The latest edition of BBC Radio 1′s Essential Mix series is quite an expansive affair. Composed by the American-Chilean minimalist DJ/producer Nicolas Jaar, this adventurous mix spans across a wide range of the musical spectrum. A quick skim of the tracklist will reveal that Jaar is very open-minded when it comes to music. Everything from hip-hop (Jay-Z) to film scores (Jonny Greenwood) to gospel (Lashun Pace) to folk (Feist, Bill Callahan) to Top 40 pop (NSYNC!?) are present in the mix. On paper, Nico’s set appears to be all over the map, a jumble of varying genres with no overt compatibility. However, upon first listen, you will find that Jaar’s mix is truly coherent. With masterful poise and tact, Mr. Jaar layers ambient sound washes over multifarious vocal samples and minimalist drum patterns. Jaar is greatly indebted to fellow Chilean and electronic pioneer Ricardo Villalobos. Jaar’s lush, downtempo, classically-inclined approach to electronica is highly reminiscent of Villalobos’ distinct style of IDM. In this day and age, it’s rare to find a musician with such diverse musical knowledge and styles. Nicolas Jaar‘s music is a refreshing change of pace in a present-day electronica scene obsessed with maximalism and redundant club music conventions.

Tracklist

01. Nicolas Jaar & Maceo Plex – Gravy Train (Nicolas Jaar Remix) [Get Physical Music]
02. Nicolas Jaar – Space Is Only Noise [Clown & Sunset]
03. Laxx & Farkas – Creature
04. Nicolas Jaar – Don’t Break My Love [Clown & Sunset]
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05. Angelo Badalamenti – Conversation On Twin Peaks [Warner Bros]
06. The Brothers Four – Greenfields [Columbia]
07. Jay-Z – My First Song (Acapella) [Roc-A- Fella]
08. Jonny Greenwood – There Will Be Blood [NONESUCH]
09. Los Ángeles Negros – Tu Y Tu Mirar… Yo Y Mi Cancion [Harmless]
10. LaShun Pace – It’s Me Oh Lord (Acapella Praise) [Shanachie]
11. Jonny Greenwood – Open Spaces [NONESUCH]
12. Pearson Sound – Footloose [Pearson Sound]
13. The Electric Prunes – Holy Are You (There Is No God Edit) [Reprise]
14. Aphex Twin – Ziggomatic 17 [WARP]
15. Keith Jarrett – Tokyo, November 14 (Encore) [ECM Records]
16. My Girl And Me – Always Back To You (feat. Lorraine) [Unknown]
17. Vera November – Last Night Together (You’re Coming Back Edit) [Rough Trade]
18. Nikita Quasim – L’amour L’après Midi [Clown and Sunset]
19. Nikita Quasim – The Way I Felt Today [Clown and Sunset]
20. Feist – Caught A Long Wind [Polydor]
21. Shigeru Umebayashi – Yumeji’s Theme (In The Mood For Love) [In The Mood For Love OST, Higher Octave OmTown]
22. *NSYNC – It Makes Me Ill (Edit) [JIVE]
23. Unknown – Unknown
24. Charles Mingus – Myself When I’m Real [IMPULSE]
25. Bill Callahan – America! [DRAG CITY]
26. The Field – The Little Heart Beats So Fast [Kompakt]
27. Sneaky Sound System – Always By Your Side (Nicolas Jaar Remix) [Modular]
28. Just Friends – Avalanche [Unknown]
29. Pavla + Noura – Don’t Owe Me A Thing [The Prism, Clown and Sunset]
30. Acid Pauli – La Voz Tan Tierna [Clown and Sunset]
31. Igor Wakhevitch – Taddy’s Dream: Ramallah’s Road [Pathé Marconi EMI]
32. Nikita Quasim – Derridu [Unknown]
33. Beyoncé Knowles – 1+1 [Columbia]
34. Anouar Brahem – Vague / E La Nave Va [ECM]
35. Rio Grande – Let’s Groove (Tonight Edit) [Unknown]
36. Gonzales – Manifesto [Sunnyside]
37. The Grass Roots – Let’s Live For Today (Learn To Live Edit) [Dunhill]
38. Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Sk Edit) [TAMLA]
39. Man Friday – Real Love (The Paradise Garage Mix) (feat. Larry Levan) [Nite Grooves]
40. DJ Slugo – What That Do [Subterranean Playhouse]
41. Ricardo Villalobos – What You Say Is More Than I Can Say [Playhouse]
42. Untitled – Untitled [Unknown]
43. Nicolas Jaar – The Student [Wolf & Lamb]

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Trance prodigy Matan Zohar‘s latest single “The Sky” first premièred on the 419th instalment of Above & Beyond‘s ‘Trance Around the World’ podcast series. Today, “The Sky’ was officially released as a Beatport Exclusive by way of A&B‘s renowned Anjunabeats label. Here’s what they had to say about it:

“With his recent “The Bipolar EP” picking up support from DJs as diverse as A Trak, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Arty, the London sensation Mat Zo delivers another impressive release with the classy vocal track “The Sky”; featuring the distinctive vocals of Linnea Schossow.

