This one goes out to all you true house heads who want to end your weekend off right with a proper DJ and a chilled out Sunday. We had the chance to see Wobs this week, and haven’t been able to get him out of our heads; literally playing his last years set from Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) on repeat all week! If you are going to LIB this Memorial Day Weekend, make sure you see him, and enjoy the amazing set! It might be house, but you will trance out to his laid back personality and vibe he pumps out of his decks. The man is true to the genre he spins, and we can’t get enough of his consistency and love for what’s good. He can control a crowd and turn everybody on the same wave length with his live sets, and that is a skill few DJs posses and master. It is one thing to play club bangers and big room anthems non stop and come out with a high five, but he proves time and time again he is past that sort of immaturity. Smoother than a babies ass, here’s the original set that got us hooked on Wobs back in January 2009, via our friend Dud’s and the Mix Show Podcast on DJ Culture.com. Shoot out to Wobs, and Ryan for aiding in this Sunday’s after-party!
011209 Mix Show on DJCulture.com - Wobs.mp3
Make sure you support your local resident every Tuesday at Focus!
It’s fucking Tuesday, and there is almost nothing going on within 200 miles; except the best kept secret to step out of Orange County’s posh stereotype, and into a fun night of dancing and chilling at a real bar. A club where they don’t make the line wrap around the entrance to attract more douche bags, and high schoolers’ with fake ID’s.
An old school vibe radiates out of of the Resident Master Wob’s decks, and the doors of the single bouncer entrance of Tapas. I have been a huge Wobs fan since his guest mix on a DJ Culture Podcast back some 4 or 5 years. He is cool and calm attitude creates an unmatched humble and fluid style; sticking to his roots and what he likes, you can tell he is far past searching the top 40 house list to base his set off.
And to boot we just happened to be blessed with a B2B set between the club owner himself Josh Billings, and Wobs; Proving thoroughly this wasn’t their first rodeo! Following the house advantage was an true house head set by the Martinez Brothers, who where received by the fans with open arms. The loving and playful attitude these two brothers share for house music really showed.
In between the change over I had a chance to eat some Birthday cake with just my hands, snag a dollar taco from the back grill, and meet a couple new friends who couldn’t get over these laid back vibes of this old school style club. We talked to a veteran clubber in a kilt who has been part of the OC scene for 10+ years; she explained to me the history of Focus and how this is the longest lasting club in the area despite the ups and down ( with the 9th year anniversary of the club approaching on June 26th)…
And then a British Soccer Hooligan sounding accent came out of nowhere, butting into our conversation with, “It’s so funny how the fat chick over there is complaining how she had to drive 5 miles to this club, and all I can say is… SHUT THE FUCK UP! I came 3500 fucking miles, ditched my girlfriend, and I’m by myself in a different country to come see the famous Josh Billings at Club Focus, and IT’S THE FUCKING SHIT MATE!” If that isn’t a testament to this amazing place I don’t know what is!
I will be back every Tuesday I can, so stay tuned for more deep, funky, real house music follow ups from us hanging out at Tapas!
Myndset released his newest mixtape, which includes 22 tracks mixed into a hour mix for our enjoyment while including some of his newest original production into the mix.
Free download via Facebook.
It been a busy month for DJ Mat Zo who launched ZoTV, a new youtube show that will follow his thrill filled travels around the word. The first stop actually takes place around his hometown in Brixton, London, which can be seen below.
Now he’s set to hit the road on the Language Tour with Porter Robinson and The M Machine for a strong of dates hitting all major cities in North America during the summer months. In preparation for the “Language Tour” Mat Zo released this 50 minute mix along with Porter Robinson and The M Machine featuring tracks ranging a variety of artist.
We are going to be giving you the low down on every party going on this week from S.D., O.C., L.A., and the entire Party Mecca of the world, Southern California! We don’t think many places get stacked like it does here, and we urge everyone to take full advantage of the plethora of parties and good times to be had this week. In the words of the Great Annie Mac, we want to know if you are behave n’ or out right Rave n’ this week! Tell us where you’re at, where you want to be, and send us all the stories, because we’ll be your Electronic Addiction Counselor’s all week! Keep it easy, and we’ll see you next week to do it all over again!
