Ep. 4 | Quality music has no expiration date with Fresh Kils at the controls

Toronto’s own Juno-nominated producer, mix engineer, and MPC master has been a prolific driving force in the local music community. Fresh Kils, born Andrew Kilgour, has deep roots in music that expand beyond the many crates he has dug through, to the studios he has worked in worldwide.

This chat is abundant with insight, reflection and history - both of his career, and Canadian scenes as a whole. We dive into the records that have shaped Kils’ life, his collaborative process, and creative philosophy, always tapping into the inner child on-stage and off.

In this episode, we spin tracks by Donny Hathaway, Kool and The Gang, Portishead, Juggerknauts, Okham’s Blazer and Fresh Kils himself.

I’m honoured to bring you this episode, as Kils has been a friend and supporter for a long time. You’ll hear more of the story behind his latest debut solo project, Disclaimer - a deep sonic foray into Kils true artistic nature.

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Tracklist:
Fresh Kils - Subterra
Kool and the Gang - Give It Up
Juggaknauts - Clear Blue Skies
Ockham’s Blazer - Laminate Intent
Donny Hathaway - Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Portishead - Strangers
Fresh Kils - Sometimes Why

Check out Fresh Kils’ new project with King Jus & Mickey O’Brien - Work Hard II Retroactive.

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