Thursday, February 25, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"10 QUESTIONS w/ DSTAR"

No introduction need be given to today's "10 Questions w/" artist. DStar is the man, period. Tunes are killer, he's been runnin Philly w/ his squad for way over 10 years, he's released on mad impri.. Just read below.

1) Favorite gig of the year so far?
DS: We started the new years off right in D.C. at a 3D/ Steez Promo party w/ Dieselboy , myself, Mason, Armanni & Sharpness ....and I’d have to say the Down Jones record release party in Philly last weekend was absolutely poppin’!

2) Favorite tune of the year so far?
DS: Favorite DNB tune(s) this year so far- Mix Master Doc- "Still Here", Reactiv-"the Watcher", and Dstar -"40k (Dstar & mason remix)! For dubstep I’d have to say Dr. P- "Sweetshop", the Angel "Kush (down jones rmx), and J.Rabbit "I’m so happy" on Reid speeds Play me label. .....But also, the secret weapon of Philly and Down Jones tag team partner End Boss.......big tingz coming on p5 Records out of Philly from him.

3) One piece of software you can't do without:
DS: Logic, Exs24, multi press....Es1.

4) Will you be attending WMC?
DS:Yes! I will be attending the WMC! What’s up with some fishing and some yucca fries again!? oh...I’ll be performing at 'witness the sickness' 3/24, World of DnB-3/25 and Metalheadz / Bassdrive party 3/27......as of now ! Look me up for DNB sushi 2010!

5) What events are you most looking forward too at WMC?
DS: Always honored to play the headz party, always love bringing a demanding philly presence to the WODNB room and looking forward to Witness the Sickness as its Down Jones album release party and switch hats to Dstar vs Mason! i'll be tagging dubstep with End Boss that evening tho....don't miss his rare appearance!

6) What projects do you have lined up this year?
DS: GASM- Adversary series- consists of a 12" feat. Dstar long awaited '40k' b/w Perpetuum long awaited 'Fate of a Legend' ...siiiick! available also on digital download with the following series of releases by Mason feat. Mental Sharp, Noah D., Chino, Djunya & Neglect, new kid FRESH to death from Miami 14 years old Pytchlocka coming strong on Gasm with the flip being a Dylan rmx of his smasher 'March of the Mutilated"....not to be slept on...

Also launching a label with collective hosting dubstep / 4/4 / and soulful 12" and exclusive downloads from End Boss, Down Jones, Beastmode, Strange and more! high quality biddness for the masses... Also huge remix's for The Angel from l.a. .. "Ultralight" (Dstar & Mason rmx) available now on Supacrucial Records (supacrucial.com) and upcoming The Angel's tune "Kush" with the long awaited smash up rmx anthem from Down Jones... and big right now is DOWN JONES "DUMB IT DOWN" on Foul Play records full length album April 2010,,,12" available now of "Do it To it" (6blocc rmx) and "foul Play rep. feat. Mad Cobra" ,,,upcoming 12" "Dumb it Down/ b/w the Chase feat. Armanni Reign" .. www.foulplayrecords.com



7) What producers are you rating atm?
DS: There are so many new amazing producers i hear every day sometimes its hard to remember! As I stated I’m honored to present to the world the next DNB prodigy Pytchlocka. I’ve always been a huge fan of Gremlinz, really feeling the soulful side from Jayrome, Sol.ID, Dave Shickman, Original Ninja, Kuru, and of course Mr. Atlantic Connection himself...on the harder tip all kinds of material from youngins to o.g.'s....Gridlocks album had some “killz” on it, Tech Itch always twists one to knock you over!

8) Where can we hear more about you?
DS: You can hear more about me on www.gasmrecordings.com, www.myspace.com/thedstar, www.myspace.com/djdownjones,www.p5records.com ALL of which are recieving some the serious needed makeovers needed...

9) Whats your non dnb top ten?
DS:
Down Jones - 'Do it To it ' 6blocc Remix
J.Rabbit - 'I’m So Happy' Play me records
End Boss- "Mudd"- p5 records
Dr. P- "Sweetshop"
DmnDays- "rape escape"
Bar 9 - 'the Beginning'
Craze - "Drop to the Flo" -
Reso- "Rumble feat. Vent"
Noah D. - 'that hardcore tune'
Valta & Minikin- "B.Fed Up" !!!!!


