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The OC to EDC - @BreesaRenee

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:49:00 +0000

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Episode 38 is Mixed by Breesa Renee

Artist Spotlight - @BreesaRenee by @uKneWonCe

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:16:00 +0000

Orange County Raising The Status Quo

Try googling “Top Djs in Los Angeles.” Just try it. Guess what you’ll get. Nothing. For such a commercialized market, electro and Los Angeles, Djs and fame seem to have a love/hate relationship. We know of them. We go to the club and party to their sound – but how many of you really know their names? Technically speaking, you (which = one, and about 1 to 2,000 others – maybe. The closest you’ll get to an answer is an article on the top 5 hottest female DJs in LA by LA Weekly – known more for hits than lack of giggles. Djing in L.A. is a jump off point for getting to know the best and brightest in the business. It is also the ultimate party zone that rivals that of New York, Miami, and San Francisco…What isn’t well known are the plethora of DJ’s streaming out of Orange County…. Opening up the market is a DJ scoping out spot 6; this week we are going down to the deep south – Orange County style.

Currently at Milk Karton DJs and hitting up Imagine Management for national gigs, Breesa Renee is our spotlight DJ this month on Neon Light Show.

NLS: How did you get involved with the company Imagine Management? What are the advantages or disadvantages of being with a company like that?

BR: I became involved with Imagine through a friend. We are a part of the same DJ community, called MKDJs. We're basically a big group of DJs in Orange County that meet up for classes and support one another at our events and give feedback on performances. I've formed a close bond with a lot of them. One of the DJs told me his friend was starting a DJ Management company and was looking for DJs so he referred her to me. She picked up me, and two other MKDJs, Edwin Alzate and Lou Acosta.

NLS: How does you feel about DJing at EDC? How do you prepare for something like that?

BR: Being able to say that I'm going to DJ at EDC this year is crazy!!! I never expected to land something so major so quickly, but it's all thanks to Imagine. Our team is sponsored by SmartWater, so we'll be on call for the SmartWater Lounge all 3 days which is going to be hectic, but definitely worth the exposure. As far as preparation, I am doing everything I can right now to promote myself, by building up my website, creating new mixes, and doing some photoshoots. You never know who's going to come across you, and I want to be sure I portray the strongest image possible when they look me up. I really want to make a name for myself this year so eventually I can take the main stage at EDC!

NLS: Where is your career focused right now? The future?

BR: Right now I'm focusing on building my image. People might hear my sets and like what they hear, but if I don't have a clear image to back it up, they might forget about me. For the near future I'm looking at producing my own tracks. I have some stuff in the works using Ableton, but I need to complete some songs and feel really good about them before I can say I produce. Eventually, of course, I'd like to be on the same level as big name DJs that are touring around the world, living the good life!

NLS: Who are your major influences in EDM?

BR: All my close friends know that I idolize Porter Robinson!! I love his banger tracks with massive drops. He's an amazing producer, and he's only 19! Who better to motivate you than someone younger than you to make you realize that you've been wasting your time haha. I also look up to the typical big hitters like Dada Life, Sander Van Doorn, Wolfgang Gartner, and of course Tiesto.

NLS: Imagine your dream project - now describe it...

BR: My dream would be to create a track that lands on Beatport's top lists. Then I would feel like I've really made it.

NLS: What’s the best stint (meaning gig/event/stunt) you’ve ever pulled?

BR: It's definitely going to be EDC this summer.

NLS: How are the fans?

BR: Fans?! …I have friends that are my biggest supporters that come to a lot of my shows, then I have random people who will hear me play, then they hit me up on Facebook saying how they thought I had an awesome set or something and ask where I'm playing next.

NLS: Describe your sound in a way that will have me locking it on my playlist...

BR: BANGER. I described this to a friend the other day as electro-house with heavy drops that make your heart go UMPH!

Good question... well I use digital control vinyl, so I pride myself on knowing how to beat-match properly, which is a specialty in itself. And most people have told me that the music I play is hard.

NLS: What is like being a DJ in Orange County. Will you migrate north?

