I think it’s officially safe to say that house music is one of my favorite things to listen to. Not just house though. The bouncy disco house with just the right amount of soul and funk. Talkin 60s-70s vibes. I put together a list of tracks from DJs I feel most consistently match their songs up to these standards. Careful with this stuff though, if you like the first couple songs you’re going to want it all. In which case let me know! There’s a lot more where these came from, and every song is just as quality as the next. Once I realized how great it was to cruise the streets blaring relentlessly bass-filled house, I decided we should have a two part summer mix CD. Two parts mainly because I couldn’t fit everything I wanted onto one CD, but the more the merrier. The first half of this two part compilation is comin at you in the old school playlist style: all or nothing. Burn it, pop it in, put the top down and enjoy.
So here we are with week 45, Memorial Day weekend and I’m still at home. The beaches are getting packed even though the weather’s a bust. Meanwhile Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Benny Benassi, Avicii, Treasure Fingers, etc. etc. are spinning sets at pool parties and night clubs in Vegas, at what seems like the place to be during the end of May. What better way to commemorate our troops than getting belligerently drunk with some of the best DJs in the world? Who knows…well, for those who are around, enjoy your weekly dose of random/not so-random-goodies
So here we are with week 45, Memorial Day weekend and I’m still at home. The beaches are getting packed even though the weather’s a bust. Meanwhile Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Benny Benassi, Avicii, Treasure Fingers, etc. etc. are spinning sets at pool parties and night clubs in Vegas, at what seems like the place to be during the end of May. What better way to commemorate our troops than getting belligerently drunk with some of the best DJs in the world? Who knows…well, for those who are around, enjoy your weekly dose of random/not so-random-goodies
Hopefully by now those three letters are more familiar to most of you. Lots of these guys’ remixes have been all over the blog world and for good reason. Remix Artist Collective are remix professionals. Not sure if you recall how I feel about a truly great remix, but in my opinion, it’s one that showcases the remixers sound and ability without compromising the original vibe of the remixed. Andre Allen Anjos started RAC on his own with the release of RAC Vol. 1 but expanded by adding Andrew Maury and Karl Kling for help on later releases. Their main focus lies on indie tracks, which they convert into disco dancy goodness. Time and time again, RAC delivers some of the most fun renditions of a lot of songs we love and a lot of songs we should know. Best part is, all their stuff is free on their website.
RAC is spinning a local set in Costa Mesa on June 15th that you can definitely count on me being at. More details here. Tickets here. I jumped on the opportunity to meet them, and it looks like their management is going to hook up an interview for the date. STOKED! Here’s their soundcloud player along with links to download all their album releases directly.
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Hopefully by now those three letters are more familiar to most of you. Lots of these guys’ remixes have been all over the blog world and for good reason. Remix Artist Collective are remix professionals. Not sure if you recall how I feel about a truly great remix, but in my opinion, it’s one that showcases the remixers sound and ability without compromising the original vibe of the remixed. Andre Allen Anjos started RAC on his own with the release of RAC Vol. 1 but expanded by adding Andrew Maury and Karl Kling for help on later releases. Their main focus lies on indie tracks, which they convert into disco dancy goodness. Time and time again, RAC delivers some of the most fun renditions of a lot of songs we love and a lot of songs we should know. Best part is, all their stuff is free on their website.
RAC is spinning a local set in Costa Mesa on June 15th that you can definitely count on me being at. More details here. Tickets here. I jumped on the opportunity to meet them, and it looks like their management is going to hook up an interview for the date. STOKED! Here’s their soundcloud player along with links to download all their album releases directly.
Two sold out LA dates in July along with making the bill of massive music festivals world wide had the line for this free show at Amoeba Records in Hollywood down the building and around the block. After getting through bullshit LA traffic and making it to Amoeba 2 hours prior to Foster the People‘s set at 6:30, I just had my hopes set on getting in. They began to slowly let in the seemingly endless line around 5:30. Filled with fans of much anticipation to see the biggest thing to hit KROQ since Audioslave’s “Like A Stone.” Hahah I’m not entirely sure about that, but I haven’t been tuning in recently. As they filled in the aisles of the store, the excitement began setting in. Foster’s equipment was up and ready to go, and they placed us dead center a few rows back. It was only a matter of time before the sound of banter would be substituted with tracks I’d been itching to hear live off Foster’s latest album Torches, which had just been released the day before.
