Let me start by saying thank you to all the wonderful and talented DJs that were guests on the show this past year: Hyland & Kavai, Missanova, Igor Vasev, Jace, Moe Bass, Hugo M, Footwork Fuel, and Blair Malott. You all rocked it. I must also thank all the listeners that tuned in, youre the reason Im still doing this for the past 8 years. And finally all those that donated to the show, thank you so much.

As we close in on another year, its time for the Music at Night Year Mix where I play my favorite tracks during 2018 and crown one track as the “track of the year”.

Have a great holiday season

Brennen Kovic

It’s not about where you’re from, or who you’ve been- it’s about where you’re going, and Deep Tech duo Hyland & Kavai know just where to take you when they get behind the decks and take control of a dim, hungry room with a signature sound that is deep, dark, sexy, and relentless all rolled into one finely curated techno package. Lost in the dark, digging deep into a movement that will leave you wanting more is where you’ll find yourself in Hyland & Kavai’s hands. Starting off young and DJing together since 2011, still in their early twenties, the Niagara natives Jay Hyland and Peter Kavai have a knack for providing gritty, funky basslines that will make heads bop uncontrollably, and bodies move accordingly on any dance floor. Because of this, Hyland & Kavai have become favourites in the Toronto underground scene, with a crowd who always knows just what kind of dirty groove they’re in for with this duo.

Holding down past residencies at the legendary Guvernment nightclub in Acid Lounge, as well as Cache and Terrace 44 have kept these two busy over the years, as well as playing Toronto underground staples like the formerly beloved Footwork, Coda, Nest, and Toika Lounge, and the notorious after-hours Comfort Zone. Hyland & Kavai have been around to watch Toronto’s dance music scene expand into something fierce and heavy, and have no doubt been a part of its rapid growth, playing alongside international names like Martin Buttrich, tiNi, Carlo Lio, Matt Sassari, Reelow, The Junkies, Victor Calderone, and never failing to deliver the dance floor to their desired destination.

Since Missanova’s official debut in the Toronto and Hamilton underground scene, she has been making waves with her addicting punching groove and funky kicks. While her style varies between sultry saxophones and open hats to grimy basslines and thumping beats, she loves to ascend and descend through the tech house and techno genres to satisfy various cravings. Missanova’s signature blue lipstick and dark clothing have become a crowd favorite, making her a recognizable face in the underground movement. Her mastery of funk and groove creates a unique atmosphere and vibe that is sure to get you clapping and bobbing on the dance floor at every one of her shows.

Intrigued by scratching, breakbeats, and vynl sets, Igor Vasev evolved from top 40’s and his desire for electronic music was born. Facinated by ideas coming in and being able to momentarily create his own sound, Igor Vasev began his love fot expressing himself through spinning. Vasev’s passion and free spirit radiates when he’s on the decks. Starting at Studio L14, Opening for Walker&Royce, getting dark in 77’s underground, groovin on the Hamilton Boat Cruise and vibin at Modrn for SundayChills. His style versatility seperates and makes him different from others. From Techno and TechHouse to Trance and PsyTrance, his whole mind, body and soul are put into his work. In his words, “You get into a flow and songs begin to flawlessly form together, it’s a wave of euphoria you can just ride. You see the way people react and feel enjoyment to something you almost create. Its almost like the feeling of ‘pass the aux’.

Jace was influenced by dance music at the early age of eleven. Hip-Hop and then later on House and Techno became the norm for him to be playing on his stereo. Early musical influences for Jace included: NWA, Public Enemy, EPMD, Armand Van Helden and Plastikman. In 1992, Jace purchased turntables and a mixer for his expanding vinyl collection. This purchase only increased his thirst for more music. Through the nineties, Jace compiled a massive record collection made up of hip-hop, house, trance and techno. The diverse sounds that Jace has listened to in the past have allowed him to use many different sounds in the music he produces. Jace has been a recognizable face on the Southern Ontario techno scene for a number of years now. He maintains a steady calendar of gigs around Southern Ontario; mainly in Toronto, London and Kitchener-Waterloo. Jace has a unique blend of techno that has won him fans all over the world, as he has played at nightclubs and parties in Las Vegas, Orlando Fla, Madison Wis. Zurich Switzerland and Hannover Germany. On the local scene, Jace has his own bi-weekly night at Kitchener-Waterloo’s foremost underground club, The Revolution. This opportunity to promote and DJ a night has allowed Jace to meet and work with other DJs and promoters. What strikes fans and colleagues alike is the fact that Jace is so approachable and knowledgeable. Jace has had many successes in his local scene and is always looking for new places to showcase his talent