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Album :: Fuckpony

Play - Real Love Is Forever (Original Mix)

Let the Love Flow produced by Jay Haze, beats are predominantly tech house but the songs ooze warm undertones and cross frequently into electronic melodies.

Friday Photo: Pretty Lights

 

It's quite possible I have a new crush. Last night my friend, Dax, took me to see Pretty Lights at the Independent. Pretty Lights is the musical vision of Colorado-based producer Derek Vincent Smith, accompanied in the live setting by drummer, Cory Eberhard. They do funky mashups of electronica, hip-hop and downtempo. I had never heard of them before but after a short two day listen, I'm kind of hooked. Their live act is really awesome, full of cutting-edge, rocking beats, and crazy light shows. Quite reminiscent of Justice shows that I've seen in the past.

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Exclusive Q&A: Tiësto

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While I don't follow trance much these days, it's still interesting news when old, fave DJs make it into popular publications. Trance has had a much shorter ("short" being relative because 15,000+ capacity venues are still selling out) popularity lifespan here than it has in other countries, especially Southeast Asia. I have no idea why but I'm sure there's a study on this and how it's related to the average intake of MDMA vs. rising pop singers.

DJs are fascinating creatures - a bit like supermodels and 'Bradgelina' - they have become the uber celebrities. Some of you may remember the rise of Paul Oakenfold, who is a 2x Grammy nominee and probably one of the least attractive DJs that I've ever gushed over. I am embarrassed to say that I may have logged over 50 hours (in sum) standing in front of dj booths waving glowsticks at him. While some of Oakenfold's work was quite good, not all of it deserved the throws of crazy fans that always seemed to be in tow.

Tiesto's worldwide tour is coming to the Cow Palace in November. Friends want me to go but I cringe at the thought of dancing in a stadium with all the teenage candy ravers. Yes, candy ravers live on still. His new album, Kaleidoscope, supposedly steps out of his usual acid house, trance beats to explore other styles.

Not sure I can tell, I still feel kind of gay listening to it.