Solid Gold Jacuzzi feat. NACHO LOVERS & AMP LIVE
This Saturday at the Mezzanine we will be golden clad, celebrating Amp Live’s solo album release for Murder at the Disco. This party is going to be maaaagically delicious. Canadian duo Nacho Lovers from Fool’s Gold will be headlining, and the whole Solid Gold DJ crew will be spinning beats late into the night. This incredible ensemble of DJs have been holding it down in the electronic scene for the past two years bringing you the best gold music at every SGJ party; Sleazemore, Shane King, Swayzee, Eric Sharp and Morale. theProjects resident Nisus will be opening the evening up with a very special not to miss all hardware, live set. So you better get there early!
And as if that wasn’t enough incentive, there will be some truly amazing golden circus acts by none other than the amazing Vau De Vire Society as well as live golden teeshirt silkscreening by San Franpsycho. They will have shirts for sale or bring your own to have amazing golden graphics added to it! There will be live gold painting out back and don’t forget…live gold visuals by yours truly.
So come out and support the best party in SF, Solid Gold Jacuzzi!!
Deeper Promo Mix – May 2010 by Nacho Lovers
Mezzanine
444 Jesse Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
10pm – close
21+
$10 door
Nisus Caribou Remix oh my god
theProject’s own prolific producer NISUS has been hard at work cranking out remixes for your lovely ears to hear. Below is his remix of Caribou’s “Odessa”, off their new album Swim. The original Caribou track is pretty amazers to begin with (the whole album is really), and with the addition of some 808 style drums and a few BPM fluctuations here and there, Nisus’ edit is totally sick. I dig it.
Caribou “Odessa (Nisus Bootleg)” by djNisus
Also be sure to check out his most recent remix of MIA’s “Steppin Up”. It’s for the HARD LA/N.E.E.T. remix competition so be sure to click those hearts!
HARD LA – M.I.A – “Steppin’ Up (NISUS Blackflag refork)” by djNisus
-Vizibelle
Mark Ronson is a Genius
Can I say that? The guy is awesome, like weird Tiga shit awesome. And his new track “Bang Bang Bang”…is amazing. I so dig it. Soo soo soo good. Especially if you watch the Creators Project interview where Mark explains the process of making his new record. There are so many classic Mark Ronson tid bits and lines. Ive watched it like 6 times. Really. You can check it out here.
Scionify! w/ Gaslamp Killer and DJ Craze
As far as corporate sponsorship goes, Scion is kinda killing it. I’ve gathered quite a little collection of Scion themed SWAG over the past few years from various parties. I’ve got two adorable pairs of pink Scion panties that read “What Moves You” on the ass (hey, its better than “juicy”), i’ve got sampler CDs galore, earplugs for my earholes, and several tubes of SPF 15 which have been INSRTUMENTAL in my not getting cancer. That’s just to name a few. (more…)
Telephoned
There is a long history of ironic, white covers of popular hip-hop and R&B tracks — from Dynamite Hack singing “Boyz in the Hood” in golf sweaters and flip flops, to Little Boots’ recent melancholic cover of Kid Cudi’s “Day N Nite.” In general, these attempts range from the retarded to the horribly offensive — with the rare creative or interesting recreation emerging here and there.
The new Fool’s Gold-repped artist Telephoned has recently joined membership into this group and whether they are one of the rare, successful entries into the sub-genre, I will let you be the judge. One thing I can say for Telephoned is that its members are talented. The group is a collaboration between DJ/Producer Sammy Bananas and DJ/Singer Maggie Horn. Bananas has put out a number of solid dance tracks in the past two years, including a pretty wicked remix of Passion Pit’s “The Reeling.”
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Coachella 2010!
This year, Coachella brought the best of this years hottest artists into one arena on 5 stages over 3 days in a titillating, chaotic and full fledged maniacal music exhibition.
The Projects were in attendance, focusing mainly on electronic acts, but we got a full range of the best performances…as follows:
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Thom Yorke
This man is a saint. A muppet. A full fledged music genie. You could not ask for a more stripped down, humble performer. Echoing perfect lyrics over stunning piano and guitar sections, Thom Yorke was easily the highlight of the festival. Rumors had been circling about supposed on-stage duets (including David Bowie…can you imagine??) Alas, it was just Thom and Flea, with the Atoms of Peace. After we had been bouncing from high energy act to high energy act, Thom Yorke seemed to breathe life into the audience, offering a calm and encouraging perspective. He is simply classic and timeless. Wait, isn’t that what music is supposed to be? Oh yeah. Thom Yorke…you win Coachella.
