LISTEN UP :: It's Wednesday! Get Your Wobble Onnn.

.:: FREE DOWNLOADS ::.

FuntCase :: MAKE OUR DAY

The Joker :: TRON (VIP MIX)

Ajapai :: TWO SWORDED (ORIGINAL MIX) 

Bingo Players :: WHEN I DIP (DILLON FRANCIS RMX)

VibeSquaD :: MARLEY / VIBESQUAD HAMMER RESTEP

Electric Valentine :: EVERYONE YOU KNOW (KIDS ON DRUGS RMX)

AC Slater :: JACK GOT JACKED (JACK BEATS RMX)

Foreign Beggars VS Rouge A Levres :: HIT THAT GASH (DJ PRIMECUTS ITCHY NAAN REDUB)

Rob Sparx & John Maveric :: WINDSCREEN SNIPER (PROPA TINGZ)

M.I.A. :: IT TAKES A MUSCLE (PEARSON SOUND REFIX)

Sharps :: BIG UP YR. PUNANI FT. MAJOR TROUBLE (TROPICAL BASS RMX)

Sources: Earmilk & Vinyl Penetration

LISTEN UP :: Mmm Mmm Gettin' My Mixtape Onnn.

.:: DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE ::.

Kissin-tro

Kiss Kiss Kiss

Work Them

Green Velvet :: Everybody Wants

Carte Blanche :: Do! Do! Do! (Original / Laidback Luke RMX)

Daydreaming (Douster RMX)

Lookout Weekend Ft. Nina Sky

Gucci Rag Top Ft. Gucci Mane

Click Clack (Show It Off)

 Don’t Stop Movin

 Right Hand Hi (Caspa RMX)

Paul Wall :: Imma Get It

Jo-DE-Ci Ft. DJ Gant-Man

Sources: Topspin, Groovebat.com

LISTEN UP :: Hot As Hell / Drop The Lime / Remixed.

Hot As Hell, Drop The Lime's new single, has quite the Rockabilly sound and feel to it! Below are two remixes of the track. The first is a remix by Nouveau Yorican (aka Laidback Luke & Gina Turner) and the second is from Yolanda Be Cool. Drop The Lime's highly-anticipated new album, Enter The Night, is expected to drop in February 2011.

.:: FREE DOWNLOADS ::.

HOT AS HELL (NOUVEAU YORICAN  RMX) / HOT AS HELL (YOLANDA BE COOL RMX)

Sources: True To Sound & RCRD LBL

LISTEN UP :: In the Mood for Electronic.

.:: FREE DOWNLOADS ::.

Blonde Redhead :: MY PLANTS ARE DEAD (Games RMX)

Crystal Fighters :: SWALLOW (Funtcase RMX)

Amadou & Mariam :: SABALI (Vitalic RMX)

Games :: STRAWBERRY SKIES (Hudson Mohawke RMX)

Creep :: DAYS (Azari & III RMX)

Shit Robot :: TAKE 'EM UP (John Talabot edit)

Scuola Furano :: PIGNA COLADA (Fare Soldi RMX)

The Glimmers :: WHOMP THAT SUCKER (Munk RMX)

Yeasayer :: MADDER RED (Munk RMX)

James Woon :: NIGHT AIR (Deadboy RMX)

Purple Crush :: NYC BAD GIRL (2010)

Nelly Furtado :: THE NIGHT IS YOUNG (Edwin Van Cleef RMX)

Mustang :: APOCALYPSO (Acid Wased RMX)

Mercury :: GRAND PRIX DE MONACO (Round Table Knights RMX)

Source: nullbomb & Neonized

LISTEN UP :: MIA Remixed.

M.I.A :: INTERNET CONNECTION (HUORATRON RUM AID RMX)

Source: Earmilk & Pitchfork

LISTEN UP :: Lose Yourself in Sound.

