Expansion Volume 5: Nosaj Thing + TOKiMONSTA [Ticket Giveaway + Set Times]

Expansion : Official | Facebook | Twitter | Tickets

There has been a movement of music, art, and all things expressive growing at the Humming Bird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley. Most of us in the relative LA/OC/LB area never really venture much north of Hollywood for our adventures into music. But lately in the past few months the likes of Daedelus, Free The Robots, DJ Craze, Flinch, LDFD, and more have given us reason to expand our musical horizon into the more northern regions. Tonight we continue this experience with musical performances by Nosaj Thing and TOKiMONSTA. With the continued support from Project Sweatshop + The Service Company we have a pair of tickets to giveaway for tonight's festivities. Please comment this post with your full name and e-mail address to enter to win. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page and an e-mail notification will be sent. You have until 5pm to enter.

Excision - Shambhala Mix 2011 [Mix]

For the bass heads out there, if you don't know about the legend that is Excision, let me give you a brief introduction. This Canadian bass producer is mainly known for his aggressive, hip hop and metal influenced dubstep as well as his extremely technical production technique that rivals many producers out there right now. He runs Rottun Records, a label that I've been following for a while now that has launched names like Datsik and Downlink into the upper ranks of the current dubstep scene.

One of the things Excision is infamous for are his Shambhala mixes. The first one I ever heard was his mix from last year. His Shambhala mix from last year was notorious for the insane amount of dubplates that did not see the light of day until this past year, like Downlink's once-elusive and robotic sounding "Factory", and those dubplates that still haven't seen the light of day as of yet, like Excision's...awkward
sounding remix of Insideinfo's "Awkward" (which makes an appearance on this mix as well!). You're in for a treat with this mix because he brings many tracks that have been brought to the mainstream, such as Skrillex and Nero's remix of Nero's "Promises" and The Others and Trolley Snatcha's "Break Your Neck", while dropping the dubplates and unreleased remixes of huge tracks.

James Blake - CMYK performance on KCRW [Live Video]

James Blake: Official | Facebook | Youtube - KCRW : Morning Becomes Eclectic
I've always wondered how he would present this song live. It's one of those special tunes that I like to think to myself, "Yeah I remember when I told you about this track and you didn't get it. Now you're all about it. It's all good though." It's like the lyrics, "Look I found her. Damn!" I guess that's how you feel when you find a song/artist/album/performance/dj/producer and you look around you and know one knows what you're talking about. Eventually/slowly/surely the people around you catch on and all they can say is, "Damn!". I've missed every single one of his performances in LA due to financial constraints [poor money management truthfully]. [Yeah I missed his surprise DJ set at Low End Theory.] Any hoo, I'm glad that everyone around me is starting to discover his music. Good music shouldn't be hoarded selfishly. It should be shared with everyone, even those who aren't quick to listen openly. When they do eventually listen, just remember to try not to tell them, "I told you so."

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Tiësto - Maximal Crazy (Official Video) [Music Video + Tour Dates]

Tiësto [Musical Freedom] : Official | Facebook | Twitter - Purchase @ Beatport
Watching this video still gives me goosebumps and takes me back to that one crazy fun weekend in Las Vegas. Yes I was there. I was there all three nights/early mornings. I hope you were too. And if you weren't, this song and music video should be reason enough for you to experience EDC next year and/or Tiësto in concert this year. You're in luck because he's swinging by Los Angeles in a couple weeks [Apologies to the International readers. We'll post intl tour dates if and when we're notified].

Porter Robinson - Spitfire [Contest + Tour Dates]

Porter Robinson : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
We've been following Porter Robinson for quite a while. Ever since I saw this random teenage musical maestro break through the Beatport charts with Say My Name I knew he was someone to keep an eye on. Some said he was just lucky and it was just one track. But I kept paying attention and from the looks of it I wasn't the only one. He's gone from small regional tours, to playing at Beyond Wonderland, featured on DJ TechTools, releasing his latest selection with Skrillex's new label OWSLA, and now he's opening up for Tiësto across the nation. Not bad for someone who's not even legal enough to purchase alcohol [or rent a motor vehicle].

If you like what you hear please show your support by purchasing the tracks or checking him out on tour. [I suggest you listen/purchase the Kill The Noise Remix of Spitfire(Shout out to Jake!)] There's also a contest below where you can win a free Traktor S4 unit....

Nocturnal Wonderland [Official Trailer]

Nocturnal Wonderland [Insomniac] : Official | Tickets
With only a few days left until this weekends festivities one can only wait in anticipation to journey back down into the rabbit hole. We had some of the best experiences thus far this year at Beyond Wonderland and EDC Las Vegas, we are sure this weekend will continue the level of fun/music/excitement we've experienced. If you have yet to get your tickets be sure to purchase them as soon as possible...

