DPC Exclusive: Only Children Interview and Minimix (Ticket Giveaway)

Do you ever have one of those "Shut the Front Door" moments as you're listening to a mix? I define a "Shut the Front Door" moment as one where you literally have to stop everything you are doing in order to comprehend what just happened in your ears. People, I am talking about a certain track in a mix that you are completely enamored with. The kind of track that has you smitten and wanting more. The kind of track that makes you say, "Who did this and where did it come from?!"

A few months ago I had one of those moments as I was listening to the Aeroplane March 2012 mix. Specifically 9 minutes and 40 seconds into the mix was an unfamiliar track kicked in with a refreshingly funky beat that screamed "summer anthem" to me. As it progressed, built up and broke down into Whitney Houston samples at 12:37, I immediately stopped the mix, scanned the tracklist and realized this track was by Only Children.



Only Children are the DJ and producer duo from Chicago and described as: "Crate digging on house, funk, robofunk, tropical, and disco. Singles, remixes and edits mindful of the dancefloor." If you think that my love for this track is a little far-fetched, “Down Fever,” has also gotten the nod of approval from Dimitri From Paris, Zimmer and Chicago friend, Kid Color. Although their roots were originally based in the Indie rock show scene, their love of dance music shines through each track they create and release.

After the Jump (Interview & Exclusive Mix)

DPC Summer Series GuestMix Volume 2: Satin Jackets - Back to House

Today is a great day. It is a three-day weekend for DPC; some of us are still in Detroit dancing our asses off as you read this post, and today is the perfect excuse to bake some fancy cupcakes, throw some burgers on the grill, and blare some dance music in your backyard. We insist that you celebrate with us in the form of dance parties, and we'll be polite and supply you with the perfect soundtrack for your day.

The mastermind behind our second installment of the Dance Party Chronicles Summer Series GuestMix hardly needs an introduction.

Satin Jackets, is the German producer behind one of my favorite tracks of 2012, "How Long Can I Wait For You", released on The House of Disco Records. Full disclosure: I enjoyed the track and EP so much that I bought the 12" immediately after its release, and before actually owning a turntable. The entire EP is top-notch, and if you haven't grabbed a copy, do. it. now. Also, I'd be lying if I said the pink and turquoise cover art didn't sell me either.

There are so many great pieces to this track. From the soulful vocals, to the reminiscent melody and classic House vibe that have your head nodding with the beat, it's easily a dance party staple.

Today is also a special day for the producer, Satin Jackets. His brand new label, GlamJamArtists, is releasing an EP. I predict that the single, "Hollywood" will be a summer time anthem for dance party enthusiasts. I envision myself by the pool with the most delicious strawberry margarita in one hand while watching the sunset. I think that that a true testament of a great track is when you can get lost in your thoughts and lose yourself in the moment.

Tim (SJ) took a moment to answer a few questions for us. We were also able to pick his brain about the mix, his new label - Glam Jam Artists, and his thoughts on the NuDisco movement:

AFTER THE JUMP...

Artist Spotlight/Interview: POINDEXTER

A few months ago, I stumbled across a remix of James Blake's, "Wilhelm Scream" by Portland, Oregon musician, Andrew "POINDEXTER" Rodriguez. I am pretty sure that "obsessed" is a slight understatement, because five months later, I'm still listening to it at least once a week. It's my four minutes of serenity, and after hearing the synth drop with the lyrics,“I don’t know about my dreams,” I can't help but smile.

One listen and you'll realize why so many, including myself, compare him to Breakbot.





(Interview) AFTER THE JUMP...

An Interview with Tim Sweeney

I thought that today would be a good time to share with you an article I wrote for my friends' music blog in November of last year. And by "a good time to share" I mean that I am waaaaayyyy too busy doing things like scouring stores for cans of pumpkin puree and not realizing the warm setting on a crock pot does not equate to actually cooking something. Don't believe me? You probably should - given my history of fails. But here's a text conversation between one of my roommates and myself:

Text from Roommate: Did you mean for your soup to be on warm all day?

Me: Yea! I'm going turn it on low or high when I get back because the directions said low for 4 hours and I didn't know how long I'd be at work but I wasn't going to eat til later so I was going to adjust accordingly when I got home.

Text from Roommate: But do you think you needed to leave it on warm all day?

Me: I figured warm all day instead of low for 4 hours cause you usually cut the time in half of the highest setting and I figured I'd be gone all day so it would work since I do low for meats anyway. So in my head it made sense to me.

1. That makes no sense at all.
2. I'm pretty sure I made up that fact about cutting the time in half on a higher setting? Possibly. Maybe. Yes.
3. I'm an idiot.

Because I ate dinner at 10:30pm at night, all you get is a re-directed post to another website with my interview. And a mix from Tim Sweeney himself on his Beats in Space show! Giddy up.

This time I'm sorry (and I really am sorry, woof) that I don't know how to use a crock pot. Mainly because the crock pot is like the easiest kitchen appliance to use. Ever. Moral of the story? You should always know the warm setting on a crock pot doesn't actually cook anything - it merely keeps ALREADY cooked items warm. Wow. You learn something new every day! You're welcome.

Or maybe you knew that already. FML.

Link to article with interview with Tim Sweeney.

Radio Campus présente : Beats In Space #554 | Best of 2010 show by Radio Campus France

Tracklisting:
1. The Laughing Light Of Plenty - The Pulse - Whatever We Want
2. KZA - Le Troublant Acid - Endless Flight
3. DJ Nature - Destiny Reprise - Golf Channel
4. Arthur Russell - How We Walk On The Moon (Youth Rerub) - Foot + Mouth
5. Mim Suleiman - Nyuli - Running Back
6. Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar (Tensnake RMX) - Stones Throw
7. Soul Clap - Extravaganza - Wolf + Lamb
8. Maxxi Soundsystem - Criticize - Kojak Giant Sounds
9. Shit Robot - I Got A Feeling - DFA
10. Jayson Brothers - The Game - Drum Poet Community
11. OOFT! - Ride In To The Red Zone - Foto
12. Lauer - H.R. Boss - Live At Robert Johnson
13. NDF - Since We Last Met - DFA
14. Nicolas Jaar - Mi Mujer - Wolf + Lamb
15. Benoit & Sergio - Midnight People - Spectral Sounds