All Entries in the "Music" Category
![L The 12th Letter – What’s My Name [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/L_WhatsMyName_v3-02-150x150.png)
L The 12th Letter – What’s My Name [Audio]
Toronto’s own L The 12th Letter just dropped his latest single “What’s My Name” today, produced by DJ Merciless, and the first of many incredible tracks you can expect to hear from this versatile emcee. If you’d like to see L live this fall you can check him out at both Manifesto and TIFF! Keep […]
![14-Year-Old Tina S Will Make You Quit The Guitar… [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Tina-150x150.jpg)
14-Year-Old Tina S Will Make You Quit The Guitar… [Video]
At only 14-year old the electric guitar phenom has been uploading some ridiculous solos to her YouTube.
![Wax Museum: Electronic Exhibit Volume 4 [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wax_museum_white-150x150.jpg)
Wax Museum: Electronic Exhibit Volume 4 [Audio]
Check out the latest mix from Wax Museum, the dynamic duo comprised of local DJ veterans Etro and ViVi Diamond! Electronic Exhibit Volume 4 showcases both their ability to weave eclectic sounds, and select song sequences that are bound to get you moving. They also just dropped a brand new blog/website, and launched their social […]
Lucid Interview w. UMEK @ Digital Dreams Festival [Video]
Hello Dreamers, Lucid here! We hope you all had as much fun as we did at Digital Dreams this year. There were men dressed as Elvis, there were crowd-surfing blow-up dolls, there was sun, there were a few large pupils, and even more wide smiles. Somewhere between raging at Dream Stage, getting our two-step on […]
![Legends Of The Summer: Jay-Z & JT Takeover Toronto [Review+Set List]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/justenjay-z-150x150.jpeg)
Legends Of The Summer: Jay-Z & JT Takeover Toronto [Review+Set List]
[Ed note. This review was submitted by our friend and long time fan, Rolton E. If you’d like to see your opinions and ideas on the pages of LDU, contact us at [email protected]] Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake opened up their “Legends of Summer” tour Wednesday night in Toronto. With all the hype and excitement surrounding […]
![Bianca Leonor – Regret [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Picture-2-150x150.png)
Bianca Leonor – Regret [Video]
Emerging artist from LA, Bianca Leonor drops her debut video for single, Regret, produced by Mick Schultz. Visual directed by Danny Erb.
![Nick Nikon – B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BDKMV-CoverartYouTube-150x150.jpg)
Nick Nikon – B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix [Audio+Download]
Nick Nikon is a 23 year old producer from Toronto that has been dropping incredible original songs and remixes for years! This remix of Kendrick Lamar’s Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe is the first offering from Nick’s new “Man In The Mirror” EP, and further demonstrates his mastery at transforming sounds into fresh vibes and […]
![Kanye West Wants You To Leak The Yeezus Album [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kanye_west_anim-150x150.gif)
Kanye West Wants You To Leak The Yeezus Album [Audio+Download]
It’s the summer of Kanye West, and after projecting “New Slaves” on 66 buildings around the world, dropping 4 new tracks on SNL, allowing journalists to tape and record his listening sessions of the Yeezus albums, and quite literally calling himself “The Steve Jobs of internet, fashion and culture,” I think that it’s safe to […]
![Jasmine Villegas Is Going To Have A Good Year [Gallery+Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tumblr_mgx2djRurM1rluevko1_500-150x150.jpeg)
Jasmine Villegas Is Going To Have A Good Year [Gallery+Video]
There’s really no reason for you to know who Jasmine Villegas is (yet), unless you dwell in the abyss of “down scroll” that is Tumblr, like I do, in which case we’ll both pretend we’ve never seen each other before in public, while continuing to reblog each other’s posts. Nice. If you know J Villegas […]
5 Reasons We Love Autoerotique’s Asphyxiation Video
Keith and David’s music videos have always been on the upper side of awesome, but this time around Autoerotique‘s motion picture accompaniment to their release Asphyxiation (iTunes) is simply next level. Here are 5 reasons we love this video! Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Tumblr 1 – Because Dodge Ball Sure, there seems to be […]
![Richie Blackz – 3AM Sessions (Prod. Mazur) [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-03-at-10.16.06-AM-150x150.png)