I had never been to Amoeba for one of these free shows. The whole experience was very fresh, and I just sat back and observed, waiting as the clock ticked towards 6:30, and the aisles got closed one after another. So many different people. Hipsters, teens, bros, greasers, hispanics, babies, blacks. It just goes to show how approachable these guys’ music is and how it can bring everyone together. While in line earlier, Amoeba reps had everyone sign off all their info to enter for a chance to win gift certificates, a huge poster of the new album cover, and the opportunity to meet the band. At 6:25 the announcer yelled out my friend’s and my name as the winner, and let me tell you, there is no better way to start a show with knowing that you’ll be able to thank the band for everything afterwards.
After being 30 minutes late at their Coachella debut only to be booed through their intro, one can only assume they’d do everything to avoid that from happening again. The boys strutted on stage right as the clock struck 6:30 and were greeted with the utmost satisfaction from all in attendance. They went straight into their set, starting off with “Warrant,” the closing track on Torches. I love this track and I think it’s a great opener if you’re familiar, but they should have started with “Houdini” or “Helena Beat” just to get Amoeba going. Of course, saving “Pumped Up Kicks” for the middle or last song. Needless to say my crew and I were already tearing up the aisle as Foster went through various new tracks off the album. I took time in between recording videos to admire their live recreations of tracks I got so used to hearing. And inevitable dance breaks with my friends ensued, despite a less than energetic Amoeba. The multi-instrumentalist band performed with 5 members, yet only consists of the three main guys. They needed that whole team otherwise there’s no way they’d get that same live sound. Everyone switched between keys, synths, guitars, singing, and banging on drums. One of the guys got down with the cowbell and I’m pretty sure that’s about the time Amoeba put their dancing shoes on,a and I can’t blame them! The highlight of the day was “Pumped Up Kicks.” I know how overplayed that song is, but it still just doesn’t seem to do any wrong. At the middle chorus Foster stopped playing and singing as all of Amoeba chanted together:
“All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run, better run, outrun my gun.
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run, better run, faster than my bullet!”
Seriously awesome all around. They played a full and complete set for us for free. I wanted to start an encore chant but I knew it was asking for too much. After it all was said and done, my friend and I went to collect our respective prizes and got to meet the band for a signing. Real stand up dudes and I couldn’t stress how happy for them I was. We’ll meet again at Outside Lands. No way Witler and I are gonna miss them there. I got videos of two of my favorite new songs from their album that you can scope after the jump. Be sure to support them the next opportunity you have! They deserve it.
Two sold out LA dates in July along with making the bill of massive music festivals world wide had the line for this free show at Amoeba Records in Hollywood down the building and around the block. After getting through bullshit LA traffic and making it to Amoeba 2 hours prior to Foster the People‘s set at 6:30, I just had my hopes set on getting in. They began to slowly let in the seemingly endless line around 5:30. Filled with fans of much anticipation to see the biggest thing to hit KROQ since Audioslave’s “Like A Stone.” Hahah I’m not entirely sure about that, but I haven’t been tuning in recently. As they filled in the aisles of the store, the excitement began setting in. Foster’s equipment was up and ready to go, and they placed us dead center a few rows back. It was only a matter of time before the sound of banter would be substituted with tracks I’d been itching to hear live off Foster’s latest album Torches, which had just been released the day before.
I had never been to Amoeba for one of these free shows. The whole experience was very fresh, and I just sat back and observed, waiting as the clock ticked towards 6:30, and the aisles got closed one after another. So many different people. Hipsters, teens, bros, greasers, hispanics, babies, blacks. It just goes to show how approachable these guys’ music is and how it can bring everyone together. While in line earlier, Amoeba reps had everyone sign off all their info to enter for a chance to win gift certificates, a huge poster of the new album cover, and the opportunity to meet the band. At 6:25 the announcer yelled out my friend’s and my name as the winner, and let me tell you, there is no better way to start a show with knowing that you’ll be able to thank the band for everything afterwards.
