Monday, April 30, 2012

Alchemist - Covert Coup [Instrumental LP]


The Alchemist has always been one of my favorite beatsmiths cooking up dope tracks since the 90s and providing the world with pure Hip-Hop classics with the a wide range of artist from Dilated Peoples to Mobb Deep to Jadakiss. Covert Coup is a mixtape that Alchemist did with Curren$y around this time last year that you can still download for free but the instrumentals where just released on Alchemist bandcamp for all us beat aficionados. You can stream the instrumentals free or grab a copy for $4.20 here. I recommend getting the free download and purchasing  the instrumental for those hot box freestyle sessions that rejuvenate you and your friends creative juices.

G1


Friday, April 27, 2012

ITS Music Playground presents: Nativity + Smurko + Static Cast + Audio Pool + more @ Eos Lounge 4/27/12 [Upcoming Event + Free Concert]


ITS Music Playground presents: Nativity + Smurko + Static Cast + 
Audio Pool + more @ Eos Lounge 4/27/12 | 21+ FREE | More Info


Tonight I'll be performing up in Santa Barbara at the Eos Lounge with my good friends from I.T.S. Music Playground. It'll be my first ever performance outside of Los Angeles | Long Beach | Orange County so I'm really excited. We hope our listeners / readers / supporters in SB come out. If you're itching to take a trip out of LA/LB/OC feel free to join us. We'd love for you to bring your dance floor energy as well.

Nativity

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Kaskade: Freaks of Nature Tour [New Dates Added!]

Kaskade: Official // Tickets: LA | SF

Just announced!! After two memorable weekends at Coachella, KASKADE has finally announced TWO additional dates on the Freaks of Nature Tour! 

Los Angeles: July 27 @ Staples Center [Purchase Tickets]
San Francisco: July 28 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium [Purchase Tickets]
Freak's of Nature Tour Dates

Tickets go on sale at 10 AM (PST)

HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 [Line Up]


Hard Summer: Official | Line Up | Tickets

WOW!! After two huge weekends for Destructo at Coachella 2012, he hits us with another boom, this time its the HARD SUMMER line up! I can't wait to get another dose of NERO live, and I definitely can't wait to see Little Dragon, Squarepusher, and Bloc Party's official HARD debut! Of course, the list goes on and there will be much more sprinkled on top of this already great line up. Get your tickets NOW!

See you there!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Monday Mixes- (dj Mixes + Podcast)


It's Monday again gloomy weather throughout Los Angeles, coachella is a wrap and summer is approaching, Today i got some mixes that will definitely last through your week, I will start out with a house and disco mix from rocco-raimundo (quiet a few awesome tracks in this one), then i got a nu-disco mix from mickey, i will then switch it up a bit with some deep bass fritz radio mix from synkro, and to end it all i got a techno mix from jon-dasilva. Enjoy!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Monitor 66- Triscuits ( Original Mix)


From Sweden Monitor 66 with the track "Triscuits" forthcoming on the house of disco, is just a perfect tune for this time of year, i love the vocal edits to this track. it is soon to be released on vinyl so keep your eye out and as always Enjoy!



Saturday, April 21, 2012

Only Children- Down Fever ( Free Download)



Happy Record Store Day!, But today is freebie download day for me, so from chicago i bring you Only Children with their title track " Down Fever", excellent track has that disco funk sound too it, not many good tracks are for free so take the chance and download! Enjoy


Akkord- ( New EP + Mix)


These Manchester based producers are up to some great tunes, the sound alone is incredible, deep, tech and bass is what i think when i listen. But the sound they produce has a dance floor groove to it for example the track "submerged", i also have a mix by them from electronic explorations  for you so please take the time and listen and as always Enjoy!



Friday, April 20, 2012

Friday Mix-( Podcast + dj Mixes)


Today is all about Dub Dub and Bass, we will start with two podcast from bassmusic, the first mix is some drum & bass from Dj Rusty and then we will add some bass with a mix from Trudga ( some good tunes in this mix).. and last but not least i got a dubstep mini mix from truth.. Enjoy!


