Eightcubed

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
Eightcubed singles cover for "Enter Light"
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresElectronic
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • DJ
Years active2005–2015
Labels
  • Abstract Core Records
  • RCRD LBL
  • Indie
Websitesoundcloud/eightcubed888.com

Musical style

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]

Discography

Albums
YearAlbumRecord Label
2006Simple Dance Abstract Core Records
2009City Life RCRD LBL
2011High Arrrt N/A
2013Sheath & Beyond Phoenix & Gold Records

Singles
SingleYearAlbumChart RankRadio StationCity
"Sunrise"2005Simple Dance
"Quiet Please"2006Simple Dance
"Smell the Coffee"2007City Life
"Heart Invaders"2008City Life 3 CHUO89.1 Ottawa
"Promise Me"2008City Life8CJLO1690Montreal
"The Island of Purple Waterfall"2009"City Life" 3 CKXU88.3 Lethbridge
"Lighthouse"2010High Arrrt2CKXU88.3Lethbridge
"Kiss Chaser"2010High Arrrt17CIUT89.5Toronto
"Kiss Chaser (B- Side Version)"2010High Arrrt8CJSW90.9Calgary
"Comfort Temple"2013"Sheath & Beyond 2 CJAM99.1 Windsor

Remixes

Videography
  • "Heart Invaders" (2008) (directed by Dan Swan)
  • "Enter Light" (2011) (animation by Andrea Simone)

References
Citations
  1. Grafikuro, Ein (2007), Cue Mix Magazine
  2. Dan Swan (Director) (6 January 2008). Heart Invaders (Television). London.
  3. "Heart Invaders". muchmusic.com. Retrieved May 31, 2008.
  4. Kharas, Kev (2009), RCRD LBL, archived from the original on 2009-02-09
  5. Laul, Hea (2009), YouTube
  6. "Enter Light". youtube.com. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  7. "Interview with Eightcubed - Robo Robb". Roboblog.hihillrecordings.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  8. Earshot! Online, 2013
  9. College Radio Charts WordPress Online, 2013
  10. Boles, Benjamin (23 August 2007), "Eight on the Floor", NOW Magazine, Toronto, archived from the original on 2012-10-19
  11. Earshot! Online, 2012
  12. Earshot! Online, 2010
  13. Earshot! Online, 2010
  14. Earshot! Online, 2008
  15. Grafikuro, Ein (2007), Cue Mix Magazine
  16. Stone, Taylor (18 September 2013), "Exclusive Interview with Eightcubed", Guitar Justice Magazine, Toronto, p. 3, archived from the original on 2013-12-02
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