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Planet Giza - “Added Sugar” [Album Review]
Montreal hip-hop trio Planet Giza have a sure-fire indicator of future success with their consistent, methodical album, Added Sugar. → Read More
DRE DIVINE Interview: “Hip-Hop is Life, and One Day I Want Others to Think of Me the Same Way They Think of the G.O.A.T.S.”
We sat down with Andre McIntosh, also known as Dre Divine, to learn about this aspiring hip-hop artist’s origins, fresh beats, take on Toronto’s artists, and… → Read More
Otis Mensah: “In a Folk-Art Sense, Rap is one of the Truest Forms of Poetry, in the People’s Control.”
When it comes to being poetic and nostalgic in hip-hop, there aren't very many artists that solely focus on these traits. That is until you meet Otis Mensah. Born in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the 23-year-old starlet is gaining recognition in hip-hop not only for his music but for his passion for the genre. You hear it in his sound and feel it in his words. His creativity is very unique and just… → Read More
LIDO Interview: “I Try to Make Music I Would Want to Hear”
Lido continues to climb the charts thanks to production work for Chance The Rapper, Jaden Smith, Halsey, and Towkio, among others. We spoke to the artist… → Read More
PATRIK Interview: “Finding Christ Has Been a Huge Help Navigating My Life”
PureGrainAudio gives you Patrik, an up-and-coming Toronto area hip-hop artist. We spoke to him about his life, the Toronto hip-hop scene, religion, and most importantly, his… → Read More
CECILE MONIQUE’s Great Gothic ‘Genesis’ Merch Pack Contest
Have you ever heard of Cecile Monique? Well, you won’t forget the name after this! Rising from the depths of Ontario’s soil and out onto the metal scene, Monique is an independent gothic rock/symphonic metal artist introducing her new album Genesis. Monique has been tearing up stages since 2013, when she was selected for the Wacken Metal Battle Competition, representing only a handful of female… → Read More
MINISTRY “AmeriKKKant” North American Tour Ticket Giveaway!
PRIZING: ONE (1) crazy-lucky fan will win two FREE tickets to the Toronto show at Rebel on December 2nd. Plus a free PureGrainAudio sticker pack! → Read More
THRUST’s ‘Northern Touch’: We Look Back on 20 Years of Canadian Hip-Hop with the Pioneering Rapper
Christopher France helped inspire Canadian artists with the track “Northern Touch,” released in 1998. One of the first rappers to come out of Toronto, France is humbled to be a part of the hip-hop and R&B scenes in the six that are currently at the top of their game. He kicks it old school when he steps out right in front of the mic, his nickname is the Grandfather of T-Dot, ladies and… → Read More
FELLOW ROBOT are Rewarding Fellow Humans with a Sweet Vinyl Contest!
PRIZING: ONE (1) crazy-lucky fan will win a pin, a shirt, and a vinyl copy of the album, plus a free PureGrainAudio sticker pack! → Read More
ATMOSPHERE Interview: “As Long as This Music Continues to Challenge, Frighten and Frustrate Old People, it’s on the Right Path”
Minneapolis, MI-based hip-hop duo Atmosphere, today, released their new album Mi Vida Local via Rhymesayers Entertainment. We were lucky enough to chat with the group about… → Read More
LOU PHELPS Interview: “I Like the Fact that People Don’t Put Me in a Mainstream Category”
Saint-Hubert, Quebec’s Lou Phelps debuted his new album 002 / Love Me on September 21st via Last Gang Records and we caught up with Kaytranada’s younger… → Read More
BUSH and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Superpack Giveaway!
In honour of the 'The Revolution 3' tour that kicked off in Nashville on July 18th, we’re doing a Bush and Stone Temple Pilots Superpack! → Read More
The Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Contest!
It is too early to decorate pumpkins but it isn’t too late to “smash” them! That’s right, the next contest all about The Smashing Pumpkins. The Smashing Pumpkins are on tour right now and their next stop is at Wembley Arena on October 16th! To hear some of what The Smashing Pumpkins are made of, we are giving away their album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.” This rock-hard album was a… → Read More
Yuppycult x Billy Wonka - "Candy" (feat. Chandler Leighton) [Song Review]
The melody behind the tune is soothing to the ears, and should make you want to play it over and over again. A great listen. → Read More
Blaze The Fireman - "10 Toes Down" [Song Review]
Everything happens for a reason. In this story, committing a crime is the only way to support a a family. → Read More
The Chainsmokers - “Sick Boy” [Song Review]
A very simple yet solid track with an empowering message. Well-crafted lyrics deserve credit, and credit is given. → Read More
6ix9ine - "KEKE" (feat. Fetty Wap & A Boogie wit da Hoodie) [Song Review]
This track with Fetty Wap and A Boogie, is not for its lyrics. . It is a good listen only in the right setting. → Read More
YBN Cordae - “My Name Is” (Eminem Remix) [Song Review]
Check out our review of YBN Cordae’s rambunctious flow in his recent release of “My Name Is”, a remix/reimagining of Eminem’s classic 1999 track. → Read More
Epic EVIL BLIZZARD ‘The Worst Show on Earth’ Vinyl Giveaway
Lancashire doom monsters, Evil Blizzard unleashed one hell of a twisted freak show when on June 9th they dropped their brand new album The Worst Show On Earth via Crackedankles Records! This new eight-track studio recording is the group’s third and sees them jumping through fiery hoops to produce some downright maddening music. While the masks and lunacy remain the same, this time they’ve… → Read More
Exclusive ‘PUNK BAND’ The Movie Signed Blu-Ray Giveaway!
FIVE (5) lucky music junkies are each going to win a free Bradley Pontecore-autographed Blu-ray copy of PUNK BAND, plus a free PureGrainAudio sticker pack! → Read More