God damn. DAMN SON just dropped bombs with this remix album. This is fucking dope. Let’s start here with Cyrptex‘s reglitch of FiLiBuStA‘s “The Recipe”. Jesus Christ.
Cryptex’s take is fucking nasty, right? Well there’s more. Peep LeGinge‘s trapped out reinterpretation of the hit.
I know. It’s probably too much to take in at one time, but we’re not done so just hang on. RoboRob has taken on “Unity in Diversity”, giving it an electro-bass, more dubby outfit. It’s awesome.
You can stream FiLiBuStA’s entire remix album by clicking here. The whole thing is a free download!!!
Yoooo. It’s Friday. What are you doing tonight? Are you going out? Are you staying in? If you’re staying in, let me show you a song that might change your mind. “Electric Pandas” is a new track from Brooklyn trio Ink Eyes that’s got a whole lot of energy, which is appropriate as its part of their submission to rock EDC New York (which we fully support). Keep an ear out for these dudes as I believe we’ll be hearing a lot more from them in the near future. For now, enjoy “Electric Pandas” and get out and go somewhere!
Well guys, this will be about my 300th and final post here. It’s been great. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with hundreds of artists and providing you daily content. Time to move on and let Tobias do his own thing.
I leave you with this preview of my label’s upcoming single, a collaboration between The Vandal Squad and Chuuwee. This one will be out this fall.
Back with the Chi-town boy Kave today. If you remember he made that monster beat with Compact Disco that killed it… Check here. We got that young interview with the man, and some new tracks you probably haven’t heard yet. Let’s go.
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DE (HOUDINI): Tell us about Kave the project and who you are as an individual. What’s a day in the life like?
KAVE: Well I think that I in order too understand more about me and my music, its first important too learn a little about my past and what helped shape me into the person I am today. I grew up living in the not so greatest areas of Atlanta, and from a early age music was one of the only outlets I had. As a young boy, I studied classical music on a variety of instruments such as the piano, upright bass, and violin. As I got older, I got into other instruments like the guitar. I was lucky enough at that age too be trained by some really great musicians, some of now are worldwide famous, most notably Tosin Abasi of Animals As Leaders who taught me so much about the creation of music & the theory behind it. I really feel that this strong background in music & music theory helps me everyday in what I create, I mean sometimes if I don’t have my laptop handy and I have some wicked tune or chord progression in my head, I’ll literally get some paper, draw some staff bars, and score out the chords and notes. I try to compile all of myself into my music too really express not only my past, but also the present. Most of my music is a little on the darker side because, well, I’m just a little more of a cryptic individual, but I have received nothing but positive feedback, which I am eternally grateful for.
Who are your biggest influences as an artist?
Wow, now here’s a list that can go on forever! I mean, there are so many musicians that inspire & influence me from all over the grid, from electro, disco, funk, bass music, metal, and more. If I had too pick just a few, it would have too be artists like Justice, Daft Punk, New Order, Grum, Crystal Castles, Le Castle Vania, Madeon, Wolfgang Gartner, Nicky Romero, Phonat, PrototypeReactor, Mantis, Mord Fustang, Tommy Trash, Brodisnki, Hacker, Bloody Beetroots, & many many more! I’m also a huge fan of french electro/disco.
What’s it like being a musician on the grind in Chicago?
Chicago is absolutely a crazy city. Being the 3rd largest city in the nation, there’s definitely opportunity here. But with potential opportunity comes the drawback of increased competition. So you gotta work, work, work, work, work. The hardest part is actually getting in the scene and getting your name out there, but once people start realizing that your making quality music and your fans are actually interested in seeing you perform, then it becomes easier. Even so, there’s hundreds of other talented musicians trying too get their come up, so you can never really rest easy.
What’s the next step for you? More releases? Touring? Videos?
Definitely more releases coming soon! My new collab track with my good friends Compact Disco did pretty decent for its release. Next I will be releasing a new disco track along with a new electro track following that! And actually I am on tour now! I’m coming up on my break for that, so ill be heading back too Chicago for a week and then its off too San Francisco! Which I’m totally psyched about, I’ve never been too the west coast before!
What’s the craziest show you’ve played? Tell us about some of the weirdest, coolest, funniest things you’ve seen in the business.
