Vol. 027 – Rhombus [Stefan Z & Oliver Nickels]

STEFAN Z :: Rhombus | My Favorite Robot Recordings :: VAN

Producer and Rhombus label head Stefan Zlatarits aka Stefan Z has been surrounded by music his entire life. A strange combination of listening to his fathers Vangelis tapes as a young child in Toronto and playing piano as well as trumpet in the jazz band throughout his high school life have both contributed to his current output of music. Being submitted to the rave scene in 2000 opened his eyes to a previously foreign form of music. Instant love is the only way to describe his reaction to this new discovery. DJ’ing was the next logical step which came in 2001 and has since seen many different genres of music pass through his record box.

Releasing his first solo EP in 2010 on Berlin label Resopal Shallware marked the beginning of his production career, which continues to develop with more releases scheduled on Circle Music out of Mannheim, and his own Rhombus imprint.

Rhombus was created in 2011 out of a need to be able to release his own brand of music. The core artists behind the label are all friends that have different musical backgrounds but all share the same affliction; to produce unique forms of audio.

OLIVER NICKELS :: RHOMBUS :: VAN

Groove-heavy, synthesized, and always evolving, Oliver Nickels blends a wide range of influences with rock-solid electronic rhythms.  A healthy obsession with vintage analogue gear plays a central role in his creative process along with a love for ’70′s electrofunk and ’80′s synthpop.  Expect up front synth lines, spaced out melodies, and an occasional plunge into Techno’s rattling wheelhouse.

Although based in Vancouver, Canada, Oliver’s time spent in Asia’s vibrant music scene has been a lasting influence, with its thirst for pushing the limits of creativity and penchant for the unusual.  He spent a few years hitting the record shops, noodle joints, and clubs in Japan and China, where he soaked up their love of boundary-pushing and open-minded club music, as well as holding residencies at Kai Bar and Vicks (Beijing), Cinderella (Jinan) and touring Shanghai, Xian and more.  During the late ‘noughties’, he was also one half of the Ragdoll project, a no-limit techno duo that gained traction with a string of amped up releases on European labels Blufin, Frequenza, and Takt.  Their 2009 release “Soundwave” was licensed to labels and compilations for re-release almost monthly for years later.

Currently, as the co-owner of the Rhombus label, he and fellow head honcho Stefan Z are mostly focused on fine whiskies and searching Craigslist for antique music machines, with occasional sessions sweating it out in his unairconditioned studio.  Along with oiling his DJ mixer and polishing his moustache, he is throwing Rhombus label parties featuring on-point artists from all over the world, and is committed to growing Canada’s thriving electronic music community.

Upcoming Shows:

Friday May 24th – with Claptone at Shine Nightclub – Vancouver
Saturday May 25th – with Matt Tolfrey at UnderG Studios – Vancouver

Tracklisting:

1. Istanbul Opening – Giorgio Moroder – Midnight Express 1978 Original Soundtrack
2. Drifter – Oliver Nickels – Rhombus
3. Notorious BIG – Hypnotize (Benedikt Frey downtown Ghetto Edit) – Unreleased
4. Poppa’s Bag – Black Light Smoke – Scissor & Thread
5. In My System (Dub Redo Mix) – Kathy Diamond and Mario & Vidis – Endless Flight
6. Stanza – Mugwump – Eskimo
7. Unlimited Edition (The Mole Remix) – Hrdvsion – We Have Friend’s Music
8. No Cliche feat. Jason Poranski – Lightbluemover – Scissor & Thread
9. Play It – Aidan Lavelle – Rebellion
10. Butterfish – Sebastien Tex – Clouded Vision
11. Beam Me Up feat. Charlene Soraia & Scuba – Close

