April Chart

1. Homework - Fissa Tune
2. Paul Chambers - Yeah! Techno
3. Foamo - Centavo (buy)
4. David Keno - Upside Down (buy)
5. Sandro Silva and Anjiro Rijo - Fifty What (Dem Slackers Remix) PP
6. Gucci Vump - Sha! Shtil! (L-Vis 1990 Remix) PP
7. Lazy Rich - Funkjet (Jay Robinson & SupaBeatz Remix) PP
8. Sidney Samson feat. Lady Bee - Shut Up and Let It Go (Bass Kleph Remix) (buy)
9. Ricky Vaughn - Jungle King
10. Dolby Anol - Weapons Of Mass Distraction PP
PP=Previously Posted

Deadmau5 Live at Coachella 2010!

Man, as days go by, it starting to look like ever single set at Coachella was recorded. Lucky for you guys, I found Deadmau5's entire mind-melting set from Coachella, floating around the interweb. And the quality ain't half bad! If anyone finds an official tracklist, be sure to post it in the comment section. Enjoy!

Deadmau5 Live at Coachella 2010 DSCO's favorite!

Bonus:
Pryda - Rakfunk
Vandalism - Throw Your Hands Up (Angger Dimas Remix) DSCO approved!

Exclusive Interview With Ben Oprstu

Ben Oprstu is an up and coming DJ/producer from Los Angeles whose high energy performances and unique talents make him one of my favorite local talents. Ben has taken the main stage at the legendary Avalon, he's torn it up at multiple DANCEiSM events, and has even dropped a badass original. Trust me when I say, this guy will be a presence in the LA dance music culture for many years to come. Recently, I had the chance to ask him some questions and he was gracious enough to answer them very genuinely and candidly. I present you all with the exchange. Enjoy.

DSCO: Let's begin by having you give the DSCOTECH readers a little background information about yourself.

Ben Oprstu: Hi my name is Ben Oprstu, I and some friends started DANCEiSM back in 2008. I am a DJ and producer as well as a nightlife culture enthusiast. I believe in DANCE as a form of art and expression to connect people. We can make the world a better place with less fear, and I believe that by dancing we can connect with one another and ourselves to alleviate the fear that exists in our world. I also write for a blog called DANCE CONNECTION which features many great artistic and fun events in L.A. I love meeting new people so feel free to drop me a line! http://facebook.com/benoprstu

DSCO: Now that our readers know you a little better, let the good times roll. Everyone has that one track that initially brought them into the Electronic music culture. For instance, when I first heard Daft Punk’s Around the World, that was it, I was hooked. What was track or group of tracks sucked you into this culture?

Ben Oprstu: I've been into electronic music since napster came out really, I just typed Techno in the search and got all these great artists. At the time i was really into hiphop so it was natural for me to freak out when I heard Mr. Oizo's Analog Worm Attack, it was so cutting edge, with its grimy synths, vinyl sound, and crazy swing. I know some people will think this is blasphemy but I heard Daft Punk and thought they were alright. Mr. Oizo's Analog Worms Attack, thats when I was like OMG this is SIIICCCKKK.

Ben Oprstu: The scene i'm in now, (if you want to call it that) was first introduced to me (ironically) through Daft Punk's myspace. On their top friends, there was this weird guy in a m&m's costume, his name was Busy P. I heard Chop Suey and BAM I was in it.

DSCO: Your release titled Jungle Game, made quite the splash here in LA and even got some remix attention from friends of the blog, PeaceTreaty. How does it feel to have one of your tracks remixed by other artists?

Ben Oprstu: It feels great! I'm currently putting together an EP with other friends Robot Love, Asaa, Relgion, Illimental, Spider Werks, Domotron maybe too? Its really exciting for me because its my first track and to receive so much support from others makes me feel like im apart of something bigger. Its a really weird feeling hearing your song reinterpreted through other people at first, but like that Peace Treaty track is out of this world, I drop that one all the time hahah.

DSCO: Whenever I see you take the stage at an event, you look genuinely stoked, comfortable and ready to rip. What’s your secret? Gin & tonic or what? 

Ben Oprstu: hahah I'm glad you say that, sometimes i'm a lil nervous for big shows its like jumping into a cold pool. I'm timid to go in, but once i'm in, it's awesome! You know I suppose it'd be good to tell you and fans that i don't actually drink that often, nor do i encourage it. I stay drug free too. The real secret is in energy. I meditate, practice, and pray before going on. Not in a religious sense, I just call to the universe to bring in great things. I've been doin musical performance for a long time, at least 8 years, so in part it's also just experience.

DSCO: I’ve seen you open your set with a quick beat-boxing session, which is something that I found very unique to your performances. How did you first come to discover your beat-boxing talent? What made you decide to incorporate this talent into you DJ set?

Ben Oprstu: I jumped into beatboxing after a friend showed me Rahzel "If your mother only knew" OMG that blew my mind! I just thought, "hey if he can do it, so can i!". Beatboxing actually propelled me into music, which lead me into joining Robot Love as a live band, and then eventually starting DJing as Ben Oprstu. It's simple choice to bring this in to my dj set, it gets the crowd going, grabs everyones attention and starts the party!!!

DSCO: The internet has allowed for producers, event promoters, and especially artists to promote their brand to the entire world. How do you think this effects the party culture? Does it effect it positively or negatively?

