Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Carousel - "Let's Go Home" - Song of the Day - (9/30/14)
Monday, September 29, 2014
MF Doom - "?" - Song of the Day - [9/29/14]
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Aphex Twin - "To Cure A Weakling Child" - Song of the Day - 9/28/14
Some will and some won't know who Richard D James is, but they probably know Aphex Twin. He is an old school electronic music artist who has inspired many of the songs we know and love today. Aphex Twin has recently released an album "Syro." It's awesome that the journey continues!
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Bombfunk MC's - "Freestyler" - Song of the Day - [9/27/14]
This is a classic beat from the bombfunk MC's called "Freestyler" and a really cool music video. The rasta style lyrics are an added bonus too, everyone listens when you have a cool accent. This song reminds me of Roni Size and Reprazent, another electronic/hip-hop group from the same time frame, back in the late 90's. This video is really cool, chronicling the day of a boy who has an all powerful music player that can manipulate time and space. "Freestyler" is also used in the film Haggard a goofy story about a dude dealing with a break up. Haggard is one of a couple films created by Bam Margera and it's stars the late Ryan Dunn. Go peep more by the Bombfunk MC's for some sick old school, fast beat, electronic music.Friday, September 26, 2014
The Bloodhound Gang - "Along Comes Mary" - Song of the Day - (9/26/14)
The Bloodhound Gang is one of my favorite grunge/punk rock bands. More often than not the lyrics are goofy and funny, but the music is strong rock music. "Along Comes Mary" is a special single found on the soundtrack for the film "Half Baked" and also on The Bloodhound Gangs album Show Us Your Hits a best of album for the band. This is the official video for "Along Comes Mary."
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Forever Festival @ Freedom Hill Amphitheatre (9/19/14 - 9/20/14) [Review]
Review by: Trenton D'Amico
What a weekend at Freedom Hill this two day event blew me away with it's expansive range of dance music! Going from house, to trap, and into the grimiest dubstep you've ever heard all in a matter hours. The Forever Stage was the events main stage and was surely a sight to see. A slight change in the second stage kind of put a damper on the atmosphere but the tented local stage gave us a interesting look some very talented up and coming artists.
Day 1
I started my day off with the Nervo girls. This dynamic duo gave the crowd a taste of some house music and even a little bit of trap. Nervo said in the beginning of their set, they'd play only one trap song, and they stayed true to their word. The energy that was behind this set made it what it was and I'm sure most would agree. About half way through their set it started to really fill up. I went into this show a bit blind not knowing much from Nervo and I was very impressed. They were a great opener for Krewella!
About half way through Nervo I snuck over to the Local Stage and said what up to K@Dog. A local talent from the Detroit area that has been moving the feet of music lovers for years. Known for his grimy bass music and glitchy beats K@dog is always a must see. Casually puffing on his electronic cigarette while tearing up the headlining spot on the day one local stage! Although the music was on point, the crowd was not. An unfortunate turn out on the local stage while most prepared for the nights main stage headliner! Day one was nearing it's end but first it was time for Krewella! I was expecting to see all three of them but only Jahan and Yasmine could make it. Warming us up with their hit "Party Monster" was a very wise decision and we were sure to let them know! At this point the place was packed and every had rushed to the front. The sisters continuously switched back and forth singing along with the crowd as they played some of our favorite tunes! About half way through the show they announced a special guess to come on stage and it was none other than Leighton from Adventure Club. Playing as well as singing "Rise and Fall" live! Being my third Krewella set, I was very pleased with the outcome of the first night!
