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2010-04-25T20:19:00.003-04:00

Hello Humpers, I hope things have been dandy for all of you and that this little update is a bit interesting at the least. It’s been a while since my last post and I’m just itching to roll this stuff up and put it in the air. Breaking away from the tech-elect trend over to HipHop for a quick beat, I want to give props to People Under The Stairs. I picked up their 7th album a couple months ago at a show and with no regrets. As with most of the duo’s material it was spot on in creating the signature laid back west coast vibe evoking visions of summer BBQs with all the B’s. Also catching my attention was Kenan Bell who has a single on NBA.2K10. He had a good energetic performance and brought a unique flow. The entire show seemed to host contrasting but complimentary stylez and it worked well in the small venue that strengthened the bond between artist and fan by offering opportunity for a one-on-one conversation. In short: high-5 to Thes One, Double K, Kenan, Grieves and all the players that night, keep on keeping it real. Go listen to their stuff and spread the word!… word?

http://www.myspace.com/grieves
http://www.myspace.com/theblackkenanbell
http://www.myspace.com/peopleunderthestairs

Switching Back, heres some other stuff.

Retro Dream- hailing from Illinois ,retro dream hits the spot with uplifting instrumentals. An electro-fantasy dreamscape of sorts.
http://www.myspace.com/retrodream

Jkale- from the green mtn state, a bit of VT steez in the mix. A heavy vibe and solid rhythm. The two new songs are on spot and Words From The Woods is very much worth the free DL.
http://www.myspace.com/jkalevt

Snubluck- from denver, another green and mountainy place, Sounds a lil disorganized but keeps flowin.
http://www.myspace.com/snubluck

Love Is...

2010-01-13T23:58:00.001-05:00

Alright these two tacks are a little more on the lovey/ lonely side which is kind of cool. I guess. Anyway, first we have Annie's Anthonio track which was remixed nicely by none other than Designer Drugs. Although more of a house beat, I find this song extremely addictive. The broken lyrics somehow add to the appeal and this is definitely one that I can't put down at the moment.

Annie - Anthonio (Designer Drugs Remix)

Computer Club has made an impact in the electronic scene over the past few years and this track should bring him right up to the top. The Wired All Wrong track Elevatin was the perfect candidate for a remix and Mike from Computer Club killed in on this one. This dude's got skill if you haven't noticed so go check out some more of his shit.

Wired All Wrong - Elevatin (Computer Club remix)

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Fresh Tracks

2010-01-09T14:48:00.001-05:00

I'm still hooked on the good riding music ordeal and I feel like some more of my future posts will be of this nature.

First up is a Skream remix of the Klaxons track, It's Not Over Yet. I honestly love Skream. Some people may feel differently about him but I just find his simplistic style so intriguing. His deep bass driven dubstep can have the potential to blow out your headphones, but at the same time put you in a relaxing mood. This guy has some serious skill and I need to get out to see him. If you like this track I suggest you do the same.

Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet (Skream Remix)

The Hey Champ remix of What You Need by Priors is another smooth roller. Not nearly as bassy as the above track, but this one resides on the funky side of the electronic scene. The song is definitely pretty mysterious sounding and I have been meaning to post it for some time now.

Priors - What You Need (Hey Champ Remix)

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Gnar Shreds

2010-01-06T11:42:00.002-05:00

Alright so we have taken a little break on the posting and have been enjoying our break from classes and such. Recently I have been doing a ton of snowboarding and there were a few songs that were just outstanding for ripping down the mountain or just jibbing off of little features. The Glitch Mob thrives off of low key grimy electronic music and although their remixes are slower, there is a lot going on in them.

The Glitch Mob did a remix of Matty G's West Coast Rocks. This is the first hip hop (ish) song that we have posted about on Humpstick but I have been hooked on it for the past few weeks. The Glitch Mob did a great job of fusing dirty electronic with hip hop and this song definitely puts me in the right mood.

Matty G - West Coast Rocks (The Glitch Mob Remix)

Next up is a song by STS9. A good friend of mine recently introduced me to the group and I was amazed to see how lively they are in concert. The Glitch Mob also did a remix of their song Beyond Right Now. Technical and low key. What else could you ask for when looking for a good chilling track?