Ben Oprstu: Hmmm positive! It allows people to get out to the world! DANCEiSM's initial promotional network started virtually through facebook. It was a huge plus for us. Now i make a couple emails and get out to thousands of people through a blog post. It opens the worlds resources to an otherwise inaccessible world of corporate record labels n such. As far as parties are concerned, I think it helps because it forces innovation. Me and friends made DANCEiSM a party we would want to go to and thus the body paint, installations and cool shit were added hahah. I'm also experimenting with an events blog which you guys should all check out, http://danceconnectla.com , I guess im interested in seeing how a site can effect events because if they're all put in juxtaposition then they have to compete in some way (creatively) or if events want to be featured they need some kind of artistic integrity. I'm into the long term development of events, I ask how events effect the masses and how will this effect us over time?

DSCO: I really enjoy reading your blog for anything and everything LA. Tell our readers a little bit about your blog, DanceConnectLA.

Ben Oprstu: Oh thanks! im glad you like it. Well in short DANCE CONNECTION is a connector. We aim to connect people to great fun & fantastic events, artists, shows, bands, and places in LA. We exclude all stuff of mainstream thought, because L.A. is so big and disconnected a lot of great underground go by every weekend, we're here to help those looking for a more meaningful experience find it, its about having fun in all sorts of places.

DSCO: You are also a part of DANCEiSM, a collective group of artists who also happen to throw some of the sickest events in LA. Run us through a typical night at a DANCEiSM party? What does DANCEiSM have in store for us in the future have?

Ben Oprstu: My night at DANCEiSM or a visitor's night? For me, it's a mix of emotions, I'm reallly excited and know i'll have fun, but I'm also a lil worried, it's like a baby of ours and it needs to be taken care of. Last minute things can pop up, like problems at the door, or equipment can fail. I normally start at 9:30 by going up to the door making sure all my friends are in, run backstage and say hello to all the talent. Grab a bunch of stickers and start welcoming all the guests and offering stickers. I then get bodypaint decaling on me, and take a photo in the booth, (always key for new profile pics ;P ). At that point I can say whatup to all my friends and fans and spread the positive energy through out the party. Then i run back stage and work with the crowd, making sure everyone's having the best time and upping the vibes. MC a little bit, and if i'm djing I'll do a little pre-meditation. By the time it's 11:30 the party should be off the hook and by 12:30 fully up and pumping fists, from that point it's goes by in a blur much like a roller coaster. For new comers come dressed in your best fun and colorful and expect to meet some new faces and make new friends or lovers? hehe I've heard many people meet their g/fs b/fs at danceism, kinda interesting to me. For a lot of people it's a place to "let your hair down" a bit from everyday society.

Ben Oprstu: DANCEiSM has a lot of things planned for fall 2010, and spring 2010. As DANCEiSM, we will go to new places we've never been before and start cranking out the releases of our artists like there's no tomorrow. Got lots of planning to do...

DSCO: Now for some fun. What would you prefer, DJ-ing a killer, rocking party or spending some studio time creating originals?

Ben Oprstu: I'm a live performance kinda guy, a big part of what drives me is getting to stand on stage, have a fricken amazing time, sharing positivity with the crowd and moving massive energy. I definitely love djing a rocking party, but I'm at this point in my career dj I need to spend more time in the studio creating originals. So i'd have to say more studio time, because it's ultimately going to improve my ability to play more shows to larger audiences.

DSCO: Lastly, what can we expect from you in the future? Do you have any new releases in the works?

Ben Oprstu: Expect a full release of Jungle Game EP on a record label with some great remixes, and I got two new tracks in the works right now, one's almost done. Also maybe a whole series of mixtapes or volumes as I'd call it, Moonlight Diaries, something deep to listen to at night while your driving on the highway.

DSCO: It was a pleasure speaking with you, thank you for taking the time to speak with us.

Ben Oprstu: Thanks Ruben, love your blog! Keep it up!!

Be sure to check out Ben Oprstu's facebook and myspace! And if you happen to be lucky enough to live in LA, be sure to attend the monthly dance extravaganza called DANCEiSM.

WOW! It's 2manydjs!!!

Check out this new straight-up mental track that was dropped by none other than 2manydjs at this years Hipster Fest 2010, I mean Coachella : P! It's titled Yeah, Techno! by Paul Chambers. Just a complete monster of a track.

Biggest Bonus Ever:
I present to you the entire 2manydjs set from Coachella 2010, enjoy!
2manydjs Live at Coachella Musica Festival 2010 DSCO just came in his pants! no seriously, get a towel.

Cheers to GottaDanceDirty for the find.

Seanie Will's Don't Stop EP & Promo Mix

Seanie Will has released a party-ready promo mix to support his new EP titled Don't Stop, which dropped yesterday on Junodownload. This mix is extremely high energy and in your face. I love the way Seanie Will utilizes the drums of each particular track. It's sounds like variations of the same drum pattern, which adds to the overall collectiveness of the mix. The genre variations, from Nu-disco to Dutch house, really helps keep the listeners interested and focused on the mix the entire time. The mash-ups are clean and well appreciated. Specifically, his use of vocals over other tracks, which immediately pleases the listeners auditory holes. Overall, a very good mix. Grab it below.

Seanie Will Don't Stop Promo Mix

Now let's take a look at Seanie Will's new EP. Seanie Will's Don't Stop EP consist of three originals and two remixes. The title track, Don't Stop, gets the listener boppin' with a catchy vocal lead accompanied by wicked snare drums and tribal kicks. The next track titled Hit Me was made for the dance floors with its' smooth synthesizers and b-more style drums. The third track and my personal favorite titled Wuuaaaa, brings more of that b-more style of drums and really breaks-down quite nicely. The first remix that accompanies the Don't Stop EP is done by Cobra Krames. He remixes the track Hit Me into what first appears as dancehall killer, and then after the first break-down, the track begins to slow, revealing a hip-hop stunner. An interesting concept if you ask me. The next remix was done by Mr. Vega. The talented Mr. Vega manages to turn Wuuaaaa into a warehouse rave monster filled with bass and heavy synth. Throughout the EP, the hip-hop influence is very apparent through the old hip-hop vocals samples and the don't-let-up-style synth leads, which makes the EP refreshing and new. Overall, Seanie Will's first EP ends up being a hit. Below are some tracks off the EP, but be sure to grab the full EP here.

