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Travi$ Scott :: "Owl Pharaoh" [Mixtape] Travi$ Scott is, without question, one of the names you have to be on the look out for in 2013. This past year was big for the Houston based rapper and producer. The G.O.O.D. music producer was a clear standout on the Cruel Summer project and also made appearances working with artists like T.I. and Meek Mill. Owl Pharaoh is the first dose we get of Travi$ Scott the solo artist, and it does not all ...

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Electric Forest Round 3 Lineup Additions & GOOD LIFE VIP More Electric Forest lineup additions have just been announced, piling on even more talent to the stacked lineup.  No surprise that EDM heavy-hitters Krewella and Flosstradamus are joining the fun.  There's plenty of rowdy electro and dubstep all over the lineup, so Krewella is joining an already packed party.  But especially since we're getting a Clockwork set instea ...

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Camp Bisco Music Festival :: Albany, NY :: 7.11-7.13.13 In what has turned out to be one of the more impressive electronic/jam built line-ups this summer, all eyes are looking towards Camp Bisco Music Festival this coming July.  In a fairly new -- almost reinvented --mainstream world of summer music festivals, Camp Bisco looks to continue its longstanding tradition while keeping up with the latest trends and antics of the electronic world.  S ...

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gLAdiator :: "Vol. 02 | Episode 004" The L.A. duo gLAdiator hits us with their latest mix "Vol. 02 | Episode 004."  This mix features artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Ryan Hemsworth, Future, Craig David, Ryan Leslie, and Florence & The Machine.  For all the listeners out there expecting a heavy head-banging trap mix, this mix is not for you.  We all know gLAdiator can snap necks, but the ...

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Electric Candy Land :: EDC After-Party w/ Hard Rock Sofa :: Stage 48 :: 5.17.13 With Electric Daisy Carnival's New York stop only days away, it is only fitting that our favorite candy kids at Electric Candy Land present NYC with a rowdy house-themed after-party to keep the beat going late into the night with house duo Hard Rock Sofa.  This Russian duo will be invading your ears, blowing your mind and hopefully dropping major hits like "Rasputin," "Starlight" and "Qu ...

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RL Grime @ Larimer Lounge :: Denver, CO :: 5.10.13 The Larimer Lounge might as well be a basement.  When the dance floor is 100% packed, and the smell of sweat and perfume is as thick as melted crayon, and big drops cause all pairs of hands to shoot toward the pipes of the unfinished ceiling, you'd swear you were in a basement.  Trap shows are best in this kind of environment -- the movement has been to arenas and festivals and back agai ...

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Armin van Buuren @ The Fillmore Auditorium :: Denver, CO :: 5.8.13 I admittedly am not the biggest fan of house or trance music, especially here at UFO.  So being assigned to cover Armin van Buuren at The Fillmore Auditorium was a unique challenge.  I wasn't familiar with any of Armin's music, in fact my only knowledge of him was his title as the number one DJ of 2012 from DJ Mag.  I didn't know wha ...

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Konshens :: "Gal a Bubble" (Major Lazer x Bro Safari x ETC!ETC! Remix) Three is certainly a crowd, but in terms of booty shaking Jamaican dance music, bring it on.  Major Lazer teamed up with trap specialists Bro Safari and ETC!ETC! to remix Konshens' "Gal a Bubble" and the result was damn good mon!  This track is perfect for the weekend, giving you more than enough reasons to drop what you are doing and shake it.  Diplo has been on a tear la ...

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GRAMATIK w/ Cherub & Herobust :: Webster Hall NYC :: 5.3.13 Friday night's party at Webster Hall gave New Yorkers that electronic music variety that we had been craving all week.  Following some weird weather and a long work week, the proposed funk, soul, dance, hip-hop bass oriented electronic meltdown that is Gramatik, Cherub and heRobust was just what the doctor had ordered.  New York was Gramatik's ...

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GRAMATIK w/ Cherub & Herobust :: Webster Hall NYC :: 5.3.13 Big show this Friday in New York City featuring a couple artists that we here at UFO are very fond of.  Headlining the evening's events is Brooklyn's own electronic soul duo Gramatik, who have been traveling this Spring on The Age of Reason Tour.  Making their official NYC stop at Webster Hall this Friday, you can expect nothing short of ...

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Tommy Trash :: "Blair Bitch Project" (VCO Remix) Los Angeles duo VCO have just released a pretty awesome electro-twisted version to Tommy Trash's "Blair Bitch Project".  All sorts of madness going on in this track, starting off fairly soft and then just letting lost about a minute in.  Feel like I belong at some crazy European beach rave that is just overdosing on lasers and the occasional siren.  Could al ...

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Markus Schulz & The M Machine @ The Church :: Denver, CO :: 4/26/13 If you feel an aversion to "DJ worship", The Church is probably not the place for you.  When a big name is booked in the main room, and they strike a Jesus pose against a giant LED wall as a thousand people scream their name, "worship" is certainly what it feels like.However, there are clearly about 1,000 people who felt a little devotion was a good thing in their lives.  With smiles bea ...

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PANTyRAiD :: "That's The Spot" If you have been following the electronic duo that is PANTyRAiD, then you have been patiently waiting for the release of their latest EP PillowTalk, due this coming May.  In lieu of rising anxiety and me seriously losing my shit because I cannot wait any longer, the duo has decided to drop the second single to the album, "That's The Spot."  Known for their clever inclusion of sex and sen ...

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Moby :: "Natural Blues" (TYR Remix) I've been keeping a close eye on Boulder's up and coming DJ/producer TYR for a minute now.  His last track "Focus" has been on my playlist since March and his latest remix to Moby's "Natural Blues" is simply bass-groovy.  The track has a great emotional bass-slushy feel to it, giving an original pure dance track a glitch-supercharged boost that doesn't stray far from the primary sound, y ...

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Markus Schulz & The M Machine @ The Church :: Denver, CO :: 4/26/13 It's been a minute since I've seen a show at The Church, easily one of Denver's most unique club destinations and one of the least acknowledged in the SOCO district.  If you hate "DJ worship" I'd say this is exactly the wrong place for you, because not only does The Church regularly bring in some of the biggest names in the dance world, but literally puts them on the altar.Toni ...

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Bonobo LIVE @ Fox Theatre :: Boulder, CO :: 4/25/13 The music of Bonobo has always possessed its own kind of energy and vitality, but tonight at the Fox Theatre, I think it will actually get a body in which to walk, talk, and of course, dance!Bonobo has been conquering musical territory in about the most gentle, delicate way possible.  As far as I know, there were no brightly-flashing breakout moments, no serendipitous ...

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Nero :: "Into The Past" (The Great Gatsby) "The Great Gastby" seems like it will be one of the bigger hits of 2013.  With a star studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, the Hollywood adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel looks like it will definitely deliver.  What is as impressive is the apparent soundtrack for the movie, which according to several leaks and projections will feature several top acts in m ...

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DirtyBird Showcase ft. Christian Martin w/ Worthy, Need & Necessity @ Cervantes' :: Denver, CO :: 4/18/13 It was time to kick off a huge 4/20 weekend in Denver, and while others of us chased after The Motet or what I'm sure was an especially dummy Flosstradamus show at Beta, I dehinged my lower jaw to swallow as much deep house as I could handle.It all began with more than an appetizer.  DirtyBird has been quietly taking over the world and the Martin brothers&nb ...

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Electric Candy Land :: Tim Mason :: Stage 48 NYC :: 4.19.13 If you have been following our New York activity, then you have without a doubt come across our photo reviews of Electric Candy Land's weekly parties at Stage 48 in Manhattan.  Kicking off 4/20 weekend with a bang, our NYC nightlife friends brought rising DJ and producer Tim Mason to light up an energetic crowd, eager to party late into the night.  The music kept our bodies moving, the l ...

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Daft Punk :: "Get Lucky" ft. Pharrell Williams Some of us thought this day would never come, while others patiently waited for their legendary return.  Finally, after years of studio time, our favorite French robots are back and I am thrilled to say they haven't lost a beat.  After what seemed to have been a season full of never ending teasers, fake leaks, speculation and doubt, Daft Punk's new single "Get Lucky" became available for ...

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Rocko ft. A$AP Rocky & Future :: "U.O.E.N.O." [Remix] It seems like every rapper under the sun has felt the need to remix Rocko's hit single "U.O.E.N.O."  This record gained a lot of momentum from Rick Ross' controversial lyrics, and ultimately Rocko decided to work a different version without Rozay.  Originally we heard rumors that there would be a remix featuring Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, and then an official remix was rele ...

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The Best Dancers :: "Blue Money pt 2" Our good friends in Up Until Now are lighting up TheUntz.com with a couple of exclusive premieres, swapping remixes with Portland duo The Best Dancers.  Who are The Best Dancers?  I mean, aside fromthis crew?  I had no idea.  How UUN linked up with these guys is beyond me.  But it made me curious enough to do some research that I bel ...

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Big K.R.I.T. :: "King Remembered in Time" [Mixtape] It has been a while since Big K.R.I.T. released a full length project, but as one of my favorite MC's right now I wanted to give the project the thought it deserved.  Earlier this month I posted "REM" and "Shine On", two tracks that display Krizzle's soulful production and lyrical ability.  King Remembered In Time continues to prove that K.R.I.T is one of the most consistent when it ...

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Jacques Greene ft. Tinashe :: "Painted Faces" Another huge Jacques Greene track has popped up and made waves, and anyone familiar with the soft-spoken Canadian producer knows this one is a heart-melter.  Adding to Yours Truly's Songs From Scratch series (and joining other huge collabs from Jeremih x Shlohmo, Angel Haze x Lunice, Danny Brown x Araabmuzik, and  ...

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Waze & Odyssey :: Please Don't Dance EP I'm liable to post just about anything I find from Waze & Odyssey but I think they've got a legit winner on their hands with their upcoming Please Don't Dance EP.  The title track, "Please Don't Dance" recalls the fuzzed-out greens and reds of stop lights in rain, the anticipation built in Friday night traffic, and the need to just get to the fucking club already.  Det ...

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Budweiser Made In America Festival :: Line-Up Announced Last year, America's "King of Beers" invaded the streets of Philadelphia and put on quite the show for thousands of fans via legendary acts like Pearl Jam, Jay-Z, Skrillex, Afrojack, Miike Snow and Passion Pit.  Expectations are high for another monstrous lineup and I have been keeping our fingers crossed for the same variety we saw last year.  Today is the day w ...

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The Polish Ambassador w/ Blockhead @ Cervantes' :: Denver, CO :: 4.6.13 Just like an ambassador should, The Polish Ambassador commands respect.  It's not odd to see local music celebrities hanging out at Cervantes' but it seemed like everyone from Ben Samples to Michal Menert came out for this show at Cervantes'.  You can either attribute this to (a) The Polish Ambassador's music meets a lot of people in the middle of the road, somet ...

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Viceroy & French Horn Rebellion :: "Friday Nights" Viceroy and French Horn Rebellion have a new house anthem that is perfectly fitting for this beautiful weather today in New York City.  "Friday Nights" takes me straight to the weekend and it is only Tuesday.  Sitting here watching all of these people enjoying some fun in the sun in Central Park from my office window, I stumbled upon "Friday Nights" and just wanted to toss my work aside ...

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Electric Zoo :: Phase 1 Line-up Announced Electric Zoo has announced their initial line-up today with some HUGE names in electronic dance music, and I think it is safe to say us New Yorkers are quite satisfied.  EZOO is offering the EDM fan a little bit of everything, with acts for true bass lovers and mainstream screamers.  And if big names is what you crave, then it really doesn't get better than this.  The bass head ...

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Krewella :: "Come & Get It" (The Remixes) In full on support of the "Sunday-Funday" notion, rising threesome Krewella has released a set of remixes to their previous banger "Come & Get It."  The set is comprised of six different tracks from six different artists, all putting their own spin to an already rowdy song.  After listening to the different remixes, I definitely recognized several winner ...

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Infected Mushroom :: "See Me Now" Spotted this bad boy today getting ready to pre-game for the NCAA madness tonight, and I believe it's going to set the tone for some Saturday fun.  I have always been invested in the hard charging vibe that Infected Mushroom brings to their live shows and this track is no different.  "See Me Now" is the new single that is set to be released this May and I can immediately predict a major ...

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GRiZ :: "Gettin' Live" GRiZ is back with a special treat for us outlaws.  His latest track "Gettin' Live" dropped the future funk bomb that I needed tonight.  It has hip-hop laced swag making love to some 70's soul to conceive one gnarly electronic flow.  I mean this track starts off and you think its about to take off with a bang, but almost out of nowhere it smooths out to lay some serious funky groundw ...

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Baauer :: Live at HARD Miami 2013 This past March, while attending and rocking Ultra Music Festival, Brooklyn trap phenom Baauer was featured at the HARD Beach Party at the Raleigh Hotel.  His set featuring unique mash-ups is such a tease to me - only ten minutes in I already know this was a wild party.  Miami, beach, good weather, trap, hip-hop, dance and Baauer?  Yeah, you do the math. &nb ...