BR: Orange County is so diverse and full of opportunity. I love it here, but I definitely can see myself in LA too. I'm definitely open to getting club gigs in LA, and I think that's the next step really.

NLS: Do you get hit on more as a girl or a DJ?

BR: Haha! Actually I get hit on more when I'm not DJing... When I'm DJing, I'm in the zone and don't really notice people. I'll suddenly see a drink in front of me, but don't know who gave it to me. Guys will sometimes approach me after a set, but it's mainly to say good job.

NLS: Wait - what is it like being a female DJ period?

BR: I've always lived in a man's world, meaning I tend to do things where it's typically men in that field. I'm also a video editor and I used to play soccer for many years, so I think DJing alongside a bunch of guys just feels natural. The only difference I'd say is I tend to get noticed more, maybe because I wear dresses, skirts, and heels every now and then.

NLS: What are five things you can’t live without, like electricity?

BR: My Macbook Pro, my turntables, my car, chapstick, and iPhone

NLS: What’s your motto or advice you shout to random passersby?

BR: You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. - Inception

NLS: Give me a night in the life of....Breesa Renee.

BR: Oh wow... well it usually starts off with a couple coronas and ends up at Denny's or Del Taco and a 4 AM bedtime! Lately I've been going a lot of shows and events throughout the week that has really taken it's toll on me, but it's nothing that a Redbull and 6 PM nap on Fridays can't fix! I figure, while I have the drive and I'm still young, might as well work my ass off 'til I make something of myself. Between practicing, going to friend's events, and my own, I don't have much time to relax.

NLS: $2…Choose one: Laundry duty or bag of Cheetos?

BR: Cheetos puffs

NLS: Ten years from now you will be….

BR: On a big stage performing in front of thousands of people!

NLS: Insider scoop on current/future work:

BR: I'll be DJing at SlideBar in Fullerton on Thursday nights come May, and I'm talking with a venue in Long Beach for a residency on Saturday nights. I'll also be posting a promo video within the next couple months.

Hit up Breesa and get the chance to say, “I knew her when…”

Interview by: kaMi: Facebook // Twitter

Freshly Squeezed - @MrWurx

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:27:00 +0000

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Episode 37 is Mixed by Mr Wurx

Memories - @DJROBBROCKWELL

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:55:00 +0000

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Artist Spotlight - @TroySpino by @uKneWonCe

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Troy Spino: Featured DJ Artist

For those of you having arguments after bong rips over the technical terminology for DJs, I apply a new definition. No longer based on spinning old school vinyl records (which can certainly still be used), no longer based on playing bar mitzvahs with top hit lists; according to my connotation, a DJ is one that creates and produces their own electro, house, techno, trance, underground, etc. or combination of such – sound. So when I say DJ, I mean electro artist/musician. I mean what they are today, and not five, ten years ago. They’re spinning in their studio, I’m listening in my loft across the city…

Enter Troy Spino. A DJ. Musician. Or combination of the two… Formerly of the band Wicker, which boasts a diehard Hollywood following, Spino has opted out to do his own thing. Don’t know how, and at this point, don’t care how tHe MaTrIx orchestrated this artist onto my feed in the beginning days of Twitter. I feel chosen. And blessed. If you’ve ever heard of Spino’s work currently project titled ‘Lost & Jealous’….you will too. Fucking righteous…Hey Jesse, can I say fucking righteous? Because this music is fucking righteous…

NLS: How did you fall into this particular path as a musician?

TS: Always wanted to be an A and R for some label, but got my first guitar "on sale", I think from Costco...when I was around 15. I played in random high school bands, then went to Musicians Institute for music business. Met the guys from 'Wicker' and after 6 years or so of writing, swapping instruments and members, had a lil 'falling out' and made the choice to start producing. I'm working on a new project called Riot Van right now too.

NLS: At what point did you decide that this was what you wanted to do exclusively?

TS: I've always wrote for the bands I've been in, I co-produced for a lot of Wicker stuff and thought I should get serious with it and invest the time to make myself better as an 'artist'. I'm not really 'exclusive' to music, like I should be; I also design and co-own my clothing line LOST and JEALOUS. Lil' play on words for Los Angeles.