Seanie Will - Don't Stop EP

1. Don't Stop

2. Hit Me

3. Wuuaaaa DSCO's favorite!

4. Hit Me (Cobra Krames Remix)

5. Wuuaaaa (Mr. Vega Remix) DSCO approved!

Bonus:

Khia - My Neck My Back (Shlohmo Remix)

Sounds Like New Fake Blood To Me

Skip to the 1:30 minute mark, and then stick it out until the drop which occurs at 2:11. Apparently, Fake Blood came into this gig ready to melt the faces off every scantly clad attendee. I cannot wait for this to drop!

Swedish House Mafia Drops 'One'

Swedish House Mafia, the electronic supergroup composed of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, has recently dropped the much anticipated track titled One. The track was first heard at this years WMC in Miami and has been receiving large amounts of attention ever since. The song itself is extremely epic. It starts out with a quite ambiguous, zipper-like breakdown that drops the listener into the massive synth chords that make up the entire track. Be sure to buy the 320 version of One on Beatport, it's well worth it.

Swedish House Mafia - One DSCO's favorite!

Bonus:
Sidney Samson feat. Lady Bee & Bizzey - Let's Go (PH Electro Remix Edit)

Sidney Samson Destroys LA!

Here is some fanastic evidence of what Sidney Samson did to Los Angeles this past Saturday at the Hollywood Palladium. He murdered everyone! He's a monster I tell ya'! But seriously now, someone please bring this guy back to LA as soon as possible.

Bonus:
Sidney Samson's newest release remixed by Bass Kleph. Enjoy!

Saturday Night Feva #4

Disco music fills a hole inside me that allows for good feeling to occur. If you know me personally, you'll catch me constantly cursing to the heavens, asking with remorse, why I wasn't born in this golden age of dance. It signifies an era of female promiscuity, groovy clothing, and party-favors. Whats not to like? Not a single thing that's what.

Get Down With Funky-Ass Self:
Heatwave - Boogie Nights
Parliament Funkadelic - Flashlight
The Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive DSCO's favorite!

Foamo's Mix for Saturday Sessions

The UK electro-wizz-kid who goes by the name of Foamo, just released one of the sickest mixes i've heard all year! The quality of mixing and overall creativity allows the listener to imagine themselves in a club, watching Foamo tear the roof off the place from only 10 feet away. His mind-blowing track selection varies greatly, from grimy house to wobbly filth, and even a tad bit of club bangers. And, as an added bonus, listeners get a chance to hear the ridiculous remix done by Egyptrixx of Brodinski's unreleased killer app called Arnold Classics. Basically, it's just one hour of good ol' aural pleasure (ey, get your head out the gutta'). Probably the biggest draw this mix contains is that it contains a truck-load of unreleased tracks. These tracks just come out of every which way and Foamo manages to mix them so well, the results are results. Take a peek at the star-studded tracklist below and snag a couple tracks while you're at it.

Foamo - Saturday Sessions Mix 

Tracklist:
Roska - Squark DSCO approved!
The Martin Brothers - Duckface (kyes edit)
Tony Senghore - If you came here
Round Table Knights - Calypso Get your tropic on.
Highbloo - My Orkestra
Foamo - Centavo
Boy 8 Bit - The Keep
Major Lazer - When You hear the Bassline (Tony Senghore remix)
Foamo - Jookie
Felix Cartal - World Class Driver (Harvard Bass remix)
LA Riots - The Drop
Zinc - Music Makers
Oliver Twizt - Gangsterdam
Mele - Mugged
Crookers ft Roisin Murphy - Royal T (Foamo remix)
Clouds - Liquid
Brodinski - Arnold Classics (Egyptrixx remix) DSCO's favorite!
Busy Signal - Tic Toc (Greenmoney remix)
Hot Chip - I feel better (ill blu remix)
Miike Snow - Silvia (Sinden remix)
Kito ft Reija Lee - LFO

Dolby Anol Brings The Sandy Bitches

Dolby Anol has recently released their new EP titled, Sandy Bitches on Tigerbass Records. The three track EP just fucking bangs . . . and hard might I add! The first track, titled Weapons of Mass Distraction (which i'm assuming is alluding to some lovely female's fun-bags), starts off immediately with a recognizable vocal sample of one of the tyrannical senior girls from the cult classic movie, Dazed and Confused, demanding an air-raid from her incoming class-women. Her voice begins to echo and transpose a few octaves lower, as the background track begins to take center stage and develops into a massive force. The track then drops into a frenzy of fuck-me-my-ears-are-bleeding synthesizer and crazy high pitched bleeps. The second track titled She Didnt, which is the weakest track of the three, begins with a repetitive bleep that drops into a decent hook and melody. Not my favorite, but the other two bombs make up for it. Calling Colin, the third track which turned out to be my personal favorite, makes nice and refreshingly unique work of the synthesizer bleeps and stabs. It's definitely the grooviest and most danceable of the three, as it occasionally throws in some French house elements, but never lets you get comfortable being away from the bouncy mayhem. Overall, a great EP with two monster tracks. Check out Dolby Anol's myspace here.

Sandy Bitches EP:

1. Weapons of Mass Distraction

2. She Didnt

3. Calling Colin DSCO's favorite!

I highly recommend buying the full EP on Beatport. It's worth it.

