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MC Isis and DJ Graham Zilla have become one of Toronto's most talked-about acts over the last few years. Their explosive shows have attracted much attention — just like another Toronto duo who we'll refrain from mentioning. Thunderheist are finally putting out their debut full-length, and their songs don't really translate on disc. There are a...
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LOLA Festival Day One

With just two previous years under its infant-sized belt, the much-lauded LOLA Festival is maturing at a supernatural rate. London, Ont.'s premier offering of independent music and visual art is taking on all the traits of an angst-filled teenager. Fuelled by the dedication of all those involved in its upbringing and the energy provided by a...
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I Read The News Today... For Dec. 14, 2010

You know all those people who were stranded on Highway 402 near Sarnia, Ont. yesterday? Apparently Tricky was one of them. —Toronto StarCameron House co-owner Paul Sannella, who'd been running the Toronto venue since 1981 when he bought the building and turned it into an art space and bar, has passed away. —NOW Magazine After Muse frontman Matt...
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Thunderheist — "Drive In"

Thunderheist might be breaking up, but that doesn't mean they can't still make videos. This one looks like it was shot in colder times, and features Isis having a snowball fight with Grahm Zilla. "Drive In" appears on Thunderheist's self-titled debut, which came out last year. Check out Thunderheist's video for "LBG (Little Booty...
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Thunderheist (Photo by May Truong)

Thunderheist Breaking Up

It appears Thunderheist's solo careers have stolen their own thunder. The Montreal-Toronto MC-DJ duo of Isis and Grahm Zilla announced their demise on their Facebook page on Monday (March 1) morning. "we will be playing our LAST EVER shows soon," the band wrote. "And this time Its REALLY OVER — so get your tickets while they are...
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Thunderheist (Photo by May Truong)

Thunderheist — "LBG (Little Booty Girl)"

Here's Thunderheist's video for "LBG (Little Booty Girl)," which looks like it was shot in northwest Toronto near Old Weston Road. What ends up looking like a fight ends up being nothing but. "LBG (Little Booty Girl)" can be found on this year's self-titled debut.
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Thunderheist (Photo by May Truong)

Thunderheist Benefit From Perez Hilton

Toronto hip-hop dance duo Thunderheist are known for putting on a crazy show, but it seems to pale in comparison to the increased insanity that's come with releasing their long-awaited eponymous debut album. The tempest of this unlikely collaboration between a Montreal DJ with 15 years of spinning experience playing everything under the sun...
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Julie Doiron Makes It Five Weeks at #1

This week's Canadian campus radio top 50 chart offers two extremes. While there was almost a record number of contributors last week, many of those stations didn't file new charts, so many titles remained in relatively the same position. Though there were few new entries, there were some big movers within the top 50. Julie Doiron's I Can...
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Thunderheist's self-titled album

BSS Play Olympic Island Festival

Broken Social Scene will headline Toronto's annual day-long Olympic Island Festival on July 11. Explosions In The Sky, Thunderheist, Beach House, Apostle Of Hustle and Rattlesnake Choir will also play the event, which is in its fifth year. This year's edition will also feature local independent food vendors and a licensed area hosted by...
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Pumping: Thunderheist — "Sweet 16"

We've got a few writers who're kinda bonkers for Thunderheist, but if this single's any indication, the 'Heist are stuck behind Santogold and Terri Lynn in this new sassy black gal techno rap genre. We're not hating, we're just saying. P.S. Being #3 never really hurt Stone Temple Pilots.  
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Thunderheist's Party Album Getting Closer

Hard-partying Toronto/Montreal electro-dance duo Thunderheist will release their self-titled full-length debut on March 31 via Big Dada Recordings. Producer Graham Zilla and rapper/vocalist Isis toured steadily throughout North America and Europe for more than two years before they hunkered down in the studio for much of 2008. Like Thunderheist's...
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Thunderheist Album Out In March

Toronto electro/hip-hop crossover duo Thunderheist have signed to Big Dada Records, which will release their as-yet-untitled full-length debut on March 31. A track list for the follow-up to this year's Jerk It EP isn't available yet, but you can sample Thunderheist's music on their MySpace page. Thunderheist have garnered a following in the...
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LOLA 2008 at Victoria Park, Day One

Photographer: 
Zack Vitiello
Venue: 
Up On Carling
City: 
London, ON
Date: 
September 18, 2008
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Thunderheist Still Know How To Party

Thunderheist don't intend to party for their right to fight. "We don't want to necessarily be considered the party band," says group MC Isis. Say it ain't so. Are Thunderheist, the Toronto (DJ Grahm recently made the move from Montreal) party rap duo known for ground-shaking electronic beats and an MC capable of getting even the...
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