Night Terrors

http://soundcloud.com/boy8bit/sets/night-terrors-ep-blood-music

It's Grime Time

When it comes to the sound known as Grime..or to be more geographically correct, Gutta-Step, HOU531, aka House (Man), hails from Motown and he's holdin' it down; and severely so much that it's bka Thug-Step.
Detroit's response (to all that's dub-by and step-ish) fuses homegrown electro-rhythms knotted w/ drum-n-bass & dubstep, culminating into something deep, dark and dynamic; essential listening for those trekking the trails of the urban psychosphere.. This one's titled Britannia, featuring footage of local urban skate-park and a recent set by HOU531 a few weeks ago Docile / Cryovac's rec23 event @UBC; video/edits by Jay Savi.

D/UBC = Docile / Urban Bean Company SUN26MAY13

Cryovac Recordings, along with Docile Records, host the Sunday May 26th edition at Urban Bean Company. Andrew Garcia, label-head for the aforementioned and Detroit Threads, celebrates release #23 of Docile; Dj's A. Garcia, Roman Debnar; live beats by H0U531; & Special guest dj's will accompany to lay it down at Urban Bean Co., @ 200 Grand River Ave., (corner of Griswold St.).

Come on down for day two (or day trois?) of Movement Fest weekend, 2013. Speakers give way at 6pm Get some coffee, espresso, cool refreshments and edible delights here while you're at it, & peep this video for the shindig below:

Service Street Fair, Sat. 9/25 behind 1400 Block of Gratiot Ave (E.Market)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 22, 2010

Contact: Holice P. Wood

Phone: 313.420.7487

email: holicepwoods@gmail.com

Street Fair " SHOWCASES VITAL DETROIT MUSIC AND ART

Behind Eastern Market's Atlas Building, the Third Annual Service Street Fair will highlight the street's artists, musicians and businesses.

Detroit, Michigan, September 25, 2010  The Service Street Community, together with Rocky's Investments and Eastern Market Corporation Present: The Third Annual Service Street Fair, from Noon until 12 am. Service Street, located between Russell and Riopelle south of Gratiot, will offer Detroiters a chance to explore this creative enclave's galleries and businesses to a diverse Detroit-centric soundtrack. The event is free though donations to help fund Service Street projects are encouraged.

Service Street will be lined with art installations and feature gallery open houses, street vendors, & BBQ for both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.  The day begins w/ John Sinclair as your MC, featuring an assault of Service Street DJ's (12pm - 5pm)DJ Kraig Love, DJ JT, DJ E Spleece, HPW Production (5:00pm - 12:00am)  Starting with Planet D Nonet, The Electric FireBabies, Shoe, Black Irish, Detroit Life Allstars, and Ras Kente'  "Take No Prisoners" 

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, coolers and something warm to throw on in the evening. "People need to see this, what happens on this street should be shared with the rest of the city what a great vibe" said John Sinclair.  The Third Annual Service Street Fair is Free and will be held on September 25th from Noon until 12am   Street Parking on Gratiot and Russell is recommended.

for questions about vending or band info please call 313 420 7487 (HOLICE)

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Movement (D.E.M.F.) 2010 Line-Up, More to be announced!!!

Everyone seems to be daunted by the sudden lack of exposure going on for Detroit's upcoming Movement 2010 festival, held annually since 2001.  This year's event celebrates the 10th year since its inception, having brought back the fire and free spirit of Motown, and is responsible for many a reawakening (in the same vain as the 'renaissance' theme carried Detroit through the 70's 80's til the not too distant past..). 

For those waiting, hold on; for those seeking info, here's all there is at the moment:  DEMF / Movement 2010 Line-up:

Acid Didj, Agoria, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, A-Trak, Cassy, Chris Liebing, Claude VonStroke, Dan Bain, Derrick Carter, Dj Dick, Dj Godfather, Dj Hype, Dj Koze, Dj Pierre, Dj Sneak, Francesco Tristano - Live, Hudson Mohawke, Ida Engberg, INNER CITY - LIVE (HEADLINER), ItaloBoyz, Jamie Jones, Jennifer Xerri, Joel Mull, John Acquaviva, John Johr, Josh Wink, Kenny Larkin - Live, K-Hand, Kid Sister - Live, Kraak & Smaak, Kyle Hall, Larry Heard, Luke Hess - Live, Magda, Mark Ernestus (Rhythm & Sound), Martin Buttrich - Live, Martinez Bros, Martyn, Matthew Hawtin, Michael Mayer, Minx, MODEL 500 (HEADLINER), Mr. Scruff, Onur Ozer, Paco Osuna, Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson w/ Will Sessions - Live, PLASTIKMAN / R.HAWTIN - LIVE (HEADLINER), Pretty Lights - Live, Punisher, Radio Slave, Recloose, Rex Sepulveda, Rick Wilhite, Rob Hood - Live, Rolando, Ryan Crosson, Scion - Live, Secrets - Live, Simian Mobile Disco - DJ Set, Stacey Pullen, Starski & Clutch, Theo Parrish, Woody McBride...

(POSTPONED..) Sunset Season Opener by Pacific Sound !! Sunday 4-11-2010

Postponed until further notice.. :D

Yes yes, it's that time of year again.. let me tell you: I've always wanted to experience the Cali way of life, including outdoor events on beaches, under full moon's, and out in state parks during the daytime hours: and for FREE!!!  First time visiting CA (in 2004) I strolled Venice Beach and was impressed by multitude of simultaneous gatherings (one a rave, the other a dread-lock infested drum circle).  Coming from the midwest, let alone the grime and klang of Detroit City and its streets, this was a spectacle to behold, at least in my eyes...


Fast forward to my relocation to the SF Bay area a few years later, when I was introduced to the magnifico event styles of hosts/promoters PACIFIC SOUND ( http://pacificsound.net ).  My first encounter involved a sold-out, 500 persons capacity Halloween Boat Party adrift in the San Francisco Bay back in 2007.  Come the following Spring, my friend Evan Rhodes and I drove up to Marin County for the Sunset Party and ever since then I've been an advocate for this new found California style of party: Outdoors, FREE, awesome beats, and literally thousands of people.. and infinite GOOD VIBES!!!  Seriously, it's a worthwhile experience, and can be addictive.. If you've got a chance to, especially if you've not done so before, you must GO!!! :D  I'm tentative for a visit to the bay mid April, but now I'm aiming for just a few days sooner so I can make this shindig!  More info at this Facebook Page and at http://pacificsound.net / Pacific Sound Rides available here: http://TransportedSF.COM


pacificsound music presents:
SUNSET Season Opener
Sunday - April 11th, 2010
Stafford Lake Park, Marin County - California
11pm - 7pm, all welcome
Parking Fee: $8 per vehicle (this is the standard park entry fee which is unrelated to us)
DJs: SOLAR, GALEN, J-BIRD + special guests TBA!

Phoencia - Echelon Mall, Schematic Records (2010) NEW!

     Newly published and released by Miami-centric innovators Phoenecia (Schematic Records), Joshua Kay & Romulo Del Castillo's latest full length lp Echelon Mall is a culmination of the duo's exhibition and film works between 2004-09.  Allowing the flow and whirlwind of their cumulative artistic endeavors to dictate what was to be the inspiration for Echelon Mall, their modus operandi was sort of an editors nightmare style of collage- sculpted, molded, structured and tweeked to architecturally psound perfection!  This album features an eclectic array of themes and moods , the soundscapes of which are sure to take one on a mystical trek through the multi-faceted dimensions of the collective unconscious, tonally speaking of course.  Just my humble attempt at interpretation; listen/learn more here at their site/s:  http://www.schematic.net/echelon/  (thanks to @djkero / www.KeroBlog.com for the heads^)  http://www.schematic.net/phoenecia/

New Daft Punk track for TRON movie or not.. (rt @pitchforkmedia)

New Daft Punk TRON track, or Not..

Last week, a supposed new Daft Punksong from the Tron Legacy soundtrack called "Fragile" started making the rounds on ye olde blogosphere. It was buzzy, dancey, and contained some convincing gurgling noises.. (visit links/click to read rest of the original article at Pitchfork Media) - by Ryan Dombal, Pitchfork Media

RoboMancer Dj Mix by djautoman

  RoboMancer Dj Mix  by  djautoman

ClaudeVonStroke@Triple Crown: "Look Up, .. Down, .. Out!!"