Day 2
Getting a first peak at the Destroid drum set got everyone fired up, it was almost time for the show. With about a 15 minute intermission between we waited patiently for the chaos to begin. The storm overhead enhanced the ambiance, lightning all around us the lights went down as the three aliens took their places. Destroid consists of three very talented artists, Excision, Downlink and KJ Sawka. The perfect team when it comes to grime. This rambunctious live dubstep performance continuously blasted the crowd with bass and no one could get enough. Sterling Heights has proudly been Destroid!
last act I had to prepare myself for Adventure Club. Starting out with some head banging bass music, they showed they were ready for business! These two proudly stood in front of their logo providing us with some of the greatest tracks in the industry. When they dropped their hit remix of "Crave You" the entire place went crazy. Blasting confetti into the air created the perfect theme at the time. I forgot how powerful that song is! Half way through Flux came on stage and started setting up. It was time!
Flux Pavilion was up and he was ready to slay. He made sure the crowd was ready too before he began with some hype on the mic. "Are you ready?" I instantly knew that was a trick question. Flux Pavilion went back into some early classic songs and he had the crowd in awe. With CO2 cannons coming from the ceiling as well as multiple spots on the stage, it was hard to not be. Not that far into his set he mixed into his huge "Recess" remix. He played this song at Counterpoint back in April before it came out and I've loved it ever since! Hearing it live gets me every time.
One thing that caught my attention was that Flux Pavilion mixed a little drum and bass into his set! I first heard the new DnB song when Funtcase played at a show earlier this year. Can't wait to hear it drop! Unfortunately all good things must come to an end at some point in time. Not before playing the famous remix of "Gold Dust" though. An encore that put the cherry on top of the night and still left me wanting more. Another fantastic year of Forever Fest is in the books and we look ahead to the next year we can all meet again!
KATFYR - "Everybody"
Damn! This new KATFYR song will get you going, tons of energy and epic sounds. "Everybody" starts with an old school feel and builds into a monster electro drop. Then the second time around the build leads into a totally different drop, a more festival style or big room type of drop. KATFYR released this single "Everybody" through the brilliant label SectionZ Records, the best label in electronic music in my opinion. Go check out KATFYR on facebook for free downloads and more.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Despot - "Crap Artists" - Song of the Day - [9/24/14]
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
System Of A Down - "B.Y.O.B" - Song of the Day (9/23/14)
Monday, September 22, 2014
Tommy Trash - "Monkey See Monkey Do" - Song of the Day - 9/22/14
The melodic tune "Monkey See Monkey Do" gets to me every time! This track gives a feely house vibe that will keep a smile on your face from start to finish. Check out more from the one and only Tommy Trash
Element Music Festival - We Are Michigan - 18+ - Shepherd, Michigan [Preview]
Some good news for those of you in the eastern states with the announcement of the We Are Michigan Element Music Festival! This one day event provides us with four stages holding some of the most talented in the area. Including Milk 'N' Cookies as well as WatchTheDuck! The first year is always the best they say so make sure you don't miss out on the fun. For more info and tickets, check out the official Element Music Festival website here!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Beck - "Hell Yes" - Song of the Day - [9/20/14]
Beck is one of the best producers/performers on the planet. He is never afraid to experiment with new ideas, and more often than not he succeeds in everything musically. This song "Hell Yes" is from Beck's album Guero an incredible record all the way through. Beck has so much variation from song to song, he goes from grungy punk rock, into some blues, and then all the way to full electronic compositions. He is always on the cutting edge with music, so make sure to keep up with Beck. Most of his amazing music catalog can be streamed here on spotify.Friday, September 19, 2014
Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Song of the Day (9-19-14)
This is a really cool track by Hot Chip called "One Life Stand," there's really nothing else I know even similar to this song. I first heard Hot Chip about the same time that MGMT blew up, so I tend to lump the two bands together. They are both very out in left field, but every now and then a pop masterpiece emerges. Hot Chip is definitely a hipster type of band, but I mean that in a good way. This song has some really interesting lyrics to go with the amazing music. You can listen to a bunch more Hot Chip music via Spotify here.Thursday, September 18, 2014
Flux Pavilion, with Juicy J, Paper Diamond, Ookay, and Fox Stevenson @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (9-12-14) [Review]
If you weren't at Red Rocks Amphitheatre last Friday you missed one of the best shows in recent memory. The line up included a smorgasbord of talent - Fox Stevenson, Ookay, Paper Diamond, Juicy J, and the incomparable Flux Pavilion. All at the one of a kind Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where the wubs are extra wubby bouncing off of the massive rock walls! It was an incredible night.