Richie Blackz – 3AM Sessions (Prod. Mazur) [Audio]
Richie Blackz releases the first track 3AM Sessions produced by Mazur off his debut project Le Renaissance. On this track he reflects on the Canadian rap scene, where he’s at in his career, and more. Follow Richie Blackz Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
![10 Best Niykee Heaton Acoustc Hip-Hop Cover Songs [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tumblr_mlo719v6nq1s77rhjo1_500-150x150.jpg)
10 Best Niykee Heaton Acoustc Hip-Hop Cover Songs [Video]
I’ve never been a huge fan of watching acoustic cover videos, but I came across Niykee Heaton’s cover of Love Sosa, while looking for the official video, and I found myself kind of hooked on her Youtube channel. Her covers are unique, because not only are they almost exclusively of the biggest hip-hop bangers out […]
Beyonce’s On-Stage Smack In Copenhagen Goes Viral [Video]
From Danny Brown getting sexually assaulted on stage, to Miguel accidentally drop-kicking fans from the stage, and now Beyonce getting her ass smacked by a fan mid-concert, it would seem that urban artists are having a few more odd experiences than normal at their live performances lately. This latest event of course should never have […]
![Richie Blackz: “Le Renaissance” Promo [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-13-at-10.17.26-AM-150x150.png)
Richie Blackz: “Le Renaissance” Promo [Video]
Richie Blackz is set to release his debut project, “Le Renaissance“, featuring all original content, this Summer. The Renaissance was a time period that changed everything, an era filled with art, enlightenment, and that’s exactly what this project is. Follow Richie Blackz on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for more updates. Watch the promo video for […]
Top 18 Kanye West Non-Rhyming Lyrics Of All Time [Video]
Word has it that the honourable musical genius known as Kanye West, is working on putting together the most meticulously crafted hip-hop album of all time! While we wait for the man from Chi-town to drop his diabolical beats on the universe, let’s take a scond to appreciate 18 of the Kanye West’s Best Non-Rhyming […]
![Richie Blackz – Numbers On The Board [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-Shot-2013-04-23-at-11.55.23-AM-150x150.png)
Richie Blackz – Numbers On The Board [Video]
Richie Blackz recently dropped his remix over Pusha T’s “Numbers On The Boards”. The track, which features J Littles, is just a taste of what is to come from Richie Blackz this year. Stay Tuned. Directed/Shot/Edited by Jon Lines
![Infected Mushroom’s Visually Compelling Coachella Display [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AFP_Getty-166466997-150x150.jpeg)
Infected Mushroom’s Visually Compelling Coachella Display [Video]
I ran into Emulator’s Alan Smithson this weekend, and he would not stop talking about how incredible Infected Mushroom’s stage setup was at Coachella this year. Now, I’ve seen the duo live a couple times, so I know that they put on a next level show, but nothing I’ve seen before, nor any verbal description, could prepare […]
Reasons Why You Should Attend The 2013 Canadian DJ Show Conference & Exhibition
The 2013 CDJ show hits Toronto THIS WEEKEND! What is this two day conference and exhibition all about? On April 13th and 14th, in the International Centre, representatives from over 50 major product lines will have the latest gear on display, guest speakers will hold seminars, and networking opportunities are plentiful. It’s all about educating, […]
![Drake – 5am In Toronto [Music Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Drake-5AM-In-Toronto-video-608x415-150x150.jpg)
Drake – 5am In Toronto [Music Video]
It isn’t even summer yet, but the buzz surrounding Drake’s August release of Nothing Was The Same is already mounting. Started From The Bottom was a dope video, but this this commercial for Beach Blast Indoor Volleyball 5am In Toronto video is an instant classic. If this album is going to be anything like Take Care, […]
![Justin Timberlake Gave 20 Of His Biggest Fans The Greatest Gift Of All [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Justin_Timberlake_album-150x150.jpg)
Justin Timberlake Gave 20 Of His Biggest Fans The Greatest Gift Of All [Video]
To promote Justin Timberlake‘s new album, the 20/20 experience, the people who work for him decided to find 20 of his most dedicated fans and lure them into thinking that they are making a commercial of some sort What these lucky people didn’t realize what that JT himself decided to pay a visit and surprise them… […]
