Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis

Stuff

​The Little-Known History of How the Canadian Government Made Inuit Wear ‘Eskimo Tags’

For decades, Inuit had to wear numbered identification tags around their necks, mainly because white administrators couldn't pronounce their names.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
12.16.15
Los Angeles

WoodysProduce's New Project N° 31 is Visual and Auditory Minimalistic Eye Candy

The 33-year-old L.A. producer is releasing 31 original tracks and 31 videos in 31 days
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
8.17.15
Wendy Carlos

Meet Wendy Carlos: The Trans Godmother of Electronic Music

In 1968, Wendy Carlos brought electronic sounds into the mainstream.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
8.11.15
house

Twenty Something Years Later, DJ Colette and DJ Heather Are Still The Leading Ladies of House

The genre-bending Chicago duo take a breather from their North America tour to check-in with THUMP.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
7.21.15
Skratch Bastid

Skratch Bastid Launches Skratch School, His ‘How-to DJ Lessons’ Video Series

Paul Murphy wants to share his know-how with you, free of charge.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
7.16.15
Festival Season!

Evolve Festival in Nova Scotia Almost Got Cancelled For Offering Free Drug Testing to Attendees

The festival’s insurance company were none too pleased, but the party goes on.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
7.8.15
synthesizers

How A Retired Air Traffic Controller Became One of Canada's Most Unorthodox Electronica Artists

Robert T is the New Brunswick-based father of two with more synth gear than your local hardware store.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
7.6.15
deep dives

Electronic Music Promoters In Newfoundland Are Trying to Keep “Skeets” Away By Throwing Safer Events

The influx of the skeet subculture in St. John's is why some promoters are throwing invite-only dance music events.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
6.23.15
Maritimes

The Exodus of the Maritimes’ Creative Class Is Hurting Its Electronic Music Scene

Maritimers feel like the kid brother to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
6.16.15