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EDC New York :: Line-up Announced EDC New York's line-up was announced yesterday with some major names in EDM.  Making it's NY stop May 17th and 18th before it all culminates in Las Vegas late June, the festival will take place at Citi Field in Queens.  Tickets are available here.  Headliners include Afrojack, ATB, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, Chuckie, Dirty South, Empire of the Sun, E ...

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Lightning In a Bottle :: Lineup Revealed Lightning In a Bottle is an experience near and dear to our hearts, and speaking purely for myself but knowing I'm not alone, today's lineup announcement is an emotional time.  There are some key players returning this year like Woogie alums Lee Burrige, Idiot Savant, Pumpkin, Sammy Bliss, and Christian Martin.  I'm stoked to finally see Deser ...

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HARD NYC & Verboten :: Hot Natured US Live Show Debut :: 7.6.13 HARD Presents and Verboten have teamed up for a special treat this summer at New York's famous Terminal 5.  On July 6, the deep house supergroup Hot Natured will be making their US debut at in New York City.  The group, consisting of DJs Jamie Jones and Lee Foss along with vocalists Ali Love and Luna C, was created under Jones and Foss’ label Hot Creations.  The group began w ...

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Ana Sia :: "Tied Up (FTNT Spring Spazout Mix)" I'm pretty quick to tell people I have never seen a bad set from Ana Sia, so when she puts out a new mix I'm all over it.  This "Spring Spazout" mix is full-out jackin' house tunes, including cuts from names like Boddika, Surkin, Duke Dumont, Breach, and a couple of Ana Sia originals.  Yeah, been a minute since that's happened, right?  Two new tracks appear on the mix -- "Clever Boy ...

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Electric Candy Land :: Arno Cost, Gary Bitetto & more :: Stage 48 NYC :: 3.29.13 Electric Candy Land's second event brought life to what seemed to be a quiet Good Friday in Hells Kitchen, New York City.  As their second production in only a matter of weeks, the NY based company added some spice to Stage 48, this time showcasing an awesomely familiar balloon chandelier, intense smoke machines and what seemed to be a more motivated laser-light show.  While their line-u ...

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Kid Cudi ft. Too $hort :: "Girls" The King Wizard has been relatively quiet as of late, but he just enlisted the West Coast OG Too $hort for "Girls".  Cudi uses "Girls" to tell us how he loves pretty girls in all different shapes and sizes.  Too $hort, who was recently caught by TMZ running from the cops during a DUI arrest (you can watch the video below) laces this track with some serious game.  Although the B ...

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Miguel Campbell & Justin Jay @ Norad Dance Bar :: Denver, CO :: 3/29/13 This was a great night to be at Norad, if not for the lineup than definitely for all that ass packed into polyester pants.  A herd of bouncy afros, a very sweaty Village People impersonator (a Village Person?), a few talented but drunk breakdancers -- the place was bouncing.I get pretty easily excited about shows at Norad but this was a dream lineup.  I'm all about the latest b ...

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Zombie Disco Squad :: Kicks, Cats & Hi Hats EP The new Kicks, Cats & Hi-Hats EP from Zombie Disco Squad is the cat's titties.  Three bass-heavy yet diverse tracks explore the realms of deep house, UK bass and spooky club hypnosis.  I can't deny I'm still pretty twacked on straight house beats, so "Late Night London Loefer" is an early favorite for me, but "Drink" is a far more creative club approach and remind ...

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Lollapalooza :: 2013 Line-up Officially Leaked Chicago's massive Lollapalooza Music Festival has made national headlines this morning having their official 2013 line-up leaked online from what appears to be a photo advertisement.  The roster of artists is pretty intense, boasting major acts from all genres of music.  I am definitely excited for a group of acts that are making a comeback including Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix, The Po ...

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TYR :: "Focus" 19 year-old producer TYR (Grant Redmond) has been catching on fire lately, not only having some of his work supported by music legend Moby, but his strong remixes have elevated his game to the next level.  Last week, he caught my attention with his latest track "Focus".  Incredible groove throughout this song, really working hard off of a deep, demanding bass line.  It is a sound th ...

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Defunk :: "Big Momma T" Defunk is a new find for me, but I'll be keeping his music on repeat for a while.  Absolutely love the flow of this song and stoked to have found an artist that rocks out in this sort of fashion.  Glitch-hop ghetto funk straight from the Mississippi Delta... you can almost feel the Southern sun makin' ya sweat!  Watch out, Gramatik.Defunk has a new EP called Spells&nb ...

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Rudimental :: "Waiting All Night" (Kidnap Kid Remix) Man, really seems like you can't escape Rudimental these days.  Just when the buzz around Kill Paris' remix of "Feel The Love" had died down a bit, we've got word there's another Rudimental EP on the horizon.  Fellow Black Butter Records member Kid Kidnap is someone all you deep house heads should know about, and he gives the characteristically high, reach-for-the-sta ...

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HARD Red Rocks w/ Knife Party, Diplo, Disclosure, Flosstradamus & Destructo :: 8.1.13 Is it summer yet?  It might feel like it, but that really depends on what coast you live on. Regardless of your location, it is time to start including Colorado in your summer plans because Red Rocks is about to pop off!  Breaking the news this morning through an email press release, HARD is bringing the heat to the gem of Colorado, August 1st featuring Knife Party, Diplo, Disc ...

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I.Y.F.F.E. - "Jurassic" A huge track from I.Y.F.F.E. is out this afternoon, a great mix of electro, complextro and house here that deserves a heavy set of speakers.  By heavy, I mean hard-charging.  By hard-charging, I mean drop your shit and rage.  With the passing of Ultra Music Festival along with all the "live" DJ watching I have taken part in these past two weekends, I think the monster sound of& ...

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Paper Diamond & Christian Rich :: "XIX" ft. Angela McCluskey Are you as eager as we are for Paper Diamond's new EP, Paragon, to drop this April?  Letting loose a nice little surprise today for all of his fans, PD released on SoundCloud one of the new singles from the album"XIX", a soft, growing beat that just springs a soothing motion-flow of sound to my ears.  The track is a collaboration with L.A. duo Christian Rich and& ...

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Solidisco :: "Never Let You Go" Relaunching the Fool's Gold Clubhouse Series earlier today, Buffalo, NY natives Solidisco are letting loose with "Never Let You Go".  This modern day funky banger demands movement from every limb.  It definitely has a nice throwback feel to it, yet keeps its big sound in the present day.  Truly solid work here.  Looking forward to disco and funk-house making a big time comeback ...

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Swedish House Mafia :: Final Set @ Ultra Music Festival :: 3.24.13 I wouldn't consider myself a huge Swedish House Mafia fan, however, I definitely would not dare to say that I do not respect what the trio has done for electronic music around the globe.  Their music might not be exactly my favorite blend of tea, however, the Swedish stars do put on an enthusiastic show and I've definitely raged once or twice in their honor.  Whether you are th ...

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Daft Punk :: Random Access Memories Another missing link in the chain that connects the anxious world to the technologic super-duo Daft Punk has been discovered.  An official Daft Punk press release was sent out around 1:45 am EST last night breaking major news regarding the duo's upcoming album.  Keeping things mysterious and super classy as expected, the highly anticipated EP will be titled Random Access Memories.  ...

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ULTRA Music Festival 2013 Official Compilation As if all the set recordings and Youtube videos from the first weekend of Ultra Music Festival weren't enough to get you ready for the rest of WMC and the second weekend of the festival, Ultra Music has released a compilation in conjunction with the festival, titled Ultra Music Festival 2013.  In honor of this being the 15th edition of Ultra, the mix contains 15 tracks from the ...

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Rustie :: "Triadzz" Sure is some hot buzz around Rustie right now, huh?  Following right up on the lovely waves of "Slasherr" we finally get a peek into the other half of the Glasgow phenom's newest release, and unsurprisingly, it bangs.  "Triadzz" is way more focused on low-end trap vibes but manages to incorporate Rustie's trademark squeaks and larger-than-life synth stabs in an organic way. &nb ...

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Kendrick Lamar :: "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" [Remix] This year's hottest MC, Kendrick Lamar, releases a remix to "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" one of my favorite tracks off of Good Kid M.A.A.D. City.  Not only does this track feature a new verse from K. Dot, but it also has a new verse from none other than Jay-Z. Say what you will about the MTV list, but Kendrick certainly deserved the top spot on that list, and in my opinion outshines Hova here.& ...

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Moon Boots :: "March 2013 Mix" He built us up a bit with his slamming remix of Bondax's "Gold" and now he's back -- Planet Earth's Moon Boots has just released a very funky mix that has me yearning for his return to Denver (and inside sources tell me it's gonna be soon!).  You will find the aforementioned remix in here along with diesel funk tunes from Vanilla Ace, Forrest, Russ Chimes, Rogue Vogue, Justin J ...

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Mr. Carmack :: "Felt Nothing Today" For what I opinion is worth, I think Mr. Carmack is one of the best in the trap game right now.  Not only does he serve up saucy bangers like his latest with RL Grime (this one is ripped from Diplo & Friends), but he has arguably mastered the art of come-down tunes to this same extent.  "Felt Nothing Today" -- as depressing as that title is -- is a smooth astral trip f ...

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SnowBall Day 2 :: Winter Park, CO :: 3/9/13 There was a moment when my eyes peeled back through the crust of partying and the fog of a hangover, moved across a room of strewn ragers and disheveled blankets, and fixed themselves upon the scene outside the window, where fat flakes of snow hurried to the ground and the branches of the trees, and I thought to myself, "Fuck yes."Day Two was no time for complacency.  This was a day when only ...

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The Presets :: Music Down Under, Answering Machine Technicalities & Summer Plans SnowBall 2013 was a jam-packed weekend for artists, fans and all media outlets involved.  And sometimes, when schedules are so tight, timing is the first element to be thrown out the window.  We had a wonderful opportunity to sit down and chat with the Australian electronic duo The Presets Friday afternoon, and while our conversation was cut short to make time for all parties, we managed ...

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Big K.R.I.T. :: "R.E.M." [Video] The last time we heard from Big K.R.I.T. he gave us a new single featuring Bun B called "Shine On." Today he released "R.E.M." - the last leak from King Remembered In Time before the project gets released in its entirety. "R.E.M." continues to showcase K.R.I.T.'s ear for dope samples chopping up "The Wilhelm Scream" from James Blake. This track comes accompanied by a dope visual directed by L ...

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RL Grime :: "Mix for Diplo & Friends" RL Grime just let loose this hour long mix he did for Diplo's BBC radio show 1Xtra.  RL Grime really did it with this mix using the right combination of hip-hop and trap.  This mix also features some of my favorite tracks right now like the Trinidad James single "Females Welcomed" and Baauer and Just Blaze's "Higher." Be sure to listen to the mix all the way through to catch a ...

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Harry Fraud :: "Adrift" [Mixtape] If there was a hottest producers list Harry Fraud would most certainly be on it. Having produced hits for artists like French Montana, Action Bronson, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Smoke Dza, Juicy J, and many more of hip-hop's most buzzing MC's it was only time before the producer began to really carve out his own lane. Although you may have heard some of the tracks on this project, Adrift establis ...

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Mike Posner :: "Toast" Two weeks ago we heard "OshFest" from Mike Posner and now we have his most recent offering simply titled "Toast." Posner has been releasing a steady stream of a dope new music lately via his SoundCloud, and although "Toast" may be a little slower, it does not disappoint. Posner uses this track to talk about celebrating all of his goals that he has accomplished, but maintains the fact tha ...

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Juicy J :: Stay Trippy Tour That's right Juicy J is coming to a city near your on the "Stay Trippy" tour. After the 2012 Juice had with his smash single, "Bandz A Make Her Dance", and the way he has kicked off 2013 with new tracks like "Only For The Night" featuring The Weeknd as well as "Show Out" featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy it is safe to say 2013 and the "Stay Trippy" tour is going bananas. If you have yet to h ...

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Marley Carroll :: "Tock" Undoubtedly one of North Carolina's better-kept secrets, Marley Carroll created some stunningly beautiful tracks in 2012.  I'm not sure anything astral-projected me quite like "Woodwork", the type of spiritual bass I've come to associate with Marley Carroll.  His newest, "Tock", is more consistent with "Cedars" and other minimal house tracks, bouncing along with retro-futurist ...

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Daft Punk :: SNL Teaser (Sundance Remix) This might not be the original that we are all DESPERATELY waiting to hear, but damn it, does this track have a funky groove to it.  Coming out of Paris, France, the electronic DJ duo SUNDANCE created this remix to the notorious Daft Punk 15 second teaser that aired this past Saturday on Saturday Night Live.  The small sneak-preview has since taken over the web with various re-postings c ...

