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Mr. Bugsly presents Gladkill, Space Jesus, Sugarpill and more at Club 39, associated with SoA & Deathwaltz [8/11]

August 7, 2012 //

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)

Tags 5-Star, Bass, Butter, Club 39, DalyCity, Deathwaltz, East, Eyelove, Gladkill, Glitch, Headtron, Ink Line, Lovelost, Luvstep, Midtempo, Mr. Bugsly, music, Muti, NYC, Psy-Crunk, Quality, SoA, Space Jesus, Sugarpill, West

Categories Live Events, Summer 2012

Who’s ready for Sonic Bloom 2012?

June 3, 2012 //

The lineups are out now for the Summer festival season and this year Sonic Bloom returns with a solid one, shining above most other festivals. A beautiful theme and an organized plan to showcase today’s “avante-garde” electronic producers, Sonic Bloom provides diversity and a comfortable camp-out in dreamland. Artists include, but not limited to, Sugarpill, ChrisB., ESKMO, ill-esha, Minnesota, Emancipator, Gladkill, Stephan Jacobs, Crushendo, Russ Liquid. Thriftworks, The Malah, GRiZ, VibeSquaD, PANTyRAiD, Project Aspect, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Tipper, Akara, Papadosio, and more! What an unbelievable blend of progressive, future based artists; all up and coming – you don’t want to miss their latest live sets and the vibes that come with it. Find home at Sonic Bloom this Summer at Shadow’s Ranch in Georgetown, CO. Be apart of the Unified Field – this June 21-24.

Sugarpill & ONE4ALL – Pass Out (feat. Tinie Tempah acapella)

Grimes – Skin (ChrisB. Remix)

Pimp C feat. Mike Jones and Bun B – Pourin Up (Gladkill and pOSH Remix)

Labyrinth – Crushendo

Hold Up – Minnesota

Tags Akara, Camp-Out, ChrisB., Colorado, Crushendo, Dreamland, Emancipator, ESKMO, Festival, Future, Georgetown, Gladkill, GRiZ, ill-esha, June 21-24, Lineup, Live, Minnesota, PANTyRAiD, Papadosio, ProJect Aspect, Return, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Russ Liquid, Season, Sets, Shadow's Ranch, Sonic Bloom, Stephan Jacobs, Sugarpill, Summer, Sunrise, The Malah, Thriftworks, Tipper, Unified Field, Vibes, VibeSquaD

Categories Festivals, Live Events, Summer 2012

Looking back at Coachella 2012

May 16, 2012 //

Looking back at Coachella 2012
written by Theresa Rodriguez

Each year music enthusiasts from around the globe embark on a pilgrimage to the desert town of Indio for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Despite traditional Coachella it turned into two-weekends this year which left many of your typical hipsters in a pickle with synchronizing plans and tickets.

Luckily, I scored golden tickets to weekend 2 from help of a good friend. Increased tension existed between weekend 1 and weekend 2 goers. Weekend 1 confidently argued that they were going to experience the festivities first, but weekend 2 fans were able to see the same show minus all sound and artist glitches and technicalities. Coachella underlying set an initial vibe for the beginning of this cultured, exciting festival season.

I could confidently use the word sweat to convey my weekend 2 experiences and all attendees would universally agree. Temperatures reached over 105, so ruthless that your ice-cold beer would turn warm within sips. Fortunately nothing stopped 35,000 nomads from flooding the gates on Friday morning. Upon getting through what seemed like the Mexican border patrol, my heart immediately brought me to The Do Lab. One can only describe The Do Lab as an Oasis in the middle of the boiling hot, hippie stank, Indio desert. Here your standard barefoot gypsies and bass heads can escape out of the mainstream realm and get down to the most incredible underground music.

The Do Lab masters never disappoint their fans and this year was no different with their creative stage, impressive lineup, and an unlimited supply of water to cool their fans off with. Weekend 1 hosted acts like Pumpkin, GoldRush, NiT GriT and Gladkill, and received phenomal reviews. My favorite act of week 2 was GRiZ, who absolutely held it down weekend 2. It is honestly difficult to relay how badass his set was! From ‘Jump Around’ to ‘Sunday School’, not one song dissatisfied listeners. I look forward to every single one of his future performances because his talent is limitless.

I stumbled upon Sub Focus after rumors of his remarkable, creative time warped set from weekend 1. Luckily I brought my LED pimp light up cane for defense against his circular ring of bright lights and heavy bass. With my eyes closed, it was impossible for me not to imagine myself playing a challenging game of space invaders mixed with Mario Cart of the future. I can safely say that my feet did not stop moving and my cane did not touch the floor. Walking away, I was left speechless, with a smile humming the incredible tune of ‘Rock it’ Sadly, silly Coachella engineers would not let him continue his encore; Sub Focus, you were nothing less than amazing!

