HARD Vegas w/ Boys Noize + Destructo [Upcoming Event]

HARD: Official | Tickets

Looks like Destructo is going HARD as usual. Not only is there a Leap Year Party tonight with Mr. Oizo, and a smoggy DUB POLICE event this saturday with Caspa and friends, next month Gary Richards will be putting a dent in cities nationwide with a party pretty much every single weekend. Over the years HARD has been growing exponentially, from the first HARD 13 at the Shrine with Diplo and Boys Noize, to last years Hard Weekend tour with Simian Mobile Disco. March should officially be deemed HARD month, where the world celebrates HARD mania! I will not be surprised next year when Destructo announces HARD Earth, the simultaneous month long worldwide party featuring the newest outerworldly sensations visiting from different galaxies coming to our planet to expose us to that NEW NEW NEW, NEW sh*t! Gary, I hope you're 10 steps ahead of me. Until then, who's down for a road trip??

Low End Theory [Video]

LOW END THEORY Video for Qetic from Qetic Channel on Vimeo.

Low End Theory: Official | Facebook | Twitter

Definitely one of the craziest places to spend your wednesday night, full of groundbreaking low frequencies. Feel the bass rumble every wednesday at the Airliner in Lincoln Heights. Tomorrow's lineup includes: Gonjasufi, Jeremiah Jae, Dot, and the Low End Residents: Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer, D-Styles, and Nocando.

Flinch - Light It Up [New Release + Tour Date]

Flinch [SMOG] | Purchase Light It Up on iTunes
Big ups Flinch for his latest track Light It Up, which is now available for purchase at iTunes. Quite a sexxxi tune for a super chill dude. I don't think I've ever had a bad conversation with him, nor have I seen him spin a lackluster set. Always on his toes and ready to share the latest and greatest bass music. Speaking of his sets, he's going to be performing later on TONIGHT at the Dubtroit 3 Year Anniversary w/ 12th Planet over at The Observatory. I was at the Dubtroit 2 Year Anniversary and that was one hell of a night. I can only imagine the insanity which will ensue later on. Tickets are still available, but it may sell out soon. So get yours over here.


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HARD Leap Year w/ Mr. Oizo + Destructo [Upcoming Event]

Hard: Official | Tickets

French banger, Mr. Oizo is playing a once in a lifetime HARD Leap Year party with Destructo this wednesday at the historic Roxy on sunset in Hollywood. LA, DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS EVENT!

MJAZZ MPOD 025 [Forthcoming Releases mixed by Justice]

MJAZZ: Official

New music from Modern Urban Jazz! If you like the stuff we played and posted from Diamond Eye then you will definitely enjoy all of the tasty upcoming treats from MJAZZ. 
"Justice gives us a glimpse of the future with a spattering of forthcoming tracks and a selection of choice cuts from everything MJAZZ currently out digitally everywhere, some of which is for the first time ever. These come in the form of ICONS, The Modernists 1 & 2, Constructed Works 1 and Diamond Eye's LP Moments in Life."


http://www.modernurbanjazz.com/digitalbonanza.html

1 Trip girl- Justice/Metro
2 Hunter (Morphy's bell dub remix)- Diamond Eye
3 Hunter VIP- Diamond Eye
4 Defragment- Justice/ Momentum
5 Identity Fragment- ICR
6 Sounds Like something (Bay B Kane remix)-Justice/Metro
7 Repro House- Icons
8 Asleep- Sub
9 Sand Delay- Justice/Metro
10 Unique- Justice/Invincible
11 My reflection- Dom Ridgway
12 Sanur (Fushura rmx)-Justice/Metro
13 Boxotron- Paranoid Society
14 Aquisse (Chris INP remix)- Justice
15 Zulu- Metro
16 Cumulus- Cuelock
17 Marbles- Invincible/Metro

Rebelution - Sky is the Limit [Music Video]

Rebelution [Controlled Substance Sound Labs] : Official 
Santa Barbara's favorite band Rebelution continues to grow and spread positive energy to all that are open minded to the brighter side of life. Check out the video for Sky is the Limit, off of their Peace of Mind triple LP out now! Click more to hear the acoustic and dub versions...

Dub Police Tour @ House of Blues Hollywood - Saturday March 3, 2012 [Upcoming Event]

Buy tickets here: Flavorus

Dub Police, a record label based in the UK, has been associated with some of the dopest and heaviest dubstep releases of this past decade. And if you've never heard any of the releases that Dub Police has put out, then you're definitely missing out on a whole lot. This label's put out releases from a wide spectrum of dubstep artists from the headliners of this tour – label head Caspa, Trolley Snatcha, Subscape, D1, and San Francisco's own Matty G – to the likes of other well-known producers – Dub Police co-founder Rusko, SMOG's own 12th Planet, The Others, Emalkay, and the legendary N-Type, just to name a few.

Paving The Way To Paid Dues 2012: Moe Green [Album Stream]


Moe Green: Music. Soundcloud. Twitter. Tumblr. YouTube.
Welcome to the Second Edition of Paving The Way to Paid Dues. For our second edition we highlight a dreamer from the Bay Area; Moe Green. "Unassuming" would be the word for this particular Rapper. Hailing from the bankrupt city of Vallejo California, rapper Moe Green proves to possess the integral attributes to achieve success in his own right. Moe Green aptly referred to as "Moe The Dreamer" hustles to bring his dreams into fruition. Devoid of hype, Moe Green made heads turn and ears perk up with his previous albums "I Just Want You to Hear My Voice" in 2009, "Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match" album in 2010. And in true pursuit of his dreams, He has dropped yet another EP entitled, "Lionheart" just last year. His evolution as an artist and progression as a human being emanates through his music. However, throughout his career as an artist and the all important transformations along that journey, he sustains one thing; himself.