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Vol. 026 – BOGL

Griffin aka BOGL, is a self-taught DJ and music enthusiast originally from Las Vegas, NV. His mystery carries deeper than the hood of his sweater; you never quite know when he will be showcasing all new exclusive music from his friends abroad at some unique Dubstep, Hip Hop, or House music party exposing your ears to the freshest sounds you’ve yet to hear. Bogl rolls with a posse he named Soundpieces bringing in the latest and greatest artists to San Francisco for years. The charisma he carries is like that of a friendly ghost; yet his style is so mind-boggling, he basically exists as an untouchable phenomenon. He’s become known for appearing out of what might seem to be thin air, playing a cocktail of low frequency sounds that will take you to an unfathomable dimension, and then vanishing to a far off place. It makes you wonder, is it even possible Bogl really exists?
Tracklisting:
1. Shackles – Sunrise
2. Dark Sky – Dub-U
3. Patrick Sexx/Bleepbloop – TOA
4. Flosstradomus/Fki – Where The Dank
5. JBeats – Trippy
6. D.R.O – Osiris
7. Miguel – Have You (Cashmere Cat Rmx)
8.  MiMOSA – untitled 150
9.  Major Laser – Get Free (BLKNGLD Rmx)
10. Mr Mitch – Carford
11. Friction & Skream – Kingpin (Rockwell Rmx)
12. Sonar Cousin – Velvet Rhino
13. SoundSnobz & ManuMan – La Bomba
14. theFaded.- For My BB Diplo
15. Color Plus – Lower Level
16. BANKS – Fall Over (Djemba Djemba Remix)
17. Hucci – Sky Is Grey
18. J. Cole – Can’t Get Enough
19. UZ – Why
20. Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Dillon Francis Remix)
21. Kill The Noise – Roots (Brillz Remix)
22. Hudson Mohawke – Chimes
23. Truth – Come With Me
24. Starkey – Fade
25. Young Scooter – Colombia (Shlohmo remix)

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Vol. 025 – A-Mac

Calgary, Canada’s A-Mac has impressed since the moment he announced himself on the 108bpm scene. His take on A-Trak’s remix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Heads Will Roll helped put North America’s Pacific Northwest on the map as a hotbed for tropical bass’ progression, and positioned himself as one of the pioneers of the Moombahton sound. Fast forward two years and the development is obvious. Attending SXSW in recent years has seen him perform at Mad Decent’s 2012 Moombahton Massive and 2011’s XLR8R Peligrosa party. Sharing the stage at these events with the worlds top DJ’s including Diplo, Craze, Brodinski, Toddla T, Dave Nada, Sabo, Toy Selecta, and Dillon Francis. A-Mac’s weekly Friday night residency at Calgary’s respected HIFI Club combined with a frequent touring and release schedule, position him as one of the busiest and consistently progressive artists coming out of Canada’s west coast. Past releases and remixes on labels such as T&A Records, Top Billin, and Burner have seen a great deal of success with his most recent Horizon EP peaking at #13 on the Beatport house releases top 100 chart. Recently signed to the UK’s Birth Records the stage is set for A-Mac to take his signature sound to across North America, Europe and beyond.

Catch A-Mac every Friday in Calgary at the HIFI club.

Tracklisting:

1.  Jacques In the Box (Brodinski & Gesaffelstein Remix) – Laurent Garnier
2.  Lovebreak (Original Mix) – Milan Euringer vs. Tube & Berger
3.  Shake That (Jesse Rose Re-Fix) – Dansson & Marlon Hoffstadt
4.  What Do U Feel? – John Roman
5.  Feelings – Tapesh & Maximiljan
6.  Thinkin Bout Your Body (Cousin Culo Edit) – Loot & Plunder
7.  Disco Nap feat. Oliver (Q-Bert’s RocketCockPet Mix) – A-Trak
8.  Chi This Wonder Up (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) – Ray Okpara
9.  Pendos – NTFO
10. Express Yourself (feat. Nicky Da B) (DJ Mustard Remix) – Diplo
11. Closer – Boston Bun
12. What I Might Do (Club Edit) – Ben Pearce
13. Trap Shit V13 (Justin Martin remix) -  ƱZ
14. When The Night (feat. Jaw) (DVNO Remix) – Para One
15. Go Low – Los Ghosts
16. Slow Jamz (Original Mix) – Dan Clare
17. Greyjoy (Original Mix) – P.A.C.O. And Tube & Berger
18. Every Little Thing Remix (Acapella) – Para One
19. Safe Word – Deniz Kurtel & Soul Clap ft. Navid Izadi
20. Static (Original Mix) – Justin Jay
21. Attracting Flies (Baauer Remix) – AlunaGeorge
22. Belong (William Sabatini remix) – Roxiny
23. Good Times (Disgraceland Edit) – Le Carousel
24. Beam Me Up (George Fitzgerald Remix) – Close
25. Never Going Back – Cosmic Kids

