STANDARD TIME

May flowers 🌸 Take a look at this month’s programming schedule. Tickets and further information available on RA and DICE. Or from individual tagged artists / promoters. dance like mad Artwork @thoughtyoga

UPDATES! Midnight Mass Books and Standard Time present a night of royalty featuring readings from: Roddy Bottum Damian Rogers Bechdel Test Stevie Manning Knowah Holder Marni Marriott Vidal Wu Roddy Bottum is best known as a musician (Imperial Teen, Nastie Band) and the founder of the iconic Faith No More. His new book, The Royal We (Akashic) is an ode to San Francisco, bicycle messengering, sex work, heroin, dreadlocks, the birth of politics in punk rock, wheatgrass, witches, crystal meth, coming out, self love and the burning down and obliteration of a great American city. Damian Rogers is the author of the concisely titled memoir An Alphabet For Joanna: A Portrait Of My Mother In 26 Fragments (KnopfCanada), Dear Leader (Coach House Books), and Paper Radio (ECW Press). She currently teaches creative writing at Toronto Metropolitan University and in private workshops. She also practices, writes about, and teaches Tarot. Bechdel Test is a performance art group from Toronto ON, comprised of three self-serving transsexuals. On June 18th, Marni Marriott, Knowah Holder & Stevie Manning will perform as Brooke LaBrooke LaBrooke; an homage to the inimitable Bruce LaBruce. Stevie Manning is a celebrated Toronto poet and artist. She is the author of Joan Would Say (KFB) and Shampoo Boy (Midnight Mass Books). Her poems were solicited by the Canadian Medical Association, but rejected after closer examination. Knowah Holder is a very serious Black transsexual writing and living in Tkaronto. She is a co-founder of Groundwork TO and her work has been published in The White Wall Review and Cunt Magazine. Marni Marriott is an artist living in Toronto. Vidal Wu is a writer and wine professional. Their articles have appeared in Louis Vuitton, Flaunt, Chatelaine and Toronto Life. Tickets are $20 advance (+ taxes and service charge) - more at the door. Link in bio Thursday June 18th - 7pm doors 165 Geary Ave. Toronto Flyer by @studioandresgarzon Original Photo by G.B. Jones

body2body x Standard Time present INVT and Chinelo! We’re excited to welcome INVT back into our space alongside Chinelo on opening duties. Childhood best friends Luca Medici and Delbert Perez have been creating art together as INVT for almost a decade. Their project spans sound system music, art, and fashion. Before gaining international recognition and performing at major events like Circoloco, Fabric, Panorama Bar, and Boiler Room, the Miami duo built a strong local community through their DJing, live hardware sets, and prolific output of music releases and fashion collections. Their music blends electronic dance genres such as techno, UK bass, and tribal house with Latin genres like cumbia and dembow. Reflecting Miami’s diverse culture and drawing from their Hispanic heritage, their genre-blending productions ignite dancefloors around the world. INVT’s clothing line features repurposed vintage items with embroidering, screen printing, sewing, and acid washing, showcasing designs inspired by Miami’s nightlife and sexy, tropical imagery. INVT has amassed an impressive catalog of over 200 songs, known for deep, swinging drums and trippy textures, released at a rapid pace. They regularly tour the globe and have gone b2b with renowned artists such as Skream, Skee Mask, DJ Python, and more. Their drive and creativity have propelled their careers while also shining a spotlight on other Miami talents, making INVT a key force in the global electronic music scene. Tickets now available - link in Standard Time’s bio. June 20th - doors 10pm Artwork @kido__studio

TORONTO! TEED is bringing his DJ-Kicks tour to Standard Time on Friday, August 7th with local support from Kiinjo! Presale starts Tuesday, May 19th at 10am EST. Sign up now! RSVP link in Standard Time’s bio.

Let’s celebrate Tiga’s new album release on June 5th as Tiga, Tony Price and Guthrie join us at Standard Time! Tiga, born in Montreal, is a globally renowned DJ, producer, and the creative force behind Turbo Recordings. His journey began in the vibrant chaos of the 1980s Indian club scene, where he developed a deep appreciation for electronic music’s transformative power. Returning to Montreal in the early 1990s, Tiga pioneered a new wave of nightlife, introducing innovative party concepts, guest DJs, and Montreal’s first rave, “Solstice,” in 1993. His relentless pursuit of musical excellence saw him co-founding the legendary nightclub Sona, creating a sanctuary for bold, cutting-edge dance music, while his label Turbo Recordings became a launchpad for numerous iconic releases in electronic music from legends such as Chromeo, Azari & III, Gesaffelstein, Duke Dumont, ANNA, and Charlotte de Witte. As a producer, Tiga achieved global recognition with his chart-topping cover of “Sunglasses at Night,” a collaboration with Zyntherius, which became an anthem for electro enthusiasts. His remix credits include high-profile artists such as The xx, LCD Soundsystem, Moby, Depeche Mode, and Justice, solidifying his reputation as a master of reinvention. Tiga’s contribution to the prestigious DJ Kicks series showcased his eclectic style, while his original works, including the hit single “Pleasure from the Bass,” cemented his place in the pantheon of electronic music. At we kick on in 2026, Tiga’s new album HOTLIFE serves as his latest statement, featuring the likes of Fcukers, Boys Noize, Maara, and MRD alongside production credits from Paranoid London, Jump Source, and Matthew Dear. With his infectious creativity and a career spanning decades, Tiga continues to captivate audiences worldwide, shaping the sound of modern club culture. Tony Price will also be playing live and Guthrie from Turbo, Montreal will be on opening duties. Tickets now available - link in Standard Time’s bio. June 5th - doors 10pm Artwork @thoughtyoga