Med School - Blood Pressure V/A [New Release]

Med School: Official

From the people that brought you Bop's Clear your Mind and The Adventures of One Curious Pixel, plus Unquote's Reverberation Box and 2011's New Blood Compilation, Med School bring your Blood Pressure, a new compilation featuring new tracks from Bop, Synkro, Unquote, Blu Mar Ten, and my favorite Frederic Robinson, + more. Check out the tracks on the compilation below and pre-order your copy (CD or 2xLP) if you like what you here at the online store: here

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Ital Tek - The Planet EP [New Release Promo Mix + Free Download]

Ital Tek: Planet Mu | Sound Cloud | Facebook

Ital Tek is back with a slew of futuristic outer-worldly soundscapes and enough bass to engulf every atom of your being. The Planet EP will be released next month on March 19, check out the promo mix below and dive in for a free download...

Love Chords (Live Broadcast 2-18-12)

Dank Radio presented by Aziatik Rhythmz
Live Broadcast on KPFK: 02-18-12
Love Chords... get connected... 

Foreign Beggars - Harder They Fall Remixes EP [Pre-Order!!!]

Pre-order exclusively on Never Say Die Records

Foreign Beggars is a hip hop/grime collective from the UK that I've been following for a while now, ever since I heard Excision's remix of "No Holds Barred" a few years back. They guys have done a lot of work in the past couple of years, releasing 5 LPs and a whole lot of singles and collaborations with other artists. And these guys just don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

The release comes with two huge remixes. The first one comes to you from Datsik, and it's a remix of the Black Sun Empire produced track "Solace One." And if you know Datsik's style, he's pretty damn good at making his basses just sound monstrously massive while infusing his beats with a swing that would get you moving in ways you didn't think you could move. The second release is a huge remix of the Alix Perez produced "LDN" by HENCH artists Eddie K and Statix. This remix adds a twisting bassline and a new beat to the minimalistic sounding original while still keeping the dark vibe of the original.

Never Say Die Records is taking pre-orders right now for the digital release as well as a limited vinyl pressing of 300 (which also comes with a lossy or lossless copy of your choice). In addition to that, a limited edition fan pack (limited to 60) is available which includes the digital, the vinyl, a t-shirt in your choice of red, black and white, and a 70mm badge with the Foreign Beggars logo. You can find more information for the pre-order on the link below the picture above.

Here are the previews for the tracks:

Datsik remix of "Solace One"

Eddie K & Statix remix of "LDN"

Kutz - FABRICLIVE Promo Mix [Free Download]

From the Fabric site: "Croydon’s Kutz has enjoyed a swift rise to prominence since his first productions hit the floor on Soul Jazz Recordings in 2009. They didn’t come out of nowhere, but on the back of his DJ craft first formed at the tender age of 13 and in alliance with the crew of DJs that we today thank for forging the South London dubstep sound. He'll be in Room Two tomorrow night with a couple of the originals Hatcha and Chef making it prime time for this FABRICLIVE Promo Mix from the Room Two steppa featuring some very special dubs and exclusives for your ears."

Tracklist and download link after the jump

Jacques Greene - Concealer [EP Review]

Purchase vinyl @ Redeye Records

Purchase digital @ Bleep

So, while looking around for vinyls to pick up on Redeye, I came across this release and I took a few listens, and in fact, as I'm writing this, I'm still listening to the preview over and over again.

Jacques Greene is a 21-year-old bass music producer from Montreal. Basically, he's my age, which I find crazy in some way; regardless, the quality and composition of his music is way beyond his age, making music that can reach out to a very broad audience, whether it's dubstep or R&B.

I seriously love the way vocals are used in his tracks for this EP. "Flatline," featuring Ango, reminds me in a way of how The Weeknd's tracks just have those dark, but sexy vocals over an analog sounding R&B back beat. Listening to "Clark," the vocal samples definitely remind me of the warm yet dark tracks by Burial. Overall, the EP has a bangin' analog feel to it that'll get you groovin' and/or chillin' (at the same time even, if that's what you prefer).

Noisia - Split The Atom (Special Edition) [Album Re-issue]

I don't usually get excited for re-issues of albums, but when I do... [insert the Dos Equis' Most Interesting Man face here]. But really, this is definitely one release that people shouldn't miss out on.

For those who have already heard the huge Dutch electronic production trio, you'll definitely not want to miss out on the remixes included in the 2nd disc of this release. There's a bunch of remixes that Noisia fans should be familiar with, like 16bit's "Machine Gun" remix, which was featured on the trailer of the latest Transformers film, and Excision and Datsik's twisted dubstep remix of the electro house banger "Alpha Centauri." There's also a bunch of new ones, two which have been released recently, namely Kito's high flying dubstep remix of the title track and the Neosignal (Phace & Misanthrop's electronic side project) remix of "Stigma."

And for those of you who haven't heard of Noisia, you're missing out on a whole lot of sick music! No, but really, this is an excellent time to jump onto their music and get in on it before they start touring again. Their diverse musical tastes range from bass-heavy drum & bass ("My World," "Stigma," "Shellshock," just to name a few) to wonky hip hop influenced beats ("Shitbox") and the hard hitting electro house ("Machine Gun," "Split The Atom").

The album drops February 27, 2012 on deadmau5's imprint mau5trap. Tracklist and a track preview after the jump.

