Just in case you hadn’t noticed the pretty little poster to the right, Boots and I (and our crack team of DJs!) are making people move at the Augusta House tonight. I might be a little excited. Maybe. No promises.… Read the rest
Hump Day Mixes to Get Your Booty Bumpin’
Happy Hump Day Trip the Light friends. Today we have a bunch of stellar mixes ranging in all forms of House and Nu Disco from Phil Weeks, Amoureux, House of Disco Records, Miz Megs, Disco Syndicate and Darius Syrossian to get you ready for the weekend.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive 019 Maxwell Church
February 26, 2013 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Our 19th installment of Trip the Light Exclusive Mix is made by non other than Toronto’s home grown talent Maxwell Church. Since the age of 19, Maxwell has been making moves in the Techno and Acid Scene. He is the Co-Founder of The Deep North Blog, apart of The Hermans, and his tracks have been signed on Thoughtless Music, 530Techno and Extended Play.… Read the rest
Dance Mania Records: The Masters of Ghetto House & Booty
If there’s one thing that I love most alongside with Disco and House music, it’s Booty and Ghetto House! For those of you that have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s basically really dirty and low 808 and 909 sounds accompanied by dirty vocals and phrases.… Read the rest
Old School Edits
February 20, 2013 | New Music, Posts, Wayback Playback | Permalink
The great thing about genre revivals (which is, essentially, what we’re part of) is that they revamp a whole lot of classic songs. Granted, none of these were originally disco but oh man do the remixes ever work well. Here’s hoping we see more 90s hip hop/R&B edits in the coming months.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive Mix 018 Mike Sunday
February 19, 2013 | DJ Mixes, Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Trip the Light exclusive is back with our 18th installment of top notch sets mixed by Toronto’s own Mike Sunday! This Mix is packed with some timeless classics and garnished with some Nu Disco Hits. If you’re in the Toronto Area March 1 then be sure to check out TRIP THE NIGHT FANTASTIC 004 Featuring Mike Sunday Alongside A Digital Needle, Dustbuster and Yours Truly!… Read the rest
Breixo For Breakfast!
Hello Trip the Light friends; have you heard of Breixo? If not then sadly you are missing out until now! This producer and DJ from Spain knows how to drop the funk and today we have some free disco edits for you.… Read the rest
Pre Game Mixes for Your Friday!
Friday is finally here and whether you’re going out on the town or staying in, I have a handful of must hear mixes ranging from Disco, Deep House and all things good and fresh. Have a fun and safe weekend!
A live set from the notorious Go BANG!… Read the rest
Happy Valentine’s Day TLF Friends
<3<3<3 Here are some tunes to heat up anyone’s day! Spread Love and Music! <3<3<3
Love Come Down – Evelyn Champagne King
This Feeling Must Be Love (Database Ugly Re Edit) *More Upbeat than the original!
Digital Love – Daft Punk
Holding Back my Love – Tensnake (<3<3<3)
Love Song 28 – Jullian Gomes Feat Bobby *This track is great – so much soul and depth.… Read the rest
Throwback Thursdays: February isn’t Forever!
February 14, 2013 | Posts, Videos, Wayback Playback | Permalink
Hello, TLF Friends, been a while since we’ve made a post and February is the month that I usually hibernate but fear not – I’m coming out of hibernation early! Lately I’ve been going through an old hard drive and have found some choice selection of some disco and 80′s jams for you to enjoy!… Read the rest
What We’re Listening To 006: Music for a new year
January 16, 2013 | New Music, Posts, What we're listening to | Permalink
Hello TLF readers! 2013 is starting with a serious musical bang, and we can’t help but dump a handful of new tracks on you. Happy Hump Day 
Boots’ Picks
NinetyNine, who made the Fogbank Records Best of 2012 Compilation is back with the reconstruction remix of Sergio Level’s ‘Species’ track.… Read the rest
Terrible Tuesdays Mix Fix
Well it’s another Tuesday and a cold one at that here in Toronto; a dramatic change from the sunny and spring like weather we had this weekend here. From what I have noticed around me today is that people are cold and miserable and miss the weekend, but have no fear, I have gather a bunch of recent and great DJ sets ranging from Disco, French House, Jacking House and Techno to warm you up and get you dancing so the blood in your body begins to circulate again.… Read the rest
Trip The Light Exclusive Mix 017 – v0ins
January 9, 2013 | DJ Mixes, Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
v0ins is no stranger to amazing deep house and techno. The Syracuse, NY-based DJ has been rocking crowds for years north and south of the border and has spun various events here in Toronto, Canada such as: OM Reunion Project and Some Like it Deep. v0ins a.k.a Matthew Evans has had the privilege to spin alongside international DJ headliners like Diesel Boy, Justin James and Joeski.
