Breakbot | SoundLogik | Amplified Access

What started out as an unexpected trip, turned out to be one of the best adventures of my life. For those who are new, I kind of like Breakbot. A lot. He’s not only a big inspiration, but one of the most well respected DJs and revered producers in the world. The initial plan was to catch him at the first of his SoCal tour dates in Hollywood on Friday. One sold out show, rushed group of friends, empty stomach, and bottle service later; I’m leaving the show early. Long story short, of course. I’ll spare you. Shout out to Bondax, though! I do remember them. Anyway, I woke up devastated. Depite having a busy Saturday in LA, I rendezvoused south bound with some of the crew. Arriving at the hidden venue moments before Breakbot’s midnight settime gave me a sense of accomplishment. Little did I know that after walking through those doors, I was about to get much more than I missed. Check after the jump for more on the night and music!

Breakbot – Baby I’m Yours
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/10%20Baby%20I%27m%20Yours%20%28feat.%20Irfane%29.mp3]

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Four years after the release of their debut album, New Orleans natives Generationals have released their third album “Heza.” Like their first two albums, it is sunny and nostalgic, poppy and vaguely reminiscent of an age long gone. It plays it safe for the most part, not straying far from their sonic 1960s crooning jams. That might be a good thing, and indeed the album is quite strong. The biggest qualm I might have with this album is it might be too safe. Some of the songs sleepily blur into the next without anything horribly memorable about it. The pinnacle of the album “Put a Light On” is most reminiscent of their first album. There really aren’t any noteworthy “weaknesses,” though. “Heza” is yet another great effort from a consistently great band.

Track List

1. Spinoza
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/GENERATIONALS/1-01%20Spinoza.mp3]
2. Extra Free Year
3. Say When
4. You Got Me
5. Put A Light On
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/GENERATIONALS/1-05%20Put%20A%20Light%20On.mp3]
6. I Never Know
7. Awake
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/GENERATIONALS/1-07%20Awake.mp3]
8. Kemal
9. I Used to Let You Get to Me
10. Durga II

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AMTRAC | Bit Funk

After our first night in the heart of Hollywood last week, it seems all is well on the horizon. We were just anxious to finally get started! With each passing week, we strive to tighten all the loose bolts; creating the perfect night. It’s all about the experience with the Polaroid Thursdays. Well our quest to perfection wouldn’t be complete without quality talent. That’s why for our second show we’ve got debatably our best lineup: Amtrac & Bit Funk. I had the pleasure of finally catching Amtrac throw down a high energy set at SXSW. Meeting him shortly thereafter in the pit for Disclosure only heightened my respect for this Florida native. Bit Funk will set the tone early with his grooving basslines and dream like records.

Check after the jump for more music and your chance to win one of five tickets
to our followup event of the series! Stream and download Amtrac’s EP for FREE here.

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