Wow... I just got through a live set from The Twelves that was performed at Lolita in Barcelona Spain on 11/11/11 and it is incredible. It was honestly one of the best live sets I have listened to in quite some time. Then again, it is The Twelves, so I guess I shouldn't really be surprised. These two Brazilian dudes are on another level. This is a great set to listen to help you get through a work day or to get pumped before going out for a night of partying. It has smooth track to track transitions, great layering, and varying tempos that are sure to make you dance. It features tracks from Metronomy, Azari & III, Cut Copy, Stevie Nicks, and many many more.
Tonight, Seth Troxler will be spinning at U-Street Music Hall in DC. Seth Troxler was one of the founding members of the Visionquest record label and was recently voted #2 on Resident Advisor's readers poll of the Top 100 DJs of 2011. He is originally from the Detroit, Michigan area and Detroit House is a prevalent part of his music. This guy has played sets all over the world and held down residencies at some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Here is a live set he performed this year at Creamfields in Buenos Aires:
Tomorrow night, also at U-Street Music Hall, Benoit and Sergio will be on the decks. This DJ duo grew up in different continents, but joined forces after meeting in Washington, DC in 2008. Friday they return to city where they met to help us burn up the dance floor. I hadn't heard much about these guys until my roomate Nick sent me this mix earlier in the week. Check it out, its really "tight". After hearing it, I combed through their soundcloud page and realized that I recognized a bunch of their tracks. I really like their song "Everybody" (below). This is sure to be a massive dance party and I am really looking forward to it. See you all on the dance floor!
This is exciting stuff, people!!!!! So exciting in fact that the weekend preview will get broken down into two different posts; one for tonight and one for tomorrow.
See? We all win. But in reality, mostly me. And I guess whoever else ends up at U Street Music Hall because we will be dance partying it up with Fred Falke, Lifelike, and Micah Vellian tonight. Sorry I'm not sorry but it's been over a month since some people have had dance parties (some people = me) and I'm ready to dance it out.
The night gets started at 10pm with Micah Vellian (1/3 of Volta Bureau) getting the dance floor going. Rashad has mentioned Vellian before here. A personal favorite of mine is his and Eastman's disco house track, "No Sleep".
Normally I enjoy staying at my house until midnight so I can allow for adequate drinking time, butttt I'm going to push for an early arrival to U Hall tomorrow. I'm curious to see what Vellian will drop, and I'm hoping he drops some deep house to start out the night. I only say that because I really enjoyed his "Green Mix" he just dropped on Soundcloud this past week - featuring deep house.
Matin - Turning Wiretappeur - Furry Walls Gwen Maze, Jef K - Boy Meets Girl Marius - Love Gun (6th Borough Project Version) Chmara Winter - Powidlo Jin Choi - Half Baked (Maceo Plex Deep Remix) Alain Ho - Into A Deep (Hot Toddy Remix) DJ Roland Clark pres. Urban Soul - What Do I Gotta Do (Silver City Space Mix) Art Of Tones - Dolces Cram - A Good Night (Purple Disco Machine Remix) Micah Vellian - Pink Baby Pig Body Language - Falling Out (Tiger & Woods Remix)
As the night continues and I get more drunk, Lifelike and Fred Falke will hit the DJ Booths at U Hall. To be completely honest, I wasn't sold to go out on a Friday night. You know cause I have things to do like organize my closet or wash my hair... but after giving a few listens to some mixes - I am beyond excited for what's to come.
When Lifelike (Laurent Ash) hits the stage, I am hoping to hear some underground French House music. Basically one straight up dance party that never ends. Lifelike is a world-famous producer from France who has been asked to remix songs from such artists such as La Roux, Chromeo, and Moby. "Discopolis", Lifelike's most notable track (with Kris Menace) is a dance. freaking. party. Great build up. Great beat. Great all around track.
And if you want more dance parties or to hear more recent tracks from Lifelike, head over to his Soundcloud page here. (sidenote: anyone else recognize this from an OL mix - specifically their Miami afterparty?!)
And last, but certainly not least - Fred Falke. Falke is a musician (bassist) as well as a producer. He has worked closely with Kris Menace (like Lifelike) and also remixed songs for Metronomy, Robyn, and The Whitest Boy Alive. Our friend, Mr. Bonkerz, put together a Falke mix, featuring all remixes by Falke. It's awesome.
Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing (Fred Falke Remix) Annie - Anthonio (Fred Falke Remix) Miami Horror - Make You Mine (Fred Falke Remix) Sneaky Sound System - I Love It (Fred Falke Remix) The Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Cage (Fred Falke Remix) Burns - First Move (Fred Falke Remix) Zero 7 - Destiny (Fred Falke Remix) Keith - Mona Lisa's Son (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)
Soooooooo basically after all of those words and music, if you live in the Metropolitan area and aren't convinced to come out tonight - you're craaazy. Or I'm just really bad at the art of persuasion. Come say "hi" if you head out tonight. Unless you're creepy cause then I'll probably run away ;)
Hiiiiiiii – Guess what today is? FRIDAY! Which means it’s almost Saturday! Which means it’s almost tomorrow night, and I can’t wait for tomorrow night! Do you want to know why? Well. Even if you don’t, I’m going to tell you – deal with it.
Friends! Nu Disco! $4.00 Natty Boh cans!
Serious dance parties are on the horizon in Washington, D.C. We will be getting the party started at 10pm to see Mr. Bonkerz open up, so it only seems appropriate to start the work weekend with a little preview of some of our favorite DJs.
So, please. Grab your headphones, turn up your stereo, and maybe give your legs a stretch. Because really. Who does work on a Friday? (I am kidding. Seriously.)
So. Tell me (cause I love a little banter on the page) – What’s your favorite part of Friday?
I’ll go first. Casual Friday! We get to wear jeans in the office. God, I can’t believe that’s the most exciting part of my Friday, but when you stay in on Friday nights to re-organize your closet (no, really that has happened), or clean out the fridge (please still be my friend), you can understand why I love casual Friday.
BONKERZ: Vol. 01 by Mr. Bonkerz 2 Black - Waves of Luv (Soulstatic Remix)
Francis Inferno Orchestra - Me And You (Danimalswainger Edit)
Apiento & Co. - She Walks (Pete Herbert Remix)
Moullinex - Tear Club
Illya Santana - Transborder
Cosmonauts - El Toro (Italo Dub)
2020 Soundsystem - Ocean (Ray Mang Instrumental)
Golden Bug & Rodion - Washing Machine (Original Dub)
Mickey - Farfalle
Munk - Keep My Secret (Rory Phillips Remix)
Acos Coolkas - Free Flight (Sare Havlicek Remix)
Golden Bug & Rodion - Washing Machine (Toomy Disco Remix)
Tyson - Die On The Dancefloor (Mickey Remix)
The Tings Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go (Classixx Remix)
Black Strobe - Me & Madonna (Tape to Tape Remix)
Fenech Soler - Demons (Sam Padrul Remix)
Take me to the top (Instrumental)- Advance
Psychic City (Classixx Version)- Yacht
Party Lights (Liquid Pegasus Edit)- First Love
Living Without Your Love-Walter Jones
Love Light – Original Mix- Soul Clap
Awright?- Ray Mang*
A Broken Down Mustang – Original Mix- Konrad Black
L.O.V.E. Is What You Need-Lifelike
Lady Cab Driver- Prince
I Will Come Back (Classixx Acapulco Nights Version) - Holy Ghost!
Dancing In The Dark (Galactica Remix)- Mike Mareen
