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Ciel is a Toronto based DJ, producer and co-founder of the label Parallel Minds. Her most recent EP Sada's Dream was released earlier this year. Ciel sat down with us to discuss Toronto's cool years (2000-2010), Queens University, LCD Soundsystem, CFRC community radio, learning to appreciate Canadian hip-hop in high school, My Morning Jacket, DJs not creating culture, 'Producer DJ's', gatekeeping in moderation, influencer DJ's, the death of music journalism, why people don't release music in Toronto, the lack of integration between scenes, 'Bromotors', Toronto not supporting its own, Montreal Raves, Cafeteria, throwing your own parties, King St, dance floor insecurity, the 'Natural Wine-ification' of dance music, restaurant club hybrids, Rainbow Palace, midsized rooms, Hyperwine, parties being too bright, Liquor Licenses, Soy Bomb, the lifespan of a cool neighbourhood, attending city council meetings, landlords, whether its worth releasing vinyl, upcoming releases on her label and more!

Ciel

Josh McIntyre

Austin Hutchings

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