SXSW

This Thursday night in Austin, TX... shit gets real!

On Friday I will be performing at the C3/Virgin House Party. If you are going to be in Austin be sure to drop me a line so that we can link up. I have a feeling this year will be one for the books!

South Bend

Last night I got to rock my first solo night at Club Fever in South Bend, IN and I had a blast! This club comes correct with their sound, lighting, visuals and overall vibe. I have played there 3 times this past month and was able to open up for legends DJ Funk, Bad Boy Bill, and The Crystal Method. If you live in the Chicago / IN area, you should definitely make it out to check out one of these shows. I see that they are even bringing in The Wailers on March 25th.

Here is a video of the stage set up during sound check :

New Hot Dog Release // EchoDroides

EchoDroides is a collaboration between Chicago natives Frank De La Mora & Trancid (Miguel Martin). Their sound is synthpop with a flavor of Italo and NuDisco and all around sexiness. Their music’s influences come largely from geniuses like Giorgio Moroder, Vince Clarke, Alexander Robotnik and Telex and the Telescopic EP carries on that classic sound infused with modern Nu Disco elements.

The two have been good friends for a long time, both being involved in the music scene for many years in their respective ways. Frank is an accomplished musician & songwriter, having played keyboards on Platinum recording artist, Disturbed’s debut album and heading a couple of bands, Echonine & The Guardians. Miguel is a DJ having traveled all over the country and various spots around the world as part of Dark Wave Disco and performed at Lollapalooza in 2009. He has played alongside countless artists such as Primal Scream, Ladytron, Felix Da Housecat, Cut Copy and many more throughout the years.

Frank and Miguel had always talked about working together on music, but their conflicting schedules prevented it from happening. Finally in the spring of 2011 they were able to get together and started working on some remixes for California’s “The New Division” and Chicago’s “Comasoft”. After the remix project they decided to take a crack at their first original production. The end result was a completed EP, titled Telescopic, which was picked up by Hot Dog Records and drops online on March 7th.

The Crystal Method

This Monday I get to open up for The Crystal Method for the 2nd time this week. I'm looking to get into some weird 90's EDM and bring it on the flash back tip.

RSVP here for free admission before 11pm

Love - A Promise

The always on point, Manny Magneto pays homage to this day of love with his Love - A Promise mix. Faster paced than his sexy time Sea Panda & Sea Koala mixes, but ever the same awesomely eclectic record selection that we have grown to expect from him!

Track List:
How Deep Is Your Love - Ben Taylor
Love and Affection - Ike White
Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears
Higher Love - Steve Winwood
Blame It On The Rain - Milli Vanilli
Before I Let Go - Frankie Beverly and Maze
All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls
Love Boat Theme - Jack Jones
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Memory (BRichRemix) - Fragma
Dubbed Out Games (Unreleased Trentemøller Mix) - Chris Isaak
I Found U - Remode Axwell
PYT - Michael Jackson
Love You So (feat Kop Out - B.rich remix) - KELEVRA
Think I'm In Love - Beck
Lovefool (Barletta Edit) - The Cardigans
Get Ready (Club Mix) - Robin Stanley
I'm In Love (Foamo Remix) - Dub Pistols
Hurt U So - Jaybird
Hurt You So - Jonny L
You're Not Alone (Kill Light Remix) - Olive
She Came Along (Doorly Dubstep Remix) - Sharam ft. KiD CuDi
Keep Me Hangin On (DZ Remix) - The Supremes
Heartbreaker Ft. John Legend (12th Planet Remix) - MSTRKRFT
What You Won't Do For Love (DZ Rmx final) - Bobby Caldwell
the Moon and the Sky (Edit) - Sade
Fools In Love - Joe Jackson
You Make Me Feel Brand New - Boris Gardiner
Feel Like Makin' Love - Elizabeth Archer & The Equators
Come Over (komposti rmx) - Estelle
The Chain (Pin Me Down rmx) - Fleetwood Mac
Heartbeats - The Knife
Why (extended Version) - Carly Simon
Supernatural Thing - Ben E King
You Can't Turn Me Away - Sylvia Striplin
I Love You - Mary J. Blige
I Need Love - LL Cool J
Tropilove Fest. Julian Pena & Tea Time - DJ Bitman
Beautiful - G. Love ft. Tristan Prettyman
I'm In Love - Nancy Wilson
Just A Friend - Biz Markie
True Love Is Hard To Find - Toots & the Maytals
I want you back (Z-Trip mix) - The jackson 5
Crazy (Mr. K Edit) - Beyonce
Let Love Rule (Justice Remix) - Lenny Kravitz
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Back in Love Again - L.T.D.
Got To Get Your Love - Gary Davis
Unlimited Love - Alan Parker
Bring Your Sweet Stuff Home To Me - Pointer Sisters

Download: Love - A Promise Mix - Magneto

This mix features one of my favorite Maze songs. Gotta love that steppers vibe Maze and their right hand man, Frankie Beverly bring!

Download: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly - Before I Let Go

Lastly, Tiger & Woods worked their famous remix magic on Before I Let Go! Released under their Pop & Eye alias.

Download: Pop & Eye - Can't Let Bluto

Happy Valentine's Day, Loves!

Nights Over Egypt

My good friend, John Simmons was coming over the other day and this came on... perfection!

The Jones Girls was a 70's Detroit based, R & B trio. They had a couple minor hits in the late 70's/early 80's; however, their songs saw major success when covered by others. Nights Over Egypt is definitely my fave! Thanks to John for breaking me off with the Incognito version!

Here's the original...

The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt

Incognito's well known cover....

Incognito - Nights Over Egypt

And lastly, a Moombahsoul edit of the original by Brendon P...

The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt (BP's edit)

Most of you, I'm sure, are really familiar with Xscape's cover of Who Can I Run To. Did you know it was a cover?

The Jones Girls - Who Can I Run To

Xscape - Who Can I Run To


Loves!

Nantes (Fredo & Thang Disco Remix)

I posted up the original "Nantes" about six months back. Even though the track had been out for a while, I only found the "Fredo & Thang" Disco Remix about 4 months ago and included it on my "Chicago After Hours Vol. 2" mix.

This remix really holds true to the original which is what I absolutely love about it. Fredo & Thang did a great job of tastefully incorporating drums to give it a nice 4/4 dance music structure and really worked on a proper build before you hear any vocal.

Download : Beirut - Nantes (Fredo & Thang Disco Mix)