Can’t find too much info on Norway’s Tony Jacobsen other than his stage name “We Are Monsters” and a few cool tracks. His soundcloud page highlights offers a slew of original remix and edit choices, he’s redone a few italo songs, some obscure 80s pop, and some indie numbers and they all sound a-ok. … MORE
In 2012 Swedish group Karl X Johan won a Grammy for “best music video” they have quite a following in Europe but of course the US market hasn’t caught up. They just released a new EP last month of off Sweden’s Emotion label. Now’s a good time to get familiar. … MORE
Tonight we have the pleasure of hosting one of the American electronic music pioneers, The Egyptian Lover. Straight from LA, this dude was dropping bass before many of us were even born. With the help of his trusty Roland TR-808 drum machine, his hit singles including “Egypt, Egypt” and “I Need A Freak” laid the foundation for the vast array of electronic genres from electro to hip-hop to house music. If you’re in the Miami area, stop by and perhaps snag a copy of our limited edition Egyptian Lover posters designed by Kent Hernandez. get your last-minute pre-sales HERE … MORE
As some of you may or may not know Beatport.com holds a remix contest for some selected releases in collaboration with artists and labels. This month their remix contest track of choice is that of Climbers & Blond:ish ‘Town Joker’. Now in the spirit of this, we’ve decided to take the opportunity to showcase an amazing remix made right here in our beautiful city. One that not only brings a great deep dancing vibe to any club floor, but that also represents the many talents this sunny city has to offer as well. … MORE
This Thursday June 6th, Kodex Agency brings to us POMPEYA at Bardot. The band hails from frigid Moscow, Russia yet their music radiates warm lo-fi beats and catchy vocals guaranteed to capture and enamor listeners. To date, POMPEYA has released Tropical (2011), Foursome (2012), as well as a remix compilation of ‘Power’ through Tiger On A Leash. The band is currently signed to No Shame Records and expects to release a full-length album later this year. Treat yourself to a quick interview with lead singer, Daniil Brod, and a free download of their single ‘Y.A.H.T.B.M.F’ HERE as a warm up to debut Miami performance! … MORE
And now for a little deep house. Irish DJ/producer Gavin Herlihy has released tracks off of the most notable house labels of our time: Visionquest, Crosstown Rebels, Culprit, Leftroom, Cocoon, Cadenza, Get Physical and Buzzin Fly. I’m particularly fond of his original style within the now almost mainstream deep house realm and always enjoy the vocal samples in his productions. … MORE
The folks over at Scenery Records have been kind enough to assemble a split titled We Held On with Deep Space Orchestra and Bantam Lions. If you’re in the mood for some steady & spacey house music, I recommend dropping the dough for this one. For me the stand-out track is DSO’s Arif, filled with strong tribal percussion and psychedelic synths. … MORE
I picked this record up in San Francisco at the legendary Amoeba store. There’s a good mix of disco and some acidy stuff. The EP sounds like it could have been put out in either 1970-something or 90-something and the Phuture cover is pretty cool. Upon further investigation I found that this is… … MORE
Yesterday Mount Kimbie released their sophomore album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth off Warp Records and after a few listening sessions, I have to agree with my friend and cohort Gooddroid when she said that “the future of bass music is not bass music.” Of course, that’s an bold statement to make, but it’s very clear that for Mount Kimbie, a post-rock-ish trajectory is there. … MORE
Some great edits for your Sunday. You can find Slow It Down slowing it down all over European dance floors this summer (although their music isn’t really that slow). We love their edits and more so love that lots of them are available fo free. … MORE