Eightcubed

Eightcubed
Background information
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Electronic
Years active	2005 (2005) – present
Labels	Independent

Eightcubed is a Canadian electronic singer-songwriter and producer from Toronto. His debut album, Simple Dance, was released in 2006 by Abstract Core Records.^[1] In 2008, "Heart Invaders" ^[2] was released with a music video directed by computer animator Dan Swan and nationally aired on MuchMusic throughout 2008 to 2011.^[3] In 2009, he released City Life, an EP that received popular acclaim for its low-fi and retro- futuristic sound, heard in songs such as "Promise Me" ^[4] and "The Island of Purple Waterfall".^[5] Another music video for the single "Enter Light" followed in 2011 with video animation by Andrea Simone.^[6] In a Detroit radio interview, Eightcubed explained the importance of the storytelling found in his music.^[7] In 2013, he released Sheath & Beyond EP, with the hit single "Divine Money", launching him into the Top 10 of many North American radio stations.^[8][9] He has been featured in Now Magazine,^[10] RCRD LBL and independent blogs.^{[11][12][13][14]}

Musical style

Eightcubed's musical style has been described as "fantastical, mesmerizing, strangely addictive, innovative, retro-futuristic and whimsical". In early 2007, Cue Mix Magazine proclaimed that his sound was "fascinating and groundbreaking".^[15] Eightcubed has stated that he leaves his musical writing to be defined by critics and that his most ardent instrument is the computer.^[16]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Remixes

• Björk "Aurora" (2010)
• The Pixies "Wave of Mutilation" (2010)
• The Ramones "Blitzkrig Bop" (2011)
• Madonna "Another Suitcase" (2011)
• Dragonette "Let it Go" (2012)

Videography

• "Heart Invaders" (2008) (directed by Dan Swan)
• "Enter Light" (2011) (animation by Andrea Simone)

External links

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• Official website

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