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Party Like Us – Flinch – Midnight Hustle

Clancy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:24:34 +0000

Our homie Flinch has his first release on Party Like Us Records out today with the single Midnight Hustle. This is a big tune that’s been smackin’ the clubs for a minute. He’s been getting a lot of love lately and its definitely warranted.

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The folks at Party Like Us Records have this to say about it.. “Flinch comes through with a genius blend of breaks and heavy bass topped with the catchiest riff we’ve heard in a while! This track has been dropped in clubs around the world on promo to incredible response. In edition to the original, Udachi has reworked it into one of his heaviest and deepest tunes to date, complete with deep sea bass and his trademark quirkiness. AC Slater and Atlanta based rapper Dell Harris flipped the riff into a full on grimey rap/dubstep hybrid song, and threw in a dub version to boot. Orange County Dubstep producer Juggernaut takes Midnight Hustle to mosh pit inducing levels while SPL completely flips the tune into a deep moody cinematic vibe.”

We got a hold of the Udachi relick for download so enjoy!

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Interesting Times: V.8 – UFO! Live at Muse 95

Jeff Tovar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:06:40 +0000

Last Friday night we held the 95th gathering of Club Muse at Temporary Spaces 3 in Hollywood. On the bill were residents Kuru and Kemst, Acid Circus Presents Raiz and a man we haven’t seen in Los Angeles for far too long, UFO!. Check out this slammin’ live set he put together full of heavy bass, cinematic vocals and strings, a bevy of tempos and a strong emotional undertone to boot.

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Stay tuned for the release of Interesting Times: Version.9 featuring Raíz Live at Muse 95, another incredible set recorded that night. Subscribe to future and download past versions of the Interesting Times Podcast via the Club Muse website.

Mel Gibson’s Racist Rant With Ras Kass

Danny — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:16:54 +0000

I checked my inbox this morning and found this gem from Ras Kass. I’m sure you have all heard about the recent outburst from Mad Max clowning his lady saying some pretty far out shit. Ras had a few words to add to it absolutely murdering this 4/4 fidget beat.

This had me rolling.

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Jack Beats TV – Episode 1

Jeff Tovar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:15:18 +0000

Jack Beats are a multiple DMC Award winning DJ duo made up of Niall Dailly (DJ Plus One of Scratch Perverts fame) and Ben Geffin (The Mixologists). Since teaming up and having an immediate effect on the club scene in 2007, the duo has honed a cutting edge style fusing House, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass and Dubstep with Electro and Baltimore Club. Their production has since released some of the most admired remixes for La Roux and Passion Pit (amongst others), and their ‘U.F.O’ EP on Hervé’s Cheap Thrills Records.

Jack Beats have an EP due for release in late April and have started work on their debut album which will be released mid 2010. We’re pretty sure you can catch them headlining some of the biggest world-wide festivals to follow.

Check out some of their recent hijinks and travels courtesy of the Jack Beats TV Episodes:

Websites: Myspace, Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter

Media Contender WMC 2010 Picks!

Jeff Tovar — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:00:17 +0000

“Remember that time, I don’t know if it was last year or the one before, but we were all wasted…” After the annual party that is Winter Music Conference, we’ve all heard or told a story that started out with some version of those words; the teller engages the listener in some debaucherous memory, the listener is transported to that moment and a laugh or two is had thanks to a fantastic WMC experience. We here at Media Contender love these kinds of 2348 mile trips across the nation for the crème de la crème of all things EDM—the artists, the media, the big events, the insane lineups, the schmoozing amongst overpriced drinks, the lazy days on the beach—and it’s all under the guise of a conference. Yep, it’s that March of the year again people, so I hope you’ve rested up because today is the start of another Miami-induced blur.

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TROUBLE & BASS

WMC Preview: Star Eyes of Trouble & Bass

Jeff Tovar — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:00:55 +0000

“…watching the sun rise around the world.”The late 90’s was all about bass for a good amount of us EDM fans; bass that was mainly accompanied by drums, and lots of them. Now, I hate to get all chauvinist on you, but Star Eyes is known as being “one of the United States’ first female D&B DJs” so I guess I need to mention that. What, are you not impressed by that fact? Well, neither am I and I’ll tell you why. Being one of the hardest working DJs to cross genres through her 15+ year career behind the decks, California-born Star Eyes transcends the “look at that girl go!” game and has made a huge impact everywhere she has trotted with a single factor that makes us all androgynous- raw underground music. Now hailing from Brookyln, she is part of the notorious Trouble & Bass crew who are responsible for slaughtering dancefloors across the globe with their unique “mix of goth and rave influences whipped into a style she calls ‘haunted house.’” With only a few days to go until WMC, we had a chance to catch up with the hardy-partier and find out what’s in store.

MC: What’s up in the world of Star Eyes?

