Contemporary street artist Banksy is well known for dropping politically charged pieces all over the streets of practically every major city in the world. Prints of his works are plastered on canvases and clung to wood frames, mass produced and sent out to hipsters everywhere. His artwork and persona are well respected in not only the street or underground scene, and his … [Read more...]
Annie Mac’s Hottest Record: Be Right There – Diplo and Sleepy Tom
This week, Annie Mac's hottest record in the world is a hot dance track from DJ Diplodocus aka Diplo and Sleepy Tom. I say Diplodocus specifically because this sounds like it could be off a Hollertronix mixtape. "Be Right There," is that old school flavor with a new school kick. The vocal sample is from a 90's R&B hit called, "Don't Walk Away," by R&B triad Jade. I … [Read more...]
Excision Responds to Bassnectar’s Claims About Dubstep
In what seems to be a response to Bassnectar's charged comments regarding the so-called death of dubstep, Excision took to Facebook to express opinions on the subject. He said dubstep is a thing of the past, and Excision didn't so much as defend the genre he helped mold, as he did lay down some knowledge for those of you caught up in this everlasting debate about the in genre. … [Read more...]
G Jones – That Odd EP in the Pit of My Hard Drive
This new G Jones EP, The Odd EP in the Pit of My Hard Drive, sounds like a video game and the score to Star Wars rolled into one album, and it is absolutely fantastic. Futuristic bass music, sprinkled with hints of trap beats and all kinds of dark, romantic flow. As the kids are saying these days, That Odd EP in the Pit of My Hard Drive is pretty lit. In a world where no one … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Surrounded – Far East Movement and T-Mass (ft JVZEL) [BREDNBUTTER]
We are bringing you the first free release from new label, BREDNBUTTER, by Far East Movement and Trap City. The electronic hip hop group from LA, Far East Movement, known mostly for their 2010 hit, "Like A G6," or their role in the 2012 Bingo Players track entitled, "Get Up (Rattle)." And they are back in 2015 with a new label and a heavy new track to celebrate the launch of … [Read more...]
Jack Ü x Arcade Fire, Collaboration in the Works
During the Full Flex Tour in Canada last month, Diplo and Skrillex stopped into Arcade Fire's studio on a day off in Montreal. Pictures from their outing were posted to twitter. Jack Ü (Diplo + Skrillex) are in what looks to be Arcade Fire's Sonovox Studio - doing something with Win and Régine. pic.twitter.com/ovVoOocGvz — Arcade Fire tube (@ArcadeFiretube) July 10, … [Read more...]
Bassnectar Questions Electronic Dance Music; Claims Dubstep is Dead
Lorin Ashton aka Bassnectar recently spoke with the Star Tribune, dishing his feelings about the categorization of music, EDM, and the death of dubstep. He had very positive things to say about Summer Set Festival, which he headlined. He praised the festival's eclectic lineup, and communicated a rather negative attitude towards the labels that confine and suffocate the … [Read more...]
Skrillex Speaks on Deadmau5′ Negative Attitude in Recent Interview
Welcome to another edition of sh*t famous DJs say about each other. At least this news comes from your favorite dance music blog out there. We know how to run more than just the trap, and bird is the word today. Actually, they are Skrillex and Deadmau5. Go figure. The relationship between Skrillex and Deadmau5 started years ago, when Sonny ran into Joel at a HARD event, … [Read more...]
