with everyone from Frankie Knuckles to Cyndi Lauper.
James St Bass is Always up for "a gig I haven't done yet”
Fans of electronic music and community radio in Toronto know that James St Bass has been spreading the gospel of beats and bass since he first hit the decks at the groundbreaking Boom Boom Room on Toronto's Queen street west IN 1988.
The big dancefloor energy of Cozmic Cat
Cozmic Cat is a Toronto-based electronic music DJ and producer, known for dynamic, fun and high- energy performances as well as unique and diverse artist partnerships.
The Unpredictableness of Aeryn Pfaff
Aeryn Pfaff is a versatile Toronto based DJ with roots in the queer techno scene. "I play clubs, warehouses, festivals, patios, drag shows, disco, techno, prog, trance, house, breaks, dnb, jersey club, baile funk, vogue house, rave, ambient — I like everything," he says.
Chiclet Blends House, Electro and Nu Disco
Since 1999, Chiclet has played countless raves, club residencies, radio shows and special events in Toronto, Montreal, New York City and Hong Kong, among other cities.
The Many Looks of Imaa Queen
Imaa Queen discusses with Revry about her work as a performer anbd she lets us in on a little secret, “We are in negotiations to take our current show on a road trip…”
Showcasing Life Through Music
Singer-songwriter Davis Mallory uses his music and his celebrity platform to shed light on important issues. Read more about Davis in his Revry profile.