Bonus Anol:
Dolby Anol - Cameroon
Dolby Anol - Your Woman (White Town Cover) SICK.
Dolby Anol - Heather I'm Dry (Anol Edit)

Die Antwoord Perfoming at Hard L.A. MIA

These bros. are performing at HARD L.A. MIA. Should be one awesome, twisted ass, fucked up party. Are these dudes for real or what? Something tells me that the marketing team behind these trio is made up of Albert Einstein and Steven Hawkin. Pure genius. Here are a few mp3's so you can educate yourself on the musical sensation that is Die Antwoord.

Buy Tickets to HARD L.A. MIA - Los Angeles

Next Level Beats:

Die Antwoord - Zee Side DSCO approved!

Die Antwoord - Wat Womp

Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja

Die Antwoord - Fish Paste DSCO approved!

Bonus:

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix) DSCO approved!

Tracks On Repeat

Sometimes it gets to the point where I am enjoying so many tracks at once, it's truly difficult to single out one artist to do a post on. So instead i'm doing a massive track post. Enjoy these tracks that i've had on repeat for several days on end.

Gucci Vump - Sha! Shtil! (L-Vis 1990 Remix) DSCO approved!

Mom & Dad - Judas (Dem Slackers Remix) Pleasant ear bleeding.

Rusko - Do You Want To Have A Party Rusko's new hit.

Radiohead - Everything In The Right Place (Gigamesh / DiscoTech Remix) DSCO's favorite!

Sandro Silva and Anjiro Rijo - Fifty What (Dem Slackers Remix)  DSCO approved!

As always, support the artists by going to Beatport and snatching up what's good!

Ricky Vaughn's Jungle Rage EP

Happy Holidays! Today I have for you a debut EP from Puerto Rico's  own Ricky Vaughn, titled Jungle rage. When I sat down to listen to this EP, I was pleasantly surprised to find both, a solid debut EP and a new upcoming artist that shows promise for the future. Let's start with the title track, Jungle Rage. It is a big hall house banger armed with Dutch house synths stabs, bleeps and a massive kick for added shock value. The second track titled Jungle King brings the jungle concept into fruition. It's a blend between classic Afrojack style with French Fries' Senta-like chopped up Portuguese. Both good things if you ask me. I imagine this track will be used as an atomic-dance--bomb so to speak. You know, the one that gets all the drunks bouncing around like crackheads. The third track, Four Tres Two Uno is similarly styled to Jungle King, same attributes like the choppy vocals and Dutch house drum patterns, but doesn't execute quite as well. It's a good track, but doesn't compare to the epic Jungle King. The last track, titled Jungle Rat, throws you deep into the jungle with trance-inducing drums, crazy ethnic percussion and heavy synth-work. The bonus track included is a remix of Jungle Rat done by Death of You, which capitalizes on the the heavy synth of the original and pounds it deep into your skull. Two thumbs up on my part. Go get this thing!

Ricky Vaughn - Jungle Rage EP
1. Jungle Rage
2. Jungle King DSCO's favorite
3. Four Tres Two Uno
4. Jungle Rat
5. Jungle Rat (Death of Your Remix)
Buy the entire EP on Junodownload.

Now for the 420 related tracks and a laugh.
Tracks:
PeaceTreaty - 420

Dirty Disco Youth - Brains...Off
Daft Punk - High Life (DubCHI Remix)

Laugh:

Rynecologist Still Thinking Mixtape

This mix might be somewhat old, but I doubt most of you have heard it. When I first laid my ears on this mix, I was immediately impressed by the sheer number of mashups Rynecologist managed to achieve. Some of the mashups were extremely unlikely, such as Q Lazzarus' Goodbye Horses eerie vocals mixed in with Santiago & Bushido's Head Trick and then Tiga's Shoes gets thrown in there for good measure. The example I listed above is only one of many complicated mashups featured in the Still Thinking Mixtape. This isn't your typical mixtape that simply plays out one song with some effects here and there. It is one seamless, collective body of work that allows each track to keep their original personality, while blending them together to create a new auditory experience.  I highly recommend giving this one a rip. Tracklist after the jump.

Rynecologist Still Thinking Mixtape

Favorite track from Still Thinking:
Santiago & Bushido - Head Trick
Malente & Dex - Hyperactive (Bobmo Remix)

Introducing Deadmau5's New LED Mau5head

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The first video below best illustrates the brand new and extremely impressive Mau5head. The video after that one is to show everyone how much of a fucking beast Deadmau5 is. HappyCoachella everyone!

New LED Mau5 Head!

Fuck Me, Right?

A very appropriate track that fits the tone:

Lonley Island - Jizz In My Pants (Cousin Cole House Edit)

Nadastrom & Riva Starr Make A Splash

Nadastrom has once again managed to impress me. They've done it again with this extremely proper remix of Pase Rock's Nights. Man, there is not a single thing I don't like about this track. The chopped up vocals work, the breakdown hits, and the perpetual flow is undeniable. If your listening Nadastrom, more like this please! Do youself a favor and check out more of Nadastrom here.

Pase Rock - Nights (Nadastrom Remix)

Also, be sure to check out Made To Play's If Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade - Remixes, or better known as I Was Drunk Remixes Pt. 2, on Beatport. Here are two of my favorite remixes of Riva Starr's I Was Drunk. I've been bangin' to these for a while now. Enjoy.

Riva Starr - I Was Drunk (PTM Remix)

Riva Starr - I Was Drunk (Douster Remix)

8-Bit Fucks Your Shit!

