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Nero Doomsday Banger

2011-08-17T20:33:00.002-04:00

https://www.facebook.com/nerouk

http://soundcloud.com/nerouk

http://www.myspace.com/nerouk

I'm not so sure about the rest of the album but this song rocks, it could be because it reminds me of a Scene from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It's a pretty epic bass heavy beat that's sure to turn some heads and immediately get them rocking.

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Armando De Rosario

2011-06-19T23:12:00.001-04:00

Bringing mighty good vibes with this fresh new track is Miami native Armando Rosario; A cosmic summer track to melt your electric face off. Feel free to check out his Soundcloud or Myspace for more tracks, or drop him 143 characters of love on Twitter or FB.

Armando Rosario - Arcade Room (Original Mix) by ArmandoRosario

http://soundcloud.com/armandorosario

http://www.myspace.com/armandorosario6

https://twitter.com/#!/ArmandoRosario6

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=588727918

Total fucking

2011-01-12T10:59:00.000-05:00

TFPP

Total Fucking Pizza Party

http://ftpp.bandcamp.com/

http://soundcloud.com/tfpp

http://tfpp.net/

Ville Wannabe

2011-01-07T16:54:00.000-05:00

"I'm Ville Wannabe :) I make chiptune music with a bit of an electro spice, tied together with some experimental post-something influence marinade. I have moar tunes at my 8bc profile, and I have a MySpace too for those who are stuck in 2007." - Ville

Free Sampler: Ville Wannabe - Disbelief, Dissociation, Distress (2010)

Wake

2011-01-07T15:09:00.000-05:00

Wake

Myspace.com/wake

soundcloud.com/wake

wa-ke.tumblr.com

proximalrecords.com

circuitreerecords.com

Interview on Circuitree:
http://blog.circuitreerecords.com/2010/08/interview-wake.html

Less words; More Music.

Check out more songs / albums after the page break. (Keep in mind many are free to Download)

Bangers

2010-12-11T11:20:00.000-05:00

Burlington, Vermont’s very own Lazerdisk Party Sex (aka: DJs Pres & ZJ) have once again emerged from the studio, this time with their first ever original track, and take it from us: this one’s definitely worth your listening time.

Aptly titled “Lemonade is still popular” (a few well-placed samples will explain..)Lazerdisk‘s first original outing definitely shows off the duo’s production muscles. Featuring an extremely catchy synth hook, a driving bass-heavy beat and (as mentioned previously..) those samples, the duo have created quite the track.

Of course you don’t have to take our word for it. Listen. Download. Share with you friends. All via the soundcloud player (below). src TheGetDownnn

Lemonade is Still Popular by LAZERDISK PARTY SEX

I don't normally enjoy the brostep, or super redundant dubstep genre; I do however love when things like this pop up.

The Beatles-Eleanor Rigby (4centers Remixx)Wav Download in song Description by Love and Light

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I posted a grouping of mostly fake Daft Punk songs off their new album / Soundtrack for Tron; The album has officially dropped though it's so amazing I'm not inclined to just post it for free; either find it yourself or buy the damn thing!

Here's their amazingly sexy video for "Derezzed".

Daft Punk "Derezzed"
Uploaded by daftpunk. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.

Last but not least; It's not really a song but if you've been paying attention to what's happening with Wikileaks you might enjoy a bit of comical relief and music to go with your news.

Back from the grave

2010-11-13T10:23:00.000-05:00

Is anyone still out there? = P Who cares..

So I'm starting this post up with 3 apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Rebirth, Korg IMS-20, Filtatron Moog app.

First up: ReBirth.
ReBirth has got two different apps, though one is meant for the iPad, the other for the iPhone / iPod. The difference between the two from the start is the resolution, the iPad definitely looks a lot cleaner, which couple with the ability to actually use the multitouch features seems to be the sole reason for the price bump. $6.99 for the iPod / iPhone version, $14.99 for the iPad app.

Built in is 2 TR-303 Basslines, a TR-808 and a TR-909 drum machine. They also throw in some effects though I'm sure if you're planning on exporting any of this you're going to use the effects in your VST or DAW.

Either way its a ton of fun whether you plan to use anything you make with it or not, it's also incredibly easy with quick overwriting options and tons of presets for those who just want to get started.

