Back n' Body Hurts

This week, we're bringing you a real one. Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a movement from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with Jed (aka R4TS), founder of Toronto Gabbers, the collective leading Toronto's gabber movement with over 1,000 followers and growing. MVCHE, hard bounce DJ, producer, and founder of ZeroG Toronto. These two aren't just playing the music....

This week, we’re bringing you a Full On Experience. Have you ever walked into a rave and wondered how the lights, lasers, and massive structures all come together? In this episode, we sit down with the team that makes the magic happen. They break down the full journey — from organizing and designing to end-to-end logistics, production, backline, and teardown. It’s a complete operation.(And yes… th...

In this week's episode, we're excited to welcome Ace & Axel to the podcast. Both have played a major role in helping build Toronto's underground electronic music community. Through his hard-hitting Hard Techno and Schranz sets, Ace is helping lay the groundwork for Toronto's emergence as a true hard techno destination. Axel is one of the founders of Overture Studio: a record la...

In this week's episode, we dive deep into rave culture through the world of shuffling. When most people think of dancing at raves, it’s usually swaying or head-nodding to the music. But more and more ravers are bringing different shuffling styles to the dance floor, turning movement into something more expressive and dynamic. Our guests today have taken it to the next level by building a community...

In this week episode, we’re diving into one of the hottest topics in our local scene right now: The venue situation in Toronto. You’ve probably heard the chatter. Maybe you’ve seen the posts online or had conversations with other ravers or organizers about the lack of venues or variety in the city. “TBA warehouse” but you already know where it is going to be. But is it really just a shortage of sp...

In this week’s episode, we’re excited to welcome a true local legend who has helped shape our scene through events, community, and a deep passion for dance music since 2009. Joining us is Oz Akgun, owner and founder of Ozmozis. At the heart of Ozmozis is a simple yet powerful idea: bringing people together through music and building a genuine sense of community. That philosophy extends beyond the...

In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome three special guests who we've named the Hustlers of Toronto events!  Joining us are the team behind King & Queen Entertainment: Andrew, Mazara, and Stephano. King & Queen Events have become a real force in Toronto’s entertainment scene, throwing multiple events every month and sometimes double headers over weekends in 2025. They are ge...

We are thrilled to welcome Sid and Seb better known as MISCHIEF & MAYHEM from Takeover6ix to the show. They join us to discuss their parallel DJ careers and how they've elevated Takeover6ix to new heights. We dive into their experiences as resident DJs and the valuable lessons they've gained from touring artists they've brought to Toronto. One key piece of advice they've picked...

In this episode of Back n Body Hurts, we're back with episode five of our Unfiltered series, STS (Shoot the Shit). No script, no direction, just the host and guests chatting about all things EDM. For Episode 5, we’re joined by Jerry from Nunchux! Composed of Jerry and Richard; aka the Young Tech House Princes of Toronto; Nunchux have been making serious waves in the local scene. From supportin...

In this episode, we welcome both returning and first-time guests; with all-new ingredients. What do we mean by that? We’re bringing back Kokyuu, refreshed inside and out; from upgraded scents to redesigned packaging, and JellyIV, a leisure-aid wellness product with enhanced flavours and improved ingredients. This rave-aid and wellness episode is one you don’t want to miss. Our guests draw from the...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, the first episode of the year 2026 aside from our mission statement episode. We give you insights and experience from Pedro who is known as the unofficial night mayor of Toronto and also Astra who has been in the scene for long periods of time. The topics that are covered are career advice and how the scene has changed in sounds and distinctive tones. We a...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we will give insight into our 2026 Mission statement for BNB and Canadian Ravers, highlighting our covered topics, target audience and the content we’ve been delivering (and will continue to deliver). We also reflect on everything that shaped our scene in 2025, and share what we’re most excited about heading into 2026.This episode also marks a huge milesto...

