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Kat Lucas is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and session musician based in Toronto, Canada.  She currently sings lead vocals and plays keys and guitar in alternative/indie duo Toy Daggers. Kat has built an extensive career as a touring musician over the years, most recently on the road with international pop star P!NK playing keys, guitar, and singing backing vocals in her band.  Since 2009, Kat has been a part of two international arena tours (“Funhouse” and “The Truth About Love” and a […]

Noah “40” Shebib is a producer based in Toronto, Canada. His nickname is an abbreviation of “40 days and 40 nights”, which he earned through his reputation for working in the studio throughout the night with no sleep. Perhaps best known for his work with Canadian rapper/singer Drake, “40” has also produced for artists such as Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, and Jamie Foxx. He has played a significant role in Drake’s success in the music industry, and is one of […]

Adrian ‘X’ Eccleston is a writer, producer, seasoned live guitarist, and studio musician. Adrian’s creative vibe and successful track record of collaborations make him one of the most sought after musicians by artists such as Grammy winners Drake and Kylie Minogue. In 2013, Adrian added solo recording artist to his growing list of professional achievements, with the release of his self-produced debut album of guitar driven instrumental music. Adrian is well versed in classical, progressive, and popular music, with Rock, […]

Jesse Keller’s music career began as the bassist for a handful of pop-punk bands in Toronto during the 1990s, most notably Black Cat #13. A year after the group disbanded, he would find his next musical collaborator in the form of his then roommate, Sebastien Grainger, with whom Jesse would form Death From Above 1979. After touring extensively for four years, “DFA79″ decided to take an extended hiatus (inaccurately termed a “break-up” at the time), which allowed Keeler the chance […]

Kevin Dietz graduated from Metalworks’ Audio Production And Engineering Program in 2006, and immediately began an internship at Metalworks Studios. His skills and hard work soon earned him a full-time position as house engineer, and in 2010 he was appointed Head Engineer at the world-renowned facility. The extensive list of artists Kevin has worked with includes Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Drake, Protest The Hero, Circa Survive and The Cranberries, while the equally impressive list of producers and engineers with whom Kevin’s […]