After being 30 minutes late at their Coachella debut only to be booed through their intro, one can only assume they’d do everything to avoid that from happening again. The boys strutted on stage right as the clock struck 6:30 and were greeted with the utmost satisfaction from all in attendance. They went straight into their set, starting off with “Warrant,” the closing track on Torches. I love this track and I think it’s a great opener if you’re familiar, but they should have started with “Houdini” or “Helena Beat” just to get Amoeba going. Of course, saving “Pumped Up Kicks” for the middle or last song. Needless to say my crew and I were already tearing up the aisle as Foster went through various new tracks off the album. I took time in between recording videos to admire their live recreations of tracks I got so used to hearing. And inevitable dance breaks with my friends ensued, despite a less than energetic Amoeba. The multi-instrumentalist band performed with 5 members, yet only consists of the three main guys. They needed that whole team otherwise there’s no way they’d get that same live sound. Everyone switched between keys, synths, guitars, singing, and banging on drums. One of the guys got down with the cowbell and I’m pretty sure that’s about the time Amoeba put their dancing shoes on,a and I can’t blame them! The highlight of the day was “Pumped Up Kicks.” I know how overplayed that song is, but it still just doesn’t seem to do any wrong. At the middle chorus Foster stopped playing and singing as all of Amoeba chanted together:
“All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run, better run, outrun my gun.
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run, better run, faster than my bullet!”
Seriously awesome all around. They played a full and complete set for us for free. I wanted to start an encore chant but I knew it was asking for too much. After it all was said and done, my friend and I went to collect our respective prizes and got to meet the band for a signing. Real stand up dudes and I couldn’t stress how happy for them I was. We’ll meet again at Outside Lands. No way Witler and I are gonna miss them there. I got videos of two of my favorite new songs from their album that you can scope after the jump. Be sure to support them the next opportunity you have! They deserve it.
It’s been quite the week for free concerts…got to see some acts that I had to miss out on from Coachella. Nosaj Thing and Diplo played a show at UCLA that was restricted for students, but thanks to some strings being pulled by homie Yama Nawabi I got in hassle free. First of all, damn you UCLA kids for not packing that ballroom! Spoiled kids don’t know what they have. Definitely not bitter from being rejected or anything. (Edit: Turns out the fire marshall capped at 1500…so that’s why it wasn’t packed. aaawwwWWWWKKKWWWwwwwaaarrddd) Anyway Nosaj was an interesting addition to the lineup of electro DJs. He’s not rage material, as most of the kids were prepared to do. Needless to say, I was front and center. Witness to Nosaj throwing down on the decks, and getting crafty as fuck with the drum machines. Though a man of few words, he played a steezed out set filled with Quest, Fog, Aquarium, and all the goodies. All the while with crazy ass visuals being projected on him and his table. Diplo…Diplo is always a party. With his main focus on swag, the kids got rowdy as hell as he packed a moombahton set with nasty dub and heavy electro. Diplo is definitely one of the more entertaining DJs to see and he got mad support from the crowd. Good times all around.
I was most excited to see Yelle at the Music Box last night. Not only did I have to deal with all my friends rubbing in my face how good she was at Coachella, it was her last stop of the North American tour and I knew they weren’t going to hold anything back for LA. Definitely one of the most fun shows I’ve been to. I was drenched with the positive vibes that were leaking from the ceiling. Everyone was stoked on life and super friendly while we all dance partied from start to finish. “Merci beaucoup Los Angeleeez!!!” Yelle is such a performer and her backing band couldn’t have been more entertaining. They played a near flawless set while squeezing in some laughs and love. And to top it all off, I got another drum stick to add to my collection! Thanks to the fucking awesome security guard that made it happen. I’ll never forget it. Make a point to see her next time she’s around. It’s worth every penny! But thanks to Gotta Dance Dirty, I got to attend free of charge. More love and respect to those guys for hooking it up.
People have been saying lately that they wish I went back to longer lists, but I feel like for the most part it’s too much to take in if it’s more than 5 or so tracks. I want the least amount of songs to be skipped over by you guys. Keep the feedback coming friends, it really means a lot. I’ll do whatever I can to make sure these lists’ awesome levels are optimized for everyone. Give everything a go…YOLO!