As I walked away from the wreckage, bloodied and torn, I felt free and unrestrained. Every problem and worry, every cruel clawing castigation was buried beneath the steel wire frame. Unclouded and autonomous - I was able to walk away from everything that burdened me. Broken and bruised, I was completely unconstrained for the first time. You were no longer there - now enshrined in a fragmented tomb - your contorted and calloused body. Nothing satisfied me more than the thought of complete independence - away from the invisible restraint you so gleefully wrapped around me. (unholy rhythms)

Purity Ring’s “Ungirthed” may be one of the most amazing and addictive tracks I have heard in a long, long time. The second "Ungirthed" started to creep in, I immediately started bopping my head to the - what seemed at first to be off - beat, turned up my speakers, took a sip of the piff, closed my eyes, and let my mind, body and soul become lost in the glitchy, topped with a lil bit of grime, pulsing, heaven-sent sounds that surrounded me.

Purity Ring :: UNGIRTHED

LISTEN UP :: MLK Mixtape.

Montrey from EARMILK posted the following words and music, entitled "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – We Remember," in honor of the historic leader and civil rights activist... 

Don’t worry; we aren’t getting all political or taking things to seriously here on the site. But I thought it’d be good to at least mention something about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr today. There may never be someone quite like him ever again if things keep going the way they are going. There’s not many preachers, politicians, or public speakers that you would say they are willing to die for what they believed in. Most are bought and paid for nowadays. So, I’m a big fan of MixTapeShow and 2 years ago; they created an audio version of Dr Martin Luthers King’s “The Drum Major Instinct” speech and put some good audio in the background. The speech was given on February 4th, 1968 and he was assassinated EXACTLY 2 months later. It can be a little eerie considering, in the speech, he mentions what should be said about him apon his passing. No one can give a speech quite like MLK could. He has so much more passion than people nowadays. Pay your respects and check out the speech below. 

The MLK JR. mixtape, available for download below, is amazing and if you have the time to spare, listen to it from start to finish. You won't be disappointed.

.:: MLK JR. DAY DOWNLOADS ::.

Jay Electronica :: JAZZMATAZZ FT. TONE TREASURE

Martin Luther King Jr :: “THE DRUM MAJOR INSTINCT" SPEECH 
(DEX DIGITAL - MIXTAPE 100 - BEAT TAPE 4 - KING EDITION) 

Source: MixTapeShow

LISTEN UP :: Y'all Need to Move.

Figure & Will Bailey :: MOVE (DRUMSTEP MIX)

LISTEN UP :: Example & Skream Take Shots.

Example and Skream collabed on this track, which was released a few days ago. At almost the same time the track was released, a video by UKF, which you can watch below, was uploaded to YouTube. According to Ministry of Sound...

Both completely off their nuts at a dubstep rave, Example & Skream met a few years ago on a beach in Miami and instantly hit it off. Example was a massive fan of Skream. Skream liked one, maybe two, of Example’s songs. A day in the studio gave birth to two new songs.

One of those will be on Example’s forthcoming 3rd LP alongside productions from Nero, Faithless, Michael Woods and Chase & Status. The other is "Shot Yourself In The Foot Again", which debuted on Zane Lowe’s show on [January 4th] as his ‘Hottest Record In The World’ and was followed by a spin a few hours later on Annie Mac’s show. MistaJam then gave it its BBC 1xtra premiere on [January 5th].

.:: STREAM / DOWNLOAD ::.

Shot Yourself In The Foot Again (Radio Edit)

Shot Yourself In The Foot Again (Extended)

Sources: YouTube, Earmilk & Souncloud (Ministry of Sound)

LISTEN UP :: Cut Copy is Coming to Your City.

Cut Copy's new album, Zonoscope, drops on March 8th and they just announced a stretch of U.S. tour dates. 

Wooooop : )

 

.:: TOUR DATES ::.

3/26 :: Miami, FL – Ultra Music Festival / Bicentennial Park 

3/28 :: Atanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven Stage) 

3/29 :: Washington DC – 9:30 Club 

3/31 :: Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero 

4/02 :: New York, NY – Terminal 5 

4/04 :: Boston, MA – House of Blues 

4/05 :: Montreal, QC – Club Soda 

4/07 :: Toronto, ON – Sound Academy 

4/08 :: Chicago, IL – Riviera 

4/09 :: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue 

4/12 :: Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo 

4/15 :: Take A Wild Guess 

4/16 :: San Francisco, CA – The Grand Ballroom @ Regency 

4/20 :: Dallas, TX – Granada Theater 

4/22 :: Austin, TX – Stubbs BBQ 

4/23 :: New Orleans, LA – Republic

 

DOWNLOAD :: WHERE I'M GOING

 

Source: Minneapolis Fucking Rocks

IN MOTION :: Kraddy, An-ten-nae & Ruff Hauser Get Nassst.

