April 6th, 2025

Bandcamp Pre-order: Epic & Deadly Stare – A library called Calder

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!

March 30th, 2025

“Chickpeas” reviewed by Word Is Bond

“Over a moody soundscape, Epic takes audiences deep into his life…” – Word Is Bond

A new, short review from Word Is Bond of Epic & Deadly Stare’s “Chickpeas”, the third single from their upcoming album, A library called Calder.

March 27th, 2025

“Chickpeas” reviewed by Folded Waffle

“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…

March 25th, 2025

Epic & Deadly Stare serve up “Chickpeas”

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

March 24th, 2025

“The Vision” review by Word Is Bond

“…a cinematic and scenic piece that hits the bullseye.” – Word Is Bond

Word Is Bond reviews The Dirty Sample’s new single, “The Vision:…

March 22nd, 2025

Kaboom Atomic in Toronto on April 5

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!

March 21st, 2025

2 Cents review by New Golden Era

“[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”…

March 20th, 2025

Tachichi opening for WIKI

Tachichi is going to be opening for WIKI at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, NS on May 2, 2025. Should be a wild show. Buy tickets here.

March 18th, 2025

The Dirty Sample reveals “The Vision”

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.

Produced by The Dirty Sample

March 14th, 2025

Epic & Deadly Stare – Turntables in the Van (official lyric video)

Epic & Deadly Stare have released a lyric video for “Turntables in the Van”, the second single from their upcoming album, A library called Calder. Video by Scott Da Ros.

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