Monday, March 29, 2010

GET YOUR MIX ON - Mat The Alien


Let’s clear something up. Technically Mat is not an Alien. He grew up not too far from Manchester (u.k.) and moved to Canada in the mid 90’s to follow his snowboarding addiction which he stumbled upon during a trip to Austria. He has been dj’ing since 1988 and was inspired to play the drums by local bands such as (The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays) after being introduced to the d.j. culture of the acid house warehouse party’s he was hooked on blending beat’s on the turntables. He further developed his style while working in his family’s record store(opened by his dad at age 4.  Mats music selection appeals to a wide variety of crowds, spanning many genres from Hip-Hop,Glitch Hop,Dubstep,funk,dance-hall,breakbeats,electro,drum & bass,rock, and more.  He learned this from dj’ing in Whistler to varied crowds of people visiting from all over the world.His style has been described by Knowledge Magazine as, “Awe inspiring & Some next level shit.”


Mat has toured across the globe to some of the following places: Moscow,London(Fabric),Austria,Germany,Sweden,Iceland,Italy,Korea,Philippines,Mexico,Guatemala, as well as all over the U.S. and Canada at events of up to 8,000 people,he has held down residencies at club nights in Whistler, Vancouver and Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. He has also performed alongside most of his favorite acts.

With crates as deep as a black hole he has combined world class mixing and scratching skills and is considered “Really Good” by anyone who sees him.

Mat was chosen to represent Canada at the Canada House during the 2006 Winter Olympics and djd at events for the 2010 games in whistler. He has produced many mix c.d.’s, and been busy making music and scratching on music that has appeared on T.V. show’s such as : m.t.v. News,Disband,Anna Nicole Smith a&e biography,Danny Bonaduce reality t.v. show,the theme tune to the ride guide mountain bike show and  also did all the scratching on  the video game N.B.A. Street Home court for E.A.sports.

Mix c.d. highlights are the 2002 C1RCA Presents Knowledge Magazine Mix CD, which showcased his ability to blend several styles of music seamlessly. Over 80,000 copies of the CD were distributed worldwide, to critical and popular acclaim. The follow up was C1RCA Presents C1pher 2004 which also featured DJ Dopey, the 2003 World DMC Champion and another collaboration c.d. with u.k. beat-boxer Killa Kela.

Mats cuts can be heard on 6 tracks on the new album from Fort Knox Five - Radio Free D.C. as well as 2 tracks on the latest Sweatshop Union album and his remixes have been played by(Bassnectar,ill gates,A skillz,Nick thayer,Fort Knox Five, Z-Trip ,Nu-Mark) and he has a re edit on Krafty Kuts latest mix cd.

On another note Mat has also changed the way people play 7” records with “Mat’sMat’s,” slipmat’s for 45’s allowing Dj’s to scratch and cue 45 rpm records the same as they would a 12-inch, there is also Boca 45 (dynamo productions ) ltd edition run of Mat’sMat’s

At shows mat is know for pristine - quick mixing of many genres (usually driven by heavy bass-lines) and scratching techniques that really does sound like it came from another world.

Did Mat really get abducted by aliens ???? We’ll never know but one thing is certain- Mat the Alien is capable of some out of this world d.j. sets.........................



Check out Mat's latest mix "Really Good podcast mix series #2"

You can listen to it here http://www.mixcloud.com/matthealien/really-good-podcast-mix-series-2-march-2010/

Or you can download it here http://soundcloud.com/matthealien/really-good-podcast-mix-series-2-march-2010


Tracklist:


