Hard Haunted Mansion is right around the corner and my anticipation tank is overflowing. Big names such as Rusko, Skrillex and Fatboy Slim decorate the bright orange flyer; Gary Richards has done it again. Lots of talent, but to be frank, there’s only one group that’s tickling my balls. Ever since experiencing their incredible documentary, ‘Part Of The Weekend Never Dies’ back in 08’, I’ve been patiently awaiting my opportunity.

Soulwax, an alternative electronic band from Belgium, has been beckoning me like a fresh pie on the windowsill. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing their 2ManyDJs sets but it’s not the same. What can I say, I’m a sucker for live drums.

Everything they touch is gold. Don’t miss them at HHM on Saturday!

Soulwax – Krack <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Soulwax – E Talking <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Justice – Phantom Pt. 2 (Soulwax Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Soulwax – Gravity’s Rainbow (Soulwax Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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I was thinking a lot about all that hubub James Blake made over american bro/dub/fratstep and it really bummed me out. Partly because of the fact that internet music gossip actually bummed me out, but mainly because of realizing that even respected musicians go out of their way to put down other genres. I’ve always felt that it isn’t fair to hate on music you don’t understand. Maybe because I used to be really into hardcore music, which was really easy for people to hate on. Yet I loved the stuff! As lame it sounds, the music is making someone happy somewhere. Whether you get it or not, bite your tongue so you don’t look like a fool when it starts making sense for you!

What I wrote when I started the YOLO lists still holds true: Life isn’t too short, but too dear to be confined to any one genre of music, or to any one way of life for that matter. There is something worth listening in every genre, even country! Open your minds and your ears and give it a shot. You never know. Here’s my 63rd attempt at helping you make sense of this vast musical world.

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Ado – The Ultra (Electronic)
MGMT – Weekend Warrior (Indie)
Joker – My Trance Girl (Dubstep)
Joker – Lost (Dubstep)
The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love? (A-Trak Dub For Mehdi) (Electronic/Indie)
Haley vs Deadmau5 – Falling In Love With Brazil (Kaskade Mashup) (Electronic)
A-Trak – Twerk That Driver (Hip Hop)
Boys Noize – Jeffer (Electronic)

Also! If you like that A-Trak song, he put out one of the best mixtapes I’ve ever heard with that on it for free! It’s called Dirty South Dance 2, and you can download the whole thing by clicking here

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My favorite whiny white boys Wavves are back with more music and more complaints. The Life Sux–EP is beachy and grungy and Wavves-y as ever. They even paired with Best Coast for jizztastic jam “Nodding Off”. I just feel like with a duo like that, purchase of the EP should come with a free suntan. But that’s just me. The EP is proof that so long as these guys keep messing up/fussing over their mistakes they’ll keep putting out good music. Keep complaining, boys, we love it.

1. Bug
2. I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl
3. Nodding Off (feat. Best Coast)
4. Poor Lenore
5. Destroy (feat. Members of F****d Up)
6. In The Sand (Live) [Bonus Track]

I think Worcester trio Dom is what many indie bands wish they were–cool cause they really don’t give a shit. Their first album–a lo-fi pop concoction–was recorded in bassist Erik’s bedroom and initially released on Craigslist. Their second effort, the Family of Love EP, was recently released and shows real progression from their delinquent-pop debut. It’s much sharper, but still holds onto that fuzzy distortion and synthy goodness. And they’re definitely still not over their punk ways. It’s a real sugar rush; upbeat and fun. The standout track “Damn” is a bit more melancholy, revealing another side of them. It was really tempting to put up the entire EP because as a whole it’s awesome but I’ll refrain. Support the artist, buy the music. It’s worth it.

1. Telephone
2. Family of Love
3. Damn
4. Happy Birthday Party
5. Some Boys (feat. Emma)

YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
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Wolfgang’s hotly anticipated album was finally released a week ago, and I had to let it marinate before I could put in my two cents. Wolfgang has been in the game for longer than people are led to believe, and he still remains as one of the most consistent producers and DJs out there. Almost two years in the making, this album’s release was not taken lightly in the slightest. Nowadays, with electronic albums as a whole consisting mainly of standout bangers, expectations were still set high for Weekend In America, and Wolfgang managed to meet and exceed them in more than one regard. The album may come off as a dabble into a more radio friendly, mainstream sound but stays true to Wolfgang’s creatively hard hitting production abilities. (more…)

While on a search for a downloadable MP3 of the Justice Remix of “The Golden Age” I posted a few days ago, I came out with more than fruitful results. Not only is the Danish duo of Asteroids Galaxy Tour set to release a new album at the end of January, but their first single is out AND they’re playing two shows in Los Angeles in a matter of weeks! More on their shows in a bit. The single “Major” is a sound for sore ears, as they say. The song doesn’t play any games. It instantly captures you with everything that is and will be Asteroids Galaxy Tour. The grooviest of trumpet intros sucks you into an Austin Powers era of shagadelic funk. Next thing you know you’re lost in a sea of all your lustful desires as Mette Lindberg graces the song with her edgy lyrics and oh so sexy, I-don’t-give-a-f*ck vocals. Mark your calendars! Out of Frequency is coming out January 31st! If you want to pick up so more tracks from these guys, make your way over to our previous post.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – Major

Oh! I guess you could say my search was succesful, but the mp3 is in low quality format. This will have to do for now.
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – The Golden Age (Justice Remix) (128 kbps)

CULTURE COLLIDE FEST (after the jump) (more…)

If your excitement for Sensation Innerspace 2011 is at a lull, read this:

This summer, Sensation presents to you Innerspace – the world within. Let us guide you on a spiritual journey to enlightenment. Innerspace is an adventurous journey through the seven stages of enlightenment.

Spirituality can be found on the dancefloor: no past, no future, celebrating the now. Sharing a collective consciousness of our own inner beauty, we are presented with a Sensational experience.

Welcome to Innerspace. Hit the jump for a look at the lineup. (more…)