Muse is described as a vibe, something that inspires and uplifts people. For us, we see it as an opportunity to make an impact on people’s lives by curating an experience that is undeniable, one that leaves people smiling and thinking introspectively. Jeff Tovar aka Phear created Muse almost a decade ago, it ran for 6 years and was regarded as one of the premiere electronic music parties in Los Angeles, presenting the complexity and diversity of Drum n Bass music in a context which many people found a lot easier to digest. D&B has heavily progressed since the early amen mash up days of the 90′s and Muse has been a big part of that development in this city.

The return of Muse is this Friday, we have anticipated this night for a long time. This round we are presenting it in a slightly different format and what better way to re-launch than with John Tejada, a highly respected artist who has produced and played music from D&B to Tech House. We’ve also introduced you to Kuru, a new project from long time DJ/producer, Origin, and Muse creator, Phear. They have a new perspective on dance music; a more techno-influenced sound combining their love for future music in an entirely new way. I can describe Kuru and the new Muse in the same fashion- Techno that plays with D&B and Dubstep in a way that once heard, feels like a natural progression. You just have to hear it for yourself.

If you have been reading our features for a while, you know we always find a way to give you something that you just won’t find anywhere else on the web, today being no exception. We are proud to present to you the Return of Muse this Friday night in Thai Town, and in the spirit of giving, we offer you a Kuru original, this tune exemplifies exactly what I have described to you today, a sort of half step Minimal D&B/Techno bit that blurs the genre lines even further.

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Click to Download “Kuru – Escape Clause”
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As a bonus we also offer the ONLY old school Photek set in existence, Live @ Muse in Hollywood just a few years ago. He spans the life of electronic music going all the way back to 1989 and the birth of ‘ardcore.

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Click to Download “Photek Live at Muse -
Exclusive Old School Set”
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