I knew Fox Stevenson was going to get the honor of opening the show, so I made a point to arrive as early as I could make it to Red Rocks. There was no way I was going to miss Fox Stevenson's performance. The rest of the people also had this realization to arrive early and for the opening set nearly half of the amphitheatre was already full. I didn't know what to expect for a Fox Stevenson performance, having never seen him perform before and with a lot of his music involving his own vocals. Would he sing live, and DJ? For what I saw of this performance he did not sing, but who knows? Maybe he will incorporate singing into his live performances in the future on stage, because he is absolutely amazing in the studio as a vocalist.
Ookay would tag in next on the decks runnin' the trap and keeping it purple as fuck. His set was fresh with some trap remixes and dope hip-hop bangers. By the time Ookay went on the place was packed, the show didn't officially sell out but it must have been very close. No one was slacking off out in the parking lots, it was all business, bumping music off the rocks business.
Above we see the famous Flux Pavilion smirk, by far my favorite photograph captured at the show. This was taken as Flux Pavilion came back on for an encore where he dropped his superb remix of the DJ Fresh song "Gold Dust." The crowd went insane and some who had headed for the exits came running back to dance to one last song. Like I said, the guy is a true showman, it's always a pleasure to observe his genius.
I will never miss a Flux Pavilion show, he is too good to not see perform live. I want to always be on top of the best new music, and Flux Pavilion has either created it, or he will incorporate it into his set, therefore it's vital to see him perform whenever he comes through town. Big ups to everyone who made this such a memorable night. Especially the artists - Fox Stevenson, Ookay, Paper Diamond, Juicy J, and Flux Pavilion. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is quickly becoming my favorite place for concerts. It very well may be one of the best places to be on the planet. If you have never been there, go peep it for yourself, concert season is almost over!
Pendulum - 'The Island - Part 1' - Song of the Day - 9/18/14
Although we may never have the group Pendulum back together the their music still flourishes! "The Island" is a great reminder of the group who revolutionized DnB (Drum and Bass) as we know it. We stay on our toes hoping for there to be truth in the rumors. New music from Pendulum? We will have to wait and see. But next up is Knife Party's "Abandon Ship" album set to release October 27th. We can only hope for a new Pendulum album too! Check out more from Pendulum by following the links below!
https://www.facebook.com/pendulum
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Renegades of Rhythm Tour
Two of the most storied DJs in the game have teamed up to pay tribute to Hip-Hop legend and Universal Zulu Nation founder, Afrika Bambaataa. Bambaataa is credited with being the father of electro-funk and influenced the development of Hip Hop as a whole.
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist have been given special access to Bambaataa's historic 40,000+ record collection, which is now housed Cornell University. They are spinning HIS records, not the same records, THE records that helped birth the art of DJing. I think DJ Shadow said it best... “This has never been done before, definitely not on this scale. They’re HIS records, with his blessings. This isn’t just ANY copy of ‘X’ breakbeat, it’s THE copy, THE copy that started everything. Not just any records, the MASTER OF RECORDS’ records.” – DJ Shadow.
With the tour already underway, opportunities to check out this amazing show are disappearing fast.