With two contrasting mixes that showcase Mat’s ability to master different vibes, “The Sky” also sees the London-based producer deliver his first ever vocal track with serious aplomb.

A dancefloor killer and musical journey rolled into one, the extended mix of “The Sky” builds elegantly with a symphony of synths and leads into a sweeping breakdown full of warm melodies and Schossow’s distinctive, searching tones. Lifting off with an epic thrust on the drop, “The Sky” is a classy, crossover anthem that brings together elements of house, progressive and trance into a unique blend.”

Purchase “The Sky” here.

As a bonus, Mat has released a “North American Fun Bus Mix” in support of the ‘Language’ tour with Porter Robinson and The M Machine. Check the dates for that here (FYI: I’ll be covering the London, ON show). If the ‘Fun Bus Mix’ is any indication of what Zo‘s live set will be like, June 21 is going to be the wildest night of my life.

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John Roman has finally come out of reclusion. The second edition of his Reclusion mixtape series is finally available. It includes a wide range of new material that manages to blur the lines between genres. This edition of the mixtape features no remixes or edits and is 100% Roman. As an artist his evolution over the past 3 years has been something special to watch. From a hypemachine hitmaker who rose to the top of those charts to someone who has become firmly routed in the dance music community.

The last time I, like many others, was this excited to see Roman perform was for his debut at The Social in Toronto 3 years ago at Monday Meetings (RIP). You can catch Roman this Friday at Course of Time. RSVP HERE

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“Reclusion 2” is the second installment in John Roman’s infamous mix series of unreleased material. Although unlike the first, “Reclusion 2” features no remixes, no bootlegs and no edits – instead 8 new original tracks.

Inspired by and as a product of his solitary and obsessive work habit, the Reclusion series is an insight into Roman’s process and evolution as a producer. Sounds ranging from tribal to techno to UK funky to footwork, “Reclusion 2” is rarely ever one genre, but always unmistakably John Roman.

It has been amazing to see the evolution of John Roman’s career first hand. We were one of the first places to post his Heads Will Roll remix. From there he has evolved with a sharp musical acumen while developing into a worldly and multidimensional electronic musician who is well respected by his peers.

The mixtape will be released next Wednesday. You can catch Roman in Toronto on Friday night at Course of Time, our good friend Mr. Charlton’s monthly showcase and residency. Roman is amongst good company as this monthly event has played host to top tier talent including Rynecologist, Dinamo Azari, Thomas Von Party, and Bordello.

Check out the Facebook event by clicking the flier below

In the meantime you will have to enjoy Reclusion 1

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Forward thinking label NightSlugs have recently started a new mix series. The first is brought to you by none other than label head honcho Bok Bok. Head over to their blog to pick it up here

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Light Year recently paid a visit to Toronto to headline an afterhours alongside Dinamo Azari and Egyptrixx. Though I was unable to attend in time for their set when I finally rolled in there were nothing but words of praise from many respected party goers. The mix features contributions from Canadians Caribou, Nautiluss, Tiga, Azari and III. The tracklist alone is enough to get anyone interested in “deep” sounds at least a little bit excited. Most importantly, it makes me envious that I was unable to arrive on time on Friday night.

1. Junoir Boys – You’ll Improve Me (Caribou Remix)
2. Douglas Greed, Rosa Rough – Go Down On You
3.Tomas Barford – Saturdaya
4. Green Velvet & Harvard Bass – Kickin It
5. Light Year – Reversion
6. French Fries – Yo Vogue
7. Nautiluss – Mixed Numbers
8. Kill Frency – Booty Clap (Acapella)
9. Christopher Just – I’m A Disco Dancer (John Tejada Remix)
10. Intra:mental – Pyramid
11. Nina Kraviz – Ghetto Kraviz
12. Headman – It Rough (Chicken Lips Remix)
13. Gesaffelstein – Control Movement
14. Rekorder – Rekorder 7.2
15. Azari & III – Reckless With Your Love (Tiga Remix)
16. Light Year – Moderation
17. Kolsch – Opr
18. The Chemical Brothers – Electronic Battle Weapon 8
19. Moodymann – Freeki Mutha F cker

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Rustie’s recent contribution to the BBC Radio 1′s renowned Essential Mix program is monumental. Just two straight hours of frenzied electro-pop, heavy crunk beats, throwback R&B, sultry house, coyote howls and everything in between. Rustie‘s set just destroys from all quadrants. Highlights include: a VIP mix of “City Star”(!), new Lone and Obey City tracks, the transition from Yeezy’s “King of Hearts” remix to “Hovertraps” and an appearance from Destiny’s Child. Early contender for Essential Mix of the Year? I’d say so.