STS9 - Beyond Right Now (The Glitch Mob Remix)

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Classixx Resurrection

2009-12-24T18:19:00.008-05:00

Classixx is one of the most progressive duos that we have come across. Their reworks of popular songs are groundbreaking and they know how to add their own flair without killing the track.

Phoenix has made a huge impact with the blogs and have recently found themselves at the top of the music charts. Classixx took one of their most popular songs, Listomania, gave it a slower bpm, and a more electronic feel while keeping it very low key but upbeat at the same time. A nice track indeed.

Phoenix - Lisztomania (Classixx Remix)

I always thought Shiny Toy Guns were a cool band, especially when I saw them at Killington Mountain. These guys have some serious skill and have made a huge impact on the alternative rock scene. Classixx once again takes a great song, adds their electric vibe, and makes an instant banger.

Shiny Toy Guns - Starts With One (Classixx Remix)

This last song we have for you has once been posted in the Humpstick archives. (Although not too big at the moment) Anyway, we posted a shorter version that went along with a sweet old school skate video. However, we were not the nicest and did not give you a link to the song or an option to download it. (Hence this post) So here you go kids. Below you will find the classic Classixx track Cold Act Ill. We found an extended mix that was double the length of the previously posted video, so enjoy. Check these guys out and buy their shit because they are seriously legit.

Classixx - Cold Act Ill (Extended Mix)

<3 Happy Holidays and safe travels from the Humpstick Crew!

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no order.

2009-12-19T12:21:00.000-05:00

Alright here you go. This post is just about a few songs that I am feeling at the moment. Like the title says, there is no order here, no theme. Enjoy.

First up is a Bassnectar remix of the popular Pixies song, Where is My Mind. I love how Bassnectar ended up keeping a lot of the original track involved with this one while adding his crazy hype bass driven style. This guy has skill and we can't wait to see him in Burlington again in August.

The Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix)

This next song sounds nothing like the original and I feel like that is a good thing. Passion Pit's song, To Kingdom Come does not sound like a banger, in fact I think it is a whiney piece of crap. Luckily for us, Grum did an amazing rework to this song and gave the track new life. There is a lot more going on in Grum's rendition and it definitely seems more complex and upbeat than the original.

Passion Pit - To Kingdom Come (Grum Vocal Mix)

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OMG Boy Crisis!

2009-12-17T00:30:00.001-05:00

Boy Crisis is a sick electronic group from Brooklyn who thrive on great electronic riffs and comical lyrics. Honestly, their music is top notch funky electro but man, their videos are ridiculous. These guys must be on drugs, not to mention their actual band website is some crazy flash that looks like it was just thrown together, but I guess that's their image. Pretty interesting stuff.

Boy Crisis - L'homme

Boy Crisis - The Fountain of Youth

Boy Crisis - Dressed to Digress

Of course I couldn't do a post without any harder tracks so here is a Nero remix of the Boy Crisis song Dressed to Digress. I just can't stay away from the dirtier side of the industry...

Boy Crisis - Dressed to Digress (Nero Remix)

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THE TWELVES

2009-12-14T02:40:00.011-05:00

The Twelves are a pair of remixer/DJs from Rio de Janeiro, Smanny posted up their remix of 'Boyz' in our Halloween post. They have produced some hella fresh remixes, here is a quick recap of my favorites:

They did a vocal rework and added their own funky flavor, as a result we get one excellent rework.

Fever Ray - Seven (The Twelves Remix)

This track reminds me of Cansei De Ser Sexy in a good way.

Terry Poison - Comme Ci Comme Ca (The Twelves Version II Remix)

This one sounds a little different than the rest. It's a good ol' electronic synth session, upbeat and enjoyable.

Zeigeist - Humanitarianism (The Twelves Remix)

Groovy + Funky = Grunky, a perfect belnd.

Groove Armada - Drop The Tough (The Twelves Remix)

My final selection is a cross between old and new, rock and electronic.