I’d say that the craziest show I’ve ever played was last year at Halloween. We had all worked really hard on the promo too get this club packed, and boy did it!! Our venue capacity was like 350, and we hit that at 11:30 with a huge line around the door. And I mean seriously, some of the hottest girls I’ve ever laid eyes on were there that night. Dj’s were taking shots all night from opening till closing, and everybody had a blast. Definitely was one of the funniest nights in my life.
We’ve been supporting Don Winsley and his rise to the top for a while now. We first introduced his remixes, here, in anticipation of his debut full-length LP “Rise Of The Weasel King“, here. Today we’re back with some highlights off the record and interview. Let’s go.
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DE (HOUDINI): Tell us about Don Winsley the project and who you are as an individual. What’s a day in the life like?
Don Winsley: Don Winsley is the alias I have been making and releasing music under for the past two years. When Don Winsley plays live its as a two-piece with a drummer. We try to make our shows as visceral, and high energy as possible. People have said it feels at times like heavy metal with a dance beat, and I’m continually blown away by how overwhelmingly positive the response from the crowd seems to be. Although I feel like I dont get enough credit for having invented dubstep all those years ago under my other alias, benga.
As for a day in the life, I live in a big mansion with a bunch of bros. I sleep in the attic, but lately it seems like I’m away much more then I am. I guess im just your average Weasel-Core DJ when you get down to it.
Who are your biggest influences as an artist?
Food and small animals. Also 80′s movies and classical music.
What’s it like being a musician on the grind in North Carolina?
Its kind of weird being in a state where the electronic scene is still developing and not really established yet. Especially when the music you make doesn’t exactly conform to a specific genre. But it is what you make of it; I’ve met so many amazing people and artists here and I love the barbecue.
What’s the next step for you? More releases? Touring? Videos?
Oh man, there are so many things going on right now. First off im running for the position of Buncombe county district comptroller, we are also releasing the official remixes for Rise Of The Weasel King, and there is a new EP in the works.
Definitely trying to do some more video content, as well. I went to college for video/animation and somtimes I catch myself thinking of my music like a score for a movie.
What’s the craziest show you’ve played? Tell us about some of the weirdest, coolest, funniest things you’ve seen in the business.
One time, back before I was really taking this whole DJ thing very seriously, we broke into my friends neighborhood pool and threw a guerilla-style show. The cops came and we had to scramble over the fence. As far as legitimate shows go, we have had some really crazy shows in Asheville. The energy at our last show there was awesome; I’m a BIG fan of energetic crowds.
Very excited to introduce all you guys to Kave. I heard this guy’s music last week and was blown away. Absolutely tremendous sounds, and for the most part, all of his tracks are free downloads…
Fuck. Yes.
This track “Hammer“, which is in collaboration with Compact Disco is the one that immediately caught my attention. It’s super nutty, a serious dancefloor killer that’s creating quite a buzz right now. The man comes out of Chicago and, I swear, nothing bad music-wise ever comes out of there. It’s like a breeding ground for the dopest producers.
All hail Kave and his henchmen.
Now, I’m not the biggest dubstep fan. But as a bonus, check out “Bass Fuzz“. I know you dubstep fans will devour this. I have to admit, it’s yummy.
Don Winsley‘s “Rise Of The Weasel King” full-length album is here…
This is a fantastic debut. Truly. 10 epic tracks with elements of electro, house, dubstep, glitch, hip-hop, and classical which, when done correctly (as Don Winsley has), makes for complete, sometimes maniacal madness. “Lets Begin” brings the album in strong, we’re thrown around the room with “Throne“, then we’re groovin’ hard with “You Move Me“. The eponymous track “Rise Of The Weasel King” has one of the coolest intros I’ve heard, and quickly drops into a triumphant dubby, electro banger. The album only continues to swell from there, until we get to “Rob“, perhaps the more chill, lovely say-goodbye outro.
Not too long ago we featured Don Winsley, the awesome tag team of Producer/DJ Daniel Kairoff and drummer Miles Cramer. If you missed the feature, you’ll want to check it here for their wicked remixes of Danger, Destiny’s Child, and Gucci Mane (I know, crazy range of tracks, but trust me they’re dope). Anyway, we’re back today with a couple cool things. First, a remix of the Ginuwine classic “Pony“. I think it’s pretty wet.
And most importantly, Don Winsley‘s debut album “Rise of the Weasel King” drops this Thursday! I’ll be covering that later I’m sure. For now, check out the album teaser…