Next up: Korg IMS-20

Korg has got a new beautiful app designed around the sounds available through a vintage analog synth called the IMS-20. They also decided to pack it with a bit of their kaoss pad technology, and a drum machine to give it a more studio, or DAW feel when producing.

"By combining a recreation of the Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer, an analog step-style sequencer, six-part drum machine, Kaoss-style performance, and a mixer to control it all, the iMS-20 will transform your iPad into one way-cool sound studio for the modern musician – and the analog enthusiast as well! "

Heres a nice video testing out just the mixer and drum machine :

Available for $15.99 until the 31st of January, 2011 @ which time it'll become a whopping $32.99

Next, The Filtratron Moog App.

A beautiful representation of Moog sound, on the iPhone (or whatever iOS device). $4.99 on iTunes

"The heart of the Filtatron is a four-pole resonant Moog Ladder Filter-modelled after the same filter that gives Moog instruments their classic warm, thick character. Use it to shape the sounds supplied by the on-board oscillator, sampler and line input. " - Filtatron

Moog Ladder Filter – 4 pole resonant Moog Ladder Filter, with Lowpass and Highpass modes and adjustable cutoff and resonance parameters.
Oscillator – a high-resolution, alias-free DSP oscillator with sawtooth and square waveforms, adjustable frequency from 0.3 Hz to 2kHz.
LFO – five waveforms: sine, ramp, sawtooth, square, sample & hold, with crossfade and morph between adjacent LFO shapes.
Envelope Follower – uses the volume envelope of sound inputs to sweep the filter, with controls for amount and speed.
Amp and Delay FX Modules – Amp provides warm, smooth overdrive with feedback control. Delay can be modulated by its own LFO (with rate and depth controls) and delay time is smoothly interpolated for analog-style delay time tweaks.
File Sharing – Easily move audio files back and forth between the Filtatron and your computer. Audio Copy and Audio Paste enables sharing audio between the Filtatron and other compatible apps. Built-in email function allows sharing presets with other Filtatron users.
Record and Playback – All audio processed in stereo, 16bit, 44.1kHz resolution. Filtatron will record samples up to 10MB. Tap and Drag sets start and end points for seamless looping. Playback control can be adjusted from double-speed playback all the way down through zero to double-speed reverse.

-via Synthopia

On a side note;

Damon Albarn has told NME that he has been recording a new Gorillazalbum on his iPad.

Speaking in this week's issue (cover date November 13), on UK newsstands now and available digitally worldwide, Albarn said he has been working on a follow-up to'Plastic Beach' while on tour with the band.

"I've made it on an iPad – I hope I'll be making the first record on aniPad," he said. "I fell in love with myiPad as soon as I got it, so I've made a completely different kind of record."

Albarn added that he wants to release the album "before Christmas".

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Refused are fucking dead.

2010-09-25T18:39:00.000-04:00

Myspace Death Crew 77 BB's Last.fm

The Bloody Beetroots featuring Refused - New Noise by Hypetrak

More tracks, and Video after the page break.

Chemical Brothers - Dissolve (Bloody Beetroots Remix) Mirror

The Bloody Beetroots Feat Refused - New Noise Mirror

The Bloody Beetroots are an electro and dance music duo from Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza, Italy. Formed in late 2006 by Bob Rifo, an international indie producer, and DJ tommy tea. Often compared with French band Justice and the Italian DJ duo Crookers, the duo wear Venom masks while performing. The duo had a short tour of the United States in early 2008, alongside label-mate Steve Aoki. In 2008, their song “Butter” was included on the soundtrack for FIFA 09 and “Mac Mac” was featured in 2K Sports’ NBA 2K9.

As well as featuring on Hostage’s ‘Gluttony’ EP - along with Felix Cartal - The Bloody Beetroots have remixed tracks by Fox n’Wolf, Etienne De Crecy, The Toxic Avenger, Goose, and their own take onMichael Sembello’s ‘She’s a Maniac’

Their first LP Romborama was released on August 25th, 2009.

They have also released 3 EP’s; Rombo EP, Cornelius, and Warp (Feat. Steve Aoki) - Last.fm

The bloody Beetroots - Cornelius

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Bonus:

Deadmau5 - Sofi Needs A Ladder by djkkdre

Deadmau5 - a City in Florida Mirror

DIE ANTWOOOOOOOORDs' LP finally coming out.

2010-09-11T20:25:00.000-04:00

www.DIEANTWOORD.com

With a countdown timer (to hit zero on the 12th of October). Die Antwoord is finally bringing their album stateside, thanks to interscope.