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (O-God Remix)

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Most of you might have already heard about this dance machine, but for those of you who haven't, holy shit are you in for a treat. Duck Sauce (A-Trak & Armand Van Helden) recently dropped their new track titled Barbra Streisand (evidently named after the superstar vocalist) at Ultra Music Festival in Miami just a few weeks back. It hasn't even been released, but wouldn't you know it, someone managed to do a remix of Duck Sauce's latest. O-God put his own twist on what quite possibly may be the biggest dance number of 2010, and did so with great success. You have to grab this remix, it will hold you off until the official release.

Check out Barbra Streisand being dropped at Ultra!


Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (O-God Remix) DSCO approved!

Pogo - Upular (Rynecologist Helium Rework)

This absolute masterpiece will become one of your favorites as soon as you press play. Pogo does some of the most interesting remixes of movies I have ever experienced. He cuts and repositions these film audio clips in such a way that as a listener, you loses yourself so effortlessly into the depth of his work. Rynecologist, a rising star supported by Boy Noize, Justice, and Duck Sauce to name a few, does a simple rework that turns the original remix into a dance number. Although the rework varies slightly from the original remix, it still finds a way to make the track much more interesting and club worthy.

Pogo - Upular (Rynecologist Helium Rework) Genuis.

Here is the video of the original remix. It proves itself to be a visual marvel as well.

Bonus:
I've been listening to a lot of Lykke Li lately and I have to say her voice is absolutely angelic. I just couldn't resist.
Kleerup - Until We Bleed (feat. Lykke Li) Angel voice.

EDIT: Afrojack's New Bomb Has Dropped!

All this dude knows is bangers. He is now responsible for transforming the biggest track in Electronic Dance music into a Dutch House masterpiece. He's a monster! Hide the women and children! Afrojack is back at it again!

EDIT: It's here! Enjoy!
Benny Benassi - Satisfaction (Afrojack Remix)

Mowgli April Mix & I Want Everything EP

Mowgli has released his April Mix and might I say, it is delightful. The mix is filled with DeadFish talent, giving you the best in Tech house and Jungle madness. The natural flow that this mix has is incredible, it's just so seamless. At some points, the listener ends up scratching their head in confusion, wondering what song just ended and what song just began? I highly recommend downloading this mix, and popping it into your ipod for those long drives. Tracklist after the jump.

MOWGLI APRIL MIX - DeadFish podcast 4/10

Mowlgi has also recently released his new EP titled I Want Everything on his own label, DeadFish Audio. The EP features two tracks, I Want Everything and Panacea. It's typical Mowgli, with his masterful use of a catchy vocal and some groovy tribal drums. As typical with almost all Mowgli releases, the EP proves itself to be a must have with two bumpin' tracks. I recommend snabbin' that mix, and immediately after that, head over to Beatport to buy the his newest EP. Sounds like a plan to me!

Mowgli Favorites:
Mowgli - Nu Skool (Camel Remix)
Mowgli - London to Paris
Round Table Knights - Belly Dance (Mowgli Remix)
Check out Mowlgi's blog here.

Dem Slackers & Fake ID - Working Title

I love Electronic music that makes blood ooze from places you didn't even know existed. Heavy metal used to fill this animalistic urge inside me, but it seems my ears have evolved to bigger and better things. Dem Slackers & Fake ID have teamed up to deliver us with a track so heavy, dare I say, so fucking gnarly, it is best suited for times of war, destruction, and numerous other stressful occasions. Dem Slackers & Fake ID's Working Title creates an image in my head of our beloved Daft Punk robots ingesting the horrid substance that is PCP, and going absolutely berserk, destroying everything in their sights. Don't just take my crazy, non-sensical word for it. Do yourself a favor and explode your eardrums below. Cheers to ChemicalJump for the find.

Dem Slackers & Fake ID - Working Title DSCO FUCKING APPROVED!

Bonus:
I have been in love with this track as of late. You should love it too, so here you go.
Jinder - Youth Blood (12th Planet & Flinch Remix) DSCO approved!

Jay Robinson's Rawr EP

Cheap Thrill's(Hervé's Record Label) Jay Robinson has recently released an EP titled Rawr on LU10 Records. Rawr contains four self-titled tracks; Jay Robinson's Original Mix, Detboi's Remix, SupaBeatz's Remix, and Kitch n' Sync's Remix. Below are videos, audio clips, and numerous song descriptions of each track previously listed. Enjoy!

Jay Robinson's Original Mix is a straight up festival banger. The track is led by a perpetually building bassline that hypnotizes, and a catchy trumpet riff that knocks you off your rocker!

Jay Robinon - Rawr (Original Mix Clip)

Detboi turns Rawr into a fidget house masterpiece with chopped up loops and a bouncy bass. Detboi's Remix brings somewhat of an ethnic feel to the original, creating more a variety of musical vibes within the four track EP.

Jay Robinson - Rawr (Detboi Remix Clip)

SupaBeatz creates a house number, with an up-beat piano riff taking the limelight this time. It kind of sounds like a folk song gone nutty with the interesting use of the trumpet and vocals.

Jay Robinson - Rawr (SupaBeatz Remix Clip)

Kitch n' Sync creates a fantastic Tech house track that I know for a fact will get played out copious amounts of times. My personal favorite of the four tracks, Kitch n' Sync simplifies the track composition, while simultaneously emphasizing the alien bleeps found in the Original Mix.

Jay Robinson - Rawr (Kitch n' Sync Remix Clip)

Purchase the Rawr EP here.

Bonus:
Lazy Rich - Funkjet (Jay Robinson & SupaBeatz Remix) DSCO approved!

