In terms of dj mixes, Pearson Sound aka Ramadanman puts together my favorite sets, next to Erol Alkan. His sense of rhythm and vision for a cohesive collection of songs is impeccable. I’ve played this mix thousands of times, and always go to it for inspiration. I’d say this is one of the best Fabriclives so far, Simian Mobile Disco also did a ridiculous mix a while back. Pick up the mix through boomkat
Tracklist
1. Pearson Sound – Hawker 2. Levon Vincent – Late Night Jam 3. Elgato – Music (Body Mix) 4. Marcello Napoletano – Everyday Madness 5. Tiyiselani Vomaseve – Vanghoma 6. Pearson Sound – Wad (fabric Edit) 7. Julio Bashmore – Battle for Middle You 8. Ramadanman – Grab Somebody 9. Ramadanman & Appleblim – Void23 (Carl Craig Re-edit) 10. Pearson Sound – Project 11. Joy Orbison – GR Etiquette (Pearson Sound symphonic refix) 12. J Kenzo – Ruckus (Martin Kemp Remix) 13. Fugative – Bad Girl (Lil Silva Dub) 14. A Made Up Sound – Demons 15. Jam City – Night Mode 16. Mr Mageeka – Different Lekstrix 17. Pangaea – Inna Daze 18. Pearson Sound – Stifle 19. MJ Cole feat. Wiley – From the Drop 20. Pinch – Qawwali 21. Joy Orbison vs. Ramadanman – J. Doe Them 22. Pearson Sound – Picon 23. Burial – Pirates 24. Die Barbie Musik Kollektive – Face (Junk) 25. GIRL Unit – IRL (Original / Bok Bok Remix) 26. D1 – Subzero 27. 18. S-X – Woo Riddim / Ramadanman – Glut 28. Addison Groove – Fuck the 101 29. Mala – City Cycle / Joe – Claptrap (Tease) 30. Sigha – Light Swells (In A Distant Space)
Solace Records welcomes their first release, Clubroot’s deep “Scars/Hellion”. Digital release can be purchased onBeatport, vinyl on Boomkat. I’ve included two previews of the tracks, as well as the Solace Podcast 001 Feat. Clubroot. An interview discussing his style and third album released on LoDubs can be found viaDogs On Acid. Congratulations to Clubroot, here’s to many more fine releases.
Thanks to Kid Smpl, who mentioned Blind Prophet in his recent Disco Droppings interview. I went over to this producer’s Soundcloud and was hyped on the overall atmosphere (There are currently 55 Blind Prophet tracks uploaded!). I’ve talked with Blind Prophet about the releases that stood out to me most, as well as his show on Sub.FM, which you can hear Friday’s from 9-11pm EST / 6-8pm on the west coast. Oh, and at the very bottom you’ll see his dreamy track “Coastline”, which can be downloaded for free via XLR8R
DD Welcome to Disco Droppings, Blind Prophet. What’s going on in your world right now?
BP Hello! I’ve been really busy with music lately – which is always a good thing. I’m in the process of exploring new genres, BPM, and techniques so that’s been taking up much of my time.
DD I wanna go way back to October, 2010, when your Open The Cut EP was released on Car Crash Set. The synth pad in the title track has a lot of clarity, and “Lag” has a nice bounce and smooth rolling sub. Do you remember your mindset back when this release was coming together?
BP When the “Open The Cut” EP came out I was pretty much only making 140/dubstep type music. Lately I’ve been shying away from that tempo but I can remember approaching Ill Cosby, the owner of Car Crash Set, about the possibility of doing another EP. He was down for it so I sent him some tunes and we settled on the ones that appear on the release. I didn’t set out to make an EP when I made the tunes that are on it, it just so happened that they sounded cohesive together so it worked out nicely. Maybe it was a subconscious type thing….
DD A more recent release, your Shortage EP on Gradient Audio also stood out to me. I really like the edginess of “The Choice”. Is this a distinctly harder sounding track for you?
BP Yeah, “The Choice” was kind of my ode to the more harder/aggressive dubstep tracks that I’m a fan of. Sadly, though, this sound has been hijacked by producers that are claiming they are making “dubstep” but, in reality, are making some of the worst music I’ve ever heard. I actually wouldn’t even call it music – it’s just shit.
DD You’ve got a show on Sub.fm Friday’s, who are some artists getting lots of play when you’re on the air?
BP I always seem to play tunes by Subreachers, HxdB, Wen, and Volatilevery show. They are four of my favorite producers so it’s only natural that I would support them.
DD This “Replica” track you did with Mirror State is so rad, I must get this one to play out. Did you first connect with Mirror State through Sub.fm, since you both have shows?
