I remember the first time I interacted with Machinedrum aka Travis Stewart. I was given the opportunity to perform at Decibel Festival 2012’s Warp Records Showcase, opening up the night for Jimmy Edgar, Clark and Travis. It was the highest profile show I had played so far, and the challenge was just what I needed to think bigger and further develop my own voice. I remember him coming on stage towards the end of my set when I was playing some Slick Shoota, bobbing his head and singing along. From then on, I become more and more enamored by this man, both for his hefty amount of quality productions, and his friendly demeanor. Daft Punk are still my main dudes, but I watch them from afar. It’s just a pure gift to cross paths with Machinedrum over the years since that Warp show. He is truly one of the most talented and visionary artists around. I was there at the Vapor City Live debut at dB Fest 2013, the Jets show that same year, Vapor City live in Portland in 2014, and now this Machinedrum show at Crocodile in 2015. Once again, I felt like this was a culmination of everything I had learned, and another challenge to better myself and add my own energy into the night. This wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the artists creating these songs. Followers of this site should recognize a few friends that have come through in interviews over the years. Big shout-out to my favorite producer to come thru Disco Droppings, XI, whose on the very first track of the mix. Shout-outs to Embassy Recordings, Broodlings, Slick Shoota, HxdB and WD4D, who you’ll also hear. And respect to DJ Rashad and the Teklife family, who you’ll see represented..
It was a total joy to work with The Crocodile on this show. Thank you to all the staff, and especially Shaina for allowing my intern Beck Ninneman and I to bring in additional lights, and granting us some brand new subs. The vibes were fierce and rowdy. It was that show I’ve dreamed about since I started, where everything just clicks.
Tracklist
XI – Trinary
The Bug – Skeng (Kode9 Remix)
Broodlings – Two, Three (Embassy Recordings)
Stray – Chatterbox (Original Mix)
WD4D & Suttikeeree – Up On Something (Unreleased)
At The Drive-In – Pattern Against User
Ital Tek – Challenger Deep
Nine Inch Nails – Survivalism (Jimi Jaxon Remix) (Version 1)
DJ Rashad – Ride Dis Dikk (DJ Earl Remix)
HxdB & DJ Cure Feat. MC ThinkTank – Sound The Alarm (Firestar Soundsystem Remix)
Mincha & Ghost Town – Aberdeen (Howie Lee Remix)
Drake – All Me (DJ Paypal x DJ Taye)
Fracture – Loving Touch (Original Mix)
Rvdical The Kid – Tokyo
DRJ – With You
Etherwood – Unfolding (feat. Laurelle Robichaud)
SpectraSoul – Light In The Dark (Feat. Terri Walker)
DJ Jy – Kesha Wif The Fatty ;] (Drippin x Slick Shoota Remix)
Pascal – P-Funk Era (Original Remix)
DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn, Alix Perez – Make It Worth (Original Mix)
DJ Earl, DJ Taye – Wurkinn da Bass (Original Mix)
Shy FX – Bambaata (Dillinja Remix)
Video Credit: Cameron Jessup
Mix also available on Mixcloud, Video also on Vimeo
– Jimi Jaxon
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