Star Eyes: I’m trying really really hard to stay home and not party so much so I can get tracks finished. By the time you read this, my UK funky/tropical remix of Hanuman’s “Bola” should be out on Murderbot’s Sleazetone label. Also working on a Bmore-ish relick of “Disappear” (my Trouble & Bass track from June 2009), making tracks with Pharaoh (formerly of Todosantos) and The Captain, and doing a few remixes. I also just put out a new goth & industrial DJ mix collabo with artist Dust La Rock (Fool’s Gold) for Mishka Clothing. It’s called Ov Cvrse and it debuts at SXSW with a party, a CD, and a limited edition t-shirt Dust designed. Then of course there’s the usual run of DJ gigs, mixes, and Trouble & Bass stuff—we’ve got a really busy year ahead with our new podcast, tons more parties and releases, and of course, watching the sun rise around the world.

MC: What’s next for you?

Star Eyes: Making more scary synth sounds, writing more lyrics about raving and dying, traveling around playing heavy bass jams and rattling eyeballs, lighting candles, drinking coffee, and perfecting my vegan pot pies. And probably a European tour in September and a remix for Lauren Flax’s C.R.E.E.P. project, but don’t quote me on that.

Jubilee and Star Eyes Midwest Tour Video 11/09

MC: Anything else that you want to share?

Star Eyes: Me and my roommates Dre Skull and Jubilee have a blog called Bad Manor (www.itsbadmanor.com/blog) that we post on when we are not too out of it. Not MP3s, more like funny gifs, recipes, vids, and Top 10s from the many strange and wonderful DJs that have stayed at our house. Also subscribe to the T&B podcast at www.troubleandbass.com.

Star Eyes: Happy Haus (Rubys Remix)

This is an unreleased remix from my 2009 “Disappear” EP on Trouble & Bass. A drummy early morning techno trip from the elusive Copenhagen duo known as Rubys.

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Star Eyes: Ruffage Mix Part 1

Here is one side of my first official mixtape, a 90-minute old-school drum & bass jam called “Ruffage.” I think it’s from 1997? If it sounds noisy, that’s because it was ripped to MP3 from cassette (remember those?). Just a little taste of where I got my start, deep in the jungle!

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If you want to hear a more recent mix from Star Eyes, check her District Ignition podcast Live At Bad Manor.

Website: Myspace
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WMC Preview: Party Like Us Records

Clancy — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:03 +0000

“Basically, we like heavy bass that pounds and drives the dancefloor.”New York artists AC Slater and Udachi joined forces with Pittsburgh-based B.Rich in late 2008 to bring you the lively and dancefloor smashing Party Like Us Records. Their mission- to release dancefloor friendly tracks that incorporate classic dance music elements with a “creative and original edge” while showcasing original work and remixes from like-minded producer friends from around the world.

All 3 label cohorts have significant solo careers that add weight and significance to the collaborative project. With each having solidified their place in the EDM scene, Party Like Us Records is sure to satisfy the mass bass weight enthusiasts.

We got a hold of the crew to find out what’s crackin’ in their world, here’s what they had to say.

MC: What do you have going on at the moment?

AC Slater: Big tings! Working on the video for my next single on Trouble & Bass called Take You feat. Ninjasonik which drops April 13th! I just finished a remix of Crookers next single as well. Also have been working on a side project with Juiceboxxx and vocalist Amy Baron called 92 Eternal, its like throwback rave with a modern twist. That first single drops this summer as well on Party Like Us Records.

Udachi: Just released a new single on party like us titled P-funk Skank. A new single coming soon on Palms Out Sounds, and a remix of South Rakkas Crew coming out on Marine Parade.

B.Rich: Just returned from a big 3 week long European tour throughout UK, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

MC: What’s next?

AC Slater: In April I’m off to UK and Europe to support the release of Take You, then back to the states to tour. The infamous Calm Down Trilogy EP comes out around then, also on Trouble & Bass. Spending July in Europe with Drop the Lime touring. I’ll be in the studio grinding and starting my album for next year!

Udachi: Just left my job to concentrate on music full time, so more and more music, working harder than i have ever before. Happy to have my health, amazing friends that i get to do this music thing with, and i’m looking forward to an exciting future!

B.Rich: I have a collab that I did with Atlanta MCs Armanni Reign & Sporty-O featuring on an upcoming Scion compilation called No Static At All. Also did two tracks with Heavyfeet when I was in the UK. After WMC I’ll begin work on a new EP.

Also make sure to look out for B.Rich’s side project Kastle which I am a huge fan of.

…it is sort of my do-whatever-i-want sort of escape and I am experimenting a bit more with it. But it’s obvious that the direction is aimed towards deeper sounds. Multidimensional sounds blending dubstep, garage, house, R&B and soul.

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Website: www.partylikeusrecords.com

Slow Roast Records + Hogcast 01

Clancy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:27 +0000

With SXSW and WMC almost upon us, one label making its debut this season is sure to take heads by storm. Slow Roast Records is the brainchild of DMC champion, world class party DJ, Miami native, and all around nice guy, DJ Craze and superstar DJ/producer Kill The Noise whom you might also know of Evol Intent affiliation and Ludachrist fame. This label is going to be an unavoidable presence with its music and branding in your face and being caned by top DJs around the world. We caught up with Craze to talk about what the label is all about and what’s in store.