Die Antwoord american release

AFX & Die Antwoord

Die Antwoord <3

$0$:

01 In Your Face
02 Enter the Ninja
03 Wat Kyk Jy?
04 Evil Boy
05 Rich Bitch
06 Fish Paste
07 $copie
08 Beat Boy
09 She Makes Me a Killer
10 Doos Dronk
11 Hidden Track

ShobaLeader One;

2010-09-11T20:10:00.000-04:00

http://squarepusher.net/shobaleader-one/

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/squarepusher-talks-shobaleader-one

http://warp.net/records/squarepusher/watch-megazine-video-squarepusher-interview-shobaleader-one/

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Shobaleader One - Megazine Download

Squarepusher has spoken about his new project Shobaleader One and their forthcoming album.

Squarepusher is adept at both live performances and production. One of the world's foremost bass players, the Warp icon is also highly regarded for his brain melting experiments in electronica.

Recently giving a track to Ed Banger, it was clear that something was stirring. Squarepusher announced details of his Shobaleader One project, with a new album set to be released through Warp.

However little else was revealed. Now, though, a new Q&A based press release finds the producer in a more talkative mood.

Q&A after the break.

Squarepusher presents Shobaleader One - Megazine (taken from d'Demonstrator) from Warp Records on Vimeo.

1. What is Shobaleader One?

Shobaleader One is my band. Last summer a bunch of kids got in contact with me. They were talking about forming an ensemble, which I thought was a ridiculous idea but I was impressed by their perseverance so we met up. Their idea was that they wanted the 'fantasy group' I had written about in connection with 'Just A Souvenir' to become a real entity that would record and tour. So we had a go at doing some recording and the story so far is documented on this record.

2. Who is in the band?

Basically a bunch of people who you may or may not have heard of from other bands and projects. Part of their idea is that this music is a completely clean break with whatever they've done in the past so I'm not allowed to mention any names. I can tell you that they are pretty frightening players.

3. What are the aims of Shobaleader One?

The overall aim is to articulate my music through the medium of a band. I always thought that a band would be a limiting thing. I've got very used to being able to make music by programming or playing without having to explain anything to anyone, and I assumed it would slow everything down if I had to. Actually it has made it quicker because I'm not trying to be four people simultaneously any more. I'm not over-explaining anything to them as they've got strong ideas of their own and I want to hear that in the final results.

4. Do you have live plans?

At the moment the plan is to tour next year after we have recorded more material. Playing live is part of the focus of this music. I'm really excited about playing live as this group of musicians is an extremely potent mixture. I've no idea what it's going to be like touring with them as not one of us is what you'd call easy going. Every member of this band is a high-tension freak so who knows what'll end up happening!

5. How did the Mr Oizo remix come about?

That was Pedro's idea from Ed Banger. I've always had respect for that bunch. I thought it would be great because Oizo is on quite a different tip to Shobaleader One.

6. What's next?

I'm writing more material for the band to record. It's an ongoing experiment. Each one of us is trying to develop the sound of their instrument. It's really exciting to be involved with instrumental players who are as into sonic experimentation as much as the actual music. I've also been in contact with Andre from Outkast recently.

7. How would you describe the sound of Shobaleader One and are there any specific sounds, artists or albums that have influenced this new direction?

We are playing my compositions, so in that respect it relates quite clearly to what I've done before, but as I'm not doing much playing or programming it is sonically quite different. It sounds more focused. Lots of musos end up just making their music a platform to display their skill. The great thing about this lot is that although they are great players they keep 99% of that hidden and just use it to give a very acute delivery of the songs.

Musically speaking these kids come from a metal background but they're all bang into really slick R&B which I found quite funny at first but it's making more sense as we go on. The basic premise at the outset was 'space pop' - a utopian pop music hallucination. It's a stand against the affectation of knowing indifference in urban life and its corollary in music. I've always wanted to sabotage coolness as for me music is about laughing and crying, not about standing around smoking cigarettes.

d'Demonstrator tracklisting:

1. Plug Me In

2. Laser Rock

3. Into The Blue

4. Frisco Wave

5. Megazine

6. Abstract Lover

7. Endless Night

8. Cryptic Motion

9. Maximum Planck

Shobaleader One members:

Squarepusher: Bass/vocals

Strobe Nazard: Keyboards

Sten t'Mech: Guitar

Arg Nution: Guitar

Company Laser: Drums

Photo - left to right: Sten t'Mech, Strobe Nazard, Squarepusher, Company Laser, Arg Nution

Photo credit: Donald Milne

Röyksopp: Senior

2010-09-07T09:49:00.000-04:00

Senior is the introverted, dwelling and sometimes graceful counterpart to last year's Junior: brim-full with dark secrets and distorted memories, insisting I'm old, I've got experience... Senior is furthermore an album about age, horses and being subdued, with devils breathing down your neck. Each track is equally as important as its predecessor and successor. We feel that none of the tracks should be regarded outside of this context. Quite a "brave"/stupid thing to do in this day & age of iPods and cherrypicking, one might suggest. We couldn't agree more - hell that's even probably why we did it.
Released by: Dog Triumph / Wall Of Sound / EMI
Release/catalogue number: DOG001
Release date: Sep 13, 2010

http://soundcloud.com/royksopp/sets/senior

SoundCloud Myspace royksopp.com Wiki

Better than Saturday Morning Cartoons.

2010-09-04T10:44:00.000-04:00

Buh-buh-buh-boooyyys Noooiiiiiize. = P

BNR 50th release anniversary EP just hit the internets.

Very excited.

Download:

Boys Noize, “1010″

Boys Noize – 1010

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Moogist

2010-09-02T23:47:00.000-04:00

http://www.Moogist.com/

http://www.Myspace.com/MoogistMusic

http://www.Reverbnation.com/Moogist

http://SoundCloud.com/Moogist

peep more videos and songs after the page break

Skream VS Moogist Mashup by moogist

"Frying Panda" (Hypermoog Mix) by moogist

316 by moogist

Matt & Kim – Cameras

2010-09-02T12:09:00.000-04:00

Cameras by mattandkim

New song by Matt and Kim from the album "Sidewalks", out in November 2010.

Myspace SoundCloud http://mattandkimmusic.com/

"In the video are such things as kim wanting to gag while in a dumpster, my hip F’n killin me while trying play in a freezer (of a refrigerator), and a wet t-shirt contest between kim and i while playing music in the shower, (that’s half true) and us in some other equally stupid places.

It premiers on MTV2 today at 4pm, 8pm and 10pm. and i’ve heard we’re sorta speckled in through out the day on that station, minute segments of us saying embarrassing things and what not. also i believe we host a show called “rock the deuce” tonight. If you don’t have cable like us you can see the video monday on greenlabelsound. com or our myspace." - matt and kims myspace

The Wilderness Downtown

2010-09-02T10:33:00.000-04:00

The Wilderness Downtown is an extraordinary HTML Video / Project (credits) that utilizes google maps to create a personalized music video. A must watch for any internet junkie, music head, or whatever.

http://www.thewildernessdowntown.com

http://www.arcadefire.com/

http://www.myspace.com/arcadefireofficial

Grovesnor 'Nitemoves' Remix Contest

2010-09-02T10:26:00.000-04:00

REMIX CONTEST FROM FOAM

Nitemoves from Grovesnor. Ends Sep 13th.

http://forum.foem.info/viewforum.php?f=110

Rules, files and links after the break

Artist	:	Grovesnor aka Rob Smoughton (from Hot Chip), London, UK
Label	:	Lo Recordings from Shoreditch, London, UK Other Lo Recs artists are Aphex Twin, Jean-Jaques Perrey, Luke Vibert, Black Devil and many more
Links	:	Grovesnor Lo Recordings
Wiki	:	Grovesnor Lo Recordings
Interview	:	Dazed Digital
Track	:	Grovesnor - Nitemoves
Comment	:	We as the FOEM crew think, this track has the ultimate potential to become a superhit. Make sure the remixes really transport the emotions of the original track.
wOOt?	:	Remix the track. 2 remixes per artist is maximum
Style	:	Everything is allowed.
Prizes	:	At least 1 release of a winner's remix on Lo Recordings Winner gets a yearly Pro Account on Soundcloud Runners up get yearly Lite Accounts on Soundcloud
Schedule	:	June 14th to September 13rd, 2010
Material	:	Get the samples via the FOEM forum
Jury	:	Rob and the Lo Recs team
Submit	:	Submit your remixes via the FOEM forum
Notes	:	Don't send your tracks directly to the artist or the label Do your very own style Take your time to remix, remember, a winning track takes time Master your track but keep a raw version so Lo Recs can master it No legal recourse. The judges' decisions are final Create something unique