Introducing Mr. Vega

Brooklyn based musician, Mr. Vega, recently dropped a spectacular French house EP titled I'm Crazy Baby. The two tracks included in the EP are similar in style, yet unique in their execution. The tracks are titled, I'm Crazy Baby and Don't Kiss The Kroc. The track titled I'm Crazy Baby is a disco dance floor sensation filled with catchy vocals, groovy basslines and dangerously smooth percussion. While, Don't Kiss The Kroc, kicks up the bpm's and puts more emphasize on a young woman's vocals, repeating the title of the track (not to excess of course). Most importantly, both tracks get people on the dancefloor shaking uncontrollably. Grab the EP below and be sure to check out Mr. Vega's Soundcloud for updates.

I'm Crazy Baby EP
Mr. Vega - I'm Crazy Baby
Mr. Vega - Don't Kiss The Kroc

In added news, Mr. Vega is preparing to drop a new EP on April 20th, titled Whopper Junior. It's quite a departure from his I'm Crazy Baby EP, as he his newest EP veers towards an Electro house vibe, rather than a Disco feel. This EP is reminiscent of such artists like AC Slater and Foamo, with it's heavy bass-ridden synthesizer taking the spotlight. I recommend checking out the two track EP below and purchasing the tracks when they are made available.
Whopper Junior by Mr_Vega_Music

New Crystal Castles Coming Soon!

Oh boy, am I happy to be posting this. Crystal Castles is preparing to release a new record on April 17th on Fiction Records/Lies Records. Their new release will feature their new single, Doe Deer, which I've been hearing around the waterhole, is going to be a straight killer! Included in the EP will be three unreleased tracks recorded all the way back in 2004. You can all expect their signature 'Atari drowning in spilled coffee' sound to be in full swing, as they get ready to go on tour across the U.S. with Destructo (Gary Richards) & Co. Word of caution: I saw Crystal Castles once at HARD Summer 2009 and I have to say, it was not a very good performance. Though, people that have seen them previous to that event spoke rather highly of their act. If you do go see them live, just cross your fingers Alice Glass isn't too inebriated as she gets on stage, this is absolutely key for a good performance ; ).

Their newest release will contain:
A1 - "Doe Deer"
A2 - "Mother Knows Best" (2004 Guitar Version)
B1 - "Insectica" (2004 Guitar Version)
B2 - "Seed" (2004 Guitar Version)

Crystal Castles will be making an appearance in the following cities:

In order to promote their new record and upcoming tour, Lies Records have released several quality remixes. I recommend downloading the entire set of three below.

8-bit Pornography:

Crystal Castles - Crimewave (Midnight Conspiracy Remix) DSCO <3's

Crystal Castles - Black Panther (Story of Isaac Remix)

Crystal Castles - Baptism (Optimus Prime Cover) (removed by request)

Saturday Night Feva #3

Saturday Night Feva is back this week, and with a vengeance. Today i'm bringing you the best in Disco house. Disco at circa 128 beats per minute? Uh.... yes please! In my opinion, Disco house music is simply the modernization of original Disco music. The passing of the torch if you will. Today I present you all with two masters of the genre. Louis La Roche and Treasure Fingers. They have this shit on lock! Louis La Roche brings that irresistibly sensual French house touch, filled with chopped up riffs and lots of brass work. His music can be categorized as smile inducing, as it lifts spirits effortlessly. Treasure Fingers on the other hand, is best thought of 70's funk, reincarnated. This brother's music just oozes with soul. You'll be dancing in no time as soon as you have a listen to any of his tracks featuring his heavy use of high-pass filters. What they both share in common is their use of soft, delicate voices (and sometimes screams) that create a melodius, yet danceable musical tune. Essentially, they are both fantastically groovy. Get some.

Da Funk:
Treasure Fingers - Cross The Dancefloor (LifeLike Remix)
Treasure Fingers - What Am I Supposed To Do DSCO approved!
Louis La Roche - Super Soaker
Louis La Roche - Malfunction DSCO approved!

Extra Funk:
MyKill - Flashback DSCO approved!

Exclusive Interview With PeaceTreaty

The LA based electronic duo that is PeaceTreaty, is receiving unbelievable hype as of late, and for good reason. They are constantly releasing monster tracks that demolish a dance floor to smithereens, what seems like every week. With continued support from electronic music's biggest acts, their is no chance these dudes are slowing down anytime soon. Keep your peepers on these two, their going to be BIG. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask the duo somes questions. Here is the exchange:

DSCO: First off, thank you both for taking the time to speak with the me, i’m a big fan of your work.

PT (Josh Anaya & Sam Hiller): Thanks for wanting to interview us! We really appreciate you helping us spread our music to the masses!

DSCO: Tell the DSCOTECH readers a little bit about yourselves. When did you guys first start producing electronic music?

PT: We both started producing in 2009, but not together. Josh started on his own with a laptop and FL Studio, and I went to the SAE Institute in Hollywood for 6 months and learned primarily Logic and Ableton, so we're each bringing something different to the table which is nice.

DSCO: How did PeaceTreaty first come to be? Are you both involved in the producing process? Or does one handle the DJ portion and the other takes care of the beats?

PT: Josh started PeaceTreaty last year. We've known each other for a while because we both DJ in the same circles here in LA, and we'd always talked about getting together to produce, so finally early this year we did and then PeaceTreaty became a duo! We both produce and we both DJ, PeaceTreaty = Teamwork! Haha

DSCO: At this point in time in the electronic music culture, everyone and their mother is killing it. In your guy’s opinion, which artists are kickin’ ass and taking names?