![Kid MK Presents: The iPod Shuffle Mixtape Vol 1 [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/KIDMK-IPODSHUFFLE-1-150x150.jpeg)
Kid MK Presents: The iPod Shuffle Mixtape Vol 1 [Audio]
Our long time friend Kid MK is back, and we proudly present his latest mixtape “The iPod Shuffle!” This time with a more mainstream friendly mix to keep the party going, the Kid covers everything from The Clipse to Regina Spektor in this genre-defying-hour of music mixology. In preparation for this mix, he asked 5 […]
![5 Awesomely Badass Facts About Stompin’ Tom Connors [1936-2013]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1297386221407_ORIGINAL-150x150.jpg)
5 Awesomely Badass Facts About Stompin’ Tom Connors [1936-2013]
With the news of Stompin’ Tom Connors passing, Canadians everywhere are fondly remembering the man who brought so much joy and patriotism into their lives. As we look back on his legacy, I thought that we should dive deeper than The Hockey Song, because Stompin’ Tom was so much more than a one-hit wonder. He was […]
Vote for Jon Lines for the 2013 Much Music VJ Search
Anyone who’s been around the Lions Den for any period of time, knows we’ve worked with London pop-culture and social media mogal, Jon Lines. Lines is currently entered into the 2013 Much Music VJ Search and we’re showing our support by voting and spreading the word that you need to vote too. HOW? —> *** […]
![Maxum: 15-Year-Old Canadian Producer #2 On WMC Preview Chart [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/861372_490273014369424_1354397326_o-150x150.jpg)
Maxum: 15-Year-Old Canadian Producer #2 On WMC Preview Chart [Audio]
Meet Maxum! Unlike your average 10th grader, he’s in the business of hustling like a maniac, producing, releasing, and promoting progressive house bangers bumpin’ enough to get him charted at #2 on the February 25th installment of Beatport’s “2013 Miami Preview: Progressive House,” for his infectious hit, Muse, and landing 14th on the Beatport progressive Top […]
![Courtney Stodden’s “Music Video” Made Me Puke In My Own Mouth [Gallery]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stodden5-150x150.gif)
Courtney Stodden’s “Music Video” Made Me Puke In My Own Mouth [Gallery]
It only took a few years and a handful of embarrassing photo shoots, but Courtney Stodden finally convinced her husk of a husband, Doug Hutchison, to cough up enough cash to produce a “legitimate” pop record, and produce her a full fledged music video… damn. The song, Reality, is just as bad as you could […]
![NEW INSTRUMENTAL MIXTAPE: BigBolge – Word Of Mouth [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/womfront-150x150.jpg)
NEW INSTRUMENTAL MIXTAPE: BigBolge – Word Of Mouth [Audio+Download]
Click to englarge On January 26th 2013, bigbolge released his first ever full length project. A 16 track instrumental mixtape titled “Word Of Mouth,” which is available HERE for FREE download. The aspiring hip-hop producer released two cuts off the mixtape prior to its release, which can be listened to below. A wide variety of […]
![BRAND NEW Lonely Island – YOLO ft Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anigif_enhanced-buzz-3787-1359302863-2_preview-150x150.gif)
BRAND NEW Lonely Island – YOLO ft Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar [Video]
I’ve always been a fan of The Lonely Island‘s music and videos, but not every song they put out is of the highest quality. Tracks like Jizz In My Pants and I’m On A Boat are obvious hits, but every so often they also drop questionable material, like Ras Trent and My Pants. This new […]
![BRAND NEW Richie Blackz – Work [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Richie-Blackz-Work-Prod.-Beat-Bully-150x150.png)
BRAND NEW Richie Blackz – Work [Video]
Richie Blackz is starting the year off right with a brand new single entitled “Work.” The subject seems only fitting with the new year just in, and everyone starting big plans to “put that work in.” Look out for Richie’s debut EP to come out early this year, with all original content. Listen and watch […]
![Your Face I Like That Shit by I Focking Hate That [VIDEO]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mqdefault-150x150.jpg)
Your Face I Like That Shit by I Focking Hate That [VIDEO]
Got a crush? Are you really bad at flirting? Maybe try writing a song to express your feelings? It seemed to work for the guys of I Focking Hate That. For some more kooky songs by IFockingHateThat, click here.
