Simply the one in the present day. A Blake Unusual remix of Bicep’s Glue.
Blake Unusual is an Australian artist. The DJ and producer has solely been round for just a few years however his darkish techno has given hom a launch on Berlin’s Jannowitz Information.
However todays observe is a remix he’s achieved of Bicep’s Glue. As for why, he says in a barely Victorian method, “I awoke from a vivid dream, the remix I had envisioned enjoying out in my thoughts. Swiftly, I transcribed each element right into a pocket book, unwilling to let the imagined observe slip away. For 2 consecutive days, I devoted myself to growing this composition, meticulously crafting it till it mirrored the sound I had conceived inside.”
What have these two consecutive days delivered? The unique Bicep observe is a fragile nearly Home affair. Blake’s remix takes it off in a relatively completely different course. A a lot much less shy observe.
There’s a way Blake is unleashing the observe from its authentic constraints. Every little thing is darker and but additionally extra vividly vibrant. The important thing right here is the sleazy buzz of the bass synth. It propels the observe ahead by revelling within the darkness. For at the hours of darkness there may be thriller, magick, and mischief available.
Advantageous, wonderful remix that provides one thing new and authentic, as all the very best remixes do. Darkness and epically poetic. Maybe finest to depart the final phrase to Samuel Coleridge Taylor who additionally had desires that wanted expression:
VIVA ACID Season 3 kicks off on October 5 2023 in Chicago and includes a lengthy, action-packed sequence of membership nights, in-sores, workshops and different occasions bringing collectively “a number of generations, holding house for conversations surrounding Acid Home Music and artist advocacy.”
In Retailer at Gramaphone Information: In retailer DJ units by CNTRL ZORA and Fortune. 2843 N. Clark Avenue, 3pm.
Featured Combine on Vocalo Radio: “Featured Combine” by Keefe Airing on Vocalo 91.1FM. 5pm.
Workshop at Q Studios: “Creating Tracks in Ableton” with Orville Kline, DJ Hyperactive, and Keefe. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 5:30pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Technological Disruptions in Music” Moderator Mazi with Dani Deahl, Andrew Emil, and Bai-ee. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 6:45pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Safer House” Moderator Janestia with Jessica Fortune Fenner, Lambrandon, and Joe Brandt. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 8pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Activism in Acid Home” Moderator John Simmons with Keter Darker, Jacob Arnold, and DJ Woman D. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 9:15pm.
Occasion: Viva Acid at Emporium: Kicking off Season 3 with a Thursday evening occasion, showcasing a spectrum of kinds rooted in music experimentation. Welcoming again Viva Acid alumni Noncompliant, alongside Cqqchifruit, Janesita, and a particular dwell P.A efficiency by Jana Rush. 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave, 21+, doorways: 9pm. RSVP.
DAY 2: Friday October 6 2023
In Retailer at Gramaphone Information: In Retailer DJ Units by Cinna & Flores Negras. 2843 N Clark Avenue, 3pm.
Featured Combine on Vocalo Radio: “Featured Combine” by John Simmons on Vocalo 91.1FM. 5pm.
Workshop at Q Studios: “Creating Trak in Ableton” with Orville Kline and Gettoblaster. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 5:30pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Alternatives in Music” Moderator Andrew Emil with John Curley, Ben Baez, and Joshua Guerin. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 6:45pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Past Inclusion” Moderator Jessica Fortune Fenner with He Valencia and KC Wray. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 8pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “City Improvement & the Start of Acid Home” Moderator Duane Powell with Jacob Arnold, Glenn Underground, and Jerome Baker. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 9:15pm.
Occasion: VIVA ACID at TBA: Our Friday evening Dj occasion unites acid techno titans of the Midwest, Woody Mcbride, Mike Dearborn, and Hyperactive. Whether or not you’re a newcomer or feeling de ja vu, the midwest rave scene was constructed round this iconic trio’s influence. Jaggy of Inexperienced Machine units the stage. TBA, 21+, doorways: 10pm. Tickets.
DAY 3: Saturday October 7 2023
In Retailer at Gramaphone Information: In Retailer DJ Units by Geto Mark & D. Unusual. 2843 N Clark Avenue, 3pm.
Featured Combine on Vocalo Radio: “Featured Combine” Houz’Mon on Vocalo 91.1FM. 5pm.
Workshop at Q Studios: “Creating Tracks in Ableton” with Jana Rush & Glenn Underground. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 5:30pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Staying Artistic” Moderator Andrew Emil with Geto Mark, Jana Rush, and Shaun J Wright. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 7pm.
Dialog at Q Studios: “Dance Music in a Publish-Pandemic World” Moderator Luis Baro with Joe Brandt, Steve Noah, and Jaggy. 2328 Milwaukee Avenue, Third Flooring, 8:15pm.
Occasion: VIVA ACID at Smartbar: Saturday we welcome house Eris Drew, alongside Ciel and Sevron for a memorable evening in Smartbar. Returning to a particular venue in our historical past, supporting future-forward sounds rooted in acid experimentation and the rave expertise. 3730 N. Clark Avenue, 21+, doorways: 10pm. Tickets.
DAY 4: Sunday October 7 2023
Occasion: VIVA ACID at Celeste Rooftop: Sunday’s DAY occasion we rise to welcome Viva Acid alumni Glenn Underground, Mystic Invoice, John Simmons and Bai-ee alongside Gettoblaster and Adorio. A number of influencers guiding a number of generations of celebration children. 203 N Wabash Avenue, 21+, 3:30pm-9:30pm. RSVP.
