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SPIRIT DITCH: Remebering Mark Linkuous of Sparklehorse

This post is not bass oriented. Hell, it isn’t even dance music oriented. However, it is medium we use to share what we love. And for this reason, I wanted to take a minute to post about the tragic suicide of Sparklehorse leader, Mark Linkuous. For those who know me, .rar KELLY, on a personal level know how much this band has meant to me. Mark Linkuous’s songs have gotten me through some very rough points in my life. For those fans of Sparklehorse, Mark’s suicide of a shotgun blast to the heart can’t fully come as a surprise; however, the fact that this great songwriter will remain silent for the rest of my life hits much like that blast. And for those who don’t know Sparklehorse, I highly recommend checking them out. I have included some a couple songs and some videos below, but stress that Sparklehorse cannot be fully absorbed by a song or two; rather, they remained one of the few bands whose craft demanded the listener to take in each album as a whole. This is only a taste – go buy their records.

Mark – your music will be missed.

Sea of Teeth – Sparklehorse from christina vantzou on Vimeo.

gasoline horseys from christina vantzou on Vimeo.

Heart of Darkness – Sparklehorse from christina vantzou on Vimeo.

Sick of Goodbyes (from the album Good Morning Spider) - Sparklehorse It's A Wonderful Life (from the album It's A Wonderful Life - Sparklehorse Sad & Beautiful World (from the album Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot) - Sparklehorse Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd Cover) -Sparklehorse & Thom Yorke

GLOBAL MESS CAMPAIGN LAUNCH!!! The Greatest Producers in the World (that you’ve never heard of)

The fact that Columbus’s HOT MESS are not biggest dance act in the world right now is mind-blowing. Much like another Kellz favorite, The Squire of Gothos, HOT MESS’s production remains on par, and often topping, all of the big names in dance music, and yet when I say “Have you heard of Hot Mess?” people think I am talking about Lindsay Lohan or something just as absurd.

Well that’s about to change.

I am making it a personal crusade to get the word out about HOT MESS. Much like how Conan O’Brien successfully campaigned to have DIRTY DANCING re-released over ten years ago, I want Hot Mess to be synonymous with Crookers, Fake Blood, Benga, Rusko and yes, even the Beatles. So in an effort to launch this “GLOBAL MESS” campaign, here’s a post of EVERYTHING I have found by HOT MESS over the past six or seven months.

DJs – go rinse the shit outta these tunes cause they are ALL at 320kpbs.

Promoters – contact Brandon&MJ at HouseHold and book Hot Mess in your city. Thanks to the House Hold family, Hot Mess are going to be at WMC this year. This might be the first step to their global explosion (I hope).

World – LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN. The “GLOBAL MESS” campaign is ON!!!

Dip - HOT MESS
e-Twist It - HOT MESS
P.A.R.T.Y - HOT MESS
Propa Choppa - HOT MESS
Time Warp - HOT MESS
Earthquake (HOT MESS remix) - Little Boots
Follow Me (HOT MESS remix) - Pata Pooh feat. Adam Tensa
PunkBitch - HOT MESS
Purple Shirt - HOT MESS Sweat It Out - HOT MESS
Nightmare (HOT MESS remix v.2) - Ale Fillman

Go to the HOT MESS blog to grab their mixes & keep up on everything messy

FREEEE SHIIIIITTTTTT

Here’s a bunch of free shiiiiitttt from Deadboy, Toronto’s ZED’S DEAD, and KILLABIT. Figured it would something good to start your week. ENJOY!!!

U Cheated - DEADBOY Who's Afraid of Detroid (Killabit's Dubstep Remix) - CLAUDE VON STROKE Dark Side Dub - ZED'S DEAD Pyramid Song (Zed's Dead Illuminati Remix) - RADIOHEAD Doin' Time (Zed's Dead Summer Grime) - SUBLIME Eyes On Fire (Zed's Dead Remix) - BLUE FOUNDATION LA Love (Zed's Dead Remix) - FENECH-SOLER

GIZMODE!!!!

There are the rare moments in one’s musical hunt when one accidentally stumbles upon an artist whose sound completely blows their mind. Months ago, I happened upon Bristol producer, GIZMODE, whose “GASSTEP” totally caught me off guard. The track combined elements of breakcore, dubstep, gabber, and early industrial to create an exciting new sound. Since then, GIZMODE has continued to progress – most recently with “Fallout”. Keep an eye out for this producer – and expect BIG TINGS!!!!
fallout by gizmode
sincethecrackstep by gizmode
canyousmellgasstep by gizmode

Check out more at his MYSPACE

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OFF ME NUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subdivision Family members, and .rar Kelly’s personal fav, the Squire of Gothos have launched their new record label – the perfectly titled OFF ME NUT RECORDS. And with the launch comes FREE EP’s from label artists: SPONGEBOB SQUAREWAVE & DANKLE, DROID, as well as a new OFF ME NUT MEGA MIX (see below) and last but definitely not least, label godfathers, The Squire of Gothos are giving up a FREE copy of their THE DULLAH E.P.!!!!

