John Orpheus is a multi-cultural artist and published author. His musical journey has taken him from the Caribbean bush to festivals across Canada and the US to opening for Liam Gallagher on a UK tour as the frontman for a Happy Mondays offshoot band called Hippie Mafia. He combines hip-hop swagger, Afrobeat energy and dancehall rhythms to create a sound built on big catchy hooks. John is known for his rabble-rousing live shows filled with audience participation, chanting and impromptu dance-offs that feel more like Caribana road parties than concerts. His various mixtapes, albums and singles have been used to develop and hone his unique sound. “The world is a soulful sound-clash dance party. That's the sound I want to create." John will be releasing a new album and a new novel in 2024.
“Set to an Afro-beat and an R&B thump cradled by a subtle guitar, John Orpheus’ vocals blend Sam Cooke and Bob Marley in his encouraging stories.” ~ Global Texan Chronicles
Sam Casey co-wrote an EP of songs called New Company with UK producer Joe Thompson, a second EP of songs entitled More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships co-written with and produced by JUNO nominated Canadian producer/songwriter Mike Schlosser, and a standalone single called 7 Second Superstar. Her New Company EP featured unique remixes by Martha and the Muffins, Alex Exists, Mike Schlosser and D. Park. Recently, Sam and Mike Schlosser went on a songwriting trip to Los Angeles where they co-wrote songs with various American and international songwriters including the touring bassist for Olivia Rodgrigo. Sam and Mike also travelled to Vancouver to co-write with Brian West (Nelly Furtado/Maroon 5) and Chin Injeti (DJ Khalil/Drake). These collaborations will be included on her third EP in 2024.
Odario is a storyteller, a hip-hop junkie and a lover of many musical soundscapes. He is embedded in the beat and submerged in the bass. His solo project expresses all of these qualities; tackling the many sides of "beat poetry". Odario is known for his work in Grand Analog (as songwriter and frontman). His distinctive voice and insightful lyrics have been part of the Grand Analog sound since its inception. As a performer and personality, Odario wears many hats and describes himself as a raconteur, an actor and a DJ. He’s currently hosting CBC Music’s Afterdark program. Odario has also been featured on a number of other artist’s tracks including the Halluci Nation single Ba Na Na with Haviah Mighty. He recently collaborated with Good Information, a jazz band with a “beat aesthetic”, and remixer Chaix on his solo single Do Nada.
“Funky, eclectic and conscious, Odario fuses hip-hop, blaxploitation funk and jazz into a seamlessly effervescent entity.” ~ Exclaim Magazine