Who: Cold Blank & Bunny From Rabbit In The Moon
What: Monday Night Social
When: Monday, May 14th
Where: Playhouse, LA
Come watch the L.A. locals Cold Blank destroy The Playhouse, with a little help from Bunny himself! This is defiantly the best way to get your week started!
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Who: Schoolboy, Deco, Cyberoptics, Seven Lions
What: Bassrush and Bass Union
When: Tuesday, 15th
Where: The Roxy Theater, LA
BASS!BASS!BASS!
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Who: The Martinez Brothers, + Residents
What: Focus Tuesdays
When: Tuesday, May 15th
Where: Tappas, OC
House time!
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Who: Dan Sena, Tea Long, Bb Gun, Collassal KNXN
What: GIANT Thursdays
When: Thursday, May 17th
Where: Yost Theater, OC
This will be a sick show!
Presale Tickets 10$
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Who: Clockwork
What: Club Phoenix
When: Thursday, May, 17th
Where: The Arena @ Grand Vista Hotel, 805 area code!
Clockwork is one of the biggest upcoming EDM producers and one of my favorites! Come check him out Thursday night in the 805!
Presale Tickets $27
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Who: Joachim Garraud
What: EDM Thursdays
When: Thursday, May 17th
Where: FLUXX EDM, SD
Prepare to have your brain invaded by one of our favorite’s of house!
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Who: S.P.Y., Clutch, & Holistix
What: Respect
When: Thursday , May 17th
Where: The DragonFly, Santa Monica
Get back to your roots with Respect! You wont find any fancy productions here just a simple love for DnB! It’s really a beautiful thing and if your a child of bass like me i highly suggest you go check this out!
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Who: Dirty South
What: Element Thursdays
When: Thursday, May 17th
Where: Sutra, OC
If you have never seen this man live, drop everything you are doing and go get down!
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Who: Rebecca & Fiona
What: LED Presents
When: Thursday, May 17th
Where: Voyeur, SD
Indie meets electro, and a whole bunch of good beats.
RSVP for Free Entry!
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Who: Gramatik
What: House of Blues
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: House of Blues, SD
If you don’t know him, and you like Pretty Lights. Prepare to be swept off your feet!
Presale Tickets 12.50$
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Who: Lady Faith, Darksiders, + many more!
What: Infected Glow
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: Pomona, CA
Hardstyle headliners, and some underground locals. Great mixed genre, lo-key, mini massive. Good vibes for sure, and you don’t have to drive out of town.
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Who: TJR, Heartattack, Mossberg Pump
What: LED presents
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: Voyeur, SD
Dope local line up!
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Who: Rebecca & Fiona
What: Sutra Fridays
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: Sutra, OC
Kaskade’s single ‘Turn it Down’ would never been made without this two ladies… and word on the streets is they rock the decks too!
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Who: James Doman
What: Dirty Sexy House
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: Playhouse, L.A.
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Who: Joachim Garraud, Hot Pink Delorean, Foamo
What: Control
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: Avalon, L.A.
$10 Tickets Before 11!
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Who: Special Guest. Haley w/ DJ Brett Bodley, and DJ J. Lewis
What: FLUXX EDM
When: Friday, May 18th
Where: FLUXX EDM, SD
Come check out the new solo album by the vocals behind Kaskade’s hit, “Dynasty”. Hayley is a diva with a unique house sound that is sure to get the party to pop off! Her new album, All this Love, is produced by Kaskade, so you know there is good tunes behind this pretty voice!
Tickets at the Door
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Who: Kristina Sky, Thee-O, Mind Controller, Dj Loveday, ARox, +MANY MORE!
What: Happy Love Day 2
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Indio, CA
Great line up, and a mini massive festival! What more do you want?
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Who: Treasure Fingers, Dj Sanjay
What: Show Saturdays
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: The Yost Theater, OC
I’m sure you can fine a more upbeat party to do Saturday Justice…? But not bad if you live close!