		CLICK HERE TO GET DIRECTLY TO THE CONTEST

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Circuitree Records Invterview W/ Wake

2010-08-31T09:30:00.000-04:00

Wake is Matt Hettich, an Oakland based producer who has been involved with Circuitree Records from the beginning. He's one of our favorite producers and is getting some serious love from everyone from URB and XLR8R to NPR and TOKiMONSTA. In fact, he was just recently featured on one of her mixes alongside luminaries like Flying Lotus, Take and well, Biggie. Wake also has a serious way with words, and I think has the potential to write the next great American novel. In this interview he tells us what's new and about his dreamworld, in which "The Future of Girlfriends" is revealed.

Photo by Rhea Cutillo

<a href="http://catalogrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wake-meat-mountain">Meat Mountain by Catalog Records</a>

<a href="http://wake.bandcamp.com/track/trouble-the-with-live-at-signal-flow">Trouble The With (Live at Signal Flow) by Wake</a>

<a href="http://wake.bandcamp.com/album/the-future-of-girlfriends">On Impending Manhood by Wake</a>

Check out the rest of the interview along with more photos and songs after the break or peep the rest of the interview on their website itself @ http://circuitreerecords.com/

Panther God: Seems like some big stuff is happening in the world of Wake as of late. Can u tell us what's new?

Wake: Well, my good friend Sahy Uhns (Charlie Burgin) started a label (Proximal Records) with grammy winning composer producer, Jeff Elmassian. They just released their first official compilation (Proximity One: Narrative of City)! The comp. has been getting a ton of attention-- it was on NPR's "First Listen" and has been reviewed favorably all over the place! I am totally jazzed because Daedelus is on the record and he has been one of my favorite musicians since I was an early teen! Also, TOKiMONSTA (also on the comp) put my tune "Buttabump" in a mix alongside herself and Notorious BIG (downloadhere.) That really made me feel validated as an electronic musician!

I also just got my MFA-- for some reason I keep forgetting that!

PG: Yah, you went to Cal Arts and then Mills for Electronic Music studies. What was that like, and what are the benefits of such an education?

W: Man, I loved it! Before CalArts, I was one of a few kids I knew making music with my computer-- it was hard to get better being in such a small group. When I got to CalArts I was placed right in the center of a group of really excellent computer musicians! Everyone was making beats, writing software, designing controllers, and all we'd do was talk music! I learned so much from having a community like that! On top of that, I was able to take really good classes inmax/MSP, Reaktor, Recording, Compsition/Music Theory, Multimedia Art, Javanese and Balinese Gamelan, etc...

Mills was great for similar, but different reasons. For one, Mills has such a history and recognizing that I was about to become part of this history really helped my self confidence as a musician! The Mills crowd was much less interested in drum machines than myself or the CalArts group had been (which was difficult at first) and I found myself really questioning what I should focus on during my two years there. I decided to work on my abilities as a live and improvisational computer musician-- mostly because Mills has such an amazing faculty, all of whom are experts in that stuff! Mills was a really great place to take what CalArts had planted and nurture it...

I guess it's a little too soon-- I probably won't really know what the benefits were, but I definitely feel like I have a much deeper understanding of music and computer music than before (or even without )?
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<a href="http://wake.bandcamp.com/album/mynewsun">TequilaMockingbird by Wake</a>
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Photo by Dan Macanulty

PG: Your father is a poet and your mother an "environmentalist," What's it like to have such cool supportive parents?

W: It's great. I talk to one of them pretty much ever day. When I was studying Psychology and Music at liberal arts college, they sat me down and told me that I really should go to art school. I can talk to my dad for hours about the artistic process! My mom and I talk about any and everything-- from astrology, to relationships, to books, movies, music, and life in general! Plus, they've been exposing me to great, off the wall stuff since I was a baby! Now, it's even more fun because my sister just graduated with a degree in sculpture from RISD and she sends me art books and pieces as presents! I really respect my family and I'm totally blessed to be related to them!

My dad gave me DJ Shadow's Endtroducing for Christmas when I was 11-- that album is totally responsible for where I am right now! Now that I think about it-- I think my aunt gave it to me, but I feel like my dad told her to? I'll have to ask him!