Tracklist:

The Friends of Distinction – Impressions (Dialogue)
Rustie – Gilded Jewel Case
Dreams – Bloodsport
The Blessings – Whoopi
Hudson Mohawke – Gooo
Rick Ross – MMG The World is Ours
Rustie – All Nite (Demo Version)
Clams Casino – Im God
Obey City – Work Move
Love Shy – That First Kiss
Xcuse – All Right (Shiftee Remix)
Asap Twelvy – Our World
Rustie – Eyezz
S-Type – Billboard
Surkin – Gold Island – (Bok Bok & L-vis 1990 Remix)
Kavsrave – No More (Slow Jams)
Lunice – Cant Wait To
Nightwave – Night Bird
Rustie – City Star (vip)
Baauer – Harlam Shake
Hudson Mohawke – Push
My Dry Wet Mess – When We Were Wrong
Skeletone 3
Rustie – Reflector
Lone – Dream Ache
Rustie – Love Frequency
Surkin – White Knight (Jackson & His Computer Band Remix)
Fox Gut Daata – Throb Black Map
Rustie – Crakk Squirrel
Rustie – Prizm
Mirror Maru – Swag5
Destinys Child – Get on the Bus
Rustie – Shifft
Lucky Bears – Shake Your Nipples
Krystal Klear – Pistol Chauffeur
Obey City – Fallin
Cid Rim – JazzJazzJazz (Dorian Concept Remix)
Big Sean – Marvin & Chardonay
Manix! – Feel Reel Good
Heezy Baby – Logobi Heezy International
Cassie – King of Hearts (Kanye West Remix)
Rustie – Hover Traps
Wiz Khalifa – Guilty Conscience
Rustie – Mint Lotus
Rustie – Gold Likk
Danny Brown – Witit
Rustie – Frazzle
Rustie – Ooompa
Rustie – Cat Nip
Rustie – Sawdust
Drake – Lord Knows
Tnght – R U Ready
Baauer – Dumdum
Nicki Minaj – I Am Your Leader
Eprom – Regis Chillbin (Machinedrum Remix)
Dorian Concept – Toothbrush
Rustie – Teen Souls Burning
Rustie – 444Sure
The Friends of Distinction – Impressions (Dialogue)

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Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I have really been feeling some of the new percussive tech house thats been coming out. For Direct Connection Podcast #017 I’ve selected some great tracks by Collective Machine, Steve Lawler, Hollen, Tapesh and more. Hope you enjoy!

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Mark Hinnen – Direct Connection Podcast #017 

1. Cuando El Ritmo (Maximijan Remix) /// Hollen
2. Groove Groove (Original Mix) /// Collective Machine
3. Ryj (Original Mix) /// Cuartero
4. Wau! (Dj PP Remix) ///G.il.v
5. Deja Vu (Original Mix) /// Oliver Knight & Hugo Jones
6. Got To Be (Original Mix) /// Maximiljan
7. Caracas (Original Mix) /// Steve Lawler
8. Blue Parrot (Original Mix) /// David Berrie
9. Tamazoo (Original Mix) /// Tony Dee
10. Seevers (Tapesh Dub MIx) /// Ron Costa
11. Pintoresceo (Original Mix) /// Hollen
12. Slimy Ditty (Original Mix) /// Arjun Vagale
13. DatBoombaplsh (Wehbba Remix) /// Dj Kool Dek

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Every week we put our trust in a DJ to curate a selection of songs that you absolutely need to hear. This week: an hour-long set of progressive house put together by Toronto producer Chris Ramos, with several of his own bootlegs and edits. This one is sure to get hands in the air.

So for this week’s Mixcast I’ve managed to coerce local Chris Ramos in to putting together an hour-long feature of the music he’s been busy producing, and the music he has been playing out (and I expect we’ll be hearing some of these tunes when we play together tonight at The Hoxton!)

Chris’ story is one which is becoming more and more typical for the cream which has been rising to the top of the electronic music scene – a classically trained pianist since a young age, found recording when he was 16, and now has the support of the fantastic local scene in Toronto that will allow him to push his original and remix production game forward.

I couldn’t be more excited; his bootleg work displays both a strong musicality, and an attention to detail. And if I’m being honest, in our industry it is absolutely about the attention to detail. Porter Robinson, who Chris has played with, said himself “it’s more about attending to small details that no one else may notice than it is about being really talented.”

What happens when you find both in one artist is something special though, and so I’m excited to see this artist’s career develop because it’s clear to me that Chris embodies both.

