Posts Tagged ‘House’

Booka Shade

Music | Posted by Aaron A
Apr 26 2011

I’ve known of Booka Shade for a while. I have listened to a couple of tracks here and there but never got them to stick. I even passed up seeing them at a show at the Independent a few blocks away from my place. All until I was experimenting with some Genius mixes this weekend and a few of their tracks came up. Perhaps I always passed them up for more active beats and melodies, but as I dive in I’m coming to the realization that this German duo can deliver energy and movement, just at their own, sometimes weird, pace.  Maybe weird is a bad word – let’s say unique.

A testament to their talent, they’ve even had a DJ-Kicks release.

I’m still acquainting myself with these veterans of the Frankfurt electronic scene.  I’ve read that their latest album is more aligned with club music – it’ll be interesting to unravel this progression, especially given the tracks below which come off their earlier albums.

Vertigo

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Body Language

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Night Falls

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Don’t steal cars and run from the police

Music | Posted by Aaron A
Feb 02 2011

Eli Escobar shows us the consequences in Glass House‘s video:

Here’s the tune without the video audio:

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Thanks, Eli.

Woolfy, Round 2

Shows | Posted by Aaron A
Jan 27 2011

Yet again, Woolfy (of DFA, Permanent Vacation labels) comes to town this Friday, at Som Bar, with his space-disco beats in tow. Come to find out, this man is a party animal.  Looking forward to see what he has to offer!  Previously mentioned here before, I don’t think he will disappoint!

Odyssey

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Oh Missy

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Neeve

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Neeve (Permanent Vacation Tropical Heat Remix)

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Looking Glass

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Selected Label Works 1 & 2 – A Christmas Present for You

Music | Posted by Aaron A
Dec 16 2010

This last weekend, I stumbled upon the compilation albums Selected Label Works 1 and Selected Label Works 2, by the Permanent Vacation label. I didn’t know much about the label or these 2 CD albums, but as I dived deeper into SLW 2 (I discovered the 2nd album first) I knew I had to find out more.  I was thrilled to find tracks and remixes by Woolfy and Tensnake, artists both of which I’ve mentioned before in previous posts.  Other favorites like Holy Ghost, Mock & Toof, and Junior Boys have remixes included on the albums.  Being a singles compilation, some might find it a bit weird to have the same track, albeit different versions, included on the album – but the way I see it, the boys at Permanent Vacation are just giving you the ability to decide for yourself which one is best.  Some of my favorites to enjoy:

Selected Label Works 1

Lullabies in the Dark – Song for Marie Elise (Aeroplane Remix)

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Lullabies in the Dark – 04 Code 7429b

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Panthers – Goblin City (Holy Ghost! Extended Disco Dub)

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40 Thieves featuring Qzen – Don’t Turn It Off (Brennan Green Mix)

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Selected Label Works 2

Tensnake – Need Your Lovin’ (Dub Mix)

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Midnight Magic – Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix) - (This is the track that I was looking for when I discovered these albums)

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Azaril & III – Reckless With Your Love

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Tensnake – Get It Right

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Woolfy vs Projections – Neeve (Permanent Vacation Tropical Heat Remix)

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I strongly encourage exploring the other tracks.  I’d be interested in your thoughts!

Almost 4 in a row.

Music, Shows | Posted by Aaron A
Nov 14 2010

Shows that is.  The first one started off Thursday night with Home Video. The show was quite nostalgic after listening to the band for years and only now getting the chance to see them live.  The real takeaway from the night was the opening band Kisses’ performance however.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow up the Indie scene with force.  The Lindstrom show is a bit hazy -- people have told me that I had a great time at the show, so I guess that’s my opinion on that.  Brought some disco into the mix with the No Way Back 1 year anniversary show at the very cool 222 Hyde.  DJ Conor was present and continues to pleasure with his modern interpretation of classic disco.  I was really teetering on a 4th tonight, but in the end finally decided to call it a weekend.  Anyway, the show that will undoubtedly be awesome, is that of Tensnake:

Coma Cat

Holding Back My Love

Wolfgang Gartner

Music, Shows | Posted by Aaron A
Oct 29 2010

As I head to the Cow Palace here in the Bay Area for the annual Spookfest, I’m most excited for Wolfgang Gartner, an artist I discovered at EDC.  I leave you with a few of my favorite tracks.  Party atmosphere recommended.  Glow sticks required.

Get It:

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Play Dub:

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Sweet Candy:

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And for good measure, a Deadmau5 and WG collab, Animal Rights:

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