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Vol. 024 – Yan Zombie

Vol. 023 – HxdB

HxdB Artist Documentary Presented By LOWPASS TV & Slowdjs:

http://getgrounded.tv/2013/03/hxdb-artist-documentary-presented-by-lowpass-tv-the-slowdjs/

The trajectory of modern electronic music has been a fascinating study in genre splintering and divergent tastes. In a few short years, we’ve heard the invasion of cutting-edge low-end sound design into all electronic genres, for better or for worse. In the best cases, such as Vancouver’s very own HxdB, the technology serves the music, allowing a prolific, visionary producer to realize a unique, deep, and eminently danceable style. His memorable DJ sets are replete with his own music; a delicious middle ground between broken-beat / worldbeat-influenced drum programming, future-house production techniques, and techno sensibilities. Expect a delicate balance of musical elements and percussive madness, and keep an eye out for his releases on Sounds of Sumo, Palms Out, Hot N Heavy, Tectonic, and future offerings coming soon on, B.YRSLF, Symbols and Disko404 to name but a few.

Tour Dates:

March 14: Toronto, ON – Neighbourhood Watch
March 15: Montreal, QC – High on Beats
March 17: Burlington, VT – Half Lounge
March 21: Pittsburgh, PA – Lazer Crunk
March 22: Worchester, MA – Prime
March 23: New York, NY – Broke City
March 28: Nelson, BC – Spirit Bar
March 29: Calgary, AB – HiFi Club
March 30: Kelowna, BC – Arcade

Tracklisting:

1.  iO Sound vs HxdB – Untitled // Unreleased (2013)
2.  HxdB & Reilly Steel – No Fuego // Unreleased (2012)
3.  HxdB – Skool Dayz // B.YRSLF (2012)
4.  HxdB & Self Evident – Rollin // Unreleased (2013)
5.  Vlsonn – Black Sea Influence (HxdB, Sleepyhead & Cure Remix) // Aufect (2012)
6.  Tony Goods – Friends (HxdB Remix) // Sounds of Sumo (2012)
7.  HxdB & Self Evident – Hoof Hearted // Palms Out (2012)
8.  Distal & HxdB – Typewriter Tune VIP // Surefire (2011)
9.  HxdB – FLunK // Party Guy (2012)
10.  Jack Dixon – Lost Count (HxdB Remix) // Unreleased (2010)
11.  HxdB – Miranda // Subdepth (2011)
12.  B1t Crunch3r – Oregonite (HxdB Remix) // Gradient Audio (2011)
13.  Distal & HxdB – Booyant // Tectonic (2012)
14.  HxdB vs Cairo – Bassixx // Party Guy (2012)
15.  Perfect Cell – Melt Yo Face Off (HxdB Remix) // East Van Digital (2010)
16.  HxdB & Self Evident – Tropezoid // Unreleased (2011)
17.  HxdB – Savage Pets // Brownswood (2011)
18.  Foiled Torsos – The Specialist (HxdB Remix) // Echodub (2010)
19.  Kwality – Deep Cool (HxdB Remix) // Elevater Action (2013)
20.  HxdB vs Daega Sound – Spheroid // Modern Math (2013)

Vol. 022 – Mr. Wu

Mr. Wu is a DJ, designer, promoter, screen printer, ninja holding it down on the Westcoast. Whether shaking dance floors or making mixtapes, Mr. Wu’s multi genre DJ sets are sure to take the listener on a sonic journey. He has shared the stage with artists such as Random Rab, Blackalicious, Love and Light, Gladkill, Russ Liquid, Thriftworks, Mark Farina, Zion I and many more. Mr. Wu is a co-producer of Curve, a bi-monthly slamming party in Portland. He also hosts his own events under the name Rythmatix presents. Find him mixing music and slangin’ Rythmatix clothing all over Oregon and beyond.

