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EDM News: Sensation Is Coming Back To The US For An Extended Tour

Neda Jouliet — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:35:46 +0000

Good day ya’ll, I’ve got some epic news coming straight from us to you. Sensation, one of the world’s largest global dance music event experiences, will be coming to the US this fall. Here’s the quick back-story on Sensation for those of you who don’t know: Sensation was launched in 2000 by Dutch company ID&T and has since become the largest global dance music event experience. To date, ID&T has produced over 80 Sensation shows worldwide before millions of people.

It’s truly the most spectacular dance and music phenomena in the world…all in a sea of white. Now many of you may remember that Sensation came to the US for the first time last October, and after that successful launch with two sold out performances at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Sensation is gearing up to come and share the beyond epic experience with the rest of us. Now they will be making a special announcement through a video teaser today, May 13th at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST, which you will be able to watch with yours truly, the Magnetic family.

Here’s another fun piece of news for you to chew on whilst you wait: Sensation is offering a very special promotion in which they will be inviting fans to be “Club Members.” Now what that means is that Club Member fans will be able to gain access to the pre-sale and acquire exclusive updates on Sensation. Now the URL is currently being built, but to become a club member fans need only to fill out a form. All of this information and more will be revealed before you know it, so for now be sure to have your web-page open and your browser set to Magnetic at the appropriate time to see the teaser. In the meantime, we invite you to watch the after movie of Sensation at the Barcays Center last October and get yourselves hyped!

Check out the video below and don’t forget, 3 pm EST/12PM PT!

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A Chat With Dan Ghenacia, ahead of Culprit’s Rooftop Sessions

Rishabh Bhavnani — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:59 +0000

This weekend Culprit LA is back with it’s second installment of the label’s premiere rooftop parties at the The Standard Hotel. This Sunday’s session features PBR Streetgang, Frech techno maestro- Dan Ghenacia and Plastic Love. I had the opportunity to catch up with Dan-chatting about his new record label, Circo Loco- Ibiza and more. It’s been a tremendous year for the man described as, “Paris After Hours King”. His acidic and hypnotizing productions create the perfect vibes for the season. To get Culprits summer sessions started, PBR put together this fresh deep mix to give you a taste of what to expect this Sunday. Come kick off the summer with the coolest crowds in LA!

You lived in San Diego back in the early 90’s, could you tell us how the west coast’s sunshine influence your sound from then to the present? What were some of the early Deep House records that you were listening to?

My main influence, when I was living in San Diego, was the local hero mark e quark. This guy was my mentor, he was the first dj I heard mixing so different styles from house to techno – mixing Minimal German Deep techno with some New Jersey classic vocal house. It’s something kind of usual today but it was not in ’95-‘96. I got my inspiration from him and this is what me and my crew are still doing today. Check the compilation ‘Sun Frenchies Co’ I did back in the day for Magic Garden- it’s a tribute of the west cost sound I was playing.

You’re playing in LA this weekend at Culprit’s famous rooftop parties. How do your prepare for events such as this? Do you spin tracks on the fly or have a set list in mind before the show?

I always spin tracks on the fly. There is no way for me to prepare a set, you have to be connected with the crowd and I don’t use Traktor or FX. I simply play vinyl and cd’s and you don’t need to get prepared for that. You just need to play a lot not to loose the flow. We are music lovers and our tricks is our tracks.

Circo Loco season starts in a couple of weeks. Could you tell us what you have in store for the summer in Ibiza? What are you most excited about?

The summer is going to be intense I am playing almost every week at DC10! I am very excited because we are renting a villa all season with the Apollonia crew—Dyed Soundorom, Shonky, and the our wives and girlfriends. It’s the best moment of the year to be with your best friends, deep into the music and living all together. Living the dream!

Could you identify three upcoming artists that you’re listening to at the moment?

Djebali is one of my favorite with his vinly-only label. His releases are always good I play all his music. The artist Point G is one of the big comebacks for this year. We repressed his track ‘Underwater’ on Apollonia to prepare his comeback on the underground scene. He’s gonna do a new live act, it’s going to be massive. There is also Tolga Fidan who is on the circuit for a while but I am completely hypnotized by his music.