Plus, if my dad had never been your professor, I don't know if we would be friends and collaborators right now (For those of you who don't know: PG and I met at Sweat Records in Miami- when it was in the back of Churchills Pub. I was there with Hydroplane for a show he was playing. My friend and I were talkin' crap about Thom Yorke (which annoyed you, PG, didn't it? yes it did a bit, music snobs! hehe) and there was this totally AMAZING music playing in the store. I asked Paul what it was (because I really wanted to buy it) and it turned out that it was him (PG-13 vs DK1)! Anyway, I gave him my e-mail and a week or so later he wrote and asked if I was related to one of his favorite professors-- my dad...)!

PG: Man, I love that story. Speaking of collaborators / friends...who came up with the name Total Fucking Pizza Party, (or TFPP for short), and what is the project?

W: I don't really know if it was Bob (DennyDennyBreakfast) who came up with TFPP, but I bet it was? We were living together at the time and saying a lot of bullshit! Total Fucking Pizza Party is an internet based collaboration between DDB and myself. When I moved in with Bob, I got him into Renoise Tracker and so now we both use Renoise, which makes it easy to send songs back and forth. We used to make really spastic music (I think we were both listening to a lot of Team Doyobi)-- sending MODs back and forth and just totally destroying/messing with whatever the other had done in it! Then Bob started singing on the tracks and we sort of shifted into a middle ground-- we decided to make pop songs, but we were still way too "IDM"-- most of Phil Spectator (our free album you can get at tfpp.net) was made this way/with these ideas. For our new stuff, we've been really focused on the idea of the pop song and how to make interesting pop music. We had a talk about making hundreds of songs and picking 10 for our next record, and we're moving along on that. I'm really proud of the stuff we've been doing and we're both excited to do a release with Circuitree!

PG: So are we! Hey I heard you have a new toy. It's a new synth right?

W: Yeah, it's so great! It's an MFB Kraftzwerg-- semi-modular analog synth...3 vco, 2 lfo, 2 envelopes, ring mod, noise, dual amp... For some reason the MIDI to CV won't work with my computer yet-- been talking with the shop about getting that fixed-- but I can just hook it to my MC202 and sequence it from there! I've always wanted a little modular and this thing kills! Now that I have this synth, I feel like I've actually got a good little studio! It's really fun to turn knobs to make sounds-- you can just play around to make tracks! I borrowed a TR909 from my friend Greg (of Eats Tapes and the Pacific Housing Authority) for part of the summer and that really made me want a nice drum machine! It'd be cool to make tracks without touching the computer!

PG: You moved from LA to Oakland not too long ago...can u compare the two for us?

W: I've been in Oakland for 2 years. I love Oakland-- it's a really unique place with a lot of very troubled, intense, and creative energy... It's also very small... LA was unique, and troubled, but BIG! I lived in LA for 3 years and I got tired of the driving! I think that there is a lot of really great stuff going on in that city-- it's just so damn hard to get to! They're hard to compare-- I miss the people a lot and LA has a vibrant electronic music scene, but it actually rains in Oakland (during the winter) and I was really starting to miss that! The Bay Area is full of artists and creative people! AND I've made some great friends here (as well as imported them-- DennyDennyBreakfast, Hydroplane, andKnobGoblin to name a few)! Plus, I've wanted to live in the Bay Area since I was a kid! It's actually really hard to compare the two places though-- they're very different but both are strong in their own ways!

<a href="http://wake.bandcamp.com/album/and-the-giving-hand">Last September by Wake</a>

Photo by Rhea Cutillo

PG: Seen any good movies lately? Any good books?

W: Yep! Saw and really loved Mr. Lonely-- the Harmony Korine film! I saw Cremaster 3 by Matthew Barney at a theatre in San Francisco, and I'm not sure if I liked it or not... I just got The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky-- which is supposed to be amazing (I havent watched it yet)! Also, The Room by Tommy Wiseau is hilarious-- worst best movie ever. As far as books go, I recently read Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned by Wells Tower and it's now one of my favorites! I'm reading St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell and am really into it-- it'll probably score high up on my list once I'm done! I'm also reading The Four Fingers of Death by Rick Moody, which has been pretty good so far!

