About Cal
Get up-to-date tour information, full set downloads, social media links, and more at http://salacioussound.com/author/djcal
Please direct all other requests to cal@salacioussound.com
Why does Cal have both a reputation for being the perfect opening DJ AND for throwing down incredible headlining sets? Two simple reasons.
First, he’s a prolific crate-digger who has married the mindset and skills of a pre-digital DJ with the vast online music resources and powerful discovery tools available to a modern day music publisher. Picture a DJ on two vinyl turntables, without the aid of a computer, and a record collection at his disposal which could fill from floor to ceiling every inch of a 1200 square foot apartment.
Second, he’s seen more live performances in the last four years than most of the worlds most heavily touring DJs. But instead of listening to his own same DJ-set every night, Cal has been out exploring both the world’s finest musicians AND the next big thing that you haven’t heard of yet.
The result is a DJ who knows how to build a party. From packing out the dance floor early to blowing the roof off at 1am, Cal nails it every time. A DJ’s job is more than just breaking records, playing exclusives, and knowing the biggest tunes; it’s Cal’s superior ability to connect with his audience that has resulted in his being called on to support some of the biggest names in dance music AND headline big rooms. For Cal, breaking records and playing exclusives just comes with the territory of being a respected taste-making music blogger, with a passion for delivering the excitement of hearing “that amazing track” for the first time, in the context he loves most – the live performance.
A few artists Cal has supported:
Andy Ares
Autoerotique
Azari & III
Calvin Harris
Charlton
Chris Lake
Digitalism
Dzeko & Torres
Infected Mushroom
Jack Beats
LA Riots
Mansion
Michael Woods
Milano
Miami Horror
Pleasurekraft
Poupon
Quintino
Riviera
St. Mandrew
Sydney Blu
T.E.E.D
Torro Torro
Wolfgang Gartner
Upcoming Gigs:
No shows booked at the moment.
Poupon x Prince Club’s Latest EP ‘Snatch 025′ Released Today
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Dzeko and Torres @ Maison January 6, 2012 [Photo Gallery]
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The 37 Best Popular Dubstep Tracks of 2011 [Best of 2011 Series]
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Maxxi Soundsystem & DRW – Open Your Eyes (ft. Royston)
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Neils Freidel ‘Good’ EP, Les Loups + More on Remixes
Les Loups have made a contribution to Niels Freidel’s remixes EP ‘Good’, with a mid aughties inspired uptempo house flip of the much more downtempo original. Download the whole EP [...]
Short Film: I♥Ibiza
This nearly twelve minute mini-doc “Devoted to the beat of love” combines beautiful videography and music, which capture the both the stark natural beauty of the island and some of its finest hedonistic outlets.
Interview: Michael Woods
I have managed to get in a short, yet very cheeky interview with Michael Woods, a producer/DJ widely admired the dance music elite and his global fan base. In it, I uncover some of his deepest weaknesses and misgivings, including his willingness to have sex with a bug lady.
Saturday Mixcast 68: Cassian
The 68th edition of the Saturday Mixcast features a funky-fresh down + mid tempo deep and tech house mix by one of Australia’s finest: Cassian.
The Weeknd Searches For Backup Musicians, Upcoming Tour Speculated
The Weeknd is holding band auditions now, until Sunday January 8, 2012. From the Facebook event: The Weeknd is looking for a professional guitarist and bass player in or around [...]
Fareoh & Archie V. – 2012 (Twenty Twelve) – Instrumental Mix
This track is being billed as the next Avicii – Levels.. what do you guys think?
2011 in Photos [Best of 2011 Series]
Looking back on my photos of 2011, if there’s one takeaway, it’s that production value at festivals has gone WAY up. If there’s two, it’s that I shouldn’t have waited [...]
Nighttime Hustle EP Released, and Cal Has a Production Credit
Download the EP for free here. No Big Deal has been hard at work for the last several months putting together their debut EP, Nighttime Hustle, and now have something [...]
Saturday Mixcast: PanLeft
For episode 67 of the Saturday Mixcast, I am proud to present to you an exclusive mix from a very talented musician we’ve been following on SalaciousSound for quite some [...]
Codes’ Top 5 Champagne Drinks to Guzzle for NYE 2012 [Best of 2011 Series]
In the spirit of my new video I wanted to share with everyone 5 of my favorite champagne drinks to ring in the new year. Guzzlin Champagne (2012 Champagne Remix) [...]
Diplo to Release Free EP Titled Express Yourself
A sampler of Diplo’s upcoming EP, Express Yourself, went up yesterday with little explanation.
C2C (World Champions DJs) – F·U·Y·A
I have been seeing lots of clever ways to represent layered music visually, but this is among the best.
The Game ft Tyler the Creator and Lil Wayne – Martians vs. Goblins
Just came out yesterday.. Tyler kills it, as usual.
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