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Who: R3hab
What: Playhouse (EDC: Insomniac Road to Vegas Pre Party)
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Playhouse, LA
R3hab is coming back to L.A.! He is one of the hottest DJs in the world right now and his sets are absloutly mind blowing! This is going to be the place to be Saturday night in L.A. and i promise you it is going to sell out so get your presale tickets now!
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Who: BBGuns
What: Social Saturdays
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Sutra, OC
Top 40, Hip-Hop, and House!
Presale Tickets 20$
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Who: DJ Sid Vicious, DJ Kyle Flesch
What: Sid Vicious Birthday Bash
When: Saturday, May 20th
Where: FLUXX EDM, SD
Locals only bro! SD Locals celebrate the night for the local resident!
Tickets at the Door!
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Who: Arno Cost, Rifat Ziadeh
What: LED presents
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Voyeur, SD
Arno Cost!!! Check out this party!
RSVP for Free Entry before 10:30!
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Who: Paul Okenfold
What: Avaland
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Avalon, LA
Come watch the legend destroy Avalon!
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Who:Bingo Players, TJR, Mr. White,Rifat Ziadeh , Mossberg Pump
What: LED presents: SunDaze
When: Sunday, May 20th
Where: Wavehouse, SD
BINGO! This is where you should be!
Who: Fedde Le Grand
What: XIV Summer Sessions
When: Sunday, May 20th
Where: The Colony, Hollywood
Could not find a link to purchase tickets, not sure if this event is real will look more into it and keep you posted this week.
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Who: Moguia
What: Special Guest Sunday
When: Sunday, May 20th
Where: FLUXX EDM, SD
Mpire is about to take over SD! FUCKING THERE!
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Who: Tiesto, Stir Crazy
What: Intervention (EDC: Insomniac Road to Vegas Pre-Party)
When: Sunday, May 20th
Where: Hard Rock Hotel, SD
Buy a room and go big to get in! Cause it’s FUCKING SOLD OUT ALREADY!!!! Or you could always try your luck at the door and grease the bouncer. Have fun if you can!
SOLD OUT!
The Dirty Disco Show Episode 53 Tracklisting
Brandon Phantom Mini Mix
The land down under has given us a DJ unlike any we’ve seen before. Bringing incredible energy to every performance and producing some of the most unique EDM I’ve heard recently, Tommy Trash is a performance you do not want to miss! One of his most recognized songs has to be ‘Future Folk’. As soon as you hear that signature beginning, you know exactly what song is about to play out.
From the moment I first heard it, I knew I had to look up more from the mysterious man and prayed that I would be able to see him live. Luckily for all us living in Texas, the wait is over. Full Access and Disco Donnie present Tommy Trash May 12, for more info on the event click HERE. Local support includes Johnny Funk, Jeremy Word, & Hunter Vaughan in the main room.
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Over the past few months we have not been able to get enough of Norin & Rad from there performance at Audiotistic to having there track “The Gift” be played by the legend Armin Van Buurn during his ASOT 500 performance! This duo from Orange County are destined for greatness, and are on a roll as of late.
Being thrown into the spotlight within the last year, these two are only beginning their mayhem. I had the pleasure of watching them drop epic bombs the entire time at 420 Festival, blending songs like Eric Prydz remix of Depech Modes, “Your Own Personal Jesus” in with a very refreshing mix of progressive house and trance like we had never heard before. These boys know what the people want to here, bring it harder, and with some unmatched style and god damn passion! The last few months have consisted of a brutal list of hits we can’t get enough of.
Their original vs. Recurver vs. BT, “The Gift” shows exactly what kind of style they bring to the table with a melodic course, that brings the euphoric day dream to screeching halt… full of bass; their original “Bloom” has been blowing up every major trance tent for the last few months. While their newest original “Pistol Whip”, and it’s follow up single featured on TATW 423, “Zion” being sure to take off all summer long… And if that wasn’t enough for you, their remix of “Homerun” by Peter Lesko, which re-released yesterday on Beatport will only follow closely behind. Enjoy your Friday with a little dose of Norin & Rad, and make sure to pay them a visit the next time they play near you!