PT: Oh man, it's nuts right now. There is more good EDM music being made than ever before, and there are so many great producers tearing down genre boundaries, which I think is what we really respect the most in an artist. Some of our favorites would have to be Laidback Luke, Dada Life, 12th Planet, Sub Focus, Afrojack, Camo UFO's, Bassnectar, Sharooz, the Bloody Beetroots, Fake Blood, Boys Noize...we could go on for a while haha.

DSCO: I’m constantly drooling over that signature PeaceTreaty sound. It seems like all you guys know how to do is create banger tracks. How would you guys describe your sound?

PT: Well one of the first things people hear when they listen to PeaceTreaty is the dirty dutch house influence, which is definitely there. However, we try really hard not to stick to close to one sound. When starting a track we never have any particular sound in mind, the sound of the songs just kind of take shape as a part of the writing process. As we progress and evolve you'll definitely be hearing all sorts of different sounds in our tracks...dubstep, breaks, electro, it's all going to pop up here and there. Our next bootleg is a Mowgli remix that sounds nothing like anything we've put out. However, there is one thing we like to do often with PeaceTreaty, and that's make bangers!

DSCO: Tell us a little bit about your Funk N’ Deep EP. What can my readers expect from the two tracks featured on the EP?

PT: The EP is scheduled to come out digitally on May 3rd through Ho-Ju Records and will contain two tracks, an A and a B side. The first is our original "Funk in da Ganja," which is of course a tribute to one of our favorite pastimes and creative ingredients. The second track is a collaboration between PeaceTreaty and a good friend of ours, Disk Jo Slim, called "Deepher Insideher." It's a dutch/electro track based around the Harddrive classic "Deep Inside"

DSCO: What do you prefer, creating originals or remixing someone else’s track?

PT: We love doing both! We've been pretty lucky to get a bunch of remix opportunities recently from awesome artists with great tracks so those are a lot of fun. And of course we love making bootlegs, there's something really challenging about remixing a track w/o the stems that we enjoy a lot, it's the creative sampling I suppose. And we do enjoy doing originals as well. We had a lot of fun with the EP, and we're definitely looking forward to doing more stuff of our own.

DSCO: What does the future hold for PeaceTreaty? Any bitchin’ collaborations to look forward to? Any performances planned for the near future?

PT: We've got a stack of remixes and bootlegs that we're continually working on. We should have a remix coming out soon on Kissy Sell Out's label San City High, and also a remix of the Disco Villain's latest and a remix of a new track by an artist called Kissed With a Noise called Get Buck that features Young Buck on vocals. Our next original EP is going to be two collaborations with a good friend of ours, MC Whiskey Pete, and finally, we're going to be starting a production project with a Grammy-Winning musician, which we can't say anything else about at this time ;)

DSCO: Once again, thank you for taking the time off your busy schedule to speak with me. I am excited to see what the future holds in store for PeaceTreaty.

PT: Thanks again for having us! The support really means a lot! Always remember to keep the Peace!

These dudes are planning to play out very soon in LA. I highly recommend catching them!
4/23: Control w/ Kid Sister, Mr. White
5/7: Mode 7 w/ Disk Jo Slim, Sir Charles, Colours
5/2? (Date Uncomfirmed): DANCEiSM w/ Ben Oprstu

Get your PeaceTreaty fill below:
French Fries - Senta (PeaceTreaty & Disk Jo Slim Red Stripe Remix)
Dooze Jackers - Got Line (PeaceTreaty Bangers Remix)
PeaceTreaty - Silly Boppers This is a Killa DSCO approved!
Mowgli - Nu Skool (PeaceTreaty Yellow Fever Remix) Just dropped, already DSCO approved!
Ke$ha - Blah Blah Blah (PeaceTreaty & Skeet Skeet Rave Rave Rave Remix) DSCO approved!
Be sure to check out PeaceTreaty's: facebook page, myspace, soundcloud

Highbloo's Sitar

The young Belgian talent that goes by the name of Highbloo, is getting ready to drop his first release on April 19th on Lektroluv Records. In commemoration of his first record, titled My Sitar, Highbloo has released a rather fantastic minimix composed with the three tracks included in the EP. All three tracks reflect the 19 year old's (yes, he is only 19!) signature minimalistic sound that we have all come to know and love. I myself admire the way he utilizes minimalistic clicks, chopped up samples, and drum patterns that collectively orchestrate an irresistible dance number. Listen to the minimix below and be sure to grab the EP when it comes out. Cheers!

Highbloo - Sitar EP teaser (LL26) by lektroluvrecords

My Milkshake:
Highbloo - 50cl DSCO approved!
Crystal Fighters - I Love London (Highbloo Remix)
Highbloo - Ouchhh!!! DSCO approved!

N.A.S.A. feat. Kanye West, Santogold & Lykke Li - Gifted (The Aston Shuffle Remix) (DSCO EDIT)

Well folks, if i've learned anything from life it's that you can't count on other people to do things for you. You might have noticed my post yesterday about N.A.S.A's track Gifted and a certain re-edit of the Aston Shuffle Remix first heard on Tiesto's Club Life Episode 130. Well earlier today, I decided to take a crack at recreating this spectacular re-edit, and to my pleasant surprise, I accomplished my goal. In my opinion, it is an exact replica of the prized track. Turn those speakers up, clear a dancing area, and enjoy.

