Smalltown DJs explained

Smalltown DJs are a Canadian electronic dance music duo from Calgary, Alberta, consisting of Pete Emes and Mike Grimes.[1] They are most noted for their single "Concorde Groove", which was a Juno Award nominees for Underground Dance Single of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2024.[2]

They first formed in the late 1990s, launching a club night called Hai Karate.[3] As recording artists they have released a number of their own singles, as well as collaborations with artists such as Lisa Lobsinger,[4] Wax Romeo and Shad.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Dave Dormer, "Calgary’s Smalltown DJs named among 35 best lesser-known artists of last 35 years by Spin". CTV Calgary, December 15, 2020.
  2. https://www.cbc.ca/music/junos/juno-awards-2024-full-list-winners-1.7149545 "Junos 2024: full list of winners"
  3. Megan Cole, "Smalltown DJs call Nelson one of their favourite places in the world to play". Nelson Star, November 1, 2012.
  4. Mike Bell, "Smalltown DJs spin house magic with Calgary Broken Social Scene member Lisa Lobsinger". Calgary Herald, February 25, 2014.
  5. Daniel Taylor, "Smalltown DJs to bring sounds of Shambhala and Bass Coast to Sapphire Nightclub". Lake Country Calendar, February 12, 2020.