Expect nothing but the FUTURE of dance music from this label!!!

Track list:
1.Worldhead – Paradise Kru
2.Lyrically I Stain – Mozart’s Mrs Was A Crack Whore
3.V.S.O.P – V.S.O.P
4.Squire Of Gothos – Bounty Ice Cream (Cryogenix Remix)
5.Shiftee Moova – Tell Me You Love Me!
6.Rotten Nostril – Tech It Easy
7.Chocolate Boy – Don’t Call Me Your Wifey ft.Miss A
8.Dankle – Dat Ol’ Chestnut
9.Dorothy Merkins & Vanessa Felch – Bionic Leg
10.Platapussy – Jern-E
11.Spongebob Squarewave – Skling My Chding

Dare to be DFRNT

Now that Dubstep has been embraced on dance floors in the far reaches of the globe, the fledgling genre has reached that inevitable stage when it branches out into sub-genres. From the thrashing mid-bass grind of Brostep, to the upbeat electro-party pop of Ravestep, to the meditative minimalism of the Deepstep sound, Dubstep is maturing into her teen years. As Mark N-Type succinctly put it – the genre “has balanced and evened out”.

Raining In the Streets - DFRNT

Although there is merit with each of the emerging sub-genres, I am most intrigued by the yet-to-be-classified left field minimalism of James Blake, Joy Orbison, and Untold. This is why I was so excited to stumble upon the sound of cutting edge Scottish producer, DFRNT. I was even more surprised to learn that DFRNT is also writes the fantastic Sitting Ovation blog. Upon hearing DFRNT’s mix for Mary Anne Hobbs’ Breezeblock show on November 12, 2009, I sat in awe, listening to the depth of his production. And music is only the tip of the iceberg in DFRNT’s basin of brilliance.

Mammoth - DFRNT

DFRNT also runs the Echodub Label and Collective, and is the editor of Modus Magazine. At a mere 26 years old, DFRNT exhibits talents well beyond his years – and has not gone unnoticed. He has seen support from seen support
from many of the world’s top Dubstep producers and DJs, from heavier hitters like N-Type, Baobinga and
Headhunter, to deeper selectors such as Synkro, Scuba and even “dub-techno don”, Quantec. With his debut, Metafiction, DFRNT dove head first into the abyss of Dubstep’s deepest levels; with massive remixes from Scuba, Ital Tek, Quantec, Synkro, Indigo and DJ Madd.

Walking Alone - DFRNT

I am proud to share with you DFRT’s Guest Mix for Radio Magnetic, the promo mix for Metafiction (see below), as well as a handful of FREE tracks!! DFRNT will be in the U.S. from March until (hopefully) May of this year; U.S. promoters interested in booking a DFRNT performance, send your request here. Be sure to check out his Myspace for tour dates.

Metafiction Promo Mix - DFRNT
Track List:
1. 01 DFRNT – Wake Up
2. 02 DFRNT – The Warmest
3. 03 DFRNT – Tripped
4. 04 DFRNT – Therapy
5. 05 DFRNT – Landscapes
6. 06 DFRNT – Epitome
7. 07 DFRNT – The Next Step
8. 08 DFRNT – Dark Jazz
9. 09 DFRNT – Aftermath
10. 10 DFRNT – Winter
11. 11 DFRNT – Decay
12. 12 DFRNT – Headspace
13. 13 DFRNT – Lounge
14. 14 DFRNT – Sound Asleep

Valley of Shadow (DFRNT Remix) - Origin Unknown
Hip Hop (DFRNT Remix) - Dead Prez
Frequency (DFRNT Remix) - Altern 8

Eyes Down (Warrior One Remix) – BONOBO

Simon Green aka Bonobo returns with one of the key cuts from his forthcoming album, “Black Sands”. Drawing as much on the rhythms of two-step as the lush soundscapes for which he’s best known, “Eyesdown” also features a remarkable vocal from Andreya Triana and enough fuzzed-out sub-bass for a binful of dubsteppers. Classic and contemporary, melancholy and exhilarating all at once, “Eyesdown” sounds like the kind of record Massive Attack could be making if they were starting out now.