A-Ha - Take On Me (The Twelves Remix)

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Sub Focus

2009-12-13T14:37:00.002-05:00

Back in April 2009, I came across a pretty epic Essentials Mix on BBC Radio 1. It just so happened to be some dude named Sub Focus. I gave it a listen and thought it was pure gold. He has had me hooked with his crazy mashed up remixes for a while now and he is really starting to blow up. I know I have been posting a lot of dubby tracks and no, that isn’t all I listen to but this guy needs props. Seriously, just a few months ago he was not that popular, but now he is making a comeback with his hybrid drum & bass/ dubstep tracks. It blows my mind how he figured out how to fit the two genres together but Sub Focus definitely has something going on here.

When will he come to America to do a set? Who knows, but lets start out by showing him some love. Check out his site, buy his new album, get hooked.

Sub Focus - Could This Be Real

Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (Sub Focus Remix)

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GONNA GET OUT OF CONTROL

2009-12-10T23:24:00.002-05:00

Duosseudo was still on my mind after my last post so I rounded up a few more of their tracks. All I can say is wow! These guys are killing it, yet not one person I have played these tracks for has heard of them! If you are a Duosseudo newbie, get your ears ready for my top track selections.

Dash & Will - Out Of Control (Duosseudo Remix)

The Bird And The Bee - Fucking Boyfriend (Duosseudo Remix)

Gabriella Climi - Save The Lies (Duosseudo Remix)

Duosseudo - Just A Boy (Duosseudo Remix)

Gotye - Hearts A Mess (Duosseudo Remix)

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AUSTRALIA DOES IT BEST

2009-12-09T12:53:00.002-05:00

Where do you look to find up and coming artists? Australia is clearly the answer, which is why I am hooking you up with four hot Australian made and Australian remixed tracks. Some in the music industry have known about Bertie Blackman since 2006 but just recently she started to get attention from people outside of her home continent.

To kick off the Australia on Australia action, I suggest the Mic Newman remix of Blackman’s track ‘Town Of Sorrow’. This is the track that inspired me to post and it’s defiantly worth a listen.

Bertie Blackman - Town Of Sorrow (Mic Newman Remix)

For another nugget, listen to remix duo Duosseudo's new remix of Thump. Yummm.

Bertie Blackman - Thump (Duosseudo Remix)

Now for a little compare and contrast, here are two different takes on Blackman’s ‘Black Cats’. We have remakes by both remix duo Calling In Sick (CIS) and the young blood, Shazam. It’s hard to say which of these is better; though I think I prefer the mellower CIS version.

Bertie Blackman - Black Cats (CIS Remix)

Bertie Blackman - Black Cats (Shazam Remix)

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Slower.

2009-12-08T10:31:00.007-05:00

Alright, so I decided it would be fun to rock a post with some slower bpms. Plastician did a very nice remix of Kosheen's song Guilty. The original is a little bit of a mix between some rock with a few hints of drum and bass. It is actually a pretty interesting genre and it is definitely worth a listen although it is faster paced than Plastician's version. I am definitely loving the Plastician remix of the song with their dubby undertones and slower moving bass line. It is more electronic and definitely more of our style. Check out both of these groups and buy their stuff.

Kosheen - Guilty

Kosheen - Guilty (Plastician Remix)

This next song has been on my top playlist for the past few days. Hot Chip definitely has something special here with their track titled Take It In. The song starts out a little dark and dreary and then there is this great change of mood where the song begins to take on this uplifting persona. Repeat a few times, and you get something out of the ordinary. Listen for yourself.

Hot Chip - Take It In

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Shout Out to the Gamers

2009-12-07T12:03:00.009-05:00

First up we have an ill track from the Mau5 himself. This song totally brings back memories of playing Zelda as a kid and who would have thought that it would make an appearance in such a legit song? Deadmau5 does have some serious skills and we love his one of a kind material. Not to mention, the dude has to be a gamer himself, hence the Space Invader neck tattoo. That's some tough shit.

Deadmau5 - You Need A Ladder

This wouldn't be a serious gamer tribute post without some sort of Tetris song. Ever heard of Tetris? I guess some people used to play it back in the day when 8 bit shit was cool. Anyway, check it. This song was remixed by Electrixx and is honestly the best rendition of the Tetris Theme Song that I have heard to this day. It is dirty, completely out of the ordinary, but yet it still retains the great Tetris beats we have all come to know and love. Enjoy this song and don't forget to give props to Electrixx for once again, producing another killer track.

