AbortCast: Interview Podcasts – ABORT Magazine

Back again with another round of blibber-blabber from the Mad Hatters. On this episode, we sit down with the incredible Mamarudegyal and Hope of Rude Gang Entertainment. We chop it up with Mama about her history with music, dance and community building and how she continues to work in community development and music, while also adding film-making to her ever-growing resume and skillset. We also get to hear from the artist Hope, as they prepared to launch his Redman project […]

LSP comes back with a hot one! This episode the boys sit down with a mainstay of the Vancouver scene. Emcee, battle rapper, battle host and promoter and radio DJ on the Urban Renewal Project on Co-Op radio, Red Shirt Mike. After some serious shit-talking, these fucking maniacs get down to talking about Mike’s history on the mic, his shift from battling as Blaspheme to Red Shirt Mike and a whole lot of other ish. This one is fun as […]

We are back with the first ever Cancon show/ Liquid Sunshine podcast crossover episode! as we work our way up the the annual fundraiser on August 10th its important we focus on raising awareness as we have fun and raise funds, on that note this episode is a little more serious and way more informative than any episode we’ve ever dropped.. this time around we interview Ryan Vena the founder of Street saviours outreach a group of volunteers who are […]

Art courtesy of, and many thanks to… Brett Wood on Instagram oh yes, yet another submissions show where only the real ones make it on and you clown shoe wearing zeeks get the gas face, check the links click and support these amazing Canadian artists and content creators!! Episode Related Links: Get ready to open a fuck-ton of browser tabs!! Check these other slick ass Canadian shows Break North Radio (w/ Cancon Show interview) Slow DJs Hip Hop Corner (D […]

Joeyjoejoe the Archiesstt got the opportunity to chat with the godfather of CanCon himself Mr. Maestro Fresh Wes and it couldn’t have been more FRESH. What a LEGEND!!! all we can say is peep the podcast and thank you for all the dope question submissions. His new album ‘Champagne Campaign’ is platinum front to back!!! Check it out now on Spotify Episode Related Links: Maestro on Facebook Maestro on Instagram Maestro on Spotify Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • […]

Eh yo! The booze brothers are back again with returning guest, Vancouver legend Emotionz. The crew catch up with the outstanding emcee to chat about what he’s been up to and where he’s been, plus they discuss his latest project, the hot as hell mixtape, Scovilles. There’s dope music, the usual intoxicated banter and even a DJ Quik story. Archie and Sauce lead us through the conversation and DJ C-Lo holds it all together with his seamless mixes. Another fire […]

We gathered up all CanCon music submissions and made physical copies os the wack shit so we could throw them in the trash…the rest of the submissions made this mix, check the list and click those links 1 – Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Creator Made An Animal ft, Boslen 2 – Mo Moshiri: Come Again 3 – Mr Vee & Radina Vee: Things to Do 4 – Moka Only: Funky Like That 5 – ILL Legitimate: Straight A’s 6 – […]

This is a TRUE Cancon Quickie! 5 mins of Joes Loud drunk mouth and 30 minutes of pure St. Patrick’s Day music, and its 100% Canadian drinking content!! Check the playlist, I highly recommend you look further into these names and support Cancon Drunken arseholes – strong drink f. tachichi Drunken arseholes – stronger drink f. tachichi Tachichi & moves – boozehounds Cousins of Def – Funnel f. Kaboom Governor Bolts – Xtrasmall man Drunken Arseholes-Women and Beer (Featuring Kunga […]

ABORTmag is proud to welcome The Cancon Show to our podcast network! We’re starting with Episode 10, but will be posting the back catalogue through the next few weeks. For now, just enjoy some crazy cool Canadian Content! Episode ten has arrived!! Our heroic produce Joe chats with DJ Chong Wizard about the 2010 Release of the Eclectic Relaxation mixtape tribute to A Tribe Called Quest, he also talks about his attention to detail, amazing packaging and all around quality […]