Chris Ramos official site

Tracklist:

1. Dirty South, Arty, Skrillex, Kaskade vs. Adam K & Dvas – Scary Monsters Walking Alone vs. Questions (Laurent Becca Re-Make)(Chris Ramos Intro Edit)

2. Dvas – Questions (Adam K Remix)

3. Deniz Koyu vs Fatboy Slim – Hertz Ya Mama (MAKJ & POLITIK Bootleg)

4. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa vs Eric Prydz vs. Daft Punk – Harder Phantom Pjanoo (Chris Ramos Mashup vs. Nicko Vibe Bootleg)

5. Morgan Page, Sultan & Ned Shepard and BT vs. John Dahlback, Tommy Trash & Mord Fustang – Last Ride In The Air (Extravagant Bootleg)(Chris Ramos Edit)

6. Gabrielle Aplin – Home (Chris Ramos Remix)

7. Martin Solveig, Madeon, A-Trak – The Night Out (Chris Ramos Edit)

8. Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah & Benny Benassi vs. Rihanna – Where Has The Earthquake Been (Chris Ramos Mashup)

9. Daniel Carelli – Takeover

10. Felguk vs. Autoerotique- Jack Up The Volume(DBL’s p.HI Masher)

11. Nari & Milani – Kendo

12. Porter Robinson – Language

13. Tiesto & Mark Knight feat. Dino – Beautiful World (Gina Star Remix)

14. Glad You Came 2Night (Fero Vs. Dzeko & Torres Edit)

15. Mark Mendes, Paris & Simo – Aura (Original Mix)

16. Disfunktion – Galette (Incognet Remix)

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1. Download Chris Ramos’ remix of Gabrielle Aplin, house music’s next big voice
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3. Saturday Mixcast: Frandiscos, Imanos, Ismang Social

Dzeko & Torres have just finished up a tour with several dates across the U.S., and have used what I’m sure is a brief respit at home in Toronto to drop the eighth installment of their Selection Podcast. It clocks in at 55 minutes, and is a solid overview of everything you can expect to hear at the festivals this summer, including their hands-up + euphoria-inducing bootleg of King and Lionheart by Of Monsters and Men which they offered for free download a few weeks back – you can find that player below the tracklist!

Tracklist:
1. Swedish House Mafia – Greyhound (Original Mix)
2. Nari & Milani – Atom (Original Mix)
3. Thomas Gold Vs. Chocolate Puma – Sing 2 Whohadchants (Sebastian R Mashup)
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**FORGOTTEN TRACK OF THE MONTH**
4. Adrian Lux feat. The Good Natured – Alive (Basto Remix)
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5. Madonna vs. Avicii – Girl Gone Wild (Avicii Remix)
6. Of Monsters and Men – King and Lionheart (Dzeko & Torres Streesh Bootleg)
7. Arty, Matisse & Sadko – Trio (Original Mix)
8. Third Party ft. Cicada – Feel (Original Mix)
9. Laidback Luke, Norman Doray & Arno Cost – Trilogy (GTA Bigroom Mix)
10. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Apogee (Original Mix)
11. Mark Knight – Alright (Original Mix)
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**DEEP SECTION**
12. Adana Twins – Strange (Original Mix)
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Every week we put our trust in a DJ to curate a selection of songs that you absolutely need to hear. This week: 26 minutes of fast-paced, heavy, bouncy dance grooves from New York label boss and heavy bass champion of the world Drop the Lime.

This week’s Mixcast features a minimix put together by Luca Venezia for RAUW, featuring some exciting tracks upcoming on Trouble & Bass in 2012. Zombies For Money and Party Crashers have their tracks featured, ‘Boom! Boom!’ and ‘Brooklyn VIP’ respectively. Also featured is Drop the Lime’s upcoming remix of AC Slater’s ‘Sidewinder’, and a couple special remixes of Shake Baby Shake and Bandit Blues.

While I love listening to Luca’s DJ sets, where he really shines as an artist is in his live sets played with the band. It gives the audience a way to connect with the music, and understand visually what’s going on. It’s a spectacle. Luca’s vocals are incredible. And last but not least, there’s something special about hearing a song you love played live – perhaps it’s a feeling that this is a ‘version’ made just for you, completely unique, that no one will ever hear again, or maybe it’s the rawness that it imbues his tunes with which is appealing.

The one thing we can be certain of is that Trouble & Bass artists are indeed living up to the war cry “Heavy Bass Champions of the World” in 2012.

