Eightcubed is a Canadian electronic music producer, DJ, and performer from Toronto, Ontario. His debut album, Simple Dance, was released in 2006 by Abstract Core Records.[1] In 2008, "Heart Invaders" [2] was released with a music video directed by computer animator Dan Swan and nationally aired on MuchMusic throughout 2008 to 2011.[3] In 2009, he released City Life, an EP that received popular acclaim for its low-fi and retro- futuristic sound, heard in songs such as "Promise Me" [4] and "The Island of Purple Waterfall".[5] Another music video for the single "Enter Light" followed in 2011 with video animation by Andrea Simone.[6] In a Detroit radio interview, Eightcubed explained the importance of the storytelling found in his music.[7] In 2013, he released Sheath & Beyond EP, with the hit single "Comfort Temple", launching him into the Top 10 of many North American radio stations.[8][9] He has been featured in Now Magazine,[10] RCRD LBL, MTV Canada, and independent blogs.[11][12][13][14]
Eightcubed | |
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 Eightcubed singles cover for "Enter Light" | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Electronic |
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| Years active | 2005–2015 |
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| Website | soundcloud |
Musical style
editEightcubed's musical style has been described as "fantastical, mesmerizing, strangely addictive, innovative, retro-futuristic and whimsical". In early 2007, Cue Mix Magazine proclaimed that his sound was "fascinating and groundbreaking".[15] Eightcubed has stated that he leaves his musical writing to be defined by critics and that his most ardent instrument is the computer.[16]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Simple Dance | Abstract Core Records |
| 2009 | City Life | RCRD LBL |
| 2011 | High Arrrt | N/A |
| 2013 | Sheath & Beyond | Phoenix & Gold Records |
Singles
edit| Single | Year | Album | Chart Rank | Radio Station | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Sunrise" | 2005 | Simple Dance | |||
| "Quiet Please" | 2006 | Simple Dance | |||
| "Smell the Coffee" | 2007 | City Life | |||
| "Heart Invaders" | 2008 | City Life | 3 | CHUO89.1 | Ottawa |
| "Promise Me" | 2008 | City Life | 8 | CJLO1690 | Montreal |
| "The Island of Purple Waterfall" | 2009 | "City Life" | 3 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
| "Lighthouse" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 2 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
| "Kiss Chaser" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 17 | CIUT89.5 | Toronto |
| "Kiss Chaser (B- Side Version)" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 8 | CJSW90.9 | Calgary |
| "Comfort Temple" | 2013 | "Sheath & Beyond | 2 | CJAM99.1 | Windsor |
Remixes
edit- Björk "Aurora" (2010)
- The Pixies "Wave of Mutilation" (2010)
- Lady Gaga "Bad Romance" (2010)
- The Ramones "Blitzkrig Bop" (2011)
- Madonna "Another Suitcase" (2011)
- Dragonette "Let it Go" (2012)
Videography
edit- "Heart Invaders" (2008) (directed by Dan Swan)
- "Enter Light" (2011) (animation by Andrea Simone)
References
edit- Citations
- ^ Grafikuro, Ein (2007), Cue Mix Magazine
- ^ Dan Swan (Director) (6 January 2008). Heart Invaders (Television). London.
- ^ "Heart Invaders". muchmusic.com. Retrieved May 31, 2008.
- ^ Kharas, Kev (2009), RCRD LBL, archived from the original on 2009-02-09
- ^ Laul, Hea (2009), YouTube
- ^ "Enter Light". youtube.com. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ "Interview with Eightcubed - Robo Robb". Roboblog.hihillrecordings.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^ Earshot! Online, 2013
- ^ College Radio Charts WordPress Online, 2013
- ^ Boles, Benjamin (23 August 2007), "Eight on the Floor", NOW Magazine, Toronto, archived from the original on 2012-10-19
- ^ Earshot! Online, 2012
- ^ Earshot! Online, 2010
- ^ Earshot! Online, 2010
- ^ Earshot! Online, 2008
- ^ Grafikuro, Ein (2007), Cue Mix Magazine
- ^ Stone, Taylor (18 September 2013), "Exclusive Interview with Eightcubed", Guitar Justice Magazine, Toronto, p. 3, archived from the original on 2013-12-02
External links
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