Remaining performances are:
9/18 Austin, TX - ACL Live
9/19 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
9/20 Houston, TX - House of Blues
9/22 Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
9/23 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
9/24 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater
9/26 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
9/27 Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
9/29 Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
10/1 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
10/2 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
10/3 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium
10/7 Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
10/8 Seattle, WA - Neptune
10/9 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Grab your tickets now, because they are going to be gone before you know it.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Outkast Feat. Killer Mike - "The Whole World" - Song of the Day - 9/17/2014
With the 2014 Outkast reunion tour ending we only wonder what is next to come. Reminiscing back on all of the historic tracks we love today, it's almost heart breaking to think of the end. They closed with "The Whole World" at Counterpoint 2014 under fireworks and it was the most unforgettable moment of my life! Although the time of Outkast may be at it's end, the rein will forever live on!
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Jack U @ Madison Square Garden, New York City - NYE 2014
Skrillex and Diplo announced a massive New Years Eve show yesterday that will include some Jack-U action! The show will be held at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City this show is bound to be one for the record books. With both Diplo and Skrillex doing solo sets, we can only assume what will happen! Tickets are on sale now, Get yours while you still can here!
Weezer - "El Scorcho" - Song of the Day - [9/16/14]
Everyone knows The Blue Album by Weezer, but another awesome record is their second release Pinkerton. This track "El Scorcho" is from Pinkerton and its my favorite song on the album. To me Weezer has become one of the most mimicked bands on the planet. After they gained huge popularity a bunch of other bands came out trying to sound similar. Weezer was rather influential in what became known as "The Bands", groups like The Kinks, and Modest Mouse got their inspiration from retro style garage bands like Weezer. This is the official video for "El Scorcho".
Monday, September 15, 2014
Big L - "Put It On" - Song of the Day - (9-15-14)
Big L was a legend, and he was taken from us too soon. He tells amazing stories of the streets growing up in Harlem, New York. Back in 1999 Big L was shot in a drive by shooting which turned out to be fatal. He lives on today through his amazing music. Before that terrible day, Big L was busy launching his own record label Flamboyant Entertainment, and putting it down old school. If you don't know the story of Big L just listen to his music and he will fill you in himself, he was one of the best story tellers ever in hip-hop.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
N.A.S.A. (Feat. Kanye West, Santigold & Lykke Li) - Gifted (Masuka Remix) - Song of the Day - 9/14/14
Todays song of the day is from Masuka! This N.A.S.A remix was a huge UKF release in it's time and still sits in a respectable spot. Being the first dubstep song I had ever heard, I'd say it's one worth the listen! Enjoy!Elliphant - "All Or Nothing (Stratus Remix)" - [Free Download]
Another bangin Elliphant remix comes to us from Stratus! Pullin out a bouncy dub sound that won't let you stand still. Stratus has been dropping a bunch of huge killer tunes lately and the streak seems to have only started! Check out more from Stratus below.Support Artist:
https://soundcloud.com/stratusbass
https://twitter.com/stratusbass
https://www.facebook.com/stratusbass
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Sam Sparro - "Cottonmouth" - Song of the Day [9-13-14]
Check out this video for the song "Cottonmouth" by Sam Sparro. It's a bit over the top but just so funky. Back in 2007 "Cottonmouth" was realeased as Sam Sparro debuted on the scene, his second single "Black and Gold" was a huge hit in the UK in 2008. There are a ton of different elements that come together in Sam Sparro's music, like saxophone, piano, bass guitar, and also electronic productions to blend everything nice. I love his style, he's a classy guy and he makes soulful, sexy music. Get the funk down today with Sam Sparro.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Forever Festival + Safe in Sound Lineup - Sterling Heights, Michigan [Preview]
Forever Festival returns to Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights Michigan a week from today! React Detroit is teaming up with Rockstar's Safe in Sound tour to make this year even bigger. This time with a lineup too large for one day. The two day event will bring some of the biggest names in electronic music to Freedom Hill including - Krewella, Adventure Club, Destroid, Flux Pavilion and many more. Get tickets now before they sell out! You can get more information and tickets here.