PG: What IS the future of girlfriends? (Really)

W: A few years ago I had this dream:

I woke up on the ground in the desert, the sky was red and smokey, there was nothing around. Far off in the distance, I saw what looked like a line of people stretching across the desert and, being as there wasn't anything else around, I decided to investigate. When I finally reached the line, it was made up of gorgeous naked women. None of them noticed me. They were all waiting in religious rapture, looking straight ahead and moving as one being through the desert. I followed the line, walking slowly and investigating the dessert shrubs, the sky, and these women. After what felt like hours I came upon a Mayan pyramid-- the line stretched up the front and then back down the other side. At the top there was an ornate temple and in front of it there stood a sacrificial alter and a half man/half bird priest. The women were subjecting themselves to bizarre sexual acts upon the alter. The priest was dancing and chanting behind them. Strung across the top of the temple was a white vinyl banner with black block text that read "This is The Future of Girlfriends". I woke up.

Later the same week I had another dream. In it, I was in possession of a flying carpet. It was the future and I was in a cloud city in the sky. My robot wife and I took the flying carpet out for a picnic. We sat on the edge of the city, in a park, and watched the clouds roll by from the edge of a cliff (like an ocean below us). The sun was setting-- pink and purple. "This is The Future of Girlfriends" kept swimming through my mind.

Both of those dreams felt really profound-- I was feeling a bit lonely as far as girlfriends go. I wanted to be a part of late night handholding sessions on the beach and all that! Anyway-- I was making a lot of cloud city style music and I just sort of thought it was a great sentence!

That e.p. will probably be coming out on Proximal sometime soon?

PG: Can't wait man, thanks for the interview...keep writing! Beats and stories!

Be on the lookout for the forthcoming Wake EP on Proximal Records, and the TFPP LP on Circuitree. Then there's the Tokimonsta mixtape, with the "Buttabump," as well as a handful of other great releaseshere, and here, and here.

<a href="http://proximalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beat-stew-vol-2">A-Team by Proximal Records</a>

Aphex Twin + DIE ANTWOORD (The Videos)

2010-08-29T10:21:00.000-04:00

http://warp.net/records/aphex-twin

http://www.facebook.com/DieAntwoord http://www.myspace.com/dieantwoord

A few days ago I posted about some news on Die Antwoord planning to be on stage w/ Aphex. Here's some videos of Die Antwoord, Aphex Twin and the collaboration (though it's all youtube so don't expect top quality.

we made up such a cute little hook thing wif Aphex yesterday: Yo-landi goes: I'M OLD ENOUGH TO BLEED! I'M OLD ENOUGH TO BREED! LOOK MUM I'M ON THE MICROPHONE, FLOWING ON THE BEAT! Aphex thought of the 1st part, Yo-landi thought of the 2nd part, Ninja just stood there picking his nose

Stay tuned for updates!

Check more out from both Aphex Twin and Die Antwoord after the break!

GET MOTHER FUCKING DWNTWN!

2010-08-28T13:55:00.000-04:00

DWNTWN is part of a collective of DJs, Producers, Graphic Artists, Radio Talent, Photographers, Event Planners, Promoters, Dancers, and overall party beasts, hellbent on dance music domination.

http://night-thieves.com/ Facebook/NightThieves DWNTWNs Soundcloud

Marvin Gaye - Got to Give it Up (DWNTWN's Got to Give it Bass Remix) by DWNTWN

Air/Breakbot - So Light is her Footfall (DWNTWN Edit) by DWNTWN
Interpol - Obstacle 1 (DWNTWN's Fuckin' with a Classic Remix) by DWNTWN
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl (DWNTWN Bootleg Edit) by DWNTWN
Gossip - Vertical Rhythm (DWNTWN Remix) by DWNTWN

Deadmau5 + Wolfgang Gartner. Smooth moves.

2010-08-28T13:38:00.000-04:00

Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner - Untitled (Preview) by VacayWave
I’ve been looking for this frickin vitamin forever and ever. I first heard these two tracks down in miami during WMC week and have been on the lookout ever since. Well, I’ve got two top nootch previews for your audible enjoyment. Keep a tight eye on Wolfgang Gartner cuz I have a feeling the full version of these tracks will be released very shortly.

Dear Wolfgang,
I know you have a stockpile of vitamins so please release some man, the kids need their vitamins.
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Video and more downloads after the jump.

Wolfgang Gartner - Illmerica ? (Preview) Mirror
Wolfgang Gartner - Untitled 2 + Vocal (Preview) Mirror

AFX & ANTWOORD. Pussy galore.