What is the biggest difference between Freak n Chic and Apollonia? Is there a certain kind of sound you guys are trying to go for with Apollonia? Tell us about upcoming releases? Any collaborations coming up? What is it like working with Dyed Soundroom and Shonky?

Freak n’Chic was the typical platform label, it put out the first releases of artist like Jamie Jones, Dyed and Shonky, and many more. All the artists who signed on Freak n’Chic have their own label and career now. Apollonia doesn’t have the same goal of discovering new talent, it’s more a representation of the music we like and we make, working with artists that are at a similar stage in their career as us. And there won’t be a release on Apollonia every 3 weeks like we did in the past. Working with Dyed and Shonky on Apollonia the label and playing b2b is the most natural thing in the world, we’ve been friends and partners now for so many years.

The next EP is the first ever Apollonia ‘Team’ EP, we have also been working on the latest compilation for the Fabric Series, on which the we have included these new tracks. We are doing some more represses, one from Callisto who recently passed away. Again the track is included on the Fabric compilation, as a tribute to him.

If you weren’t a DJ you would be a …. And why?

I would probably work in contemporary art with my family but to be honest I don’t think I would be as happy as I am today, music is my life.

Experience: Area 51

Neda Jouliet — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:14 +0000

Hey ya’ll, this goes out to those of you who feel like doing something a little different this weekend; there’s something going on in the desert South of Death Valley this Saturday, May 18th, something otherwordly. I can’t tell you all of the details, because finding out is part of the deal, but I will tell you this: It’s not something you’re going to want to miss. Do I have your attention yet? Those of you who already know what I speak of, spread the word and educate those around you. For everyone who does not know, call this number: 747.222.5354 and follow this link to start the journey. Hopefully you will end up exactly where you’re supposed to. Good luck.

Listen: Flinch “You Don’t Know” ft. Ellie Goulding — File Under Bass Music

Jessika Grenner — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:29 +0000

For all of you who don’t live in Los Angeles or won’t be attending tonight’s Control at the Avalon, here’s a little treat to satisfy your appetite…. and for those who will be attending the show tonight, here’s a little something to get you amped. This track is the dubstep we have come to know and love from Flinch, but with a melody that both soothes and gets you hyped. It also features the mesmerizing vocals of Ellie Goulding, giving this song the added bonus for your listening enjoyment. Happy Friday

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EDM News: Rest in Peace Mark Kamins, NYC Says Good By To Nightlife Icon

Jorge Hernandez — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:28 +0000

All Photos by Ethan Sprague

On “New York, New York”, Nina Hagen’s 1983 ode to Big Apple nightlife, the cosmic shiva name-checks some of the city’s hot spots of the time: “Pyramid, Roxy, Mudd Club, Danceteria.” A key player in that scene was Mark Kamins, a Danceteria DJ who famously produced Madonna’s “Everybody” and introduced her to Sire records’ Seymour Stein. Kamins went on to work as a producer, and A&R guru, working with Talking Heads, Sinead O’Connor, Beastie Boys, UB40, Ofra Haza, and many others. Toward the end of his life, Mark became a music professor at Escuela de la Musica Fermatta in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was there that he died of a heart attack on February 14th.

On April 17, some of Mark’s dearest friends and peers came together to pay tribute to his influence. The night featured performances from Konk, Indeep, Lady Miss Kier, Coati Mundi, Strafe, Crystal Ark, and DJ sets by Justin Strauss, Kim Ann Foxman, and Francois Kevorkian to name a few. At one point, Sal Principato busted live vocals over Liquid Liquid’s “Cavern.” We caught up with Konk, Gavin Russom, Sal Principato and promoter extraordinaire “WoldWarWalter” Durkacz to get their thoughts on the evening and share parting thoughts for Mark.

Mark: When did you meet Mark, and when was the last time you saw him?

Richard Edson (Konk): I met Mark Kamens in the earliest days of Dancerteria. I was playing with two bands at the time, Konk and Sonic Youth. Each band played the first two weekends of the club. Mark was the DJ and also producing at the time. He seemed was one of the sweetest guys around, and he had great taste. He gave me an expectation about people in the music business that was sadly not reinforced by reality – that you didn’t have to be a slimy, double dealing cheat and liar to be in the music business. RIP Mark K.

