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I don’t often come across songs that I get as attached to as I have with T.E.E.D.’s (Orlando Higginbottom) remix of “It’s My Part.” It’s a song to get lost in. Orlando has this keen ability with how he handles his bass lines that always hooks me. I can just see him grooving on his drum kit through the whole track, keeping every part of it unique. Listen closely!
Joquil – It’s My Part (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)

In preparation for his upcoming album, he released the first single…for free! At first I freaked out, because it was only available to his fans in the UK, but then one of our readers from UK sent me the song. :’) Makes me happy. He’s been touring around the UK too much! I mean, it is his native land…but the world needs more dinosaurs. Not as big on this track, but all of his stuff tends to grow on me.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – You Need Me On My Own (192 kbps)

In case you missed his last free release, follow this link or just listen below. Great song. The Twelves even put it in one of their recent mixes! So many good things.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Dream On

An unexpected free release from a solid artist is always an occasion. Orlando of TEED even admitted it “feels good to just put a track out there without all the release build up,” and I’m gonna have to second that. If you’re not familiar with TEED, it’s not too late! His sound is reminiscent of a darker Calvin Harris but is unique and just as dancy in its own right. He also put out a mini video for the song that I enjoyed and you can too after the jump. After minimal discussion about this track with my friends, it is confirmed that this track is 65% chill, 35% mellow, and 100% awesome. Yup. This track is worthy of 200% of adjectives.

If you enjoyed this track or any of our other posts on the guy, please do the good deed and go ‘like’ his facebook page. The man deserves it.

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Dream On

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YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
songs featured in that week’s YOLO List. Get the latest list here!

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!

pc: Phillip Mendoza

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

UK Garage meets UK Deep House by way of an encounter between the brothers Lawrence and Mr. Higginbottom. The result is nothing short of totally enormous. TEED throws out his trade mystery house beat, choice horns and some eerie marimba to re-haul Disclosure’s hit, F For You, into a track that’s fit for a dark room full of shuffling bodies. Check it out.

Bonuses!

Orlando has been quite the busybody lately. Here’s his new tech house track with Eats Everything [get the EP here] as well as a visual glimpse of his new collaboration with Dillon Francis.

NYC Highline Ballroom

C+A+D favorite Lemaitre shows off their skills with an impressive new mixtape. With much finesse, the Norwegian duo managed to comfortably crunch 24 tracks into an hour set of old classics and new bangers. Don’t snooze, this free download is perfect for the weekend. Check the tracklist after the jump.

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RAC | Buy Chapter One | TICKETS

Private Label Fridays in Hollywood is back! We got to go last week to see Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs play for the intimate showcase that is Lure Hollywood. This is one of the most consistent event series in LA, that we hope becomes a staple of the city. The lineup this time around includes: Treasure Fingers, Oliver, Breakbot, Aeroplane, Flight Facilities, and many more (Click here for the full lineup). The plan is to keep you guys updated as these events come and get you tickets when we can. We’ll definitely be there. Up front. Dancing. Let’s kick it! Just a pro tip with Lure…drinks are expensive. Like, really expensive. Like, “are you kidding me?” expensive. That is all.

The contest ends at 12PM Friday February 15th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be sure to be ready to check your e-mail, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen. GOOD LUCK!

Going to shows has become a therapeutic get away. In a world under constant pressures of turning your past into the future, a concert becomes a very beautiful thing. A time to drop everything else and just focus on the “here” and “now.” What differentiates the following performances from the rest is not solely song selection, nor venue, nor crowd, but all of these combined. It isn’t enough for an artist to play a perfect set if there isn’t a crowd there to appreciate it. All of the following shows not only illustrated near flawless musicianship and delivery, but the crowd made them unforgettable. The artists vibe off the energy of the crowd and they combine to give you the best experience possible. With that, I give you the best performances of 2012:

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