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Dada Life :: Become a Citizen of Dada Land! Sick of your country's suppressing government?  Seems like Stefan and Olle of Dada Life have a solution to your problems.  Launching a pretty outrageously funny EDM-inspired political campaign tomorrow, Dada Life is asking YOU to become a citizen of Dada Land.  If you are sitting there staring at your computer screen asking yourself, what the fuck did I just read, remember ...

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Goldroom :: "Only You Can Show Me" It seems natural that on a day the charcoal sky is tossing snow at me that colorful beach vibes come to the rescue.  There aren't many artists better suited to do this than Goldroom and it seems I've landed a super-fresh catch for you today.  This one sounds larger than life, with vibrant reverb taking this to arena sizes andMereki's vocals keeping pace.  Also, there's thi ...

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PANTyRAiD w/ Cherub @ FIllmore Auditorium :: Denver, CO :: 3.2.2013 Though the night had almost guaranteed a level of debauchery based on the simple fact this was a PANTyRAiD (MartyParty & Ooah) show, it also happened to be unseasonably warm, which left the balance of overcoats to risqué apparel favorably tipping towards the latter.  Oh, there was another little panty-dropping factor in the form of UFO's favorite overdriven synth ...

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A Tribe Called Quest :: "1nce Again" (Bit Funk Remix) One of my favorite beats from A Tribe Called Quest gets a very sunny revamp from Bit Funk.  Nudging theTribe closer to pop makes me a bit nervous, but there's no doubt this one fits well into the Bit Funk catalog with a bit more slowed-down slap than the Viceroy remix he recently crushed.  It makes me wish "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" had ...

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Passion Pit ft. Juicy J :: "Constant Conversations" I'm not sure that there is any artist hotter in the game right now than Juicy J.  Last week he offered us his latest track "One Of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd.  Now Mr. Bandz links up with Passion Pit for a remix to their track "Constant Conversations".  The tempo here was a bit slow for a Juicy J track, but none the less a great collaboration and one that I was not expecting ...

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Fun Lovin' Criminals :: "Jungle Love Unlimited" (Nickynutz Remix) This isn't the only good Nickynutz track I've heard lately but it's time to show a little love.  More specifically, it's jungle love.  And it's not just a little bit, it's unlimited.  Ripping some fantastic dub vibes from the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nickynutz lays it down clean.  I am happy I can do away with the illusion that Fun Lovin' Criminals only ev ...

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An-ten-nae :: "Raindrops on Roses" (Ooah Remix) Dope remix here by Ooah of An-ten-nae's "Raindrops on Roses."  The Glitch Mob star does a great job of giving his own feel to the first single off the highly anticipated debut album due this April 2013.  This track has an awesome feel to it and I love their original tag of "purple trap."  Must be some sort of naughty after-effect.  Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * * Ooah - Website | ...

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Electric Candy Land :: Ken Loi, Sazon Booya, Static & Bass and Hyperbits :: Stage 48 NYC :: 2.22.13 Launching a major entertainment event is no easy process.  With all of the twist and turns of artist and venue booking, travel and ticket sale hazards, on top of a New York City environment with high entertainment expectations, things can go haywire in a mere instant.  With all of that stress, let me be the first to commend the guys at Electric Candy Land on their premiere even ...

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The M Machine :: "Tiny Anthem" Video Release The M Machine is coming off of a big with with the release of Metropolis Pt. II, and has finally filled out their ambitious vision with a little visual treatment for one of the leading tracks, "Tiny Anthem".  Despite Stazio's prediction that they were headed in a Daft Punk anime direction, The M Machine opted for a Superjail-esque dystopia as the setting of the "Tiny ...

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Cherub :: "Jazzercise '95" Since stumbling upon this band as they opened up for STS9 at Red Rocks last summer, nothing seems to get in the way of the dynamic duo that is Cherub.  Jason Huber and Jordan Reese Kelly have once again proved their musical worthiness with another sexy single from their highly anticipated new EP 100 Bottles.  "Jazzercise '95" is all that ...

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Kry Wolf :: "Together" Kry Wolf's The Flood EP is out today, and I am stoked to get my hands on a copy of the lead single "Together".  In somewhat of a similar fashion to their well-received track with Justin Martin, "Turbosteppa", this one is fueled by a soupy bass line and bad intentions.  The vocal samples sounds interrupted, as if the person didn't have a chance to finish saying "Together... we w ...

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Claude VonStroke :: SRB Brooklyn NYC :: 2.23.13 Throughout the month of February, Verboten events have been my go-to when it comes to New York City nightlife.  I don't mean to limit myself like that but I really can't help it -- every weekend, I am amazed at the lineups that Verboten brings to the table, while at the same time keeping their events part of the “underground."  From Hot Creations ...

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Kill Paris :: "To A New Earth" (Gramatik Remix) After showing some love to GRiZ's remix of a Kill Paris track last week, we have another beauty from the wonderful people at OWSLA.  This latest Gramatik remix of Kill Paris' "To A New Earth" has FUNK written all over it.  And generally that would catch our attention!  I love the screaming guitar licks in this song, a Gramatik staple that really adds the funky flavor. ...

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Juciy J ft. The Weeknd :: "One of Those Nights" Coming off of perhaps the biggest single of 2012 with "Bandz A Maker Her Dance", Juicy J releases his latest single "One of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd.  I saw the artwork for this track a few days ago and was hoping we would get this track for the weekend.  After hearing the stripper-friendly trippy duo go to work on this track I think it is ...

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Camp Bisco :: Line-up Announced! Camp Bisco came out with a huge announcement this afternoon, revealing their highly anticipated 2013 line-up.  Who am I most excited for?  Well there is the obvious Bassnectar, STS9 and Umphrey's McGee headliners that I am always down to see, however, I have to give props to the supporting acts.  Plenty of UFO favorites listed, making me quite anxious to head up north!  Check o ...

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Electric Candy Land :: Ken Loi, Sazon Booya & Static Bass :: Stage 48 NYC :: 2.22.13 :: TICKET GIVEAWAY ***TICKET GIVEAWAY***To win 2 tickets to Friday's event at Stage 48 in NYC featuring Ken Loi, Sazon Booya, Static Bass & Hyperbits:1. Like our Facebook page2. Like/share/comment on this postThe more you do the better your chances!  Winner picked Friday at 2 PM.Our friends at Electric Candy Land are gearing up to put on a wild show for New York this coming February.  Announcing t ...

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Torqux ft. Lady Leshurr :: "Blazin'" (Dimension Remix) The duo formerly known as Torqux & Twist but currently still crushing speaker cones is now known simply as Torqux.  Celebrating this new milestone is a three-track EP of two originals and this remix provided by London producer Dimension.  You know Lady Leshurr threw down some solid rhymes when they sound crisp at both their jacked-up original pace or a more recognizable hal ...

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Jelly For The Babies :: "Absolute Madness 2013 @ Pure.FM" The name continues to confuse me, but the style is undeniable.  Serbian DJ and producer Jelly For The Babies has spun some threads of gold with a new mix that was recently broadcasted live through various radio stations (including but not limited to Pure.FM).  Nine tracks of deep progressive, fit for hyperspace, ready for blastoff, beginning with a new remix of Jelly's "Rainbow ...

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Gorgon City :: Real EP North London's Gorgon City dropped their newest set of tracks for 2013 over the weekend via the Real EP.  The title track has been getting a fair amount of big-name hype, including none other than Diplo.  Though their affiliation with Black Butter Records would indicate they'd be further out in left field with this one, the Real EP sounds more ...

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Up Until Now w/ David Murphy (STS9) & Zoogma :: Highline Ballroom NYC :: 2.15.13 This past Friday kicked off a stacked weekend of music for UFO in New York City.  Starting the weekend off right, I got down to Highline Ballroom to catch one of my favorite live electronic groups Up Until Now perform with special guests David Murphy of STS9 and Zoogma.  The dance floor was packed with fans eager to get funky.  I'm not su ...

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The M Machine :: Metropolis Pt. II The long-awaited follow up to Metropolis Pt. I is here, and The M Machine is surely not going to disappoint subscribers of OWSLA's Nest.  The first installment debuted the San Franciscan trio's ambitiously visionary concept of "The M Machine", a piece of equipment with the promise to rid humanity of all its intrinsic ills (feel free to read through Pt. 1's l ...

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Michal Menert :: Elements [3 Parts] Michal Menert's three-part release of Elements "Slivers of Light," "Quiet Earth" and "Eventide" are simply three peas to an electronic beat pod that I cannot resist.  I've been a big fan for quite some time now and I always welcome new music from Menert.  Each part is different, with their own groove consistent throughout, almost replicating a change of season or pace.  If I had to ...

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Afrojack :: Rocker (Digital Product Trap Bootleg) I am not truly familiar with many Digital Product tracks, but now that I've heard his trap remix of Afrojack's "Rocker," I am sold.  This is real trap shit with a big-room sound.  Adding his own flavor and shake to an already highly-featured house banger, this track is an awesome second option for those who like to get a little wild, however, still crave somewhat of an Afrojack feel. &nb ...

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STS9 :: Spring Tour 2013 Don't you just love timing?  STS9, probably my favorite contemporary band, made my Valentine's Day special by announcing an extension to their 2013 Spring Tour.  With an already deep travel route around the country, the guys have decided to add an extra three weeks of show dates, with most notably for me, a date in New York City at Roseland Ballroom.  Oh yeah, that show is on 4 ...

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Gramatik :: Bluestep Following the announcement of "The Age of Reason Tour," Gramatik's release of his new single "Bluestep" has got me moving.  It's funk, it's blues, it's true electronic dub, all set behind some naughty guitar riffs.  The old-school 50s/60s feel is easily heard about a minute and a half in through the blues-inspired vocal samples.  At the same time you get the up-and-down hop fee ...

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FKJ :: "So Much To Me" Now this is a proper Valentine's Day jam -- a new one from one of my favorites on Roche Recordings, Monsieur French Kiwi Juice.  I didn't mean to keep this one hidden for so long, but you just mean so much to me, I wanted our first time to be special.  I've seen a lot of Valentine's mixes out today, all of them more focused on re-sampline R. Kelly than showing earnest appreciation for th ...

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Summer Set Music Festival :: 2013 Dates Announced! Summer Set Music Festival was our cap to a wonderful 2012 festival season, with beautiful weather in Wisconsin set upon a stacked line-up and peaceful camping setting.  With all their success last year, we expect big things from the great people behind Summer Set in 2013.  Yesterday they announced online the official 2013 dates, making me want to fast-forward through time and pass this c ...

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Amtrac :: The Scheme EP For those who have been following Amtrac recently, the four tracks on the Scheme EP shouldn't come as much of a surprise -- "Preacher" was the first to see the light of day and indicated some seriously British courting of the low ends were just around the corner.  Add some clutch Amtrac-style sampling (The Temptations, among others) and a 21st Century disco sensibilit ...

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Bingo Players @ The Gothic Theater, Denver :: 2.16.13 :: Ticket Giveaway! Our friends over at GlobalDanceMusic.com are proud to present Bingo Players this Saturday, February 16th at the Gothic Theater in Denver, CO.  This weekend is, as usual, packed with talent all over Denver making it hard for any EDM lover to pick and choose which show to attend. However, all I have to hear are my favorite tracks "When I Dip" and "Rattle," and I am there.  I've never ...

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Ticket Giveaway :: UFO Presents AMTRAC @ Norad Dance Bar :: Denver, CO :: 2.15.13 It's only Tuesday, but we cannot help ourselves from looking forward to this weekend.  And as a little treat, we are putting together a TICKET GIVEAWAY for our awesome fans.  Making his Colorado debut, AMTRAC will be headlining The Loft @ Norad Dance Bar this Friday, 2.15.13 in Denver.  Doors open at 9 pm and tickets are $10, however, we urge you to see if today is your lucky day to ...

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Cherub :: Highline Ballroom NYC :: 2.7.13 This past summer I watched Cherub open up Red Rocks Amiptheater in Colorado for STS9's special "Great  Cycle Spectacles"performance.  My first impression of the Nashville duo had me hooked, but after witnessing another handful of shows and festival appearances,  labeling myself a "fan" simply doesn't do it justice.  I prefer to think that ...

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Up Until Now w/ Special Guests David Murphy of STS9 & Zoogma :: Highline Ballroom NYC :: 2.15.13 This Friday (2/15), a collaboration of epic proportions will be taking place at Highline Ballroom.  Mixing family and friends with a whole lot of Southern hospitality, Up Until Now (Jay Murphy & Kyle Holly) will be joined by older brother David Murphy of STS9 and Tennessee's favorite electronic rock group Zoogma.  With such a special combination going down, you can bet that ...

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Eliot Lipp @ The Fox Theater:: 2/7/13 What is it that makes a show stand out and be remembered differently from the usual, everyday music outing?  Sometimes it’s the energy of the band, or of the audience, or a special guest artist or a rarely-played track.  But if there was one thing that set apart Thursday night’s Eliot Lipp show at the Fox, it was the sound. The skill with which Lipp ...

