CAD vs HARD

I’ve been undergoing constant withdrawals with last weekend already fading into the past. Although, the performances I saw and the flawlessness of the fourth annual HARD Haunted Mansion will forever hold a special place in my heart. It’s crazy to see how far this scene has come and how many people stayed true to the love for one of the best parties of the year. This year especially was filled with some of the most overlooked DJ’s that will be the driving forces of tomorrow’s music, and we were there to document it. It’s a funny feeling to see the new and old faces on the stages that held the likes of Justice, deadmau5, DJAM (RIP), Boys Noize, Soulwax, sebastiAn, Diplo and to think how far they all have gone. It was SO HARD (pun intended) to pick favorites because everyone played their best sets that I’ve ever seen. After much consideration, here are the top dogs of Haunted Mansion 2011. (more…)

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs @ HARD

Alright so it’s post Haunted Mansion weekend, and I can’t seem to let myself sleep. I just can’t believe this weekend happened, and to the level that it did. SO many surprises, and everyone brought their freshest sets. It’s gonna be so fun writing the review. I got a lot of ridiculous videos for us. Fake Blood, TEED, Skrillex, Rusko, Zeds Dead, Fatboy Slim, 2 Many DJS…unreal that we were there for all that. No videos of Soulwax. I took a vow to never film them after tonight. I don’t want people to think they can just go to Escape From Wonderland or Skream + Benga, and just see what’s up with Soulwax through YouTube vids. Fuck that. GO SEE THEM LIVE! Meanwhile, scope our YouTube channel for the others.

That being said, met a lot of f*ckin awesome people this weekend. Lots of good vibes all around. It’s crazy what saying something nice to someone will do to them mentally. There’s nothing like the assurance in your mind when someone compliments you and stands by you. So I challenge you: anyone can talk shit. say something nice to a random person this week. You could change their life that easy! That’s all for now. Enjoy the list friends. If you saw me in my Thomas the Tank Engine costume toot tootin’ around, that was for you.

YOLO67

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Soulwax – Slowdance (Electronic/Rock)
Justice – Newlands (The Blisters Boyz Remix) (Electro Funk)
MEN – Credit Card Babies (Indie/Dance)
Aeroplane vs Friendly Fires vs Flight Facilities – I Crave Paris (Electro Pop)
Skrillex – San Diego VIP (Filth)
Avicii- Levels (Clockwork Remix) (Big Room)
CSS – Fuck Everything (Indie)
Crookers – That Laughing Track (ft. Style Of Eye & Carli) (Jungle/Electronic)
Holy Fuck – Frenchy’s (Experimental)

Happy Halloween from C+A+D

If you’re no stranger to these parts, you know we fux with HARD. Let’s rewind three or so years…HARD Haunted Mansion 2008. Soulwax, Justice, DJAM (RIP), Deadmau5, 2ManyDJs, sebastiAn, Boys Noize. The rave that made sense of it all for America. These artists contributed to one of the most monumental concerts I’ve ever been to, if not THE. The culture was alive and well. Not a crowd of people fighting to be in the front, but a crowd of people who were there for the love of this music. Year after year HARD puts on the best Halloween party in the world for many reasons: the vibes, the location, the venue, the artists, the people. All of these have kept me going for the last three years and will keep me going for years to come. This year’s lineup is stacked with HARD classics and the future of legit electro from around the world. Yeah, we’ll be there both days. Here’s our map of where we’re going to be and why you should be there too.

If you want to get the separate playlists we made for each night, go to our facebook! They’re posted in the photos.