This time around LSP sits down with one of the smoothest spitters in Raindrop City, Kapok. We get to the heart of his start, and learn about his musical lineage, before taking a trip through his come-up in the local scene, then we delve into what the future holds for the emcee as he continues to make the best music of his artistic career. Sauce and Archive take the usual outlandish detours along the way and C-Lo holds us down […]

I chat with the Saskatoon OG Epic we talk everything dope about prairie hip hop right from the beginnings and play the best saskatunes check out that third verse podcast https://soundcloud.com/thirdversecfcr/episode-10-epic-clothes-horse-records Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our […]

Just sit down and listen! Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.

It’s time for us to get cozy and brozy, beside ye olde Yule Log channel, and reflect on the year that was. Sipping eagerly when the mysterious hand appears to stoke the fire, the liquid lads, along with our friend Rozmo, talk favourite moments of 2018, such as the LSP fundraiser, some of the better LSP episodes from the year and, of course, favourite albums from a year full of great music from Vancouver artists. Of course, C-Lo spins some […]

Symphony in Effect 30th Anniversary… It’s that simple! Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.

When one of Canada’s all time greats released an album about my home town Burquitlam you know I stalked him down and got that interview… here are a few stories about my hood and a fantastic interview with the one and only Birdapres! check out the links to his albums in the description and support the best local shit money can buy Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of […]

This time ‘round, the Liquid Sunshine posse takes it’s circus down the road to talk with the legendary Lyrics Born, after his incredible and energetic set at the Biltmore in Vancouver. It’s short, by our standards, and sweet. We chat about LB’s fonky assed new album, his career evolution, his clothing collection and more. Archive and Sauce manage to keep it somewhat together and C-Lo adds the LSP signature mixing, in post. It was DEF getting a chance to chat […]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MERRY CHRISTMAS and all that good shit! The Cancon holiday episode features my favorite album of 2018 Moka Onlys Martians X-Mas, I play the entire album but urge you to go buy it I also touch base on local studio rappers who have never touched foot on a stage but think it’s ok to run their mouths I talk about the importance of buying local and supporting our community.. shout out all the great holiday fundraisers! To finish […]

This entire episode was recorded over Oliver Garett Buggattii Beats. peep below features new jams from Stuntman & Kordoroy Floyed (96 civic Ep) & Infoe iaminfoe.com plus i interviewe Babie Paul about the impact of the 1996 compilation “Rap Essentials Vol. 1” feat Rascalz Down to Erf Choclair Citizen Kane Ghetto Concept Dan-e-o & more Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, […]

I talk about all the shit that’s gone down in Vancouver lately Moka Only coming in and out of retirement all in one day I bitch about how nobody gets slapped for running their mouths, Tom Macdonald wearing a War bonnet in his video and rappers buying views I finish up by telling the story behind and playing the very first rap album ever pressed in Canada. Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. […]

This episode is dedicated to the most legendary vancouver hip-hop legend to ever bless a mic in Vancouver Incredible Ease. Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © 2004-2019 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.

Episode 1, I give you a quick rundown about what I’m doing with the podcast then get right into Vancouver events and releases, play a few new local jams then hit you with some classic Vancouver hits from the past Episode Related Links: Playlist: Q-Contiuum “The Chase” Rascalz “Really Livin” Moka Only + Jeff Spec “Butter” Imaginations TreeTrunk “Keep On Lying” SweatShop Union “Union Dues” Sichuan “Details” Prevail FreeStyle (1996) Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright © […]

Back up in it! On this episode, LSP sits down with Halifax’s very own Wordburglar. We take the regular verbal stroll through Word’s history and artistic evolution and get into all sorts of ill shit along the way. Plus, Word’s homey, Touch, is in the house and both emcees step up to the 8 Nipples of Pig challenge with entertaining results. It’s another instalment of Sauce and Archive playing fast and loose, while DJ C-Lo provides the juice with his […]