Tracklist:

1. Sir Nenis – Freaks (So Called Friend Remix)
2. Housquare – Onyx feat. Modek
3. Thunderbird Juicebox – Peanut Butta 2012
4. Junkie XL feat Isis Salam – Off The Dancefloor (NT89 Remix)
5. Todd Edwards – This Generation
6. Zombies For Money – Boom! Boom!
7. Feadz & Kito – Oh Yeah
8. D1 – Whiskey & Coke
9. Drop The Lime – Shake Baby Shake (Slap In The Bass remix)
10. Party Crashers – Brooklyn VIP
11. Foamo – Sherlock
12. Rustie – City Star
13. AC Slater – Sidewinder (Drop The Lime remix)
14. Drop The Lime – Bandit Blues (Night Version)
15. Vato Gonzalez & Diplo – Rasclat Riddim

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Gingy and Bordello released their latest mix through the Turbo Recordings Soundcloud a couple days ago. Put this one on to get yourselves excited to celebrate Gingy’s birthday tonight as Thomas Von Party goes back to back with Bordello for the 8th edition of Course of Time also featuring Mr. Charlton and Wenzel at The Supermarket in Toronto. Click the flier for details

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The Worldwide Gallery Traxx 2012 Mixtape is based upon somewhat of an idiosyncratic concept. Featuring nine tracks from the likes of: Brenmar, M.E.S.H., Craxxxmurf, Dju Dju, Pictureplane, Asa Cossaboom, Slava, LILINTERNET, and o F F Love; the mix is built around samples from 100 telephone conversations with gallery receptionists across the world concerning said “Worldwide Gallery’s” white cube interior. I’m not quite sure if this is meant to hold some deeper meaning (about receptionists?) or whether it is a stylistic choice but nonetheless, it creates an aura of mystery around the project.

In regards to the musical style, all 9 tracks on the mixtape seem to fit into what I would call ‘nu-rave’. Often-times we hear Skrillex or Deadmau5 being heralded as the leaders of a ‘new rave generation’ and while they have their place, I would argue that artists such as Pictureplane, LILINTERNET, Teengirl Fantasy and Unicorn Kid (former 2 not featured on the mixtape) are the underground kingpins of the real ‘nu-rave’. The Worldwide Gallery Traxx Mixtape is a good place to start if you’re are unfamiliar with this esoteric ‘rave’ sound. Taking cues from hip-hop and R&B (as is the latest trend in electronica) Brenmar starts off the mix with silky smooth synth and a bass-heavy rhythm. Other highlights include Craxxxmurf‘s whimsical Rihanna-sampling cut “Best Time I Never Had”, Asa Cossaboom‘s super-charged rave anthem “Don’t Have to Call Me” and LILINTERNET‘s Waka Flocka Flame-sampling hardstyle rave track “Paintin”. All the tracks on the mixtape share this common ‘nu-rave’ aesthetic that encompasses retro rave, R&B/hip-hop, and progressive house stylings. They tend towards new experimental sounds and that is exactly what I believe a contemporary adaptation of a pre-existing genre should do. The artists on this mixtape, although they may sound obscure to you, are pushing the boundaries of rave and electronica in general. They don’t settle for the usual or what’s popular, instead, they explore new territory. No one likes a re-hash anyways.

Download the Worldwide Gallery Traxx 2012 Mixtape here:

Tracklisting:

1. Brenmar – Intro (0.00)
2. M.E.S.H. – Pretty White (3.02)
3. Craxxxmurf – Best Time I Never Had (7.41)
4. Dju Dju – Coming Down (11.50)
5. Pictureplane – Light Games (15.37)
6. Asa Cossaboom – Don’t Have to Call Me (20.32)
7. Slava – Speechless (25.48)
8. LILINTERNET – Paintin’ (28.58)
9. o F F Love – When You’re Gone / Outro (31.46)

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Every week we put our trust in a DJ to curate a selection of songs that you absolutely need to hear. This week: San Francisco bass purveyor Kastle throws down a 52 minute set of bass focused, largely instrumental, often off-beat, hip-hop, dubstep, garage, and techno-inspired tracks.

This week the musician behind our Mixcast is a very exciting up-and-comer currently hailing from San Francisco. For the last couple years, the project which Barrett Richards formed in Pittsburgh over 2009-2010 has been receiving exposure on two fronts.

First, Richards’ worldwide touring efforts have seen him appearing in European and North American markets, and at major festivals like EDC last summer. Chances are, if you went to shows last summer you ended up spotting one of his stickers.

Second, the tracks that Kastle has been putting out have received attention from a variety of artists, labels, and other highly respect curators. A small selection of his tireless and extremely high quality production work includes remixes for Example, Blu Mar Ten, Craze, a release on Slow Roast Records, heavy support from SMOG and co, and critical acclaim from curators at XLR8R and BBC Radio 1.

I’m personally looking forward to catching him with several of my favourite artists of the moment at The Mohawk next Friday during SXSW. The lineup includes Flinch, Codes, Breakage, Alvin Risk, and NiT GriT.