Electrixx - Tetris
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Huntin' Season

2009-12-05T17:24:00.005-05:00

Its that time of year again. Go shoot some deer. I don't know what Crookers were thinking when they made this video because it does not really go along with the lyrics of the song but I must say, it is pretty ill. The dude in the video seems pretty badass, and the song gives the whole thing a dark and scary feel. Crookers have been coming out with some pretty sweet stuff recently and the Humpstick crew cant wait to get our hands on their next banger.

Crookers - No Security feat. Kelis

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CFCF + HCHC

2009-12-02T01:10:00.003-05:00

Photo by Aaron Blatt

In case you didn’t hear, a member of the HCHC was injured during a DJ battle. We have been spending a lot of time with him in the beat lab/hospital, and we haven’t had time for humping the stick. There is some good news though, we will have a new writer joining us next week!

I consider Montreal to be local to me, but for some reason I don’t go into the city often enough. Its always a good time but I am too busy at the moment to visit.

CFCF is a Montreal DJ and he’s worth checking out, with your ears... Here are three of his newer jams that I hand selected.

CFCF – Big Love

Sally Shapiro – Love In July (CFCF Remix)

Midnight Star – Midas Touch (CFCF Remix)

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4 tha Gurlz!

2009-10-30T17:09:00.006-04:00

Photo by Aaron Blatt

On all hallows eve girlies of all types step out of their prude good girl gear and into the skankiest, sluttiest, and most nakedest nurses that nannies and nerds get to see all year. The fall is falling and winters coming fast but not without a good reason to party. This post will hopefully give some girl somewhere a good fix of booty bumpin, beat blasting, booby bouncing, bliss. Here is to the girls… all the girls!

“Hey boy, when we first met on the 31^st and it was halloween. Ya know what I mean.” I know what you mean… ye wanna be me first mate! You wanna handle my wooden stake and shoot my silver bullets! Light my fire! and rattle my bone!?... Stuff like that might earn me a slap in the face. Good thing there is lots of opportunity not just for love but also laughs. Girls, if you hear a sappy pun or tacky pickup this halloween, enjoy it! Why not? A good laugh is a win win situation. A feminine favorite of mine Benassi Bros- Rockets in the sky (youtube)

More random tracks 4 tha gurlz:

Let the doctor help you get on the dance floor!

Robyn- be mine (ocelot mthfckrs remix)… nice builds and nice drops

M.I.A.- Boyz (the twelves remix) nana na nana na na na na

Dragonette- Fixin to Thrill (Automatic Panic Vs. Dj Cat NYC) Thrilling…

To everyone a wonderful Halloween filled with freaky fun and hopefully some good music. As for the HCHC (Hard Core Humpstick Crew) we’ll be guaranteed some great music with Above and Beyond at the Halloween bash in NYC. It’s the release for anjunabeats vol. 7 a terrific addition to an outstanding series. Im sure at least one of us will let you know how stuffed our pillow cases are with tune tricks and trance treats so make sure to come back for more.

Be safe- Party hard- Don’t get arrested (unless its that pretty police woman with the fuzzy cuffs)

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FREEMASONS

2009-10-18T13:10:00.003-04:00

The Freemasons are a duo of remix artists/producers from the UK.

They came on my radar at the start of 2007 when they worked with Siedah Garrett to produce 'Rain Down Love'. This was the moment when they moved to heavyweight status in dance music production.

Since 2007 they have dropped a massive number of remixes and built their name further as masters of funky house. Check out their myspace for more info.

Funk Fanatics - Love is The Answer (Freemasons Remix)

Beyonce - Ring The Alarm (Freemasons Remix)

Kelly Rowland - Work (Freemasons Remix)

Freemasons - Rain Down Love

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This Class Sucks.

2009-10-15T12:46:00.008-04:00

Some classes just straight up blow. Seriously, I don't understand why we have to take them if there is nothing to be learned. Anyway, enough of that. Today we have a little dubstep for you. Although the genre is pretty much an acquired taste (sound?) these two remixes are still very mellow and have a good lyrical base to go along with the... well... bass.

If you like Chromeo, then you will definitely enjoy Skream's version of their Night by Night song.