I can only dream to one day say “Whats my mothafucking name” and have 35,000 fans respond in their loudest and most energetic voices. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s set also featured guests Warren G, 50 Cent, Eminem, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Tony Yayo, Currupt and even the departed 2pac as a hologram . It was pretty getting down to those favorite OG classics. As soon as music began, lighters were lit, and clouds began to rise and disperse above the audience. My dreams were complete when 50 Cent came out, as any native New Yorker would agree. At times it was too much; how could there be that much swag on a stage at once?

The Coachella Ferris Wheel is on every attendee’s bucket list. This year it was a goal of mine to experience it both during the day and at night. Riders are blessed with an impeccable view of what seems like ant-size campsites and what seems like forever skyline. In my unforgettable experience, the riders in the cart ahead had the 3-minute opportunity to literally ride the ride. Kudos to that quickie, it was hysterical and legitimately made my day.

When Monday unexpectedly strikes, tents begin to be put away, music begins to fade and goodbyes begin to be exchanged. Just like the day after Christmas one can only begin to dream about next year. Coachella is a magical, mystery land filled with laughter and memories while continuing the celebration of life. Festivals create the happiest fictional empire where attendees escape societies norms and transform themselves into their own creative beauty. Although Coachella has developed into a more mainstream type of festival, it has done so in a manner that preserves its core values while increasing its appeal to unite those intrigued and passionate with the music festival culture. Coachella, until we meet again.

Tags 2pac, 50 Cent, Arts, Bass, Beauty, Bright Lights, Campout, Classics, Coachella, Currupt, Dr. Dre, Dreams, Eminem, Ferris Wheel, Festival, Fire, Future, Gladkill, GoldRush, GRiZ, Hologram, Kendrick Lamar, LED, Magic, music, NiT GriT, Oasis, OG, Pumpkin, Rock It, Skyline, Snoop Dogg, Space Invaders, Sub Focus, The Do LaB, Tony Yayo, Warren G, Wiz Khalifa

Categories Festivals, Live Events, Summer 2012

Love Hz RMXD: A review on GoldRush & his latest release

April 3, 2012 //

Written by Theresa Rodriguez

In todays world of generic and boring, mass market produced, consumer inspired crap its refreshing to find something that breaks barriers down and challenges peoples conceptions on their imposed reality. The weirdly wonderful world of LA underground bass music is a perfect example of this, challenging its listeners with intricate, unique and otherworldly sounds, and drawing them into something unheard of before. Emerging through this growing micro community is a new breed of producer, one that isn’t afraid to do things their way with an added romantic twist.

GoldRush and his family of musicians have given fresh sound to his brilliant first album by releasing LOVE HZ RMXD, featuring remixes by some of the funkiest producers in the bass community. Each producer attaches their own distinct sound and style to the original track, while also keeping the original GoldRush essence alive.

I was first blessed with the intriguing sounds of GoldRush at the mystical wonderland of the “The Fish Fry” as they call it, presented by The Do Lab at Coachella in 2011. After, I was also fortunate enough to witness Benlloyd drop his most epic, bass filled, romantic tunes under the moon for a nightfall set at Burning Man. His range of bass and groovy instrumentals always has me stuck waiting for me. From festival to festival he always has something new to bring to the table. His presentation is hard to walk away from no matter where it may be. It is safe to say that GoldRush never disappoints. Everything from his energy to his swagger is admirable; a definition crowd pleaser with a badass hood.

LOVE HZ RMXD features remixes by Ruff Hauser, Gladkill, +verb,Richard Sweat, Stephan Jacobs, Sugarpill, jOBOT and LoBounce. These new tracks truly hit your soul making your feet want to move instantly. Beatport.com created a ‘Top 100 releases’ list and announced that LOVE HZ RMXD was number fifteen. It is no surprise to me to see this artist grow as fast as he has in the past few years because of his remarkable talent.

“Carpe Diem for Lovers” is given a masterful remake by Ruff Hauser, dripped in a beautiful bassline and layered with all the essential GoldRush goodness. This track still carries the enchanting vocals that implanted the original version in my heart. “S.C. Honey” is given an +verb remix that sends the original on a journey into outer space realm. The OG vocals are accompanied by a heavier bassline and glitched out synths. Another standout track on the release is Richard Sweat’s remix of “Super Symmetry”, aptly named the Droptop Spaceship remix. This tune vibes the original GoldRush feeling of flying through a hectic game of space invaders on a spaceship, accompanied by a progressive bassline and an assortment of spaceship bleeps. I truthfully couldn’t help but shoot a few lasers out of my fingers as I write this! Sugarpill gives “MySkye” his bass-heavy touch, and the always funky jOBOT gets his way with another remake of “S.C. Honey” using the original vocals and giving it his own dose of jOBOT bass. LoBounce gives my favorite GoldRush track, “Pop Rocks”, an impressive funkified feel, turning it upside down in the best way possible. Also featuring remixes by Stephan Jacobs and Gladkill, Love HZ RMXD is an absolutely masterful album, featuring deliciously well-crafted basslines and the most intricate of melodies and haunting vocals. These tunes rightfully deserve its place in the music collection of any avid bass head space traveller.

