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E.S. Day: E.S. Day - 39, born in St.John’s Nfld., grew up on the west coast in North Vancouver, relocated to Ottawa then Toronto, Halifax and spent the remainder of his years in Toronto. Afterwards, he spent 11 years in music retail with the largest flagship stores in Toronto, his diligent stance on promoting good music garnered him a commendation from the president of Warner Music Canada…and a free lunch. It didn’t stop there, Scott also toured the country for 2 years as the drummer for Hypnotic/A&M recording artists “Blackglama” A stint as Marketing Director for Parkland Records led him to a management contract with three of their artists. His skills also found him booking/promoting shows with/for notable urban artists such as Mos Def and Jill Scott.

As a writer, he has been featured in Vice Magazine, The Nerve, Absolute Underground, Metal Forces(UK) & Washingtonpost.com and more. He is currently the editor for Abort Magazine and producer for ABORT TV. He has recently teamed up with some local notables and they are working on….well, we would have to kill you. Add to this, voiceovers, jingles, publicity campaigns for local talent and a successful career, as a disc jockey. Radio, mobile and club.

“I’ve worn a lot of hats in the music business, but I ‘d have to say music journalism is my niche and my calling”. Comfortable being a Jack-Of-All- Music-Trades, Scott plans on having his “Tell all” memoirs of 20 years in the business, published by 2008.

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