RD SPACE RADIO 
MONK FLY HURRY CHOPS 
16 BIT Chainsaw Calligraphy (PropaTingz Crunk Massacre Remix) MTA EDIT 
CHIP CHOP Launch Blank 
NASTY WAYS Schopwrekka 
Nick Thayer & Will Styles YEAAH BWOY 
Modeselektor CASH 
BAG RAIDERS Turbo Love (Jan Driver Remix) 
artfx! & Joe Hondah (feat. DJ Hype & Jim Dunloop) Al-Naafiysh - The 8Bit Soul (Bandulero Refix) 
Mightyfools Hoo Haa 
Riva Starr Black Mama (extended version) 
MayDay ON TO SOMETHING DJ CRAZE RMX 
DiscoTech Horns (NoDropEdit) 
Act Yo Age Night Of The Hornheadz feat. Drop The Lime - Bird Peterson Remix MTA EDIT 
Lil silva Funky Flex 
mujava_rmx mujava_rmx 
Mr. Sofalumpkins Made In GB 
GTRONIC seconds 
Wiley and Chew Fu Take That Doorly Remix MTA EDIT_PN 
Bart B More Romane - Rubix Remix 
Busy Signal Da Style Deh (Douster Dagga remix) MTA EDIT_PN 
Busy Signal Da Style Deh 
Donaeo Riot Music_Video_M.T.A._Edit_PN 
L-Vis 1990 United Groove - MJ Cole Remix 
Vent Illness MTA Edit 
Propa Tingz Poor Man Style 
Rob Sparxx Casino 
Sharps Bad Sister 
benga Stop Watching 
Redlight Stupid - Instrumental 
Mark Instinct 15Karat 
Stagga Tubbys Innovation - Original Mix 
Zero G Bass Culture 
Bluetech Hanuman 
Fused Forces Back Fire 
MIMOSA sirius 
B Rich We Ball Harder (DZ's Spy Harder Remix) 
Massive Attack Paradice Circus (Zeds Dead Remix) 
Sub Scape Lion Skank_PN 
Hexstatic GAMMERA EDIT_PN 
Dirty Phonics Quarks 
jammer Better Than - The Prototypes remix (vocal) 
Adam F, Horx Shut The Lights Off feat. Redman - ADAM F AND SIGMA REMIX 
Sabbath remix Medley Iron man - war pigs 
The pixies Where Is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix)

Monday, March 22, 2010

Nu-Mark




Nu-Mark began DJing as a teenager in Los Angeles. Over the course of the last two decades, he has amassed a collection of over 35,000 records and refined his technical skills and performance style to the point where he is widely recognized as one of the key figures in the late-90s DJ explosion which pushed the DJ to the front of the culture’s awareness. As a result of this distinction, Nu-Mark has been featured in a diversity of publications and in several films: the critically acclaimed documentary “Scratch,” “KeepinTime” (which features impromptu collaborations with Mad Lib, Cut-Chemist, Babu, J-Rocc, and drummers James Gatson and Paul Humphrey), “Coachella: The Movie,” and “Rock the Bells – The Documentary.” Recognized for his membership in the gold selling group Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark is best known for his production on the raw anthem “What’s Golden” and the smooth and soulful “Work It Out,” featuring Dave Matthews. Nu-Mark is responsible for half of the production of Jurassic 5’s entire body of work: Jurassic 5 EP (1997), Quality Control (2000), Power In Numbers (2002), and Feedback (2006). Additionally, his innovative DJ routines and creative on-stage antics have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world. Perhaps best known for their thrilling stage show, Jurassic 5 toured the globe several times over, and have made numerous television appearances. With Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark has performed at many of the world’s most important and exciting music festivals – Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza 2003, Australia’s Big Day Out, The UK’s Reading Festival, and Japan’s Summer Sonic – where his mastery of a complex, six-piece DJ rig and his playful incorporation of children’s musical toys have amazed and delighted crowds of up to 50,000 fans. Jurassic 5 has appeared alongside many of music’s greats, including A Tribe Called Quest, the Wu-Tang Clan, Outkast, The Roots, Run DMC, Green Day, and even Bruce Springsteen. Nu-Mark has also released his own projects: Blend Crafters, an instrumental album created in the spirit of allowing beats to speak for themselves, and Hands On, a mix-CD. Hands On assembles a diverse and eclectic set of sounds, everything from soulful breaks to comedic skits, as well as classic underground jams, and includes a special section devoted to hip-hop from around the world. By turns hilarious and impressive, this project displays both Nu-Mark’s eccentric sense of humor and his devotion to solid, simply dope music. Currently, Nu-Mark is placing his beats on a number of projects in a variety of genres. Today, Nu-Mark is well-known for his innovative plays on sound – attaching a rubber band to his turntable’s needle and playing it like an upright bass or tapping on the turntable’s dust cover to simulate a bass drum. Incorporating a wide range of musical styles – soul, funk, hip-hop, and samba effortlessly blended together – Nu-Mark revels in surprising an audience with a forgotten gem, an unknown banger, or a fresh take on a well-known hit. From Sao Paolo to Sydney, from Toronto to Tokyo, Nu-Mark’s carefully crafted, explosively energetic DJ sets never fail to get a party rocking.





