Born Ruffians | Buy Birthmarks

Last week we had the humbling opportunity to interview the eclectic Born Ruffians at the beautiful Troubadour in LA. A show that will definitely hold a place close to not only our hearts, but those of the band as well. You could feel the excitement reverberate through both floors of the venue. After the thunderous set, we sat down with the pulsating energy of the band and bassist Mitch DeRosier.

Check the interview after the jump, and don’t forget the video of “Foxes Mate For Life” if you want to catch the vibes of the night.

Born Ruffians – Rage Flows
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Born Ruffians – Ocean’s Deep
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Cayucas | Buy ‘Bigfoot’
Tickets to Observatory Santa Ana June 7

Cayucas screams summer. It’s a sound that takes me back to the months directly preceding college. The sort of carefree, borderline reckless transition into more hopeful horizons. A clean slate! Driving beach side. Windows down. Music up. It’s hard to compare to those moments of peace, yet Cayucas seems to take us there through their uplifting spirits. Being from San Luis Obispo, CA makes them no stranger to surfer culture, and it’s pleasantly apparent in their music.

With the recent release of Cayucas’ debut album ‘Bigfoot,’ it’s time they caught traction. And what better for music like this than the eve of Summer? Their single ‘High School Lover’ wraps up all my nostalgia in a sand soaked beach towel, and the video is a work of art(s and crafts)! Reminds me of the first time I saw Vampire Weekend’s ‘A-Punk’ video. They go on tour this month with two SoCal stops, so be ready to catch them before they blow up. Tracklist after the jump.

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Louis La Roche | Scenery Mixtape 1-4

Our main man Brett Ewels AKA Louis La Roche comes back at us with the fifth installment of his legendary Scenery Mixtape. When he first started this series in 2011, he released versions 1, 2, and 3 on the first day of May, June, and July respectively. Each mix was like nothing we’ve ever heard, and still get countless hours of playtime to this day! (My favorite is #3.) The 4th took an interesting turn, but didn’t lose it’s play-anywhere-anytime vibe. Number 5 is no different. And as usual, it’s up for free download. Maybe we can expect more the next two months? Who knows. Soak this up.

Lightning In A Bottle Info | The Do Lab | Tickets

Lightning In A Bottle returns to southern California after a 10 year roller coaster ride of a life. What started as a private party continued to grow, move, shape, and form to the festival it is today. Accumulating some of music’s most out-of-worldly artists and combining them with a unique experience, which is where most of the focus lies. Some may recall The Do Lab at Coachella, which prides itself on the unmatchable vibes of freedom and solace from the festival around it. It’s all about what you get and how you grow from Lightning In A Bottle.

Four locations later, L.I.B. has found what they claim to be the long-time new home of the festival at Lake Skinner in Temecula, CA. Most people were outraged at the move, but I can’t imagine that lasted after seeing pictures of this place. I mean, C’MON! Look at it! It’s glorious! I just want to go camping there. This new compact location brings the venue together in a much more efficient and not to mention beautiful way! Looking forward to finally seeing what this festival has to give, now that it’s reached the pinnacle of its seemingly long lasting career.

Rusko – Mek More Green
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Giraffage – Close 2 Me
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Tycho – Epigram
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Kill Paris – Slap Me (Griz Remix)
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The coveted bromance of dance music have once again joined forces to lay down another smashing record. This time, in remix form of Laurent Garnier’s ‘Jacques In the Box.’ I just love saying “Jacques” in a French accent. Pronounced kinda like…jhawc, or so I think. Anyhow, this remix delves into the darkest corners of techno that Gesaffelstein has made his staple. Not sure exactly what Brodinski contributed here, but the two together can do no wrong. Looking forward to seeing them on the newly announced HARD Summer lineup. Hooooly shit (to that).

This song was released earlier this month. Buy it and the other remix by Chicago Bordello here.

Laurent Garnier – Jacques In The Box (Brodinski & Gesaffelstein Dirty Sprite Remix)
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AraabMuzik | IHEARTCOMIX | Check Yo Ponytail
$15 Presale Tix!

Ever since Coachella boosted araabMUZIK’s career in 2012, he’s continued to move forward at groundbreaking speeds. Burning up MPC’s and stages across the globe. Deservedly living his dream. The guy’s got serious talent and the style to match. Just watch the first minute of the video below…You’ll see what I mean. IHEARTCOMIX has been holding their own with various event series; one of which is called Check Yo Ponytail 2. Curating very unique lineups that are always a good time, with an energy in the crowd that surges through you. Great vibes. LA’s own. And there’s never telling what kind of surprise will go down (Boys Noize was a special guest at CYP2 last week). AraabMUZIK is an act I’ve been meaning to see! So I’m excited they’re hosting it tomorrow at one of LA’s coolest, and most intimate venues: The Echoplex. Check after the jump for your chance to enter and win!

Click here and download araab’s latest FREE mixtape ‘For Professional Use Only’

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Damn. So Soulwax decides to make an appearance back in the remix scene after taking quite the break. These guys are known for touring for months on end. Rarely even stopping to take a break. A silence like this usually indicates lots of new sounds coming our way. Maybe a new album? Hell, it’s been 6 years since Nite Versions. Seems only fitting that they release a new album with all the others coming out this year.

This remix has that traditional analog sound that Soulwax has been known for. The complete vibe takes you on a darker ride. And the video…looks like someone with the spins trying not to KO after a night of debauchery. Good to have these lads back!

And just for gigs, here is my favorite remix of ALL TIME! Yeah I said it.

Rolling Stones – You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Soulwax Remix)
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