Johnny Sender (Konk): I met Mark both though Danceteria and through Madonna. I knew all of her dancers. Bagz was a waiter at the restaurant at Danceteria, I was living with another dancer, my friend Erika who was my girlfriend at the time. Another dancer David Svitzer was one of my best friend’s from High School, we were all really tight. We would go visit Mark while he was working. I also heard him spin at the original club on 37th street but I didn’t know him then. I had started DJing at the Pyramid so I was always interested in what he was playing. The last time I saw Mark was in the mid 2000s when I was still in NYC. It was great to see him, but it was pretty brief. I remember, he was doing an online radio show that I checked out a few times.

Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid): Well I mainly knew Mark Kamins as a resident DJ at Danceteria, where the band played many times and I played around in even more times. Mark and Danceteria embodied the joy and dynamism of early 1980′s: diverse, curious, a real spectacle even my folks, when they came to see Liquid Liquid perform, had a blast listening to the music and interacting with the many characters who peopled the scene.

Coati Mundi (Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Dr. Buzzard’s Savannah Band): I met Mark in the early 80s, he was a DJ at one of my fave hangs Danceteria. He was a big fan of Savannah Band/Kid Creole and he loved my solo stuff also. He recognized me one day and wanted to pick my brain about how the music was created by the various bands and recordings I had been associated with. I especially loved going when he played cause the music he played was eclectic and enjoyable to listen as well as dance [to].

What were some of the challenges in putting this event together?

Walter: Connecting the dots and convincing all or one that this was worth putting aside the present and past. Keeping it more a party as Mark would want it, and away from simply being a Danceteria AARP reunion of sorts brought together by a friends death. I wished to create an atmosphere of good people that spanned across generations. It’s never easy having to plan and run a show of this magnitude on your own with minimal support and then also trying not to micromanage everything. The challenge of those who were made aware but prefer that their stone remained unturned. Let them mold in their bitterness, insecurities or fame is what I say.

Richard Edson: Showing up was the hardest part of getting together again with the other members of Konk. The band started with great promise but ended in great bitterness and disappointed for me. I didn’t want to go back, especially because I don’t play trumpet anymore. I couldn’t make up my mind and started listening to our old material. I found a new appreciation and respect for what we had done and, with that, I figured doing this gig was an opportunity to let go of the past and bring my present musical interests (conga and percussion) to the show (encouraged by one and all). The great thing with KONK was that we were always able to put our personal difference aside and tear it up when we got on stage… and this is exactly what we did twenty five long (or was it short?) years after our last gig.

Johnny Sender: I flew over from France where I’ve been living to make the gig in New York. I had to make arrangements for my kids since I get them off to school and take them to various activities during the week. Geordie and I had discussed doing gigs over the years but It just fell into place this time. Everyone was just ready this time. Walter made it possible for me to fly over. Geordie Gillespie, the drummer and Richard Edson were going to be in New York. The rest of the members currently live in NYC. We were all part of a community and we wanted to come together again to remember and celebrate Mark Kamins. Konk performed at Danceteria more times than I can count. After our sets, I would always go up and visit him, dance and check to hear what he was playing. I also spent many nights at Danceteria when Konk wasn’t doing gigs.

Scott Gillis (Konk): My arrangements were not to difficult as I live in NYC. I
haven´t seen some of the guys for 25 or so years, so that was the important reason to play out with them. In all honesty, I didn’t think this would happen when I was told about it. It was still in the planning stage when Dana called me and said it was really on. Some of the guys made it to the practice at the 11th hour. It all came together then, like no time had passed. I had to relearn all the songs, as I hadn’t played any of them for about 25 years. I even had to use visualization techniques on some of the songs to get something back. Even through the practice I wasn’t getting a rhythm down until the day before the gig.