Uncle Jesse




Cross Faded Bacon's
newest release comes in the form of the the "GLEN TECH EP" by Baltimore heavyweights Uncle Jesse. We're really excited about this EP and the way it successfully brings together the Bmore duo's influences--from Tech House and Electro to Drum n Bass, Bmore Club, and classic Chicago Filter House. We even have appearances from two absolute legends in the Baltimore Club scene--KW Griff who pops by for a grand remix of the title track, and godfather Scottie B who co-produced a track with the Uncle Jesse boys. Emynd did a hard-as-hell Philly style club mix as well with way too many Lil Jon "Whats." Enjoy the free promos below and be sure to pick up the rest when it drops!


MP3: Uncle Jesse "Glen Tech (Original Mix)" (Mediafire 320)



MP3: Uncle Jesse "Glen Tech (KW Griff Remix)" (Mediafire 320)

Thursday, March 18, 2010

MIG podcast feat. Ikonika



Im a few weeks late on this but wanted to make sure we put this up to help spread the word about Made In Glitch.

Ikonika, London-based post-dubstep producer is tipped for big things in 2010. With a number of outstanding releases already under her belt, Ikonika is gearing up for the release of her debut album 'Contact, Love, Want, Have', dropping April 6th on the legendary Hyperdub Records. She took time out of her busy production schedule to throw down some beats and bass for the 11th MIG podcast. Check it out below!

MP3: MIG Podcast Episode 11 feat. Ikonika

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

GET YOUR MIX ON - Hotspur Pop's Brutalist Architecture Vol. III





Oh Snap! Vol. IV, Mixed by Hotspur Pop

Hotspur Pop's Brutalist Architecture, Vol. III


The third instalment of Brutalist Architecture also makes up the fourth instalment of the Oh Snap! mix series, showcasing the individual tastes and styles of the Oh Snap! DJs.

BA Vol. III is a little gentler, and a little more easy-going. Your face will remain gloriously unmelted throughout. Thanks for listening.



Brutalist Architecture Vol. III - Hotspur Pop
House, disco, minimal, and the lighter side of electro.


1. Waves (Chilly Gonzales Piano Remake) / Erol Alkan & Boys Noize
2. Donut (James Talk) / M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade
3. Jugo Carioca & Diario Popular / Arcade
4. Kalise (Round Table Knights) / El Guincho
5. Praise You (Riva Starr Remix) / Fatboy Slim
6. Think About You (Kill Frenzy Remix) / Pablo Calamari & Velicious
7. Doubt (What Kind of Breeze Do You Blow? Remix) / Delphic
8. Zipper (L.A. Riots Remix) / Sound of Stereo
9. Packet of Peace (Riva Starr Vocal Remix) / Lionrock
10. Home From the Can (Tensnake Remix) / Polargeist
11. Plump Bisquit / Femme en Fourrure
12. Mambo Poa Martino (Ben Mono Remix) / Zort
13. Ayoba (Legobeat) / Schlachthofbronx
14. One Hump or Two (Zombie Disco Squad Bootleg) / Detroit Grand Pubhas
15. Balança (Renaissance Man Remix) / Chernobyl & Praga
16. Quicksand (Boy 8-Bit Remix) / La Roux
17. The Funeral (Buckmaster Remix) / Band of Horses
18. Predador (BeautauCue Remix) / French Fries
19. Runnin’ Low / Oliver $
20. Stylo (Alex Metric Remix) / Gorillaz
21. Turn Up / Moosak
22. Zuma / Jet Project
23. Catnip (Mark Henning Remix) / Mike Monday
24. Halcyon (Julio Bashmore Remix) / Delphic
25. Drop & Gimme 50 (TG Remix) / Mike Jones
26. Jungle Game / Ben Oprstu
27. Flutesnoot / Edu K
28. United Groove (Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team VIP) / L-Vis 1990
29. French Jeans (Edu K Remix) / Mvsevm
30. Paper Romance (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) / Groove Armada
31. Percolator / Cajmere
32. Docs Edit / Ike
33. Elephant Bass (Oliver $ Remix) / EssenVee
34. Drop the Dow / Round Table Knights
35. Out Ma House / Chaos Dans le CBD & Tom Lawson
36. Rush Me / Daniel Steinberg
37. Bang / Per Hammar
38. Restless (Julio Bashmore Remix) / Buraka Som Sistema
39. Barely Eagle / Linkwood, House of Traps