Tiger & Woods – Banana Balls EP
The holidays are over and my email is as jam packed as the TTC. You know what I have to look forward to, though? A new EP from Tiger & Woods. Thank god. So far there are only two 49 second snippets available but both give a glimpse of good things to come, sticking to the sleek disco style the duo is known for.… Read the rest
Blende Edits Volume 3
Am I the only counting the days till the 10 day vacation that starts this Friday? Maybe I’m the only one with that vacation. If that’s the case, I’m going to flaunt it everywhere because I haven’t had a vacation since my post-grad unemployment.… Read the rest
Toronto disco history courtesy of The Grid & Denise Benson
December 12, 2012 | Posts, Wayback Playback | Permalink
Last week Toronto weekly The Grid published a history of Toronto’s first gay afterhours disco, Stages as part of contributor Denise Benson‘s Then and Now series. Aside from writing a great article (aka required reading), Benson also managed to include two mixes from Stages residents Greg Howlett and Wally MacDonald.… Read the rest
Dance Lessons Volume 1 – Trip The Light Exclusive 016
December 11, 2012 | DJ Mixes, Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
We are back once again with our exclusive mix series and our 16th installment comes from one of my favourite blogs based out of Newfoundland, Remix86. Founded in November 2010 by Amy Fisher (Hot Biscuit) and Shawn Hynes (Lance Wicks) who focuses on supporting artists that support dancing, grinding, fist pumping, sweating, and other fun elements that accompany the wide range of quality electronic music they post.… Read the rest
We’re Back With Some New Beats!
Hello Trip the Light Fans, Hope all is well and that you are gearing up for great Holiday Season. If you haven’t noticed, we have changed our layout and setup a bit to serve you better. Hear are some Tunes I’ve been rocking out on the good old Soundcloud that you will enjoy.… Read the rest
You Got the Love
This story begins in 1982, on Emergency Records (Jonathan in France, and Best Records in italy). Featuring the vocals of Tara Butler, Electra’s single “Feels Good (Carrots & Beets)” pushes a more pro-NYC styling in it’s euro-disco sound, with a dirty electro-boogie bassline.… Read the rest
Have you met my friend Paul? He’s the newest member of TLF
I hope you know who Paul Revered is by now, because I’ve talked about him a whole bunch. Paul has been DJing and promoting around Toronto for the past few years, earning himself a reputation for sophisticated, chilled out vibes. Boots Boogie and I are very excited for him to share his tracks and perspectives with you.… Read the rest
New Month and Some New Tunes
Happy November TLF fans. I’m going to make this post short and sweet and share with you some new Disco and Slo Mo Disco Tunes.
Soul Bells No More – Bit Funk
This has a nice Groove.
