8 Toronto DJs You Need To Know

Weska

With dark techno becoming more popular, Weska was one of the forerunners emerging from Toronto. With sounds reminiscent of Eric Prydz and Adam Beyer, Weska combines energetic house music with some low beat trance. His most recent album, Black Boots, was released with the world-renowned label Octopus Recordings, which goes to show how his music is transcending cultures. If you missed his last stage appearance at Coda, don’t be alarmed; Weska will definitely return to Coda which he calls the “foundations“ of Toronto’s electronic scene.

Coda, 794 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, +1 416 536 0346

Weska | Courtesy of @iamweska

DJ Addy

This DJ has been fighting his way through the ranks of Toronto’s underground electronic and techno scene. However, with this history, DJ Addy brings something new to the ever-changing turntable. Addy’s music is filled with his signature triple turntable sound, unique inspirations of Toronto reggae, and residencies at clubs worldwide. This experience means Addy is spinning sounds that no other DJ in the Toronto area has at the moment. DJ Addy will be on tour in Toronto, at Coda on March 4 and Nest on March 5.

Nest, 423 College St, Toronto, ON, Canada, +1 416 792 9488

DJ Addy | Courtesy of DJ Addy

Nicholas Nice

This man who calls Toronto his hometown is bringing his A-game with influences from Croatia and other esteemed world venues. As a producer and DJ, Nick has perfected his progression music, a subgenre of techno and house. His fast-pumping beats are straight from Ibiza, and are more hard core than that of your generic house music. Check out his track Channel Four to hear his hard beats if you missed him at Coda on Feb. 19.

Jayforce

This DJ adds a sense of humor to his music by mixing in his animal, music, and chicken-wing-loving personality. Jayforce brings his true self to the stage by being the ultimate performer with his versatile sound. Ever since hitting the Toronto scene at the age of 18, Jayforce was even nominated as the “Best Electronic DJ” at the Toronto DJ Festival. His music can fit into multiple categories, including “sketch,” which is a brand of electronica that is almost distinct to the “6.” His concert at Comfort Zone on Feb. 26 won’t be his only Toronto appearance; he will definitely be announcing tour dates soon.

Comfort Zone, 480 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, +1 416 975 0909

Jayforce | Courtesy of Jayforce

Mark Oliver

Originally from Scotland, this DJ now calls Toronto his playground and musical factory. This pioneer for rave culture in Toronto first started the movement by playing acid nights and techno night in the late ‘80s. With his serious talent as a DJ, he has performed private parties for legends such as Madonna, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Lenny Kravitz. His music is classic house, while still combining scratch methods from modern sub-genres, like deep house and sketch. However, it is his technical ability that really sets him aside as not only one of the greatest DJs in Toronto, but also worldwide. If you need more convincing, check out his Soundcloud for some of his famous work at the previously world-famous Guvernment.

Mark Oliver | Courtesy of Mark Oliver