Mitch Strashnov
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Another URB.COM Author.
Web: http://electrodrone.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @electrodrone
Profile:
Another URB.COM Author.
| Mar | 20 |
As the sun shined along the sunny streets of Austin for the 2nd day of SXSW, the noticeable trend of Sixth Street shenanigans were multiplying rapidly. Jugglers, free-huggers and bands setting up on every street corner were appearing amongst the thousands of patrons walking through the controlled chaos. Straying away from the eventual headache, the Levi’s FADER Fort once again became a hub for bloggers, writers and media as a clubhouse to keep the chaos away. It also turned out to be a bit better than the first day there.
The combination of a perfect sunny day, chilled beverages and great music are a classic amongst many concertgoers. All of that was fulfilled with a greater emphasis on music, as Local …
London soul-seeking producer Deadboy is all about R&B vocals that touch the soul and keep the beat steady. With 2009 anthem “U Cheated” he created a fury of percussion around a sample that gets the body shaking and the heart racing. With an upcoming release due on Jackmaster’s highly-touted Numbers imprint, Deadboy is set to have his star shine even brighter; but not before delivering one of the most interesting and introspective R&B mixes heard in quite a while. Tracklist and download link post-jump.
| Mar | 11 |
The dancefloor is an ever-changing world that twists and turns night by night. With so many different rhythms taking over parts of the world, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for DJs to put things together fluidly in sets. Enter producer and DJ Martyn. Born in the Netherlands and based in Washington, D.C., he spins a clever of mix of everything from classic New York house and Detroit techno into “post-dubstep” and funky tunes. Melding his own “Martyn music” with the current sounds of mutated dubstep, extraterrestrial funky house and tribal drums, Martyn makes sure his tunes are just as immersive as his DJ sets. When he was approached to do Fabric 50, he took the idea of shifting the mix into his own mind and putting out the sounds he loves. Needless to say, Martyn is a fantastic DJ and producer, and makes sure whoever is listening will hear a history of music–not just the now. He took some time to speak with URB about his current musical endeavors, his love for classic tunes and how he’s never been to Detroit–until DEMF 2010, of course.
| Mar | 04 |
Eccentricity is a valuable thing to have nowadays. In the music world, it can leave an impression; whether it be stark, memorable or shocking, being out-of-the-box leaves a mark. In pop music, we have artists who go too far visually and not let the music speak for their eccentricity, but then we someone like Dan Black, who is the perfect balance of forward-thinking and pop sensibility. On his debut album UN, Black surrounds listeners with tracks that maintain a balance of fun, intuitive and catchy pop melodies that will keep you humming. He’s caught the attention of artists in different worlds (Hot City to Kid Cudi) and attracts everyone to just dance. Before he embarked on his U.S. tour, Dan took a bit of time to speak to us about his origins, his influences and his jet-lag. Check out more …
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