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Breakbot & Shook- ( New tracks+ Free Download)



im so pumped to hear breakbot is coming out with a album set to come out september 2012, a long time from now but worth the wait. His new album is set to be called "By Your Side" and hear is a single from the album called "Programme" great tune!.






Shook has been moving up fast with some of his releases, but this new one ft ronika called " Distorted Love" is definitely a track that will be a hit for spring and summer. And whats Even Better it's FREE for download! so get to it. Enjoy!


Archie Pelago - [Video Mix]


From Brooklyn New York, I bring you Archie Pelago, And what a talent they are, from a cello player (Cosmo D) to a sax player (Kroba then to a dj (Hirshi) all collab together to bring you some incredible music that is in the genres of Bass/Experimental. Please take the time to listen to some of the their releases & live recorded shows.  But I must say their shows live look very good, this is definitely a group to keep your eye on in the future, so for now sit back and Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Noisia - Could This Be [Music Video]



noisia | facebook | soundcloud


"Could this Be" official Music video off of the album "Split the Atom" is another stunning visual video, from noisia released on mau5trap records. Enjoy! - semA

Maya Jane Coles [Artist Interview + Free Download]


All i got to say is what a great video, and to the point interview from k7 Records on Maya Jane Coles such passion she has for music that she produces, I also got a free track from dj-kicks (click link for download) called " Not Listening" an absolute amazing track for FREE, I also have another track that's not free, sorry but it's under her alias name called "Nocturnal Sunshine- Meant to be", i had to share this track because its so damn good, a very dub tech house/bass beat that makes my music player stay on repeat. Once again Enjoy! - semA

Phonte - Charity Starts At Home [Music Video + Album Review]


Phonte : Facebook | Twitter


 Phonte reconnects with Prof. 9th Wonder to bring you the new worker bees anthem off his solo album Charity Starts at Home. Go get the album here and read my thoughts on the album down below and for all you "real hip hop" heads   **Disclaimer : Hip Hop music consist of many different styles and genre's with in itself and is influenced by various factors like region, social and economic factors, the times, other music etc. There is no such thing as fake hip hop, but unfortunately there is such thing as wack music. **

Major Lazer - Get Free feat. Amber (of Dirty Projectors) [Music Video + Free Download]


Major Lazer: Official | Facebook | Twitter


Major Lazer is back and teamed up with Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors to deliver some beautiful soundscapes and heavy lyrics that immediately give me flashbacks to Coachella 2010. Major Lazer and Dirty Projectors where highlights for me that magical/inspirational weekend, especially Dirty Projectors who helped my mind grow exponentially in all directions. Keep an eye out for officially release dates for Major Lazer album and tour and go here for Dirty Projects summer tour schedule. Big ups to our long lost Dank Radio comrade D$ for putting me up on this one, its definitely a collective dream come true for these artist to come together and make the highest quality of dope.  Get the free download of the track plus a remix here.

G1

Monday, April 16, 2012

Daily Mixes [DJ Mixes + Podcast]


Well, weekend 1 of Coachella is a wrap but weekend 2 is just about to begin, and I got some great mixes for you this week for all you going to coachella, and for those of who are just chilling and enjoying life this week. I got some very nice disco dance music this week so make sure to download!.. we will start out with some pitched down disco edits, deep house mix from deadly-sins. i also got another fantastic disco mix by Attari this mix has some great tunes. we then get into some deep dub with a mix by brownz music. too end it all we have another deep tech house podcast from FreerangeRecords. Enjoy! - semA

Sunday, April 15, 2012

SMOG Sundays w/ UFO + Pablo Hassan + Dustmite + Hogwash + Kemst @ Dim Mak Studios [Upcoming Event + Future Dates]

 
SMOG Sundays @ Dim Mak Studios | 21+ $5 w/ RSVP here

For the bass hungry look no further. SMOG has your Sundays covered. We here at Dank Radio are frequent attendees to SMOG's Dubtroit event down at The Observatory once a month and have yet to make the trek up to Dim Mak Studios for their SMOG Sunday events. Don't let this discourage your future decisions. The lower level frequencies at that venue will please any audiophile and their steady offering of BASS artists do not disappoint. And plus you can't beat a $5 show w/ RSVP.



