Eightcubed | |
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![]() Eightcubed singles cover for "Enter Light" | |
Background information | |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Electronic |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2005–2015 |
Labels |
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Website |
soundcloud |
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]
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]
Year | Album | Record Label |
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2006 | Simple Dance | Abstract Core Records |
2009 | City Life | RCRD LBL |
2011 | High Arrrt | N/A |
2013 | Sheath & Beyond | Phoenix & Gold Records |
Single | Year | Album | Chart Rank | Radio Station | City |
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"Sunrise" | 2005 | Simple Dance | |||
"Quiet Please" | 2006 | Simple Dance | |||
"Smell the Coffee" | 2007 | City Life | |||
"Heart Invaders" | 2008 | City Life | 3 | CHUO89.1 | Ottawa |
"Promise Me" | 2008 | City Life | 8 | CJLO1690 | Montreal |
"The Island of Purple Waterfall" | 2009 | "City Life" | 3 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
"Lighthouse" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 2 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
"Kiss Chaser" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 17 | CIUT89.5 | Toronto |
"Kiss Chaser (B- Side Version)" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 8 | CJSW90.9 | Calgary |
"Comfort Temple" | 2013 | "Sheath & Beyond | 2 | CJAM99.1 | Windsor |
Eightcubed | |
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![]() Eightcubed singles cover for "Enter Light" | |
Background information | |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Electronic |
Occupation(s) |
|
Years active | 2005–2015 |
Labels |
|
Website |
soundcloud |
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]
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]
Year | Album | Record Label |
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2006 | Simple Dance | Abstract Core Records |
2009 | City Life | RCRD LBL |
2011 | High Arrrt | N/A |
2013 | Sheath & Beyond | Phoenix & Gold Records |
Single | Year | Album | Chart Rank | Radio Station | City |
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"Sunrise" | 2005 | Simple Dance | |||
"Quiet Please" | 2006 | Simple Dance | |||
"Smell the Coffee" | 2007 | City Life | |||
"Heart Invaders" | 2008 | City Life | 3 | CHUO89.1 | Ottawa |
"Promise Me" | 2008 | City Life | 8 | CJLO1690 | Montreal |
"The Island of Purple Waterfall" | 2009 | "City Life" | 3 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
"Lighthouse" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 2 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
"Kiss Chaser" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 17 | CIUT89.5 | Toronto |
"Kiss Chaser (B- Side Version)" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 8 | CJSW90.9 | Calgary |
"Comfort Temple" | 2013 | "Sheath & Beyond | 2 | CJAM99.1 | Windsor |