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W&W & Ummet Ozcan :: The Code I was researching some after parties and individual stage line-ups for Ultra Music Festival earlier today, and all that work put me in the mood for some big-room progressive house/trance music.  It's probably the Ultra fan in me, but I came across W&W & Ummet Ozcan's "The Code" and the track just took me straight to Miami.  And trust me I am not in South Florida right n ...

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Ellie Goulding :: "High For This" [Nawte Kong & Polymer Drone Remix] First The Weeknd dropped "High For This" which Ellie Goulding then covered.  This record undoubtedly was hot, but now the Nawte Kong & Polymer Drone remix take this record to another level.  The duo takes the track to higher plane with some percussion that melts into Goulding's vocals perfectly along with some dope new synths.  Expect more work from these two in the future. Enjo ...

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DEVolution :: Arrival EP Solid jackin' house styings from this Southampton duo with quite a resume -- Pete Devereaux is a former one-half of The Artful Dodger, and Tom Devos has released material under Steve Angello's Size Records.  The Arrival EP isn't a true debut but it certainly is my introduction.  All three tracks (and a fourth track as a remix) aren't shy about targeting the dance ...

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Eliot Lipp :: Greetings From Colorado Paying homage to our beautiful state of Colorado and a handful of the top artists in the business to come from the area, Eliot Lipp released this gem for our listening pleasure.  Composed of samples and tracks from over 10 different Colorado EDM and hip-hop artists, "Greetings From Colorado" is getting many of us here at UFO straight giddy about Lipp's performance tomorrow night at the Fox Th ...

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Moduloktopus & Mad Martigann :: "Bessie's Bounce" February is Black History Month, and Moduloktopus has teamed up with Boston DJ Mad Martigann to honor it through song.  I'll let Mod explain:In honor of Black History Month we wanted to give you a raw, powerful anthem to rock out and maintain the roots alive. The words of the Negro Spiritual song by Bessie Jones enhance the vivid theme around the powerful heroes in history that give ...

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Justin Martin @ Highline Ballroom :: New York, NY :: 2.1.13 Another week, and yet another amazing Friday night at Highline Ballroom (NYC) brought to us by the beautiful people of Verboten.  This time, attendees were privileged by the presence of one of Dirtybird's finest, Justin Martin.  Previous to the show, I was not very familiar with Martin and had only come across a mix or two of his, however, after hi ...

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Dawn Safari :: Tangerine Haze Today marks the release of a new stunner from Denver's DIRTY // CLEAN collective.  I've been impressed by releases from each individual family member and I suppose it's Dawn Safari's turn in the rotation to create some speaker magic.  Tangerine Haze is two original tracks with a remix of the title track, fusing spacey pads and click-clack percussion slaps with a beautiful sense ...

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FS Green :: "Goolie Goolie" Trap should make it easy for (white) people to feel like gangsters, but it's tough to look like a thug if you're laughing your ass off.  FS Green's "Goolie Goolie" gets straight silly, and the more I think about people in a club grooving to this with a straight face makes me crack up.  I love it.  You don't realize how seriously you take something until something forces you to drop ...

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LIZ :: "Underdogs" ft. RiFF RAFF Y'all ready for some Beyoncé-wave?  Mad Decent is helping to revive girl-power R&B via newcomer LIZ and her two new singles that dropped today, "Underdogs" and "XTC".  I'm not just being a vapid blogger here, her Facebook actually says "BEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCE..." with a little "CIARA" stuck on the end.  Sounds about right.One part Lana Del Ray ...

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EDC New York :: Road to Las Vegas :: Dates Announced! Electric Daisy Carnival has announced the dates for the New York stop of their carnival EDM tour.  In preparation for their final stop in Las Vegas, Nevada, Insomniac has announced that New Yorkers will be going hard on May 17th and 18th at Citi Field.  Last year's bonanza actually took place in New Jersey at Giants Stadium, but I'd assume that relocating the festival to an actual New Yo ...

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Avicii :: "Three Million" ft. Negin :: Facebook Release I would not call myself a big Avicii fan, and I'm definitely not the only one for whom "Levels" is cringe-worthy.  However, that is not going to stop me from giving credit to where credit is due. Hitting three million Facebook fans is not an easy thing to do by any means.  You can call it luck, skill, promotion, whatever, but it just doesn't happen to the average Joe. &nbs ...

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K Theory :: "iBots" & "Know Betta" Just before I was calling it quits on my new music search last night, I stumbled upon this goodness.  I couldn't say that at 1 am on a Monday night, well Tuesday morning, I was ready for some trippy shit, but I can definitely go for some this afternoon.  And by trippy shit, I mean that K Theory.  The San Fran duo dropped two tracks yesterday "iBots" and "Know Betta," both of which a ...

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Emancipator :: Dusk to Dawn Release :: Irving Plaza NYC Preview This is a special preview article because it happens to be a double whammy.  Today, Emancipator released his much anticipated new album Dusk to Dawn, giving heady folk everywhere ten beautifully-constructed reasons to be happy.  The new album is dope and is just what I was expecting.  It's been a while since I grooved out to some laid-back downtempo trip-hop, but damn does it feel g ...

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Pusha T :: "Only You Can Tell It" [Ft. Wale] From his upcoming project Wrath of Caine, Pusha T let go of a new one over the weekend.  Pusha reveals in an interview with Miss Info that this track, which also features Wale, is produced by the G.O.O.D. Music CEO and frontman Kanye West.  The interview is posted below if you feel inclined to watch it.  In this interview Pusha T goes on to reveal how h ...

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The Avicii Hotel :: WMC 2013 :: Miami, FL This is definitely a first of its kind.  At Night Management leaked some interesting details regarding an apparent pop-up hotel for the Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL this March.  Guess who's behind it?  Not Marriott, not Hilton, but Avicii.  That's right - the Swedish DJ is now jumping into the hotel business to take advantage of Ultra Music Festival's rage fanatics who ...

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Coachella 2013 :: Line-up Announcements! January has been an insane month of music news and a great start to 2013.  We've been so fortunate with all of the festival updates, line-up announcements and sneak preview videos that have been released that we just might be taking some of this epicness for granted.  But enough with that, there is more news!  Completely blowing my mind (and I hope yours too), Coachella FINALLY anno ...

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Far East Movement x Rell the Soundbender :: "Ain't Coming Down" ft. Matthew Coma & Sidney Samson It's Friday people, now let me see your hands up!  Far East Movement and Rell the Soundbender's new single "Ain't Coming Down" featuring Matthew Koma & Sidney Samson is a perfect track to get you ready for a high-flying weekend.  This trap banger has it all; heavy bass, instrumental samples and some overhead vocals that are just what you want to hear to get wild.  In addition to ...

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Zeds Dead :: Hot Sauce EP Mini Mix In order to get us BASS fanatics craving some upcoming tunes, Zeds Dead has gifted the EDM world with a Hot Sauce EP Mini Mix as a mere preview of the madness to come.  Their new EP is set to drop 1.29.13 and have an instant impact in the EDM world.  This little mini mix is a collection of five instrumental tracks that adventure deep into the darkness of BASS music.  The C ...

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Sola Rosa :: "Spinning Top" (K Lab Remix) I'm a little slow to discover Low and Behold, High and Beyond, a full album release from New Zealand group Sola Rosa that generously overflows with funk and soul.  I'm glad I'm a K Lab fan and could discover Sola Rosa through his remix of "Spinning Top", a classic vocal soul with a wavy neurofunk grind.  It's a familiar combination done impressively well -- no wonder he's ...

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The Mane Thing x Sazon Booya :: "Perfect 10" The Mane Thing and Sazon Booya come together for this dope new track entitled "Perfect 10".  With a catchy hook and a dope beat, I can hear this track making people -- more specifically attractive females -- bounce in nightclubs all over the world.  "Perfect 10" is moombahton with some dope bass riffs.  A collab between collabs, The Mane Thing is the duo of Spenda C and Deckhea ...

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Camp Bisco :: 2013 Dates Announced This just in...more festival news!  The northeast wonder, Camp Bisco, has finally announced their summer festival dates, so get your plans ready.  This years party takes place July 11th - 13th and will be located on the beautiful Indian Lookout Country Club, just outside Albany, NY.  No word on line-up details yet, but we can tell you that early bird tickets go on sale Sat ...

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Oliver :: "Mechanical" EP Three weeks of waiting paid off and Oliver delivers.  Ladies and gentlemen, it is dance party time.  Permit me to present the Mechanical EP as your righteous anthem.  From deep house to straight old-school disco, this EP is a legitimate electronic clinic.  Since the day I pounced upon Oliver's last mega hit "Dirty Talk," I have been grooving to the dynamic duo's beats ...

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Governors Ball 2013 :: Full Line-up Announcement New York just received HUGE festival news this morning, as The Governors Ball 2013 line-up was released leaving Big Apple residents smiling to from ear to ear.  This year's ball is to take place on the famous grounds of Randall's Island, and boasts a variety of performing acts to keep any music enthusiasts entertained.  2013 Line-up:Kanye West, Kings of Leon, TBA, Nas, Pretty Lights, The ...

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Just Blaze & Baauer Discuss "Higher" :: Pitchfork Magazine Interview If you have not yet heard the epic collaboration "Higher" between Just Blaze & Baauer, it is time for you to turn on some speakers!  Thankfully, we got you covered right here.  Baauer and Just Blaze took some time while they were at Stadium Red Studios in Manhattan to discuss their collaboration, explaining how the two fed off of each other's energy and built this ...

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Bruno Mars :: "Locked Out of Heaven" [The M Machine Remix] The M Machine follows up their remix to Madeon's "The City" with a remix to the Bruno Mars single "Locked out of Heaven".  The San Francisco group released a preview to this track a little over a month ago, and after hearing the track in its entirety I can say they definitely delivered.  The OWSLA signees have followed up their debut project The Metropolis Pt. 1 with some solid work ...

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Zoogma :: "Elevated" This past Friday, our homies Zoogma dropped a new track entitled "Elevated."  I have to be honest, I've been so deep in the harder DJ side of the electronic world these past few weeks that I think I may have been experiencing some withdrawals from jamtronica heaven.  Once I put this track on, I instantly remembered why these guys are one of my favorite acts to follow during festival seas ...

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Disclosure :: "White Noise" [ft. AlunaGeorge] To the suprise of absolutely no one, this new Disclosure track became the number one trending topic in the UK and received over 33k plays on SoundCloud within one hour of its release.  The highly-celebrated British duo is known, among other things, for tastefully choosing vocal talent for their tracks, and anyone familiar with UK blog-toppers could have known this collab with A ...

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Mence :: "Dream" After hearing the last release from Mence entitled "Beyond," I was really impressed by this kid's talent.  For those of you who are unfamiliar, Mence is a young producer coming out of Miami, FL.  His latest offering "Dream" does not disappoint.  When I saw he released a new track I couldn't help but get excited to share it.  This kid's music will have you stuck in a perman ...

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A$AP Rocky :: "Tim Westwood Freestyle" A$AP Rocky promoting his new album Long.Live.A$AP stopped by Tim Westwood TV and kicked this dope freestyle.  Westwood, the British DJ and Radio Personality, throws the Harlem spitta a few different beats and he destroys every one of them.  For those who have yet to give Long. Live. A$AP a listen in its entirety I highly recommend doing so.  A$AP does not disappoint with his freshma ...

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Just Blaze x Baauer :: "Higher" Just Blaze took to his SoundCloud to release this new collaboration which features the trap wonder and Big League Tour mate Baauer.  Even before hearing this track, I've been anxious to catch the two together on the Big League Tour,  but now I just can't wait.  This tour will be epic.  You may recognize some familiar sounds in "Higher" from ad-libs in the Ja ...

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Juicy J :: Bandz a Make Her Dance [OG Status Re-twerk] Just when you thought Juicy J's number one single and strip club anthem "Bandz A Make Her Dance" couldn't get any bigger, OG Status releases their trap "retwerk" of the record and boom, we are back in it.  For those unaware of the group, OG Status is the trap trio coming straight out of Boulder, CO.  I highly suggest you catch their last record "High Roller" Here. * * ...

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Flosstradamus :: "BANNED II" Yesterday Flosstradamus released the dates to their "Underground Nights Tour" and now we have their new mix called "BANNED 2".  This mix features work from LOUDPVCK, RL GRIME, A$AP Rocky and BAAUER alongside a few new tracks such as "ASSQUAKE" and a new collab with DJ Sliink.  The track list is down below and if you want to download the full mix you can get it  HERE.   ...

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Tomorrowland :: North America Stop In The Works It has been a great week of festival news, and guess what, it just won't stop.  Making a major splash online yesterday, ID&T, the production company behind one of Europe's most prized electronic dance festivals, Tomorrowland, hinted at a North America stop possibly in the works sometime soon.  Tomorrowland is one of the greatest festivals in the world, attracting the top artists and ...