999HEARD and @irl_energy invite you to the Toronto stop of the IRL Tour for Low End Theory on JUNE 12 .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ A night dedicated to the expansive and evolving electronic sounds of the African continent and its diaspora. .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ We are thrilled to welcome Kem Kem (@kemkemlij joining us from the UK. Known for her technical precision and sets that traverse Lagos-inspired grooves, heavy club edits, and UK bass, Kem Kem brings a global perspective to the Toronto underground. Supporting the night is a heavy-hitting lineup of local favourites: Sonic Griot @sonicgriot , Jelz @jelzjelz and 999ADJ @999_adj .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ This event is a collaboration with IRL @irl_energy , a platform that connects you to artists and venues around the world. In the spirit of the IRL mission, your presence is your participation, discover the sound, check in, and earn rewards just for showing up and being part of the community. .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ We’ll be serving free jollof starting at 11 PM while supplies last, so come early to fuel up for the dancefloor 🌀 poster by @samuelwasserman early bird tickets available on RA DONT SLEEP! .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ JUNE 12 @standardtime.to 11-late .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚

The final night of our 3-day Sapporo Live series in Toronto comes to a close at @standardtime.to . @sadstab , @kiinjo and @felixdahousecat closed it out in absolute fashion. Next Stop: Vancouver, May 14th 🍋⭐

FROMSPACE returns to Earth for another mission Back2Earth is here to bring you left-field electronic, house, acid, and IDM on Standard Time’s custom sound system Your astronauts for the night are Jenno, Shen, Maxedvisa, and SAWIFROMSPACE May 30th, doors 10PM, till late 165 Geary Ave. 19+ Flyer by @sawifromspace

SAPPORO LIVE IN TORONTO! this saturday we are bringing the legend @felixdahousecat to the city for a mad one on our favourite dance floor @standardtime.to 🤝🤝🤝 come jam with felix, @kiinjo and @sadstab 8pm-2am

BIG ONE! Kenny Glasgow now added to make his ST debut! Matias Aguayo and Kenny Glasgow b2b Nitin at Standard Time? Yes please! The body of work that Chilean-born interdisciplinary artist Matias Aguayo has made over the years defies conventional classification. Thanks to his idiosyncratic approach, it has allowed him to forge a unique artistic path, leaving a distinctive and indelible mark in every discipline he explores. Throughout his career, Aguayo has fused electronic music, performance, theater, art, composition, and community outreach into a fun-yet-profound singular vision that continue to expand. Each project bears his unmistakable brand of humor and avant-garde spirit. Social outreach has remained a constant in Aguayo’s artistic life. His work spans homeless shelters, retirement homes, prison outreach, and hospitals like the Pitié-Salpêtrière. Projects like BumBumBox and Nueva Red De Bailadores reclaim dance as a political and communal act in public spaces, merging his artistic vision with a broader commitment to social change. Kenny Glasgow is a North American electronic music pioneer, a role he’s held for over two decades.Though the Canadian star has spent the last 5 years as the half of the acclaimed duo Art Department, functioning as a musical engineer, composer of both music and lyrics, and vocalist, he is now returning to his solo roots. Nitin’s story begins with Detroit, the techno mecca that has spawned an endless lineage of talent over the last 30 years. The sounds that emanated from Motor City through his radio in London, Ontario left an indelible imprint and inspired him to embark on a career that continues to flourish to this very day. Record shopping in Detroit led to a meeting with Mike Huckaby and Nitin subsequently playing the legendary Shelter at the age of 17. From there on in his fate was sealed. Tickets now available on RA and DICE - link in Standard Time’s bio. May 23rd - doors 10pm Artwork @tristanhuschke

☆ COME CELEBRATE TRANSIENT RADIO’S LAUNCH PARTY! ☆ Transient Radio is an independent, community-based online station Ifeaturing mixes from DJs, producers, and musicians worldwide. Dreamt up by @theysiii , this project has been a long time coming, sharing weekly mixes that connect Toronto’s music scene to the world. This launch party brings together an afternoon-to-evening programming rooted in community building and open-format music exploration, featuring: An entirely local musical programming, ranging from vinyl, live, and DJ sets by @olasconola @fislamber @theartist.erica (live) @theysiii b2b @international_habibi @florasystem_ @hot.aries.balloon A Vendor Marketplace with booths from @queers4palestine @disqo.fm @theverminmag @weareparallelminds @ciel_dj Of course, we can’t have a community event without some delicious South-Asian inspired food brought to us by @rakabi.rakabi Finally, our very own @offfffftherecord will be hosting a chill space where folks can play the OTR Card Game and connect Tickets are live on RA, get your early birds while you can xx Come through, support local innovators, and be part of a day built around community, connection, and the people shaping Toronto’s music scene ❤️ Flyer by @samuelwasserman #toronto #radio #music #community event

ANDY STOTT’s return is just over one week away! All tickets from the canceled November show honoured! The peerless ANDY STOTT is coming back. Without a doubt one of the most singular electronic artists of the past two decades, STOTT’s albums and EPs for the iconic Modern Love are among some of the most inventive of the 21st century so far. Blending far afield influences, be it grime mixtapes or Ryuichi Sakamoto, STOTT has an uncanny ability to create music for the dancefloor that can be both abrasive and sublime, aggressive and gentle. Legend. He's returning, once again, with DEBIT, whose 2025 LP "Desaceleradas," saw her flip Rebajadas on their head - once again making it clear that she's one of the most innovative emerging electronic artists of the moment. They'll be joined by the blissfully enigmatic ANISE, ready to make sure you keep moving. Still a few 🎫 left at Dice and Resident Advisor. Link in the linktree!