Lee Bannon [New Mix + Free Download]

        If your a beat junkie like me you've been patiently waiting for Lee Bannon's Fantastic Plastic to drop and the closer the day gets the hungrier you get. Well for those of you with big appetites the Sac-Town whiz kid is serving up a real nice appetizer on his Soundcloud and Bandcamp page. For the incredible price of Free 99 you can get the track "PG&E" featuring Del the Funky Homosapien, Sol, and yU. Its on the the new album and its better than them cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster. For 3.99 you can feed your ears the lush sounds of Gnarlon Bando's Midnight Noir, I encourage you to bang this as loud as possible while doing at least 90 on the freeway. If you dont have a car put it in your iphone/ipod or other listening device and ride your bike through the streets like your Shotaro Kaneda in 2019 Neo-Tokyo. Check out the chips and salsa (below) provider by Plug Research until your main course is ready next Tuesday 2/28/12.

Odd Future - Rella [New Video + Tour Dates]

    A laser jizz shooting space invader, coked out centaur and bitch slaps that can turn a black girl asian! It must be Odd Future, the OFWGKTA crew just released the first single with video for the Odd Future Tape Vol. 2. The originality and creativity of this collective is off the charts, the video is hilarious but more important the song itself is really dope. I think this is gonna be the album that really lets people know that this group isn't just hype and theres more talent than just Tyler. Hodgy and Domo Genesis spit ill verses and Left Brain's production just keeps getting better and better. The album drops march 20th and Im expecting it to be a nice introduction to the rest of the collective to all the late comers that only know Yonkers. Oh yeah and word on the streets is Earl is back hopefully they can squeeze him on a track or two. You can pre-order the album here.  (Poke the Tyler the Centaur to redirect to the video)

 OFWGKTA: Official 

Cypress Hill x Rusko - Roll it Light It [Music Video + Behind the Scenes Video]

Cypress Hill: Official | Rusko: Official
C H x R : Official

I first heard the combining of the two blazing forces Cypress Hill X Rusko's 'Roll It Light It' from a live video of Rusko at the Wiltern last year. Apparently there's a collaboration titled Cypress X Rusko EP, set to release this April 2012, just in time for my birthday. I can't wait to hear a fresh handful of Cypress Hill rhymes over Rusko's bass and beats. Check out this action packed vivid new video for Roll it Light it and visit the official site for a free download of the tune.

Lights - Banner [Music Video]

Lights: Official

Here's a little something for the ladies...

Sub Focus - Falling Down ft. Kenzie May [Music Video]

The flashing images of this video make me a) regret not catching Sub Focus' live set at EDC last year, and b) replay this video over and over and over. Good thing he will be paying us desert party goers two visits this spring at Coachella! Visit Sub Focus' internet headquarters for a full list of upcoming gigs both DJ and Live. Click the link below to check out the video for Falling Down featuring Kenzie May and catch a glimpse of Sub Focus' live set up...

Focus presents: Martin Buttrich @ Focus Tuesdays 2/21 [Press Release + Tickets On-Sale]

Focus presents: Martin Buttrich [Desolat, Planet E] @ Focus Tuesdays 2/21 | Tickets

"Martin Buttrich is famously as fluent behind a mixing console as in front of a virtual drum kit. That technical prowess, combined with a fascination for music of every shape, has resulted in outstanding releases on influential labels such as Planet E, Four:Twenty, Cocoon, Poker Flat, Nervous and Desolat. He’s also put his sonic thumbprint on many big ticket artists, notably receiving a Grammy nomination for a Tori Amos remix in 2003. Such diverse musical horizons are rare. While other prolific artists may have slowly watered down their music, Buttrich’s star has risen in diametric opposition. His vision has become more and more condensed, more and more crystallised. Flipping and puncturing grooves in a live setting is a snap for him, and he’s entranced audiences at festivals like Time Warp and Creamfields, at temples of boom such as Fabric (London), Womb (Tokyo), Cocoon (Frankfurt), Panorama Bar (Berlin) and Amnesia (Ibiza) and at worldwide Desolat Experience parties with Loco Dice.

Along with Focus Resident DJ Nonfiction & Brando Commando we couldn't be more excited for Tuesday. This is Martin Buttrich's first ever appearance at Focus and one of those nights you don't want to miss.

P.S. If you sign up for the membership you can get in for Tonight with Martin Buttrich along with: Soul Clap, Andy Caldwell, Eats Everything & Yolanda Be Cool. More info on www.Focus-OC.com/tickets" - Focus

Laidback Luke & Insomniac presents: Super You & Me [Tour Dates + Tickets On-Sale]

Laidback Luke & Insomniac presents: Super You & Me 3/10/12 @ Palladium | Tickets
For those of us LBL fans in the States we've all seen the pictures and videos of the infamous Super You & Me parties that Luke has across Europe and felt left out. Well the time to dress up in our favorite comic book characters and have fun to our favorite house tunes has finally come. LBL is bringing Zedd + Congorock + GTA and his Super You & Me party to Hollywood's Palladium on March 10th. I can't wait for what's in store. Luke has a tendency to combine The Punisher + Spider Man + Optimus Prime into his own Voltron like musical craziness. I've seen him more than 5 times and every single set was unique and intense in it's own way. So I wonder, what is he going to transform into this time at the Palladium...

Metallica presents... ORION Music + More [New Festival + Interview]

Orion Music + More: Official | Facebook | Twitter |
Metallica: Official

My all time favorite band, METALLICA will be taking their musical journey to the next level and will be hosting their own two day music festival called Orion Music + More. The festival will go down in history on June 23 & 24 in Atlantic City, NJ and will feature two headling sets from the Metal Gods themselves, as well as a number of great artists hand selected by Metallica including Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, and Best Coast. Check out the Press conference video below for more information...