Die Antwoord, Major Lazer, Fever Ray and more after the jump… (more…)
Erol Alkan
This week marks the debut performance of international superstar DJ Erol Alkan. If you’ve never heard of the guy, I’m not sure what to tell you. For the past ten-plus years, Alkan has been steadily churning out dancefloor bangers, remixing the likes of Justice, Interpol, Mylo, Bloc Party, The Chemical Brothers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, et al, and playing festivals around the globe. Named Mixmag’s “DJ of the Year” in 2006, Alkan has recently begun releasing his first original singles, including his collab with Boys Noize (mp3 below).
Fake Blood x Boy 8 Bit
Everyone loves a good mystery, especially when that mystery is solved by a talking dog and a group of meddling kids. So in 2008 when some quality dance tracks (including the massive “Mars”) began appearing around the innertron produced by the then-unknown producer Fake Blood, there was active speculation in the dancenerd community as to the producer’s identity and whether it was just an alias for an already established artist. Turns out it was, as Fake Blood was until then better known as Theo Keating aka DJ Touche aka one half of the indie-electro band The Black Ghosts.
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Pilooski
One of my favorites, French disco edit master Pilooski a month ago released a 12″ vinyl only single whose A-side was a house remake of Nora Dean’s “Angie La-La.” It’s titled simply “AAA” and it is a 9 minute early a.m. house epic. It wouldn’t hurt to be high for this one.
Enjoy:
Bonus:
Huoratron
I have a special spot in my chest that just gets tickled by distortion and another spot that’s tickled by bass. Its like I have sonic taste buds in my body. Like vanilla ice creams, there are a lot of sounds out there that are called by the same name but you know when you’ve got a truly good one because it tastes amazing. The new Huoratron Ep is like a really good ice cream if you like distortion as a flavor. The track Gbay has a smothering bassline unlike anything I’ve ever heard, can you say “subbass”? I liked listening to his old stuff more than playing it out but I think I can find a place for some of these new tracks in my dark basement torture sets. -Nisus
DJ Riz
Last week, I came across this mix by DJ Riz — co-founder of Crooklyn Clan and arguably one of the best hip-hop DJs alive. Now best known for his website, where DJs can buy the latest BEP song mashed up with “Love is Gone,” Riz is also kind of amazing behind the decks and apparently the favorite DJ of some of my favorite DJs.
In this short set, he quick mixes classic hip hop and soul. Enjoy:
M.A.N.D.Y.
German production duo Patrick Bodmer & Philipp Jung, together known by the curiously effeminate label M.A.N.D.Y., gained fame in 2005 with their club hit “Body Language,” a collaboration with Booka Shade, with whom they also partnered in launching the Get Physical record label.
Tomorrow night M.A.N.D.Y. visits SF, headlining a show at Paradise Lounge. Opening will be Nikola Baytala, John Wander and Kuze. Advance tix are $12 and available over at Blasthaus.
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Afrojack
Dutch DJ/Producer Afrojack has been on fire for the past year, steadily churning out bangers including cross-over hits produced for Major Lazer and Pitbull. Yesterday, he dropped this throwback acid house number, which is vaguely reminiscent of The Chemical Brothers during their raver hey-day. You can buy this and other Afrojack tracks here.
Enjoy:
Bonus:
Will Bailey & Mikey Hook – Turn Out the Intro (Afrojack remix)
Noise Pop 2010
San Francisco’s week-long arts festival, Noise Pop, kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday, 2/22) and offers a long list of strange multimedia experiences at venues across the City. And looking at the roster of musical acts booked this year, one could assume that the City’s pot dealers will be extra busy this week.
Performers include Four Tet, Rogue Wave, The Magnetic Fields, The Dodos, Zee Avi, !!!, Edward Sharpe and the Zeros, John Vanderslice, Atlas Sound, Memory Tapes, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Thao Nguyen, Mark Kozelek, Foreign Born, Far and The Soundtrack of Our Lives. Yoko Ono and her band will also make their San Francisco debut.
Some shows (and films) have already sold out, including performances headlined by Rogue Wave, Atlas Sound, Four Tet, Memory Tapes, Edward Sharpe and the Zeros and The Magnetic Fields.
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Solo
So, then she said, “What’s your favorite position?” and I was like, “the fetal position.” And then we made out.
Anyway, kind of a late pass on this one but I recently came across this EP by UK DJ Solo and it is pretty dope. UK Funky with shades of last year’s smash “Trompeta.” You can buy it here.