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SBTRKT - Marry Anne Hobbs XFM [Mix]

SBTRKT - Xfm mix 12/09/11 by Mary Anne Hobbs on Mixcloud | SBTRKT : Official

Such an amazing mix by SBTRKT. As some of our regular more frequent supporters of Dank Radio know, we've been fans of his music for quite some time, and have had the pleasure of seeing him spin at last years Coachella. He was the first person that I've ever seen incorporate a James Blake tune into a live dance setting. [No he didn't play CMYK. He playing something else.] Any hoo. A man with no boundaries that keeps pushing the limits with groove and performance, this mix for the lovely Mary Anne Hobbs does not disappoint. [Favorite tracks: Little Dragon - Crystalfilm | Gold Panda - Marriage | Disclosure - Just Your Type]

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Gold Panda DJ Setup 101 - Presented by: MTV IGGY [Interview + Live Video]

Gold Panda : Official | Facebook | Twitter

Gold Panda takes us through the gear he uses in his live performance. He'll show you his MPC, Macbook, Audio Interface, and his underwear (?)

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Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Garden [Music Video]

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs : Official | Facebook | Twitter
Press play and dive in...

Mumbai Science - Aooa.tv - Club Soda Fest 2011 [Live Video]

Mumbai Science [Lektroluv] : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud : Aooa.tv

Had the opportunity to check out Mumbai Science in an intimate venue [The Roxy] last month[?]. These two scientist have been cooking up their own vibe of fun Techno tracks that have been included in sets from many of our favorite DJs. Boys Noize played three Mumbai Science tracks during his sunrise set at EDC Las Vegas this past June. If you have a chance to check them out I highly suggest you do so. As the Mumbai Science guys would tell you, their shows are definitely #herb.

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Justice - AUDIO, VIDEO, DISCO [Music Video]

Justice : Facebook | Release date: Sept 19th
Let's just say I kept on pressing play after I first heard this track. I wish there was some kind of loop feature on Youtube for videos you want to enjoy on a continuous repeat. I'm really diggin' the organic nature of this track. The slight overdrive of the guitar, the organ's church type feel, right down to the counter melodies and simplicity of the track strike a real chord with me. It's what I get for countless years of being surrounded by choral music I suppose. The video is quite a fun trip as well. The fluidity of the camera angles complement the songs simple nature. Can't wait for the upcoming release AUDIO, VIDEO, DISCO on October 24th.

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DJ Mehdi - I Am Somebody feat. Chromeo [Official Video]

R.I.P. DJ Mehdi

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Kaskade - BBC Radio One Essential Mix

Kaskade : Official | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
It was only a matter of time until Kaskade presented us with his very own BBC Radio One Essential Mix [AIRED SEPTEMBER 9, 2011]. Till this day I still have his Coachella 2010 Mix in regular rotation. Having experienced that set first hand gives that mix a very special place in my collection. Now that I'm listening to his current Essential Mix I know for sure this too will leave a permanent mark on music memory bank. To take things up a notch Ryan has even uploaded it onto his Soundcloud for complete unaltered listening. Enjoy!

KASKADE'S BBC RADIO 1 ESSENTIAL MIX by Kaskade

Resident Advisor presents: Real Scenes: Berlin

Real Scenes: Berlin from Resident Advisor : Official | Bench : Official

I really love what Resident Advisor is doing with their feature series surrounding important international cities which center around a facet of electronic music. Previous videos cover cities such as Detroit as well as Bristol. The video above covers what most say is the central hub of Techno. For a more detailed brief read below...

Incubus invite you to the US Tour [Tour Dates]

Incubus : Official | Facebook | Twitter

Tour Dates
09/13 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
09/16 – Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Ampitheater
09/17 – Alpharetta, GA @ Verizon Wireless at Encore Park
09/18 – Tampa, FL @ 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
09/20 – Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park
09/22 – Saint Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
09/27 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
09/29 – Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
09/30 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/01 – Austin, TX @ The Backyard
10/04 - Rio Rancho, NM @ Santa Ana Star Center
10/05 – Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater
10/07 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
10/08 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
10/09 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Ampitheater
10/11 – West Sacramento, CA @ Raley Field
10/14 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
11/03 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall
11/04 – London, UK @ Alexandra Palace
11/05 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
11/07 – Nottingham, UK @ Capital FM Arena Nottingham
11/09 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Apollo
11/11 – Glasgow, UK @ Scottish Eshibition and Conference Centre
11/14 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
11/15 – Milan, Italy @ Mediolanum Forum
11/17 – Paris, France @ Le Zenith
11/19 – Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS Arena
11/22 – Munich, Germany @ Zenith, Die Kulturhalle
11/23 – Vienna, Austraia @ Gasometer
11/25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Heineken Music Hall
11/26 – Esch Sur Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
11/27 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle
12/25 – Santa Barbra, CA @ Santa Barbra Bowl

