Our boy Caleb (AKA Amtrac) has continued to make all the right moves in the post-apocalyptic year. After exceedingly making the bills at events and festivals around the world (including touring with Netsky and opening for Kaskade in Vegas), Caleb is swiftly solidifying his credibility. With the release of his free EP (downloadable below), his sound has been refined to a very unique level. He’s scored major remix opportunities for the likes of Ellie Goulding, The Knocks, Azari & III, and now this TDCC gem. An ethereal take on the future classic “Handshake” that takes you soaring on a journey through powerful synths and a beat that refuses to let you stay still. Keep your ears peeled for this lad in the coming months.
Our boy Caleb (AKA Amtrac) has continued to make all the right moves in the post-apocalyptic year. After exceedingly making the bills at events and festivals around the world (including touring with Netsky and opening for Kaskade in Vegas), Caleb is swiftly solidifying his credibility. With the release of his free EP (downloadable below), his sound has been refined to a very unique level. He’s scored major remix opportunities for the likes of Ellie Goulding, The Knocks, Azari & III, and now this TDCC gem. An ethereal take on the future classic “Handshake” that takes you soaring on a journey through powerful synths and a beat that refuses to let you stay still. Keep your ears peeled for this lad in the coming months.
Folktronica phenoms Crystal Fighters’ follow up to Star of Love made its way to the masses last week. Since their first album came out in 2010, there had been little word of new material until the latter end of 2012, when they released their collaboration with Feed Me titled ‘Love is All I Got’. The sextet addressed their recess as a means of finding the roots of their sound amidst the drudgery of popular music. We’ll give that to them.
Cave Rave comes to us as a call to ‘the freedom of utopic spaces’. Thematically, the album progresses like an exotic fete filled with love, laughter, and smiles – the best of life, music, and people. Lively beats mixed in with catchy guitar riffs make for perfect celebration music no matter your aural preferences. Album opener ‘Wave’ is a triumphant cry to the universe and togetherness; it brings to mind Arcade Fire. The rising cheer continues until ‘Bridge of Bones’ where the tempo calms for a state of reflection – call this the sunset. ‘Are We One’ culminates as the most electro infused track, which fits perfectly with the sentiments that we are all one energy. It is nigh upon bizarre to consider frowning or resisting movement while listening to Cave Rave.
LA Residents, don’t miss their June 4th show at the El Rey Theatre. They play with CAD approved Australians: ALPINE. Buy your tickets here and enjoy a slice of utopia with us!
Tracklist
1. Wave
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/01%20Wave.mp3]
2. LA Calling
3. You & I
4. Separator
5. No Man
6. Bridge of Bones
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/06%20Bridge%20Of%20Bones.mp3]
7. Love Nature
8. Are We One
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/08%20Are%20We%20One.mp3]
9. These Nights
10. Everywhere
Folktronica phenoms Crystal Fighters’ follow up to Star of Love made its way to the masses last week. Since their first album came out in 2010, there had been little word of new material until the latter end of 2012, when they released their collaboration with Feed Me titled ‘Love is All I Got’. The sextet addressed their recess as a means of finding the roots of their sound amidst the drudgery of popular music. We’ll give that to them.
Cave Rave comes to us as a call to ‘the freedom of utopic spaces’. Thematically, the album progresses like an exotic fete filled with love, laughter, and smiles – the best of life, music, and people. Lively beats mixed in with catchy guitar riffs make for perfect celebration music no matter your aural preferences. Album opener ‘Wave’ is a triumphant cry to the universe and togetherness; it brings to mind Arcade Fire. The rising cheer continues until ‘Bridge of Bones’ where the tempo calms for a state of reflection – call this the sunset. ‘Are We One’ culminates as the most electro infused track, which fits perfectly with the sentiments that we are all one energy. It is nigh upon bizarre to consider frowning or resisting movement while listening to Cave Rave.
LA Residents, don’t miss their June 4th show at the El Rey Theatre. They play with CAD approved Australians: ALPINE. Buy your tickets here and enjoy a slice of utopia with us!
