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Eightcubed
Canadian electronic musician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Musical style
Eightcubed'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
Albums
Singles
Remixes
- 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
- "Heart Invaders" (2008) (directed by Dan Swan)
- "Enter Light" (2011) (animation by Andrea Simone)
References
External links
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