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Mike Posner :: "Ho Hey" (remix) Mike Posner took to his SoundCloud earlier today to let loose his remix of The Lumineers track "Hey Ho".  Posner, who is talented producer as well has been quite as of late, but plans to make 2013 a big year.  Hopefully we will get a release date for his sophomore album Sky High in the very near future. * * * LINKS * * *Mike Posner :: FacebookMike Posner :: TwitterMike Pos ...

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Py & Kadabrah :: "Black Magic" (Kry Wolf Remix) Kry Wolf, who you may remember from a little collaboration with Claude Von Stroke called "Turbosteppa" (or at least the video and its awesome quilt of signature dance moves) is at it again, this time remixing Py & Kadabrah's "Black Magic" with his own feel.  Py's track "Black Magic" laid down the foundation for some deep house gold almost as if by design.  I'm really d ...

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SAVOY :: Personal Legend EP The time has finally come.  The awaited EP "Personal Legend" of the famed Boulder trio SAVOY has arrived.  Game on.Just as I mentioned last week in my sneak peak review of "AfterShock" featuring Big Gigantic, this EP delivers.  With a wide variety of sound that brings back that old school SAVOY feel, I cannot wait to hear some of this goodness accompanied by the ever-so le ...

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Trap-A-Holics :: "Damn Son Where'd You Find This" :: Voice Discovered Undoubtedly, if you listen to trap music you have surely heard some of the Trap-A-Holics infamous drops along the way.  I'm sure all of you have asked the question, "Who is the man behind these famous drops?"  Well, today we finally have found the answer to this question.  The man behind the voice is none other than Christopher Mintz-Plasse a.k.a. McLovin' from the movie SuperB ...

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Electric Forest :: Ticket Sale Information Released Just like their 2013 announcement video last week, Electric Forest's release of ticket sale information has made the online music community jump for joy.  Fans of one of the most celebrated summer music festivals in the great United States cannot get enough EF action.  Starting January 19, 2013, tickets for this years gathering will go on sale to the general public.  If you happen t ...

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Ultra Music Festival :: Officially Two Weekends It's official - the City of Miami Commission, that originally proposed earlier this week to cancel the second weekend expansion of Ultra Music Festival, has officially withdrew its resolution saving the day for EDM fans.  Mission accomplished.According to a Washington Economics Group study published by the Miami Herald, Ultra Music Festival 2012 brought in an enormous $79 million to the South ...

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Wakarusa 2013 :: Line-up Announcements Wakarusa 2013 is almost upon us!  Only a short five months until we all gather upon the beautiful rolling hills of Mulberry Mountain of Ozark, Arkansas, and jam away to some of the top acts in live music.  Since my virgin Waka voyage in June 2011, the festival has steadily remained on my radar and this year's fest promises big things.  Already announcing two out of their three line- ...

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SnowGlobe Day 3 :: Chromeo, Gramatik, Laidback Luke, Boombox, and more Day Three was the really magical, sigh-worthy night for me.  Conflicting interests of that third festival day always make it a confusing time, where your sadness over the end of the party are matched by general weariness, a lack of sleep, and an utter loss for dance moves you haven’t tried yet.  But with mere hours left in 2012 and the general positivity of New Year’s Eve, it was tot ...

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Emancipator:: "Minor Cause" The beauty of Emancipator’s glistening songcraft has earned them a reputation for enormously beautiful music, and “Minor Cause” is no exception.  Although the song is one of the more mellow, ambient tracks in their catalogue, the signature violin leads and subtle background vocals bring into it a sense of anxiety and depth, resulting in a moody and fascinating piece of mu ...

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Electric Forest :: Rothbury, MI :: Dates Announced! If you shared the same joy as our UFO crew did last summer at Electric Forest, then I believe it is safe to say that we have all been patiently for this announcement...It is my pleasure to share the news from the awesome crew over at Madison House and Insomniac.  Electric Forest is happenening!  Official dates were dropped today by the production giants, bringing closure to my end-of-Jun ...

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SnowGlobe Day 2 :: deadmau5, Flosstradamus, GRiZ, Madeon, and more Day One was enough fun that I woke up for Day Two feeling pretty ragged.  Don’t get me wrong, the couch I slept on was way more comfortable than my bed at home, but I can’t be the only one out there who woke up with a headache and an ice-induced welt on their ass.  I got up only because coffee and laptop tunes were both ready for consumption.  Sunday (Day Two) wa ...

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Microsoft unveils "Illumiroom" at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show is well underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, and yesterday Microsoft unveiled new technology which will revolutionize home entertainment systems.  The brief trailer below shows how Illumiroom will fill up your entertainment room with more realistic gaming experiences and will eliminate "out of context" images that surround your television.  Illumiroom ap ...

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Robotic Pirate Monkey :: "Dreamin'" Robotic Pirate Monkey teamed up with Late Night Radio to bring us this new track entitled "Dreamin'".  Robotic Pirate Monkey really brought the funk with this track. The artwork for this track is brought to us by Andy Immerman. * * * LINKS * * *Robotic Pirate Monkey :: SoundCloudRobotic Pirate Monkey :: TwitterRobotic Pirate Monkey :: Facebook  ...

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SnowGlobe Day 1 :: Wiz Khalifa, Big Gigantic, Minnesota, Beats Antique and more SnowGlobe, you big beautiful ice princess, it’s about time we met!I dressed as fly as I could for this little date of ours.  Three layers of insulation sat below my snowboard pants and an invasively puffy FILA jacket I’d had since the 90’s (it was the first “reversible” jacket I ever saw, I remember how it blew my little ten-year-old mind when I saw that on the tag.  And it sti ...

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Ultra Music Festival Weekend 2 About To Be Cancelled? Breaking news is hitting the internet air waves this week, as anxious Ultra Music Festival fanatics await a final decision by the city of Miami commission, either approving a legendary second weekend in March or ultimately ruining about two hundred thousand people's Spring Break 2013 plans.  About two months after the MEGA announcement of expanding the already enormous festival into a two wee ...

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Mr. Carmack x Arnold :: "Muney (Gimme Dat)" Straight filth.  This one belongs in a sewer, not amongst respectable company.  This isn't club music.  This is smoky-basement-with-shit-smeared-on-the-walls music.  This is trap house music.  Mr. Carmack knows what's up, and so does Arnold (a.k.a. Trap Arnold) and the rest of the M|O|D crew.This track is part of Bang Vol. 3, a twelve-track album that c ...

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Decadence @ Colorado Convention Center :: Denver, CO :: 12/31/12 I have pretty eclectic taste -- I will give every kind of music a chance and I think there is good in any style.  I just had never really given electronic music much of a fair chance.  I was warned several times that Decadence may not be "my" kind of thing -- as if to say I wouldn't be able to handle it -- but after seeing pictures from last year my conviction to go was stronge ...

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heRobust :: "OG Status" Not to be confused with the supergroup collab OG Status, First released single from the OG Status EP.  This track would definitely be "dubstep" in lesser hands or if Hayden wasn't such a smooth, jazzy motherfucker.  The uber-funky complextro doo-wop of "OG Status" is distilled bass music nectar, the reason I'm totally in love with this kid's music.  If heRobust isn't pushi ...

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OnCue :: "Cereal" OnCue, the Connecticut emcee follows up his last release "Home" featuring Chris Webby with "Cereal".  This track will appear on Cuey's upcoming project Angry Young Man.  OnCue enlists CJ Luzi his go to producer for the beat. After hearing this track,  Angry Young Man is certainly a project to be on the look out for in 2013. Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * *OnCue :: FacebookOnCue :: Twitt ...

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Sound Tribe Sector 9 @ Fillmore Auditorium :: Denver, CO :: New Year's Eve 2012 The unquestionable liveliness of a Sound Tribe Sector 9 opening night buzzed across the downtown Denver streets.  Highlighting their first New Year's return to the Fillmore in two years, the “Time Within Evolving Living Vehicle Earth”-themed three-night run promised to be a whole new ball game for the band, concluding their heavily-promoted Great Cycle Spectacles and Mayan ...

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EDM Casting :: First EDM Reality TV Show Well it appears 2013 is opening up with some HUGE reality television news.  All day, rumors have been popping up all over the internet about the first ever EDM reality/competition show hitting the air within the near future.  I stumbled upon EDMcasting.com, the pop-up site that invites DJs and producers to sign up to be hand selected as a possible contestant on the show.  The freaky ...

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Mence :: "Beyond" (Original Mix) Mence, a young new producer out of Miami, FL just sent this track our way.  I must say I was impressed by his work, and was really feeling this track.  Looking forward to more work from him in the future!* * * LINKS * * *Mence :: FacebookMence :: TwitterMence :: SoundCloud ...

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Blu Mar Ten :: "Nobody Here" (Kastle VIP Remix) I'm always stoked to see London's Blu Mar Ten pop up on my radar as they always find a way to present something smooth to my ears.  One track I've had my eye on is Kastle's remix of their track "Nobody Here", a pretty massive d&b track in it's own right.  Kastle brings a really interesting fusion of sounds melded into a dubstep template (which then ends on a garage-y s ...

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No_ID :: Live at the Hollywood Palladium (11/24/2012) No_ID of Axtone Records joined their label mate Dirty South for a very special night last month with a massive lineup that also included Arty and Deniz Koyu.  The Dutch duo does a great job at warming up the crowd with this set that includes everything from deep house to more popular house tracks from label mates Axwell and Thomas Gold.  Relive the special night by taking a listen below! ...

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Deniz Koyu :: Turkish Traditions, Inspiration, and A Year In Review Deniz Koyu has had a big 2012 to say the least.  Not only did he take on the task of following up his massive tune "Tung" with releases like "Bong" and collaborations with the super star DJ's such as Fedde Le Grand, but Deniz has also hit the road hard playing at festivals and nightclubs worldwide.  We caught up with the Turkish phenom at his recent stop at Ruby Skye in San Fra ...

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Nobody Beats The Drum :: The End of A Roller Coaster Year As we get move closer and closer to the end of 2012, I find myself getting even more excited to end it in South Lake Tahoe at Snowglobe.  One of the artists that I have had circled on my "must see" list since the first line-up announcement has been Nobody Beats The Drum.  Coming off a massive year where they played major festivals like Electric Forest andWakarusa, I c ...

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Skream :: "December Mix" Croydon badman Skream drops a December mix of tasty house selections.  It's been a minute since I caught up with ol' Olly but apparently house has been his thing in December (mostly Skreamizm 7) and this is a wicked exclamation mark.  It cycles between deep, funky, and classic house sounds, beginning with a mutant remix of Disclosure's "What's In Your Head" and including one of ...

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Pretty Lights :: "The End of the World 2012" Well, it's December 22nd and the world is still here as no apocalyptic events took place yesterday. However, Pretty Lights decided to let loose "Pretty Lights vs. The End of the World" track which he performed on NYE of 2011.  This track features classic rock and hip-hop samples mashed up with some original electronic beats.  The end of the Mayan calendar could mean one of two things acc ...

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World Class Art Thieves :: "Music Sounds Better As REAL TRAP" The World Class Art Thieves, better known to their fans as WorldCAT, hits us with their latest track "Music Sounds Better as REAL TRAP".  For those of you who are unfamiliar, WorldCAT is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based duo that combines glitch-step, electro, and trap.  I will certainly be on the lookout for their upcoming project WATERMELON EP, dropping January 29.  * * * L ...

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Kastle :: "Baby, Keep It Real" K-Ci & JoJo's once-ubiquitous hit "Tell Me It's Real" makes a huge comeback via some Kastle magic.  I think it'd be damn near impossible to screw up the magic harmony that is K-Ci and JoJo, but I certainly didn't expect them to show up dressed up in some fly house vibes.  It wouldn't be a true Kastle rub without the re-pitched vocals and a big, sensual breakdown ( ...

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Decadence NYE Preview :: Denver, CO :: 12.31.12 GlobalDanceMusic.com and Triad Dragons have been representing the great state of Colorado hard with HUGE acts for the past two years, bringing EDM fans the music they crave.  With NYE right around the corner, I think it's time we take a deeper look into their massive Decadence New Year's Eve party.  Last year's Decadence set a significant record, as the event bec ...

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K Theory :: "Lights Out" K Theory took a break from shredding over Gareth Emery mixes to return to some more space-y roots (I think they heard my prayer!).  "Lights Out" is indeed a mind-clearing chillstep tune and in its softer moments it offers a soft ride through plumes of stardust.  It may be too soon to call the stuttery glitches at 2:45 "classic K Theory" but it fits the mold perfectly -- not too ...

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Kastle :: Classic Garage & 2-Step Mixtape This is just the kind of thing I live for as a blogger.  Kastle is nothing short of a badman, and diving into the classic sounds that inspired him at an early age, he's dug up a supremely funky set of tunes.  Any Disclosure fans who don't understand the references made to "old" and "borrowed" sounds need to listen to this immediately -- these tracks are at the root of the reviv ...

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Fools Gold :: "Loosies" (Album Stream) Fool's Gold jam-packs artists into a 22-track collective of Loosies, featuring work from Juicy J, Flosstradamus, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Casey Veggies, Freeway, Flatbush Zombies, Chase N Cash, Chuck Inglish, and AraabMUZIK, and many more. You can stream the entire project down below, and if you are inclined to do so you can cop it on iTunes.* * * LINKS * * *Fool's Gold :: FacebookFo ...