     What to do on a Wednesday when the weekly you're accustomed to hitting up is no longer running (in this case the now defunct Infatuation).  Asides indie-electro hipspot Beauty Bar, there's The Triple Crown  literally serving up a dish of food, drink and proper sounds!  And being ready for a nice dinner, that was the plan!  But before making my way there, where Barclay Crenshaw, aka CLAUDE VonStroke of DirtyBird Rec.'s, was the evening's special guest dj, I found my way into one of SF's newest digs- The Smuggler's Cove , a tri-level saloon decked from top to bottom in what could be called "ship-hull chic"; and the drinks, whether you're a fan of rum, or new to it all together, are awesome!  Thankfully the friend who'd suggested the voyage, had sent me a warning text message: pace yourself.  Good advice, thanks!  I'll add my own advice: Refrain from pirate-speak, please!

     I finally made it to Triple Crown; it'd just started to get crowded and I happen to make it in and over to the bar, but to my chagrin the kitchen had just closed.  A couple of pints would have to do.  Manny, aka Dj M3 and the bar's owner, is warming up the now nearly packed place from the dj booth, and the crowd's anticipating Claude to take the helm.

      Word on the street was this was an all-vinyl night.  It was.  Later disclosed by Jon Holiday was that CVS had stopped in at Red Sky Records in SoMA, and was shopping for dub-plates from thy crates.  I recall 11 years ago at the loft of my friend Callaway and I, 1145 Griswold (just off of Capitol Park / 1217 Griswold St.), I'd met Barclay.  Here's the kicker: for those who didn't know, as prolific as CVS is, his musical stylings are rooted in Drum and Bass / Break-beat culture.  And in that vain, when hand dropped the needle on the literal groove, introduction faded in, and that familiar amen-break  of DnB nomenclature fired off, breaking the mold; & quite the mind-f_ck it was too, lol!  In attendance whom I saw and saluted along the way were, Mal (1/2 of 2Cents) of Compression-SF , newcomer to the West Coast Jules Measures, Jenelle  & Corey (Sleazemore), Jessica Neideffer, Linden C, and even my ex co-worker Richard Soulspin from over at TempleSF (it's been a minute!)  At any rate, it goes to show that it's not really about the genre of music you represent, but what each person brings to the gathering.

     Supposedly some in attendance vacated, for the fact that they came to hear neither the drum(s), nor the bass. . it can be nice to view things from outside of the circle, so to speak, and this night was no exception.. Somehow it all faded away, just like night's-out of yester-day, -week and -year...

Made To Play Rec. | Scion | US Mini Tour | *Free Downloads*

     Gratitude to Berlin based label Made To Play for eek-ing in a 4-City U.S. Mini Tour that includes: Miami, NYC, Austin and Los Angeles; peculiar, but obviously well mapped out nonetheless! ;)  Sponsored by Scion, this may be just a glimpse of future events on the horizon in 2010 (WMC, ..., SxSW..)

 

^ Riva Starr's RCRD LBL Page + Free downloads (Riva, ZDS, Thunderheist, & More GO go GO!!) ^

          Jesse Rose, Riva Starr, Zombie Disco, Idiotproof, Oliver $, (+ heavy-weight locals).  Holy Friggin' Ay!  Amidst all the hoopla, excitement and cheer about 'When I Was Drunk' and whether or not (more like WHEN-) Mr. Starr was going to make an SF appearance, I can't believe I nearly got caught sleepin' on this one!  So, now I'm sleeping on the idea of blogging this (fuck that, I wanna go down to LA!!)..   Just in case, I wanted a vicarious experience, and tweeted my homie Billy "Mr. Badass" Campbell who recently relocated to NYC, about this one; hope you could make it.  Caitlin, Eden, Elle, or Ms. Sin-Tricate down in L.A..?
          Words cannot describe my excitement, regardless of whether or not I can make attendance (lesson: get plenty of rest, and don't forget to set an alarm!);  and in more anticipated news on Riva Starr, promoters LIGHTS DOWN LOW have locked down an SF booking from the London based Italian, and have struck an agreement to expand to the L.D.L. franchise to Paris; launch-date: Jan. 8, 2010. (Congrats Sleazemore, & the LDL Crew!)