BP I first came across Mirror State about a year ago on Soundcloud. I really dug his stuff so we started swapping tunes and talking on AIM. We actually tried to collab prior to “Replica” but it just wasn’t in the cards. Then one day I came up with a drum groove and some synths and sent it to Thomas. I felt the tune could benefit from his artistic touch and I think I was right – the tune turned out great!
DD Will you be making it to the west coast anytime soon? I’ll be in your state later this year if i’m accepted into RBMA 2012.
BP I was out on the west coast this past January doing a mini tour, hopefully I can come back soon to play some more shows.
DD Last words?
BP Thanks to anyone that has supported me and my music, shout out to all the labels/producers/DJs – you know who you are! And thank you to Disco Droppings!
This weekend I’ll be driving over to Ellensburg to play 2 dj sets. The first will be for Central University’s 88.1 FM The Burg radio station, via the Friday “Electropolis” show. The show starts at 8, my set will go from 9-9:45, followed by a lil interview. If you’d like to listen in you can stream the showhere. On Saturday there will be a monster party in conjunction with the “Show Us Your Shorts” Film Festival Competition, Bar Noir, and of course, Cinco De Mayo. I talked with good friend Cameron Jessup aka Laughing Fox about these upcoming events which he has organized. I’ve included some of the songs you’ll hear in these upcoming sets; tunes from James Arctic, Cedaa, Rubix, Mosca, Strip Steve, Thefft, Distal, Archie Pelago, Hxdb, Artek – all of whom have been on Disco Droppings, or may be in the near future.
DD Hey Cameron. Happy to collaborate with you once again. You’ve been doing a lot over in Ellensburg..way back when we first met you worked on the college radio with your electronic show, then there was the “Hands” event, and now you do shows at Bar Noir. How is Ellensburg reacting to your efforts with electronic music now, compared to when you first started work there?
LFThings have really grown and developed since we last talked. I restarted a monthly dance night at a downtown art gallery, Gallery One, and the events have really taken off. It’s all word of mouth, and yet we still get a packed house of happy, dancing, drink in hand people. I am really enamored with what we’ve created, and its really cool to see the town responding to the event. Outside of what I’ve been doing, electronic music in town has really exploded. While I’d like to say I helped get the ball rolling, a new crop of students and promoters alike have taken it all much beyond what I would have expected this town capable of. Raw Space has a weekly dance party, there have been a few big parties at the fairgrounds, sponsored house parties, and more. It’s a really exciting time to be a head out here. It’s very diverse as well, you have some Top 40 going down, some dubstep, electro, the house/tech house scene that I promote – there is something for everyone now. Even USC Events has gotten in on the Ellensburg scene, as they are now sponsoring my Bar Noir partner Acropora’s radio show on the college station. It’s a great feeling.
DD Tell us a little about The Ellensburg Film Festival 60 Hour Short Film Competition and you’re new role with the festival..
LF The Show Us Your Shorts 60 Hour is a film slam where participants are given random criteria such as a prop, a narrative element like mistaken identity or a character who is two-faced, a few songs they must incorporate, and then they have 60 hours to write, produce, shoot, edit, and finish a short film. It’s like raving, but for filmmaking. Slam test your wits, your endurance, and your creativity, and result in some very fun and exciting shorts. I can’t wait to see what everyone came up with. Due to my new role with the festival, I took on the task of organizing the event and the Bar Noir after party. I am honored to be the new President of the Film Festival, and have been working diligently on getting films to put together create and engaging, inspiring program. I’ve also been working to secure larger sponsorships for the festival. In town there are alot of business who support what we do, but to take it to the next level, I want to get some corporate sponsors so we can get bigger films, maybe fly out some celebrities to make an appearance, and the like. It’s really been an exciting opportunity to lead and steer a film festival myself – Sundance, you ain’t seen nothing yet! :]
DD After the awards, Bar Noir will host a special Cinco de Mayo party featuring Laughing Fox, Acropora and myself with a 2 hour set. For my essential mix of sorts, music featured on Disco Droppings, new and forthcoming tracks from 7 Deadly Records and Car Crash Set+other tunes I’ve collected over the years will all be included. What’s this party going to be like? Will there be decorations?
LFThe Bar Noir should turn out to be a wicked party. We had to take the month of April off due to a large art show that went down at our usual venue, but we’re pulling out all the stops to more than make up for it. I am stoked to have you out to Ellensburg again, and I think our crowd will love your stuff just as much as I do. Decorations will be provided by dual projectors showing behind the scenes looks at the making of the shorts from the weekend, some Latin inspired visuals, and more to create a real festive atmosphere. AND because the weather has really improved, we’re using the patio outside the gallery and will have it lit up with string lights and will have a fire going as well. Cinco this year is going to be a blast.
Thanks again for having me on your blog, and see you Saturday Jimi!
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