Flux Pavilion at Forever Festival 2013
(Photo by: Trenton D'Amico)
The White Stripes - "Icky Thump" - Song of the Day - (9/12/14)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
At Dawn We Rage - "Always Ahead" - Song of the Day - 9/11/14
As our Thursday afternoon comes to an end, lets rage! Today we tune into At Dawn We Rage and take a journey with the track "Always Ahead". An acoustic instrumental that will guide you into a state of relaxation after a long day!
Support Artist:
https://soundcloud.com/atdawnwerage
https://twitter.com/atdawnwerage
https://www.facebook.com/atdawnwerage
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Excision - Shambhala 2014 Mix [Free Download]
Excision Shambhala 2014 Tracklisting:
01. Excision & The Frim - X Up ft. Messinian
02. Zomboy - Skulll n Bones
03. The Frim - Wha Chu Gon Do
04. Collie Buddz - Come Around (Barely Alive Remix)
05. Getter - Stomp
06. iBenji - Hellraiser
07. xKore ft Messinian - End of the Line
08. Zomboy & Must Die - Survivors
09. Matrix & Futurebound - All I Know (DeadExit Remix)
10. Must Die & Crnkn - The Palmtop Tiger
11. Barely Alive - Cyber Bully (The Frim Remix)
12. Barely Alive - Spitball
13. Excision & Bassnectar - Destroid 6 Put It Down (Crizzly Remix)
14. Foxsky - Rattlesnake
15. Dodge, Fuski, Nick Thayer - Playboy (Barely Alive Remix)
16. Excision, Downlink, Space Laces - Destroid 3 Crusaders VIP
17. Excision & Space Laces - Destroid 7 Bounce (Antiserum & Mayhem Remix)
18. Yugen - Mean Machine (The Frim Remix)
19. Trampa - Get Wicked
20. Linz Prag - Destiny
21. Dillon Francis - Without You (Doctor P & Flux Pavilion Remix)
22. Aweminus - IJDGAF VIP
23. Skism - Experts (Prototypes Remix)
24. Excision, Downlink, Space Laces - Destroid 2 Wasteland
25. Doctor P & Adam F - The Pit ft. Method Man
26. Excision & Dion Timmer - Out Of Time ft Splitbreed
27. The Prototypes - Suffocate VIP
28. Killafoe - Creation Bomb (edit)
29. Excision & Pegboard Nerds - Bring The Madness ft Mayor Apeshit
30. Doctor P - Going Gorillas
31. Knife Party - Bonfire (Lets Be Friends Remix)
32. Breeze & Modulate, Angie Brown - So Good
33. Barely Alive - Dead Link
34. Fedde Le Grand - Where We Belong (Zomboy Remix)
35. Axonic - Toasty
36. Lets Be Friends - The Bigger Bang
37. I Am Legion - Choosing For You (Nightwatch Remix)
38. MVTH - Good Power
39. Downlink - Destroid 5 Activation (Getter Remix)
40. Foreign Beggars & Knife Party - Apex
41. Kalm Kaoz - White Rabbit (Lets Be Friends Remix)
42. Excision & Space Laces - Destroid 10 Funk Hole VIP
43. Space Laces - Digital Gangsta
44. Excision - X-Rated ft Messinian
45. Borgore - Kiss My Lips
46. Barely Alive - Welcome To The Real World feat Diamond Eyes (Ray Volpe Remix)
47. Excision & The Frim - Night Shine
48. Skrillex & Kill The Noise - Recess (Flux Pavilion Remix)
49. RL Grime - Tell Me (Rudebrat Remix)
50. Twine - Feel
51. Gent & Jawns - Let Em Know
52. Yellow Claw, Grx, Cesqeaux - Psycho
53. Excision & Downlink - Rock You
54. Kill The Noise - Rockers (Bro Safari & UFO Remix)
55. Valentino Khan - Make Some Noise
56. Must Die - Feline
57. Excision, Downlink, Space Laces - Destroid 3 Crusaders (Funtcase Remix)
58. Karetus - Rave On!
59. Neoteric & Wax Motif - Go Deep (Torro Torro Remix)
60. The Frim - Bassline Skanka 2014
61. AFK - On The Floor ft Messinian (Dion Timmer Remix)
62. Skrillex - Ragga Bomb
63. Apashe - Black Gold
64. Apashe - Black Gold (Phase One & Hydraulix Remix)
65. Mayhem, Downlink, Face Of Def - Carcosa
66. Audio - Heads Up
67. The Frim - What’s Happening