NLS: Put your music into a genre and describe with some freshly lit adjectives of your choice…

TS: Genre is always the hardest question for me because I'm all over the place as a producer. I mess with dubstep, hiphop, house, and rock. But as an artist in Riot Van... Its 'indie hiphop' to me. Rapping, sing, guitars, produced beats.... The whole deal. And for the 'words'.. Creative, dymanic [sic], curious, and experimental.

NLS: To what extent did being a drummer help with your new genre?

TS: I really was never a drummer for a band until Wicker and that was only for a live song... But I do play though so it does help. Drums are the heartbeat of a song so being able to use the weird sounds in place of a kick or snare while producing is a lot of fun.

NLS: Have you had any cross over/following of fans? Go into how that whole scenario plays out…

TS: guess I do. Some old Wicker fans like my clothing line and some can't wait to hear to new stuff from Riot Van.... So yes. Well especially with facebook and twitter, people can really 'be with you' all day. They end up knowing more info then I do...

NLS: What is the vision you have for yourself as a musician?

TS: I want to write for musicians and produce, but I'm going to perform in bands until I lose my looks, haha ;) .

NLS: What is the most rewarding and most difficult aspect of being an electronic artist?

TS: Hardest part is keeping up with the changes... The sounds, the artists, the venues. Everything is so quick now because of the technology. You can literally record a whole song on your iPhone... The most rewarding is seeing the reaction of the listener or person I'm showing the music to. I also love the repeat supporters, the familiar face that I don't personally know.

NLS: How would you describe the Hollywood electro music scene?

TS: Very connected... Everyone seems to know everyone. If you make music, you know a lot of musicians. If you DJ, you know ever other DJ. It is a small but large family.

NLS: What do you bring to the music scene that no one else has?

TS: I don't know if 'no one else has it' but I'm very versatile. I can create your logo, 'style' and single in a week. And then perform on stage for you...

NLS: Describe the musical process of creating a new track.

TS: #1: Drums #2: Melody #3: Sounds #4: Arrangement #5: Vocals #6: Mixing

[Constantly changing everything throughout]. I use a lot of midi instruments now a days so I can literally be anywhere and have a computer with microphone, and that's my studio.

NLS: Tell me your favorite pastime and how it relates to you in a musical sense.

TS: Partying...:) . Skateboarding is always going to be a part of me too.

NLS: What is not divulged in your music/webpage(s) that fans will benefit from knowing about you?

TS: ... Meeting me. I'm nicer in person. I like being 'personal'. The world is very 'impersonal' with technology and texting and stuff. You really don't need to meet anyone to feel like you 'know' them.

NLS: I need an exclusive on an upcoming track from you, or an insider scoop on current/future work. This can include anything from talks with a certain record label, to the title of a currently unreleased single, basically anything really worth its weight in electro news…

TS: Working on a new EP with the group Riot Van. We are not up online or anything yet because we want to release everything when its done. But the first song we will release is called 'If I Could' , a love song for the girls ;)

Spino is an avid Twitter fan, with hysterical one liners that will have you backtracking to find out what the hell he’s talking about. Check out his music on Soundcloud and don’t forget Lost & Jealous Clothing.

Interview by: kaMi: Facebook // Twitter

Robot Takeover - DJ E-Bot

noreply@blogger.com (NEON LIGHT SHOW) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

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The OC to EDC - @BreesaRenee

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Artist Spotlight - @BreesaRenee by @uKneWonCe

Currently at Milk Karton DJs and hitting up Imagine Management for national gigs, Breesa Renee is our spotlight DJ this month on Neon Light Show.

Freshly Squeezed - @MrWurx

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Memories - @DJROBBROCKWELL

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Artist Spotlight - @TroySpino by @uKneWonCe

Robot Takeover - DJ E-Bot

Artist Spotlight - @ArmannFox by @uKneWonCe

Occupy the Dancefloor - @djflashback

The Future Is Here - @FooandSucka

Dubstep Week 3 - @SUBshockers

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