Tour Dates:

Feb. 23rd—Rythmatix 2yr w/ Thriftworks, Refuge, Portland OR
March. 7th—Recess w/ Gladkill, Whiskey bar, Portland OR
March. 16th—Curve w/ Barisone, Someday lounge, Portland OR
March. 23rd— Glow me w/ Kastle, Refuge, Portland OR

Tracklisting:

1. Two Inch Punch – Moon struck
2. Tourist – Peaks
3. Robots Don’t Sleep – So Bad (Synkro dub mix)
4. Jessie Ware – Wildest moments (Star slinger remix)
5. Two Inch Punch – Digital love letters
6. Bondax – Just Us
7. Math Time Joy – Always
8. Cosmic Revenge – After party
9. Frank Grimes – Bubble gum
10. Aalyiha – Rock the Boat (Tony Qusttro remix)
11. Druid Cloak – Heart of the Wild
12. Giraffage & XXYYXX – Even though (Blackbird remix)
13. Giraffage – Close to me
14. Tiger Fresh – Daps N Hugz
15. Profresher Blacklight – Election day arbitrage
16. Bondax – All Inside (Chrome Wolves remix)
17. Hesk – At night
18. Sekuoia – Rituals
19. Self Evident, Hxdb – Hot mustard (Dan Solo remix)
20. Sekuoia – Rather not
21. Lunova Labs & Kyson – Burden (Kyson’s Market stall remix)
22. Kraak & Smaak – The Future is yours (Ambassadeurs remix)
23. Mood Print – McElove
24. SexyTime – Inamorata
25. Dreams – Don’t care about her
26. Bodhi – Deliquesce (Ifan Dafydd remix)
27. Toyboy & Robin – To the top (Wonky Ninja remix)
28. Destinys Child – Say my name (Palace Remix)

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Vol. 021 – Blondtron

The Slow Spotlight: Blondtron Interview: CLICK HERE!

Blondtron is somewhat of an urban myth in Vancouver. Her wild stories of debauchery known across the land, from partying with Die Antwoord, to defeating hordes of women in a mud wrestling competition, the cult of Blondtron knows no bounds. Her production and DJ sets can’t easily be defined and are often unpredictable but there is always a cohesion that carries you on her adventure.Upcoming Tour Dates:

Feb. 14th ­ Valentwerk w/ Lady @ Fortune, Vancouver
Feb. 17th ­ Blondtron & Mama Miche @ Tequila Night Club, Saskatoon Mar. 5th ­ 2 Live Crew @ Fortune, Vancouver
Apr. 5­17 West Coast tour dates TBA

Tracklisting:

1. Phlo Finister ­ Hotel Miami ($1 Bin Remix)
2. Wolf Gang ­ Back To Back (Active Child Remix)
3. Odd Future ­ White feat. Frank Ocean
4. Kokobo ­ Soft One Two
5. Birdman feat. Lil’ Wayne ­ I Run This (B)MSTEAD Sand and Surf Remix) 6. Eddie C ­ My Woman (Wolf Mix)
7. Noonday Underground ­ Go it Alone
8. Solid Gold ­ Synchronize
9. Jessie Ware ­ No To Love (Ewan Pearson’s ‘Permissive Society’ Remix) 10. Di’zain ­ Play The Game (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)
11. Tomas Barfod ­ Came to Party (Original) Vinyl Edit
12. Nire ­ Call Back
13. Dunes ­ Tell Me
14. Frank Ocean ­ Pilot Jones
15. INOJ ­ Love You Down
16. The Weekend ­ Rolling Stone
17. The Weekend ­ Rolling Stone (Truth Remix)
18. Supreme Cuts ­ Jacy
19. Lathun, Da Brat ­ Freak it
20. Kokobo ­ Heart & Soul
21. CHARLI XCX ­ Dance 4 U
22. D’Angelo ­ Untitled (How Does it Feel) (L­Vis 1990′s Own Way Edit)
23. Stay+ ­ Crashed feat. Queenie
24. Frank Ocean ­ Thinkin Bout You (Ryan Hemsworth Bootleg)
25. KP & Envyi ­ Shorty Swing My Way
26. Ts7 ­ Heartlight (Extended Mix)
27. Bobby Womack ­ Love Is Gonna Lift You Up (Julio Bashmore Remix)
28. Jessie Ware ­ Sweet Talk (Cyril Hahn Remix)
29. Sabota ­ Next Time feat. Charlie Damara
30. Goapele ­ – Play

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Vol. 020 – Danny Corn

Danny Corn lives on the vanguard of electronic music, leaving the trends to other people. As a DJ, he is known as an instrumental player in the formation of the “west coast” sound. Over the years Danny Corn has travelled extensively and played with just about everybody who has made moves in the scene. A champion of syncopated, bass heavy music, Danny Corn rides the edge of experimental sounds, whilst staying firmly committed to the dance floor.

