Myst Milano

Myst Milano is a Canadian rapper and DJ. ^[1] Their debut album Shapeshyfter was released in 2021, ^[2] and was longlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize. ^[3]

Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Milano is a longtime DJ in Toronto's ballroom community, and is queer and non-binary. ^[4] The album was launched in part with a performance at Toronto's Garrison club as an opening act for Cadence Weapon at the venue's first live show since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown of the live music scene. ^[5]

In October 2021, they also released the non-album single "No Atlas", a collaboration with Montreal producer Mind Bath. ^[6]

Beyond the Uncanny Valley was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize. ^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

• 2021 - Shapeshyfter(Halocline Trance)
• 2023 - Beyond the Uncanny Valley(Halocline Trance)

References

1. Justin Moran, "Myst Milano Is Top Grade in 'No Shade'". Paper , February 24, 2022.
2. "The Sound of September 2021: This Month's Essential New Releases". Exclaim! , September 14, 2021.
3. Allie Gregory, "Here's the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List". Exclaim! , June 14, 2022.
4. Nick Krewen, "DJ and performer Myst Milano brings ‘Shapeshyfter’ debut album to life at Lavender Creek cabaret". Toronto Star , March 23, 2022.
5. Richard Trapunski, "The Garrison comes back to life with a Cadence Weapon concert". Now , September 29, 2021.
6. Calum Slingerland, "Mind Bath and myst milano. Drop Confident Collab 'No Atlas'". Exclaim! , October 28, 2021.
7. "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.