Eightcubed is a

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electronic music producer, DJ, and performer from

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, Ontario. His debut album, ''Simple Dance'', was released in 2006 by Abstract Core Records. In 2008, "Heart Invaders" was released with a music video directed by computer animator Dan Swan and nationally aired on

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throughout 2008 to 2011. 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" and "The Island of Purple Waterfall". Another music video for the single "Enter Light" followed in 2011 with video animation by Andrea Simone. In a

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radio interview, Eightcubed explained the importance of the

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found in his music. In 2013, he released ''Sheath & Beyond EP'', with the hit single "Comfort Temple", launching him into the Top 10 of many North American radio stations. He has been featured in

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, and independent blogs.

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". Eightcubed has stated that he leaves his musical writing to be defined by critics and that his most ardent instrument is the

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Discography

Albums

Singles

Remixes

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"Aurora" (2010) *

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"Wave of Mutilation" (2010) *

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"Bad Romance" (2010) *

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"Blitzkrig Bop" (2011) *

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"Another Suitcase" (2011) * Dragonette "Let it Go" (2012)

Videography

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

References

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eightcubed Living people Musicians from Toronto Canadian electronic musicians Musical groups from Toronto Musical groups established in 2005 2005 establishments in Ontario Year of birth missing (living people)