February 2012
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GalaxC Girl Interview~
I’ve been wanting to get another lady on my blog for awhile now! I thought why not get one of the glitch hop forum ladies?? GalaxC Girl is a VJ/DJ extraordinaire! I always enjoy what she has to say. So please check out our little interview here!
Why is your name GalaxC Girl?
Well…I grew up secluded waaaay out in the country on a big ass hippy commune with billions of stars and our...
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Bustrexx - Broken Heart Syndrome VIP
Hey everyone! Just a little busy today but thought I would share a free tune from Bustrexx! Wicked DNB Number! FREE download too!
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NICK THAYER - Interview!
When you listen to Nick Thayer’s music, you will realize how much he is not confined into one genre. You can truly hear this in his newest EP “LIKE BOOM” which was released on OWSLA last week. All the tracks rock but my personal favourites are “Haters Gonna Hate” and “Face Palm” I am dancing around in my chair as I listen and I’m sure you will do...
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CUALLI - Elixir EP (OUT NOW!)
Released by Street Ritual
Cualli’s new EP “Elixir” will take you on a world wide tour. This glitch hop release is filled with worldly sounds, funk, unique sounding pads and more! This Colorado based producer makes his music with software and real instruments. Many sounds that you hear were recorded in the Amazon! This EP has old world sounds mixed in with futuristic melodies...
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SUPERFRIENDS SUNDAY: S.K. BASS
Let’s Dance! This week’s Superfriends post is on this stellar mix by S.K Bass.
Do you like the bassline? I sure do. This had me dancing around in my chair. S.K Bass brings the bass like no other. She sought out the best of the best in bassline for this mix. As usual , great mixing style and all the right vocals to make it even more catchy! Awesome build ups and drops all throughout!!
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ILL-ESHA - Coward (UNRELEASED FREE D/L)
Ill-esha is celebrating reaching over 10 000 fans by giving away a download of one of her first tunes! Coward is a killer of a drum and bass tune! Drum beats and soothing synths, with a punchy bassline in all the right places. Take a listen and grab your copy on soundcloud!! As she said herself, it is a piece of ill-esha production history!
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Superfriends Sunday: PHRASE!
Alright, everyone! It’s Superfriends Sunday! This week I’m featuring the music of Phrase. Fraser, aka Phrase is no stranger on the Van Isle DJ Circuit. He has also been making some quality tracks!
First up is his drum and bass remix of “Culture of Fear” by Thievery Corporation.
Great use of the songs original sounds mixed in with soulful dnb sounds!
Next an older...
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January 2012
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Superfriends 2012! (Christoph's "Passion" mix)
What can I say? I love festivals. This year’s installment of Superfriends will be a full fledged festival on May long weekend on Vancouver Island, BC
For info check the Facebook Event and Blog!
I have decided that every Sunday, I will pick some music or mixes from someone on the line up! I will show you the old and the new! This is not a party you will want to miss! Check out the blog for...
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GUMBOOTZ - Funky Junky - MIX
Check this brand new mix by one of my local faves, Gumbootz!
This mix is filled with that ghetto funk flavour that a lot of my friends have grown to love! Many of my favourite mixes have been delivered by Gumbootz and this another to add to that collection!
Filled with classic songs (Like Unbelievable) remixed into dance floor - booty shaker sounds. Catchy vocals, suspenseful drops, and funked...
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Knowa Knowone - Champagne and Kittens (OUT NOW!!)
(LENAR’S vote for best cover art… EVER!)
Knowa Knowone’s new album “Champagne and Kittens” dropped today through Street Ritual and 1320 Records.
Knowa Knowone colours outside the lines of glitch, breaks, funk, hip hop and mid tempo. The blend of different sounds is enough to make many types of music lovers happy. I don’t often like to use the words...
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10 Years of Myagi - FREE MIX
If you’re a lover of breaks and have not heard of Myagi, then you’re probably living under a rock. Actually.. you’re probably in the deepest part of earth because even rocks love Myagi.
The first time I saw Myagi play in a club was actually in thanks to some shitty music! A friend and I were supposed to go another friend’s birthday at some lame top 40 meat market bar....
