Back 2 U – Music Hangs & Records We Love

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Every month, Lexis welcomes record collectors, DJs, and artists for a friendly music hangout. In a format inspired by the DJ Back-to-Back, the selections go back and forth between the host and guests, sharing meaningful records and the personal stories behind each of them. A pillar of the Montreal scene, Lexis is the founder of the Music Is My Sanctuary website/collective and the 24 Hours of Vinyl worldwide event series.

  1. Episode 15: LOST HEROES (hosted by Lexis)

    OCT 17

    Episode 15: LOST HEROES (hosted by Lexis)

    Lexis welcomes Christian Pronovost aka Lost Heroes to the 15th episode of the Back 2 U show hosted on Kiosk Radio.  One of the true legends of the Montreal DJ scene since the 80’s, Christian has always been on the cutting edge of the dancefloor. He ran the hugely influential INBEAT record store for over 20 years which was the central hub for so many local DJ’s and music heads rolling through town. As a DJ, he’s always been and still is one of the most unique and daring to step in a booth.  Lexis sat down for a record hang sharing the personal stories behind pivotal records from the past and present.

    2h 25m
  2. Episode 14: SIM (hosted by Lexis)

    AUG 22

    Episode 14: SIM (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    2h 4m
  3. Episode 13: ICKY MAGDALA (hosted by Lexis)

    JUL 18

    Episode 13: ICKY MAGDALA (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    2h 19m
  4. Episode 12: RAF REZA (hosted by Lexis)

    MAY 25

    Episode 12: RAF REZA (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    2h 12m
  5. Episode 11: FOXTROTT (hosted by Lexis)

    MAY 25

    Episode 11: FOXTROTT (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    1h 59m
  6. Episode 10: PUBLIC SERVICE NYC (hosted by Guthrie)

    MAY 25

    Episode 10: PUBLIC SERVICE NYC (hosted by Guthrie)

    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.

    2h 22m
  7. Episode 9: MUE (hosted by Lexis)

    MAY 25

    Episode 9: MUE (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    2h 17m
  8. Episode 8: HONEYDRIP (hosted by Lexis)

    MAY 25

    Episode 8: HONEYDRIP (hosted by Lexis)

    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.

    2h 12m
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Every month, Lexis welcomes record collectors, DJs, and artists for a friendly music hangout. In a format inspired by the DJ Back-to-Back, the selections go back and forth between the host and guests, sharing meaningful records and the personal stories behind each of them. A pillar of the Montreal scene, Lexis is the founder of the Music Is My Sanctuary website/collective and the 24 Hours of Vinyl worldwide event series.

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