Eyes Down (Warrior One Remix) - Bonobo

Remix duties are taken care of by Floating Points and Warrior One, Appleblim & Komonazmu. The single – “Eyesdown” – will be out 03/08/10 on Ninja Tune, and the album – “Black Sands” – will be out on 03/29/10.

Pre-order here

The Static Storm: Mogwai + Snow = WIN!!

I have always found the best music to listen to whilst trudging through beating winds and towers of snow is MOGWAI. Though one of my “life changing” artists, I hardly ever listen to Scottland’s finest in the summer. Rather, the beating pellets of snow and ice are damn near comforting so long as the sonic boom of anything in Mogwai’s canon erupts from my iPod. They have gotten me through more snow storms than a pair of waterproof Doc Martin’s and sustained me when my car tires, screaching themselves bald on iced streets, have quit. It was the winter of 1998 when I first heard Young Team’s “Like Herod” and that record has remained a staple for the subsequent 12 winters.

As the whole of the Mid-Atlantic trembles beneath a shadow of snow, it seems appropriate to share with all of you the sound of a group of artists who transcended being a “band” to becoming a movement. If you don’t already have them, download these songs; if you do already have them, go get them, put them on your iPods, in your CD players or other portable audio devices and go for a walk in a snow storm.

2 Wrongs Make 1 Right
Like Herod
I'm Jim Morrison and I'm Dead
O I Sleep
Killing All The Flies
Kids Will Be Skeletons
Small Children In The Background
Mogwai Fear Satan (Live At All Tomorrow's Parties NY, September 2008)

BONUS
Death Bells (Mogwai Remix) - Soul Savers

THE PRODIGY 35 tracks MEGA MIX by Lloydi (because Liam Howlett first made me dance)

Tracklist:
Omen Reprise
Take Me To The Hospital
Funky Shit
Get Up Get Off
Phoenix
Breathe
Warrior’s Dance (Kicks Like A Mule Remix)
Climbatize
Android
Everybody In The Place (Original)
What Evil Lurks
Thunder
We Gonna Rock
Smack My Bitch Up
Your Love
Break And Enter
Invaders Must Die
Fire (Sunrise Version)
Jericho
Omen
Skylined
World’s On Fire
Firestarter
No Good (Start The Dance)
Speedway
Charly (Trip Into Drum And Bass Version)
We Are The Ruffest
Wind It Up
Out Of Space
Voodoo People
Hyperspeed (G-Force Part 2)
Claustrophobic Sting
Heat
Full Throttle
Everybody In The Place (155 And Rising)

Scion CD Sampler v. 28 : DUB POLICE

Scion, makers of the world’s most comfortable socks and distributor of excellent dance music compilations, highlights premiere London-based label Dub Police. Since forming in 2004 Dub Police has risen to become one of the most well respected Dubstep labels in the planet, its artists traveling the globe regularly, bringing the heaviest new sounds from the UK to devoted fans worldwide. Turn up the low end on the system and get ready to step to the massive sounds of the Dub Police crew…

Although all of these tracks are standouts, I wanted to share of my personal favorites. I’ve listed them in descending order, from my absolute favorite on down. Be sure to grab your own copy of the sampler – TRUST ME!!

-Kellz

DISTINCTION - Bionic Bug
Clever use of synths emulate the sound of insect wings swarming in the distance while more immediate sounds pan across the stereo field to get you instinctively swatting the air for digital mosquitoes. These effects, underpinned by a giant splash of a snare and sub-rumble of a bassline make this tune a winning experiment in the vast reach of the modern synth. Hands down, my favorite track of the collection; it sounds like a riot stomping out of the speakers!!

TROLLEY SNATCHA - Slow Down
An ominous minor key string loop opens this heavy piece and sets the tone for this lumbering giant. A slow motion dirge whose bass is as heavy as its mood. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

SUBSCAPE - Dominant Species
An incredibly aggressive bassline reminiscent of the late 90’s drum and bass sound drives relentlessly throughout.

THE OTHERS - Quantum Leap
Serious bass odyssey here ya’ll. Once the theme is established at the top, it’s play time. The Others run the gamut here, playing with call and response ideas, basstones, and breakdowns.

D1 - BRB
Situated a bit more on the modern electro side of things, this up-tempo club rocker repeats and tweaks an ascending synth line over a four-on-the-floor kick to great effect. Still, the persistence of the hi-hat and clap patterns ground this track in the Dubstep world as well.

DUBWOOFA - 7am Ghost
Dubwoofa creates a hauntingly minimal vibe with lush synth pads and a drum pattern that is both sparse and incredibly tense. A deft marriage of the texturally ambient and rhythmically aggressive.

The collection also features Caspa, Emalkay, Matty G, Unitz, Orien, LD, J Kenzo, and L-Wiz.