In this episode of the Back n’ Body Hurts Podcast, we're back with a special episode dedicated to one of the most important documentaries in jungle music history: Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Documentary. The film has been receiving phenomenal feedback, shining a spotlight on the culture, inspirations, and legacy of one of the most revered MCs to ever touch a mic. Stevie Hyper D wasn’t just a pio...

In this episode of the Back n’ Body Hurts Podcast, we dive deep into the musical soul journey of SABAI. From the roots of his identity to the evolution of SABAI and his perception of his music, shaping this industry as a musician, producer, and DJ.  We cover everything from the tour life, burnout, and wellness to the rise of Asian festivals, AAPI representation in EDM, and the future of SABAI soun...

From the land down under to Canada: a DJ who loves to play his kind of music, never gives in, and has found his new home for his sound. Pretence is a man with the mentality that you never lose unless you quit. In this episode, we're joined by past guests who ran System Toronto, Devon and Erol, the two brothers who brought Pretence to debut in Toronto. In this episode, we discover how you can f...

In this episode, the BNB Hurts Podcast dives deep into the mindset, passion, and perseverance of FETISH, the artist behind one of TikTok’s biggest viral music hits. A track that has amassed over 7 billion views and become one of the most-used audios across social media. We explore what it takes to create movement through music, the importance of putting your work out into the world, and how to con...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, We’re joined by Trance Producer Rinaly!  Rinaly is a Japanese music producer and DJ who’s been lighting up the scene since 2014. While she’s best known for her Uplifting Trance, she’s also no stranger to Progressive House, Psychedelic Trance and even Techno.  Her sound has gained global recognition, with support from legends like Armin van Buuren, Ferry Co...

In this episode of Back n Body Hurts, we're back with episode four of our Unfiltered series, STS (Shoot the Shit). No script, no direction, just the host and guests chatting about all things EDM. For Episode 4, we're joined by Devin and Earl, the minds behind System Toronto! System Toronto hit the scene hard by teaming up to bring Holy Priest’s debut show to the city, and they’ve been deep...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we’re diving into all things creative spaces and who better to join us than our friends from Sleepless Studios. Based right here in Toronto, Sleepless Studios is a creative space that opened last year right here in Toronto. It’s quickly become a hub for the local scene. A spot where creatives can collaborate, shoot content, practice DJing, and yes… even re...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we’re diving into a more specialized  and often overlooked topic: Artist Managers and the essential services they provide. Behind every big-name artist, there’s usually a dedicated manager or team working tirelessly behind the scenes. From booking shows to negotiating contracts and developing long-term strategies, artist managers handle a wide range of res...

In this episode of Back n Body Hurts, we're back with episode three of our Unfiltered series, STS (Shoot the Shit). No script, no direction, just the host and guests chatting about all things EDM. This week, we’re joined by Christos and Evangelos! Chris, our first-ever three-peat guest, is back this time with Evangelos, one of the co-founders of Sleepless Events. Both are making serious waves...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome two special guests from the heart of Toronto’s underground techno scene, the founders of Takeover 6IX: Anshi and Sid  Takeover 6IX just celebrated their first-year anniversary earlier this year, and with a packed calendar of events lined up for the year, they’re showing no signs of slowing down.  We dive deep into their journey fr...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we’re talking about the Anjunafamily—the passionate community that grew out of the Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep labels. While these labels are influenced by trance, their sound leans more into what's known as progressive. But what is progressive, really? That’s one of the things we’ll be diving into today—because who doesn’t love a good sub genre discussion?...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we delve into how social media influences the EDM community, shaping both the experiences of ravers and the artistic journeys of DJs and creatives. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have become integral to personal growth within the scene, impacting artistic vision and music preferences. The burning question we have is: What attracts ravers to...

In this episode of the BNB Hurts Podcast, we spotlight Toronto's vibrant Drum & Bass (DNB) scene. While DNB is often considered a niche genre, Toronto boasts a passionate and dedicated community that has significantly contributed to its growth. Joining us are two prominent figures in the city's DNB landscape: nicknamed the father-and-son duo, Stranjah and Szeto! Both have shared the st...