10) whats your dnb top ten?
DS:
Pytchlocka - "March of the Mutilated"- Gasm
Mix Master Doc- "Still Here"- Driven Am
DJunya & Neglect - "Nohmads"- Gasm
Kuru - "howard"-
Morphy & 9Tails Fox- " Disco 3"
Dstar- "40 K (Dstar & Mason rmx)- Gasm
Atlantic Connection- "soul Musiq (Gremlinz rmx)
Sol.ID & Dave Shichman - "Breaking the HAbit"
Original Ninja & NRanges- "Temple"
Morphy & Edward Oberon- "voodoo Stew
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

SMOG vs. BASSHEAD - WMC 2010 - MIAMI

Each week leading up to conference we're gonna post a party we think you should attend.

Below is Smog vs. Basshead on March 25th. I really don't need to say much more about this event, check the lineup....big up my LA fam.

For More Info check out.....
www.SMOGLA.com / www.BASSHEADMUSIC.com

Monday, February 22, 2010

"10 QUESTIONS w/ WILL MILES"




Floridian based producer Will Miles drops by WB Blogs to answer 10 burning questions....

1) Favorite gig of the year so far?
WM: NYE in Raleigh, NC


2) Favorite tune of the year so far?
WM: Kjell - Andersonian

3) One piece of software you can't do without:
WM: FL Studio 9 XXL (extended memory)

4) Will you be attending WMC?
WM: YES YES!

5) What events are you most looking forward too at WMC?
WM:Definetly looking forward to the Stank Love party @ Jazid on the 24th. The monthly dnb event will see its first WMC appearance in 2010. A killer dnb, as well as dubstep line-up will please all who attend. The Bassdrive Showcase with support from the Metalheadz camp is going to again be a must for all the DNB headz and music lovers in general. I'll unfortunately miss Friday night because I'm traveling to Philly to play Droppin' Science @ The Arts Garage. If there are any other shows anyone thinks I should attend, hit me up!

6) What projects do you have lined up this year?
WM:This year's main focus will be on web releases; through the launch of a new website called, "Digital Aspirin" with Eduardo Rodriguez, and my own label "Miles A. Head". I'm also working on an EP with Stereotype. We recently made some noise (literally) with Random Movement who is on tour. I've recently been back to teaching guitar and music theory, privately.

7) What producers are you rating atm?
WM: So many to list...Kjell, D Bridge, Serum, Random Movement, Stereotype, Vapour, Bladerunner, Ed Oberon, Big Bud, Atlantic Connection, Martyn, Breakage, S.P.Y., Flaco, Spectra Soul, Dave Owen, Sabre, Bal, and I do unfortunately rate my own tracks, but not because I think I'm the shit, but because I enjoy the end product of self expression. (The list of producers goes on and on btw).

8) Where can we hear more about you?
WM: Honestly, I am no good at getting the word out there about what it is I'm up to. Thankfully West Bay has an outlet for me to get the written word out there. I'll be blogging on "Digital Aspirin" and you can hit me on AIM-milesadread and I'll give you the skinny. Also facebook and www.myspace.com/milesahead.

9) What's your non-dnb top ten?
WM:
Isley Brothers-Voyage to Atlantis
Busta Rhymes & J Dilla-Takin' What's Mine
Joao Gilberto-Sampa
Guilherme Arantes-Choro Molequinho
Clyde Alexander & Sanction-Got to Get Your Love(Special Kenny Dope Edit)
12th Planet-Control(Skream Remix)
Jakes-3KOut
Stacy Kidd-Let Love Enter
SpongeBob SquarePants intro
Symphony # 9, third movment by Beethoven

10) What's your dnb top ten?

WM:
Ray Keith-Round 2
Kjell-Grand Groove
Will Miles-Die 4 It
Random Movement-A Good Start Say No
A Sides-Rebel Rouser
Bladerunner-Mercenary Dub
Kjell-Andersonian
Will Miles-Milers
Serum & Bladerunner-Chalice
Will Miles & Stereotype-I Know Not Why




Friday, February 19, 2010

MARKY + FRIENDS - AT FABRIC / LONDON

Marky & Friends from Fabric London on Vimeo.

REVIEW: ASIDES & MAKOTO “HOT ROCK” !

