In the 14th episode of his Back 2 U series on Kiosk Radio, Lexis welcomes Montréal-based producer and researcher SIM. He is a singular voice in contemporary club culture, known for sculpting bold collisions between techno and dancehall. Originator of the Slow Tech genre, SIM approaches sound as a gravitational field where genres orbit, stretch, and intertwine—merging foundational Caribbean rhythms with the tensile minimalism of electronic music’s vanguard.

After a 12 episode run of Back 2 U monthly episodes, Lexis returns and welcomes another one of his Montreal friends for another music hangout to share records and the personal back stories that surround them.

Icky Magdala is a Montreal-based DJ and producer with a career spanning nearly two decades. Originating from the city’s underground scene, she finds refuge in sound system culture. Drawing upon a deep affection for different subgenres—with heavy emphasis on bass and drum lines—the avid vinyl records collector navigates through dub, jungle, drum & bass, hip hop, and acid techno. This has led her to perform at notable local and international venues and festivals, including Mutek Festival, Under Pressure Festival, The Lot Radio in NYC, and numerous encounters with the Dub-Stuy crew, to name a few. 

When she isn’t DJing, playing live sets or curating events, Icky Magdala continues to expand her sonic vision with her project Bridges to Dub. Her mission: spreading the music and good vibes. 

Lexis is in Toronto and drops by his talented friend Raf Reza’s studio for another superb session of the Back 2 U show. Tons of discoveries, personal stories, laughs and cries.

What record would you send back in time? What do you like to sing in the shower? A record everyone loves but you hate? What record makes you cry? And many more.

Growing up in Tokyo, living in the UK, and now based in Toronto, Raf’s sound has progressed over the years drawing inspiration from his many different homes. His debut album ‘Ekbar' continues to explore his obsession with all things dubwise, heavily referencing his UK connections as well as introducing Bengali cultural references into his work.

Lexis welcomes his talented friend to the show for another musical hangout. Foxtrott is an uber-talented producer, singer, and composer who creates music that always feels unique and intimate, yet expansive, fully exploring all of her musical influences.

Lexis and Foxtrott go back-to-back for 2hrs talking about key records, songs that made them cry, their last shazams and more.

For the 10th episode, Lexis hands over the hosting duties to Guthrie from the Ferias crew, who are behind some of the best events and vibes in Montreal right now. Our very special guests for this episode are PUBLIC SERVICE NYC, who were passing through town for a few great sets. The talented and eclectic-minded Toribio and Mickey Perez sat down between gigs, record shopping, and pizza joints to discuss a few of their favourite records and the stories behind them.

The ambient/IDM Montreal-based duo Mue (Catherine Debard and Léon Lo) drop by Lexis' place for another killer episode of the Back 2 U monthly show.

"We are huge fans of their music (highly recommend their album titled Les Vasières) but also of each of their solo ventures, Catherine under the YlangYlang moniker and Léon under his Skinnybones production/DJ alias. Another lovely musical hangout going back and forth about meaningful records and the personal stories behind them.

Music is My Sanctuary's Lexis is back with his 'Back to You' show, selecting tracks and exchanging thoughts - this time with Montreal based DJ & producer Honeydrip.

Lexis welcomes another very special guest to his monthly record hang: Aki from the legendary Cosmos Records. The Toronto-based shop is very high up on the list of most influential and important digging spots in the world. Dilla, Madlib & Pete Rock have dug through these crates.

Beyond the exclusive and rare digs you can find at Cosmos, the best feature of the store is the man behind the counter. Aki is always holding it down at Cosmos West (there is also the Cosmos East location a stone’s throw away) and is ready to share knowledge on his favorite records, whether rare groove holy grails or slept-on budget records.

Back at it for the sixth episode of the Back 2 U monthly show on Kiosk Radio, featuring my friends Guthrie and Alina from the Ferias collective whose events have had such a positive impact on the local scene. Everyone in Montreal right now knows that the Ferias parties are a sure shot for a great night every time. Great curation of spaces, DJ lineups, sound quality, and eclectic music for open-minded dancers. The attention to little details makes all the difference.

It was great to hang out, play records for each other, and talk about what makes a perfect morning record. If you could sing like anyone, who would that be? And also just play records that we simply love, from psych rock to kwaito.

A great hang with my friends from the Ferias crew!

I’m very happy to welcome Destiny, one of my favorite DJs and diggers (and drummers) in Montreal for the fifth episode of Back 2 U.

Whenever we share the turntables or I hear her play, she always wows me with her eclecticism, originality and energy. We definitely share the same condition, which I would call “Musical ADHD”: the desire to want to play and listen to everything all at once. 

This was a super fun listening session and a great opportunity to finally hang out outside of dark clubs or dusty record stores.

Everything from The Stooges, Grant Green, Jessy Lanza, and Earl Sweatshirt got played. We left no musical stone unturned!