In an era where musical boundaries dissolve, The Golden Age of Wrestling (TGAOW) stands defiantly, carving a niche with its signature sound. Driven by the mastermind behind this persona, the Vancouver-based electronic producer Jeff Cancade, TGAOW elevates ambient music to an enthralling blend of cinematic scores, chiptune artistry, and layered vocals—a self-coined “glambient” mix.

His latest single, “Ferrari Rocher”, exemplifies this. It begins with a chiptune riff echoing classic NES memories, which then evolves into a synthwave realm, embodying both nostalgic warmth and daring innovation. This is not merely music but, in TGAOW’s words, “a kaleidoscope of sound.” The shifts in rhythm mirror life’s unpredictable nature, inviting listeners on a voyage through elation and introspection.

The roots of TGAOW run deep into Cancade’s youth, intertwined with his passion for World Championship Wrestling and memories of his adolescent days of synthesizer experiments. This project is an avenue for Cancade to reconnect, to reminisce, and to revitalize. His unique blend often mirrors the aesthetics of pioneering ambient figures such as Aphex Twin and Kelly Lee Owens but remains distinct, maintaining its raw and unpolished authenticity.

With two albums, Tombstone Piledriver (2020) and Crossface Chicken Wing (2022), under his belt, fans can now gear up for Scorpion Deathlock, set to debut under the Vancouver ambient label INTRASET in January 2024. This album, like its predecessors, is a purely DIY venture, reaffirming Cancade’s commitment to his singular vision.

But TGAOW doesn’t just stop at audioscapes. The live shows are ethereal journeys, with Cancade, veiled in gold, orchestrating an experience amidst fluorescent lamps and entrancing visuals, plunging audiences into an otherworldly realm.

Today, TGAOW not only redefines ambient music but also underlines the timeless dance of innovation and nostalgia.

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By: Brilmere Chance
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Published Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:51:37 +0000

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