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Pluto the 9th [Feature Interview + Tour Dates]

Pluto the 9th : Official | Facebook | Twitter - Photo : Tim Wagner
Had an opportunity to catch up with my good friend/super sensei/long time Dank Radio supporter Jonathan Wandag. He's been busy traveling the universe creating the perfect score for your personal scores. I was able to make contact with him briefly to see what he and his fellow Plutonian mate, Amalia Miller, have been busy creating musically. We discuss how they were drawn to music, how they create their music, and what the symbolism of Pluto and The 9th have to do with each other. I may be slightly biased being that they are my friends, but this has been one of the funnest/funniest/entertaining/enlightening interviews I've ever conducted.

Nativity: First off thank you for doing this interview with us. I know it's crunch time the week of the big event and we really appreciate you taking time from your collective band readiness sessions to answer these questions. Before we get into the main course let's begin with you two introducing yourselves and what you do for the band and how the group came to be.

Jonathan: First off Nativity, I'd just like to say that I'm very happy to be in cahoots with you again, whether it be on the radio, musically, social networkingly, or sausagely. It's all grand and beefy... which means, it's magtastic.

Now to answer your questions: I, Jonathan, write music, sing, play keys and orchestra, and shake my ass. Amalia does the exact same thing along with sing E's an octave above the highest E in the treble clef, make animal noises, and show off that massive crater of a dimple on her face.

Amalia: But really, we were journeying across the solar system and our spaceships bumped into each other somewhere around Mars and... never mind. Long story short, Jonathan and I met at UCLA in 2000 and collaborated once every few years on music, from orchestral overtures to silly covers. We even performed in the SF BART stations. After some poor looking dude gave us a $10, we knew we had to get serious.

Jonathan: Yeah, I mean that paid for our dinner. Why not make a real band and get rich?

Live Broadcast (9/4/11) - DANKMOSPHERE

Dank Radio on KPFK
Live Broadcast (9/4/11) - Aziatik Rhythmz
Special Guests:: Z & Nova

Summer Extravaganza Vol. 7: DANKMOSPHERE by Dank Radio on Mixcloud

:: Tracklist ::
Buddha Supreme - Ultrasonic Precept 7
Diamond Eye - Mind Film
Von D - Love Music
Lemon Jelly - Space Walk
Dungeon Family - Rollin
Skream - Midnight Request Line
Atmosphere - 4:30 AM
Jonti - Hornets Nest
Little Dragon - Ritual Union
Lokid - Fear of Heights
Telefon Tel Aviv - TTV
Telefon Tel Aviv - Fahrenheit Fair Enough
Z - Open Your Mind*
Telefon Tel Aviv - John Thomas Inside Is Nothing but Foam
Telefon Tel Aviv - Lotus Above Water
Z - Wake Up
Reso - Her Eyes
Nova - Lights At Night
2562 - Love in Outer Space
Nova - Periapsis Punk
Thundercat - It Really Doesn't Matter To You
Dam Funk - The Honeymoon is Over
Reso - Schlunk
Nero - Crush On You
Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi - Window Shop
Thundercat - Boat Cruise
Hawthorne Headhunters - Teleport
Oddisee - Uptown Cabaret

* - Unreleased

:: New Releases ::
Nova - Periapsis
Thundercat - The Golden Age of Apocalypse
Oddisee - Rock Creek Park
Nero - 2808 (Beatport|iTunes
Little Dragon - Ritual Union

:: Upcoming Releases ::
Z - EP (September)
Hawthorne Headhunters EP (Oct. 18 // Plug Research)
Jonti - Twiligig (October // Stones Throw)

:: Free Downloads ::
Z - Wake Up
Reso - EP2
Buddha Supreme - Infinite Beyondness
Diamond Eye - Mind Film EP
Lokid - Fear of Heights EP

enjoy.

Hudson Mohawke - Pleasure [EP]

Hudson Mohawke: Official | Pleasure Principle
Hud Mo - Pleasure by Hudson Mohawke

Escape From Wonderland [Line Up]

Insomniac Official Website | Escape From Wonderland Tickets

Afrojack // AN21 // ATB // Benny Benassi // Bobina // Bobby Burns // Borgore // Brookes Brothers // Cassy // Cedric Gervais // Crizzly // Dash Berlin // Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike // Doctor P // Funtcase // Heidi // Jochen Miller // Le Castle Vania // Marco Carola // Markus Schulz // Martin Buttrich live // Max Vangeli // Moguai // Paco Osuna // Pendulum w/ MC Verse // R3hab // Ramon Tapia // Steve Angello // Size Matters // Subfocus w/ MC ID // Sultan & Ned Shepard // Thomas Gold // Tritonal // Umek // Wally Lopez // Wilkinson w/ Armanni Reign