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Grasp the Erro Feat. Shamik - YOU
Grasp the Erro and Shamik have once again collaborated on a delicious track! This time they take on drum and bass. The piano melody gives the track a flavor where I can’t quite place the taste. Just one of those sounds that sends chills down your spine. As usual, Shamik stays true to his unique vocal style and thought provoking lyrics. I’m really looking forward to the entire release...
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December 2011
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LENAR's PICKS of 2011
2011 proved to be a great year for music. My blog really started to pick up and I have had the chance to connect with people all over the world. Searching soundcloud, youtube and other alternative places gave me the chance to hear music I might not have heard otherwise. So brace yourselves for a nice long post of some my favorites of 2011
I will have to say my ultimate finds of the year were...
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MISSDVS Interview
MissDVS is one of the headlining DJs of the NYE Party I will be attending so I thought it would be a good idea to get in touch with her! Her podcast, ElectroSexual is coming up on it’s second anniversary. MissDVS handpicks the best of the best to be featured in the mixes.
A DJ„ fire performer, promoter, and much more! Take a read on for our interview
Tell me about your first DJ...
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KLAYPEX - Interview
I recently came across the mainly dubstep duo, Klaypex and was drawn into their song “Lights”
Now I usually am not big on dubstep or tracks with vocals with certain fx but in both cases, it works with the tune. This particular track has racked up over 1.5 million views on youtube.
I took some time to listen to several tracks and got some pretty bad ass basslines and catchy vocal...
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Ali Berger - 110 Love EP (Street Ritual) (OUT...
Ali Berger’s latest EP 110 Love is comprised of funky, glitched out jams. Side effects may include: booty shaking, random jerked arm movements, increased sense of hearing, and may cause brief moments of euphoria.
Filled with catchy vocals, off the chain basslines, a mixture of jazz type keys and original funk sounds.
My favourite track on the EP is “Be Down” but all of them...
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November 2011
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Indivision are a group I was lucky to come by while searching for awesome liquid drum and bass. Their tracks include a wide range of sounds spanning from beautiful pianos and vocals to some heavier basslines and crunchy percussion. I especially like their track “Secret Vision.” Check out this little interview!
How did Indivision come together?
It all started around 2008, I...
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Great tracks I've heard this week!
First up we have Charlotte Dobre’s amazing vocal edit of Mimosa’s track “Kinetic”. Her unique voice gives this already awesome track an extra spark! Catchy lyrics over Mimosa’s funky bass will be making you want to get up and dance!
<a href=”http://charlottedobre.bandcamp.com/track/the-waiting-room-charlotte-dobre-vocal-edit”...
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Nu Raverz - Pop (ft Majic Palmer) OUT NOW!
You all know I’m a sucker for anything funky. Check out Nu Raverz latest jam. A disco tune ft vocals of Majic Palmer. Loving the bass in this one. Just makes me want to dance!!!! As usual infectious beats and catchy rhythms from Mr Nu Raverz!!!
Nu Raverz Ft Majic Palmer - Pop (Ispirato Recordings) by Nu Raverz
BUY HERE
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WESBEANZ - WONDERLAND WINTER MIX
Check out this wonderful little mix whipped up by WesBeanz. Starting us off with sweet midtempo chilled beats. Throw in some dub and moombaton and you have yourselves a killer mix! Filled with sounds that bring you visions of winter and all the fun that comes with it! As usual Wes’s mixing style does not fail to impress and the track selection and flow gives the perfect impression of those...
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PLUMP DJs Gobstopper OUT NOW!
Plump DJs newest Single, “Gobstopper” is now out via their new label, Grand Hotel Records. I was pretty excited hearing this track as these boys have saved me from many boring bus rides!
This track has some old Plump sounds mixed in with some new. Catchy vocal hook and an unique bassline give this track its pizzazz! Check out a clip below!
BE sure to support and BUY HERE
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Alicia Keys - Fallin (Miroslav Losonsky remix)
Check this wicked funky, glitched our remix of Alicia Keys by Miroslav Losonky! A sick sick jam to imagine that you are dancing on the beach too in order to forget about this yicky weather!