Makoto & Asides are creating a swift buzz with a new track currently doing the rounds called “Hot Rock”. Taken from Makoto’s next release on his digital only imprint Human Elements, “Hot Rock” is a wide-open groove, opening up with steady Rhodes chords and jazzy hats that seamlessly roll into live-influenced drum riffs. Asides brings signature to the track dropping a monster bassline which jacks the tune up from martini to scotch creating a perfect edginess for DJs to transition with from smooth to tough from liquid to ruff. Get this.

Out March 15th on Human Elements Digital


Thursday, February 18, 2010

WESTBAY DIGITAL PRESENT... RISE AMERICAS EP volume one


WESTBAY DIGITAL present
THE RISE AMERICAS EP
volume one


Westbay Music Group’s digital imprint makes its 2010 debut w/ Rise Americas EP. A 3 part EP project, Rise Americas Volume One puts the scope on North & South Americas rising drum and bass talent, showcasing a variety of grooves and moods fitting for any preferable aesthetic.

Kicking off the EP is the massive “Cold Sweat” by Brandon Miles & Tricky Pat, a devastatingly dangerous track, “Cold Sweat” rolls in with solid staggered beats and I-rie pads that build and build until the tune unleashes a dramatically big bassline that’s tearing floors apart from LA to New York.

Floridian based artists Will Miles & Stereotype take things a bit smokier with the vocal laden groove “I Know Not Why”. A subtle and sublime roller, “I Know Not Why” screams jazz bar with signature sex-chords & subby-punch bass guaranteed to get the martinis poured & the lights dimmed.

Another Florida favorite, Flaco rolls it out LUSH-like with “Untouchables”. A Fabio BBC Radio One favorite, Flaco delivers big with this track, taking things to higher dimensions with ROLLLED out beats, absolutely lush pads, vocal compliments and a thick bassline! This ones for the dancers inside!

Closing out volume one of The Rise Americas EP is a sensational riff by Divine Elements’ NC producer Doppler. Titled “Landskron Dreams” Doppler creates a canvas of moving piano’s and liquid beats tied together by songstress Jett who elevates this tune with her catchy vocals and angelic voice.

You’re gonna’ love this EP.
Available in March 2010 via iTunes on Westbay Digital by Westbay Music Group

BRANDON MILES + TRICKY PAT "COLD SWEAT"





WILL MILES + STEREOTYPE "I KNOW NOT WHY"






FLACO "UNTOUCHABLES"






DOPPLER "LANDSKRON DREAMS" ft. JETT






Wednesday, December 16, 2009

SOULGOOD [ TONIGHT IN LA ! ]

Great big thanks for all the support at SoulGood this year, it's been incredible to watch this event evolve into a night of beautiful beats and soulful sexy vibes. I wanted to personally invite you to our last event of 2009 tonight to check our very special guests & sets. Starting off the evening will be our resident selecta DankOne [ 9pm - 10pm ] rolling you in with some groovy vibes ala Zero 7, Thievory Corporation, Ivy, Groove Armada & more... Following DankOne we will have our 1st special guest Dexterity [ 10-11:30 ] (who some of you may know under a different moniker) dropping in to some dope rare grooves, funk, soul, classic dance.. you know.. just get things nice and sweaty for our next guest...

At 11:30 Ernest Joy steps to the plate to bring what I expect, is going to be one of the sexiest things SoulGood's had in a while. Hang tight for some straight soulful 4/4 vibes (I'm talkin sonic BLISS). check out Ernest Joy @ http://www.lovebugmusic.com/ for mixes and a bio. At @ 12:30 I'm gonna take to the stage for a very special DNB set with my favorite MC in Los Angeles, Kemst. spiff vibes inside; keep it dubby & deep, get ready. Want to thank, you ALL for all the support this year, it's been an awesome watching this event unfold. Big up for 2010, see you tonight !
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year

- Atlantic Connection


Little Temple Bar
4519 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, California
21+ / dress to impress / 9p-2a
Free w/ RSVP to:
soulgoodness@gmail.com

Saturday, December 5, 2009

ZERO 7 "EVERYTHING UP" FEATURING HENRY BINNS



"Everything Up" featuring Henry Binns from the forthcoming album "Yeah Ghost."
For more on these artist and music, head over to http://www.cafemaroon.com/
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