Last week, one of the young leaders of LA's "beat scene" and Alpha Pup signee Great Dane released his third full-length album (self-titled) and we instantly fell in love with the organic, forward thinking style Great Dane has developed over the last few years. We were lucky enough to get in touch with him between tours to ask a few questions and premiere his first video for … [Read more...]
Low End Theory LA w/ Mr. Carmack, Great Dane, Penthouse Penthouse + Turnup Track of The Week
It's going to be a wild one tonight at Low End Theory at The Airliner Bar in Los Angeles... after two days of the most torrential rain the city has seen in years with no signs of slowing, Daddy Kev aka DK4Prez is putting on what looks to be the show of the year with performances by Mr. Carmack, Great Dane, Penthouse Penthouse, Swindle and of course residents DJ … [Read more...]
Great Dane – i took her to the bay wit me + Show 7/12 @ The Mint
Los Angeles has a lot to offer... weed, women, weather and MUSIC. Today Great Dane, who affiliates with both Team Supreme and the Daddy Kevy Kev's Alpha Pup records, released crunchy bootleg of Chris Brown's Loyal that's absolutely dripping with that unique LA beat scene feel we can't get enough of. I'm particularly fond of the textures used (esp. those wind-chimes, man!) in … [Read more...]
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma Special 420
In 2010 right before the release of Flying Lotus' Cosmogramma and during what I consider to be the height of LA's Low End Theory beat scene movement, the Brainfeeder crew released this absolutely incredible 7 hour psychedelic beat mix (right click and select "Save As" to download that has become a personal 4/20 listening staple. Released through Percussion Lab, this mix is … [Read more...]
BANG! – Low End Theory [Documentary]
Those who are familiar with the Los Angeles beat scene will be no strangers to Low End Theory, the weekly Wednesday night started by Gas Lamp Killer, Daddy Kev, Nocando, D-Styles and Nobody at The Airliner not far from the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. With the help of Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Thom Yorke, Daedelus, Kraddy and other big names, Low End Theory has exploded into … [Read more...]
