One of Canada’s most charismatic and versatile hip-hop voices, Mouraine’s sophomore project finds him paying tribute to his home base on the north side of Edmonton, celebrating its community and reputation for being a diverse and multicultural place. Ranging from tracks with piano and strings, blown-out industrial bangers, melodic tunes and songs with both great one-liners and storytelling moments about his experience as an immigrant, Mouraine does it all.
By Michelle Swami
With its “Wild Things” theme and femme-forward ethos, the electronic music gathering delivered a weekend of radical joy and thoughtful celebration.