Rebekah and Sydney Blu are opening new doors and more opportunities for women in the music industry. It’s been a constant struggle for female producers and DJs, not getting the recognition they deserve. All of that will change as they launch a campaign to encourage record labels to add more female artists to their roster.
Canadian artist Sydney Blu releases her new LP Conviction on March 12th: a meticulously produced, dancefloor-driven collection of electronic music, with the synth-laden, 80s-inspired lead single Monologue transitioning into various shades of deep, tech and melodic house.
Saturated with infectious grooves and sturdy beats, Sydney Blu & Dantiez Saunderson’s ÂInspirato EP on UNDR the RADR has late-night rave written all over it.
Culminating to two tasty House cuts in the form of ”Inspirato” and Sydney BluÂ’s solo single ”Take It Back”Â, this EP fills out dance floors within seconds. Today we are premiering the title track from the release, which is available tomorrow August 25th on all major outlets.
Canadian DJ, producer and label head of Blu Records, Sydney Blu is known for her music output that blends deeper cuts of house with techno and tech house, proving herself as a versatile artist in more ways than one.
Her debut album Relentless came out back in 2015 to great response, and she has just released a new EP called You Don’t Understand on Soup NYC which includes a remix from Italian tech house titan Pirupa and is now available for purchase on Beatport. The release has already received early support from Joris Voorn, Nic Fanciulli, Riva Starr, Paco Osuna, Harry Romero, Pezzner, Golf Clap, and DJ Heather.
We asked Sydney to share the 5 hottest tracks currently in her record bag:
It’s looking like another strong year for Canadian-born DJ and producer Sydney Blu who, on top of her non-stop stream of signature Blu parties, also performed at Treehouse Miami during Miami Music Week’s 7th year, while also gearing up for the Toronto edition at CODA nightclub on Friday, April 7.
Later this week, on April 28th, Sydney Blu partners up with Gene Farris’ Chicago-based label, Farris Wheel Recordings, for the release of her You Know How it Goes EP. A Chicago staple underscoring the new wave of house and tech house to come out from the Midwest metropolis, Farris Wheel Recordings is known for spinning out new, promising talent from both the city that gave birth to house and around the globe.
Toronto, Canada has produced some extraordinary talent when it comes to the underground electronic music scene. Sydney Blu is one of the top female DJ’s in the industry and she has solidified herself as one of the heavy hitters who came up in Toronto nightlife scene. Deadmau5, Carlo Lio, Nathan Barato, Kenny Glasgow and Sydney Blu are just a few of the names that have risen the ranks of top DJ’s while calling Toronto their home. Toronto has provided incredible dance floors for local DJ’s to sharpen their skills at clubs like Coda, The Guvernment (RIP), Film Cafe, X-it, System Soundbar and Comfort Zone (CZ).
We caught up with Sydney Blu to chat about her Canadian roots, musical influences and her latest project, Relentless, which is her first full length EP released on Black Hole Recordings. Sydney Blu’s Relentless is set to launch on July 27th with a huge album release party at Sound Nightclub in Los Angeles for Monday Night Social. Read more
After the release of singles such as My Neighbours Hate Me, Vnderground, Need I Say More, and Teardrop, Sydney Blu is set to release Relentless, her first full length album at the end of July.
 âI spent the past 2 years defining the sound I wanted to relay about myself to the world. This album is a great example of exactly that sound. It is also an example of the never ending, relentless passion I have to my work & art. This is Relentless. I hope people like it.â – Sydney BluÂ
Hailing from Toronto, one of Canadaâs techno capitals, Sydney Blu has developed a deep affinity for all facets of underground dance music, and Relentless is the expansive outlet in which she can showcase her sound. With a mix of driving and groovy techno thereâs something for each part of the night on Relentless. You can preview all 13 tracks from Sydney Bluâs album below, and see which ones capture the groove for you.
 Sydney Blu has completed many tours around the world, has had multiple singles enter the charts, and successfully founded the record label, Blu Music. The release of Relentless will mark another achievement in Sydneyâs career, and is sure to make an impact in the club rooms.
Relentless will be available July 27, 2015 through Black Hole Recordings
Pre-order the album on iTunes
Tickets + Guestlist:Â Relentless Album Release Party at Sound Nightclub
Sydney Blu: Official Website | Facebook | Soundcloud | Beatport
Relentless starts with a tense yet ambient intro complete with vocal treatment from widely popular dance singer/songwriter, Cari Golden. The intro then transitions into Whatâs Inside and acts as a welcoming opener to the rest of the album.
Nothing to Hide hits a deeper house groove with an elastic bassline that is soon offset by a progressive vocal break that would operate as a prime DJ tool for the club room.
The third track, Centipede, takes things in a more driving direction with a carefully treated acid bassline, ethereal pads, a dance floor friendly vocal, and drum programming that elevates the track to a peak time groove.
Up next we see Sydney Blu team up with Blue Gates to bring Electric Era. The chords dominate the spectrum on this one, but the attention quickly shifts as soon as an incredibly bouncy bassline reenters the mix. Add in the vocals of Fritz Helder, the vocalist of Azari & III) and you have everything you need ready for action.
Munich is another groove driven affair that combines sub-warming bass with tight drum programming.
Sydney Blu brings in two collaborations with D. Ramirez for the sixth and seventh track of Relentless. You Were the One and Need I Say More are primed and ready for the dance floor, but out of these two we predict the dance floor favorite to be Need I Say More.
The title of the eighth track is one that all DJâs and producers can relate to. My Neighbors Hate Me is an excellent example of a tech house track that is loaded with energy and an infectious groove.
It Doesnât Matter gives off the vibe of a long night at the afterhour. With a strong groove, the break comes as a welcome breather for those locked in to the dance marathon. But the break doesnât last long as the track dives right back into the madness with a heavily treated LFO drone that melts into the spectrum.
Teardrop is a euphoric record embodying old school progressive, combined with new age tech-house. With uplifting, dreamy vocals from Jamie Lee Wilson, Teardrop takes things to a much more nostalgic place.
Vnderground is clearly a play on our beloved term âundergroundâ, and we couldnât be more happy with the result. This one really does feel undergroundâŠliterally. Dusty snares trigger throughout the sequence with an immense low end to completely engulf anyone within the confines of the dance floor.
The twelfth track is the only remix on the album. Sydney Blu puts her musical interpretation on the famous track Mad World with Rachael Starr steeping up to provide the vocals.
Little Things focuses exactly on that, the little things. When many of the little elements come together to form a cohesive arrangement the result is a great piece of dance music. And to include the album, Sydney Blu reminds us of this with all the various textures utilized in the closing track.