Houdini - Gametime 2.0 Mix [DJ Mix + Tour Date]

Houdini [Dödselectro | HOFisbetter] : Twitter

Who is Houdini? Very cool name, No? He's the Sactown to Long Beach and back up to Sactown native that turned us on to the very local and very talented gentlemen, LBCK. He's managed his fair share of awesome acts and he has the Nor Cal scene pretty much on lock in terms of #paritaim. He just released his Gametime 2.0 Mix full of fun favorites to get your Fat Tuesday party on. Speaking of party, it's not too far away but he's throwing something for all of our Nor Cal readers to attend on 3/10/12. If you're in their area, "Get In or Miss Out." More info on the party and his Gametime 2.0 Mix down below.


Gametime 2.0 Info

Rome Promotions present: Riton at Los Globos 2/16/12 [Concert Review]

riton | romepromotions

First thing I would like to thank romepromotions for their generosity of having me at the riton show. I will definitely check out another event by rome. It was a great thursday night on Sunset Blvd in LA because Riton from carte blanche (R.I.P. dj mehdi ) was in town. And let me tell you i was ready for this dj set with my Pabst Blue Ribbon in one hand and a tissue in the other (just in case if I couldn't handle any mehdi songs without tearing up a bit).

Diplo - Sirius XM Blow Your Head 9 [Dj Mix + Tracklist]

Diplo [Mad Decent] Sirius XM Blow Your Head 9

Happy Fat Tuesday! I didn't even know it was Mardi Gras season until one of the hommies said, "Hey you goin' to church to get your ashes on Wednesday?" "Ash Wednesday? Ashes? Mardi Gras?! Fat Tuesday!" So in spirit of letting go and wilding out before we are supposedly supposed to fast from our indulgences and favorite vices over the preparation until the 3day vacation Jesus takes in that cave, let's all enjoy this crazy mix by the Mad Decent founder and connoisseur of women and music of all forms and kinds. Tracklist down below.

Will Sessions - Mix Takes [Live Video]

Will Sessions, a Funk/Soul/HipHop/Experimental/Jazz group from Detroit presents a two part live performance recreating some of their favorite songs with 'Mix Takes'. The performance was recorded and filmed live in real time and was pressed on limited edition vinyl. The extremely irresistible pressings are unfortunately all sold out, but fear not, these live videos can be played over and over again. Check out the videos to see which fat beats they played...

Battles - Dross Glop 2 [New Release]

Purchase: Bleep (digital+vinyl) | Redeye Records | Chemical Records

Bleep special 4x12" vinyl pre-order subscription offer

(available only until February 26, 2012)

I remember seeing this mind blowing band a while ago at the Glass House in Pomona, CA and being amazed with their whole entire production. The music was excellent despite the technical difficulties they had, and the visuals, especially those of the guest vocalists singing to the audience, were basically a sight to see. Anyways, if you haven't heard Battles' latest album, Gloss Drop, I highly suggest you pick it up if you're into, and not limited to, anything like indie rock or math rock. I've been a huge fan of experimental math rock type of bands, so seeing and listening to Battles basically blew my mind, and still continues to. And also being a huge fan of all kinds of electronic music, I was pretty damn excited to hear about the Dross Glop series they were putting out, which is a collection of remixes released over four 12" releases (also available in MP3 and FLAC on Bleep.com).

Planas - Breathtaking [New Release + Live Video]

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The new track "Breathtaking" by Planas is just fantastic, the vocals,beat are just perfect. Release is set for 3/12/12 on exceptional records, so save that date and purchase it. Also check out the Remix by D-Bridge which is probably going to be one of many great remixes to this track soon to come. check down below for a preview and live performance of breathtaking. Enjoy!

Boddika & Joy Orbison - Froth / Mercy [New Release]

Purchase: Redeye Records | Chemical Records

To be honest, I've been waiting a while for this release to come out, and I'm about to pick it up after I write this post, and you should too after listening to the previews at the bottom. So basically, this is the first release by two of the biggest underground artists in the dubstep/post-dubstep/bass music/whatever-the-hell-you-want-to-call-it scene on their newly formed label Sunklowun, which is where Joy Orbison and Boddika will be putting out several 12" releases. These two producers are no strangers to collaborating, specifically with their last collaborating being "Swims," which was released exclusively on 12" on dubstep artist Loefah's Swamp 81 label not too long ago. While Joy Orbison has been known for putting out deep dubstep bangers, most notably "Hyph Mngo," his releases lately have been influenced towards a more house-y sound. His collaboration with Boddika's more techno influenced style leads to some interesting results, with the strict, rigid four-on-the-floor beats that characterize techno with the more rhythmic chord stabs that characterize house. Since there's no word yet on whether or not there will be a digital release on this, it's best that you bag this before the stock runs out. This release has definitely got me groovin', and I definitely look forward to anything else that comes out of this huge collaboration!

A-side: Froth


B-side: Mercy

Paving The Way To Paid Dues 2012 - Curtiss King [Music Video]

Paid Dues : Official | Facebook | Tickets

Greeting and Salutations, welcome to what i like to call "Paving the way to Paid Dues."As all of you may or may not know Paid Dues is an independent Hip Hop festival hosted by the artist Murs 3:16 in association with Guerilla Union. Paid Dues has been happening every year since March of 2006 and it only proves to get bigger, better, and badder as the years progress. This years full line-up has been announced and with 50 hip hop artists split between three stages, it will be a full fledged heartbreak if you miss it. It's only a two month waiting game till the much anticipated show and in honor of what promises to be one of the best Paid Dues yet, i have been bestowed the great honor of high lighting these awe-inspiring artists whose musical prowess' have Paved the way to their imminent success and the coveted Paid Dues line up. For the first edition of Paving the Way to Paid Dues we feature artist, producer, and emcee; Curtiss King.