Slow Magic - Sorry Safari [Music Video]


Slow Magic : Facebook | Bandcamp

I guess I'm on a roll today. I don't know how and why I always seem to stumble upon really really good music late at night/early in the morning. Maybe it's because my mind is at it's clearest point in the night. Maybe it's because day time activity and thought process is overrated. Maybe that's just how sh)(t happens. Any hoo, I clicked here and there and now we're at Slow Magic's track Sorry Safari. If you trip out to the video and want to be reminded of that visual trip each time through auditory means, you can purchase the track off of their bandcamp page here. If you like the music, but you can barely afford gas right now let alone a track, help the artist by passing the video along to someone who may enjoy it.

Nativity

Artifact - Brittle Bones / Freezedry [Free Download]

Artifact : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud

I recently stumbled upon Artifact through a Resident Advisor feature on him last month. It was interesting to find out how he went from creating dubstep into his current four on the floor interpretations. I was going to hoard his track Brittle Bones for personal dj use, but being that it is a FREE download through Local Action Records I reminded myself, "Sharing is Caring". These tracks are too good to not be played on the dance floor. If you don't go from the casual head bob to full on body movements there's something wrong with you or the sound system in the club. Press Play...



Nativity

Disclosure - Boiling ft. Sinead Harnett [Forthcoming Release]


Disclosure : Facebook | Soundcloud | Forthcoming on Greco-Roman 6/4/12

We first introduced you all to the two brothers back in June of 2011 and in less than a years time their music has spread like wildfire on the internet. In addition to their stellar production and amazing live stage performance, their music has been championed by the likes of SBTRKT and a whole slew of UKG producer/djs. They have yet to disappoint and for those of us here in the US we wait patiently for a tour to arrive at our shores. While we wait, we'll have no choice but to enjoy their amazing songs...



Nativity

The Saguaro Becomes Eclectic at The Saguaro, Palm Springs w/ TOKiMONSTA + Nosaj Thing + Penguin Prison + Oliver + Jason Bentley + more [Upcoming Event + Free Show]



This afternoon KCRW Presents The Saguaro Becomes Eclectic w/ performances from TOKiMONSTA, Nosaj Thing, Penguin Prison, Oliver, Jason Bentley, Garth Trinidad, Raul Campos, Aaron Byrd, Valida, and Dan Wilcox. The event is from noon to 6pm at The Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs and is a RSVP event only. So be sure to RSVP @ http://hellostrangercreative.com/weekenderhttp://hellostrangercreative.com/weekender/.

Nativity

Submotion Orchestra - All Yours (S.P.Y Remix) [Forthcoming Release]


Submotion Orchestra | S.P.Y | Release Date: 7/5/12


For those who follow the Dank Radio broadcasts you may have heard the track above in it's original form. A soothing song for the sunrise set of a handful of Dank episodes. The remix above was brought to my attention by the resident infrasonics informer, fabricated. I'm sure once he gets his hands on the track he will be sharing it with you all on the Dank Radio waves. For now you're going to have to enjoy the stream available on youtube...

Nativity

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Tommie Sunshine - last call before they vanish for good... [Free Download]


Tommie Sunshine : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud


Tommie Sunshine, the Santa Clause of house music, is giving us one last chance to grab a handful of his personal edits for our own listening and performing pleasure. I've personally used his Fake Blood - I Think I Like It edit many a time and received ecstatic expressions from the disco dance floor. Don't wait and hesitate to add these to your music library.