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This week’s Mixcast in five words:

it’s where you take them

Tracklisting:

01. Lapalux – 102 Hours Of Introductions
02. fLako – The Answer ft. Dirg Gerner
03. The Soul Pilot – Just Disappointed
04. Shlomo – Wen Uuu (Salva Remix)
05. eLan – Benson Bridges (HeRobust Remix)
06. Julien Dyne – Who Are You ft. Ladi6 & Parks
07. Jonwayne – Immobile
08. Dza – Bullseye ft. Non & Mujuice (Dizz1 Instrumental)
09. Tisme – Laser Pistols
10. Metronomy – The Look (Two Inch Punch’s Shook Shook Refix)
11. Royce Wood Junior & Stac – Edge
12. Hawthorne Headhunters – Teleport
13. Memotone – Multicolour
14. Phil Gerus – Ordinary Things
15. Kastle – It’s About Us
16. Robot Koch – The Other Side
17. Sina. – From Love To Dust (Soosh Remix)
18. Tisme – Juneat
19. Shain Caw – No Gravity
20. Tensei – For The Love
21. Martin Kay – Let Her Look Up At The Moon
22. Dirg Gerner – Rubies & Diamonds ft. Fatima
23. Sonnymoon – Magician
24. Fybe:one – Aeolian

Related posts:

1. Kastle – So You
2. Kastle – You Know That I Know That You Know
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Every week we put our trust in a DJ to curate a selection of songs that you absolutely need to hear. This week: San Francisco native, Dirtybird regular, and world-touring DJ Worthy spins a hot set of tech + deep house, breakbeat, and techno jams that WILL make your booty rattle.

When Worthy moved from DC to San Fran over a decade ago, I wonder if he could guessed the success he’d find.

As a DJ, he has become quite accomplished – he’s played the Hive in Switzerland, Sankeys in the UK, Electric Pickle in Miami, and Mezzanine in San Francisco, and at festivals like Ultra, Love Parade, and Burning Man. And that’s not to mention the residency he scored at dirtybird’s monthly party in Golden Gate Park!

As a producer, he’s had two Beatport top tens in 2009 and 2011. And in 2012 his production style continues to evolve, with a recent release on Alive Records. His mix, and this week’s Mixcast, was also featured on Alive Records’ podcast.

It’s rare to find a selector these days that can seamlessly blend techno, deep + tech house, and breakbeat. And it’s rarer still to find one that cares about all the genres enough to incorporate them.

This week’s Mixcast in five words:

MAKE THAT BOOTY CLAP, GIRL!

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Tracklist:
Mason – Superimposer (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) – Animal Language
Cromby – Feed The Hoes – Extended Play
Tom Flynn – Jerrys Liquor Store – Dirtybird
Worthy – Shy Look – Dirtybird
Jaymo & Andy George – Inhaler (Worthy’s West Coast Bass REmix) – Moda
Pusherman – Shake It off (Worthy Edit) – LNUK
Worthy – No Cure – anabatic
Whole Sick – Voodoo (Mak & Pasteman Remix) – Sounds of Sumo
Worthy – So Sunkin – Unsigned
Sepher – Apple Bottoms – Anabatic
Catz n Dogs – Professor nice – Pets
Worthy – Why you Waiting – Alive
Clicks & Whistles – When I feel

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Another month, another mix. I just finished recording episode #016 of the Direct Connection Podcast and it is filled with some tech-house bombs. It features some amazing tracks by Rhadow, Hermanez, Macromism, Carlo Lio and many more.

If you liked the mix you can stay stay up to date with future episodes by clicking —-> here

Mark Hinnen – Direct Connection Podcast #016

1. Sometimes (Original Mix) /// Rhadow
2. Mama (Original Mix) /// Cuartero
3. Technology (Ron Costa Remix) /// Antonio Piacquadio
4. Anything (Original Mix) /// Ardo
5. S.M.T.G. (Original Mix) /// Hermanez
6. Hip Charmer (Original Mix) /// Macromism
7. Una Grande (Original Mix) /// Collective Machine
8. Caramba (Original Mix) /// Fabian Argomedo
9. Rave Nu World (Original Mix) /// Macromism
10. Tamazoo (Original Mix) /// Tony Dee
11. Una Pregunta (Anton Pieete Remix) /// Tony Dee
12. Kawabanga (Original Mix) /// Paul Ritch
13. Do It ( Carlo Lio Remix) //Clio

Thanks for checking out the mix!

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Every Saturday we feature a DJ mix that you absolutely need to hear. This week, Bro Safari’s mix for Moombah+ radio caught our attention.

Though the name may be new to some, don’t let it fool you – Nick Weiller aka Bro Safari is a bass veteran. For the last several years he’s been 1/3 of drum & bass super group Evol Intent – also home to Ashley Jones, or Treasure Fingers as you may know him.