Tracklist
1. Wave
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/01%20Wave.mp3]
2. LA Calling
3. You & I
4. Separator
5. No Man
6. Bridge of Bones
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/06%20Bridge%20Of%20Bones.mp3]
7. Love Nature
8. Are We One
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/08%20Are%20We%20One.mp3]
9. These Nights
10. Everywhere
There’s not much that needs to be said about this song that isn’t already apparent in the title. Phoenix and Breakbot have been holding it down in the French music scene, bringing out some of the country’s #1 export: dance music. Though both artists are specialized in their respective subgenre, their consistency continues to hold true with this song. Lucky for us, they’ve also released it as a free download, which you can do so below. This is the part where we thank Disco Jesus. Amen.
There’s not much that needs to be said about this song that isn’t already apparent in the title. Phoenix and Breakbot have been holding it down in the French music scene, bringing out some of the country’s #1 export: dance music. Though both artists are specialized in their respective subgenre, their consistency continues to hold true with this song. Lucky for us, they’ve also released it as a free download, which you can do so below. This is the part where we thank Disco Jesus. Amen.
What So Not have finally released their new ‘Quack EP’ via Skrillex’s OWSLA label. The duo (comprised of Sydney natives Flume and Emoh Instead) are no strangers to the electronic playground. Flume is currently blowing up in both his home country and America with his eponymous debut album, and Emoh is constantly remixing big names and gaining traction in his own right. With this release, the duo have created a bass heavy EP of ‘club dubs’.
The A-side “The Quack” is a thunderous trap banger that’s sure to get everybody bouncing, yet it retains that signature strange What So Not sound of 808s and peculiar synths. The B-side “High You Are” is a song that the two described as an experiment of pushing groove based house to the limit. “We wanted something that could hold its own, against the biggest ‘EDM’ hit, without compromising the feel & soul. The power to make people move, not just fist pump.” It’s definitely safe to say they succeeded and boy is it refreshing.
High You Are
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/What%20So%20Not/02%20High%20You%20Are%20Club%20Dub.mp3]
The Quack
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/What%20So%20Not/01%20The%20Quack%20Club%20Dub.mp3]
What So Not have finally released their new ‘Quack EP’ via Skrillex’s OWSLA label. The duo (comprised of Sydney natives Flume and Emoh Instead) are no strangers to the electronic playground. Flume is currently blowing up in both his home country and America with his eponymous debut album, and Emoh is constantly remixing big names and gaining traction in his own right. With this release, the duo have created a bass heavy EP of ‘club dubs’.
The A-side “The Quack” is a thunderous trap banger that’s sure to get everybody bouncing, yet it retains that signature strange What So Not sound of 808s and peculiar synths. The B-side “High You Are” is a song that the two described as an experiment of pushing groove based house to the limit. “We wanted something that could hold its own, against the biggest ‘EDM’ hit, without compromising the feel & soul. The power to make people move, not just fist pump.” It’s definitely safe to say they succeeded and boy is it refreshing.
High You Are
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/What%20So%20Not/02%20High%20You%20Are%20Club%20Dub.mp3]
The Quack
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/What%20So%20Not/01%20The%20Quack%20Club%20Dub.mp3]
Last Sunday in Orange County marked the first day of the Holy Ghost! / Classixx tour. With the recent release of the DFA Records mini doc and Classixx debut album Hanging Gardens, there was a considerable amount of hype around the evening. Classixx are no strangers to Southern California, and though many in attendance had seen them before (myself included), this was the dawn of their new era. Let’s just say they’re ready to take on the resurgence of LIVE music head on. With their synths lined up and mics at the ready, they took the crowd on a whole new journey. They even brought out a member of Holy Ghost to play the guitar! It couldn’t have been more rock and roll, despite playing a primarily house and dance music set; proving they were the choice openers for the big show.
Classixx – Holding On
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/03%20Holding%20On.mp3]
Behind Classixx was a series of gadgets and gizmos seemingly towering over the stage. Control boards, synths galore, drums, pianos…It was like an electronic and tech nerd’s playground. Holy Ghost took the stage with 6 men strong and appropriately covered the entire stage. Throughout the performance, the members would switch between instruments, having their turn at everything the set up offered. There’s nothing that adds to the energy of a performance more than when the artists are moving around, staying active, and interacting with the crowd. This being Holy Ghost’s first club show in some time proved to bring the crowd together in a special way. Their live set up was one of the coolest, most interactive I’ve seen. Looking forward to both of these artists’ promising careers.
