February 21st, 2025

Epic & Deadly Stare – Fug Dord

A snap Ontario election is happening on February 27, so Epic & Deadly Stare have released this new non-album single inspired by a press conference given by our disgusting Premier who is hoping to win another four years. Is “Fug Dord” a protest song? Silly satire? Random weirdness? You decide! But please vote for anyone other than that asshole Doug Ford!

In the midst of promoting their upcoming new album, A library called Calder, Epic & Deadly Stare drop this non-album track to call out the Ontario premier as we head into election day in Ontario. “Fug Dord” is a short, silly track that mocks the infamous hash dealer turned crony capitalist premier over a cool reggae beat from Deadly Stare. Inspired by a bizarre news conference with Doug Ford addressing car theft. 

Written and performed by Epic
Produced and mixed by Deadly Stare
Background vocals by Emprime & Hermitofthewoods
Mastered by W.C. Spicer
Cover art by Scott Da Ros

February 19th, 2025

2 Cents penny pins

Just got these new pins in today for Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sampel’s new album, 2 Cents. They’re made of acrylic and measure 1.25″ x 1.25″. Only 50 pins were made. If you want one (c’mon, you know you do!) then you have two ways to get one. A few are available for $3 CAD each although most of them will be given away as a bonus item with the order of a cassette copy of 2 Cents. Order on Bandcamp.

February 16th, 2025

2 Cents Bandcamp Listening Party – Feb 18

Join us on Bandcamp on February 18 for the listening party of Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample’s new album, 2 Cents. Listen to the album in full, including the two bonus tracks exclusive to the vinyl and cassette, and discuss in the chat. RSVP here.

February 15th, 2025

“Just One” on Word Is Bond’s Top Instrumentals

“The track is a soulful and uplifting tune that comprises vocal chops, off-beat bass guitar licks, and punchy drums.” – Word Is Bond

Word Is Bond included The Dirty Sample’s “Just One” on their Top Instrumental Submissions list for Feb 2025 and provided a short blurb about it.

February 14th, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Dirty Sample!

What better way to celebrate this day of love than with a new beat from The Dirty Sample? After his last few albums of dark and vengeful hip hop, TDS returns with an album of love dropping Spring 2025. And the first single is out today! “Just One” is a feel-good boom bap beat dedicated to those who work hard to spend their lives with the ones they love, through the distress and the delights.

We hope “Just One” will help you find your just one (or at least a lust one) this Valentine’s Day. Increase your chances by playing this song as much as possible!

Love ya!

Produced by The Dirty Sample

February 13th, 2025

Folded Waffle review of “I Ain’t So Proud Anymore”

“The production is grimy, the flows are unrelenting, and the message is clear: the more things change, the more they stay the same.” – Folded Waffle

Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample’s “I Ain’t So Proud Anymore”, the fourth and final single from their upcoming album 2 Cents, got its first review from Folded Waffle…

February 12th, 2025

“So Much Class” on La Carotte

The first single from Epic & Deadly Stare’s upcoming album, A library called Calder, was in the mix on Season 22, Episode 21 of La Carotte on Radio Alpa. Check it out here.

Here’s the playlist for this episode:

01 Doc Brown – What We Came 4
02 Charlie J – Llanishen Freestyle
03 Mck2 & Shorty Raw – Natural Tendency
04 Heyaprodz – Don’t Leave Me This Way (remix)
05 Kuma – Trois Petits Beusseukeu
06 Epic & Deadly Stare – So Much Class
07 Rushya (Ancient Smith x xndl) – Gypsy The Roadie
08 Gross Gadget – Poisoned Gif
09 BRIK180 – Wings!
10 Geteye – Rapport a l’Ordre
11 Psyche Origami – Critic’s Choice
12 El Gant x Shyste – Necessity

February 11th, 2025

Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample drop “I Ain’t So Proud Anymore”

The fourth and final single from Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample’s 2 Cents is out now!

Written and performed by Kaboom Atomic
Produced by The Dirty Sample
Mastered by Dorc
Art, design and layout by Ariel

February 10th, 2025

Epic live in Edmonton

On Thursday, Feb 13, Epic will be opening for Stix the Legend with a live set at River City Revival (10030 102 St NW) in Edmonton, AB. Epic will be debuting two new songs from his upcoming album with Deadly Stare and will be playing fan favourite “Ah Hemsky”.

February 6th, 2025

“Are You High?” on Bass Hit Radio’s Top 10 for February 2025

Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample made Bass Hit Radio’s Top 10 chart for February 2025 with their new single “Are You High?” Much love to Chairman Mal for curating the list, and to Chuck D for radio support through his show …And You Don’t Stop!

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