Angel Quinones Jr. (Konk): I was the last one to be found. Thanks to a dear friend, Kier (or “Lady Kier”, as some of you may know her), the band was able to call me at my job 2 days before the event; but I only found out about it the next day, Tuesday, as I hadn’t gone to work that Monday. Stunned and intrigued by the messages, I returned calls and discovered the band would rehearse that same day from noon to 5pm. I made arrangements to leave work early at 1pm and meet the band by 2:30pm for a performance the next night. Rehersal: two hours, five songs, after more than 25 years.

What was the best part of the evening for you?

Walter: Well after a tense start of definitely being “in deep” and leaving one pissed off diva waiting on my door step for 40 minutes after her arrival at JFK, it all finally working out beyond my dreams, [culminating] in the highest honor a DJ could ever be bestowed: playing and singing the classic (lyric) “not a trouble that I cant fix” during her performance of “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”. And when it was all over, feeling proud and happy for Mark that people had enjoyed the night, that I actually pulled off getting Konk all back together and that their show was a revelation.

Richard Edson: The highlight of the evening – beyond seeing people I haven’t seen in forever and all of them being in the most generous frame of mind – was the way we tore it up. It seemed so effortless, relaxed, poised. It was beyond my widest imagination. Clearly, we all still have a love for music, especially KONK MUSIC.

Johnny Sender: Playing with the band again, finding our conga player and vocalist Angel twenty four hours before the gig. It really didn’t feel like any time had passed as we were playing together. Seeing so many people I hadn’t seen in years. Also, Mike Pickering’s DJ set was amazing, I was really happy he made it to the memorial as well.

Scott Gillis: The highlight of the evening was when we first took the stage and we were just all making like a victory noise and then Dana came on top with the horn line from “Soka Loka Moki”. The audience started yelling with approval. That was a major high to me. The other highlight was the unplugging of my guitar, after I saw Johnny unplug his. It meant that it was really over, and despite the forms of the songs sort of falling apart, we had done an amazing job with what we were given.

Angel Quinones: For me, it was the enormous amount of energy of love around me throughout the night. It was on stage with my comrades; off stage with friends and musicians; and on the floor with our fans, new and old. Many were individuals I hadn’t seen in 25 years or more. Whether we know it or not, we are one enormous family. It was as though it was yesterday.

EDM News: Rest in Peace Mark Kamins, NYC Says Good By To Nightlife IconWhat is the connection to Mark Kamins for you?

Gavin Russom (Crystal Ark): I became aware of Mark Kamins through Justin Strauss just after he passed away. Of course when I checked out his life’s work I knew and loved many of the things he had worked on, and am close to some of the other people he’s worked with. He feels like an ancestor even though I didn’t know him. He blended and crossed a lot of worlds, musically and socially. I relate to that and clearly people like him paved the way for what I do.

Why did you decide to participate?

Gavin: It seemed like it would be a lot of fun and it feels good to connect what I do, especially with The Crystal Ark, to the larger and longer history of New York music and nightlife. I was honored to be asked and included in that.

How did his work / era influence you creatively?

Gavin: Mark was part of an era in New York where all kinds of lines were getting blurred and crossed and redrawn all the time, I moved to New York to be part of that and continue that kind of work.

How do you think Mark would have reacted to the event?

Walter: Smiling ecstatically with a raised glass and a blow on his whistle and more in appreciation that he was loved by so many and that his life was indeed divine. And humbled in appreciation that his achievements and legacy were “”good” enough in that even those who in never knowing him personally also came out to honor him and the period and legend of NYC nightlife that we both helped pioneer and foster.

If you could say one thing to Mark, what would it be?

Walter: Hard to think I would say only one thing, but among things I might say is
“Okay, Mark, so you know I had to do the ultimate extended 12 inch of a party for you or nothing else,” but also that I did it not only for him but like him, I did it for the love of it all. I felt he was with me that night while I was moving around the venue and the crowd but so busy it was if i was a blur to most there
yet hand and hand w/ Mark still orchestrating and instilling the spirit of something special back into NYC for a night that it wont easily forget and actually was in need of. But if we need to get down to being allowed to say only one thing to Mark I would probably just say, “You’re welcome, my good friend and don’t worry your tab is still open.”