While awaiting GoldRush’s next performances at this years west Coachella and Lightning in a Bottle festival, I can only anticipate the most epic & romantic bass set to date. If you have ever seen GoldRush perform, you are well aware of how naturally he orchestrates his crowd with this high energy, spine chilling, loving beats! Hopefully in the nearby future, he will be able to pay the east coast a visit and shed his inimitable light, representing the LA underground bass community. His fresh sound effortlessly inspires originality, bringing out a “love life” vibration. Listening to LOVE HZ RMXD with your eyes closed brings you on an incredible quest.

STREAM LOVE HZ RMXD HERE!

Tags +verb, Badass, Bass, Burning Man, Coachella, Community, Droptop, Epic, Far Arden, Funky, Gladkill, GoldRush, Groove, Headtron, Honey, jOBOT, LA, Lightning in a Bottle, Love Hz, Melody, New release, Nightfall, OG, Pop Rocks, Remix, Richard Sweat, Romantic, Ruff Hauser, Spaceship, Stephan Jacobs, Stream, Streets of Atlantis, Sugarpill, Super, Symmetry, Theresa Rodriguez, Vocals

Categories New Releases

Interview with Mimi Page at B.B. King’s NYC – 3/21

March 23, 2012 //

SOA: When did you first start making music?

Mimi Page: “I started playing piano at 5. I don’t know what it was.. my whole family are all musicians! I gravitated toward the piano. One of the first songs I wrote were about aliens themed from “Fire in the Sky” (1993) – dark and ambient. I played all instrumental music up until high school when I picked up singing. I would write poetry, sing, and play music! I first put my self-recorded original tracks on myspace.

SOA: What inspires you and your music?

Mimi: Being in the moment. Any experience that can bring me into now. I’m full of energy – I love to help people and participate in community. Everything! I’m a sponge!

SOA: What were some of your early musical influences?

Mimi: The first album I ever bought was “Pure Moods” with Enigma & Enya! I was classically trained in piano and I wanted to escape those boundaries. I was sick of Bach & Beethoven. I heard these soundscapes in Enya’s “Orinoco Flow” and in the sounds of Enigma; I felt like I understood textures. It wasn’t until around 11th grade until I learned about electronic music and how to produce yourself. I got into Radiohead, Massive Attack, Boards of Canada…

SOA: What does love mean to you & how does it affect your music?

Mimi: Love is everything. Being completely open to accepting people and who they are. Loving different ideas and trying different things is so important. The first time I went to a rave is where I was inspired to write my song “Beating for You” after attending Electric Daisy Carnival in 2005. Massive amounts of people loving each other!

SOA: How did you start working with these glitch hop & future bass producers?

Mimi: GoldRush was the first producer I worked with; he used two of my songs, “Come What May” & “I’ll Be Waiting” for a Simplify Recordings release. Afro Monk & Ethan Baer hit me up for a SubSynthesis compilation release where I first released my single “Black Valentine” & collaborated with r.e.g. on a track called “Here I Am“. People were giving dubstep a heavy, machinist image and I was discovering this more melodic and love-driven electronic bass music! Ethan Baer recommended I start singing with these more intellectual-type producers and release music. I was also singing with a band called Shotgun Radio and we released a remix album of our track “A Bad Place” featuring remixes by Minnesota, Phrenik, Omega & more! I saw GoldRush open for a Shotgun Radio show and he is unreal! His full performance overall is so impressive; a high energy show! We had to work together!

SOA: Tell me a little about Lightning in a Bottle festival and your performance with GoldRush?

Mimi: It was incredible! I had never sang an electronic remix of my song live before! I was a bit nervous. I record most stuff in my apartment and had never played such a huge set. The vibes and sense of communitywere unreal and there was an immediate response of love and enjoyment. It’s not like that anywhere else! The Do LaB puts on an amazing festival.

SOA: We recently have heard some new joints you’ve recorded with Gladkill & Montana native, sAuce. Tell me a little about the creative process of producing a track with them.

Mimi: It’s different everytime. With Gladkill, he sent me a beautiful track called “The Night & Skyline” – his music is on a different level than most. All my vocals just came out & that never happens. With sAuce, he sent me a beat with cello recorded in it; lovely production. We finished a track called “The Reminder” with the SPANKiNZ crew (sAuce, SIMPLETON, MetaTron).

SOA: Any future electronic music collaborations coming up?

Mimi: I have been working with Bassnectar on an upcoming track called “Butterfly” and we wrote that for 3 months; 5 songs amd came out with 1. I finished the lyrics to “Butterfly” on Christmas Day! I have a new song coming out with Phrenik as well.

SOA: Where in the universe have you found a place to call home?
Mimi: Beautiful question! My song you heard tonight, “Jigsaw”, has a line “Tickless tocks and broken clocks, tell the story of this vagrant vagabond” and it’s about me not finding a home anywhere. I’ve moved around to 20 places within the last 8 years. Home is within. Home is also in a community. I feel at home in front of my piano and anything music related.