local arts scene

Why Your Local Arts Scene Is Dying

“There’s nothing ever happening here!” / “Ugh, this town is so boring!” / “Why don’t bands ever come here?” / “I have to PAY to go to a show? Ugh!” …I hear things like this ….

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Free Download: Mugwort Wallpaper

As the 11th in our series of digital art music videos, the recent Mugwort/David Starfire collaboration piece set a new standard on multiple levels.… Read more

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Evolver: Art, Drugs & Consciousness

The Evolver Network presented a conversation with Daniel Pinchbeck, Adam Green and Hamilton Morris at The Intercourse in Brooklyn, New York. Daniel Pinchbeck is… Read more

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Fresh Mix: Neon Steve – Pleasensations

It’s that time again! The annual self indulgent chill mix is hurr.. If you’re feeling this, then show your support by following me on… Read more

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Our Top 13 Bass Music Festivals

With much debate amongst ourselves here at AYNiB and extensive and scientific polling of our friends and our readers, we here at AYNiB have come up with our top 13 festivals …

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Fresh Mix: Beats Antique – Spring 2013

The ever-awesome Beats Antique crew have generously bestowed upon our ears a YUMMY new mix to brighten your day (and possibly, your whole life!).… Read more

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Crowdfund Spotlight: Entheon

The next stage of evolution in the acclaimed Sacred Mirrors exhibition. Now, Alex is calling on fans to help build the vision.
For over… Read more

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Bass Coast on Festival Responsibility

Another great contribution by our friends at Bass Coast Festival! JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN’T SEE IT, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S NOT THERE. Make a difference by taking personal responsibility …

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LIVE Mix: The Tailor (folk rave!)

On a beautiful May 4th evening the “Raize the Hoof” Tour arrived in Victoria with Lynx, Buckman Coe – and the ever-inspiring (and equally… Read more

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Release!: Dub Gabriel

Raggabass Resistance is the groundbreaking 4th album release from critically acclaimed ragga/dubstep pioneer, Dub Gabriel. Three years in the making …

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Introducing: Metasphere!

Evolve[-]d Productions (Calgary, Illumasphere, Inshala Festival, Kylee Dawn, Jay Michael) and Perception Environments (Vancouver, Metatrons Cube, Heidrogen) proudly present …

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Gallery – David Starfire & Govinda

WHAT A NIGHT!! To have the pleasure of seeing David Starfire OR Govinda play a show is a unique and dance-frenzied treat. But to… Read more

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Live Mix: Hoola @ Sunset

From the archives comes another delicious LIVE set courtesy of HOOLA., who visited us (along with Lion-S) for the debut of “The Living Room… Read more

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The Do Lab’s Trip to Egypt…

Between political strife, rioting, demonstrations and the general cultural upheaval caused by the aftershocks of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the country seemed like a less than ideal location …

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Fresh Mix: Amani LIVE @ Activation

Amani’s 2 hour solo set for the Light Lab & Cosmic Kidz event in Santa Fe called Acitvation (4-27-13) …. starts off with some… Read more

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Release!: Depth Charge by Interchill

Depth Charge is the latest compilation from Interchill. Compiled by Andrew and Naasko, the selection travels through a wide variety of mid tempo bass music and reflects elements of …

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Release! Govinda – Resonance

Resonance explores decadent and mysterious worlds of sound. Deeper down the rabbit hole the gritty basses and twisted wobbles will take you. Don’t fret… Read more

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Spotlight on Art: Mugwort – Sun Gazing

“One of the things I miss about living in the arctic, are those long stretches of the year seeing both the sunrise and sunset… Read more

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Release! Desert Dwellers – Far From Here

Black Swan Sounds is excited to announce the release of Far From Here, by Desert Dwellers. The new digital-only track is bundled with a… Read more

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Symbiosis 2013 Shall Be

“In the annual cycle after the end of time
When the day and night see eye to eye
A portal shall open and one… Read more

