YELLE!

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!

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Miami Horror – I Look To You (’96 Bulls Remix) (Electro/Funk)
Hockey – Too Fake (RAC Mix) (Indie/Electro)
The Potbelleez – Shake It (DCUP Remix) (Electro/Funk)
Robbers On High Street – Across Your Knee (RAC Mix) (Indie/Electro)
Yelle – Que veux-tu (Madeon Extended Remix) (Electronic)
Radiohead – 15 Step (Alternative)
Radiohead – Reckoner (The Twelves Remix) (Electronic)
Harlem – Poolside (Rock)
Muse – Plug In Baby (Alternative Rock)

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:

Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner – Animal Rights (Kids At The Bar EDIT)
Daft Punk – Technologic (Kids at the Bar Remix)

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)

Bingo Players – Cry (Just A Little)

Bonus Bingo

Bingo Players – Devotion

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Calvin Harris better watch out, because this cold-blooded DJ/Producer/Singer is giving him a run for his money. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs is the solo project of yet another relevant DJ from the UK. There’s not much info to be found on the guy, but he’s quickly establishing his sound around the world with bangers like ‘Household Goods’ and just plain ol’ quality house tracks like ‘Garden.’ He’s got a style that encompasses laser-like synths and the voice of a love lost youth. His bass seems to cut through the track as he twists through tribal house rhythms that refuse to keep me still. I missed him at HARD 13 for some reason, and there’s no way in hell I’m letting that happen again. His dj sets are filled with the use of various instruments and even dancing dinosaurs. Plus deep house sets are a treat in themselves, so it’s a win win.

He’s got several EPs out that you can pick up on BeatPort. His first All in One Sixty Dancehalls has gotten him support from BeardyMan and BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. It preceeds All in Two Sixty Dancehalls which features ‘Garden’ (video below), and could be the final push he needed to get some more deserved recognition. TEED’s latest single ‘Trouble,’ just proves his consistency as a producer. Keep an eye out for this kid.

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

^support him!
Household Goods ++
Garden
That One
Trouble FRESH!

It’s been awhile since I’ve had anything to say about Deadmau5, so I’m pretty pumped with this EP he released a couple weeks back. Not exactly sure how it slipped by my friends and me, but it’s now safely lodged in my library with two killer remixes. I was never really into the mau5’s second full length Lack of a Better Name. ‘Strobe’ and the like just didn’t do it for me. ‘The Reward is Cheese’ and ‘Ghosts n Stuff’ were more along the lines of the mau5 I wanted. Harder. Faster. Random Album Title was and still is one of the best progressive house albums of all time IMO, and “Fifths” seems to fit right in with that creative mindset. I was doing some research and it looks like this track has been out for a few years? Regardless, the remixes are delightful treats and Matt Zotti’s is clearly the superior. Can’t fucking wait to see Deadmau5 again at Outside Lands this year!

Fifths

^Pick up on BeatPort
1. Deadmau5 – Fifths (Original Mix)
2. Deadmau5 – Fifths (Matti Zotti Remix)
3. Deadmau5 – Fifths (Matteo Dimarr Remix)

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This week made it that much more apparent to me how essential new music is to my happiness. Album leaks all over the place..All I have to say at this point is that you guys have a lot to be excited for. I mentioned earlier that Foster the People‘s LP is going to be released on the 23rd, and don’t forget about sebastiAn‘s first full length that’s also supposed to be coming out this month. I can’t stop listening to both of them, and I left you guys a little taste below.

Also: SUPER BUMMED I MISSED RUSKO LAST NIGHT! But I purchased my HARD Summer ticket instead, so all is definitely not lost. If you went, let me know how it was in the comments please. Pictures/vids are cool too.

Love,
Skinny Genes

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sebastiAn – Jack Wire (Instrumental Version) (Electronic)
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Garden (Deep House)
Foster the People – Warrant (Alternative)
Whitest Boy Alive – Golden Cage (Fred Falke Remix) (Disco)
The Jakes – Garands At Normandie (Indie/Rock)
The Jakes – Schizophrenia (Indie/Rock)
Doctor P – Tetris (Extended Edit) (Dubstep)
80Kidz – Miss Mars (Electronic/Disco)

With all the success that Foster the People has been having lately, remixes are inevitable. Good remixes on the other hand are not. Well, I can assure you that these remixes are definitely worth our time. RAC (Remix Artist Collective) have literally been tearing up the remix scene with all their remakes of popular indie songs and this one is no different. I’ve spent quality time on their soundcloud, so if you’re iTunes is fiending new music I suggest you mosey your way on over there. The Gigamesh remix is undoubtedly my favorite of the two. He Took ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ and made it even catchier..and we all thought it would be impossible.

Also, just a heads up but Foster the People’s first full length titled Torches is set to release May 23! I’ve been listening to it on repeat to try and make my mind up on how I feel and…you know what, it’s pretty damn good. You can preorder it on their website in the meantime.

Foster the People – Houdini (RAC Remix)
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix)
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