Nativity

Brodinski, Pipes & Louisahhh - Bromance x Coachella [DJ Mix]


Brodinski [Bromance Records] : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud


Having experienced an amazing set by Brodinski at Dance Right @ La Cita a couple weeks ago I was left wanting more four on the floor. The dance floor was filled to near capacity. It's attendees jacked their bodies under the reflective low level ceiling. Hands were in the air and the people were happily hounding each time their favorite techno track was sound slammed. Sweaty bodies bounced back and forth to their own beat of the drum. There was no lifted stage w/ a huge LED display. There were no lazers shooting kriss kross that made your eyes jump jump. The closest thing to a go-go dancer were the pretty females salsa dancing on the semi elevated side stage. It was a proper sweaty grimey dancey chicago and/or detroit dance floor. We submitted our selves to the music and you will do the same...



Nativity

Coachella Cornucopia - Arctic Monkeys - Coachella 2012 Weekend 1 [Live Video + Full Set]


Arctic Monkeys - Coachella 2012 Weekend 1


What a wonderful thing, the internet. I was in the comfort of my own home in my own room, dry and away from all matter of weather's ailments enjoying the amazing Coachella 2012 Weekend 1 Day 1 stream off of Youtube [Stream Coachella LIVE off of youtube here]. I decided to spend the day checking out artists that I was iffy about. You know, that way I can spend more time next weekend when we're actually there wilding out to the acts I really want to see. I thought, "Hmm I really liked Arctic Monkey's first album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. I used to stream that album all the time back in college. I'll give them a shot." That shot was a bulls eye. High energy. Spot on performance. No errors in musicianship. Great stage presence. Commanding presence. The whole shabang. I was in the midst of cleaning up my room and I stopped dead in my tracks. So much so I just planted myself comfortably in front of my laptop and studio monitors. Press play and see why...

Nativity

Fred V & Grafix - Just A Thought (FT Reija Lee)


Fred V & Grafix : Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | Purchase @ Viper | Beatport


fabricated gave me the heads up on this amazing track. I've been on more of a liquid DnB stream as of late and this track satisfies that never ending quenching thirst. The cherry on top of this saturday sundae is the beautiful vocals by Reija Lee. Do yourself a favor and purchase this track @ Viper | Beatport | Juno | iTunes

Nativity

Monkey Wrench - Anything For You / Colombia [Rip from Dismantle's Rinse FM Mix]


Monkey Wrench - Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud


Dismantle did a facebook post about these guys from Bristol not too long ago and I was extremely happy when I pressed play. The use of the R&B Vocal samples are amazing on these two UKG tracks. The original songs were songs that we used to always jamm out to or grind to at school dances way back in the day. So for these gents to take that same nostalgic feel and relate it to music that I've currently really taking a liking to is just plain amazing. Hear it for yourself...



Nativity

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Katchafire @ HOB Anaheim (4/12) TONIGHT!

Katchafire: Official

My favorite reggae band from New Zealand is finally back in SoCal with the freshness to properly set us all into the spring season with some good vibrations. Tonight they will be stopping by House of Blues in Anaheim, and next week they will be stopping by the House of Blues on Sunset. Make sure you see Katchafire in a town near you! There are still a few stops in CA and HI left! Full tour schedule below plus a few musical treats...

Daily Mixes- (Podcast + dj mixes)


Well it's Thursday, and I was late this week my apologies, but this week is a very busy one as one of the biggest music festivals in the world Coachella starts this friday, so I got some great mixes for you to enjoy this weekend for you to download and enjoy on your ride to the desert or just for your enjoyment. We are going to start off with some Hip-Hop Rap mix by Chief, feelinmusic, then we drift off  into some bass dubstep with a mix by Stuntman, and to change it up I got some deep tech house by FreerangeRecords, and we will end it with some smooth relaxing ambient, bass, deep house by urgent-fm. so sit back and Enjoy!