Low End Theory Japan Tour

LOW END THEORY JAPAN TOUR 2012 from DBKN on Vimeo
Low End Theory: Official | Facebook

LA's favorite hard hitting low frequency selectors will be going overseas this March to spread the boom and the bass all over Japan. If you're anywhere near Japan or were planning to visit Japan anytime soon then this would be the perfect time to do so. Check out the special compilation of treats below from the Low End family, strictly for the fans in Japan!

Slightly Stoopid feat. Don Carlos & Karl Denson - Wiseman [Live Video]

Slightly Stoopid: Official

Slightly Stoopid always comes fresh and dank. Check out this live video rendition of one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. Wiseman featuring Don Carlos & Karl Denson live at Roberto's TRI Studios. I can't wait to get my hands on the whole performance once its released. Sign up for Slighty Stoopid's mailing list for updates on the DVD/CD release: here

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TOKiMONSTA - Darkest (Dim) Feat. Gavin Turek [Music Video]

TOKiMONSTA [Brainfeeder]: Official | Sound Cloud | Twitter | Facebook

Check out the beat queen TOKiMONSTA's official video for Darkest (Dim) featuring Gavin Turek, one of the lucid tracks off of her Creature Dreams EP out now on Brainfeeder.

Purchase Creature Dreams: HERE

Rest In Peace - Alori Joh 1985-2012

Rest In Peace - Alori Joh 1985-2012
Being a Carson California native and having a huge appreciation for Top Dawg Entertainment artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab Soul and Schoolboy Q , news of this artists passing hit close to home. Loriana Johnson, better known as "Alori Joh" passed away earlier this week between February 7 and February 8. Alori Joh was a Top Dawg Entertainment affiliate and vocalist. Her gift has been featured on many TDE productions such as Kendrick Lamar's "Heaven and Hell" from his "Overly Dedicated" album, Schoolboy Q's "Phenomenon" from his "Setbacks" album and various Ab Soul tracks such as "Euphoria" and "The Sound." Her voice was both melodic and hard hitting. Her prowess as a vocalist emanated through the music, blending her voice seamlessly into a track something that most up and coming artist could never execute as skillfully as she did. A talented young artist who shared her gift with the world. Allow me to take a moment to say thank you to one of God's newest angels.

Vans 'Off the Wall' Spring Tour w/ Set Your Goals, Cartel, Hit the Lights, Fireworks [Tour Dates]

Set Your Goals | Cartel | Hit the Lights | Fireworks

I am extremely excited that these bands are touring together still keeping the pop punk scene alive. I can't wait to hit up a SoCal date or two! Tour Dates and New music below...

Ultra Music Festival 2012 - Phase 2 [Line Up]

Ultra Music Festival : Official | Event is SOLD OUT [Hi-Res Flyer]
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The Do Lab presents: Lucent Dossier Experience "When Lucent found Herakut" [Ticket Giveaway]

The Do Lab presents Lucent Dossier Experience "When Lucent found Herakut" @ Palace Theater 2/17
Sun Tzu stated how opportunities multiply as they are seized. With the continued growth of Dank Radio we have made every effort to thank our readers/listeners by giving them opportunities to experience the amazing performances we ourselves have witnessed throughout our years. One group of performance curators that we have worked with and experienced in the past is, The Do Lab. In the continued spirit of giving they've notified us that they will be giving away a pair of tickets to their first major production of 2012. If you've ever been to The Do Lab stage at Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, or even a theatrical musical event from Cirque du Soleil you'll know what you're in store for. For those who have yet to experience this one of a kind event, it's time for you to seize the opportunity. For more information on the Lucent Dossier Experience as well as how to win the pair of tickets click "Read More +++".

HOLY SHIP! 2012 Official Video [Live Video]

HARD presents: HOLY SHIP! 2012 Official Video

We all love visual aids over here at Dank Radio. Even more so during post events that none of us have attended. Cue in the official video for HOLY SHIP! 2012. We interviewed Destructo and heard his favorite moments, but it was still hard for us to picture what went on during the weekend cruise to the dance music paradise this side of the Atlantic. If this video moves you to pre plan and pre arrange your post end of the world partying head over to holyship.com to pre book you weekend of sun + fun.

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Do The Dilla 2012 - A Tribute To The Drum-Master [Free Download]

Do The Dilla 2012 - A Tribute To The Drum-Master by Feelin' music | Download here
There isn't much that I can say to better explain the collection of wonderful tunes you see below. It's best to just press play and to turn it up. For those who are curious and seek more information please click "Read More +++".

The Ting Tings - Soul Killing [New Single + Album Pre Order + Tour Dates]

The Ting Tings : Official | Facebook | Pre Order Sounds From Nowheresville here

Don't think I've ever heard a pop song that had it's base structure a creak of a squeaky screen door. That would have to be a first for me. The Ting Ting's Soul Killing just has a feel good summer party vibe to it. It has the "I can bob my head as I drive down Pacific Coast Highway" beat. With lyrics speaking against youthful and expressive restraint from a big and/or small city this song just screams radio single. Not that being a radio single track is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes you need a 3 min catchy pop tune to cleanse your pallet from those 6+ min dance tunes or those 9+ min orchestral arrangements.