Founding member of Glitch Mob and electronic music-making mastermind, KRADDY (aka Matthew Kratz) put on yet another bangin' ass show with partners in crime, An-ten-nae and Ruff Hauser in Lala Land on January 14th. 

Check out this nasty live throwdown...

Sources: YouTube, The Do LaB, KRADDY.

STEEZ :: Mishka, New Era + More / MLK Sale @ ECAPCITY.

In honor of MLK and the holiday that celebrates the incredible contributions he made to help shape America into the country it is today, ECAPCITY released the coupon code MARTIN, which will get you 15% off all merchandise. The sale ends on January 18th @ 12 am. Now...go get yo steez onnn!

.:: FITTED HATS ::.

Basic | Custom Fitted | MLB | NHL | NFL | NBA | NBA Hardwood Classic
Minor League Baseball | College | New Jersey | 5950 MLB New Era | Marvel/DC Comics
 

.:: BRANDS ::.

5950 New Era | Nike Skateboarding | Crooks & Castles | The Hundreds | Mishka
G-Shock | 10 Deep | Nooka  | Acapulco Gold | Diamond Supply | Mighty Healthy 
Frank151 | Major Threat | Staple Designs | Kidrobot | State of Grind
One People Project | Rich Yung | King Stampede | DC Shoes | PFK

.:: ACCESORIES ::.

New Era Fitted Hat Carrier | Hat Brushs

Sources: FITTEDid & ECAPCITY

LISTEN UP :: Getting Nowhere / Yoruba Soul RMX.

The original cut of Magnetic Man's single "Getting Nowhere" is set to drop on February 21st and here is Yoruba Soul's funky house remix of this undeniably amazing track.

Source: RCRD LBL

LISTEN UP :: After the Weekend Bangers.

Yelle :: Safari Disco Club

Wire :: Adapt

Triumph Of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death :: The Dirty Street

Donaeo :: Where's Da Mandem At

Discodeine :: Tom Select (La Horse Remix)

Fair Nick Stars :: Arrete Mal Parle

Ladytron :: Ace of Hz (Punks Jump Up Remix)

Oh Land  White Nights (Twin Shadow Remix)

Robotanists :: On/Off The Ledge

Gang Colours :: No Clear Reason

Black Kites :: 8x10 Pollution

La Dispute :: How I Feel

Source: rcrd lbl

CAPTURED :: Mama Ana Says, "PEACE."

PEACE ☮

LISTEN UP :: Oh Land Remixed.

Oh Land and Twin Shadow team up on the first track below. The second is a Oh Land remix by Yuksek. Both electro-popish tracks are worth a listen.

Sources: RCRD LBL

LISTEN UP :: New Yelle / Safari Disco Club.

Yelle's forthcoming album, “Safari Disco Club“ is due to drop on March 14th. Get a taste of the title track from the soon-to-be released album or follow the link to download it below.

YELLE :: SAFARI DISCO CLUB

 

Source: Earplugs Not Included

LISTEN UP :: Camp Lo + Rusko = Soldier of Luchini.

.:: FREE DOWNLOAD ::.

Mr. Physix :: SOLDIER OF LUCHINI (Camp Lo + Rusko + The Temper Trap)

Sources: Soundcloud & AK JIGGA

LISTEN UP :: ill-esha / Tron Purp Sounds + More.

 

Canadian-born producer ill-esha throws down some amazing, and somewhat different, kinds of tunes. The following bio appears on her FB page...

For the last decade, ill-esha has been an integral part of the North American electronic scene. Beginning as a vocalist, she soon added MCing and DJing to her repertoire, creating a dynamic and unique live show which has headlined alongside artists such as Andy C, Klute, Dieselboy, Vibesquad, LTJ Bukem, Tipper, T-Power & De La Soul. She has performed across North America, Europe and Asia; in clubs, at festivals, and even on TV shows on MTV Canada and the CBC.