Boom. After a summer snooze we’re back with a banger! DJ D-Rec, up the cuh with the lounging lushes. We talk D-Rec’a musical past, present and future and get the low down with some great tour stories. And he’s got a million. Sauce and Archie blibber that blabber and C-Lo spins the platters like a mad hatter. Liquid Sunshine. Episode Related Links: Not today homie, just click the shit and enjoy! Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM Copyright […]

Eh yo, the summer sun is shining, the parks are packed with rhyming and that means, it’s time for the 2nd Annual Liquid Sunshine Fundraiser. So that’s what we are talking about on this lil’ epi-poops. This year it’s a day of hockey, and we are giving 100% of all the money that is raised to, Battered Women’s Support Services. It’s all going down at the hockey box at Queen Elizabeth Park on August 11, 2018. Check the episode and […]

Back at ya with another special edition episode! For this one, our roving reporter, Mr. Archive sits down with Canadian rap legend, Epic, in his home in Edmonton, Alberta. The dudes get down to business, discussing Epic’s long and storied career on the underground circuit in Canada, shows, albums and a whole lot more. Why bore you with the details, though? Press play and enjoy the conversation and a whole metric butt-tonne of Epic music, fo dat ass. Liquid Sunshine, […]

Back at ya with another special edition episode! For this one, our roving reporter, Mr. Archive sits down with Canadian rap legend, Epic, in his home in Edmonton, Alberta. The dudes get down to business, discussing Epic’s long and storied career on the underground circuit in Canada, shows, albums and a whole lot more. Why bore you with the details, though? Press play and enjoy the conversation and a whole metric butt-tonne of Epic music, fo dat ass. Liquid Sunshine, […]

Back up in it, to win it. This episode is some special edition, family promo, uber-low-key-house party, type of hype. The LSP boys sit down with Rozmo, Dirty Mike, Emcee Kavi, Jamie Sands and Jakub Evolved to talk Clockwork. To celebrate the crews first year, we get into the genesis and formation of Clockwork, the crew, the label, the ciphers, the videos and the new compilation, Tick Tock YaBish. Finally, the team goes in on a fire freestyle session, milking […]

Aaand now for something completely different. It’s time for our annual St. Patrick’s Day episode. This time around the lads step out in public for our first, but not last, on-location episode. We sit with Jamie (aka Dubgee) and Scott from localfoodandculture.com at Fet’s Whiskey Lounge for localfood’s inaugural Whiskey Tour. We learn about Jamie’s 7 hustles, a bit about his time in music, as Dubgee, and the experiences offered through localfoodandculture.com, including a hiking tour, guided by Scott. Everyone […]

Heyo! LSP back up this piece with not one, but two, of Vancity’s finest. This soon to be classic episode features Mizzy, of the KIDS, and Day Day. Together they represent a larger collective, the Holy Sock Gang. First, we chit the chat with Day Day about his history in music and dance, and dig into important details, like his Top 5 MJ songs. Then, we get into some of Mizzy’s history, as well as a little bit about what […]

We back in it for a special edition episode, fo’ dat ass. This time around, we roll guest-free, speaking a little flim-flam before getting to the brass-tax, that a friend, and hugely important member of the Vancouver and Canadian hip-hop scene, Chadio, needs some assistance. Recently diagnosed with cancer, the homey requires some financial assistance in order to hold it down and win his battle. DJ C-Lo masterfully mixes a metric butt-tonne of Chadio jammies. From solo joints to DDR […]

Our last guest of 2017 is Emcee Kavi. While sippin the sip we discuss Kavi’s transition from go-getter hockey player to hard-hustling emcee, hitting the legendary Anza open mic as a newbie and his extensive writing routine. Of course, there are the usual, booze-fuelled digressions, as Sauce and Archive stuff their silly smiles with swill, DJ C-Lo obviously keeps things rolling with his endless mixing. It’s what we do and we’re still doing it. Liquid Sunshine. Episode Related Links: None […]