Vol. 019 – Max Ulis

A DJ going on 13 years, Max Ulis was first inspired by the sounds of house, trip hop, and early drum and bass. With the formation of Vancouver’s Lighta! Sound and the success of New Form’s Dubforms parties headed by Malcolm Levy and Michael Red, Max gained ground as one of North America’s first dubstep DJs. Over the past two years Max has moved away from dubstep, coming full circle with his music to reintroduce elements of his first loves, house and techno. To quote Resident Advisor’s Andrew Ryce, “Max Ulis’ increasingly diverse output could hardly be described with any one term, but it’s all united by an extremely spare and dry aesthetic. Stripped back, pitch black, and stark, he strikes an enviable balance meshing the dark with the dance floor.

Tour Dates:
Jan 31st w/ Kastle @ Fortune Sound Club – Vancouver BC
Feb 9th – Afterhours w/ MYRRYRS – Vancouver BC
Feb 16 – James Bondage Party – Squamish BC
Feb 23 10PIN @ Open Studios – Vancouver BC

Tracklisting:
1.  The Missing Linkx – Got a Minute
2.  Ben La Desh – 27 Degrees
3.  Floating Points – Truly
4.  Soul Phiction – A Short History Of
5.  DJ QU-party people clap (Levon Vincent Remix)
6.  Kris Wadsworth – Lime and Pink
7.  Russo – Fuck my MPC (Saytec Remix)
8.  Dusky – What I Do
10.  Emanuel Satie – Bedtime Story
11.  Pepe Bradock – Deep Burnt

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Vol. 018 – Woodhead

What happens after someone who has spent years touring the dive bars of North America, sleeping on stranger’s couches, eating cigarettes and coffee for breakfast, honing their bass chops in bands that played everything from punk to jazz? They wise up, step out of the van, take their hard-earned musical lessons and become one of Vancouver’s premier DJs and producers.

Currently Woodhead’s six song ep for Punchout! Records  is charting on Beatport’s top 100 Funk/RnB releases.

Check out East Van Digital, Homebreakin Records and E.C.I Korea for more remixes and original tracks.

Tour Dates:

Jan 1 – Backstage Lounge – Vancouver
Jan 5 – The Eatery – Vancouver
Jan 10 – Waldorf Tiki Room- Vancouver
Jan 11 – The Eatery – Vancouver
Jan 12 – Anza Club – Vancouver
Jan 18 – Cypress Mtn. – Vancouver
Jan 26 -  UBC Art Auction – Vancouver
Jan 27 – Savage Beagle – Whistler
Feb 1 – Cypress Mtn. – Vancouver
Feb 9 – Beaumont Studios – Vancouver BC
Feb 16 – James Bondage – Squamish BC

Tracklisting:

01. Eats Everything – Doldrums
02. Ben Mono – How It Is (CSY and Stripes Remix)
03. Young Hand – Be Yourself
04. TCTS – Feels So Good
05. Mia Dora – Random Romantics
05. Tony Quattro – Doubt
06. Toyboy & Robin – No More Sunshine
07. Ginuwine  – Pony (Prince Club & Poupon 4 AM Dub)
08. Ejeca – Horizon
09. Wax Romeo – Minti
10. George Fitzgerald – Every Inch (Deetron Remix)
11. Dusky – Flow Jam
12. Ed Congreave – Heal (A1 Bassline Remix)
13. Jordan Peak – Move With It (Huxley Warehouse Dub)
14. Jamie Jones – No Rush
15. Squarehead and Mella Dee – Elevation
16. Maru – Alpina (Wolf Cub Remix)
17. CFR – Gotta Get It

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