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Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is the United States premier art and cultural music festival. With it’s tenth year going on Memorial Day Weekend, being celebrated at the Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, CA (outside of Orange County). Incorporating live and interactive art, yoga, speakers, and a wide range of activities in a family friendly environment. Teaching sustainability, accountability, and emotional well being guided by music, and a commune with nature.
You might remember the most amazing stage set at Coachella the last few years being the Do LaB’s due to the mayhem that went on inside the magical worlds they create. The energy pulled you away from the tents and main stages and into a wonderland that communicated to not only the participant, but the artists as well. With hidden water guns blasting over cabana beds in the middle of the party, to stage parties with the whole crowd making its way up and down the stage at free will, Lightning in a bottle will undoubtedly present the same freedom of expression and openness all weekend. With camping included in the weekend pass, take the whole experience in, and enjoy the natural surrounding.
Escape the daily grind and push to change our awareness of reality through a unique spiritual experience along with a very different line up than most are used to seeing at festivals. With headliners like Bassnectar, Glitch Mob, Shpongle, Tipper, and Gramatik bringing the good vibes all weekend! Don’t miss this event with the whole Southern California EDM Exclusive Crew, and check back for more pre/post party updates! Get your tickets soon because it is for sure to sell out!
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HOUSE IS MY HEART, and the feeling of walking into the infamous Vanguard for a night at DEEP was enough excitement on its own; but if that wasn’t enough, the fact that Louie Vega, David Morales, and Tony Humphries were headlining made my skin crawl! Marques Wyatt opened, with his usual perfect deep house set. No flashy build ups, or break downs… just floating along to jazzy house music with a side of funk to really set the tone. Louie Vega came on next, playing around on the tables like he was having the time of his life, dropping late 80′s early 90′s New York based tracks. However, it was David Morales who was probably the biggest hit with the crowd.
There was a fairly large gay community in the house, and they had no problem letting you know how “fabulous” his set was! He really worked the crowd, getting us to dancing around singing all the hits. Tony Humphries struggled a little finding his groove, but ended up finding it quick to later tear the house down with tracks like “God Made Me Phunky”…
As if all this wasn’t enough at around 2 am all Three Kings of House jumped on the decks rocking the dance floor until 4 am. It was awesome to see the generation who grew up with these DJ’s come out in full force, considering I was the youngest in the room by probably 10 years plus. Having that older crowd there was amazing for the fact that you didn’t have a lot of belligerent people there to do drugs, or creeper’s who’s sole purpose was to find a girl and get laid. Everybody was a conscious fan of the music, and everyone’s love really showed! In saying that it was an amazing night at DEEP Vanguard, great music, great crowd, and an amazing club!!!
HOUSE IS MY HEART!
Here’s a little gift to help you get through your week from our Australian friend Tommy Trash.
I go through moods with my musical taste often; so I can only image how it must feel to DJ the same set all the time, and finally just want to play something you want to hear. Despite barriers, and bullshit Diplo does just that, and hasn’t stopped for almost a decade. Working with some of the hottest producers and artists, in some of the more raw and experimental sides of EDM and indie music, Diplo has no limits holding him back.
When I first heard Diplo, I couldn’t figure out what the fuck was going on in his album… Honestly jaw dropped. One second I was listening to an intense melody of down tempo trip-hip, then hip-hop, and out of nowhere my first taste of the beloved Miami bass style Diplo is so notorious for today. The man can’t make up his mind! Songs like “Florida”, and “Big Lost”, being two of my favorite chill out songs on my home playlists; add them to your post club drive home when your head needs to relax, or for that lazy Sunday when it’s BBQ and blunts all day.
His newest hit production/chill out track, feat. superstar R’n’B artist Usher, “Climax”, is a fresh flavor for anyone to listen to. With undertones and subtle sounds that truly make it something organic, and yet electronic at the same time. Make note of this song, because you will start to be seeing a lot of summer remixes for this track. Diplo himself, Kaskade, Todd Stylez, and Kid Sister’s big brother (Flosstradamus) have already jumped up to the table with few unique takes on the original. If I didn’t already say it, the guy doesn’t have limits. So despite your tastes he deserves some respect, because he makes good fucking music no matter the genre.
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