Last Sunday in Orange County marked the first day of the Holy Ghost! / Classixx tour. With the recent release of the DFA Records mini doc and Classixx debut album Hanging Gardens, there was a considerable amount of hype around the evening. Classixx are no strangers to Southern California, and though many in attendance had seen them before (myself included), this was the dawn of their new era. Let’s just say they’re ready to take on the resurgence of LIVE music head on. With their synths lined up and mics at the ready, they took the crowd on a whole new journey. They even brought out a member of Holy Ghost to play the guitar! It couldn’t have been more rock and roll, despite playing a primarily house and dance music set; proving they were the choice openers for the big show.
Classixx – Holding On
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/03%20Holding%20On.mp3]
Behind Classixx was a series of gadgets and gizmos seemingly towering over the stage. Control boards, synths galore, drums, pianos…It was like an electronic and tech nerd’s playground. Holy Ghost took the stage with 6 men strong and appropriately covered the entire stage. Throughout the performance, the members would switch between instruments, having their turn at everything the set up offered. There’s nothing that adds to the energy of a performance more than when the artists are moving around, staying active, and interacting with the crowd. This being Holy Ghost’s first club show in some time proved to bring the crowd together in a special way. Their live set up was one of the coolest, most interactive I’ve seen. Looking forward to both of these artists’ promising careers.
CHVRCHES are a Scottish trio that make some incredibly melodic electro-pop. Front woman Lauren Mayberry has the perfect voice to contrast and cut through the deep bass and synthed out melodies. They have just recently released their debut EP Recovery and a handful of remixes for some notable artists including Prince and St. Lucia. If you’re into Purity Ring but want something that is a little poppier but with the same amount of emotion, look no further than CHVRCHES.
CHVRCHES- Mother We Share
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/CHVRCHES/CHVRCHES%20-%20The%20Mother%20We%20Share.mp3]
CHVRCHES are a Scottish trio that make some incredibly melodic electro-pop. Front woman Lauren Mayberry has the perfect voice to contrast and cut through the deep bass and synthed out melodies. They have just recently released their debut EP Recovery and a handful of remixes for some notable artists including Prince and St. Lucia. If you’re into Purity Ring but want something that is a little poppier but with the same amount of emotion, look no further than CHVRCHES.
CHVRCHES- Mother We Share
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/CHVRCHES/CHVRCHES%20-%20The%20Mother%20We%20Share.mp3]
This Wednesday we’re bringing Claptone, one of Pete Tong’s “Future Stars,” to his first show in LA. He caught the attention of many after his acclaimed release of “Cream” last year; where he turned the Wu Tang classic into a dance floor burner that still maintains its bounce to this day! Since then he’s released a handful of tracks that illustrate his ear for timeless tunes and the ability to convert them into beautiful, bouncy pieces in his style. Notably his sample of “Still D.R.E.” in “Wrong” (below). Not going to lie, most of us have been saving the bulk of our excitement for this night of the Polaroid season series! To top it all off, our homies at Groove Monster Inc. will be opening the night off with their cooling jams and positive vibes. Shit’s infectious.
For this edition of our giveaway, we collectively invite the winner and three friends to the intimate showcase that is Couture for a house bottle and table! A $300 value, free of charge, to make this night and your experience that much better. Check how to win after the jump. Note that the event is free with RSVP BEFORE 11 PM and $10 after!
This Wednesday we’re bringing Claptone, one of Pete Tong’s “Future Stars,” to his first show in LA. He caught the attention of many after his acclaimed release of “Cream” last year; where he turned the Wu Tang classic into a dance floor burner that still maintains its bounce to this day! Since then he’s released a handful of tracks that illustrate his ear for timeless tunes and the ability to convert them into beautiful, bouncy pieces in his style. Notably his sample of “Still D.R.E.” in “Wrong” (below). Not going to lie, most of us have been saving the bulk of our excitement for this night of the Polaroid season series! To top it all off, our homies at Groove Monster Inc. will be opening the night off with their cooling jams and positive vibes. Shit’s infectious.
For this edition of our giveaway, we collectively invite the winner and three friends to the intimate showcase that is Couture for a house bottle and table! A $300 value, free of charge, to make this night and your experience that much better. Check how to win after the jump. Note that the event is free with RSVP BEFORE 11 PM and $10 after!