It’s been quite the week for free concerts…got to see some acts that I had to miss out on from Coachella. Nosaj Thing and Diplo played a show at UCLA that was restricted for students, but thanks to some strings being pulled by homie Yama Nawabi I got in hassle free. First of all, damn you UCLA kids for not packing that ballroom! Spoiled kids don’t know what they have. Definitely not bitter from being rejected or anything. (Edit: Turns out the fire marshall capped at 1500…so that’s why it wasn’t packed. aaawwwWWWWKKKWWWwwwwaaarrddd) Anyway Nosaj was an interesting addition to the lineup of electro DJs. He’s not rage material, as most of the kids were prepared to do. Needless to say, I was front and center. Witness to Nosaj throwing down on the decks, and getting crafty as fuck with the drum machines. Though a man of few words, he played a steezed out set filled with Quest, Fog, Aquarium, and all the goodies. All the while with crazy ass visuals being projected on him and his table. Diplo…Diplo is always a party. With his main focus on swag, the kids got rowdy as hell as he packed a moombahton set with nasty dub and heavy electro. Diplo is definitely one of the more entertaining DJs to see and he got mad support from the crowd. Good times all around.
I was most excited to see Yelle at the Music Box last night. Not only did I have to deal with all my friends rubbing in my face how good she was at Coachella, it was her last stop of the North American tour and I knew they weren’t going to hold anything back for LA. Definitely one of the most fun shows I’ve been to. I was drenched with the positive vibes that were leaking from the ceiling. Everyone was stoked on life and super friendly while we all dance partied from start to finish. “Merci beaucoup Los Angeleeez!!!” Yelle is such a performer and her backing band couldn’t have been more entertaining. They played a near flawless set while squeezing in some laughs and love. And to top it all off, I got another drum stick to add to my collection! Thanks to the fucking awesome security guard that made it happen. I’ll never forget it. Make a point to see her next time she’s around. It’s worth every penny! But thanks to Gotta Dance Dirty, I got to attend free of charge. More love and respect to those guys for hooking it up.
People have been saying lately that they wish I went back to longer lists, but I feel like for the most part it’s too much to take in if it’s more than 5 or so tracks. I want the least amount of songs to be skipped over by you guys. Keep the feedback coming friends, it really means a lot. I’ll do whatever I can to make sure these lists’ awesome levels are optimized for everyone. Give everything a go…YOLO!
Kids at the Bar teamed up with their friend Kroyclub from KILLPOP to finally put out another remix! These guys are among my favorite remixers. I’ve been following them more closely recently, so I’m glad I caught this one early. They’ve taken a big step forward as far as their filthy synths go, but I can’t expect anything less than a banger from these guys. Only streamable at the moment, but should be released soon Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Check them out on facebook. They’re actually really interactive with their fans. Always down. Enjoy with caution:
Kids at the Bar teamed up with their friend Kroyclub from KILLPOP to finally put out another remix! These guys are among my favorite remixers. I’ve been following them more closely recently, so I’m glad I caught this one early. They’ve taken a big step forward as far as their filthy synths go, but I can’t expect anything less than a banger from these guys. Only streamable at the moment, but should be released soon Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Check them out on facebook. They’re actually really interactive with their fans. Always down. Enjoy with caution:
More feel good house for your bush. Bingo Players have delivered what seems to be one of the house anthems of the year. This track has deservingly been holding it’s own on BeatPort top 100, so you can feel comfortable expecting a lot. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along to this one. What reminded me to post on this was hearing the song that they sampled on the radio! So cool to see what sparked the idea for such an awesome song. (Skip to 1:15 if you wanna get through the bullshit)
More feel good house for your bush. Bingo Players have delivered what seems to be one of the house anthems of the year. This track has deservingly been holding it’s own on BeatPort top 100, so you can feel comfortable expecting a lot. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along to this one. What reminded me to post on this was hearing the song that they sampled on the radio! So cool to see what sparked the idea for such an awesome song. (Skip to 1:15 if you wanna get through the bullshit)