Solo – Minimood (Round Table Knights remix)
Enjoy.
V is for Vitalic
That’s right. Vitalic. Is. Coming.
Tomorrow night, French/Italian producer Pascal Arbez comes to San Francisco promoting his new album entitled Flash Mob. Vitalic is known for his rambunctious, high energy and grand spectacle performances. This is not a show to miss.
Local support from San Francisco’s premier electronic DJs Nisus and Sleazmore.
Be sure to get your limited $17 presales at www.blasthaus.com before tickets sell out.
Saturday February 20
blasthaus presents
VITALIC (Citizen Records-France)
Mezzanine: 444 Jessie Street
Doors at 9:00pm
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Brooklyn Circus made a last minute announcement today regarding their regular hip hop & soul party at Yoshi’s (SF) Le Cirque and it doesn’t get much bigger. The party has been moved downstairs to the main performance venue and headlining will be none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff. Friend of The Projects King Most and the City’s favorite DJ under 5-feet Shred One will provide support. Tix are $22 and you can buy them here. I will definitely be making this one.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
My first Valentine’s Day in San Francisco was spent at the now defunct “Club Neon” hosted at the now defunct Hush Hush on 14th and Guerrero. The Hush Hush had become a popular hang-out for my friends and I as it offered, among other things, a 25 cent PBR special every Friday night happy hour, meaning that despite our elaborate weekend plans we would typically be in bed by 10.
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Morse Code
Former San Franciscan and now Southern Californian DJ Morse Code just released an indie dance mix today that should appeal to any fan of synths and disco basslines. I’ve managed to catch him live a number of times and his shit is generally sick. You can catch him February 20th at Medjool.
Morse Code – Walking on the Moon
Tracklist after the jump…
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Stretch Armstrong
This weekend legendary hip hop turned house dj Stretch Armstrong pulls double duty, playing a pair of parties here in The City. First, Stretch headlines SF’s premier hipster rave Blow Up at The Rickshaw Stop, with support from regulars Richie Panic and Jeffrey Paradise. Saturday night, you can catch him playing 90’s pop hits at 111 Minna for their monthly party Club 1994.
Here’s an electro mix from a 2008 that was one of my favorites from that year (after the jump). Not for the faint of heart:
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French Fries
French Fries, the appropriately named French producer who scored a hit with his afro-beat single “Coconut” last year, has just released a new EP on Youngunz entitled “Arma.” This time FF combines several current dance music trends and the resulting beats are perfect for any tech house or UK funky set. Or just for folding your laundry to. Trust!
Cop the EP at Beatport. Also includes remixes by Bok Bok, Tomb Crew and BeatauCue.
Martin Atkins
If you’re a DJ or musician and you’ve ever dreamed of taking your act to the road, then you’ve probably read Martin Atkins “Tour Smart”. If you’ve never heard of this book, then run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore and purchase this magical piece of literature; a comprehensive guide to going on tour. Literally a musicians Bible.
Martin Atkins, drummer for Nine Inch Nails and Pigface, will be here in San Francisco tonight for a free seminar at Biscuits and Blues. For the most helpful and accurate information on how to go big on tour, come listen to what this man has to say!
Tour Smart: Seminar with Martin Atkins (http://tssanfran.eventbrite.com)
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 6:30pm
Biscuits and Blues
401 Mason St. 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Haiti-Aid!
Don’t forget, tonight is the party to end all parties! The best lineup of San Francisco’s finest DJ’s including:
Bad Neighbors
Eric Sharp
Disco Shawn
Jeffrey Paradise
Nisus
Omar
Richie Panic
Shane King
Sleazemore
Sticky K
Tenderlions (DJ set)
White Girl Lust
Hosted by Trackademiks & Wallpaper
Photos by Parker Day
100% of the door proceeds ($10-$15) go to the Red Cross. While the Red Cross is not exactly the most honest of non-profits, this party will be sure to raise a hefty donation to help the food less, homeless and hurting souls in Haiti. The first 100 people through the door will get a free beer! So come early, bring your friends and lets show some support!
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 9PM at the Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street.
DJ Excel
Ol’ head DJ Excel of Philly’s Skratch Makaniks crew is one of those rare DJs that possesses both insane turntablist skills and the rare ability to rock any party. After regrettably missing Edan’s set last week at SOM’s Change the Beat party (which was apparently unbelievable), I’ve been rabidly devouring classic hip hop sets in an attempt to make up for my absence on Tuesday.
Fortunately, DJ Excel just posted this gem up last week and it is sick. I just wish it were longer.