EDM Download: Notixx “Fallout Flow” via This Song Slaps—File Under Electro Trap

Jessika Grenner — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:33:07 +0000

I’m the first to admit that when I’m looking for new music the first place I turn to besides soundcloud, is thissongslaps.com. Last night, was no exception. At first, when I saw this exclusive from Notixx I was stoked. He played at the Blasted Events Warehouse show last week and absolutely killed it. So, of course, I jumped on the play, clicked the download and soon followed with a heart. “Fallout Flow,” is definitely a track that gets your heart rate up and your blood flowing. From the snaps to the snares, to the builds, my heart felt like it was bound to explode. Instead, came the fun drop and my signature head bobbing that comes with the territory of any tune I enjoy while having to remain seated. But you can bet I will bump this track in my room as soon as I get home and ready for my Friday night. Enjoy the free download.

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EDM News: New Fast and the Furious soundtrack features deadmau5, David Guetta, The Crystal Method and more…

David Ireland — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:50 +0000

We consider it rather mind-blowing that the Fast and the Furious franchise has been able to get to 6 installations but crazier shit has happened in the world. How the hell do they make so many Saw films and keep people interested, oh well. What does make sense is that the producers are tapping into the hight energy tuneage of EDM Culture. Lessthan3 has more of the scoop, read below.

As the high-water mark on EDM’s permeation into mainstream media continues to rise, we reach a new milestone today, one in which deadmau5, David Guetta, The Crystal Method, and Bart B More all have their names in the credits of yet another Fast & Furious film. Thankfully, we don’t have to bear witness to whether or not these music titans can act, as they’ve had their tunes selected by Universal Pictures to compose to the EDM-focused soundtrack.

To read the rest of the article on Lessthan3 go here.

Catching Up With Holy Ghost! Before Their Troubadour & Dim Mak Studios Gigs

Cooper Saver — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:24:54 +0000

Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Dumb Disco Ideas,” DFA’s Holy Ghost! are just about to hit the road once again for a live tour across north America, leading up to the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album (titled “Dynamics”). From festivals, to small clubs, to supporting New Order on their next tour, the New York duo consisting of Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser have quite the schedule ahead of themselves. It’s pretty exciting to know that the album is complete, but it’s even more exciting for us in LA since we have the guys in town for two performances. They’ll be playing a live show with Classixx at the legendary Troubadour on May 20th, and then DJing the following night at Dim Mak Studios alongside Cosmic Kids. Although I interviewed these guys a couple years back, I figured it would be nice to catch up with Alex before him and Nick hit LA for their two performances.

“As far as the lyrics go – they’re more immediate, personal, and self aware. as far as the production goes, I think it sounds like us but much wider and more spacious. Less cluttered.”

What’s up Alex, how are things going?

Well, thanks. And you?

So you have been laying kind of low while working on the new record. What’s the status of that now?

Finished!

Would you say that the single you released a few months back, “It Gets Dark,” gives us a good idea of the direction of the new record?

Well, it’s an album, recorded over an extended period of time, so there are some dark moments and some lighter, more airy ones too.

Now that Holy Ghost! has a couple years under its belt as a full on live band, what are some of the biggest things to consider while preparing for another tour that you may not have thought of previously?

You never stop considering flight overages on luggage. Don’t think that ever changes. But mostly, it’s just about utilizing the great guys who tour with us to play the new songs and old songs with as little computer help as possible. From the beginning – but now especially that we have 6 guys on stage – we’ve tried to have every note played on stage be played by hand, the same way we do it in the studio. It’s always a challenge when you use so much old equipment in the studio that’s too fragile to take with you on tour and you have to go, “how are we going to play this stuff around the world without the original equipment?” It’s a testament to Nick’s engineering skill and the band’s talent that we can pull it off.

Has your writing and recording process changed at all since the last record? In what sort of ways would you say you’ve both improved? Do you feel that increased confidence about performing live plays a positive role in the studio?

