This month was unusually hectic and I couldn’t round up the minutes to prepare a monthly mix. But… I’ll do you guys one better. I recorded a good chunk of my set from last nights Phi Psi shindig. I know what you’re thinking, “Awhh some shitty set from some random get-together.” Let me tell you, if there’s one fraternity at UCI that knows how to throw a party; it’s Phi Kappa Psi.

Live 4/28 ~Phi Psi~ by Chronic Mncher

ps dont forget to thank Mr. Kim for his trigger finger on that horn sample ^^
– Chronic Mncher

Today, for the first time since Coachella, I went to class. As you can imagine, I’m treading in an ocean of assignment despair. So this week’s episode of Wednesday W0mp will be like Wee-Man, short and sweet.

Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Feedback (Original Mix)
The Partysquad vs. Bassjackers – Showrocker (Original Mix)
Frederic Van Hooft & Karl Aberg – La Deng (Original Mix) Delightful Choice
Schoolboy – Checkmate (Original Mix)
Sweet Dreams vs. Cheap and Cheerfull (ZHU Mashup)

– Chronic Mncher

Coachella came and Coachella went; only memories and a handful of polaroids remain. I met new people, ate tasty pizza, gazed at the stars and most importantly, went mental to some serious amounts of music. I finally experienced tons of artists I’ve patiently been anticipating, as well as some refreshingly unfamiliar.

Chronic’s Postchella Report

The Delightful:

• Jack Beats
• Duck Sauce
• Steve Angello
• Boys Noize
• Axwell

The Disappointing:

• Skrillex

The Unexpectedly Enjoyable:

• The Presets
• Leftfield

People keep asking me that dreadfully broad question, “So, who was your favorite?” What a tremendously difficult inquiry. Here’s the rundown, quick and dirty. Jack Beats brought the house down with a lip smacking Sunday brunch of jungle wobble and urban basslines. Duck Sauce packed the Sahara with disco house, funky breakdowns and a massive inflatable ducky. Steve Angello came to play with banger after banger of Swedish mayhem. Boys Noize, as usual, melted faces with unparalleled lighting and eccentric German frequencies.

Despite these incredible acts, a Swedish prodigy takes the cakechella. Axwell laid out a barrage of musical perfection, sending me on a journey through space, time and everything in-between. Fortunately, Kanye’s conflicting set time sifted out the unwanted shoebies, revealing the true house appreciating individuals.  His passion and energy gave an onstage presence that most DJs only dream of. Mixed with fitting set progression and striking visuals, Axwell’s set was, in my opinion, flawless.

For the most part, every set was lovely. However, one artist in particular couldn’t handle the hype. Distorted sound, terrible vibe and worst of all, the brochella crowd; Skrillex just couldn’t hang. Right from the get go his shit was cutting out, it was all down hill from there. Bros jumping and pushing like it was a Nickelback concert. Sadly, my worst dubstep experience.

Regardless of Skrillmeh, Coachella was Coachella. Friends, Music, Sunshine. Everything I could’ve wanted. Now sit back, relax and enjoy your weekly dose of w0mp.

WEDNESDAY W0MP #2

TV Rock – In The Air feat. Rudy (Axwell Remix)

Drumsound ft. Bassline Smith – Freak (Bassjackers Remix)

Tiesto – Green Sky (Original Mix)

Hardwell – Encoded (Dada Life Remix)

Doctor P – Watch Out (Original Mix)

Coachella weekend is approaching faster than an aggravated bull on steroids; I’ve barely had a chance to contain my excitement. As a result, I’m starting this weekly post just in time to get you prepped for the 3-day frenzy. Tune in every Wednesday for five tracks; I’ll include what’s hot and fresh out the house/dubstep oven as well as some buried treasures from the deep dark depths of my iTunes library.

Tim Mason – The Moment (Steve Angello Edit)
Mord Fustang – Lick The Rainbow
Calvin Harris – Awooga (ANT Remix)
Bassnectar – Bass Head (King Fantastic Remix)
Boys Will Be Boys (Tiësto, Angger Dimas & Showtek) – We Rock

Happy Coachillin
– Chronic Mncher

The CoachellAltDelight series will put focus on the low key Coachella
artists that we at C+A+D feel like you should know about.
Less than a week til we’re all together!

I know I know, I’ve been lagging on posts lately. I blame the senseless debauchery that was Santa Barbara over the weekend. Anyhow, its time to get you Coachillers prepped for the weekend ahead, gather ‘round. Los Angeles based DJ, producer and label owner John Dadzie is better known under his alias. 12^th Planet is recognized for thick wall-rattling music that works well in a strong set of headphones, but even better live. Although he’s local I’ve never had the privilege of witnessing a live set. Definitely on my list of top 10: do not miss. 12^th Planet drops bombs on Friday.

Jinder – Youth Blood (12th Planet & Flinch Remix)
12th Planet – Needed Change Ft. Skrillex

– Chronic Mncher

Mortal Kombat, the most essential arcade fighter game from the 90’s, is back and bigger than ever. More importantly, the game is being graced with an epic soundtrack. Some big names include MSTRKRFT, Harvard Bass, Congorock, Felix Cartal and none other than Skrillex. Its weeks before the release of MK 9 but to hold us out, Skrillex dropped his theme song for the scaly green warrior, Reptile.

Turn it up or turn it off.

Skrillex – Reptile’s Theme (Original Mix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

– Chronic Mncher

A couple days ago Don’t Ditch got our toes wet with Tiesto’s spanking new album, Club Life. Just when you thought we only get a slice of the pie, everybody’s favorite Swede drops in to keep our shuffle going. Avicii is getting a well-deserved slot on Tiesto’s album with this graceful and uplifting remix.

Tom Hangs feat. Shermanology – Blessed (Avicii Edit) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Dubstep For Yer Bush

If you ask anybody what’s the raunchiest dubstep, you’ll get a unanimous answer. Skrillex. I’ll give him some credit; Sonny Moore knows his way around a bass clef. However, when it comes to straight “HOLY SHIT” dub nobody gets my heart wobbling quite like Dodge & Fuski.

Inspector gadget sample made me shit a solid gold brick
Dodge & Fuski – Minus One (Original Mix)
Dodge & Fuski – Come Again (Original Mix)
Dodge & Fuski – Void (Original Mix)

– Chronic Mncher