Name in Lights – Naughty (Axel Boman Remix)
You can get lost in dreams with this haunting tune.… Read the rest
Moullinex – Flora LP
German nu disco mastermind Moullinex released his latest LP, Flora, this week on Gomma. A whopping 9 songs long, most of the tracks stick to Moullinex’s combined nu/classic disco style with some cool vocals added for good measure. I appreciate how many “real” sounds he included in this album – I’m getting slightly sick of space disco and it’s nice to hear “real” sounds.… Read the rest
Trip The Light Exclusive Mix 015 – Indie Disco Heartthrob Boogie Mix
October 27, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Happy Halloween Weekend TLF! Start your party off right with our Latest Exclusive Mix From Home Grown Talent DJ Dustbuster! This dude is always on the grind with his skills, production and djing and this mix is a prime example of what he has to offer to the community; 1 hour, 35 tracks and a little something for everyone.… Read the rest
Trip The Light Exclusive Mix 014: Jessica Kaera Cho
October 26, 2012 | DJ Mixes, Exclusive Mixes | Permalink
TGIF! What not better way than to start your weekend then with some pre-game tunes Provided By Toronto’s Own Jessica Kaera Cho. This girl is always keeping a steady beat through her music, mixes and moves on the dance-floor and has been making her mark in Toronto’s House Music Scene.… Read the rest
Visual Boogie 004: The Weekend Starter
You did it. You made it. It’s the weekend and everything is going to be okay. There are more than enough events this weekend (like this one tonight and this one tomorrow) to keep us busy so I trust it will be a good one.… Read the rest
TLF on Dubplate.fm Tonight
Hello TLF Fans, Just thought I would let you know that tonight from 7pm-10pm (Eastern Daylight Time) on the Urban Boogie stream, Boots Boogie (myself) will be making a guest appearance on House @ The Roxton Live Radio Show alongside E.R.A and Morgan Freeman.… Read the rest
Wayback Playback: On That Old School Tip
October 18, 2012 | Posts, Wayback Playback | Permalink
I was preparing music for this weekend’s party Stayin’ Alive and thought it was time for another post dedicated to classic disco and edits. If you are in the Toronto area and planning to hit up Fountain this Saturday for our next jam; here’s a taste of what music to expect!… Read the rest
A Quick Mix Fix – DJ Mixes
Hello, Trip the Light Fans! Here is a quick post of some new mixes that have been released by some of my favourite House DJs and Producers. Super Funky, Fresh Tunes and Spot on mixing that are guaranteed to make you dance. Enjoy!… Read the rest
All the Remixes You Could Ever Want
After a weekend full of good times, I’ve got two sets of remixes for you. The first comes from one of my perpetual favourites, UK’s Tronik Youth. Released earlier today, this set is full of groovy disco mixes of his track, “Breathe.” I enjoyed how varied the mixes were – some take it to a funkier place while others drift into synthier nu disco or deep house.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive Mix 012 – Techno & The Bunny Men
October 10, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Our next exclusive mix comes from two fine gentlemen from Toronto known as Techno & The Bunny Men aka Morgan Freeman and E.R.A. Since I’ve known this dynamic duo, they have been always making moves such as throwing events, gigging in the city or hosting their weekly online radio show at http://dubplate.fm and making a name for themselves in the EDM scene.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive 011: John Davis From Berlin
October 9, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
We have been a bit behind in posting our exclusive mixes from DJs all over the world but this week you should expect to see and hear at least 4 new mixes from TLF. The first two I have for you were made by a DJ name John Davis.… Read the rest
I’ve Lost it All to a Cold: Visual Boogie 004
Hello TLF Music Fanatics. Sorry for the lack in posts this past week; with the change of seasons and colder weather upon us in Toronto, my body hasn’t adjusted properly and resulted in being sick all week. I had no motivation to even touch my laptop or cell phone but I’m back in full effect and with a bunch of tunes and videos that are making me forget about fall and being sick.… Read the rest
R.E.D. – Do You Feel It EP
Florida’s DJ R.E.D. created a fast, house-y disco track for his latest EP and although I love the higher BPM, I can’t help but love the remixes a little bit more. The slowed BPM and funkier basslines in the remixes make for some awesomely funky tracks.… Read the rest
What We’re Listening To 005
September 28, 2012 | Posts, What we're listening to | Permalink
Fellow Toronto residents, we’ve got a big weekend coming up. With Jimpster happening tonight at Wrongbar and the hundreds of events going down tomorrow night for Nuit Blanche, it’s going to be hard not to have to fun this weekend. I heard rumours of rain but I’ll believe it when I see it – for now, it’s sunny, it’s warm (ish) and there is far too much fun to be had to stay at home.… Read the rest
Mid-Week Mixes – Six Mix Fix!
Happy hump day Trip the Light Crew. If there is something in the music world that is not lacking, it’s certainly DJ Mixes. This week, we have 6 mixes for your aural pleasure ranging jackin house, old school filter house, disco and more.… Read the rest
Visual Boogie 003
The sun is shining, the temperature is (kind of) rising and Nuit Blanche is quickly approaching. It might be too cold for patios but that doesn’t mean there isn’t other fun to be had. Rob Ford might get kicked out of office for a bazillion reasons.… Read the rest
New Music Mondays: A Smorgasbord of EP’s For You
What a better way to start your monday then with a bunch of new music and EP’s ranging from Disco, Edits, and Deep House; a smorgasbord of tunes from Rayko, Flubba, and a fresh exclusive remix from the Strictly Rhythm Vol. 9 release.