Slow Roast is a label that me and Jake (Kill The Noise) have been working on for almost a year. It started out as just a way for me to help Jake put out his music because I’m a big fan of his work and I didn’t want him to just sign to any label. He was very good at marketing the brand “Kill The Noise” so I thought he would be a perfect partner in starting a label.

At first we were gonna start from the ground up but one day A-trak showed some interest in “Roots” (a Kill The Noise tune). He asked me what we were planning on doing with it and I told him about Slow Roast and how we wanted to start a label. I guess A-trak saw the potential in the the label and in us and offered us a subsidiary deal on Fool’s Gold. Of course we were stoked on the idea because of how much we respect Fools Gold as a taste making label and honestly, A-trak’s the homie and, he’s like a brother to me.

As of now the artists on Slow Roast include Craze, Kill The Noise, Señor Stereo, Klever and 12th Planet.

These are all artists that we believe have amazing talent and we want to make sure they get presented to the world correctly. We want Slow Roast to be a label were talent comes first.

Leading the release schedule as Slow Roast 001 will be the long awaited Roots EP from Kill The Noise.

This title track has been murdering dancefloors all over the world and will include three new tracks, one of which is the rave monster “Jokes On You”. We are very excited to have Kill The Noise lead the way to set the standard for Slow Roast.

To follow will be Señor Stereo’s “Unintentional” E.P.

I’m very excited about this project because it’s gonna show the diversity of the label. I’m 100% sure that “Unintentional” is gonna be a radio smash …. (it’s the perfect “sorry I fucked up babe” tune). Another smash hit on that E.P. is gonna be a tune called “Hot Damn” which I think is gonna be big at WMC this year.

From what we’ve had a chance to hear and check out from Craze, Kill The Noise, and the rest of this crew relating to this label, I don’t think anyone has a proper idea of how massive this collective can be.

After those 2 releases we’re gonna focus on Klever’s project, 12th Planet’s project and my project …. with all these releases we’re gonna make sure the quality control is correct, I’m not gonna put out my music or anybody’s music unless we feel it’s the shit! You smell me????

So Craze, you got anything else you want to add?

Make sure you keep your ears and eyes open for Slow Roast. You bout to smell what we got cooking!!! —– shout out to Louie aka Ludwig Von Pig aka Pig Shit!!

Below you will find the debut Podcast from the label that we were lucky enough to get in here. Featuring a mix from both Craze and Kill The Noise, I present HOGCAST 01. Subscribe to it here.

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Craze Mix
01 Donaeo – Riot Music (Shy FX Radio Mix)
02 Kill The Noise – Roots
03 Pase Rock – Nights (Nadastrom RMX)
04 Sub Focus – Move Higher
05 Kid Kenobi – Move That Body (Destroy Disco RMX)
06 Congorock – Babylon
07 Twizzle – Skydiving (Greenmoney “In Da Sky” RMX)
08 Little Dragon – Runabout (Craze’s Caribbean Refix)
09 Delphic – Halcyon (L-Vis 1990 RMX)

Kill The Noise Mix
01 Kill The Noise – My World
02 Klever – Jack Me Off
03 Sidney Sampson ft. Lady Bee – Shut Up and Let it go (DJ Chuckie RMX)
04 Oliver Twizt – Gangsterdam
05 Tiga – What You Need (A-Trak RMX)
06 Malente and Dex – Bangkok feat. Bonde do Role (Malente and Dex RMX)
07 Kill The Noise – Jokes on You / 08 Doctor P – Sweetshop
09 Señor Stereo – I Am The Beat (Salva RMX)
10 Drumma – Convict
11 Wolfgang Gartner – Undertaker
12 Feed Me – Chain Smoker
13 Crookers ft. Kardinal Offishal – Put Your Hands On Me (Sticky K RMX)
14 Señor Stereo – Unintentional (U-Tern RMX)
15 DJ Craze – Drop To The Flo
16 Drop The Lime – Doomsday Device
17 Klever – It Gets Hott
18 Buraka Sound Systema – Skank (Foamo RMX)
19 Mighty Fools – Clean It

If you are attending WMC this year, make sure to check out the Slow Roast event alongside Digital Soundboy on Wednesday, March 24.

Website: Myspace, Twitter

Control w/ Armand Van Helden Photos

Danny — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:53:31 +0000

Control at the Avalon has been booking really solid line ups for Friday nights for the last couple months. We at Media Contender have found our favorite artists playing the massive Hollywood club. A couple Fridays ago was no exception as the Control crew hosted one of dance music’s most respected artists, Armand Van Helden. Our boy Leo was on the scene with his camera to capture the madness. As you can see, Armand definitely brings out the ladies.

Check out this video from the homie Glenjamn.

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Control w/ DJ Craze & AC Slater Photos

Jeff Tovar — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:58:38 +0000

Last Friday night was another crazy night of Control at Avalon in Hollywood. This session saw AC Slater and the 3 time world champion DJ Craze drop bomb after bomb on the hyped up Los Angeles crowd. We were there and so was Leo and Glenjamn. So check out the photos and video and relive another historic night for dance music in our favorite city in the world.

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