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back from our winter slumber, ether brings its signature exploration of bass-driven music to système for a special night celebrating the venue’s re-opening. curated and performed by the collective’s own @runydoo , @asha.tm , and @miasalav , the evening promises a blend of heavy low-end, rhythmic experimentation, and dancefloor-focused selections.
☆ see you april 2 at the new spot
for the archives 10.16.25
this is long past due but we want to take this moment to thank everyone who was a part of and/or supported this project
first and foremost, thank you to all the dancers for bringing ether to life
flowers to our local talents @sim_mtl and @princess5anjar for holding it down and keeping the dancefloor hot from start to finish
huge shoutout to @sharusound , this one had been in the works since before ether even existed, grateful we finally had the chance to host such immense energies
@crustybyduffy we couldn’t do any of this without you, thank you for your creative vision
to the food, record, and art vendors, thank you for being a part of the ether
big love to @elastiqueaudio for the quality sound
and ofc thank you @_parquette for giving us a home
tucking ourselves in for the winter, but ether will be back soon. make sure to join our mailing list for updates.
meet our sunday market cru ͙͘͡★
records for the collectors, crafts for the cuties, and food for the hungry babes…
on the menu: korean street food from N-HAE POCHA — classic street food dishes that are inspired by the streets of seoul & esther’s family kitchen, combining bold, savoury, and spicy flavours that are perfect to fuel you for the dance floor. some menu items include: japchae (stirfried glass noodles) & kimbap (seasoned seaweed rice rolls)vegetarian options will be available!
browse handmade pieces from @sarahli_taa and @biaggio.et.co , and for the print lovers, dig into the works of @sukomag and @kiki____online . Or maybe head home with some tunes of your own from collectors @emil.paquin , @raefizm , and @drinkingmystemcells .
a little something for everyone, just make sure to come early! vendors wrap at 7, but food keeps rolling all night long ☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
a familiar face to many, and for good reason, Crusty by Duffy is a master at crafting an atmosphere of whimsy ੈ✧̣̇˳·˖✶ ✦
Crusty by Duffy, is an innovative lighting artist transforming dance floors with their organic and dreamy ambiance. with a passion for imagining shapes and bringing them to life using materials at hand, they transform the dance floor into a mesmerizing realm of light and shadow. they aim to bring a softer touch into a scene that can have sharp edges.
come experience the world they’re building for us this sunday. a space shaped with care, creativity, and a touch of magic ;)
tix in bio ͙͘͡★
ether’s MIASALAV and Asha are clocking in early this sunday to open the ether gates 𖦹°‧★
two toronto troublemakers now wreaking bass havoc in montreal — expect genre slippage, percussion sorcery, and a collective case of bounce.
snag ur early entrance tix before they’re gone, this one’s gonna be loopy ☆
next upppp we have CPR Annieꨄ︎, a true selector whose sets are always fresh and inspiring
CPR Annie is dedicated to giving the dancefloor the kiss of life it deserves.
unbound by specific genres and eras, she curates mixes that are free of formulaic thinking. on describing her sound, CPR Annie prefers to let the machines talk and asserts that she has nothing more to say through the art of the written word.
we are so excited to see what low-end selects she is going to bring to the ether…
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we’re soooo excited to welcome one of our favorite montreal-based producers, and one of our very good friends, slowtekkkkker SIM (@sim_mtl ) <3
SIM is a producer and researcher working at the intersection of electronic music, sound system culture, and social practice. known for coining the term “slow tech” to describe his unique approach to sound, SIM blends artistic practice with academic research to reshape the conversation around sound system culture and electronic music—pushing genre boundaries and expanding cultural dialogue on a global scale. as a concept, slow tech reflects SIM’s commitment to using music as a space for reflection, connection, and resistance. it draws from both the dancefloor and the listening room, bringing together the heavy, grounded energy of dancehall and dub with the precise, hypnotic qualities of techno and minimalism.
through both his music and his research, SIM is creating space for different ways of being, listening, and healing—reminding us that slowness, when intentional, can be a powerful tool for transformation.
join us this sunday for SIM’s live set, guaranteed to get ya dancing lowwwww
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we’re beyond excited to finally welcome one of our favourite artist duos @sharusound (@ma_sha_music + @ru.cavazzini ) to the ether.
Sha Ru creations are fueled by perpetual motion, moving through techno, breakbeat, dubstep, and drum’n’bass. “we’re always moving from place to place; our music equipment is always in the luggage,” says Masha.
an ever-evolving pair in constant flux, Sha Ru are always discovering new iterations of themselves. future-facing, bass-heavy loops and reverberating vocals mark a new chapter — one defined by autonomy, intimacy, and experimentation. by exploring their rich interior worlds, they create not only sound, but a space for protest, solidarity, and deep connection.
we can’t wait for Sha Ru to bring their high-voltage energy live set to the dance floor — we’ve been working on making this one happen for a long time so definitely not one to miss! ★
not that this space needs much of an introduction… but with just 10 days to go, we wanted to share a few words about our home for the next edition of ether ★
for volume two, we’re bringing the ether into parquette — montréal’s newest diy club space. since opening their doors only a few months ago, parquette has already become a cornerstone of the city’s contemporary nightlife. from their monthly 24-hour party flip, to thursday night drink and draws, to art galleries and dance workshops, the space has quickly grown into a community hub — a blank slate for organizers of all kinds to bring their ideas to life.
once an abandoned gym, the venue now features a spacious, well-lit dance floor perfect for a day party, a cozy main floor complete with a café, and an incredible upstairs area outfitted with hammocks and beanbags — ideal for those looking to just hang out.
in a space like this, ether becomes more than just a day party — it’s your adult playground. come spend the day, shop the art market, grab a bite, lounge upstairs, meet someone new, and squeeze in a cheeky dance (or two).
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nov 16 ☆ we are back
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for our second event, we invite Sha Ru (Masha + Ru) a NYC based duo renowned for their deft blend of spoken word and bass-heavy electronics, a live set from montreal’s very own slowtecher SIM, deep cut selector CPR Annie, and ether’s own MIASALAV and Asha, for a sonic exploration into the world of bass music. more than just a party, ether is a FLINTA run collective which seeks to create a space where the dance floor becomes a platform for community building and cultural exchange. dive into the deep end with us… see where it takes you…
testing out a different party format, this time we bring the ether into the daytime. dance, play, eat and chat, we leave the program up to you. the setting: parquette, the backdrop, a cool dusk on a november sunday. a mix of live and dj sets woven intricately together, creating the margins of the tapestry we invite you to fill in.
make sure to stop by early to catch the art market and food pop-up, and stay late to melt deeper into the subterranean levels of the ether…
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this is long overdue but the first edition of ether was a dream come true. thank you to all the dancers, supporters, volunteers and everyone who contributed in making this event extra special <3
massive thank you to zoey (@sister_zo ) and tiana (@honeydrippp ) for bringing the energy and tunezzz
thank you to nadeem (@giotto.the.imposter ) & steffi (@crustybyduffy ) for their beautiful installations
thank you to @_factorystudios & devon for the quality sound & gear
& ty to @bainmathieu for helping us bring our vision to life!
more dances coming ahead, stay tuned…
xoxo,
karuna, asha, mia
