We’ve been hearing nothing short of amazing news on the past events of the Wet Hot Zoogma Summer tour featuring D.V.S*. As the Brooklyn Bowl (NY) event comes closer, D.V.S* (DerekVanScoten) releases his remix of Zoogma‘s ‘Ayer’s Rock‘. Preview it here and catch Zoogma at your nearest city this Summer continuing all the way through Fall!!
Zoogma – Ayer’s Rock (D.V.S* Remix)
(Original Version) Zoogma – Ayer’s Rock
We are excited to return to Camp Minglewood this Summer for another special experience at the Catskill Chill Music Festival. Beginning Friday, September 9th and running all weekend, this year presents a hell of a lineup and a proper blend of live jam bands, live electronic-based jam bands, and DJ-like performances from bass-oriented producers. Catskill Chill 2012 features, but not limited to Lotus, EOTO, Break Science, Yonder Mountain String Band, Soulive, Lettuce, Zoogma, The Heavy Pets, DrFameus, Damn Right!, lespecial, D.V.S*, and JGB w/ Melvin Seals.
Start off with FREE PARKING and head over to the ‘intimate setting‘ that is Catskill Chill, alongside three ‘main music stages’ and an ‘open mic’ stage. There are on-site cabin rentals w/ hot showers and electricity or FREE CAMPING and RV parking. The Catskills bring out a vibe in itself; imagine being in the area just as Summer concludes and enjoying the last of the ‘Summer breeze’ around a warm bonfire drum circle. The festival will also feature yoga classes, clothing and craft vendors, a fire show by SOFP, food vendors w/ vegetarian options, and lots more. Click here to see the detailed artist schedule!
Break Science – Beaming Up
Zoogma – Primary Colors
Break Science feat. Talib Kweli – The Alliance (D.V.S* Remix)
lespecial – Degoba
Click here to buy tickets! See you there!
Written by,
Katie New
Right away I could notice something different in Sugarpill’s new EP release on Muti Music, “Space Foray.” Breaking away from the producer’s usual hip hop inspired glitchy bass this album takes the listener on an elevated, intergalactic journey through outer space, just as the title suggests. When I finally looked up the word ‘foray’ I found that it means, “a brief excursion, especially outside one’s accustomed sphere,” and it all made sense. Sugarpill has attempted a different direction for this release, which still incorporates aspects of his style from previous work, but in comparison is much more downtempo. I love space-inspired sounds, so I ate this album up. It works very well as a whole, each track blends into the next and really creates another world through which to travel.
“Level 21” is a catchy and gripping, opening track, with claps over a polytemponic beat. Bouncy with some swagger, it’ll pull you right into the next levels.
Now you are entering space in “Sputter Star,” rising, weightless up through clouds until you are surrounded by twinkling stars. The tempo picks up and you are launched forward through the galaxy at light-speed, and yet everything around you seems to move in slow motion as you rocket by. Glittering melodies are beautiful and enchanting, and the driving bass is not lost, but propels the music forward like an engine on a space ship.
With “BlipSquip” I imagine some creature you’d encounter on your space travels. Distorted synths lash out like twisted tentacles and laser beams shoot out through gnashed teeth.
“Space Foray” is definitely a high point in the album, bound to enliven dance floors, people bouncing with hands in the air, weaving in and out of each other, getting down to this triumphant track. High energy synths, and what sound like space owls, overlaid and syncopated with the heavy-hitting beat create an invigorating soundscape.
If this album was a soundtrack the next, “Galactic Interchange,” would definitely be fit for a chase scene. Siren synths and convoluted glitch create a hyphy and darker atmosphere, which is reminiscent of Sugarpill’s older, more bass-centric work.
Some of the EP’s only sampling is found in “RisoMorph” also recollective of Sugarpill’s prevalent sound. The lack of sampling in “Space Foray” is the most obvious aspect of this albums divergence into a more flowy, instrumental sound. The samples in this track are even cut so that they are used as sounds, not as words.
