Siriusmo

 

Siriusmo, also known as Mourice Fredrich from Berlin, Germany, is hands down my favorite producer of all time. Although quiet, shy, and studio mad his style falls completely out of the ordinary with that of the current electronic music producers in the EDM scene. He is not known for his live performances, which is partly due to his stage freight. His most recent album “Mosaik” redefines perfection. As many people know, a mosaic is a collection of art and his album is exactly that. It follows no pattern as some of his previous albums like his previous album “The Uninvited Guest”, but it packs the same punch.

One of the reasons Siriusmo is my favorite producer is because of his style and the way he creates his songs. Most EDM producers create their music in an 8-16-32 bar pattern that is consistent with breakdowns and buildups.  Within each Siriusmo track there is a “story”, and a metaphor behind what he is trying to evoke. For example, “Blaune Sonne” or “Blue Sun” he creates a blue sun and displays the power behind it. Infused with vocals that contribute to the energy of the song this song will continue to be one of my favorites because of its message. His songs are much more producer happy then dance happy.

Here is a great video interview of him where he explains his music, as well as spraying his graffiti art that is really good.





Also, Blaune Sonne which is my favorite track by him at the moment.

The Big Bad Wolf

(Armand Van Helden and A-trak)

Reviving disco and making a fusion of their own. That is how I would explain the duo Duck Sauce which consists of Armand Van Helden as well as the head of Fool’s Gold who is also considered one of the best turntablists of all time, A-trak. These two guys created Duck Sauce in 2009 and they really blew up in the last year after the release of Barbra Streissand. This hit sparked lots of attention these two received  because of its widespread success. Both of these guys also plan to take the stage at this summer’s HARD Summer which I am looking forward to ontop of all the other names I have already mentioned. Currently they appear to be headlining and have a high possibility of going on at midnight. With their style, they are sure to keep the crowd grooving for an hour straight without the need to bust out anything more than their classy disco’esque style. These guys already threw down at Coachella this year, and I expect big things from them on August 6^th

Here’s Barbra Streissand, and a video of them melting faces at Coachella.

  

No offense, but you are a Realboy aren't you?

Although I talked about my friends Realboy already, I can't get enough of their new track, Arrival (Realboy Remix). This song has beauty crawling all over it and I cannot seem to stop listening to it. The intricate message behind the song also strikes me as very interesting.

The beginning of the song represents the view that we have towards aliens and that we are fearful of them so if in the event we encountered them, it would not be a good one. At 2:13, it really hits you as to the feelings towards aliens and how we depict them as monsters who will only cause destruction. After the song drops again, the melodies of the aliens depicts the complete opposite through its happy and harmless sound. Not only does this tie into the prespective on aliens, but also outsiders in general and how humans instinctly reject and shutdown things they are not comfortable with.

This song I definitely consider the duo's best to date. The unique creation of each one of their songs continues to amaze me and gives me hope for their future because they will NEVER get old with the variety they are throwing around.

  NITEPPL- Arrival (Realboy Remix) by Realboy

Alex Ridha

Also known as Boys Noize, this guy is one of the best performers and producers out there dominating, and running the scene. He runs a record label called Boys Noize Records with some of the biggest names out there in the EDM scene. Here are some of these astounding artists: D.I.M., Djedjotronic, Housemeister, Les Petits Pilous, Mixhell, Shadow Dancer, Rynecologist, Noob, Strip Steve...and more. His record is a powerhouse and can be compared to some of the other major labels out there today like DIM MAK, Ed Banger, Turbo, and Fool's Gold. Aside from running his own record label he is also a fantastic artist with some of the most power and energy in his tracks. On top of this, he is an amazing performer, and is known for having tons of skill as a DJ. Many artists complain about the deviated structure of his music and how it is extremely difficult to mix, his response, "They are my secret weapons".


Let's watch him drop a bomb on the crowd.


Coachella 2011

Techno

Techno, the most overused as well as ignorant word used to identify all electronic music. Although it is understandable for those who are uneducated in this field, here is some information for those that fall into this category of the uninformed. Techno is another one of the million sub genres of electronic music, but it happens to be a larger one at that.

