ALBERTA - LOCAL ARTISIT SPOTLIGHT
Edmonton, AB duo Peep This make self-proclaimed ‘Panty Droppin’ Music…
like sex, but sexier.” Made up of Tommy O and Tyler C, a.k.a. Peep’n Tom and
DJ Tyco, Peep This have played major festivals around the world bringing
party music to clubs. DJ Mag Canada caught up with the duo to talk about
the music scene in Edmonton, their changing style, and what we can expect
in the future.
DJ Mag Canada: How did you get into DJing and who are your influences?
Tyco: We both got into DJing at different times. I bought my first set of tables when I was
15 after saving all summer working summer jobs. I went to my first electronic show on
Vancouver Island, and I was just in awe of the vibe and of the music. It was a really natural
progression; I started out playing all different styles and was really into turntablism when
I first started - lots of cutting and scratching. From then until now I have probably played
almost every genre known to man.
Tommy: It was in 2008 that I made the decision to sack up and buy tables. I went over
to one of my best friend’s house one day to kick it, and when I arrived I saw he bought a
set of Denon CDJs and a mixer. Determined to show his punk ass up, I bought the same
pair a few weeks later! About a year and a half later, I realized that a.) I had some cool
ideas for songs and I loved music enough to put the time into learning producing and
b.) If I want to get anywhere in the scene, I needed to start making my own music.
PEEP THIS
NAME: PEEP THIS (TYCO & TOMMY O)
HOMETOWN: VANCOUVER ISLAND, (TYCO),
DUBLIN, IRELAND (TOMMY)
DJ Mag Canada: Tell us about your podcast, The Peep Show
Tommy: It airs the last Wednesday of every month at 1p.m. - so check it out! You can also
download it in podcast form from my fan page. I made the show for up and coming
producers to showcase their work. It took me a long time to get heard so I want to help
young artists get heard.
DJ Mag Canada: What can we expect next from Peep This?
Peep This: So much music! We are in the studio every day making new beats. Expect CURRENTLY RESIDE IN: EDMONTON, AB
lots of party tunes, some proper house music - lots of originals and freebies! Our next
two tracks will be released on Beatport in the first and second week of February. They
GENRE: ALL KINDS OF HOUSE, ELECTRO & MELBOURNE BOUNCE
are called “Breath… DROP” and “Roll Up” - please go grab a copy if you dig it!
DJ Mag Canada: How have you seen the music scene evolved in Edmonton in
the past few years?
Peep This: Music always seems to go in a giant circle. When we first started playing in
Edmonton, electro, complextro and dubstep were really big. Then it kind of went through
this huge “big room” movement (as the rest of the world did as well,) which we were
never huge fans of. As of lately, it seems to be moving in a sexier direction. A lot of people
are really getting back in to the roots; deep house, funky house & tech house is making
a huge come back – which we are all for!
DJ Mag Canada: Anything else you’d like to add?
SOUNDCLOUD: SOUNDCLOUD.COM/PEEPTHISOFFICIAL
Tommy: I started doing tutorials on my YouTube channel to share what I know with
the world. I’m going to try and keep the tutorials at an intermediate level, but if you TWITTER: @JUSTPEEPTHIS
want a tutorial that you can smash out quickly, definitely hit me up!
DJ Mag Canada: Who are some of your favourite Canadian producers/DJs?
Tyco: A-Trak is without a doubt my favorite DJ and producer - so much talent!
Peep This: We both love Deadmau5’s production, along with Torro Torro & Max Graham
as well.
Tyco: Please check me out on HOT 107 www.hot107.ca Monday to Friday 4:40-6:40pm, FACEBOOK : WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PEEPTHISOFFICIAL
where I mix live for 2 hours! Also, I am a resident DJ on Hollywood Hamilton’s The
Remix Top 30 Countdown, which airs across North America every Saturday!
WEBSITE: WWW.JUSTPEEPTHIS.COM
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BEATPORT: WWW.BEATPORT.COM/ARTIST/PEEP-THIS/339073
DJ Mag Canada: Who are your influences?
Peep This: Our biggest influences at the moment are: TJR, Bombs Away, Deorro, Joel
Fletcher, Andrey Exx, Hot Since 82… just to name a few
DJ Mag Canada: How would you describe your style?
Peep This: Our style really varies a lot depending on our mood. We both love all forms of
house music. We have been producing a lot of Melbourne bounce and electro lately,
because it