In this episode we welcome back Attikus. While sippin on sangria, we get t chit-chatting about his hiatus from recording and performing, coming anew, his new album and him becoming the latest addition to the Ill-Legitimate crew. We keeps it tipsy and C-Lo keeps mixing. It’s what we do here. Liquid Sunshine. Episode Related Links: None here. Just spark up your smokeables, drink up your drinkables, and sit back on your sitbackables. Follow ABORTmagazine on FACEBOOK • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM […]

Yoooo it’s time for another sit down with your favourite liquor pigs. For this go-around, the LSP family chop it up with the Looseleaf Sessions crew, and boy it’s a doozy. We weave are way in and around topics like: the formation and inception of Looseleaf, the creation of Looseleaf Sessions Vol.1, Cander joining the crew and the making of Vol.2. Within that, some beverages are consumed. Sauce and Archie try to keep this train on the rails, so you […]

After a long hiatus, we are back and ready to bring you more of what you may, or may not, have asked for, but first… We sit down with each other to catch up and talk about our fundraiser for the Overdose Prevention Society, which was an absolute success. Thanks to everyone who donated time and money to the cause. Of course we get silly for silly and talk that shit and what not. DJ C-Lo keeps the beats blazin’ […]

Photo: Scott Alexander Back like a summer breeze. This time around, we decided to dig in the vaults and hoist out some of that ol’ unreleased type shit. On this particular past production we linked up with Cityreal. As usual we get the low down on how he got into music and rap and he talked about what’s next. There may even be a musical performance of some kind, actually, I doubt it. Of course, I’m leaving out a bunch […]

Crack the Sunshine and sip the Liquid, the boys are back. This episode marks the return of the one and only Junk. After a year of constant touring and recording, we sit down with the NWD emcee to talk tour stories, his new album “Stupid and Ugly” and what the future holds. We also put Junk in our extreme freestyle challenge, the off-the-top octagon that is the 8 nipples of a pig. The results are incredible. Sauce and Archive get […]

We’re back y’all, yeah we’re back y’all, yeah we’re backity back, yeah we’re back y’all! After a hibernating hiatus, we roll back on the scene, crispy and clean, with the one and only Young Nige. We chit chat about Nige’s musical past and entry into hip hop and the formation of his group, Friends With The Help, and we take some time to discuss the extensive catalogue of FWTH music videos. Finally, Nige wraps it up (pun intended) with a […]

It’s that time of year again. Liquid Sunshine returns with their annual Holiday Edition Year End Wrap Up, Over and Out Episode. We chat about some of the best music that came out of Vancouver this year and list some of our favourite albums from 2016 as a whole. The boys also amp up the cheer, as Archie complains about the cities recent musical output and Sauce mourns the death of the world. Thank god, or any mythical beast really, […]

Yoooo! Liquid Sunshine proudly returns to your ear-holes with special guest, Mishap! We comb through his history on the mic and how he journeyed from the Okanagan to Vancouver to pursue a dream, form the group Earthtones and eventually create the successful DJ Mix series, Hip Hop Corner. Sauce and Archive try to keep the train on the rails as much as possible, as they swerve through the topics, and the unflappable DJ C-Lo provides the soundtrack with his typically […]

Photo: Paige Sierra Aaaaaaannnnd Liquid Sunshine is all up in this, one more time for your damn mind. The high-priests of home town hippity hop return with special guest, Kelvin, from the KIDS. He lays out his history: coming up as a young’n and discovering hip hop in White Horse, moving to Vancouver to go to audio school and forming one of the most active groups in the city. We also learn which one of the KIDS is his uncle, […]

Back at it like an addict! The hooligans return with long-time rhymer, producer, mixer, and engineer to most of the dope rap coming out of the city, Stroker DeLuca. We chop it up about: his journey as an emcee and the creation of Def Poets Society, the trials and tribs of his brief time in the porn industry and the release (pause) of his latest project, “The Sex Tape”. Archive and Sauce remain lit like a wick while C-Lo “can’t […]