In one of the most spacey tracks of the album, “Lightyears,” you are spun around among the stars one last time, and you wave goodbye to the speck that is planet Earth, before being propelled onwards, drifting off into the outer corners of the universe.
Headtron: The Disciples Remixes Vol. 1
Review by,
Katie New
Upon seeing this new release from this LA-based music company, I eagerly downloaded it, free from Headtron and was excited to listen, anticipating what I knew was going to be a trip through crisp and lush soundscapes as only Headtron could bring you. I was not disappointed with this fun compilation that has something for everybody, and every mood. Whether you’re inside on a rainy day, driving with the windows down on the highway, or bumping bodies on the dance floor in a dark club, the music on this cd melts into its surroundings and will have people snapping their fingers to the bass-driven melodies.
Except for their newest addition, Andreilien (formerly known as Heyoka), the whole Headtron roster is featured in this new Disciples release, showcasing each artist’s individual style while each track flows smoothly into the next. These remixes incorporate some more mainstream music making for an accessible listen and one that shows the versatility and creativity of these producers. A scandalous opening by GoldRush with ’Pu$$y’, an Iggy Azalea remix, gets the ball rolling. Hyphy and aggressive; this track has an unspeakable energy. Next we have some signature luvstep, dreamy and effervescent, with an Ashanti & Ciara refix–giving the track that soft, seductive ambiance that is ‘Gladkill’. Sugarpill owns the crunk, southern hip hop with a Shawty-Lo remix: “Foolish”, with trap inspired glitchy bass and 808 beats on the floor, this is a party track for sure.
A haunting remix by Stephan Jacobs of a 1950’s song by Eartha Kitt, “I want to be evil,’ her vocals dripping with resonant violin strings that carry the song into more militant beats and deep, dubstep bass. The atmosphere is enchantingly beautiful with a twinge of the bizarre. Russ Liquid and Outkast are a match made to be, the remix is animated with a bold swagger, just like both of these artists’ personas. The Swordfight remix is one of my favorites on the release; Big Krit is awesome, and Chris B. and Sugarpill together? Just right. …kept this last track on repeat a few times, not wanting it to end.
Overall a super fresh release from the Headtron group. This compilation particularly shows the infinite directions there are for these artists to take their sound. There has been one other Disciples of Headtron volume with all original tracks. It is exciting to think about what more is in store for us from these talented music-makers.
Preview the whole release here and click on the album art for a direct link to a FREE download from Headtron!
So we got a little sneak peak at the Bubble Kingdom, as Mr. Bugsly joined forced with Streets of Atlantis to begin promoting a series of events. First off, this Saturday Headtron is active in NYC for the first time in a proper way, giving Sugarpill his debut performance here, playing alongside ‘the Luvstep king’, Gladkill and local favorite, psy-crunk God, Space Jesus. Also on deck are Eyelove and Ink Line. This is the finest lineup NYC has had in awhile and is an introduction to unique and original music engineered for top notch sound. ‘High quality west coast crunk, glitch-hop, midtempo bass, and luvstep’ – and buttery as fuck! The West Coast is carrying a handful of talented artists that differ from our vibe on the east, and it is truly and honor and a gift to have Gladkill, Sugarpill, and Space Jesus all performing for you in one night. Sugarpill has released his sound on Daly City Recordings, Muti Music, Simplify Recordings, and more. He also is responsible for the mastering of many major EPs featured on all different online retail spots. Gladkill premiered his ‘Lovelost‘ EP with Made In Glitch and has stunned a lot of people with his gorgeous melodies and crunchy beats. We give this event 5 stars and strongly recommend you join us on this rare occasion. We guarantee that vibe you were urging for…
Sugarpill w/ ChrisB. (aka Swordfight) – Remix of Big KRIT’s ‘The Vent’
Sugarpill – Cats Used to Harmonize
Gladkill – River Runs Dry
Gladkill – Remix Drake feat. The Weeknd‘s ‘Good Ones Go’
Space Jesus – Remix of The Universals‘ New Generation
Space Jesus w/ GDP and MLVNFRSH -Deep Space Alchemy
(Only $10 with RSVP; click on the event poster for a direct link)