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XTRAFUNK :: Last Summer Sun EP The last summer sun is but a distant memory in the depths of December, but Germany's XTRAFUNK aims to bottle its warmth.  Walking in the cold from place to place, with hands stuffed deep into pockets and chin tucked tightly down, it's easy to forget summer's leisurely pace and the desire to linger just a bit longer on your way to your destination.  It's definitely more difficult to dance ...

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RackNRuin :: "Mark Two" RackNRuin makes a last jab at 2012 with two singles for Black Butter Records, "Mark Two" and "Hackney Heat".  Both tracks are heavily fueled by club bass and bad intent.  "Mark Two" in particular is one for the depths of the rave cave, a place where you aren't sure whether to be more afraid of the monsters around you or within you.  Get sinister on this one with a free download ...

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Obey City :: "Down & Up" (House Edit) Obey City brings some very creative house vibes to an old track, committing the super-woozy "Down & Up" to walking a little bit straighter of a line.  I'm really digging this one, a great carry-over of the original's juke/skweee vibes into something I can't confidently place as high- or low-brow.  If this one goes out as a free download for Obey City hitting 2k Facebook lik ...

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Louis La Roche :: Social Club Mix Louis La Roche blesses us with a 2 hour mix to start the weekend off right. This mix comes from La Roche's show at Social Club in Paris earlier this month. If you listen closely you can hear Santa Claus playing a Moog synthesizer in the background. Happy Holidays!* * * LINKS * * *Louis La Roche :: FacebookLouis La Roche :: TwitterLouis La Roche :: SoundCloud ...

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Klashnekoff :: "All I Got" (Infinite Potentials Remix) The otherworldly beatsmithing of Infinite Potentials has invaded the world of UK rapper Klashnekoff.  The classic hip-hop feel of "All I Got" is no less beautiful in the hands of Infinite Potentials -- the twisted glitches mix with the soft saxophone in the beat to make something not quite Earthly but not quite out of the hood.* * * LINKS * * *Infinite Potentials :: SoundCloudI ...

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Hot Mouth ft. Chris James :: "Totally Worth It" (PeaceTreaty Remix) If you thought the original version of "Totally Worth It" by Hot Mouth with vocals from Chris Jame was an amazing electro banger, wait until you hear what PeaceTreaty has done with it.  PeaceTreaty takes what works in "Totally Worth It" and nudges it just a bit further, lowering the drop an octave and placing the stellar Chris James vocals closer to the beginning.  It proves to ...

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Tiga :: "Plush" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) Le Jacques is le bacques with another house remix that le jacks.  "I don't need a calculator, to know I'm gonna see you later."  Yeah bud, I don't need ears to know I'm hungry.  I also don't need feet to know this makes me want to move.  Tiga's original "Plush" is a really fun track as well if you haven't heard it, dripping with Detroit weirdness and sexy bleep-bloops.* * * LIN ...

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Boys Noize @ The Fox Theater :: Oakland, CA :: 12/14/12 German electro-techno god Alex Ridha, a.k.a. Boys Noize, has decided to elevate his already heavy performance to all-new heights.  With the release of the critically-acclaimed and personal favorite of mine Out of the Black, Ridha is back in the spotlight and planning his first-ever US tour of all-original material.  100% Boys Noize on this one, folks. & ...

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Andre Sobota :: "Saviour" André Sobota's new two-track EP, his debut on Toolroom Records, has found a home on my speakers.  I'm especially feeling "Saviour", a liberated, progressive vibe set against a midtempo rhythm that takes its time.  It's quite a lovely track, something about it that makes me very nostalgic for a convertible and a beautiful blond I've never had.  Well, concurrently, at ...

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TEED :: "Stronger" (Cubiq's 'Trust Me' Remix) TEED is, well, what else but totally enormous, but his track "Stronger" gets an impressive update from Oxford duo Cubiq.  The 'Trust Me' remix (the only Cubiq remix of this track that I know) manages a strange contradiction of dialing back some of the wild energy while giving it a dance-y boost, tightening things up a tad to let the friendly vocals and bass bounce really stand out.   ...

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Deniz Koyu :: Bongbastic #004 Deniz Koyu has had a huge year with massive releases like "Bong" that have been getting played consistently at festivals and shows around the world. Most recently, he began a monthly radio show entitled Bongbastic. His latest installment (and also the last of the year) is in my opinion the best yet. My favorite part has to be when he mashes up two Sebastian Ingrosso hits "Laktos" and "Calling ...

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Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge :: "Mansion" (K Theory Remix) K Theory is back with a huge remix of Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge's massive collaboration "Mansion".  After a somewhat surprising move in going on tour with Gareth Emery, they have committed to an electro-house vibe and it has definitely worked in their favor.  "Mansion" is no different, a trance track made into their own thumping masterpiece.  I wouldn't mind if ...

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Madeon :: "The City" (The M Machine Remix) Of any Madeon track the futuristically-inclined trio of The M Machine could have picked to remix, the warm embrace of "The City" is as good as any.  They manage to keep the fun in the track while stripping much of the atmosphere down to a quirky progressive house element.  I have to say I know these guys best for the mixture of robotic electro and innocent indie vibes on their ...

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Artful Dodger :: "Please Don't Turn Me On" (Disclosure Remix) Add another one in the phenomenal Disclosure catalog.  This time they're after the r&b vibes of Artful Dodger's "Please Don't Turn Me On" and needed only a small step from the original track to make it theirs.  I'm not especially crazy about this remix as it stacks up to others they've done, almost to the point of asking "Yeah, you can do quiveringly sexy vocals with big bouncy ...

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Para One :: "When The Night" (Amtrac Remix) A nice compliment to his recent track "Those Days", Amtrac is really digging into a house revival and the ultra-funky Para One track "When The Night" gets a bouncy uptempo update.  Dance floor fever is in effect, and man, those bright lights are really making me sweat some buckets right now.* * * LINKS * * *Amtrac :: websiteAmtrac :: SoundCloudAmtrac :: FacebookAmtrac :: Twitte ...

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Skriptah :: "Arise" Watch out, kiddies, this is the deep end of the pool.  The blog world welcomes back San Franciscan Skriptah as he welcomes it with a very gorgeous free download, "Arise."  This isn't just "someone making old-school dubstep," it really pays homage to its original vibes and heavily psychedelic side (or spiritual side, depending on who you ask) and I found myself swimming.* * * LINKS * ...

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k-os :: "Crucial" (Kaytranada Remix) I think I can speak for both Kaytranada and myself when I say k-os is an underrated talent and a soulful dude.  Kaytranada's remix of "Crucial" goes straight to the dome, elevating the reggae vibes of the vocals to a heart-wrenching plea with very bump-able bass to spread the message.  I hope you'll forgive me for posting two of his joints back-to-back today because there was N ...

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ChrisB. & jOBOT :: "Sevens on the Out" This ChrisB. and jOBOT collab is a journey into ethereal, peaceful funk, a PERFECT one for the weary morning light of a sunrise set.  What could have very easily been rendered as a messier, belligerent track, "Sevens on the Out" skips along with soft edges and happy tears, just like that girl you met at the bass dome at 7 a.m. who blessed you with a bubble wand.  I think I ...

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Eskmo :: Language EP Eskmo completely shattered my mind at my first Sonic Bloom and I've given him the benefit of the doubt ever since.  That being said, I think even if we had not crossed paths there I would still consider the Language EP to be a serious triumph for the avant-garde producer and performer.  As with everything Eskmo, there's a characteristic majesty in the tracks ...

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Pleasurekraft ft. Green Velvet :: "Skeleton Key" (Format: B Remix) I pledge allegiance to Pleasurekraft, the king of spooky grooves.  Yesterday marked the release of four remixes of their tech'd-out"Skeleton Key", and though it's hard to pick a favorite, I'm definitely feeling this one from Format B, which makes optimal use of the "mango-tango-whatever" vocal line and keeps it nice and deep.  There are three other remixes as part of the EP inc ...

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Fedde le Grand @ Beta Nightclub :: Denver, CO :: 11.29.12 “Hey man, you going to Fedde?”  These words seemed to echo throughout my week to the point where I couldn’t avoid answering “of course!”  Fedde le Grand -- one of Holland’s most successful DJs and one of Beatport’s top featured producers -- has engraved his stamp in the house and electro industries, headlining major festivals and world tours, drawing a ...

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Big Chocolate :: The Red EP There are many avenues through which you may have come across the name Big Chocolate -- from his now-discontinued daily vlog or as the purveyor of gigantic, hard-hitting tunes, Cameron Argon is a confidently talented dude.  I think nearly every facet of trap has to have been explored by someone this summer, but the hardstyle-influenced style (viaFlosstradamus et. ...

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SounSiva :: "Circulation" I'd say Montana-based SounSiva is one of my better secrets -- to say he's a well-kept secret is a little counterintuitive to what I'm trying to do here.  I posted his track "Self Ignition" what feels like forever ago (eight months is a long time in blog years), when both he and UFO (and Far Arden Recordings) were still in various states of infancy.  "Circulation" takes its ...

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Edwin van Cleef :: "All I Think About Is You" I'm a little late to the party on this one, perhaps fashionably, but this is one I wouldn't want to miss.  Have you heard Edwin van Cleef's remix of The Knocks' "The Feeling" yet?  Absolutely huge.  And with "All I Think About Is You", he is proving he doesn't need anyone else's help to make the sun rise with some solid 90's club vibes.Enjoy the free download, and if you l ...

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Detroit Swindle :: "Guess What" (Leftside Wobble Remix) Leftside Wobble can't really be trusted.  Today it's deep house, before that it was electro-disco... who knows what tomorrow will bring.  Their remix of Detroit Swindle's "Guess What" joins two other tracks on the Guess What EP and keeps the original version basically intact.  The vocalist really lays into it Robert Plant-style, just wait for it.* * * LINKS * * *Lefts ...

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Milwaukee :: "Alone" (Amtrac Remix) Even though I think the "wow" on this super blissful house is pretty high, gotta say -- this is pretty tame for Amtrac.  This one will floor people of the broader EDM spectrum, but to that I say, "Just wait until you hear the rest."  Damn, I'd really love to link you to the original track, but I'm kinda SOL here.  Let me just warn you, Google searching "milwaukee alone" only brings ...

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Karmon :: "Take My Hand" ft. Terry Shand I was listening to Aeroplane's November mix and this one really caught my attention.  Karmon has been killing it with the Feel It EP and is climbing the Beatport charts, sure to continue on to big things in the future.  The smooth r&b vocals are buttery, but even if you feel like they border on cheese, there's a dub version of the track that has an equal chance of helping y ...

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Don Rimini :: Fear Of Missing Out EP The venerable Don Rimini has dropped a few new tracks of disco-fueled house as part of the Fear Of Missing Out EP, surprising for the man who came to prominence with his promise to Nlarge Your Parties.  He didn't want to miss out, apparently, on the "uncontrollable desire to jack your body".  His SoundCloud poses to fans in advance, "Why house?"  Because fuck yeah, th ...

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Crazy Fingers :: Liberation Through Hearing EP This is some promising material coming from a virtually unknown producer named Crazy Fingers, the performance name of University of Texas film student Mark Rubin.  The Liberation Through Hearing EP is four tracks of beautifully rendered 'step tunes sure to pry open your third eye and shoot a few drops of sonic Visine in it.  The EP is freely downloadable here or at Crazy Finger ...

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Damn Heathen :: "Genjutsu" I'm not too familiar with Dat Heathen (or Damn Heathen, The Heathen, or WalterLee), and all of my favorite tracks so far are freestyles like this one over Portishead's "Undenied".  It's hard to deny this guy's got talent, though, and in time he could give Blackalicious a run for his money.  His heady, introspective rhymes skip recklessly over a melancholy beat.  I'm f ...

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Young Wonder :: "To You" (Ambassadeurs Remix) Once again, Ambassadeurs is turning out some straight beauty.  With the help of Irish duo Young Wonder, who instill "To You" with a strong sense of wide-eyed wonder right from the beginning, Ambassadeurs adds a touch of bedroom magic and just enough bass to make you want to keep this one at a higher volume.  And, of course, the surreal ambiance of all Ambassadeurs tra ...

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Proxy :: "Raw" (Haezer Remix) Proxy needed a lot of time to charge up enough aggression to flatten everyone with the accurately-placed shot of Music from the Eastblock Jungles Pt. 1, an electro detonation that is one of the more impressive releases I've seen in 2012.  South African producer Haezer is one of three recon teams to add what they can to "Raw", and though Etnik brings some corrosive acid lines&nb ...