Bro Safari is not the second, but is in fact actually just one of four projects he has on the go at the moment. Says Weiller “I don’t really find it that difficult… I’m able to do my part and then sign off until the next time. Not to mention, technology has made it so easy to share files. I’m literally almost never in the same room with someone else when I work on music.”

Certainly though, Bro Safari may be the most exciting project for him at the moment. He’s recently been swapping remixes with Codes and working suspiciously close with Torro Torro. Moreover, he has gotten looks from Diplo & Dillon Francis – his recent single Da Worm was released on Mad Decent imprint Jeffries.

Press the moombutton and speakers on blast.

01. Dooze Jackers – Why We Fwee (Torro Torro Remix)
02. Carrier – SlapBack
03. DFace – Stand Up
04. Bro Safari – 5150 (Codes Remix)
05. Will Bailey – Dancehall
06. Puga – Break
07. Bro Safari – Uncrushable (Jay Fay Remix)
08. Bro Safari – Da Worm
09. Valentino Khan – Flare Gun
10. Jay Fay – Bonkers
11. Bro Safari & ETC!ETC! – The Clap
12. Schlachthofbronx feat. Gnucci Banana – Coolie Fruit (Valentino Khan Remix)
13. Bro Safari & Sazon Booya – Quieres Sexo
14. DFace – Mad Man
15. Beauty Brain & Poisound – Bullfighter
16. Jay Fay – Mash It Up
17. Diplo feat. Nicky B – Express Yourself
18. Valentino Khan & Will Bailey – Ruckus
19. ETC!ETC! – Temblando
20. Dillon Francis & Dave Nada – Brazzer’s Theme
21. Kuru, Dj Abstract & UFO! – Untitled
22. Mayhem – Player Hater
23. Nadastrom feat. Sabo – Dusted
24. Alvaro feat. Pitbull & Lil Jon – Fucking Ghetto
25. No Body – Munch On This
26. Feed Me – One Click Headshot
27. Nerd Rage – Goin To Compton
28. Bro Safari & LeDoom – Avalon
29. Valentino Khan – Talk Trash
30. McMash – Braindead
31. Sazon Booya & Must Die – Bombo Tiempo
32. LeDoom & Pickster One – Trunk Shaker
33. ETC!ETC! – Kilogram
34. Munchi – Fuck This
35. Will Bailey & Dskotek – Saxon
36. Uman – Cheap Thrills
37. Telmini – Climax (LeDoom Remix)
38. Muffler – Neurons (Gent x Jawns Remix)
39. Treasure Fingers – Rooftop Revival (Bro Safari Remix)

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Tracklist:
Zeds Dead – In The Beginning
12th Planet and SPL – Lootin’ 92
Bar 9 – Piano Tune (VIP)
Dismantle – Last Look
Figure and the Killabits – Heavy Metal
Zeds Dead and the Killabits – Bassmentality
Ludwig Coenen – Green Movement (XI Dangerous Technology Remix)
Nasty Nasty – Hydra
Lifecycle – Zero X
Zeds Dead – Oh No
Ed Solo and Deekline – Always RIP (Pyramid Remix)
Zeds Dead – Hit Me
Emu ft. Konfadense – Takeoff
Zeds Dead – Rudeboy
Genetix – Attic
Redlight – Get Out My Head (Joker Remix)

The guys are on a crazy 80-date bus tour at the moment, with XI, Mat the Alien, and Memorecks on their Canada leg for the week, and will be coming down to the US where they’ll add Araabmuzik to the bill.

Full tour dates here.

They recorded some MTL antics and released the footage as a tour-preview.. truly, a promotion that could only be done by Zeds Dead.

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Every Saturday we feature a DJ mix that you absolutely need to hear. This week: Maceo Plex takes over the BBC 1 decks for the world’s most popular mix show, the Essential Mix.

Eric Estornel is a US-born + Spain-based DJ/Producer who has been releasing records for a dozen years, formerly under the alias Maetrik. As recently as 2009 however, Estornel switched gears from dark sounding techno to lush, funky, and the deeper sounds of the lauded Crosstown Rebels label.

Indeed, Estornel’s new project Maceo Plex has done much to define the sound of what is perhaps the most critically-acclaimed label in house music right now. Moreover, he is part of a revolution in house music that is sweeping America that is uniting lovers of disco, tech house, uk funky, garage, and other disparate production styles and genres.

Mark my words: after he plays the most important party at Ultra Music Festival in Miami on March 24th – I’m talking about the 7th installment of Crosstown Rebels’ Get Lost, of course – Maceo Plex will be one of the most demanded performers in electronic music.