68. Sub Focus - Special Place
69. Qemists - No More
70. T-Phonic - All Night Long ft Katie’s Ambition
71. Twine - Inner Taiga
72. Midnight Tyrannosaurus - The Demon (Dack Janiels Remix)
73. Excision & Downlink - Robo Kitty
74. Minesweepa - Body Language
75. Excision, Downlink, Mark the Beast - Go Low
76. Boombox Cartel - Hardcut (Grabbitz X Handles Remix)
77. Jay Z - Paris (Danny Byrd Remix)
78. Figure - Cowabunga
79. 501 - Emotive
80. Excision & Space Laces - Bounce VIP
81. Excision & Space Laces - Destroid 11 Get Stupid
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
CKY - "Flesh Into Gear" - Song of the Day - (9-9-14)
CKY is a solid rock band with the tightest guitar riffs and quick changes. The acronym stands for Camp Kill Yourself. The band was jolted into fame by Bam Margera the older brother of the bands drummer. Lots of their music is used in the CKY skateboard and prank movies (CKY, CKY2K, CKY3, and CKY4). This song "Flesh Into Gear" is a more mellow track from the band, but it's one of those songs that brings me back to my youth. Being mischievous and wild, those were the days.
Monday, September 8, 2014
DJ Cutman ft. Spamtron - "Overworld" - Song of the Day [9/8/14]
DJ Cutman is an elite video game music remixer/producer, podcast host, and he runs the record label called GameChops. This song "Overworld" comes from an awesome Zelda themed EP entitled Triforce of Bass and it has a number of other chiptune artists represented too, like Spamtron. DJ Cutman hosts a weekly podcast called This Week In Chiptune where he highlights the best in the electronic sub-genre. The podcast consists of mostly a mix of the newest chiptune bangers from all around the world. On the label Gamechops you will find a bunch of nostalgic video game music re-imagined and re-vamped with new crispy sounds. "Overworld" is one of my favorites because of three reasons, it's chiptune style, the Zelda music, and the moombahton tempo. Go check out more DJ Cutman, his label GameChops, and This Week In Chiptune for a constant stream of amazing music.Sunday, September 7, 2014
Atmosphere - "Your Glass House" - Song of the Day (9/7/14)
Saturday, September 6, 2014
501 - "And It Begins" - Song of the Day - [9/6/14]
501 rips it up on this song "And It Begins". If you haven't heard of 501 before you are in for a treat, he is a very unique producer and he is affiliated with two of the best record labels in electronic music. I first heard 501 from Skrillex through his Mothership show on satellite radio, he dropped the 501 remix of Zedd's "Shave It" and I had to hear more. 501 gained a large following from his EP called Headrush / Falling Skies a huge release on Never Say Die Records back in March of 2012. This song "And It Begins" comes from the Beat The System EP also put out by Never Say Die Records in October of 2013. For more awesome 501 music get on his official soundcloud page here.
Friday, September 5, 2014
System of a Down - "Chop Suey!" - Song of the Day (9-5-14)
System of a Down is one of the only true rock bands out there anymore. Everyone else went down the punk/emo path, while System of a Down just kept it hard as fuck. You can't hate on strong difficult rock music like theirs, it's unfounded. This is the official video for "Chop Suey!" probably the most popular System of a Down song, or maybe "Toxicity." Regardless, if you listen to rock music you have to have some System of a Down in your catalog or you are just slacking.
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