I think I'll start making these more. Loved drumming along to this song by my fav production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis… It even got me a follow from Jimmy Jam, himself on Instagram!
Human - The Human League
Watch it now for however long it’ll last on TikTok!
I wish I had more time to do more of these. Send me a genie. And what songs I do next.
They Know Not What They Do
I'm truly honoured to be apart of this project. As Sound Designer, I was tasked with creating the audible world in which this important story takes place….
Read MoreSound Designer for ProgramSound.FM
Like any artist, you never know where your talents are going to take you. Fortunately, music has given me some of the coolest opportunities imaginable. I’ve been pretty quiet about it, but I was given the task of Sound Designer for this awesome and unique project, Program Sound where 5 hosts take you through 5 radio programs filled with stories from all over; actors, writers, storytellers, poets, musicians, journalists…
As Sound Designer, I was tasked with ads, station IDs, stingers, lending support to the hosts for the sound effects and scoring. I’m proud of the work I did here and I’m proud of the hosts, and contributors to this project.
Everyday until June 25th, tune in and listen live at https://programsound.fm and see below for the weekend schedule.
A special shout out to Francesca Nocera (SUN SUN) for the amazing visuals to accompany the sound.
And once again, a heartfelt thank you to the amazing Bahia Watson and Lucy Rose Coren for this really cool opportunity.
New Press Shot
New Press Shot. New outlook on life. And a lot of new stuff on the way.
A drumming highlight
I can’t believe #TheCrusade2022 was just 3 months ago. The OBGMs had done over 60 shows last year in over 10 countries and we couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s a fun drum highlight.
We’re back in the lab creating the next project and cannot wait to get back on the road.
Drum videos, finally
The OBGMs have been TOURING!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but it’s because things have been busy. The OBGMs have been on tour for the past month with PUP and it could not have gone better! We made new friends, new fans, and are now gearing up to do it again across North America with Death From Above 1979 and then across Europe with Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes!
NEW MUSIC: UPTICK & SAME
New Tunes coming in hot from Cola H. and The OBGMs
Read MoreJUNE: STAY RAD TOUR | "UPTICK" SINGLE
NOBRO x THE OBGMs on THE STAY RAD TOUR
SUPER EXCITED to get back on the road with my band The OBGMs and some good friends of ours NOBRO who have been absolutely killing it, playing arenas and tons of crazy festivals!
TICKET LINKS BELOW; PRESALE BEGINS APRIL 15th, SALE BEGINS ON 16th
NOBRO x THE OBGMs
6/16 - SAW Club
6/17 - Foufounes Electrique
6/18 - Mansion
THE OBGMs x NOBRO
6/23 - Rum Runners
6/24 - Bridgeworks
6/25 - Lee’s Palace
#stayrad #nobro #theobgms #gangshit #tour #music #punk #rockandroll #stayradtour
The OBGMs: BAND PRACTICE on every streaming platform!
COLA H. On Spotify
What’s really crazy is that this is only a few of the playlists that my single’s Switchblade and I Don’t Wanna Hang have made. ANTI POP is also another playlist I’ve been on for a while. I’m so thankful.
Artists generally resist the impulse to share their music… but if this ain’t motivation, nothing is. I’m glad it’s getting around. Excited to release more music.
Cola H. - I Don't Wanna Hang (CLICK BELOW)
“I DON’T WANNA HANG”
My last song release for the year. It’s been a wild 2021, and I’m just happy that I can release music.
A song about progression past the fraudulent, the fake and the stagnant. Bump this all winter.
SPOTIFY
APPLE
AMAZON
SOUNDCLOUD
DEEZER
AUDIOMACK
Dedicate this one to Malcolm- always progressing… Onward to a better 2022.
SWITCHBLADE OUT NOW
OUT NOW EVERYWHERE
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APPLE
AMAZON
DEEZER
Hard stepping swag rap.
#swag #rap #detroitred #x #tailored #switchblade #skyman #roadman #runningman #highart #hiphop
they told me to play it (a playlist by the people)
On Instagram, I asked people what they’re listening to. Click the pic/see below to get the Spotify playlist.
If enough people ask, I will make this playlist on Apple and Amazon Music as well. Lemme know.
What do y’all think of the playlist? Gimme thoughts… did you hear something new you really like? gimme thoughts. IF people really love this, I’ll update every month.
SLIPPERY x LIPS SEALED
Available EVERYWHERE:
SPOTIFY
APPLE
AMAZON MUSIC
TIDAL
Excited to be releasing music again. HERE. WE. GO.
Just something to wet the palette before we leave summer with a bang.
The OBGMs Make Polaris Shortlist!!!!
Wow, look at that.
Read MoreThe OBGMs & Clairmont The Second Polaris 2021 Nominated!
My band The OBGMs have been nominated for a Polaris Prize!
My brother, client and collaborator Clairmont The Second has also been nominated for the 4th time!
Very cool. A family affair. Being that I was involved in both, looks like I shot 2 for 2. Great odds.
Thank you Polaris!
I usually don’t dig the awards thing; for those who are in the industry, there’s a ton of politics, and even when the numbers are there, there’s a ton of favours to be owed, payola, scratching backs, etc. that can’t be competed with.
Polaris operates on artistic merit. That’s what I’ve always dug about them.
It’s cool to be recognized. Thanks you.
9 FILMS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY
SUPER EXCITED to be a small part of this INCREDIBLE new series on CakeFX (FXX Thursdays at 10PM). I produced the music for the series title sequence seen above. Clairmont The Second's music production can also be found in a few episodes!
NINE FILMS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY is an incredible series that follows our relationships with technology in the modern world. An incredible black comedy that’s worthy of all the awards, mark my words…
The biggest thank you to Peter Huang, Evan Landry, Jonathan Keltz and the whole Nine Films team that had us be part.
GO WATCH:
FX
HULU
@cakefx @fxnetworks @hulu
The OBGMs On NOW MAGAZINE
And just like that, after over a decade of chugging away, The OBGMs are officially marked in Toronto history. For the Toronto Massive, go and pick up a copy.
And/Or read the article here.