N.A.S.A. feat. Kanye West, Santogold & Lykke Li - Gifted (The Aston Shuffle Remix) (DSCO EDIT)

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Hard-hitting English natives have been the talk of the town lately due to their recent EP release titled Doom. It consists of two tracks titled Doom - Part 3 and Spontaneous Music Behavior. Doom - Part 3 definitely has an eerie vibe to it, and is a bit slower than I am used to with CCC, but it's good for what it is. The other track capitalizes on weird, bleepy sounds that turn your listening area into a straight up robot lazer war. Of the two, I would say Doom - Part 3 takes the cake. However, my favorite track of theirs does not come off their recent EP, but was actually released in October of 2009. It is titled Thunder, off of their Thunder EP. It won me over after the first listen due to the sheer drama the track puts it's listener through. It takes you up, it slams you down, then all of a sudden the tempo is on fire and then it slows to a crawl. You get the idea. Features like these sure help to keep things more interesting. It also doesn't hurt that almost all of their breakdowns lead to an awe-inspiring peak. To conclude, their latest EP is a bit unlike their other releases. Is that positive or negative? Have a listen to their EP below and decide for yourself. I have also left you all with my favorite Chewy Chocolate Cookies tracks below, enjoy.

Get a taste of the Doom EP here:
Chewy Chocolate Cookies "Doom" EP - OUT NOW on Beatport by ChewyChocolateCookies

Straight from the oven:
Busy P - Pedrophilia (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix)
Chewy Chocolate Cookies - Apocalypse DSCO approved!
Chewy Chocolate Cookies - Thunder DSCO approved!

Check out their promo video for Doom below:

N.A.S.A feat. Kanye West, Santogold & Lykke Li - Gifted (Re-edit)

Gifted by N.A.S.A and company was released last year (May 2009) and got the remix treatment by Steve Aoki, The Aston Shuffle, and Treasure Fingers. Most of these tracks didn't do did it for me, including the original. The Aston Shuffle remix was the best one of the four but was quickly tarnished as soon as I heard Kanye rapping. I would have much rather preferred Santogold's vocals being left over Kanye's, as she actually matches the feel and mood of the track. A few weeks later, Tiesto played a "special re-edit" of Gifted (The Aston Shuffle Remix) on his podcast and it just blew me away. Tiesto put Lykke Li's angelic voice front and center, while simultaneously removing all the other guest vocalists from the track. This modification made all the difference. It is still not released which saddens me because it's getting to the point where the track has been, most likely, left for dead. Please, Tiesto, release the re-edit! 

The Aston Shuffle Remix is the closest to the re-edit, so I will leave you with it.

N.A.S.A feat. Kanye West, Santogold & Lykke Li - Gifted (The Aston Shuffle Remix)

Bonus:

M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade - Body Language (Tocadisco Remix) Effective

Steve Angello feat. Robin S - Show Me Love (Afrojack Remix) Dutch love

Sunday Dump Truck

Here are some tracks that have recently found there way into my music library. Rather than doing a proper post, I'll cut the crap just this once and give you all what you came for.

MUSIC:
Justice - Genesis (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix)
Boy Noize & Erol Alkan - Avalanche (Religion Remix) DSCO approved!
Housemeister - What You Want (Siriusmo Remix)
Calvin Harris - Merrymaking At My Place (Deadmau5 Remix) DSCO approved!

Saturday Night Feva is currently on hiatus due to lack of grooviness. Don't fret, it will return next Saturday, groovier than ever ; )

Mau5, Oh The Places You'll Go.

Deadmau5. A name now synonymous with the Electronic Music culture. Love him or hate him, he has revolutionized the industry in ways no other artist could even dream of. Todays post we will look at Joel Zimmerman's meteoric rise to fame and the songs that got him to where he is now.

PAST:
Deadmau5 & Jelo - The Reward Is Cheese - Now considered an anthem in the culture. There is no other way to fully experience this track other than hearing it live. I have never seen a breakdown make so many people freak out in my life! The jaded bass and the bubbly hook creates a wave of anticipation that eventually explodes and does not disappoint. This track illustrated to the entire world that the Mau5 was the real deal, putting Deadmau5 on the map immediately.

Deadmau5 - Ghost n' Stuff (Hard Intro Version) - Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. The song to end them all. Ghost N' Stuff first caught my attention when it was dropped at HARD Halloween 2008. Ths track took, not only the attendees by storm, but the world soon after. I swear, after that years Halloween, every car in LA was blasting this track. Don't believe the hype? Crank your speakers and relive the moment below.

Deadmau5 - Not Exactly - Not exactly my favorite Deadmau5 track, but there is no denying the part it played in getting his sound to the masses. The track was more popular in Europe by far, playing in all the famous clubs and festivals. After releasing this track, he quickly had all of Europe eating out of the palm of his hand, causing everyone to be extremely eager for his next release. Europe's love for the Mau5 only grew from this point on, and like they say, the rest is history.

PRESENT:
Deadmau5 - Moar Ghost n' Whatever - I remember hearing this track for the first time live at the Hollywood Palladium. At first, I thought he was literally remixing Ghost n' Stuff in real time, but then I quickly came to my senses and bounced around like an idiot. It amazes me how Joel can use the bits of an already fantastic track and somehow make it into an even better one. This track remains to be one of my favorites, as well as one of my silver bullets in my DJ arsenal.

Orlando Voorn - Paco Di Bango's World (Deadmau5 Remix) - This absolute massive unreleased track gives the listener a taste of the Mau5's clever humor AND slaps them in the face for ever doubting that Deadmau5 has gone soft. At first, the track conceals itself as a generic house track, with two bumbling bafoons conversing on the current state of House music. Before you know it, the listener is emerged in a bass frenzy with no place to hide.

And after seeing multiple videos of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, there is absolutely no chance of him slowing down. In these videos, his momentum was most noticeable after playing a handful of unreleased tracks that slaughtered the scantily clad audience into a frenzy. The dance world is anticipating the new album as well as the new L.E.D. mau5 head, which according to Deadmau5's facebook page, will debut at Coachella! Oh and did I mention he's creating Dubstep? The man will never cease to amaze me.