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Boeboe :: "Ladi" It's been a minute since I've heard anything new from one of my favorite on-the-up producers out of the Netherlands, Boeboe, but it looks like he has 1,000 reasons to be thankful this particular Thanksgiving day.  Just like many of Boeboe's tracks, "Ladi" is a little bit soothing, a little bit banging, a little bit creepy and a lotta bit cool.  I'm not sure how exactly I should genre-fy ...

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Andre Crom & Martin Dawson :: "In The City" News has now thoroughly spread through the internet that German house artist Martin Dawson has passed away.  Well known as King Roc before producing under his own name, Dawson was a frequent collaborator, and aside from his Two Armidillos side project with Giles Smith he often worked alongside Andre Crom, as heard here.  "In The City" is among his best work, and  ...

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Richie Spice :: "Marijuana" (DownsquareZ & Labrat Remix) Santa Cruz producers DownsquareZ and Labrat team up to percolate Richie Spice's "Marijuana", likely a recognizable tune to glitch-hop, dubstep and drum 'n bass fans who have surely heard the sample before.  This is dubstep that isn't shy on robot grinds but still isn't offensive to the dub vibe, finding a good balance between psychedelia and speaker bumpin'.  You may alrea ...

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Sinkane :: Okay Africa Mixtape 2011 The second episode of Okay Africa's mix series Africa In Your Earbuds is curated by Sinkane, a name that indie enthusiasts should recognize as the stage name of Ahmed Gallab.  He's a multi-instrumentalist who was most recently the drummer for Yeasayer and can list Of Montreal and Caribou on his resume as well.  The "Okay Africa Mixtape 2011" is a great look into his Sudane ...

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Frou Frou:: "Let Go" (kLL sMTH Remix) If you’re going to make a remix of an overplayed song, you might as well do your best to make it fantastic.  Many people are familiar with the Garden State soundtrack, and even more can recognize “Let Go” by Frou Frou.  kLL sMTH’s remix stands out among the Colorado producer’s work as a more melodic and contemplative track, doing a wonderful job of capt ...

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J-Kray :: "Northern Lights" I'm glad that using talkbox vocals in tracks isn't all too common, because now, when it happens, it just feels so RIGHT.  J-Kray's come out with a serious declaration of cosmic love with "Northern Lights" and drips honeyed aether across the fractalsphere.  The vocals plead that you "do it." I don't even know how I'm being asked to "do it" but I somehow know not to let you down.You may re ...

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Maxxi Soundsystem :: "Stella's Way" (Huxley Remix) Huxley is currently nominated twice in DJ Mag's Best of British 2012 for "Breakthrough Producer" and "Best Single" (for "Let It Go").  Maxxi Soundsystem is also nominated as "Breakthrough Producer".  That's probably all I should need to tell you about the potential of this track.  My ear was really caught because the third bass note sounds like it nearly melted off the tra ...

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STS9 :: "Thriller" (Michael Jackson) For those of our readers who are also fans of the Sector 9 -- STS9, that is -- we have a special treat.   While many have resisted the new direction of the band, this past Halloween run has proven that they're far from not having any more tricks up their sleeves.   Jamming to covers of songs by The Cure, Daft Punk and Michael Jackson, Tribe gave their attendees a run for their money with ...

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BLEEP BLOOP - "WVLSS CRNK" (QUARRY x DV$T Remix) Been a while since I've checked in with STYLSS (the Hood Shit EP was actually one of my first posts here) and it turns out Portland hasn't yet chewed them to pieces.  Seems to be the opposite, as I'm proud to see QUARRY is opening for NastyNasty tonight and The Polish Ambassador last May.  He and DV$T collectively reinterpret  BLEEP BLOOP's "WVLSS CRNK" ...

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Adventure Club :: "Need Your Heart" (Minnesota Remix) Minnesota has completely reworked this bass-heavy track and created a chilled-out masterpiece that is truly easy on the ears and mind.  In my opinion, this remix well-represents Minnesota's catalog as he tends to explore the more melodic, soulful side of dubstep.  Adventure Club's "Need Your Heart" sounds comfortably at home while nestled in the warm cradle of Minnesota's production. &nb ...

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West Water Outlaws :: The Boulder Theater :: 11.3.12 The West Water Outlaws lit up the famous Boulder Theater for a packed crowd eager to rock out during a long awaited homecoming weekend for CU natives.  After a medley of reggae and ska inspired jams by The Congress & Na'an Stop to get the audience going, it was simply game time.  The crew came out as they always do: instruments in hand, anxious to put their skills ...

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K Lab & William Breakspear :: "Black Hole" (K Lab Mix) New Zealand's K Lab is someone in the glitch-hop community I've been waiting to see punch through, and though the day might not yet be here, I'm continually impressed with what I hear.  There's something very "down under" about his style and yet he manages to steer clear of immediate comparisons to Opiuo, which is as good of an accomplishment as any to start with.  Pairing ...

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Ninetynine :: "Together" and "Fond of U" I only needed to hear the first 30 seconds of "Together" to know it was a perfect addition to my space yacht playlist.  I don't have a space yacht to call my own yet, of course, but when I do, I will have been wasting my time here at UFO and a failure of an alien funk enthusiast if I don't have just the right song for the occasion.  Ninetynine (or NN, not to be confused with the Sle ...

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Amtrac :: "Those Days" A mysterious tweet came from Amtrac a few weeks ago reading "Those days."  Now that "Those Days" is out, it's clear it was a reference to a Stevie Wonder sample and thumping house ecstacy.  A free download from one of my favorite up-and-comers, I can't recommend this one any more highly.  I'm continually impressed by Amtrac's ability to find unforgettable samples, sculpt d ...

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Koreless "4D" Koreless is a producer out of Glasgow that's been coming up big in the UK garage scene lately, especially with some work he did with Jacques Greene and a remix of "Lost In Tokyo" that Jacques Greene put out in the not so distant past.  This track, "4D," has been damn near impossible to get out of my head for the last couple of weeks.  It takes Koreless's signature garage beats and t ...

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Nawte Kong :: "I can Haz Muzac v2.0.3" A good friend of ours sent us over a very interesting mix the other day, a solid party playlist from a surprising source.  Nawte Kong is a New York DJ who is (probably) best known as Chris Webby's official DJ.  You won't find any hip-hop in "I can Haz Muzac v2.0.3", a mix of funky house, electro, dubstep and progressive house with tracks pulled from all over the spectrum. ...

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Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes :: "Here We Go" (Vinnie Maniscalco Remix) Impressive trap music seem to be fewer and further in between these days, but today I find my faith redeemed by Got Bass Music's Vinnie Maniscalco.  The acid line in the build-up of Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes' "Here We Go" makes for a fantastic build, but I'm pleased to see that's where the similarities end -- this drop is thick subwoofer pudding.  Extra props are due fo ...

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The Haunted House Tour :: Knife Party, Tommy Trash, Kill The Noise, Style of Eye, Baauer & Destructo :: Pier 94, NYC :: 10.26.12 Photos and Text by Joe Gallo & Michael Fine                                  Halloween came a little early this year in New York City, as thousands of spirited EDM fans came prepared to get freaky for one haunted performance.  Earstorm Records, RPM and HARD came ...

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Tommy Trash :: Truffle Pig Tommy Trash has been bringing the heat lately. Most are familiar with his recent collaboration with Sebastian Ingrosso on "Reload" but this time Tommy Trash is back with an original mix of his own called "Truffle Pig".  Besides having one of the cooler track titles in EDM, this track is a banger to say the very least.  It's full of electro chord progressions mixed with that big-room ...

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Zedd Ft. Bright Lights :: Follow You Down (Keys N Krates Remix) Enjoy the soulful electronica experience that the awesome trio Keys N Krates has concocted for your listening pleasure.  Comprised of drums (Adam Tune), keyboard (David Matisse) and turntables (Jr. Flo), each member helps to create a synergy in their music that is too tempting to resist.  This song does down like an elixir -- a freely downloadable elixir, at that.  This is ...

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Real Connoisseur :: "So What" Real Connoisseur has already had two tracks featured on BBC1 and B.Traits' In New DJs We Trust radio show and is beginning to pick up the first round of shout-outs in what appears to be within the first month of the project's existence, .  Much like Disclosure (whom Connor Lloyd cites as an inspiration), Real Connoisseur is part of the modern paradox of fresh-faced UK teens rev ...

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Tony Romera & Jordan Viviant :: "Alive" (Bit Funk Remix) You may remember Bit Funk recently smashed it with a great remix of Treasure Finger's summer jam "Rooftop Revival".  Now he's back again with another sensual remix, this time taking on Tony Romera and Jordan Viviant's "Alive".  Among the other remixes of the track, this one's got a classic Bit Funk smoothness and a great vocal house vibe.  This track made an earlier a ...

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Good Lyfe Addikts :: "Culture" If you're going to be addicted to something it should obviously be good music and Good Lyfe Addikts can feed your need with some glitch-hop with killer attitude.  This track creates a musical culture that is all its own.  Starting off with a soulful vocal intro that leads the listeners into the old school back alleys where old school hip hop meets bass-heavy hitters of today.  The o ...

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RESET! :: "Turbofunk Mixtape" "Yesterday was our 5th birthday!  We started with a 300 people sweaty party in Milano and ended up playing all over the planet.  To thank you for all for those awesome years we did this mixtape including loads of unreleased tracks from us and our Turbofunk family!"This mix is packed full of, well, what else besides a lot of turbofunk.  The first minute alone gives you a good sense o ...

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Emeron & Fox :: "Nightmares" (Monitor 66 Goes Techno Remix) Monitor 66 has recently blasted onto my radar with this impressive deep house remix of Emeron & Fox's "Nighmares".  Monitor 66 contributed two remixes on Emeron & Fox's Nightmares EP, the first of which caught my eye because it was tagged on SoundCloud as "Blissco" and that's awesome.  Blissful disco is almost as cool as hoverboarding, but let's be h ...

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Shatter Hands :: Land Fly It's been a while since I've posted something strictly "beat" but this is a good place to pick back up -- you may recognize Danish producer Shatter Hands from the fantastic Outsourced compilations from the fantastic Outlier Recordings.  Or maybe not, but if you are as much of a fan of Outlier's vibe as I am you won't think twice about scooping up this free download.   ...

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Justin Jay :: "Dirtybird Halloween Mix" Though not nearly as spooky as the Bird Peterson Halloween Spooktacular I posted recently, Justin Jay's newest promotional mix for Dirtybird certainly has a longer shelf life.  Absolutely full of swag and packed with artists such as Eats Everything, French Fries, Nina Kraviz, and many more, 19-year-old Justin Jay has really captured Dirtybird's swanky vibe in an hour-long mix. ...

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Diplo :: "got stoned and mixed really old records for half an hour" Diplo is well-known for breaking the boundaries of traditional electronic music by blending genres such as hip-hop, dancehall, reggae and more with it to create his own unique sound.  This time he has taken to his SoundCloud to release so beyond different than anything we've ever seen from him before.  As the title suggests, Diplo has put together a collection of oldi ...

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The Bloody Beetroots :: "Chronicles of a Fallen Love" ft. Greta Svabo Bech You may have heard the news that Sir Bob released the sheet music for "Chronicles Of A Fallen Love" in advance, urging fans to play it themselves before they heard his version.  I can play piano at a passible level, but sheesh, those electro arps cruising at 125 BPM aren't for everyone's fingers.  Still, it's reassuring to know the sheet music for this track was made in the first pl ...

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Firebeatz :: "Here We Fucking Go" Dutch duo Firebeatz are known for releasing heavy-hitting electro house tunes like "Dear New York" and "Just One More Time Baby", but their new release "Here We Fucking Go" has got to be the heaviest one I have heard yet.  The track (released on Hardwell's Revealed Recordings) is a mixture of strong kick drums, and some of the heaviest synths I have ever heard -- but even more impre ...

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Nickynutz :: "Tek It Easy" (Headphones Mixdown) ft. Hopeton Lewis Nickynutz presents a unique chiller to throw in your jungle lounge mix (you do have a jungle lounge mix, right?).  Even though the rhythm seems like it's right on the verge of sending itself off the rails, Hopeton Lewis croons "Take it easy, no need to hurry".  I love the paradoxical magic created when wild, frantic rhythms meet relaxing sounds -- it can make couch lock a littl ...

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David Heartbreak :: "David Heartbreak Gives You: Acid" After his ghoulish remix of Skrillex's "Make it Bun Them", Heartbreak returns again to curate what he refers to as his "last EP of 2012."  David Heartbreak Gives You: Acid is not the answer to the question "What happens when you join the David Heartbreak Fan Club?" but a seven-track compilation he has curated and released as a free download.  Heartbreak and friends revisit the ...

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Haunted House Tour :: Knife Party, Tommy Trash, Kill The Noise, Style of Eye, Baauer & Destructo :: Pier 94 NYC :: 10.26.12 I've been waiting weeks for this show to arrive, and now the time has finally come.  Earstorm Records, RPM and HARD have teamed together to freak New York City out this Halloween.  This Friday, October 26, 2012, The Haunted House Tour stops in NYC at Pier 94 featuring Knife Party, Tommy Trash, Kill The Noise, Style of Eye, Baauer and Destructo.  Damn, is that a hard hitting line-up. ...

