Westwood 2021 Wrap Up
The team at Westwood Recordings has just wrapped up an unprecedented year and we couldn't be more excited to reflect on 2021 with one last label release, our annual Best...
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Krafty Kuts Teams Up With PAV4N Of Foreign Beggars On Latest Single
Stream/Download: https://wstwd.io/thesauceDeploying his second consecutive single, Krafty Kuts teams up with Foreign Beggars founding member PAV4N for “The Sauce.” Poised with unapologetically trimmed beatscapes, Krafty’s newest electronic rap track plays to his strong suits, delivering a ground-shaking...
Westwood Takes Over Hollywood Theatre for Halloween 2021
Westwood Halloween returns! After a two-year pandemic-fuelled hiatus we’re excited to be back with our annual spooky extravaganza at the newly renovated Hollywood Theatre (3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC). Join us...
Westwood Joins Forces With Monstercat For Free Summer Block Party
Westwood Recordings teams up with Monstercat and Blueprint Events for the 2021 Compound Block Party! The all-ages FREE street party is located at Monstercat HQ in Railtown, Vancouver and features two...
COFRESI Teams Up With Reggae Legend Matisyahu and Kyng Dyce On Massive New Single "Daylight"
Combining the forces of reggae legend Matisyahu and Kingston rapper KYNG DYCE, COFRESI unveils his exhilarating new single “DAYLIGHT” taken from his forthcoming album. The star-studded single is available for...
Sparkee Wins Tiësto Remix Contest
Congrats to producer & guitarist Sparkee on his contest-winning remix of “The Business” by Tiësto. Not only did Sparkee win the prestigious remix competition, which was launched in March in...
MIDNIGHT AGENCY LAUNCHES IN CANADA
Founded by industry titans Grant Paley (formerly Paquin Agency) and Nick Middleton (Westwood Recordings, The Funk Hunters), Midnight Agency is Canada's new premiere music and arts agency. Created by artists, for artists, the dynamic boutique agency represents a...
So Sus Receives 2021 Juno Award Nomination for 'Dance Recording of the Year'
Massive congratulations go out to So Sus, whose EP Voices (released on Westwood X in 2019), has been nominated for a JUNO. Holding his own alongside Canadian heavyweights KAYTRANADA, REZZ, Feliz...
The Funk Hunters, Defunk and Akylla Join Forces for “Warn Ya”
During a year that saw the majority of the music industry rightfully struggle due to the unprecedented pandemic, Canadian producer duo The Funk Hunters took time to reflect and grow....
Exclusive Q&A with K+Lab and ill-esha
Joining forces for their first collaborative effort, K+Lab and ill-esha unleash the sublime two track EP, Simplications. The project finds the two distinctive keytar-wielding artists come full circle to their drum & bass origins as they...
Year In Review 2020: Westwood Recordings
As 2020 continues to fade into dusk and newer things brighten into contrast, Westwood Recordings finds itself standing, maybe a bit more battle scarred by the year that was, but gazing steadily...
THE FUNK HUNTERS BECOME THE FIRST ELECTRONIC ACT TO RECEIVE CIMA ROAD GOLD CERTIFICATION
We are happy to announce that our very own The Funk Hunters, received the Canadian Independent Music Association's (CIMA) Road Gold certification, in recognition of exceeding 25,000 ticket sales domestically in...
The debut Sample Pack From brass-house legends, Too Many Zooz Is Out Now On Splice!
Westwood Sounds is proud to present the debut sample pack from brass-house legends, Too Many Zooz! The trio’s outrageous, electrifying live performances have taken the world by storm, performing on...
Chali 2na on Collective Consciousness and 2020's Fish Outta Water Re-Release
Over the decades, Chali 2na has written volumes of lyrical content pushing a vision for the world which speaks for positivity, creativity, social consciousness, and collaboration. Commitment to these ideals...
Chali 2na releases official music video for 2020 version of Controlled Coincidence
Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his album Fish Outta Water, Chali 2na returns with a powerful new music video to accompany the newly revamped version of "Controlled Coincidence”. Chali...
10 Questions With Kotek - How The Renowned Bass Producer Created His Debut Sample Pack For Splice
Interview by Emmalee Brunt Westwood Sounds is proud to present the debut Sample Pack and Serum Preset Pack from renowned bass music producer Kotek. Following official collaborations with EDM superstars like...