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Media Contact
Lindsay Cabrera Public Relations
Director
lindsay@lc-pr.com
+1-416-454-4553
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELECTRIC TOUCH
RELAUNCHES ON
TORONTO'S BRAND NEW
VIBE105
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"Electric Touch has quickly become one of Toronto's most prized broadcast possessions. The platform and exposure Electric Touch provides for remix music and DJ culture is phenomenal... Radio should sound like this!"
- Randy Reid, Manager, Programs and Broadcast Operations -- VIBE105 (105.5FM) Toronto
Toronto's robust music culture has a brand new reason to celebrate this summer, as the beloved FM radio show, Electric Touch relaunches on the all new VIBE105! Hosted by none other than Toronto's remix specialist, Mista Jiggz, Electric Touch will air every Friday from 11AM-1PM on VIBE105 and can be heard across the GTA at 105.5FM and worldwide at www.vibe1055.com, including all mobile platforms by searching 'vibe1055'.
Those familiar with Electric Touch will vouch that the radio show offers a truly unique experience to its listeners. Featuring the best in Indie Dance, Electro-Pop, Nu Disco, Indie Rock, and the 70s and 80s Disco, Funk, R&B, Soul and Rock classics that have inspired these creations, Electric Touch is a refreshing aperture in FM radio!
Not only does the show aim to entertain, but also to inform listeners about upcoming events and the music they're listening to. With weekly invites to guest DJs and feature interviews with the hottest artists, DJs and producers from around the world, Electric Touch remains one of the most relevant outlets for today's dance music scene. Not to mention, Electric Touch will be keeping it old school, hosting a strict vinyl-only show on the 3rd Friday of every month!
Friday, June 12 marks a special edition of Electric Touch, as the UK's award-winning Bestival Music Festival takes over Toronto Island. In honour of the exciting weekend, Electric Touch will be airing a special "Bestival" show, which will feature music from select Bestival performers, an exclusive guest "Diggin' in the Crates" mix from 2014 Red Bull Thre3style East Coast Canadian Champion, DJ D-Smooth, an interview with Australia's Hayden James, and a guest Bestival-inspired Extended Mix from Electric Touch's monthly resident DJ, Head Contributor and Interviewer, Knoxx.
Be sure to tune in to Electric Touch on VIBE105 and keep a look-out for their impressive line-up of upcoming guests, including Kodaline, Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake Uno) and '14 Red Bull Thre3style Canadian Champion, DJ C-Sik, plus more! And incase you miss it the first time around, all episodes of Electric Touch will be available for listening to at www.mixcloud.com/electrictouch following each weekly episode!
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ABOUT ELECTRIC TOUCH
Previously aired on CHRY 105.5 FM for a total of 146 episodes, Electric Touch quickly established itself as one of the GTA's most revered shows on FM radio. Offering up a diverse selection of the newer sounds of Nu Disco, Electro Pop and Indie Dance, paired with the classic sounds of Disco, Funk, R&B, Soul and Rock, Electric Touch remains at the forefront of the evolving trends in dance music!
A show that seeks to entertain, while educating its listeners, Electric Touch is frequently praised for their meaningful, feature interviews with some of the most relevant names in the music industry. Past artist features include Disclosure, Flight Facilities, Duke Dumont, Pat Lok, The Knocks, RAC, Gorgon City, Oliver, Kill Them With Colour, Cyclist and Goldroom.
Not to mention, Electric Touch serves as an influential platform for DJs and Producers around the globe, as they invite guest DJs onto the show on a weekly basis to share their stories and guest mixes with music lovers worldwide. Past guest DJs who have been featured on the show include Skratch Bastid, Brendan Fallis, DJ M.O.S., Paul E Lopes, Wristpect, Isaac Jordan, DJ Mensa, Nick Bike, DJ Grouch and DJ Agile.
As Electric Touch gears up for their relaunch on Toronto's brand new VIBE105, they are thrilled to be working alongside host and Toronto-favorite, Mista Jiggz. Randy Reid, Manager of Programs and Broadcast Operations at VIBE105 says about the partnership:
"Electric Touch has quickly become one of the GTA's most prized broadcast possessions. The platform and exposure ET provides for remix music and DJ culture is phenomenal. Undoubtedly, Mista Jiggz is not only one of Canada's lead ambassadors for DJ/nightlife culture, but is a top curator of in-depth music on the radio. It was a no brainer that we reach out to him to join TeamVIBE. VIBE105 is Toronto's first authentic 'urban alternative' experience on the FM dial and the perfect platform for Electric Touch and the appealing sounds of NuDisco, IndiePop and Remix that Mista Jiggz has helped introduce to our market. We look forward to aiding in the development of this signature broadcast experience. Radio should sound like this! "
- Randy Reid, Manager, Programs and Broadcast Operations -- VIBE105 (105.5FM) Toronto
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ABOUT VIBE105
VIBE105 (105.5FM) is Toronto's prized "urban alternative" radio station, offering listeners an exciting variety of metropolitan influences, sounds and eclectic voices. Their diverse content ensures the best selection of Electronic, Remix, Reggae, Soca, Hip Hop and R&B. VIBE105 also provides an intelligent range of talk programming, connecting audiences with timely, critical insights on current affairs both on a regional and global scale.
VIBE105's programming strength and next-level connection rests with their lead ambassadors who deliver a variety of specialty programs and are identified leaders throughout their respective communities.
VIBE105 strives to be a proud leader in the connection and delivery of connected, aware and richly diverse media. Listen in and stay connected for some of the best radio out of the Greater Toronto Area.
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