Interview with Honey Beard

Monday night I got the opportunity to chat with Tom and Gary of Honey Beard in advance of their set for My Mixtape, Friday June 9th at 11 PM EDT on Radio Humber. If you've heard any of their album Dreamless Sleep, it'll come as no surprise that things got pretty deep and philosophical. It was also very interesting to get an outside perspective on electronic music, as I usually deal exclusively with DJs. But as we touch on in the interview. more and more DJs/producers are moving to live performances, so with Honey Beard already doing this, we were able to cut to the core of the issue. It's about the authenticity of play, and the difference between pop and art. Whichever you prefer, I highly recommend giving our conversation a listen, and even more a play of their album (Spotify/Soundcloud). Topics include: The origin story of Honey Beard (both physically and in name), why any synth driven music is necessarily tied to the 80s, the philosophical nature of their album Dreamless Sleep, combining dark lyrics with upbeat music beds, walking the line between pop and art, the risk/reward of playing live, what's next for Honey Beard (live and recorded), and of course their set for My Mixtape.

Hear My Mixtape featuring Honey Beard live Friday June 9th at 11 PM EDT, here.

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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Honey Beard - Dreamless Sleep

Last week I had the pleasure to play Honey Beard's sensational single "Celestial Bodies" from their debut album Dreamless Sleep. In honour its release this past Friday, I've got another track cue'd up and ready to go tonight on Bump In The Hump, but you'll have to tune in to find out which one makes the cut. Stream the album below, purchase it here, and catch their Album Launch Party, this Saturday at Junction City Music Hall. They'll be playing two sets, Dreamless Sleep from start to finish, followed by a DJ set, and a premiere screening of their latest music video.

Also on tonight's all new episode of Bump In The Hump, I've got a flurry of first plays from artists across the country, yet another new remix from Future Magic, another club cut from Sleepycatt, a funky fire-starter from CYMN, and two absolutely evil productions from locals Krayysh and Casso. Finally we look forward to this week's special Saturday episode of My Mixtape with my conversation with Staccato. Catch it all live on Radio Humber from 6-7 PM EDT here.

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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Jacques Greene - To Say

This past Friday Jacques Greene released his much anticipated album Feel Infinite on LuckyMe Records. The veteran DJ and producer is no stranger to incredible original productions, with tracks like "These Days" garnering strong support from Annie Mac and others. And while he's been relatively quiet release-wise, it's almost assuredly a result of an intense focus on Feel Infinite. A focus that shines bright throughout the cohesive and emotive album, as each track has been clearly polished beyond compare, playing its role perfectly in the opus that is Feel Infinite. While you can call his tracks house, I find it hard to accept it as just that. Ever since I first heard, the Will Ferrell from Old School aided track, "I Like You" I've had a hard time quantifying Greene's releases. They are quite simply quality, thoughtful and supremely designed electronic productions. Just damn good music, regardless of genre.After having already heard both "You Can't Deny" and "Afterglow" on Bump In The Hump, it's my pleasure to be able to play yet another cut from Feel Infinite tonight, "To Say." You can also see Jacques Greene as he returns home to Toronto at the tail end of his tour, April 15th at Velvet Underground (RSVP and Tickets). "To Say" isn't the only Friday release that gets a spin on Bump In The Hump tonight, I've also got a track from BADLQQK's RQQKIES 2. Nor is Feel Infinite the only new album represented, as I've got a track from Honey Beard's debut Dreamless Sleep, out this Friday. Finally we enjoy an onslaught of house from Cosella, Smalltown DJs, Pat Lok and birthday boy Frustra, who is playing tonight at Edenhall and Saturday at The Beaver. Hear all this and more live on Radio Humber from 6-7 PM EDT, here.

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