Lancelot - We Can Dance (Goldroom Remix)

Lancelot : Facebook | Soundcloud - Goldroom : Facebook | Soundcloud

It's been quite a while since I checked the good 'ol hype machine popular page. Last time I was there I probably skipped all of the songs except for maybe three that I liked. So it comes as a surprise to me that this morning as I conduct various Dank Radio e-mails that I don't skip a single song. This remix by Goldroom of Lancelot's "We Can Dance" [forthcoming on Binary Records on Feb 20, 2012] caught my attention for being the most happy and groovy of the lot. It's just the right tune to play at about 3:33 am in a club setting for people who's ears have been ravished by hard saw synths and pulsating wav synthesis. Press play + Dance.


Head over to Goldroom's Facebook page to download the song for your own collection

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Incubus - Zee Deveel [Live Video]

Incubus: Official
Incubus' drummer Jose Pasillas II posted this drummer's eye video of him playing Zee Devil live in New Zealand on 1-31-12. I can't wait until they grace their hometown with their superb musicality and lively energy. Catch Incubus on tour on the East Coast in May and all over Europe this June/July. Full list of tour dates can be found: here

Little Dragon - Crystalfilm [Music Video + EU Tour Dates]

Little Dragon: Official | Soundcloud |

Check out the latest video from one of my favorite groups Little Dragon. The song Crystalfilm just recently became one of my new favorites off of their 3rd LP Ritual Union. What better timing than now for an eccentric video of the tune! 'A dreamy Scandinavian cinematic trip,' as they referred to it. Catch them at Bonnaroo in Tennessee this June or see them on tour in Europe. Tour Dates Below...

Neil Diablo - For Your Love [New Release]

eldiablos | soundcloud

A Special Valentines day present for all you Lovers out there, no words describe how good this track is. Enjoy!

Drake feat. The Weeknd - Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix) [Free Download]

Drake | The Weeknd | Shlohmo | Download here

[via] This is going to have to be my last post of the night/day. My eyes are starting to burn as the sun's rays shine through the window's shades. Shlohmo's remix paints a picture of how it must be after a night of performing, partying, and vicarious love making by someone in the crew of The Weeknd or Drake. Your heads banging after all the intoxicants digested and it feels like the bass is bumping throughout your whole body. The eerie sounds play out in the background as you realize who you're waking up next to. You slowly turn to gaze upon whom you've exchanged your essence, your warmth, your pain. Then it hits you as don't even know who she is let alone what the beautiful creature is named. Happy Valentine's Day?



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Daughter - Tomorrow [Live Audio]

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I've been screening + blogging music for the past 6 hours or so. I was going to bookmark this and post it later on tonight, but I knew her vocals were just going to resonate through my mind and keep me awake. I've had a previous live video of her performing "Run" bookmarked that I was going to share, but it got lost with all of numerous songs, EPs, and LPs I still have to listen to. There's just something about Elena's haunting voice that captures my attention. Picture a rainy day on a main street somewhere in a mid level city. You need to escape the downpour as you're becoming soaking wet and so you enter this random coffee shop to dry off. As you shake your coat off you turn around and here this voice that begins to draw you in. Normally you'd need a cup of coffee to warm you up, but this time it's different. You start to radiate warmth from your core outward towards your extremities. You both exchange a quick gaze, she smiles, and continues performing. But in that moment, that brief moment when her eyes entered yours, something happened. It's never happened before and you need to know why and you can't help but want more...



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Beyond Wonderland 2012 [Line Up]

Beyond Wonderland [Insomniac Events] 3/17/12 @ NOS Events Center | Tickets
The full line up is out and there isn't much else to say aside from, "Get your tickets before they skyrocket and/or sell out!" If you would like a printable version of the flyer click here. If you'd like to read a text layout of the artists at their perspective stages click "Read More +++".

SMOG & GetDarker present: This Is Dubstep 2012 Album Launch Party w/ Benga + Katy B + DJ Craze [Concert Review + Free Download]

SMOG | GetDarker | The Observatory
Eccentric, Fabricated, G1ockz, and I headed back down to Santa Ana's The Observatory to experience another wonderful SMOG event [many thanks to Drew and the whole SMOG crew for their continued support + hospitality]. This time they partnered up with the one and only GetDarker. It was the first website I ever went to see Nero do a Drum & Bass dj set as well as Skream spin a set on a pair of Technics 1200s. GetDarker was celebrating the release of their compilation This Is Dubstep 2012 [purchase at iTunes | Amazon] and decided to join us here in Southern California for a proper party. Speaking of parties, after an extremely fun and eventful time with Skream + 12th Planet + Flinch we were really looking forward to seeing Skream's other half Benga. In addition to Benga's beats we were in store for the vocally stunning Katy B, multiple DMC champion turntablist and Slow Roast Records head honcho DJ Craze, and the creator of GetDarker himself, Darkside. Fabricated will take it from here and take you through that night's festivities. - Nativity

Hudson Mohawke - Valentines Slowjams Chapter V [DJ Mix]

Hudson Mohawke : Facebook | Twitter - LuckyMe : Official

[via] After getting your good time on w/ the Luvstep 3 mix we posted earlier you might be in need of something to cool out with that's a little less aggressive. All of us here at Dank Radio really believe in providing the perfect song selection for your varying life needs. Being that today is one of those days that need a special soundtrack, we present you with an additional mix. HudMo is one of our favorite producers that comes from a knowledgeable music background. He's that dude on stage who'll pull something out of his crate that you wouldn't normally expect him to play. His sexxxi time mix below is just that. A delightful surprise of sensual selections brought to you by the lovely people over at LuckyMe. Stream is available down below and you can download the mix by going here. Enjoy...



