DJ XTC

DJ XTC — Canada’s Original Vibe Curator

Over 40 years of experience | Greater Toronto Area

Everyone enjoys music — but not everyone has the instinct to shape it. DJ XTC is one of the rare DJs who was born with a true musical ear and the ability to share that gift with the world.

Neal “XTC” McFarlane is a Scarborough-raised, Brampton-built DJ whose career spans five decades of genres, cultures, and unforgettable events. From vinyl beginnings to digital mastery, he’s become known across Canada as The Old School Guru — a respected DJ, educator, mentor, and radio personality with a legacy rooted in community and culture.

HIS X·PERTISE

DJ XTC is fluent across eras and genres:

Old School • House • Drum ’n Bass • Jungle • Reggae • Classic Rock • Nu-Disco • Top 40 • Latin • Country • Freestyle • Funk • Soul • R&B

HIS X·AMPLES

Growing up in Scarborough, Neal’s early influences came from the music always playing in his home — Earth, Wind & Fire, Percy Sledge, Kool & The Gang, Kenny Rogers and more.

He earned his reputation as a go-to party DJ across Brampton, Malton, and Mississauga, where his house-party sets were legendary and eventually led to multiple local residencies.

HIS X·PERIENCE — Clubs, Culture & Project Bounce
The Club Era

In the ’80s and early ’90s, DJ XTC became a familiar name across some of the GTA’s most iconic nightlife venues, including:

Astrolight • Superstars • The World • NRG • Barracuda • The Concert Hall

These rooms shaped a generation of DJs — and XTC held his own in all of them, known for tight mixes, crowd control and deep musical knowledge.

The Project Bounce Era

In the ’90s, DJ XTC also became one of the defining voices of Project Bounce, Toronto’s legendary underground station.

His signature segment, Red Light Radio, delivered:

Old School classics
Classic Hip Hop
Slow Jams for the late-night mood

Listeners across Scarborough, Brampton, Mississauga, and the West End tuned in religiously.

During this era, he:

Spotlighted foundational Old School and Classic Hip Hop

Curated slow jams that became a GTA signature

Built a loyal late-night following

Stayed on-air even while focusing on family life

Continued to shape the city's underground music culture

He also owned Brampton’s iconic all-ages venue Club 404, which hosted Maestro Fresh-Wes, Michie Mee, Redhead Kingpin, and more.

HIS X·CELLENCE

Working alongside partners like Hyped Entertainment and United Force, DJ XTC produced sought-after urban and Caribbean-inspired serial events, including:

X Marks The Spot • Tribal Council • Club 404 Ol Skool Reunion • New Jack Spring • Diggin’ In The Crates

These events celebrate the ’60s through 2000s and continue to resonate with long-time fans across the GTA.

As a mentor and collaborator, XTC continues to uplift the next generation of DJs, MCs, and music creatives.

RADIO SHOWS & WEEKLY LINE-UP

DJ XTC is a proud member of the worldwide Fleet DJs Conglomerate, hosting multiple weekly shows:

🌴 Caribbean Connections
Sundays @ 8 PM EST — Fleet Caribbean Vibes Radio

💃 Just Salsa
Tuesdays @ 5 PM EST (Live)
Thursdays @ 8 PM EST (Replay) — Fleet Latino Mundial Radio

🎤 Freestyle Flavor
Fridays @ 6 PM EST — Fleet Latino Mundial Radio

🌙 Late Nite Mix
Fridays @ 11 PM EST (Live)
Saturdays @ 11 PM EST (Replay) — Fleet R&B Radio

🌍 The AFRO Mix Show
Saturdays @ 6 PM EST — Afrobeats 2 The World Radio

🎶 DJ XTC In The Mix
Saturdays @ 9 PM EST — Fleet EDM Radio

Listen live at FleetRadioNetwork.com or on Roku, iOS, and Android.
Replay 24/7: Mixcloud.com/djxtcnet

YOU CAN LISTEN 24/7

Download the FREE DJ XTC App — search “DJ XTC Free Mixes.”

THE X·TRA MILE

For deeper insights, stories, and DJ knowledge, visit:
www.djxtctheoldschoolguru.com

DJ XTC’s lifelong passion for music — and community — has made him one of the most respected and recognisable DJs in the Canadian scene.