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Delhi 2 Dublin Resonates

Brought together for a one-off performance at the Vancouver Celtic Festival in 2006, their unique blend of electronic dance beats infused with Punjabi Bhangra and Celtic folk …

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Release! Adham Shaikh – Refractions v2

The ethno electro dub labs of Kaya Project, Desert Dwellers, Drumspyder, Spoonbill, Xopianoi, Lexifer and Log(M) have been busy reworking the popular global bass… Read more

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And the Award goes to…

Each year, the fan-driven Monday Magazine “M Awards” celebrates local arts & culture leaders with award categories like “Best Local Filmmaker” (Scott Amos!), “Favourite… Read more

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Gallery 3 – Erotica III

Absolutely dripping with yummy, the third Sunset Room installment of Erotica Electronica was another packed house of rich colours, exotic tastes & smells, sweaty… Read more

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Release!: Desert Dwellers

Some of the most forward thinking producers in the ethno-electronic-dub scene embrace the music beyond borders concept on Recalibrated Vol 2, a reimagining of Desert Dwellers’ …

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Decibel Festival Artists: Round 1

First wave of artists announced for the 10th Annual Decibel Festival! This year we will be breaking the artist announcements up into three equal… Read more

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Release!: Propa Tingz – Precognition

Hey fam…..after a long hiatus we have some freshness for you from the PropaTingz camp! We are proud to present the first in a… Read more

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Release!: Seed the Program by Anchor Hill

Hailing from the wild West Coast forests of BC, Anchor Hill has been consistently pushing his own brand of sound to ever-greater heights. With… Read more

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Fresh Mix!: Applecat LIVE @ Erotica3

Absolutely dripping with yummy, the third Sunset Room installment of Erotica Electronica was another packed house of rich colours, exotic tastes & smells, sweaty… Read more

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And the Bassline Warfare winner is…

Astral Phoenix for the win! For those who don’t yet know, Astral Phoenix is the new incarnation of Victoria’s Ryan Swinney – who earned… Read more

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LIB 2013 Lineup Announced

The music lineup for the 8th annual Lightning in a Bottle International Music and Arts Festival produced by The Do LaB has been announced,… Read more

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Fresh Mix!: Rowan @ DDR7

Sunset was born into the progressive house & techno sounds, and every year we have a few shows that pay homage to that history… Read more

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Gallery 2 – Erotica III

Absolutely dripping with yummy, the third Sunset Room installment of Erotica Electronica was another packed house of rich colours, exotic tastes & smells, sweaty… Read more

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Gallery: The Vinyl Frontier [EB]

If Sunset Room had musical parents, its Mother would no doubtedly be trance. And this night, flying through space at 140BPM amidst a crowd… Read more

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Gallery 1 – Erotica III

Absolutely dripping with yummy, the third Sunset Room installment of Erotica Electronica was another packed house of rich colours, exotic tastes & smells, sweaty… Read more

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Fresh Mix!: Adventures in Shprixieland

Navigating an adventure that spans across Dubstep, Psy and Progressive, this mix gives a taste of what to expect at the gigs this upcoming… Read more

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Bassline Warfare: Prizes!

It was over a year we started out with the Bassline Warfare DJ Competition, and through that time we have brought the playing field… Read more

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Reality Sandwich: Podcast #3

We’re psyched to announce the new Reality Sandwich podcast, delivering the RS magic to you aurally! On this edition of the Reality Sandwich Podcast,… Read more

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Release!: Dub Kirtan All Stars

Dub Kirtan All Stars’ brand new Subsonic Devotion EP features 3 tracks produced by David Starfire (who joins us in Victoria with Govinda on… Read more

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Make Your Own Paragon

Our ever-awesome and ever-ridiculous friends The Funginears have gifted us a Make-Your-Own-Paragon! Clink on link below to go to the downloadable PDF, then print… Read more