Sounds like hyperbole, but check the line-up:

Crosstown Rebels’ 2012 Get Lost Lineup

- Amirali (Live)
- Art Department
- Bill Patrick
- Clive Henry
- Craig Richards
- Dan Berkson & James What (Live)
- Danny Daze
- Damian Lazarus
- Droog
- Eats Everything
- Francesca Lombardo
- Fur Coat
- Guti
- Infinity Ink
- Jozif
- Konrad Black
- Luca Bacchetti
- Maceo Plex
- Miguel Campbell
- Mr. C
- Richy Ahmed
- Robert James
- Russ Yallop
- Shaun Reeves
- Subb-an

All the best this weekend folks!

What are your favourite artists in deep house right now? Your favourite Maceo Plex track? What performer are you most excited about at Ultra?

Tracklist:

01. DJ Duke — Escape From NY [Power Music]
02. LightBlueMover — Ddisko [Hafendisk]
03. Itzone — White Chocolate (Mikael Stavostrand Remix) [Blaq Records]
04. Enola — Slowmotion (Nhar Remix) [Correspondant]
05. The Coastal Commission — Dark Music [Pacific Records]
06. Maceo Plex — Frisky [Crosstown Rebels]
07. Maceo Plex — Sex Appeal
08. Lukatron — VGA [VGA]
09. Journeyman DJ — Shelly’s [PackUpAndDance Records]
10. Wink — Simple Man [Ruffhouse Records]
11. Jack Rabbit — Untitled (MP Edit)
12. Maceo Plex — Untitled
13. Brommage Dub — Fettwise [AD Limited]
14. DJ Buck — The Original Cisco Freaks [Leaf Recordings]
15. Idjut Boys — Dis B Done
16. Bobby Konders — Nervous Acid [Nu Groove]
17. Louis Fresco — So Good (Russ Yallop Remix) [No 19 Music]
18. INXS — Mediate (Maceo Plex Edit)
19. Maceo Plex — Ain’t That Love [Ellum Audio]
20. Steve Reich — Music For 18 Musicians (Maceo Plex Edit)
21. Jon Dasilva & Black Smoke — Love Somebody Else
22. Black Smoke — Alone In The World
23. DJ Kolombo — Why Don’t You Tell Me
24. Max Belobrov — Magic Walk
25. Odd Parents — Future Funk
26. Cadillac — Dreams (Miracles Club Remix) [Future Classic]
27. Turner — Multiorgel (Schneider t.m. mix) [Ladomat 2000]

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Every Saturday we feature a DJ mix that you absolutely need to hear. This week: The FranDiscos deliver a 45-minute bass-focused moombahton set, featuring two of their own productions and several exclusives from Toronto-locals.

This week’s installment of the Mixcast features a pair of Toronto brothers, Andrew and Jonathan, who are renowned for their versatility and expert mixing ability. The pair have a reputation in Toronto for being top-shelf bass music selectors who span genres, even within a set. That’s why they’re constantly tapped to play the best parties in Toronto, including a recent set at Bassmentality supporting Drop the Lime.

For more on this pair, dubbed ‘one to watch’ by Bassmentality, check out an in-depth interview from two weeks ago.

Tonight the FranDiscos will be playing Toronto’s premier Moombahton event, S L O W E D, for the Saturday February 11, 2012 edition along with residents Torro Torro, and this installment’s headliner DJ Ayres. Full event details here.

The FranDiscos on Facebook

Tracklist:

Das EFX/Ice Cube-Check Yo Self
DJ Ayres-108 Trek
Yung Humma-Lemme Smang It (edo remix)
Porter Robinson-100 in the Bitch (Baba Black Edit)
Cardopusher-Ella Es El Animal
BOYFRIEND & CKRONO-Born Slippython
Eliphino-More Than Me (The FranDiscos moombah edit)
LeDoom-One Minute Moombah
Paul David & A-Mac-O Wey
TeenWolf & Shelco Garcia-Tommy Matola
Torro Torro-Country Club (J-Trick Remix)
Hostage-Straight Raw
Drake – The Motto (The FranDiscos moombah edit)
Mendez-Feel This Shit!
Marcus Price & Carli-Bira Weed (Hartbreak & Melo Moombahton Edit)
Jon Kwest-Your Life
Crowd Control-Don’t Stop
JWLS x Billy The Gent-Chick Like This
The S-Haunting Melodies (The Killabits Moombahton Remix)
D Rakkas (South Rakkas Crew)-Gangsta Revival (JWLS Remix)
Cold Blank-2012 (Telmini & Hidden Face Remix)
Bro Safari-5150
EatEmUp & Sluggo-OMFG!
Skrillex-Bangarang feat. Sirah (Original Mix)
Zeds Dead & Killabits-Bassmentality (Neon Steve Rub-A-Dub)
Nero-Must Be The Feeling (Delta Heavy Remix)
Jack Beats-Shutterbug (LeDoom Remix)
Munchi-Hope

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