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Check Yo Ponytail 2 is back to its regularly scheduled Tuesday night for the evening, bringing in a special selection of artists to groove to. Headlining the evening is Brooklyn-based duo, Light Asylum. With their electro-influenced gothic melodies and haunting vocals from the lovely Shannon Funchess, it should be a riviting live performance from the two. Added to the lineup as well are Chelsea Wolfe, who brings a dark and eerie take on folk music, Tearist a dicotic, DIY-electronic duo, Violet Tremors, two ladies with a unique all-encompassing aesthetic, and Slow Motion DJs. A night chock-full of interesting duos and a new generation of music blending bands and electronic production. Each of these artists have electrical presences on stage making this an evening not recommended to be missed.

As always with CYP2, an exclusive mixtape has been provided, this time from Light Asylum. Nice and dark.

His latest venture, a drumstep tune called “The 10 Dub Commandments” brings along with it a music video, both of which are premiering here for your viewing and listening pleasure. The video ventures across the US on Pete’s many adventures (err… shenanigans perhaps) and presents a lineup of exactly what the title itself presents: ten commandments. My only amendment: party on.

Just last week a few of SMOG‘s artists released a brand new EP on San Francisco’s Sublife Recordings. The 5 track release features five different takes on the title track, a collaborative effort between Kelly Dean and Kemst. The track is deep and and features sounds signature to Sublife, along with classic dub inspired vocals from Kemst. Pawn‘s remix goes even deeper and darker, while Lukeino brings a D&B vibe to the mix. Both the original and the Pawn remix feature dub edits as well, rounding out the EP to all ends of the dub spectrum.

Kelly Dean was nice enough to provide us with his latest mix for KROQ, as well as handing us a new remix he whipped up for download FREE through Media Contender.

To add to the evening, The Juggernaut will also be making an appearance in celebration of the release of his new EP “The Hustle” on the SMOG imprint. Finally, one half of CAMO UFOs and arguably the man with the best beard in Los Angeles, Nate Day will be there to open up the evening. If tonight is anything like last time we took over La Cita, you’re not going to want to miss it. The best part? It’s FREE with RSVP until 11, and only $5 after. Score.

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Up next in the Futra world is the LA edition of the Surefire Sound Spring Tour, in celebration of the release of both Addison Groove and Doc Daneeka‘s album releases earlier this year. With both albums released on Modeselektor’s 50Weapons label, the two are able to bond together in a tour ready to fire up clubs all over. Addison Groove, a veritable heavyweight in the UK bass scene, has been an important addition to the musical repertoire with his innate ability to cater to the both the dubstep world and the house and techno scenes. Doc Daneeka, champion of the small but well-appreciated label Ten Thousand Yen, is also making a very greatly-anticipated appearance, and with deep and effective bass lines and an ability to blend styles into something that leaves you somewhat unsure of the exact sound that leaves you reeling after the show, his set is not one you’re going to want to miss. Of course, our nearest and dearest in the underground music scene, Kuru, will be there in support of the night.

Kuru has provided the next round of Futra’s brilliant podcasts, and it’s ready just in time to hype the upcoming festivities on Thursday. Chock full of immense tracks that envelop every sense of the deep and meaningful side of the house and techno universe, it’s a mix that can be appreciated for a long time to come. You can download it below and subscribe to the series via iTunes here.

Track/Cliplist:

Jane’s Addiction – Three Days
Tom Flynn – Jerry’s Liquor Store
Nouveau Yorican – Nueva (John Roman Remix)
Boddika & Joy Orbison – Swims
Untold – Luminous
Unbalance – Wanna Be Yours
Paul Woolford, Psycatron – Stolen (Dub One)
Tessela – Darlene Please
Worthy – Shy Look
Christian Martin – Waiting
Tessela – Let Up
XI, Eezir – Lone Lifter (XI Remix)
Vince Watson – Sequential (Paul Woolford Remix)
Spreo – Superbus
Guy Andrews – Textures
Laura Jones, Maceo Plex – Love In Me (Maceo Plex Remix)
Shackleton, Pinch – Burning Blood
Paul Woolford, Bobby Peru – Erotic Discourse (Audiojack Remix)
Carl Lekebush, Alan Fitzpatrick – Steady Motion (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
Shifted – Colour Of The Fall
Guy Gerber – Stoppage Time
Marc Marzenit – Unexpiritualized (Peter Heller Remix)
Beastie Respond – Syncopy (Blawan’s Trecther Mechanica)
Max Cooper – Simplexity
Blawan – Shader
Clouds – Optic
Objekt – Porcupine
Whyt Noyz – Volcano
Seiji – More Of You
Addison Groove – Night To Remember
Shadow Child – Rustic Chip
Disclosure – Flow
T. Williams – Malfunction feat. Alix
T.E.E.D. – Tapes & Money (Eats Everything Dubwork)
Salva & Grenier – Wake The Dead
HaHaha, Mia Dora, Raksha – High Sheen
Martyn, Redshape – We are You in the Future (Redshape Remix)
Shakedown – Drowsy With Hope

Our friend Cru Joness headed over to Atlanta to meet up with Dell and friends in anticipation for the record, capturing the charm and friendship shared between everyone on the album. From the graphic designer to the partiers to the producers and everyone between, Dell seems to have a strong team under his wings.