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12FV

Ok ok ok…..I’m going to try and contain my excitement for the end of this week and save it for our HARD preview coming up. Despite Halloween being on a Monday, the week leading up to it is stuffed with fun things to do! HARD, Escape from Wonderland, Strange Boys on Wednesday, Nero @ Music Box, Deadmau5/Avicii/Feed Me in San Diego, Thee Oh Sees/Soft Pack on Sunday in LA. I mean, it’s interesting to see that concert going and party starting reach this level of competitiveness but HEY! I’m a man of options. The more to choose from the better. Halloween is awesome. Enjoy #66(6)

YOLO66

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Dillon Francis – IDGAFOS (I Don’t Give A Fuck Or Shit)
CAZZETTE – The Shining (Original Halloween Mix) (Electronic)
Rye Rye & M.I.A. – Sunshine (L.A. Riots Remix) (Electronic)
Young the Giant – Shake My Hand (Live From iTunes) (Indie/Rock)
Young the Giant – My Body (Live from iTune) (Indie/Rock)
Felguk & Example – Plastic Smile (Original Mix) (Dubstep)
Wilco – I’ll Flight (Rock)
Wolfmother – New Moon Rising (Tits & Clits Remix) (HOAXX EDIT) (Electronic/Rock)
Wolfmother – Joker and the Thief (Rock)
Dave Dialect – Cocaine Inside My Blunts (Original Mix) (Dubstep)

WIth all the recent hype and appreciation for big room house from the rising popularity of huge festivals, Swedish House Mafia is getting a run for their money. After moving up 33 spots, Avicii is sitting comfortably at 6th best DJ in the world (according to polls) and SHM at 10th. Despite the fact that Guetta being at #1 invalidates the entire list, the dance music scene just got a lot more interesting. Speaking of interesting, cool to see Coldplay branching into the scene, calling on these two superstars to recreate the single from their upcoming album. It’s called Mylo Xyloto and it’s set to release on October 24th!

Bringing Coldplay into the house mix was a solid game plan. Chris Martin’s voice has this strange feel good ability that is a prime addition to any big room house track. Between the two, I gotta give it to the #6 DJ in the world, Avicii. I like SHM, and they have a particular sound that just works, but it seems rushed. You can hear the extra effort Avicii put into this mix, and it just plain old hits a lot better at the drop. Both are quality tracks if you’re into the more uplifting house shebang. Steer clear if you’re into the more face melting stuff, and go here.

Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii’s ‘Tour’ Mix)
Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Swedish House Mafia Remix)

Alright people get ready for some smoosh smoosh, because we’re taking the C+A+D train to Jersey Shore. Pomp your hairs and spray your tans, because Louis has made our soundtrack! I feel bad for the people from Jersey. Fake tans and being a douche have become synonymous with the area because of that stupid show. Despite my disdain for the program and how it contributes to MTV’s downfall, Louis La Roche has made a gem of a house track in their honor. Louis has to be one of the most supremely slept on house producers in the game. He pumps out song after song that are to the catchiness level of Duck Sauce or even Daft Punk. This is a funk lovers dream come true and has been racking up a copious amount of plays in my library. I’ve definitely been caught dancing to myself with its tune in my head. Pretty embarrassing. So I apologize ahead of time when you get caught.

Louis La Roche – Fake Tan (Original Mix)

OMFG KNIFE PARTY IS THE BANE OF WHY THE WORLD HATES AMERICAN DUBSTEP AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH THAT IM HOLDING SHIFT WHILE I TYPE THIS INSTEAD OF CAPS LOCKING LIKE A PUSSY. KNIFE PARTY COME TO SOCAL SO WE CAN DANCE TOGETHER.

FROM THEIR FACEBOOK:

“Our upcoming EP is titled “100% No Modern Talking”. Will contain 4 tracks: ‘Internet Friends’, ‘Tourniquet’, ‘Fire Hive’, and ‘Back To The Z-List’. The current plan is to make it available for free, as well as through Beatport / iTunes / anywhere else we can put it. No physical release.”

Nero – Crush On You (Knife Party Remix)

Knife Party – Internet Friends

FOOTAGE FROM THEIR FIRST SHOW AT SPACE IN IBIZA. DAMN LUCKY SPANIARDS!