DJ Cutbill has a new mix out today via the Sonja and Friends series. Bill was set the challenge to work around soundscapes, so this is a (mostly) tranquil mix combining the sounds he recorded in the Amazon rainforest with a downbeat vinyl set.

A few shoutouts to Canadian faves BADBADNOTGOOD and Paul Jacobs who appear on this mix, but don't let these names fool you as there is still very much an electronic edge overall.

Bill's Amazonas Sound Library, if you didn't already know, is a free resource for filmmakers, musicians and creatives. You can listen to the raw files and download them here.

Check out the full Sonja and Friends series now.

Idious Carrie has joined the media merry-go-round ahead of the release of her debut double A single, 'O', which arrives worldwide tomorrow!

Havin' a Chat is a podcast by Alex Spears; a lovely chap who held a really beautiful conversation with Idious, giving a unique insight into the inspiration behind the two tracks that make up the release (9 Lives and The World as a Loose Garment).

We've embedded the podcast episode for your listening pleasure, so get your ears around that but... if that leaves you with a thirst for more... don't worry that soft little head of yours because more is on the way!

ULTRA (your favourite local scene zine) will be premiering 9 Lives on their brand spanking new radio show which aires from 6pm tonight (Friday 11th June) via trueconnection.fm. You can also read a fantastic article on Idious Carrie's release in the latest issue of ULTRA Mag. Thanks to Marko Cindric for his articulate words about the release.

Well there you go! Don't sleep on it - grab yourself a cup of tea and immerse yourself in the Tkaronto arts scene.

THE iNDiE MACHiNE did a label feature on Safe Sounds earlier this week - you can check it out here.

We're really lucky to have great people in the local Toronto scene supporting artists, labels and releases, so head over there and check out what iNDiE MACHiNE has to say because there's a ton of great music being produced right now!!

You can also follow their Safe Sounds playlist on Spotify if you want to help boost the algorithms, cos hell, that's why we all do this right?!

Peace, earth and outer space.

"World News Wednesdays" they're calling it. We were confused why, but then the pair explained that they'll be releasing improvised electronic music moments of all shapes and sizes to SoundCloud every Wednesday.

So far they are keeping well to their promise, and this week released a popping little ditty labelled TSBCMMVVI02.

What sort of instruments can you expect to hear? Synthesizers and drum machines of course.

Theo Vandenhoff arrives on the scene today with the unstoppable post-punk single, Heartache Is An Empty Room. Listen to Theo's silky tones on your preferred platform here. Remember to tell all of your friends, children and their children's children about it. Shout, shout, let it all out.

The single is taken from the EP of the same name which will arrive to Safe Sounds via shiny cassette on April 2nd 2021. Heartache Is An Empty Room was produced by Jay Merrow of Twin Rains, who you may remember from the epic World News remix.

Also, watch out for the next issue of Ultra Mag for the latest Safe Sounds column, which has been dedicated to your new favourite artist... yep, you guessed it... THEO VANDENHOFF.

Artwork for the EP is by Theo's better half, Isabel Glasgow.

Theo Vandenhoff's Heartache Is An Empty Room will be available on strictly limited cassette from April 2nd 2021. Get in touch with us @safesoundscollective to pre-order your copy today.