In 2001 her first 12” single was released on New York label Breakbeat Science; since then ill-esha has worked steadily as a vocalist and producer on labels like BluSaphir, Haunted Audio, Daly City & Muti Music; hitting #1 singles download on Juno and #3 in the Beatport Electronic Charts. One of the founding members of the premier online community GlitchHopForum.com, her remixes are hugely popular, popping up in DJ sets across the globe. Her show is a fiery combination of original beats, glitch edits and live vocals, not to be missed!

I actually had the pleasure of catching ill-esha when she performed a live late-nite set at Kinetic Playground on January 8th and was blown away by her singing...yesss, I said singing! This chica not only throws down sick electronic sounds, she coos live over some of her own synthy and blippy instrumental beats. There are performers who I have seen try to pull this off, and failed miserably (I am going to spare those I am speaking of and not mention any names). But anyway, this badass beat-dropping bia did her thing on stage; and did it right. I found myself swept away by her musical stylings, and danced the night away in s trance-like state.

NOW IT IS TIME FOR SOME MUSIC.

There are a ton of free downloadable and streaming tracks below. 
Enjoy!

.:: STREAM ::.

DUBSTEP / 2-STEP

DOWNTEMPO CINEMATIC

GLITCH HOP / MIDTEMPO

CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS

.:: DOWNLOAD ::.

TRON PURPLE LEGACY
KEEP IT COMIN BOOTLEG
CRUNK CHEVROLET
TEAL SEA
DIGGITY REMIXX
STATUE OF DIMINISHING LIBERTIES 

.:: BUY ::.

CIRCADIAN RHYTMHMS

Sources: Generation Bass, Soundcloud & Afro Monk

LISTEN UP :: Munchin' On 16bit Bass for Breakfast.

Below is the recording of a mix 16bit threw down for Kissy Sell Out when he appeared as a guest on Kissy's BBC Radio1 show. 16bit gets real nasty with this one and throws in an lil treat for listeners...a new track from Chase & Status’ forthcoming album "No More Idols" which is scheduled to drop on January 31st.

.:: STREAM THE 16BIT KLASSROOM MIX ::.

.:: FREE DOWNLOAD ::.

16bit :: KLASSROOM MIX

.:: TRACKLIST ::.

Professor Green FT. Maverick Sabre :: Jungle (16bit RMX)

16 Bit :: Frzr9000

16 Bit :: Untitled

16 Bit :: Untitled

16 Bit FT.Skullcrack Genetix :: Squid Attack

Skream :: Raw Dogs

Sukh Knight FT. P Money & Blacks :: Slang Like This (RMX)

Doctor P :: Blame Star Remix Dub

Plan B :: She Said (16bit RMX)

Subscape :: Screw Up

Lethal Bizzle :: Pow 2011

16bit FT. Dream Mclean :: Dub

Medison :: Harry FT. Skrein (Bare Noize RMX)

Noisia :: Machine Gun (16bit RMX)

Chase & Status :: No Problem

Dub Peddla :: Box Cutter

Dub Peddla :: Nitty Gritty

Steppa & Kitcha :: Jaws

Dоcument One :: Forgive Me (Heist RMX)

Doctor P :: Sweet Shop (Krooked RMX)

Kanji Kinetic :: Dangerbass

Plan B :: Love Goes Down (Doctor P RMX)

Source: Mediafire, Wikipedia, Soundcloud & Get Hyped On This

LISTEN & LEARN :: What Are You Waiting For?

 

 

PENDULUM :: THE ISLAND (PRIME RMX) 
 

You arrive

In the rising sun
The hidden passenger
That I've been taking
Close your eyes
Let's forget again
As you drag me down
I will take you in

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
Still looking for answers if only one
Turn my back the urge has gone
Left with no reason we come undone

I am caught
In your slow release
Seems like your traveller's
Eager to move me
My reflection
Will slowly fade
To another time
Until my head escapes

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
Still looking for answers if only one
Turn my back the urge has gone
Left with no reason we come undone

Source: Lyrics Mode & YouTube

WORD :: Some People.

Some people just don't have party making skills.

Ughhh...I'm just trying to help themmm.

- J

LISTEN UP :: Rusko's "Hold On" Remixed x 5.

 

.:: FREE DOWNLOADS ::. 

 HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (Original Mix)

HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (Oliver Twizt RMX)

HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (Sub Focus RMX)

HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (Paul Oakenfold RMX)

HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (Them Jeans RMX)

HOLD ON FT. Amber Coffman (12th Planet RMX)

.:: WATCH THE 12th PLANET RMX VID ::.

Sources: YouTube & Music Gets Me Hyped

LISTEN UP :: New Mindelixir / Undertow.

Mindelixir :: UNDERTOW

Sources: Soundcloud, Mindelixir & Trinumeral

LISTEN UP :: LoBounce Has A New Address.

Straight from the NEW LOBOUNCE SITE ...

Fusing multiple genres including hip-hop, funk, and downtempo electronic, LoBounce has shaped a brand new style of electronic bass music. He calls his creation, “Drippy Bass.” His powerful combinations of rolling sub bass and complex melodic elements have taken the underground dance music scene by storm. LoBounce brings a fresh perspective to the world of instrumental dance music, bridging the gap between numerous artistic styles and tempo ranges. “Its all about breaking down the walls, unifying as a musical community, and blasting out brand new ideas together,” says the young bass pioneer and Chicago native. Expect to see a constant stream of new genre defying music from this forward thinking producer. 

Wanted to show some support for the new site real quick...UPDATED POST W/ PICS, DOWNLOADS & MORE COMING SOON!!!

STEEZ :: Yo Homies! MINDS MATTER. Cop this ish.

Check out the steezy line of hats, T's and more, that my homies from the Chi just launched.  

MINDS MATTER has mad potential and I can't wait to see what my boys make of this gem of a clothing company.

More info and pics coming soon : )

LISTEN :: Getting Acquainted with "theMID".

__________________________ _________________________________ __________________________

.:: theMID ::.

306 N Halsted / Chicago, IL. 60661 
10pm-4am / 21+ 

312.265.3990 / themidchicago.com

facebook / twitter / foursquare

__________________________ _________________________________ __________________________

Since I have yet to experience this venue myself, the description below was excerpted from the venue's website. I will update this post to include my own experience, thoughts, likes and dislikes after I see my first show there tonight.

"Meet The Mid, located in Chicago‘s meatpacking district in the West Loop, it meets somewhere in the middle of the city between Chicago‘s downtown and the neighborhoods within the city; somewhere in the middle of a live music venue and an upscale nightclub. The Mid seems to be in tune with live music and nightlife to give music lovers the ultimate concert experience.

The 801-person venue is located at 306 N. Halsted. With the marquee contrasting against the industrial lay of the meatpacking district, The Mid has already earned its hipster seal of approval. Outside the doors of the club, the great views of the downtown skyline remind you of the wonderful city of Chicago. Inside The Mid, you will find three full service bars, ample room for dancing, cozy booths and table seating, and a secret VIP room equipped with its own bar and DJ booth. With the second floor balcony and seating, there is not a bad seat in the house, and the dual-floor bathrooms that are bigger than some apartments. Simple modern touches like exposed brick and dark wood floors make the place look rich yet relaxed. The stage is virtually a piece of art – the elevated stage boasts the electric-music below, and of course paired with a monster sound system separates The Mid from most. All of these elements keep with the venue’s direction to pave the way for music-centric clubs in Chicago.

The Mid is brought to you by the good people who brought you this summer‘s freshest new music festival, North Coast Music Fest, and are responsible for the big names at The Congress Theater and Soundbar, among other venues in the city. With big time artists already booked, such as JFK – one part MSTRKRFT, Steve Aoki, and Afrika Bambaataa, just to name a few, will have music lovers lining up. Weekly parties like Mayhem at the Mid on Fridays and Control Saturdays are already creating a buzz in the city."

.:: UPCOMING EVENTS @ THE MID ::.

Jan 14 :: Mayhem @ theMID : Steve Aoki

Jan 15 :: Control Saturdays : DJ Chuckie

Jan 22 :: Felix Da Housecat

Jan 26 :: Afrika Bambaataa

Jan 29 :: Control Saturdays : Mixin Marc / Alex Peace 

--- and last, but not least --- 

FEB 11 :: MAYHEM @ theMID

 SKRILLEX / TOMMY LEE / DJ AERO / ALEX ZALENKA

 

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