We're back with Too Future Thursdays, serving up gourmet hand-picked tunes just for you. In our new WEEKLY installment, we get things started with Maxx Baer's creative Rethink of Hudson Mohawke's Chimes and Rusko's Lytah. We start to slow things down a bit as we get into tracks from Kasbo, noi, P A T H, Sweater Beats. Plenty of rap and hip-hop this week with songs from Logic, … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Pusher x Polar Youth – YAY + Bonus Tracks
Canadian producer Pusher has been crushing this week already releasing collabs with Evoke, Rusko. To cap it off he's dropping an epic tune he made with Polar Youth. The title of the song "YAY" describes this bubbly tune perfectly. With some sparkling synths and an infectious beat, you can't help but to smile. Both of these young producers definitely have bright future ahead of … [Read more...]
Stream Rusko’s New “!” EP
At long last, Rusko's ! EP is set to release tomorrow but you can stream the entire album right now! Despite being a bit disappointed with the initial release of Sunshower, the EP has turned out much better than expected with tracks like Happy Chords, Like A Boss, and Rusko's Theme all rocking that classic "wonky" Rusko feel that keeps me coming back every time (albeit with … [Read more...]
Rusko – Like A Boss
Ever since the announcement of his new EP (entitled "!") I've been anxiously awaiting for more Rusko to surface on the internet. Those of you who read my review of Sunshower know I was a bit disappointed by the track as it seemed to lack that characteristic Rusko "weirdness" that I've come to love and expect from my favorite UK-Los Angelino transplant aka The Wonky King of The … [Read more...]
Bassnectar, Rusko, Big Gigantic & Paper Diamond @ Madison Square Garden
Four of the biggest names in bass music, Bassnectar, Rusko, Big Gigantic and Paper Diamond are set to play at the legendary Madison Square Garden this October. "Tha Gawden" is NYC's biggest venue, fitting over 20,000 people (Staples Center only fits 18,118 with some standing room) and has been host to literally every single legendary musician since it opened its … [Read more...]
Rusko – Sunshower
There are few artists I respect more than the legendary Rusko. The man is the single strongest influence in my career as an electronic musician both because of the extraordinary music he makes and because once upon a time, we were both avid Sony Acid users. Throughout the 'dubstep craze' of recent years, Rusko always maintained his characteristic wonky style of dubstep, … [Read more...]
Riverwest Music Festival Announces Debut Lineup
Making its debut in Chicago over the fourth of July weekend is a new music festival, throwing their hat into the ring. Crowds will line the Chicago River at the corner of Division and Elston in Chicago and be greeted by a plethora of musical acts, ranging from Art Department to Excision. Riverwest Music Festival will run from Friday, July 4th to Sunday, July 6th. The deep … [Read more...]
Brillz Production Tutorial: Making “Ratchet Bitch”
The homie Brillz just uploaded stems and a tutorial teaching how to make the synth used on his track Ratchet Bitch. If you own a copy of Ableton Live and the Massive vst by Native Instruments, Brillz provides and drums and knowledge to help you recreate Ratchet Bitch exactly as he made it. Brillz makes for an excellent teacher, outlining each process and what it does … [Read more...]