You can, of course, go ahead and purchase the album through iTunes here. But as an added bonus, AC and Dell have kindly provided the title track “Volume II” for you to download for free. Get hyped.

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Tiga, head of Turbo Recordings and generally one of the most awesome musical personalities of all time, is heading the night, along with Crosstown Rebels’ brilliant Damian Lazarus, and Australia’s champion Light Year. Of course, let’s not forget CYP2′s resident badman Franki Chan will be there to kick off the night as well. Each of these four men have been holding their own in the music game, with names that no DJ nor fan will soon forget. Forging their way past trends, cliches, and pigeonholes, they’ve all been creating music that continually raises the bar and pushes the scene forward.

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for this show. Everyone on the bill is an amazing performer with a keen ear for great music and the skills to match. In anticipation for the evening’s festivities, Light Year has provided an excellent hour-long mix to hype everyone up. It’s a lively and tasteful travel through Light Year’s style, with tinges of the styles Damian Lazarus and Tiga have in the mix as well. Enjoy, and see you all Thursday.

PS- As an added bonus, if you haven’t seen Tiga’s “Ciao Means Forever” interview series… you need to. Seriously.

The remix of Triage‘s “Radium” is SPL’s first venture into the 110 BPM realm, and as you’ll quickly discover, it’s a big one. Grab the remix while you still can, as it’s only being offered up for free download for a limited time. Triage’s EP drops tomorrow, with appearances and remixes from SPL, Antiserum, The Bassist, Chewie, Riskotheque, and Jaden.

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Two legendary names in the bass scene, SMOG and Respect, are partnering up for an eventful Saturday this weekend. Commandeering the stage at the legendary Hollywood House of Blues with a slew of each of their own artists, SMOG and Respect are champions at their game. Each DJ will definitely be bringing their big guns and their A-game to support their team, and to face the supreme talent seen on either side. The night is only a whopping five dollars with RSVP, which can be done in 5 seconds on the SMOG website. And in celebration of the beginning of pool party season, what better place to end your Saturday than down the street from The Standard?

To get you extra amped for the night, Scooba put up one of his recent sets at Respect for you all to enjoy.

We got Meech to hand us over a lovely hour long mix through an exciting and energetic selection of bonafide house tunes. Keep an eye out for Meech’s upcoming return to the US with a selection of tour dates in California and the west coast. Lots of love from Canada on this one!

Sup Meech? How are you? How was WMC?

Hey! All is great! Wishing I was still in Miami, as the weather in Toronto does not compare! WMC was awesome this year, it’s always a good time to meet up with old friends, make new ones & really let loose.

Tell us a little about your musical venture, Meech.

I’m a dj/producer from Toronto, Canada with a never ending appetite. I started to DJ a very long time ago, when “EDM” was only allowed to be played in sketchy lofts and the only drink of choice was Pabst… Some things never change, eh? I finally started focusing on producing in the past few years, and here I am now!

What do you think is the biggest hurdle in learning to produce, or in releasing your records?

Finding your “sound” is probably the biggest challenge when first starting out. Once you figure that out the second hardest hurdle is finding a “suitable” label. I feel a lot of artists lack a sensible business side and just release anywhere for the sake of releasing. I’ve been fortunate to have received early support from the likes of Discobelle Records and Demento Mori, labels which care about the product as much as they do about the artist.

Any studio or pre/post set rituals?

This one is simple… Food, food & more food.

You’ve definitely got the breezy and charming house sound down… where do you derive that inspiration from? Is there a particular element/vibe/sound you like to keep prominent in your stuff? Or another you’re leaning towards mixing in?

I love house music, especially the classic Chicago-driven sound. But I also love techno and I would be lying if I didn’t say I loved electro midst its hype a few years back. The one consistent element I like to maintain is making all tracks “DJ-friendly” with an intro/outro for it to be mixed in/out easily.

What’s one piece of equipment or software you wish existed for DJing? For producing?

Hologram synths!

Dream festival/gig/place you’d like to play?

New Years Day in Sydney, Aus!

What’s up next for Meech?

I’ll be heading out to Europe in June and doing some US tour dates in the Summer. I’ll also be part of Fool’s Gold new compilation “Clubhouse” and I have an upcoming remix for Krazy Baldhead which will be out on Ed Banger sometime in the Spring/Summer.

Tell us a bit about what you’ve provided for us at Media Contender.

I am providing you with a mix that should take you in a journey of highs & lows featuring a few exclusives with some old and some newer jams.

Tracklist:

Rhythim is Rhythim – Strings of Life
Maelstrom – House Music
Trevino – Derelict
Meech – Somethin
Rene Kuppens – Star Drumz
L-Vis 1990 – Video Drone
Joyce Muniz & Shanti Roots – Maluca
Zombie Disco Squad – Danca Do Zumbi
Meati & Meech – Favela
AutoKratz – Splinters (Keith & Supabeatz remix)
Clouds – Sucker
DJ Pierre – Acid Beats
F+S – Acid One
Larry Heard presents Mr. White – The Sun Can’t Compare