Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: LeBaron James - Party Starter

With the all-Canadian dance party that is the season premiere of Bump In The Hump set for tomorrow, what better time to share the opening track, literal "Party Starter" from friends of the show LeBaron James. Having shared several edits early on, Mark Beshai and Jeff Webb have since turned their attention to originals. "Party Starter" marks their fifth Spacedisco single with another new one, "Disco Derby," just posted to Traxsource for pre-order. Featuring their usual growing grooves, LeBaron James make use of several sound bites from Family Feud laying the groundwork for a successful shindig, culminating in a well-timed Steve Harvey "Yeah!" There's no doubt this will get your toes tapping and bestow a smirk on your face as Bump In The Hump forges ahead into its ninth season. Stream below, follow LeBaron James at the bottom and listen live Wednesday from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber.FOLLOW LEBARON JAMES: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: The Players Association - Turn The Music Up (Hi Cheu Edit)

The level of output Nick Bike brings to the music world is simply outrageous. Somehow he's able to balance a consistent diet of monthly radio shows and international touring with DJ-friendly edits, more 'original' reworks and indeed original releases. In the last month alone he's flipped a dozen or more tracks including Prince's "Kiss" with Adam Doubleyou, SZA's "Broken Clocks" with Floetic, and most recently he released a pair of Hi Cheu edits with Case Bloom, with the latter including a take on The Players Association's 1979 classic "Turn The Music Up." A staple of disco sets for decades, the original's quality is undeniable, but leave it to the bicycle to give it a new life including a full and fresh bass-line from Paul Defiglia. Find stream and download below and catch it on Bump In The Hump tonight.Joining the disco classic is Daphni's take on Paradise's "Sizzlin' Hot," a couple jackin house joints from Spacedisco and A-Trak's take on The Magician. Of course it's not all about disco or disco-adjacent tracks however, as there's a handful of DnB, midtempo and bass tracks as we make our way to the fire finale. It is another jam packed episode of power, so tune in live from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber or catch it after the fact as cataloged on Mixcloud here.

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Full, Uncut Interview with LeBaron James

Last weekend I welcomed Jeff Webb and Mark Beshai back to the Radio Humber studios for a chat ahead of their episode of My Mixtape, which airs this Saturday, February 16th at 11 PM EST. This is that conversation in full, and if you'll recall the last time these two were in, we bounced all over the place and the same thing happened this time. Always energetic, enjoyable and full of fun!

We discuss the transition from The NightOwls to LeBaron James, the "sharing good music" ethos behind their sets and edits, the process of finding and using little pieces of gold in sampling, working with Hatiras and Spacedisco Records, their upcoming releases, their episode of My Mixtape and more!FOLLOW LEBARON JAMES: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: fvde x coldtvrky - Passage

This past weekend I was doing my usual bouncing back and forth between social media when Dyzphoria made a simple, wordless tweet, sharing "Passage." I'm not sure why I clicked it, as I often pass these kinds of posts without a thought, but boy am I glad I did. While this collaboration between fvde and coldtvrky is not new, it instantly hit me with its tremendous tuning, lush laid-back delivery, and uncommon exertion of excellence. It's the kind of track that's more than just a mere collection of sounds and melodies, it's an artistic and dramatic arc. The dynamism delves deep into your heart, churning your very core, and as its champion, Dyzphoria, has stated several times, it is criminally slept on. The drops and their playful progression are one thing, but the mastery comes in the final movement that makes "Passage" earn its name like a badge of honour. There's no way you can listen to its entire arc without feeling changed; it is an experience you must seek out again and again. So while I normally limit Bump In The Hump to brand new music, I simply must share this tonight. Stream and enjoy below, add on Spotify here, download via iTunes here, and follow fvde and coldtvrky at the bottom.Joining "Passage" in the journey through Bump In The Hump, is your usual hit of new disco and jacking house courtesy Spacedisco,  along with a smattering of future bass, followed by a touch of techno and bass house. We then look ahead to another busy weekend with shows from Laidback Luke, thook, SkiiTour and Walker & Royce. We then wrap the show up with trap, dubstep and all out bangers in the Fire Finale. Listen live from 7-9 PM EST via Radio Humber and stream afterwards via Mixcloud here.