Two major changes. One is that on the first record we were still learning how to get things to sound the way we wanted, and that become such an arduous process. Often times a song would be written and then recorded over and over and over again over a period of years. This time we had improved enough as engineers/producers that getting the sounds was not the issue so we could move quicker and think more about the songs themselves. I think the result is a more emotional and immediate album. The second change, at least for me as a singer, was that after playing 300 shows or whatever we played on the last album, I got pretty comfortable knowing where I sing best and how to control my voice and stuff. We had never played a show as Holy Ghost! live when we recorded the first record, so this time it was a lot more natural to assume the role of “singer.” I think this resulted in a more personal album.

As far as lyrical content, how would you compare the new stuff to the first LP? What are some of the major themes and what are they a result of? Holy Ghost! has a defined trademark sound, do you plan on sticking to that sound while still being able to grow?

As far as the lyrics go – they’re more immediate, personal, and self aware. as far as the production goes, I think it sounds like us but much wider and more spacious. Less cluttered.

I’ve noticed you guys have been taking little breaks from the studio to do brief runs of DJ dates. Apart from them simply being fun, do you think taking a few days off to DJ every once in a while is helpful and contributes in a good way to your workflow? What are some of the best parts of being able to take on DJ dates in the midst of band stuff? Is DJing still something that is equally important to Holy Ghost!?

We love DJing. Love making people dance and trying out new combinations of songs. Part of why we make the music we do is because we used to go out and hear this amazing music friends and DJs were playing and got really turned on. Guys like DJ Harvey, James Murphy, Jacques Renault, and Tim Sweeney really got us hooked on disco – or made us feel it was ok to like disco! It’s always good to step out of the studio and get reminded of your influences and have a bit of fun. It’s also a way for Nick and I to play new music for each other. If he plays something I haven’t heard I usually ask what it is, then we might reference it when we are back in the studio. It’s a way of building a mutual musical language and improving your musical vocabulary.

What have been some the biggest challenges with putting this record together? Are the band mates still the same people from the last tour? I think last time I spoke with you guys, you mentioned you were making your own studio space specifically for Holy Ghost! stuff. How is that going?

Same guys plus a few new ones. They’re the best. We kinda just built up the studio at Nick’s house to a place where we can pretty much do everything there. So not a new physical space, but a lot more gear.

What’s the plan once the album drops?

Tour tour tour.

We’re excited to see you guys in LA at both the live shows and DJ sets. You’ve spent a lot of time in LA over the years, but what are some of the most exciting things about visiting here for you?

We have a lot of friends in LA – love coming there and seeing them. Also playing a show at a venue like Troubadour has a strange nostalgic quality to it even though we’ve never played there. It’s just a historic room and a city with such a deep musical history.

As a special request question from a few of my friends, I have to ask: When do you guys plan on forming a super band with Classixx?

Haha, those guys were actually the original touring musicians for Holy Ghost! way back in 2009 or something. We’re down if they are.

Alright, and how about some words of wisdom to aspiring analog producers?

Get a good pre amp.

Be sure to RSVP via Facebook to catch DJ sets from Holy Ghost!, LA favorites Cosmic Kids, and a few other special guests on Tuesday night at Dim Mak Studios! We’ll be there in full force. You can find the rest of Holy Ghost!’s tour dates on their website.

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EDM Download: “Imagine Dragons” Radioactive (dBerrie Remix) — File Under Electro House

David Ireland — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:16 +0000

Continuning to keep up the pressure, dBerrie’s latest move sees him stepping up to bring his unique touch to LA-based rock foursome Imagine Dragons’ recent single “Radioactive.”

Unlocking the heavy-hitting original’s dancefloor potential, dBerrie moulds the melodic urgency and emotive power into a driving house anthem. Channelling that sharp edge into his pounding drums and pulsing synths, dBerrie has crafted a peak-time production primed and ready for the Summer.

The new remix continues what has been an outstanding year for dBerrie so far. With a steady stream of new music continuing to turn heads and a tour schedule stretching right through 2013, dBerrie’s trajectory is most certainly leading upwards.

