Quick Facts
Biography
Eightcubed is a Canadian electronic singer-songwriter and producer from Toronto. 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 MuchMusic 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 Detroit radio interview, Eightcubed explained the importance of the storytelling found in his music. 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. He has been featured in Now Magazine, RCRD LBL 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 computer.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Simple Dance | Abstract Core Records |
| 2009 | City Life | RCRD LBL |
| 2011 | High Arrrt | N/A |
| 2013 | Sheath & Beyond | Phoenix & Gold Records |
Singles
| Single | Year | Album | Chart Rank | Radio Station | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Sunrise" | 2006 | Simple Dance | |||
| "Quiet Please" | 2006 | Simple Dance | |||
| "Smell the Coffee" | 2007 | City Life | |||
| "Heart Invaders" | 2008 | City Life | |||
| "The Island of Purple Waterfall" | 2008 | "City Life" | |||
| "Promise Me" | 2008 | City Life | 8 | CJLO1690 | Montreal |
| "Night Owl on Disco Street" | 2009 | City Life | |||
| "Lighthouse" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 2 | CKXU88.3 | Lethbridge |
| "Kiss Chaser" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 17 | CIUT89.5 | Toronto |
| "Kiss Chaser (B- Side Version)" | 2010 | High Arrrt | 8 | CJSW90.9 | Calgary |
| "Comfort Temple" | 2013 | "Sheath & Beyond | |||
| "Divine Money" | 2013 | Sheath & Beyond | 2 | CJAM99.1 | Windsor |
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)