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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: CFCF - Cell Site In Somerset

A couple weeks back we had the title track of CFCF's Self Service EP, and with its full release this past weekend I'm excited to open Bump In The Hump with its epic A-side "Cell Site In Somerset." Once again we're treated to CFCF's enigmatic and exceptional production style, one that earned him a Grammy nomination for his remix of "Berlin By Overnight." In this EP, and track more specifically, we get a taste of his delightfully diverse sounds ranging from stringed orchestral elements to stinging acid whips. And while you may think these two couldn't be more polar opposites, it is CFCF's genius that seamlessly sews them together. Its grandeur reminds me of Pete Tong and Jules Buckley's Ibiza Classics/Classic House albums which too curry the cachet of an orchestra with the unvarnished vivacity of electronic dance music. Stream "Cell Site In Somerset" and purchase the EP via Bandcamp below.After this epic opening number, Bump In The Hump continues with more of the best in new Canadian dance and electronic including funky cuts from Robotaki and Verzache, as well as the seemingly weekly dose of disco delights from Spacedisco Records. Another Canadian label also comes up big with BETON's "Directions" on Turbo Recordings, which kicks off the decidedly darker second hour of the show. There's some banging bass house and more DnB, including man of the moment Rene LaVice. Finally the fire finale sees the likes of Feed Me's "Blood Red" getting a reboot before Black Tiger Sex Machine tears the place down. All this and more live from 7-9 PM EST on Radio Humber or via Mixcloud after the fact.

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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: SUBstance - Gunshot

Earlier this month we had Sherbrooke bass boys Wraz and Motus deliver their episode of My Mixtape (here), and today we get another taste of the tremendous talent in that Eastern Township. Like his killer collabs in that mix, "Gunshot" again showcases SUBstance's strong sound design and potent production abilities. The drum work is dope, setting the scene for scary sub-bass swells. While it may be a freebie, as thanks for 1500 Soundcloud followers, there's no denying its fearsome quality. Get locked and loaded for tonight's episode of Bump In The Hump with the download via ToneDen, here.You can be sure to find this track as part of the fire finale tonight, which also includes a new Motus track as well as some hard psy-trance, DnB, trap and grime. And as continues to be the case, our Canadians are diving further into the disco and funk feels with another dose of Spacedisco, Chromeo and some surreal Robotaki. We also look ahead to four shows happening this weekend, featuring Frustra, MC Flipside, Above & Beyond, and Chris Lake. Capping the two hours comes a clip of my interview with Bill Slinnton, whose guest mix airs Saturday night at 11.

Finally, don't forget Bump In The Hump has a new time slot, moving back an hour to 7 PM. Otherwise everything remains the same. Stream live via Radio Humber (here) and listen back via Mixcloud, here.

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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Sordid Soundz - That Disco Sound

The mere mention of Spacedisco gives me a good feeling. Really, what could be a better combination? Earlier this year we heard the absolutely incredible "After The Rain" from Demuir, on hometown hero Hatiras' label, and now today I've got, not one but, two new tracks from Spacedisco Records. Below is the latest release from Ian Donaldson, aka Sordid Soundz, and while he's relatively new release-wise, his musical background includes working with Bronski Beat. With that in mind it's clear to see he's got synth skills coming out the wazoo. "That Disco Sound" is sure to get you movin' and groovin'.Tonight's episode of Bump In The Hump is unlike any we've had before, and that's saying something considering the wide array of elements it always entails. It starts off epic in arc (the first 5 tracks running 35 minutes), before finding breakbeat, funk, dancehall, future bass, trap, garage, bassline and dubstep in the fire finale. There's remixes of big names like Nero, Notorious B.I.G. and even Kendrick Lamar. Plus there's the weekend warmup, in which I'll be looking ahead to RL Grime's set at The Danforth Music Hall, Saturday (RSVP/Tickets). Take part in the two hour extravaganza live on Radio Humber from 6-8 PM EST live here, or find the full upload after the fact via Mixcloud.