APPETIZER: It’s Never to Late EP.… Read the rest
Pre-Drink Jams: What We’re Listening To 005
September 22, 2012 | Posts, What we're listening to | Permalink
It’s that time again where the work week (for most) has ended and the weekend has now begun. Start your weekend or pregame right with these choice tracks that Kailey and myself have picked out for you. Have a safe and fun weekend and if you’re in the Toronto Area I hope to see you at BRINGING DOWN THE WALLS AND METRONAUTIX SOLSTICE: OUTDOOR FALL EQUINOX SALUTE.… Read the rest
All in the Mind – The Bucketheads Circa 1995
September 20, 2012 | Posts, Videos, Wayback Playback | Permalink
When you hear or think of The Bucketheads, the one thing that usually comes to mind is the 1995 Henry Street Classic House hit ‘The Bomb‘ which samples Chicago’s track ‘Street Player’ which was released back in 1979 but have you ever wondered if there was any more to The Bucketheads than The Bomb?… Read the rest
Bringing Down the Walls Feat. MC FLIPSLIDE, MIZ MEGS, & more!
September 20, 2012 | Event Listings, Posts | Permalink
If there is one party that we, Trip the Light Fantastic can recommend to you for this Saturday here in Toronto, it would have to be BRINGING DOWN THE WALLS featuring: MC Flipside, Miz Megs (The Birthday Girl), Chris Vench and Loopity Goofs.… Read the rest
This is a simulation
I feel like I’m announcing a new favourite artist every week, and for that I apologize. With that said, I think I need to talk a little about Roisin Murphy – this week’s favourite. I think this gal’s voice was meant for disco.… Read the rest
TLF & Metonautix Pres. METRONAUTIX SOLSTICE OUTDOOR FALL EQUINOX SALUTE
September 17, 2012 | Event Listings, Posts | Permalink
Metonautix X Trip The Light Fantastic X House Beats & Hip Hop Treats Presents:
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——-METRONAUTIX SOLSTICE———-
OUTDOOR FALL EQUINOX SALUTE
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Join us as we say Adieu to a beautiful Summer’s end!
Dance with us to bid welcome to longer nights, cooler breezes and the beautiful colours of fall foliage.… Read the rest
New Music Monday: Keep Calm & Listen to Ocean House
Hello and happy Monday, Trip the Light fans. I don’t know about you, but I’m already beginning to feel the pressures of the new school and work year and I’m not even in school. In times of stress and anxiety the one thing I can always turn to is Ocean House and Slow Disco vibes.… Read the rest
Almost There Mixes
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve had a long week. Between rammed buses and subways and endless spreadsheets, I’m counting the minutes until the weekend. The redeeming part of this week is that producers are releasing their September mixes.… Read the rest
New Music Monday: Back to Disco!
Hey Trip the Light Fans. If you are reading this now than chances are you are started the new school year or new work term which means that summer is basically coming to an end. I’m going to make this post short and sweet so I have for you, 4 fresh disco house tunes from some our favourite producers and DJs.… Read the rest
TRIP THE NIGHT FANTASTIC 001
September 6, 2012 | Event Listings, Posts | Permalink
One more sleep until we host our first official event, Trip the Night Fantastic at Margret on Dundas. Located in the heart of the Junction at 2952 Dundas Street West. No Cover, lots of dancing and debauchery is to be had.… Read the rest
Say Hello to J Paul Getto
J PAUL GETTO, which formed in September 2010, consists of Tony Saputo & Maurice Tamraz; Two phenomenal DJs and Producers with years of experience under their belts have joined forces and for the last two years have been making energetic banging disco house which has their own unique style.… Read the rest
Mark Funk – Dolphin EP
As fantastic as it is to see remixes and edits and reworks and fixes (and whatever else people call remixes these days) of old tracks, nothing really beats an EP of serious new disco. Mark Funk‘s latest EP, Dolphin, blew me away.… Read the rest
New Local: Vancouver’s Cyclist
Lauded as Canada’s best disco producer, Cyclist made the move from Vancouver to Toronto early this month. It’s always exciting to have new talent in town and even more so when they offer more of what we love. Cyclist (aka Mark Penner) produces funky disco tracks with slick synths and driving bass lines.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive Mix 010: CC:Disco!
