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.
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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.

Focus OC | Kaskade | Josh Billings

All the rumors were laid to rest last Tuesday as Focus OC’s 10 year anniversary was finally underway. The 300 person venue was filled with lucky patrons anxious to see if all the hype would result in an unforgettable night or the biggest let down of the new decade…debatably, of course. With all the talk surrounding the possibility of Kaskade playing a ridiculously intimate show in Orange County, I thought it could only go so many ways. My worry was that the place was going to be uncomfortably packed with bandwagoners who overpaid on scalped tickets. Josh Billings, Focus OC’s head honcho, fortunately had the answer.

With each ticket being attained through an in-person purchase and individual assignment, every attendant earned their place. A feeling of achievement rushed through the crowd when everyone’s trust in Focus paid off with Kaskade taking the decks. There was almost too much room! That place heated up like a sauna from everyone keeping the energy high. Kaskade didn’t make it any easier to keep cool. He had us all grooving through his two hour set; packed with his decade old classics and some of the hottest deep house tracks of today. I have never been to a show of stadium selling caliber at such an intimate spot. The vibes were just as powerful. I had a chance to talk to Josh about his accomplishment on the monumental night. Check their 10 year anniversary mix and the interview after the jump!

Ticket holders! If you saved your ticket you can go for FREE to part 2 of their 10 year anniversary with an exclusive set from Focus’s own DJs (Josh Billings, Wobs, & Nonfiction) this Tuesday!

Focus DJ’s 10 Year Anniversary Live Opening Set (Right Click > Save As)
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AMTRAC | SoundCloud

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.