Snapshot/ ChicagoIt isn't just Jason Tyler's thick-rimmed white glasses custom-made out of vinyl that prompt total strangers to stop him on the street -- although that's sometimes enough reason. After making a considerable name for himself touring all over the country as DJ Translucent (opening for the likes of legends like Paul Johnson and Boo Williams), Jason has since moved on to bigger things -- and most certainly a bigger sound -- after many of his contemporaries have stood still. He is one of few notables in the Chicago scene creating and performing his own brand of searing club bangers crafted specifically for peak-time dancefloors -- not just making re-edits of 80s club jams and blog-house heaters.
Raised in Indiana, Jason's skills on the trumpet led him to Chicago on a full scholarship to college, but the Windy City had other plans for him: putting a house music lover in the city where it all began would only result in the inevitable -- raving the $@#% out. Jason began throwing parties and DJing widely attended rave parties for crowds of more than 3,000 people, always closing out with a set of his own. A handful of years ago, picked up an iBook, self-releasing his first studio album, "Model Tested, Rockstar Approved" on his own Snapshot Recordings label -- filled with tracks inspired by legends like Daft Punk and Felix Da Housecat and Giorgio Moroder. The album received a lot of early blog love and caused a stir in the dance music community in Miami, where Jason was living at the time.
Having spent the last year focusing his energy on delivering a powerful punch with round deux, ears are perked and even TV giants are already seeking him out to license the music ("I'm In Love" appeared on Showtime). Modus Operandi contains the best of both worlds -- tracks that fly along the same path as Kavinsky, Mehdi, or Drop The Lime but swerve off and do their own thing (see: "Fantazm" and "Ghetto Child"). Jason's even paying homage to "brighter days" with a high-energy hip-house track teeming with good vibes that bigs-up his Windy City roots. "Run Around" feat. Sam I Am will even boast its own music video, directed by the team that created the video for The Cool Kids' crossover hit, "Black Mags." Expect big basslines reminiscent of the speed garage ruled the dancefloors and serrated synthwork and unique drum patterns that absolutely uplift the club.
Modus Operandi is slated for release October 2008 -- with a few tracks leaked here and there for your early enjoyment. Seek 'em out and we'll pray for your feet...
Magically pristine, dirty electro. It's like the soundtrack to someone's particularly glamorous life. -- Missing Toof.com
A producer of bangin' blog-style heaters and a man with impeccable taste in current electronic music... -- URB Magazine
' Highly textured, exploding with drilling bass lines and the kind of aggressive enthusiasm of someone pushing for a change. - Miami New Times
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Jason Tyler
http://www.jasontyler.com
http://www.myspace.com/
Andrew Rios, deejaying under Rockland, 20 years old of The San Fernando Valley, California. Producing for only half a year. Also in dj collective Ultra Tiger.(an amazing music group) Hipster Frenzy has an article coming out very soon about Ultra Tiger. But Rockland really gets down! He and Ultra Tiger helped bring the scene to the Valley. Here is an original fidget house track with Jackin vocal hooks by Sly Boogy. Check it!
Hipster Frenzy-Adri
http://www.myspace.com/djrockland
I'm very short at words for I was not present to witness the magnificence that has been described to me as Nocturnal Festival 2008. I know it may be a bit of a late recap, but better clever than never right?
Ok, anyway.....6 stages (3 enjoyable.. catch my drift?) packed with some of the biggest names in the world right now, right here in San Bernardino! From what I've read and also been told, The Upside Down Stage (Playing host to such heavy hitters as Dubfire [Formally of Deep Dish], Claude Von Stroke , and the king of aliases, Richie Hawtin) boasted the best sound system of the night, and closely following was the Big Top Tent (Featuring artists like Sharam [also formally of Deep Dish], Junkie XL, & Kaskade). However, the real hype from what I hear was eminating from the Electrodome; Standing out with a whopping line-up including a live performance from Digitalism, and DJ Sets from So_Me, Le Castle Vania, Little Boots, A1 Bassline, Will Bailey of Twocker fame, Computer Club and Eli Smith from So Sweet Records. Anyone who was in attendance for this historic line-up gracing Southern California is probably still way hyped and talking about it, and I definitely don't blame anybody who is. Anyway.. I've compiled a list of my personal favorite tracks having affiliation with the artists mentioned. Although some songs may not exemplify the typical sound some of these artists normally put out, to ensure quality tracks i'm posting based on personal preference at the moment and what I'm diggin right now.
Enjoy all.
-Stefan
We Are Vapors are a fairly young “Urban Street-wear” brand/clothing. They are designers, artists, and entrepreneurs conveying their messages and ideas through their designs. This brand has hit the LA scene hard although they hate to be categorized to any specific style or group. We Are Vapors started in late 2004, but officially went public in 2006 gaining accounts with several boutiques nationwide. You can find this brands clothing booths all over Los Angeles night clubs. Each new design that comes out seems to always be a hit for this brand. We Are Vapors, "It feels great seeing people out in public proudly wearing designs that took so much hard work." They are collaborating with several boutiques in the near future. And they are in the works of creating their first fitted cap, which will be available this winter. So look out for that! We Are Vapors last words to you, “Dream on Dreamers.”
Dskotek has really been putting out, spinning at clubs, partys, etc. since every weekend of august of last year. "Ever since I was old enough I went to Parties and clubs, the scene first started with the 80's then moved on to indie, but as soon as electro blew up I knew I wanted to dj and play that music. I loved the way it made me move :-P" He has also done his fair share of clubs: The Heist, Dance, Genre, and many other well known clubs in L.A and even out of stateclubs. "Dont try to be a dj just to be cool and popular, djs arent rockstars, do it for the music and learn your music, practice practice practice!!! And also get your own style dont try to copy other djs. Oh and yea practice some more." I just recently did an interview with the man himself and I got a view of some of his tracks so you guys can download it. Check it out!
HipsterFrenzy-Eddie
Dskotek - Sinfonia (Original)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/169567658de74dbe/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/18255420216656ad/