![ACE SICKAL – That’s Nasty EP [AUDIO+DOWNLOAD]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ace-150x150.jpg)
ACE SICKAL – That’s Nasty EP [AUDIO+DOWNLOAD]
Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the debut EP titled ‘That’s Nasty’ by Toronto’s homegrown, Ace Sickal. This 9 track EP showcases Ace’s lyrical and storytelling ability front to back. It’s no wonder why this album has received over 900 downloads in four days! Did I mention that this download is FREE?! Support your local artists and feel […]
![BRAND NEW BEAT: BigBolge – GO.DO.IT. – [AUDIO]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/309617_201166866613338_2140136_n-150x150.jpg)
BRAND NEW BEAT: BigBolge – GO.DO.IT. – [AUDIO]
What is there to say about ‘BigBolge.’ Well first off, he is my alter ego, who happens to produce different variations of hip-hop including the latest, titled ‘GO.DO.IT.’ The song features a voice clip from the famous Eric Thomas successful/inspirational speech. Listen to the song front to back and see if you are inspired. If […]
![DMX Sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Of The Day [Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dmx-sings-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-1-6428-1354555257-5_big-150x150.jpg)
DMX Sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Of The Day [Video]
There are some days when I am not mentally prepared for the things that the internet has waiting for me, and this was just one of those days. First it was Swedish people not believing horses exist, then it was Ukrainians signing up for coffin therapy to prepare for death, also Ke$ha claiming to have sex with a ghost, and then of course there […]
![Nero @ The Hoxton – Oct 25th [Myra & Franklin Review]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/169188_526554654040091_1030561324_o-150x150.jpg)
Nero @ The Hoxton – Oct 25th [Myra & Franklin Review]
October 25th, 2012 — a couple of clowns who call themselves “the media” welcomed legendary UK natives, Nero, back to Toronto for an intimate, pants-dropping set at The Hoxton – a set unlike any other they’ve played on TO soil. On the decks was Nero’s Dan Stevens (pictured above). If you’re like us, Nero coming to town is like Christmas, your […]
DNB Federation: 5 Types Of People You Will See At Raves
We are the newly added drum and bass corespondent for LDU, DnB Federation, and we did some investigative research on the kinds of people you will find at raves. It look a lot of drugs, a lot of sunglasses and about 3 blown ear drums, but we have comprised a list of 5 standard types. Check […]
Beats By K: Too Short, IamSu!, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, General Degree & More
The mixtape whore is back. This week I bring you yet another 10 songs I can’t get out of my head or headphones. Enjoy and get lost in the music. If you don’t enjoy, just get lost. Like This – YG ft. Ty$ & Joe Moses My favourite song of the week. Going in my […]
![Tegan & Sara – The Con (Dr. Ozi Remix) [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tegan-and-sarah-the-con-dr.ozi-remix-150x150.jpg)
Tegan & Sara – The Con (Dr. Ozi Remix) [Audio+Download]
I listened to Tegan and Sara quite a bit back in high school and I recently rediscovered them through the wonders of Spotify, so when I saw that Canadian DJ/producer duo Dr. Ozi remixed The Con I knew that I was in for something special. On October 1st Dr. Ozi posted on their Facebook fanpage that […]
![Vaz – Interlude [Full Album Review+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/580772_10152173234885273_1325620605_n-150x150.jpeg)
Vaz – Interlude [Full Album Review+Download]
I went to a party a few months ago and at this party I heard someone playing his guitar and singing. It might have been the alcohol but he was amazing and I talked to him later that night. He goes by the name of Vaz. Vaz, originally from England, told me that he would […]
