Wolfmother

I’m cut. I’m bruised. I’m sore. And I owe it all to Wolfmother. This week marked the near three year anniversary of this hard rock sensation’s last trip the the U.S. Finally headed our way from the down under, Wolfmother, formerly disbanded, came together to tackle southern California in a way few could really say they were prepared for. With the first date at the historic Troubadour in LA selling out within minutes, they scheduled another for the following week; frustratingly selling out even faster than the first. When all was thought to be lost, Orange County got love with a show at the Observatory, and my dream of seeing these guys out of a festival setting was that much closer to becoming reality.

Wolfmother – Dimension
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Modern Disco Ambassadors | The Twelves
Our Interview | $10 TICKETS

It brings us great joy to team up with the homies over at MDA to host long time C+A+D favorite THE TWELVES in Orange County. These guys have kept it relativity quiet the past year or so after major tours around the world and notable performances in SF (where we interviewed them) and Coachella in 2011. They thrive off playing next to the crowd where you can watch them bring their set to life with an array of keyboards, synths, drumpads, vocoders, and more. Much of their acclaim has come from their insane ability to turn classic indie/rock tracks and funk them up to levels previously thought unattainable! Really looking forward to this.

If for some reason you are unfamiliar with these two, immediately direct yourself to the two tracks below. A performance like this does not come around often, and for $10, you don’t have an excuse! Let’s have some fun next Sunday. Check after the jump for your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets!

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 5PM Saturday July 20th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen.

Fever Ray – Seven (The Twelves Remix)
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Groove Armada – Drop the Tough (The Twelves Remix)
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Lightning In A Bottle | Tickets

Giraffage is a prime example of quality talent waiting to be discovered by the savvy. He hails from San Francisco and brings down the laid back, smoked out mentality with him. After seeing him at SXSW on multiple stages, his immense talent became apparent.

After first listen of his debut album ‘Needs,’ which he said was written “through the worst time of my life and also the best,” it seems like the perfect addition to your intimate playlists. The beats are slow, intricate, and sample-packed. But live is another story. The sound quickly becomes bass heavy and mimics the energy I see at a lot of trap shows. I mean that in the best way possible. Check this dude out if you want to have fun dancing to something different.

Buy Needs for $7!

Close 2 me
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Feels
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LIB Spotlight brings attention to special artists that will be featured at Lightning In A Bottle Fest 2013.
Some we love. Some we just discovered. All essential.
Click here for more from this series.
4 Days

Breakbot | Buy EP

Some artists are able to incorporate a sound into their music that will stand the test of time. As the styles of the 60s and 70s find their way back into circulation, tracks like those of Breakbot will find similar long term success. The pianos put a timeless stamp on the recent indie-dance and disco resurgence. Breakbot is just something else. His music continues to lift our spirits, and his mixes are no different.

Stream the entire EP here with a handful of alternate versions/remixes. My favorite twist on the track would have to be Busy P & Boston Bun; where they take the track and add their own twist of ghetto funk. Also bonus mix after the jump!

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Duke Dumont | Oliver | Mr. Oizo | Mighty Mouse

I woke up this morning to a handful of releases I felt compelled to share! Even better news: Everything but the Duke Dumont track is available for free download. Check them all out after the jump!
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Lightning In A Bottle Info | The Do Lab | VMC | Tickets

With Lightning In A Bottle slowly but surely creeping up on the horizon, patience continues to wear thin. The Do Lab are teaming up with the new Venice Music Crawl in (you guessed it) Venice Beach, California! This event series takes over the many bars and venues of the beautiful city, and turn it into an experienced filled with great music in one of the most liberal places in the country. This is a good thing! Also check the Nico song below to prep for LIB fest. Trust.

If you’re in San Francisco, there’s fun for you too! The party is TONIGHT! Get at it.

Nicolas Jaar – Russian Dolls (Ryan Crosson remix)
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SET TIMES

12:00 DJ Ora
1:15 Jeniluv
2:30 Shayn Almeida
3:45 Henry Pope
5:00 Loomer
6:15 Ancona
7:30 Sammy Bliss
8:45 Jesse Wright
10:00 jOBOT
11:15 Gina Calderoni
12:30AM Shawna

Flume | Our Interview | Disclosure

Whether it be from deservedly hitting #1 spots in the charts or performing live unplugged (they had no choice), the word about Disclosure is spreading faster than the deep house craze itself. Along with its success, their choice on remixers brings the different sounds of future music together. Flume destroyed this remix with his impeccable ability to infuse everything great across genres in his own way. This one takes on a sort of 1950s swing sound to start and slams in a way only Flume could get away with. All we get from Flume’s SoundCloud is that it’ll be “out soon.” Enjoy this stream in the meantime.