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Luvstep 3 - A Mix by Dirty South Joe & Flufftronix [DJ Mix + Tracklist]

Luvstep 3 by Dirty South Joe & Flufftronix

First heard Luvstep 2 a year ago when I was searching for more sensual bass music. Something to grove out to with a special lady. Many women have told me you just can't be too aggressive for too long and you need to get sexxxi with it to get things going. For the dubstep bass heads looking for something more sensual and easily accessible for their significant others, Dirty South Joe and Flufftronix have just the solution. You can stream and/or download the mix below. I suggest you download it and put it on repeat in your favorite digital music player. Would hate for you to have to interrupt your physical fun to hit the play button again.

Daedelus - LessThan3 Heartbeat Guest Mix 020 [Mix + Tour Dates]

Daedelus : Official | Facebook | Twitter - LessThan3 : Official
[via] Readers/listeners/supporters of Dank Radio are no stranger to the fact that we love and respect the music of mr. dandy himself, Daedelus. When confronted of social interactions that require decisions of tact I always think to myself, "What would Daedelus do?" He's a local Los Angeles native that's sculpted the various influences of life and music from our greater city and created his own marble musical masterpiece. His most recent album, Bespoke [purchase @ NinjaTune | iTunes] contained many tracks that we played on air during our shows. With a musical mindset and understanding of creative crowd control he's taken some of his most recent favorites and done a very special mix for the music lovers over at LessThan3. You can download the mix by right clicking here and click 'save as'. Scroll down below for the full tracklist. Enjoy!

Rusko - Cali Anthem [Music Video + Tour Dates]

Rusko [Mad Decent]: Official | Facebook | Twitter - Miles Evert Productions : Facebook

Check out the lovely visual aids created and provided by Miles Evert Productions aka MEP. I've seen some of his work in the past and it is definitely visually stimulating. Rusko's Cali Anthem was one of the first tracks of his aside from Cockney Thug that I really enjoyed. When he first moved to LA we embraced him with open arms and he interpreted one of our usual party favorites into a bass driven anthem we all loved instantly. Heads up to all the locals from LA/OC/LB, Rusko's playing at Smokeout Festival on March 3rd, which is quickly approaching. So be sure to get your tickets here. Updates on Rusko's UK Tour Dates can be found below.

Red Bull Music Academy Presents: Boombox 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute [Concert Review]

In the spirit of this wonderful J Dilla month, i had the great opportunity to attend one of the many J Dilla tributes happening out here in the city of Angels. Fellow music aficionado Joolyaah and I were in attendance at Boombox's 5th annual J Dilla Tribute hosted by the Red Bull Music Academy, held at the Grandstar Jazz Club in Chinatown Los Angeles. This years tribute show included sets from the legendary Maseo of De La Soul and Ali Shaheed Muhammed from none other than A Tribe Called Quest. In addition our ears were also blessed with the local talented Boombox LA Djs. Amidst the swarm of bodies by the bar and packed room Joolyaah began frantically screaming, "Guilty Simpson is here, Guilty Simpson is here...!" yet another musical emcee gracing the streets, airwaves, and that night those in attendance with his tantalizing beats.

Bromance #1 - Gesaffelstein & Brodinski [New Release]

Gesaffelstein : Official - Brodinsky : Official - Bromance Records : Official

Technically this shouldn't be included in the "New Release" category since it was released sometime last year. Despite it's release date being way previous to today's actual date I still feel not enough people have heard about this release. If you're a local LA Native you've most likely seen Gesaffelstein and/or Brodinski at a HARD Presents Party, The Well underground, or Mad Decent's Blow Your Head parties. Both tracks below have been absolute dance floor killers. They've worked the most top 40 minded major chord loving vocal hook during build up fans into a dance frenzy to techno music. Which usually at most of the clubs I've spun at, they rarely if EVER dance to straight techno 4/4 in a minor chord progression w/ NO vocals. I really dug these tracks the FIRST time I heard them and I hope you do too. Hint Hint** Brodinski feat. Louisahhh!'s Let The Beat Control Your Body works WONDERS for the dance floor ;)



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James Fox - Influences Mix [DJ Mix]

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Its Monday, it's that day we need to start our week fresh with positive vibes. Here is a mix i came upon by James Fox called "Influences". A very good mix indeed, but also check out his other releases " Put it Back", and his free downloadable track "Close your Eyes". A very hard working Man he is as you can also check out his interview here at southportweekender. Enjoy!

James Fox - Influences Mix by James Fox

Beyond Wonderland [ "Techno" Stage Announced ]

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Line up: Chess Village Stage

johndigweed

dubfire

adam beyer

chris liebing

green-velvet

Layo & Bushwacka!

raiz [ droid behavior ]

Green Velvet to John Digweed, this is going to be a TECHNO stage. check down below too see what you should not miss.

Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie [New Album] ["Astro Funk & Weltfrieden"]

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This album wants me to take a spaceship to outer space and explore our galaxy. Because this album is just solid with those complex beats, dreamy melodies, bouncing in and out of different genres that I have heard of to ones I think they are starting. The newest members of feelinmusic, jazzo & melodiesinfonie, make sure you keep an out on this duo because they are inspired by some great artist such as flying-lotus, mr-dibiase. So I think its your turn to buy here feelinmusic.bandcamp and take a brake from what your doing and listen to some good tracks down below. Enjoy!

Benga feat. Youngman - European Tour [Tour Dates]

Benga : Official | Facebook | Twitter
I almost forgot to share this with everyone. Apologies to the European readers from alternate dimensions who probably won't ever see this post. There really isn't much to say about Benga that hasn't been said. So if you're across the pond be sure to check this tour out.



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Knocksteady Live - DJ Craze [Live Video + Podcast]

DJ Craze : Official | Facebook | Twitter - Knocksteady : Official
I remember a couple months ago DJ Craze was in town for Expansion and I saw somewhere online that he was doing a video/podcast for Knocksteady. After seeing him live later on that evening at Expansion I totally forgot about the video he did. Low and behold insomnia + the internet + youtube = memory jump. So here's the video + podcast that I was waiting for, but completely blanked out on and forgot to even search/share.