![Richie Hawtin & Loco Dice @ London Music Hall [Review]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/282209a5b1ea9a0b4f92e18d8e4eba31-1-150x150.jpg)
Richie Hawtin & Loco Dice @ London Music Hall [Review]
Go to CDN Entertainment’s album for more photos by Shawn Tron Tuesday, November 6, 2012- Mark that day in London, Ontario’s Electronic Music History. For anyone that knows electronic music beyond the current EDM craze, Tuesday was big. Not only were London’s local aspiring DJs, producers and Less Than 8 fans alike blessed with Richie […]
![Dzeko & Torres’ RAVE’N Podcast: New Tracks, Remixes & More [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/download-4-150x150.jpg)
Dzeko & Torres’ RAVE’N Podcast: New Tracks, Remixes & More [Audio+Download]
This weekend Dzeko & Torres dropped the first edition of their new RAVE’N Podcast. It features some new tracks coming out on Laidback Luke’s Mixmash label (Nov 12th), and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label (December 18th), as well as some new edits and un-released remixes. Check out the podcast mix below (with track list), download […]
![The Weeknd – The Zone feat. Drake [Official Music Video]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/the-weeknd-the-zone-screenshot-150x150.jpg)
The Weeknd – The Zone feat. Drake [Official Music Video]
The Weeknd‘s Trilogy 3 disc compilation album drops next Tuesday (November 13th), so I’m hoping we see a lot more media like this from the XO crew in the days before and after it drops, as the amp up the buzz for next week, because music videos by The Weeknd are few and far between. […]
![Young Wolf Hatchlings: The “You Lovely You” Telus Ad Dubstep Remix You’ve Been Waiting For [Audio]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/10513_529054407122931_2038683459_n-150x150.jpg)
Young Wolf Hatchlings: The “You Lovely You” Telus Ad Dubstep Remix You’ve Been Waiting For [Audio]
A wild Young Wolf Hatchling has appears! Young Wolf Hatchling used Remix Ability. It’s super-effective! It is with great pride, and inherent bias, that I present to you this dubstep reworking of the Thomas D’Arcy song “You Lovely You” that’s recently risen in popularity due to it’s inclusion in a Telus ad (video blow). This […]
![The Weeknd – Enemy (Poupon “Take It Slow” Edit) [Audio+Download]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/The-Weeknd-Poupon-Edit-e1351487941679-560x560-150x150.jpeg)
The Weeknd – Enemy (Poupon “Take It Slow” Edit) [Audio+Download]
Our homie Poupon just dropped an incredible edit of The Weeknd‘s recent song “Enemy,” which of course features Abel Tesfaye’s signature sound, and suggestive lyrics. Poupons take applies a tech house groove, and if you’re studying or looking for a bit of bounce to add to your in-car soundtrack, we think you’ll really enjoy this […]
![Zedd @ London Music Hall Oct 22 [Review+Full Set Playlist]](/lionsdenu.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/23875_443278969043284_632387922_n-150x150.jpg)
Zedd @ London Music Hall Oct 22 [Review+Full Set Playlist]
More photos by ABC Photography HERE! Having been a Zedd fan since his early days of production, he has been one of the DJs I have been longing to see come through London. Touring his new album, Monday night’s show was full of new material masterfully mixed and mashed up with all the Zedd classics. […]
Indie Week Canada 2012 Goes Out With A HEAVY Bang [Review]
Heyyyy All, If you were paying attention to Lion’s Den U’s Twitter (@lionsdenu), you got a taste of what was going on during Indie Week Canada via Twit Pic, although I will admit that on Sunday night so much was going on that I just took the pictures and waited to put them in the article […]
