Chadio is back with a new single, this time in collaboration with The Gumshoe Strut on production. Their new album drops on June 27. But get ready with “Been A Minute”…
“Been A Minute” pairs veteran wordsmith Chadio with longtime collaborator and producer The Gumshoe Strut, delivering a track that’s equal parts introspection and head-nodder. Chadio’s bars cut with quiet confidence, tracing themes of distance, reconnection, and personal evolution, while The Gumshoe Strut lays down a dusty, soul-laced groove that feels lived-in and cinematic. It’s a smooth listen with bite—proof that underground doesn’t mean undercooked. If this is the tone-setter, the album’s about to hit deep.
Written and performed by Chadio Produced by The Gumshoe Strut Cuts by Chaps
The new album from Epic & Deadly Stare entitled A library called Calder is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp. Whether your preferred method of music consumption is digital, CD, or vinyl record, we’ve got you covered! We also have a limited edition run of two t-shirt designs to help improve your fit.
The pre-order page also has the first three singles for you to sample prior to the purchase of the album, and we’ve also leaked currently only available on the Bandcamp pre-order, a fun little song called “Hey Robot Vacuum”.
A special shout out to Shauna Doris for her great cover art and t-shirt designs!
“For fans of Aesop Rock’s labyrinthine lyricism or Clipping.’s industrial edge, this track is a haunting reminder that hip-hop can still dissect the mundane to reveal the profound.” – Folded Waffle
A most excellent review by Folded Waffle of “Chickpeas”, the third single from Epic & Deadly’s Stare’s upcoming new album, A library called Calder. Check it out…
The third single from A library called Calder is out now…
After living in the inner city for most of his life, Epic retired from his career and moved away from the centre of the city, a change that provided some unexpected time to take a look back at his life and the little details that define who we are. The inspiration was unexpected and Epic soon discovered that Northside life was in sharp contrast to life in the decaying Edmonton centre. Surprisingly, the shining Christmas lights on the many neighbourhood bungalows were most noticeable. With a beat from Deadly Stare (Triune Gods, Endemik Music) that underscore life’s rhythms and precious moments, “Chickpeas” invites us warmly into Epic’s world.
Written and performed by Epic Produced and Mixed by Deadly Stare Mastered by W.C. Spicer
Kaboom Atomic is live in Toronto with Wordburglar and More Or Les on April 5! The show is on a tight deadline that must end at midnight, so arrive early to catch Kaboom. And you can’t beat the price… It’s pay what you can!
“[The Dirty Sample’s] most recent collaboration album, 2 Cents, features the sharp lyricism of Kaboom Atomic, highlighting their musical chemistry.” – New Golden Era
A new review of Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample’s 2 Cents with focus on the song “I Don’t Expect You To Get It”…
The second single from The Dirty Sample’s Love Always Wins If You Let It…
One look and the chaos of the world comes together into unity. All of this madness leads the eyes to love, and love is seen everywhere. Even the darkest places still have love. You just have to be looking. Because love always wins if you let it. You just need the vision. And The Dirty Sample helps inspire this vision with a chill boom bap beat built out of slamming drums and horn stabs.