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Premier: Astronomar – “Like This” via Main Course

Magnetic — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:25:05 +0000

Almost a full year ago, I sat down for a hearty conversation with Neoteric and Zia Hirji, the brains behind the label / agency / musical platform known as Main Course. Simply put, they just wanna get good tunes out there with zero cost in a way that shows all sides of each artist involved; whether it’s artwork or a music video, Main Course gets it done. And knowing these guys personally, I can tell you they’re all about the cause. Anyway, their latest release comes from Astronomar based right here in Los Angeles. Undeniably one of the most exciting new producers in electronic music, his originals and remixes have been heavily supported by the likes of Diplo, Boys Noize,Wax Motif, and many other rad dudes. Labels like Mad Decent, Dim Mak, Southern Fried, Discobelle and Top Billin have all paid attention. Now, Astronomar joins Neoteric and Bot to bring you a mighty fine Main Course debut.

These sound like how that new dance you can’t do looks. We love how both these records will be at home in the most underground of clubs, while also keeping the bodies in the bigger rooms moving. Authoritative track titles aside, we simply ask you to give a listen, but demand you pay attention!

Also, I’d like to give a shout out to local homie Sage Caswell for doing the video for this release. He makes great tunes as well.

Anyway, Astronomar teamed up with Bot to give you this free track. Bot’s EP on Main Course comes out on the 21st of this month along with this Astronomar EP.

SNACKS.001 Astronomar & Bot – Ghettobox by Main.Course

Be sure to stay posted with Main Course and read more about the upcoming releases on their website.

Listen: Disclosure featuring Eliza Doolittle “You & Me” Baauer Remix—File Under Signature Baauer Makeover

Jessika Grenner — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:47 +0000

If you haven’t already listened to this crazy good remix, please stop reading right now and jump to the play button below. From Twitter to Facebook to Soundcloud, Baauer’s remix has been making huge noise. Following his “Attracting Flies,” remix he did for Aluna George’s tune, I was curious to see how he’d take on Disclosure’s “You & Me”… and he did not disappoint. This mix has gotten the signature Baauer makeover, giving the original electro pop track a little bit of an edge and turning it into an anthem you want to jump up and down to while screaming the lyrics. Enjoy the listen!

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Listen: Protohype “ShellShock LP” Mix—File Under Party Mayhem

Jessika Grenner — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:25 +0000

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Max Pote (aka Protohype) gets his goal of world domination a little sooner than later… especially with mixes like this. The “ShellShock” LP mix, created for you guessed it, the soon to be released ShellShock LP from Firepower Records for its 1 year anniversary, contains so much good, unreleased stuff…. I wish I could take over the world and make it available already. The mix opens up with “ID” (an unreleased track from Protohype himself ) that’s perfect for summer jamming and already making some serious waves on Soundcloud. Just the other day I heard it included in Paper Diamond’s Hard Summer Mix for the upcoming event. The tracklist also includes other sounds from talented artists like Gent & Jawns, Must Die! and Dillon Francis. He also throws in a track from his latest EP, “See No Evil” called “Bad Boy Flow” that he did with ETC!ETC! So until the official release, you can stream this mix whenever you feel like going hard or just listening to some good tunes. While you’re at it, pre-order Shellshock off iTunes to ensure you don’t miss this firepacked LP that contains mixes from other Firepower Records artists.

PS. if you haven’t already.. check out the recent interview we did with Protohype himself.

Tracklisting:

Protohype – ID [Unreleased]
TC – Do You Rock (The FRiM Remix) [Unreleased]
Getter – Fallout x 2Chainz (Protohype Mashup)
Zedd – Shave It (501 Remix)
MUST DIE! & Sue Cho – Near [Unreleased]
Protohype & Getter – The Peak
501 – The Final Cut
Protohype & The FRiM – ID [Unreleased]
Protohype & Kezwik – Problematic
Bro Safari – The Drop (MUST DIE! Remix)
Chuckie, MRK1 & Doctor – Mek Money (Figure Remix)
Diplo – Express Yourself (Gent & Jawns Remix)
12th Planet & Mayhem – Murda
Protohype & ETC!ETC! – Bad Boy Flow
Toddla T – Take It Back (Dillon Francis Remix)
Milo & Otis – (Feel) Like A Sir
Munchi – Fuck This
Daft Punk – Robot Rock (The FRiM Remix)
Frew – Deep Love (Protohype Remix)

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