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Joshua Glazer

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Joshua Glazer is a writer, editor and DJ living la vida loca in Los Angeles. A life-long music fan who started writing about dance music in the late-'90s, Josh worked his way up from flier boy to nightclub promoter at Detroit's legendary techno spot, Motor. He began writing about is late night adventures and eventually relocated to Los Angeles to be an editor of URB Magazine, one of America's premier music and lifestyle publications.

After years spent on the dance floor, Josh finally took to the DJ booth himself, starting his professional DJ career with a residency at Hollywood's infamous Loose Tooth parties with Steve Aoki and Franki Chan. He still DJs today, on his own and as part of DJ duo Mid City West. at some of the city's favorite spots, including The Standard Hotel and Temporary Spaces, and has performed across the country—including New York, Miami, Austin, San Francisco and Chicago.

Josh wakes up early and stays out late, acting as Editor-In-Chief of URB's website and specialty publications while also contributing to LA Weekly, Shockhound.com, iTunes and Travel Wire. He'll sometimes tweet a good party at www.twitter.com/joshuaglazer

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Mar19

The Black Keys – “Tighten Up” (Produced by Danger Mouse) (MP3)

Time was, that the Black Keys were just another bearded hipster retro-rock band. Then, the partnered with Danger Mouse on 2008’s Attack & Release album and became an exceptional bearded hipster retro-rock band. Then they teamed up with Dame Dash for last year’s hip-hop saturated Blackroc and became the world’s most over-hyped bearded hipster retro-rock band. Now the duo of Dan Auerbah and Patrick Carney have announced their eighth album, Brothers, on the BBC by playing a new song, again produced by Danger Mouse. File this one under “If it ain’t broke…” because it might sound familiar, but also really darn good.

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Mar19

The xx “Islands” on Fallon (Video)

We’ll admit, it’s kinda a slow news Friday for those who aren’t running around Austin for SXSW. Fortunately, we’re just getting around to watching this clips of The xx performing “Islands” on Jimmy Fallon. Watching this band live is really a lesson on drum pad-subtlety (not something you usually get when folks are rocking the MPC). We’re also reminded that we never had a Shamrock shake this year. Anyone know if McDonalds is still serving?

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Mar19

Yelawolf @ SXSW (Video)

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Right before he killed it at our South by South Next party, Alabama MC Yelawolf shot this quick clip for Karmaloop TV. Look for live footage of Yela’s performance real soon, and learn more about him in our 25:NOW! digital magazine.

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Mar18

Z-Trip Cancels Gigs Due To Snowboarding Injury

DJ Z-Trip has canceled a series of gigs, including a performance at SXSW and two nights of his residency at Rain in Las Vegas following emergency surgery to mend a broken clavical sustained while snowboarding several days ago. Also cancelled ar gigs in Dubai and London, as well as Z-Trip’s participation in upcoming A-Team movie soundtrack. He plans on returning to the decks at this year’s Coachella Festival on Saturday April 17th.

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The Dead Weather – “Treat Me Like Your Mother” (Z-Trip Remix ft. Slug of Atmosphere)

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Mar18

DJ A-Trak x Travis Barker EPK

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DJ A-Trak and Travis Barker joined forces and plan to take over SXSW tonight. The featured visual contains footage of their rehearsal at the Roxy in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. This recap makes one wish that both talented artists extend their artistry collaboration after this week’s festival. If you are close to Austin, Texas today make sure to witness them live. For more informations on the gig, click here.


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Mar18

Free Energy “Stuck on Nothing” on Letterman (Video)

Hipster-Knack fusionists Free Energy made their debut network TV appearance last night on Letterman. And while most young bands fall flat on television, singer Paul Sprangers has clearly spent enough time singing in front of the mirror to get his mug just right for the cameras. The group’s James Murphy-produced debut album came out digitally last week, but I might be adding FE to the list of bands worth checking out live.

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