Monday, March 15, 2010

David Starfire



David Starfire is a sick dj/producer from California who makes bassed out, glitch heavy electronic music with alot of ethnic elements and influences. His latest full-length album - 'Bollyhood Bass' is out on Six Degrees Records. David has played major roles at numerous large events and festivals including Coachella, Love Parade, Earthdance, Shambhala and Burning Man. He adds live elements to his DJ sets by and at times is also accompanied by an MC, if you get a chance to check him out dont pas sit up!

This remix is nothing short of fire and has been on repeat since it came across my plate! ENJOY!

MP3: M.I.A.[produced by Rusko] "Space for all that I see" [David Starfire Remix]

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Knight Riderz




VIA BWOMP BEATS


Knight Riderz
, an up-and-coming glitch-hop/dubstep group straight out of Canada, burst into the scene with their single “Hold On” some time ago. Since then, they’ve cooked up a flurry of amazing originals and remixes with no sign of stopping in the near future.


With high production value, grimey basslines, and sick glitches, these two are for sure ones to keep an eye on in 2010.. and it looks like many already have! In what seems to be a very short time, they have scheduled releases signed to amazing labels such as Muti Music, Made In Glitch, and Propa Tingz’ label, True Movement. And for good fucking reason! These cats threw some tunes our way, including an exclusive remix of “Ayoba”, and “Voodoo” with some amazing use of Jimi Hendrix guitar samples. Make sure not sleep on these!



MP3: Schlachthofbronx – Ayoba (Knight Riderz Remix)(BwompBeats Exclusive!)



MP3: Knight Riderz – Voodoo

Monday, March 8, 2010

DIPLO



This Friday live in Edmonton AB Canada is the one and only DIPLO !
What really can be said about this man that hasnt been said already. He is one half of the immensely awesome MAJOR LAZER, been nominated for a Grammy for the production of MIA's Paper Planes, and is more or less the taste maker of taste makers in todays present day. If you look at most styles of popular underground music and some mainstream to boot Diplo had a hand in that well before most. If you disagree do your homework till you agree! :)

THIS FRIDAY LIVE IN EDMONTON - GET YOUR TICKETS HERE


DIPLOS TOP TEN RELEASES FOR MARCH 2010

Savage skulls & douster "bad gal" (ft Robyn) (mad decent)
Nneka- "heartbeat" Chase and status mix (chrome music)
Major lazer - Original Don (ft partysquad) (downtown/interscope)
Bonobo - eyesdown (ninjatune)
MIA - The Reeling (XL interscope)
Die antwoord -orinoco ninja flow (white)
SBSKRPT - We'll be fine (dubsided)
Rusko - "hold on" ft dirty projectors (mad decent)
Oliver Twizt ft Maluca "loca!" (mad decent)
Roscoe Dash "Show Out"--Heroes&Villains RMX (white


MPFREE: Major Lazer "Pon Di Floor"


MPFREE: I Blame Coco feat. Robyn “Caesar” (Diplo Remix)

BONUS VIA MAD DECENT

MPFREE: Major Lazer — Pon De Foley (Ludachrist Remix)