August 28, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Considering she’s our favourite Aussie disco queen, we were all too stoked to have our very own exclusive mix from CC Disco. Based out of Melbourne, CC hosts her own weekly radio show on Kiss Fm called D is for Disco which has been running for over 2 years.… Read the rest
Trip the Light Exclusive Mix 009: DJ Dirty Dale (Tor)
August 20, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
We are back with another exclusive mix and I am honored to present the 9th installment from Toronto’s own DJ Dirty Dale. Not only is he one of my favorite DJs in the city, he is an amazing friend, role model to aspiring DJs, artists and dancers and can move dance floors unlike no other.… Read the rest
Visual Boogie 002
Am I the only one who is noticing the trend of modern (nu) disco videos being about following some pretty girl with an instragram-y filter over semi-boring synths? Man, there is way too much of it. For those of you who also noticed it, this is for you.… Read the rest
TLF Exclusive Mix 008: Deadly Vanity
August 10, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Deadly Vanity might be two of the nicest dudes I know. Seriously, they’re all sorts of fun. But more importantly, they throw down consistently great sets. From their not-quite-frequent-enough events at Cold Tea in Kensington to late night jams at god knows where, you can rely on Deadly Vanity to keep the party lively.… Read the rest
A New Month Brings New Music
A new month is upon us and with that, comes plenty of new tracks to feed your speakers featuring sounds from France, Mexico and Canada. Everything from Remixes, Poolside Disco, French House and Funk to keep the summer groove alive.
Rapture (DJ Agent 86′s Remix) – Blondie
Rework of a true classic that is free for download.… Read the rest
What we’re listening to 004
July 27, 2012 | Posts, What we're listening to | Permalink
Despite earlier thunderstorms and crappy days, the sun is shining, life is good and disco is alive and well. What more could a gal ask for? Not much. Boots Boogie and I have a handful of tracks keeping our good mood going to show off to you.… Read the rest
Lets Take it Back to the Old School!
July 26, 2012 | Wayback Playback | Permalink
With the copious amount of Nu Disco, Ocean House and Post Disco artists circulating in the music industry today, sometimes we forget to appreciate and pay respects to the artists and tracks that has overall shaped the disco and dance culture that started it all.… Read the rest
New Music: The Egg – Catch
Earlier this month, UK band The Egg released their latest EP, Catch. A trio of remixes of their popular track, this brief EP provides a diverse look at the group’s sound. Although there’s something to be said for the more deep house-y vibe of the Pyschemagik remix, the C90s Remix and it’s groove stole my heart.… Read the rest
New Music & Minimix Monday – Short and Sweet
Hello, Trip the light fans! Summer is in full effect and so are the Summer Jams. I have two free disco edit downloads for your listening and dj-ing pleasures as well as a new Quick Trip Mix to promote GAY NITE and to get you prepared for any sun-kissed event coming your this weekend.… Read the rest
TLF Exclusive Mix 007: Ali Black
July 13, 2012 | Exclusive Mixes, Posts | Permalink
Toronto house veteran and vinyl collector extraordinaire Ali Black made us an incredible mix full of old school disco. Having shared the stage with such greats as Mark Farina, Frankie Knuckles, Honey Dijon and DJ Sneak, Ali Black is known for his sophisticated sets and ever-impressive Nite Beat Radio on Dubplate.fm‘s Urban Boogie stream on Tuesday nights.… Read the rest
Man Friday: A Special TLF post from LE FREAK C’EST KEEK !
June 15, 2012 | Guest Posts | Permalink
Everything is a circle; our lives from birth to death, the earth and mechanical principles. Even a record is round just as music has a life cycle. As Q-tip says, “You could find the Abstract listening to hip hop.” My pops used to say that hip hop reminded him of be-bop, which then I would respond “Daddy, don’t you know that things go in cycles the way that Bobby Brown is just amp in like Michael.”
I find myself thinking of these principles as I listen to new house music, which helps me figure out the spirit and groove of a song that makes it so special.… Read the rest
What We’re Listening to This Week 002
June 2, 2012 | What we're listening to | Permalink
It’s Saturday and after the obnoxious amount of rain we received yesterday in Toronto it’s time to go on with the weekend regardless of the dropped temperatures. I have a collection of deep, funky and disco house tracks that are the perfect pre-drink tunes to prep you for the dance-floor heat.… Read the rest