Currently their is one man who stands above all in this field, and of course, he's French. Gesaffelstein emerged a few months ago with the help of countrymen Busy P who I discussed earlier. During Miami music week, one of the biggest and craziest weeks in Miami especially for electronic music. Partying for a week straight is another way to put it. Well at one of Ed Bangers parties, Busy P alongside DJ Mehdi revealed a gem from the world of techno, Zzafrica(Gesaffelstein Remix). This song, which Busy P claims is the remix of the year has my vote. His exquisite techno is unmatched. The powerful drive he is able to derive from one of the more basic forms of electronic music astounds me. This is another name to look out for, and another I won't be missing at this years HARD Summer.

Here is the "Remix of the year" to satisfy your hunger.

  Turbo 100 - ZZT - ZZafrika (Gesaffelstein Remix) by Turbo Recordings 

Breakbot

One of the newest editions to Ed Banger, Jesus. After being signed in 2009 Breakbot has been creating some of the grooviest tracks that we have heard in a long time. After last years summer hit "Baby I'm Yours" he is only becoming bigger and bigger. Although his production does not consist of the "bangers" that most people go to shows to see, he is capable of throwing down great sets. When I saw him at HARD Summer last year I was very impressed with what he had to bring and continued to follow his success. His groovy style continues to grow with every release and have yet to be disappointed with him. His production's are not only groovy, but he is definitely a studio hound. The perfect placement of all his sounds come from hours in the studio and the complexity of his sound proves his musical talent. This frenchmen is undoubtedly going to be around for awhile bringing back the funk.

Here are a few of my favorite tracks by Breakbot.

 

Pedro Winter

Who is this goofy guy we call Pedro Winter? Most know him as Busy P. He has been in the EDM scene for a long time, and is part of the creation to what it looks like today. Most people do not know who Busy P is, or what he does for a living. Well, Busy P is currently the head of one of the best record labels in the industry right now called Ed Banger. If you don't know what Ed Banger is, think Daft Punk. Yes, Busy P was Guy Manuel and Thomas Bangalter's (Daft Punk) manager for about 12 years. Busy P has made his way from the discovery and guidance of Daft Punk to dozens of the other greats such as Justice, SebastiAn, Mr. Oizo, Uffie, Breakbot, Kavinsky, DJ Mehdi, Cassius and more.

Not only is Busy P the head of Ed Banger, he is also a DJ/Producer himself and he is one of the nicest guys to work with because of his friendly and outgoing personality. Everyone knows this man for his undisputed kindness and because of that he has gained widespread respect. One of the interviews that I have seen that also gives insight into his personality is below.

Realboy

Austin and Daniel (Left to Right)

Today I'm going to talk to you about a duo that is special to me, they are known as Realboy. Austin and Daniel are two of my best friends and are on the rise to becoming the next big thing within EDM. I have known Austin for almost 4 years now and it has been a pleasure watching him and Daniel grow from the beginning. I remember the day Austin got his first MIDI controller and keyboard. Little did I know they were going to become such great producers and performers. I had the chance to see them on April 30th in San Francisco alongside Felix Cartal who is a big name on the DIM MAK (Steve Aoki's) record label. They have also played with the likes of F***kkk Offf, Le Castle Vania and Dada Life. Seeing the evolution of these two has been a pleasure to watch and be a part of.

With the support of Our House Records I am very excited to see where Austin and Daniel will be in a few years and that their uprising continues to move as fast as it has been for them. This is definitely a duo to keep your eyes on over the next few years, they are going to do big things.

Here are a few of my favorite tracks they have made. For more information go to the sidebar and click on the Realboy logo ---->.
 

  Realboy- Suck My Swing by Realboy


  Realboy & Dynamics- 1922 by Realboy

Summer

Summer is on the horizon, everyone is getting ready for it, including me. Finally concluding the past 4 years of high school feels relieving, but lets talk about more interesting things.

This summer is going to be very good, from a music standpoint I am looking forward for 1 thing in particular. HARD Summer 2011. It is the gathering of the masses, as well as some of the best talent in the EDM(Electronic Dance Music) scene. Last year I also went, it was fun, but mostly carried on the shoulders of Soulwax and their closing set. This upcoming show is not going to be carried by any particular artist though, the possibilities are endless. The names above are all people worth seeing in my opinion, you really can't go wrong on any of the 4 stages. Although their are dozens of great performers, the one who stands out above all for me at this point is Siriusmo, you will here more about him from me later.

Anyways, if you are in LA, or anywhere near this summer and are interested in seeing some of the best electronic producers play live, this is it.