Techno Plastic Reveries with: Minorah, and Danica70
A few tracks of midweek melodic techno from Minorah, and Danica70.
Minorah is Romain Chagué from Lyon, France. He has a classical conservatoire background however has moved into digital music. He’s a part of the Happiness Remedy collective and runs his personal Wabi Sabi label.
Right here’s Reveries which does betray a little bit of that classical background in a few of its constructions. That aside, it is a good piece of melodic techno, with the accent firmly on melodic.
A observe that has at its coronary heart a have to construct and construct and ship ongoing pressure. While concurrently giving a succession of epiphanies by means of the lazer concentrate on melodies. The keyboards have an virtually clavier chord sense to them that has greater than a little bit nod to individuals life Orbital.
Tremendous, tremendous stuff.
Danica70 is from Spain and is on a distinct mission. The featured observe, Techno Plástica, is I believe their debut launch. The accompanying missive says “estilo techno melódico que se va desarrollando y cogiendo intensidad y añadiendo elementos conforme va avanzando.” Which interprets as “melodic techno model that develops and good points depth and provides parts because it progresses.”
That’s a fairly good description. That is techno that harks again to a extra uncooked, much less refined, electro influenced state. However it’s not merely a throwback. It makes use of the sounds to supply a late 80s opening with the tinny sounds of the New York beats earlier than opening out into some factor that stretches its method into European techno.
The observe is a sonic journey, if you happen to like. However it’s not a cerebral piece. It’s as pleased throwing angular shapes on the dance ground and barely awkward melodies round because it jacks its option to heaven.
“As a lot house as you want” now has a selected dimension. It’s about 15 terabytes.
Dropbox has introduced a change to its pricing plan. Previously, their “Superior” plan promised limitless storage. Now that storage is capped at 15 TB.
By the use of rationalization, Dropbox claimed {that a} small variety of subscribers to their Superior plan have been abusing the service. Of curiosity to DJs, Dropbox grouped collectively cryptocurrency miners and different widespread pests of storage lockers with “unrelated individuals pooling storage for personal use cases.”
It’s not unknown for DJs to pool their sources and lease out a Dropbox account for backups. (Pooling storage not coincidentally additionally combines a number of folks’s file collections, which was a pleasing perk for being diligent about backing up your tracks.)
The legalities of file sharing are well-established; sharing a Dropbox account alternatively looks like a banal, regular factor to do. Apparently, account sharers have been violating Dropbox’s phrases of service all alongside.
Dropbox claims that the distinction between “acceptable” and “unacceptable” makes use of is just too onerous to specify, so that they’re simply capping their beforehand limitless Superior plan, “sunsetting the ‘as a lot house as you want’ coverage and transitioning to a metered mannequin.”
The Superior plan match a distinct segment, requiring a minimum of 3 users and costing $24/user/month (so a minimum of $72/month). That’s a little bit excessive for a single consumer however for a number of skilled DJs, it’s nearly proper. With the storage now capped at 15 terabytes, one can count on Dropbox can even be policing abuse of their phrases of service
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Alt beats with JustFresh’s folktronica, and Felons’ DnB
A few tracks with a variety of beats. JustFresh starts with a bit of folktronica and is followed by Felons, who brings some drum and bass.
JustFresh says he’s “a NY-native and ATL-based rapper, lyricist, music producer, and audio engineer ready to blaze the digital, streaming, and media streets with his distinctive Hip-Hop sound!” Thankfully lyrics aren’t in evidence on This That One.
The title is a good place to start. This That One JustFresh says “TTO signals rappers that “this is their chance to hop on the track; this that one!””
To be honest, I’m grateful there is no rap here. I don’t think lyrics could improve this beautiful beat. In the first half, the beats are light. A lovely guitar loop takes the lead. Perfect folktronica. This changes about halfway through.
The second half is dominated by a slow, slow hip-hop beat with some oriental sounding strings. There’s a shimmering spectral presence. It’s all spooky in the jungle, a mood accentuated by a properly deep bass.
The Ronins will love this track.
Staying in the USA for Hudson, NJ based artist Felons who says he’s “Blending elements of electronic, folk, r&b, rock, and hip-hop.” Not really any of those things on the strangely entitled Baklava Lady. This is a Jungle abstract track.
The beats are Junglist, harking back its London roots. The sound is a mix of almost rock guitar, a flute and an almost rock-like rhythm. It switches between intense beat-driven sections, and contemplative elements. Here’s some real originality.
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House music is not a slogan and it’s not a poster you hang on your wall. It’s a feeling, yeah, and it’s a way of life. 5 Mag Issue 209 Four members of the underground have dedicated their lives to our cause, from Eastern Europe all the way to Chicago.
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🔴 Laseech: Behind The Beat It took two years for Andrej Lasic to perfect “Hey Love.” It was worth the wait. 5 Mag profiles Lasic aka Laseech a rising Croatian Producer and DJ. His sound is soulful, deep and irresistible.
🔴 Bang the Banker’s Box It’s open season on David Solomon, the obnoxious “Goldman Sachs CEO DJ.” But this time it’s his banker buddies that are dragging him.
🔴 Galaxy Brain Spotify DJ is going global because the term “DJ” has lost all real meaning and nobody cares anymore. In streaming’s bleak vision of the future, AI will replace DJs and whisper lovingly in your ear. It will take requests.
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🔴 In Rotation # 209. There are more reviews for the new, old and conventional music that we love. We also have some strange, genre agnostic and weird music from Noncompliant, Quantic and Andreya Triana.