Back to the grill again. Liquid Sunshine returns with microphone fiend and Ill-Legitimate co-founder, Anonymouz. He takes us on a trip through the world travelling history of the Ill-Legitimate Crew, as well as his personal history in hip-hop, while also regaling us with stories from his many tour dates. Finally, he clues his hapless hosts into the new-new from Ill-Legit before closing out with the ill rhymes. The hosts are feeling the effects and fighting through the haze, while DJ […]

Photo by: Joel Dufresne Liquid Sunshine rains down, with a triumphant return to interviewing. The posse arrives mad lit and sits down with Team-Back Pack alumni and North West Division mic-assassin, Junk. We learn about some of his history leading up to his arrival in Canada and his early rapping years in the Kootenays, and delve into his battle history, the formation of NWD and his new solo record, I.A.N, being released soon on Stealth Bomb Records. Sauce and Archive […]

The LSP dudes are back at it. This is the teaser for the new season of interviews from the inebriated imps. Sauce and Mr. Archive ramble about the passing of Phife Dog, the closing of the Railway Club in Vancity and the recent accusations against the legendary Afrika Bambataa. Of course DJ C-Lo holds it down with a continuous mix, spinning some of the hypest jams in the land. Liquid Sunshine for your ear-throats y’all! Episode Related Links: None today, […]

We start this one up nice and sloppy just how you like it! trash talking the local pubs for Essing soooo much Deee running our mouths with that typical drunken jibber-jabber we have become so well known for until C-lo finally shuts off our mic’s… Then we get to the good stuff! C-Lo hits us with a solid mix of some rare and classic House Of Pain jams then moving on to a pre-recorded interview with the one and only […]

The Liquid Sunshine Podcast posse proudly presents: The Mixtape. A butt-load of incredible underground hip hop from some of raindrop city’s finest. All mixed by the one and only DJ C-Lo. Liquid Sunshine y’all! Episode Related Links: None today, just sit back and enjoy! Copyright © 2004-2016 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All […]

Liquid Sunshine flies back in for one last session before 2015 is done, son. Sauce, Archive and C-LO present the Best of Vancity 2015 Episode, recorded live at C-LO’s house in which we play the “Yule Log Channel Drinking Game (TM)” and reminisce on some of our favourite things about Hip Hop music in Vancouver. Between drinks we rap about our favourite albums, favourite artists and the movements and concepts surrounding their work. Check out who we’re jocking. Heavy VeeBeej […]

Liquid Sunshine pours into your candy bags on this one as we welcome back Gorgeous Geordie, and this time he brings his Gothic home-girl, Vials, along for the ride. Conversation staggers from Geordie’s up-coming projects, to the material that Vials is working on and what influenced her sound. We talk about our most embarrassing costumes, and some favourite Halloween memories, or lack there-of, depending on who’s rambling. The blabber is fairly lean, and the music fat, as DJ C-LO spins […]

We’re back and rocking on the monthly tip. Liquid Sunshine is pouring in your ear canals! This time we are joined by a fresh voice in the Vancity scene, Rozmosis aka Rozmo. Discussion dances from Rozmos’ early ventures into this Hip Hop thing, to the recording and release of his 2015 album, Broke, to what’s up next for the young rhymer, who’s not even 21 yet. Sauce and Archive toss back cold ones and feel old next to the young […]

“It’s been a long time/ we shouldn’t have left you…” But the boys are back up in this piece! This go around is guest-less so that the Liquid Sunshine posse can get to the blabbering about some of our favourite things in the history of Vancouver’s hip hop scene. Conversation swerves from favourite venues and shows (local and touring acts,) to favourite emcees and DJs, blah blah blibitty blah. Thank Herc Juneten dropped by half-way through to shed a little […]