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OK Go - Needing/Getting [Music Video]

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WTF OK Go?! What the f)(ck?! I'll stand by my one and only real experience when meeting these dudes and I'll have to say that they're some of the nicest musicians I've ever met in the industry, but by the gods, they're f)(ckin' oddballs. Apparently they're really theater geeks at heart, which explains a lot[nothing against theater geeks. i was one. if i was never in that musical i would of never went to prom w/ my High School dream girl]. Before I get into full nostalgia we'll reverse back to the increasing technicality, originality, insanity of OK Go's music videos. I'm now on my second play of this video and have just realized how my random thoughts of my dream girl prom date that I never truly had, actually coincides with the theme of the song. The universe, you are a wonderful thing. Seat belts and raincoats always.

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Ryoichi Kurokawa - Ground [Audio + Visual + Art]

Ryoichi Kurokawa - Ground
The most intense audio + visual 5 min piece I've seen in my most recent memory. It was like Enter The Void + your favorite Middle Eastern War Movie + the sounds of Amon Tobin. Expand the viewer + Turn up the volume + Press Play.

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Four Tet - Love Cry live at The Coronet [Live Video]

Four Tet : Official | Facebook
Four Tet's "Love Cry" is just one of those songs that you can listen to on repeat for almost for ever. For me it was the opening drum pattern and just the swing that make me bob and sway my head that won me over. When the lyrics "Love Cry" drop in you just feel that rush of sonic warmth and you just can't help but smile. I have yet to experience a Four Tet Live or DJ set and am really looking forward to just vibing out w/ my eyes closed to his musical selections.

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Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix) [Free Download + Tour Dates]

Shigeto : Facebook | Twitter

I was super inspired from all the love in the air for Jay Dee's Birthday today. Got me thinking about what an inspiration Detroit music is. Then got me thinking about other Detroit artists. Then got me thinking about Aaliyah, another amazing talent that we lost way to soon. So I made this. Inspired by Aaliyah, Jay Dee and Detroit.
RIP AALIYAH - RIP JAY DEE - Shigeto

Bambu X Josh The Goon - None Left [Music Video]

Bambu [ Beatrock Music ] : Official | Facebook | Twitter - Josh The Goon : Facebook
Need a break from #SWAG? Do you long for more lyrical content in your rhymes? Have you lost the connection between big name artists who currently only express the money and physical goods you have no kinship towards? To put things plainly, are you still feeling the life shattering effects of the world wide recession in your daily lives? If you've answered yes to any of the questions above I suggest you press play and with open hearts and minds absorb the message of Los Angeles native Bambu. I've had personal experience working with him on a community level and it's really awesome that he's still involved with the people in the most personable way possible. Aside from reminding us the truth of our societies true existence he works with the youth/local community through various organizations such as People's CORE, SIPA, and FilAm Arts. Sincerely leading by example and expressing extreme honesty, Bambu sets the tone for how one must balance the art they love creating and the people they love nurturing.

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Tommie Sunshine at The Yost Theater 2/4/12 [Concert Review]

yosttheater | showsaturdays

Well to start off i would like to thank nytehype for their hospitality for the night. So let's get to it. The Yost itself is just an awesome venue from inside and out. This was actually my first time visiting this venue, I have been hearing a lot of good things about it. It definitely lived up to it's hype, the stage setup was just perfect, huge led screen in the background, sound system was excellent, you could even enjoy the concert from the bar area without "dancers" bumping into you. If you live in the OC, even LA area, I would def take a drive down to Santa Ana to check it out. Here is a little preview of what Show Saturdays is about.

Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky [Music Video + Album Stream]

Die Antwoord : Official | Facebook | Twitter
[via] Uhm. How do I put this tactfully? Well, Die Antwoord has always been slightly difficult for me to digest. It might be the shock factor. One thing I'll give them is they demand attention. You can't help but check these guys out. In addition to their gravitating attention they put on one hell of a show. It's like combining the late 80s/early 90s stage presence of Red Hot Chilli Peppers + the insanity and shock value of someone like Slipknot. Any hoo, I'm really diggin' their track above "I Fink U Freeky". I think it's a multi use DJ track if applied in the correct way. The track is off their album TEN$SION [out today | purchase @ iTunes] which is available for full stream over here.

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Beyond Wonderland 2012 [Tickets On-Sale]

Beyond Wonderland [Insomniac Events] 3/17/2012 @ NOS Events Center | Tickets

We had a wonderful time last year at Beyond Wonderland and we highly suggest you to purchase your tickets asap if you're thinking about going. The price brackets keep on increasing and before you know it, it may be too late to get your hand on the golden ticket. Line up is TBA.

Cubic Zirconia - Take Me High (Bart B More Remix) [Music Video]

Cubic Zirconia : Facebook | Bart B More : Official
Really vibing this Bart B More remix of Cubic Zirconia's "Take Me High" track. It's been a favorite of mine since I first heard it online and it works wonders on dance floors with it's multiple hidden messages. Enjoy!

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Shlohmo - Vacation EP [New Release + Tour Dates]

Shlohmo : Facebook | Twitter

Whoa. I've had Shlohmo's latest release Vacation EP [purchase here] on repeat for about 30 minutes or so. That's saying a lot for a three song EP. It's the perfect vibe music whether you're chillin' in the right mental zone or trying to get down on some sexxxi time with your significant other. He's in the middle of a European tour right now, so to all of our EU readers please unplug from the internet and check out his performance.