Fallin’ - Alicia Keys (Miroslav Losonsky Remix) by Miroslav Losonsky
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I’m not going to claim I had a clue about...
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October 2011
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NONE LIKE JOSHUA - Interview
I recently came across None Like Joshua through many of the other artists I have interviewed. I decided to see what all the fuss was about. What did I find? A talented musician who gives us intelligent, real lyrics. I am happy to say We did a little interview! How did you get into rapping?
I’ve been rapping since I was like 9. Me and my childhood friend Douglas used to rap Limp Bizkit...
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90s REMIX time!
Here is a little splash of some of my favorite remixes of 90s tunes. A fun twist for those feeling nostalgic!
DIGGITY REMIXXX by ill-esha
Brandy & Monica - Boy is Mine (ill-esha remix) by ill-esha
Temptation (Woodhead Re-edit) by WOODHEAD
Weezer - Say It Aint So (DeepStrut Bootleg) [Free Download] by DeepStrut
Sublime - What I Got (DeepStrut Bootleg) [Free Download] by...
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NERO ARE COMING TO VICTORIA, BC
Mynti Entertainment + Reliable Entertainment are bringing you bass gurus, Nero. This will be an intimate event at Club 9One9 in Victoria, BC! These boys have been taking the bass world by storm and this is for sure not a show to miss.
The show is on DEC 20!
Check out their Essential Mix here:
Nero - Essential Mix BBC Radio 1 (SAT-11-13-2010) by Nero Essential Mix
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REALITY - Interview
Take a look into the mind of Reality. A bass music fanatic based in Montreal. Gaetan, whose electronic roots began on Vancouver Island made his way to the eastern scene and has since helped start the club night “Invasion.”
Read on to find out more about Reality!
Tell us about Final Recordings and how it came into motion.
Final Recordings is still coming into motion, the first...
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One Year Of Lenar /Veela Interview (# 3 ;p)
When my computer decided to kick the bucket.. I thought I would start interviewing people for my blog and change what I was doing with it.
This has given me a chance to connect with people all over the world.
I thought it would be fitting to do another interview with Veela because she has come so far since the last time I did an interview with her.
Drum and Bass names such as TwoThirds and...
September 2011
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ill.gates - ill.methodolgy preview + Free Download
Check this out the preview to ill.gates up coming release “Ill Methodology”
This master of the bass does not disappoint. “Pharma Sutra” )his collab with Filsastine is sounding like my favorite out of these stellar previews.
Expect unique bass sounds, some hip hop and well.. you will just have to take a listen to see what else!
I interviewed ill.gates awhile back! Check...
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Deadmau5 - Bleed (StrobeHypnoticz & Buddygirrl...
Check out this beautiful, dreamlike remix of “Bleed” by Strobehypnoticz and Buddygrrl. Both of these talented folks are quickly becoming favorite artists of mine. This particular track rose quickly to #1 on the Hype Machine charts.
Deadmau5 - Bleed (StrobeHypnoticz & Buddygirrl Remix) by StrobeHypnoticz
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CIMORELLI Covers
I’m a bit busy this week so I’d just like to take the time to share some covers by a very talented group of ladies.
Cimorelli are a band of 6 sisters who have done several covers of popular songs on Youtube. I’m not big on mainstream but even for the actual songs I don’t like, I often enjoy the covers done by these girls. Here are a few of my favourites!
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CAMO AND KROOKED - INTERVIEW!
At the moment, Camo and Krooked are best known for their unique take on drum and bass. For the new album, Cross The Line, the talented duo took on other genres to spice things up.
Their latest single “Make The Call” will be released on Sept 12. Take a listen to hear how Camo and Krooked are switching up their sounds. TC delivers amazing vocals over indie house style beats that are...
August 2011
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HUMAN EXPERIENCE - SEEING IS BELIEVING EP
Seeing is Believing is a beautiful, atmospheic EP that will take you on a sonic adventure. Human Experience once again delivers a breathtaking arrangement of colourful sounds. As I’ve said before, this man lives up to his name!
Loving “Entheos Regenerated” - Somehow feels like future desert sounds mixed with some reggae and even a bit of classical.
So please take a listen and...