It appears as if legendary Chicago House artist Frankie Knuckles has passed away at the age of 59. Though no official word has been released yet, fellow Chicago House musicians Paul Johnson, DJ Deeon, and David Morales have all taken to their social media accounts to express their sorrow. Frankie Knuckles was a legend in the industry. He moved to Chicago in 1977 to become … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Ultra 2014 Is Capped Off With Controversy, Next Year’s Location Unknown
Everyone who was glued to their computer screens eating up every second of Miami's larger-than-life Ultra Music Festival this past weekend may have missed some serious rumors circulating about the massive event's fate next year. Although the eye-catching spectacle has consistently grown each year, pulling the biggest names in dance music to the limelight, this year, it may seem … [Read more...]
Mibbs – $100 (AbJo Remix)
One of my favorite SoCal artists and a prominent member of the illustrious Soulection crew, AbJo, just released this remix of Mibbs's $100 off Mibbs' latest The Program EP and his take on the track is absolute fire. One has to appreciate how AbJo waits to bring in the snares, giving them greater impact when they do make an appearance. Automatic addition to the 'ol DJ set... if … [Read more...]
Top Trap Music Related Live Sets @ Ultra 2014: Dillon Francis, DJ Snake, Flosstradamus, Bro Safari [w/ Tracklist]
As we all know from attending Ultra or watching the Ultra 2014 Live stream, there was a huge presence of trap music related artists in the lineup this year. As it should be, because the majority of these guys are constantly pushing the envelope and putting out some of the freshest new music in the dance music scene right now. We put together some of the best sets from artists … [Read more...]
Jack U (Skrillex + Diplo) – Ultra 2014 Live Set [with Tracklist]
Two of the biggest heavy hitters in the game Skrillex + Diplo recently teamed up for their super project Jack U, and lucky for us their set was available via the Ultra Live Stream and Sirius X M radio. For someone not going to ultra, Jack U at Ultra 2014 definitely one of the highlights of the live stream. The dudes dropped a shit ton of exclusives and remixes never heard until … [Read more...]
BANKS – BRAIN (TA-KU REMIX)
Banks getting remixed by Ta-Ku is a match made in musical heaven. He is able to masterfully take Banks' Shlohmo produced single "Brain" and create a beautiful remix. This is the first music Australian based producer has put out in awhile except for his latest Drive Slow, Homie mix and few songs with his side project Howls. This one's up for free download so grab your copy … [Read more...]
Ultra Music Festival 2014 Live Sets (Day 1): Diplo, Tiesto, Zedd, Kaskade, Datsik + More
As we all know, Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week is one of the biggest weeks in dance music of the year. All of the artist that are playing at Ultra are coming down with all of their freshest new material, ready to unleash it on massive crowds of wide pupil concertgoers. We've got a solid list of live sets from a handful of artists that played day 1 at Ultra Music … [Read more...]
Getting #Hurt with LOUDPVCK [Exclusive Interview]
“We take things to the next level, we get a new level of hurt. We needed our own word because before there wasn’t an expression for what we do”. -Kenny Beats (Loudpvck) On a nation-wide tour bent on turning up crowds around the country and dropping trap-infused bangers into the eardrums of their 'hurt' fans, having a quiet day off is a rarity for Kenny Beats and Ryan Marks, … [Read more...]