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Coachella Cornucopia - SBTRKT - Heatwave [Live Video + Set Times]


SBTRKT: Official


As the days and hours go by and all of the lucky Coachella goers wait in anticipation they begin to mentally map out which artists they're going to see. One act that I'm going to try my hardest not to miss will be SBTRKT. Having witnessed SBTRKT perform in two different versions and equally enjoying both incarnations, I really look forward to their proper live performance. He performed in the Dome last year w/ Sam Xl/Pure Filth's sound system and he got everyone in the food court area dancing around with their garlic fries. This was in the middle of the day and we all agreed at that point that it would be in no time at all that he would be performing in one of the gobi + mohave + sahara tents this year. We were right...

Coachella Weekend 1 Saturday | More Info
SBTRKT - GOBI Tent 10:15pm - 11:05pm

Nativity

Pools - Return To Paradise - Pools Mixtape Vol. 2 [DJ Mix + Free Download]


 POOLS : Soundcloud

(thee) Mike B and DJ Morse Code reunite to create a second offering of their sunney summery selections titled Return to Paradise - Pools Mixtape Vol. 2. If you're in need of some sun sounds to get ready for this weekend or next weekends Coachella this is the mix for you. The days are growing longer and a near 2 hour mix is just what the doctor ordered along with that Vitamin D. Enjoy...



Nativity

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Paving The Way To Paid Dues 2012 - Self Scientific [Music Video + Tickets On-Sale]


Self Scientific: Bandcamp.
Chace Infinite: Official. Twitter. DJ Khalil: Official. Twitter.

Salute, Salutary, Salutations, Welcome to the 6th Edition of our series; Paving The Way to Paid Dues. For this edition we highlight artists who are the testament that, Good Things are Always Worth the Wait. The DJ and MCee Duo of Self Scientific have been grinding in the game since the 90's and to this day still persevere to be one of the hallmarks of underground hip hop heads everywhere. As stated in my previous posts, music, hip hop will forever be an evolutionary thing, where it will change and move with the time however Self-Scientific has always produced work from the Glory Days of progressive hip hop. I don't mean hip hop joints that have electro or house infused into them, I'm talking about the grimey, gritty, passion filled hip hop that was birthed in the late 80's early 90's and fought it's way to come up. Unlike most DJ and MCee duo's, both DJ Khlil and Chace Infinite have equal and even representation on their work, both entities combine to make music that both hits hard lyrically and musically, a delicate balance that many DJ's and MCee's have yet to master. Throughout the years Self Scientific has successfully fought against the mainstream, and have continued to make music for the people and not for the simple pursuit of the almighty dollar. Even in the work they have produced previously Infinite has always mentioned the dissolution of Hip Hop culture through monetary gain.

Electric Daisy Carnival 2012 Las Vegas - Line Up Phase 1 [Line Up]


Electric Daisy Carnival 2012 Las Vegas [Insomniac Events] Official | Tickets | Hi-Res Flyer


See you there ;)
Nativity

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Do-Lab & Bassrush present: Nosaj Thing, Free the Robots, Thriftworks @ Dim Mak Studios (4/4) [TONIGHT!]


The Do Lab: Official | Bassrush: Official 

Bassrush and Funktion continue to bring a range of bass music from all over the world to warm the walls of Dim Mak Studios in Hollywood for all in attendance. Last week we experienced Foreign Beggars take and break the stage, truly a historical event. Tonight, the World Famous Do Lab gets in the mix bringing some of Alpha Pup's arsenal to the Studios. Nosaj Thing and Free the Robots will be providing the beats and the bass along with Bay Area's Thriftworks. Check out Nosaj Thing's mix from Mary Anne Hobbs last weekend to get a taste of tonight's rhythms.


Monday, April 2, 2012

Monday Mixes (Podcast + dj sets)


Here we go it's April 2nd 2012, and spring time is definitely here, good vibes of summer are approaching and great mixes are here right now!. Well today I have a live recorded set of  dark and deep dub by compa and  I had to throw in two disco mixes by Aeroplane and The Magician because their are some crazy good tracks on both of them. And i will end with a Podcast by FreerangeRecords with some deep house, so sit back and Enjoy!.