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B. Bravo :: "Kiss 'n' Tell" ft. Zackey Force Funk So a lot of garage and dubstep has been going in this kind of goofy direction inspired by a select few English producers (among them is Silkie).  They've been featuring super-retro synths but keeping the dope garage-esque beats and hip-hop influence that create some seriously jammable masterpieces.  The one I'm bringing to you today is from San Francisco producer, B. Bravo, who ...

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West Water Outlaws :: Boulder Theater :: 11.2.12 On November 2, 2012, the West Water Outlaws are back, headlining the famous Boulder Theater to rock Pearl St. the only way they know how: hard.  With a familiar lineup of rock and reggae including The Congress and Na'an Stop, the evening is set to kick off Boulder's annual homecoming weekend festivities.Now EDM may be UFO's main jive, but I grew up loving the classics: Led Zepp ...

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Rah Digga :: "Tight" (Je$u$ Remix) My man Heysuz is back with yet another fire beat.  I swear, this man is a spectre, one that lept from the screen of a wheeled TV cart in a high school classroom and infuses your normal curriculum with synthesizer magic.  Rah Digga, as you may already know, was da baddest bitch in Busta Rhyme's Flipmode Squad and "Tight" is one of many classic& ...

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Julio Bashmore :: "Husk" Right on the heels of a BBC Radio 1 performance, badman Julio Bashmore drops a full-length at one of his new originals he premiered called "Husk".  It's midtempo house with a classic feel -- the big bouncy drop doesn't disappoint and there's that classic Bashmore magic present throughout.  Look for this one to drop on December 3rd through Broadwalk Records.* * * LINKS * * *Juli ...

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Wolfgang Gartner, Pierce Fulton and Popeska @ Boulder Theater :: Boulder, CO :: 10.16.12 A crowd full of fresh young faces bopped around like rabbits at Wolfgang Gartner’s appearance at the Boulder Theater on the Love & War Tour.  Wolfgang has attained major status in the music world of electronic house, and through this primo reputation (and memories of his last sold-out show in Boulder) he immediately attains the crowd's respect.  If you  ...

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Lorenz Rhode :: "Any Kind Of Pressure" ft. Jamie Lidell Lorenz Rhode has disco balls for testicles and crushed velvet for chest hair, an inhumanly funky being with an inhumanly funky catalog of music.  And on this unseasonably warm autumn day, I present to you "Any Kind Of Pressure", an uplifting funk jam dripping with the R&B goodness of yesteryear.  I've been a Jamie Lidell fan ever since I discovered Super Collider, a signifi ...

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Shiny Toy Guns :: "Fading Listening" (Treasure Fingers Epicfadewave Mix) It is safe to say that I have become addicted to funky, disco remixes of indie-rock music so it is no surprise that I am posting this gem "Fading Listening" by Shiny Toy Guns  remixed by Treasure Fingers. Treasure Fingers has made a living off of remixing indie groups and injecting massive amounts of funk and disco to their tracks. He adds his signature touch so much ...

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Sonic Blossom Night w/ Up Until Now, The Floozies @ Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom :: Denver, CO :: 10.12.12 Words and Images by Haastafari and Stazio BallfieldsWithin seconds of entering the cloud of smokers and loiterers outside of Cervantes', we immediately detected that there was something different in the air on this particular night – it was only 9:45pm and already there was a mass of music enthusiasts and a bustling electricity.  Sonic Blossom– the official pre-party ...

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Gerruzz vs. Redman :: "Concrete Sounds" Charge up the lazers, wake up the neighbors -- Italian producer Gerruzz just dropped this heavy-stepping beat that is an outright monster.  Like most of his tracks (especially "FrainBeeder"), "Concrete Sounds" has the shuffly ambiance of an XLR8R-hyped track with the kind of bass that would singe their eyebrows off.  Fans of Free The Robots' CtrlAltDel are likely going to ...

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Wolfgang Gartner w/ Pierce Fulton @ Boulder Theater :: 10.16.12 Anxiously awaiting the return of Wolfgang!  Arguably the premier electro-house producer in the game right now, Joey Youngman hasn't slowed down a bit if his recent smash "Love & War" is evidence of anything.  Mr. Gartner hasn't been to Boulder since last winter, and though most students had left the Hill for winter break he had absolutely no problem selling o ...

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Two Fresh :: "Some Purple" Feeling purple?  So are we.  Kendo and Shweez of Two Fresh are back on that grind, clearly feelin' super fly with their newest single "Some Purple" - getting ready to catch the A$AP Mob tonight in Denver, the homies found it suitable to release this trap anthem that leaves you aching to be sippin' and smokin' on some purple.   Tagging the release on their Soundcloud with t ...

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FKJ :: The Twins EP FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) hit the world with a jaw-dropping debut album last week through my new favorite label Roche Recordings.  Well-balanced tracks make this funky journey through house music a superb ride.  At first I was leaning heavily on "The Twins" as my favorite pick -- the chord changes and sampling are exceptional and the Brazilian feel to the bass line is a phenomena ...

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Kleeer :: "Tonight" (Cezaire Remix) Another one from Roche Recordings , Parisian producer Cézaire is on my watch list.  Described on SoundCloud as having a "love for G-funk high-pitched synths [that] comes directly from the West Coast", Kleeer's "Tonight" is about as perfect as it gets for a remix choice (Snoop Dogg and DJ Quik are just two rappers who have sampled the group).   ...

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Seven Lions :: "She Was" ft. Birds of Paradise Seven Lions doesn't produce music, he produces magic.  Basically all of his tracks have the feeling of grand experience, massaging the listener's mind into the fantastical landscape of the sound.  OWSLA released two free downloads by Seven Lions to promote his upcoming EP (due October 16th)!  "She Was" takes a small step away from the big lovestep sound Jeff Montalvo ...

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Marley Carroll :: "Woodwork" Marley Carroll was one of my sleeper picks from this year's Lightning in a Bottle and he continues to impress me.  "Woodwork" is a delicate, spiritual dubstep tune driven by jangly tribal percussion and gorgeous bell harmonics.  "Woodwork" is an apt name; the texture of the track is exquisite, conveying an incredibly beautiful scene that I like to think involves a temple in the fore ...

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12th Planet :: Bass Salt (featuring Antiserum) One of the most innovative producers in the dubstep scene, 12th Planet is back with an extra-heavy bass tune with the help of producer (and friend) Antiserum.  "Bass Salt" is a little bit more relaxed than most of these producers work (which tells you something right away) but they pull it off.  12th Planet has been busy as of late with a loaded tour schedule all in an effort to pro ...

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Candyland :: National Touring, OG Remixes, Spinnin Records, and Telling Plumpy to F*** Off Few things are more satisfying than getting that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch an act right before they blow up.  What makes it even more satisfying is when that act is Candyland, the big breakthrough is an album release on premiere dance label Spinnin Records, and the show is at a bar a few blocks from your house.  We humbly thank Max and everyone else at Into The AM for ...

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K Theory :: "VC Commander" K Theory is really honing in on a trademark sound and it's getting better with every track.  With all the trap sounds floating through the internet nowadays it'd be easy to pidgeonhole their sound as such (with the exception of their recent Gareth Emery remix); what they really do best is making dirty tracks with fat glitch chunks and "VC Commander" is no different.  Enjoy a free downloa ...

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Stephan Jacobs:: "Imagine" ft. Delevo For Stephan Jacobs, stellar is the norm, and this new release from the West Coast producer is right along those lines.  “Imagine” is an especially silky and melodic track from an artist who knows how to bring both energy and brilliant charisma into his production.  But don’t be fooled by the ethereal intro and heart-melting vocals by Delevo, this track still brings a ...

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Massive Attack :: "Teardrop" (Phutureprimitive Remix) Phutureprimitive has returned to action, transforms Massive Attack's "Teardrop" from a moment of Zen into a massive glitched-out dub while retaining that elegant beauty.  The incredibly soothing and beautiful vocals are provided by Cocteau Twins' vocalist Elizabeth Fraser, someone who I really wish would be picked up in more lovestep-y remixes (a search on "Cocteau Tw ...

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The Magician :: Magic Tape Twenty-Six The Magician has been consistently bringing the heat with his 'Magic Tape' series of mixtapes that he has been delivering to fans via SoundCloud.  His most recent summer mixtapes have been filled with everything from deep house to tropical beats that have been perfect for a day at the beach or by the pool; now that summer is over, he has gone back to his niche of delivering indie-dance banger ...

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Kimbra :: "Come Into My Head" (Opiuo Remix) Fellow Down-Under-ites Kimbra and Opiuo unite on a stadium-sized remix of "Come Into My Head".  When Opiuo cranks this one up, the vocals for the original "Come Into My Head" take on a really 80's hair metal feel to them -- it's easy for me to imagine this is actually a Def Leppard cover (maybe because it sounds a little like this?).  I hate the shit out of Def Leppard's m ...

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Decibel Festival 2012 :: Seattle, WA :: September 26-30 In the run-up to Decibel Festival, I'd heard a lot of things about what to expect out my weekend in Seattle. The one unifying theme I heard relative to the festival was that I could not be luckier to be going. Even Preston Douglas, one of the owners of Denver's Norad Dance Bar explained to me (and I'm partially paraphrasing here), “Yeah, Decibel is probably going to change your life.” ...

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NiT GriT :: Indie Love, Dreams of Europe and All Things Nitty-Gritty Danny Beall - aka NiT GriT - has been growing significantly in the dubstep and glitch communities, and has been turning heads while doing so.  With his influences rooted in IDM and Drum & Bass, Danny began his journey in San Jose, CA five years ago and has since accumulated a serious following in the bass community.  Whether it be at underground bars packed shoulder ...

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DiscoSocks :: "The Thrust Mixtape" Recently joined the family at Heavy Disco Records (sister label of MofoHifi founded by The Young Punx and home to my idol Phonat, Bobby Tank, Riva Starr, Shinichi Osawa, High Rankin, and more).  Through it, he has just released his first single "Motivation", an intensely disco-y track -- like seriously, prepare yourself for some in-your-face disco, Duck Sauce has nothing o ...

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Rockwell vs Eve & Jadakiss :: "Childhood Memories" (Defunk Remix) An effort to dig deeper into glitch-hop has led me to Canadian glitch-swing-funk-bass producer Defunk.  To all of my friends simultaneously interested in bass music and swing dancing, I should recommend to you Swung Out Swag.  But for those who aren't into that (or just don't know it yet), have a listen to Defunk's latest track, a bootleg matching drum & bass producer Rockwell&n ...

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Bastille :: "Flaws" (Russ Chimes Remix) London house producer Russ Chimes follows up on "Back 2 You", one of his biggest original productions to date, with a remix that continues to define him as a master of class.  The original from Bastille is pretty fantastic on its own, an uplifting plea for self-betterment and a release of ego.  I love the hell out of Russ Chimes but the remix isn't about much more than a releas ...

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Crazy Daylight :: "Purple Grapes" (K Theory Remix) One of my favorite glitch-hop up-and-comers, K Theory, joins Tantric Decks, Flavours, and Defunk in a remix EP of Australian glitch maestro Crazy Daylight's Want Blood EP.  Taking his signature hypercharged nu-retro sound for a spin, K Theory turns out a steadily rolling bruiser of a remix (though the original "Purple Grapes" isn't e ...

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Mystic Bummer :: "Rippin' The Curl (Couch Surfing Revival)" Ah, it's so fucking RAW.  Right after the Trailer Park Boys sample takes your guard down to prevent from taking anything too seriously, Mystic Bummer kicks a seriously bitchin' electro groove.  The breakdown around 4:30 is clutch as well, rounding everything out in a very masterful way.  This is the kind of gritty street bass I need more of in my life.  "Rippin' The Curl ( ...

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C2C :: "Down The Road" (HIFANA SEQUENCE REMIX) French turntable group C2C is a personal favorite of mine.  I love the eclectic style in everything they produce.  Here is a new spin on their classic track "Down The Road" brought to you by Japanese breakbeat music duo Hifana.  The track features the same mix of blues attitude with the extra breakbeat appeal that makes the track more danceable.  The song seems to be ...

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Kendrick Lamar :: "Compton" (feat. Dr. Dre) It's a really great day for me when Kendrick Lamar releases a track, a superb day.  Not only is his upcoming album good kid m.A.A.d. city (available for pre-order now) one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Kendrick is making a dignified argument for the top spot in rap (sorry Kanye fans).  Earlier this summer Kendrick treat ...

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Guerilla Speakerz :: Holla EP The title track "Holla" seems to be the heavy-hitter, popping up all the way back in June when Baauer dropped a snippet of it on Diplo & Friends -- the track features some of the characteristic Trouble & Bass doom 'n' gloom before busting into a hyper-ratchet trap groove.  "Parool" and "Polaroid" are both speaker bruisers as well, with a grimy industrial edge ...