2010-08-26T08:20:00.000-04:00

Die Antwoord photo by Sean Metalerkamp

Die Antwoord always seemed to be born out of Aphex Twin’s classic“Windowlicker” video, so it makes a lot of sense that the South African rap act will perform with the electronic music godhead at this weekend’s London Electronic Dance Festival.

The news comes straight from Die Antwoord’s Facebook: “Yo NINJA and YO-LANDI are going to bum rush APHEX TWINS set at LED to kick some next-level raps with the Grand Master himself…in your fokken face poes.” And we just confirmed the collaboration with DA’s U.S. label— this thing is for real.

Check back next week for what is sure to be a completely bonkers YouTube fan video.

via Pitchfork.com

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And if you don't know, know you know. These guys are a trip, much love to them, I hope they keep blowin' up.

Taxijam presents Die Antwoord from taxijam on Vimeo.

Check out more videos after the break.

Die Antwoord // Enter The Ninja
Uploaded by le-pere-de-colombe. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.

Lo Fi Fnk, Ho

2010-08-24T13:23:00.000-04:00

Myspace Myspace for Remixes Wiki Blog
Lo-Fi-Fnk is a Swedish electropop-band. They have released two EPs, We Is in 2002 and in 2005 they released ...And the JFG?. In April 24, 2006 they released their first studio album, Boylife. Since that they have toured the world, in 2008 they started working on their second album, anticipated to be released in 2010. In January 2010 they released the single Marchin' In and the video, directed by Mattias Johansson.
Ever so lightly reminding me of cut copy at times, can't wait to see 'em tour.

10.Lo-Fi-Fnk - Want U by HeR0
Lo-Fi-Fnk - Sleepless by Freeman PR
Lo-Fi-Fnk - Change Channel by Brasky
Lo-Fi-Fnk - Marchin In by WithoutForks
LO-FI-FNK - Layin' Lo by Freeman PR

Videos after the page break!

1.2GBs of Free Samples

2010-08-24T12:37:00.000-04:00

Ableton's favorite sound designers have developed a rich collection of instruments custom-made for Ableton Live: the Partner Instruments. Now, we're giving away the Partner Instrument Compilation — a free 2.9GB Live Pack that provides a selection of content taken from the Partner Instruments. It includes everything from acoustic pianos and electronic drums to exotic instruments and cinematic soundscapes.

Partner Instrument Compilation (download size: 1.2GB)

Check out more info and peep some sounds after the jump.

The Partner Instrument Compilation includes:

58 Instrument Racks
16 Drum Racks
5 Live Sets
80 Live Clips

System Requirements:

Ableton Live 8, Suite 8, or Intro, version 8.1.3 or higher (get the latest update)
2.9GB available hard drive space

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I look to you, Miami Horror

2010-08-24T11:56:00.000-04:00

Here’s all you need to know about the new Miami Horror album, Illumination: if all the songs were as catchy, lighthearted and damn near perfect as “Holidays” it would be an instant dance classic. Sadly, that’s not the case, but we can sit back and enjoy the breezy, filtered disco bounce of this magnificent slice of fun and wonder about all the things that might have been…. src

Myspace Wiki Vimeo Last.fm Miamihorror.com/

Miami Horror - Holidays by Hypetrak

Miami Horror - Make You Mine by pacificfestival

Miami Horror - Don't Be On With Her (Treasure Fingers Remix) by pacificfestival

Moon Theory from Miami Horror on Vimeo.

NAPT*

2010-08-24T11:42:00.000-04:00

Following their sell out Australian tour NAPT are giving away their N-Funk DJ battle weapon remix of Miike Snow's "Black And Blue", which also features Passion Pit's "Sleepyhead", as part 2 of their Contraband series. Hold tight for their forthcoming new single "Emotion", out later this year, with remixes, from amongst others DnB superstars Brookes Brothers.

Stay up to date with NAPT shows and more online here:

TWITTER NAPT-MUSIC.COM BEATPORT
MYSPACE LAST.FM FACEBOOK

NAPT Contraband Part 1 - "Dateline" - Juice 24.09.10 by NAPT

EXCLUSIVE - NAPT "Narcotics" [preview clip] by NAPT

EXCLUSIVE - NAPT "Fuck Critics" [preview clip] by NAPT

NAPT ft G-Double "Beats And Rhymes" by NAPT