Published Jun 02, 2021
8Emissive (a.k.a. Evan Vincent) has been steadily climbing the rungs of Toronto s dance scene for a number of years, to the point where he s now an integral part of it. His sets are an eclectic journey, full of varying styles, twists and oddball tracks that might struggle to land in anyone else s hands, but he glues it all together seamlessly. This is why you can toss him in almost anywhere: when a legendary house producer like Levon Vincent comes to town, Emissive can support him, and when an atypical, impossible-to-classify act like Actress swings by, Emissive is perfectly matched to open for him, too. That kind of range is rare, but he s got it, and isn t afraid to use it.
For fans of: Lil Peep, Elliott Smith
There is very little information about ekkstacy available online, beyond the fact that he s an 18-year-old from Vancouver. Despite the secrecy, the word is already out about his haunting music, which is doing big streaming numbers by mixing whispered acoustic ballads with SoundCloud emo rap. His standout singles combine his ghostly voice with catchy instrumentation, as on the new wave bounce of i walk this earth all by myself or the 1979 -esque alt-rock of i want to be by your side.
Alex Hudson
8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in March 2021
Meet Exclaim! s latest New Faves, including Halifax s prolific young rapper and Charli XCX s protégé
Published Mar 03, 2021
It s been a year since Canada began locking down, but the efforts of artists to create and share their feelings with the world are stronger than ever. Whether churning out releases on their own or following the guidance of internationally renowned stars, these New Faves demand attention.
For fans of: Arca, Ash Koosha, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Montreal-based producer Bénédicte has very little under her belt, but it s enough to garner significant excitement for her newly released debut EP,