Chromeo - Night By Night (Skream Remix)

Imogen Heap knows where it is at when it comes to low key relaxed tunes. This Enigma remix still honors her style but with some added oomph.

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek (Enigma Remix)

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Pop The Glock.

2009-10-13T22:15:00.004-04:00

We really don't know what to say about this song except that it has been stuck in our heads for a while. The video that goes with it is pretty rad and it reminds me a little of the Justice - DANCE music video with animations on inanimate objects. Check out Uffie and enjoy.

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Miike Snow??

2009-10-13T15:11:00.005-04:00

Believe it or not, the new hit sensation Miike Snow, isn't a band named after one of the members. This Swedish band is actually a trio of three very talented artists that consist of Andrew Wyatt who is the songwriter/ vocalist and two producers, Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg. Their songs have some very attractive beats for remixes and have gained popularity amongst the electronic and dub scenes. Caspa did a great job re-working the Black and Blue track with smooth dubby undertones that carry throughout the song. The group was a hit from day one and we hope that they will continue with their mellow upbeat tracks.

Miike Snow - Silvia

Miike Snow - Black and Blue (Caspa Remix)

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KA$HING IN

2009-10-12T00:33:00.003-04:00

KE$HA? Who the fuck is that? It turns out she was featured in the Flo Rida song, Right Round (which sucked a lot). I have a special place in my heart for pop chicks and Kesha's hot new track, Tik Tok is stuck in my head.

So this girl got her hands on auto-tuner and started singing about getting crunk. Is she even old enough to drink? Who knows! What I do know is this track will make the party bump, so enjoy it before it makes it's way onto every seventh-grader's ipod.

KESHA - Tik Tok

Also check her site for free tracks.

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NOT GRUNGE NOT SLIME, ITS OPTIMUS GRYME

2009-10-11T00:10:00.004-04:00

Lost Sheep (thats me on the bottom right)

kind of recently back from NZ, i was reflecting one day and was evaluating my thoughts on dub step. a couple of my kiwi buddies were hard as about it and thus i was afforded heaps of listening opportunities. for some reason i couldnt acquire the taste of the rawness and filth of that wobble or quick pace change; basically I just couldnt handle the beast. upon further review however there has been a musical taste revelation in my life and there is now room in my library. Loud!, Deep, and Dark, Optimus Gryme was the spark* actually it was a few remixes and samples from Caspa (Kids dopest ghost) and Rusko that allowed me to become at all interested, but the first full songs ive enjoyed have been from this NZ native.

Check out Optimus Gryme's website for some free DLs

ive seen the light and a delicate faire maiden filled with barbaric terror has herded me into the right pasture. please excuse the overly excited vibes of personal discovery.

OPTIMUS GRYME - A Millie (dub step rmx)

Playlist: Chubby for Dubby youtube.

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CLASSSSSIXX

2009-10-09T18:49:00.005-04:00

My main man Steve has been getting really into the remix artists known as CLASSIXX, previously Young Americans. He showed me this video which is down right dopetastik. Be sure to check out their myspace and see just how many excellent remixes they have put out. They have a couple of free tracks for download on there as well.

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THIRSTY THURSDAY!

2009-09-17T09:38:00.011-04:00

It's Thursday, get thirsty and have a few drinks. Keeping this one short, so go out and have fun.

Nujax knows what's up when it comes to the beats. This one has some sick dub wobbles.

Nujax - Super Duper Fly

This White Lies Remix by Chase & Status is pretty damn amazing. Sort of an indie lyric feel with a softer, almost dub sounding beat.

White Lies - Death (Chase & Status Remix)

This song has nothing to do with dub and is more house oriented. Merrill Nisker's vocals keep this track interesting and mysterious the whole way through.

Peaches - I Feel Cream

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SUVOMFING G

2009-09-16T18:03:00.008-04:00

A few weeks ago I started getting into tracks from the L.A. artists, Red Foo and Sky Blu (AKA LMFAO). These guys seem fucking crazy, and their beats can rock a party. Some of the videos on their myspace are hilarious, take a look and show some support.

LMFAO - Yes

LMFAO - What Happens at the Party

LMFAO - La La La (Beatards Remix)

Katy Perry - Hot 'n' Cold (LMFAO remix)

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