Apparently, k?d has been trying to remix Flume’s “Insane” for about two years now, but it’s never sounded exactly as he wanted. K?d writes, “i’ve remixed this track like 378569 times and never was happy with either version. over two years old.”
What do you think of this one?
Born and raised in a small suburban town in Connecticut Lux Groove always had a passion for music at a very young age. During his early teenage years he got his first set of turntables and started to teach himself to DJ, heavily influenced by DJ’s such as Jazzy Jeff, A-trak, Craze, and Qbert he quickly become engulfed in the turntablism scene, doing showcase performances and entering local DJ battles as well as the DMC’s.
Lux Groove began to experiment with other genres of music which led him into house music and wanted to be more than just a DJ. Very influenced by Justin Martin and other Dirtybird Record members Lux Groove began to start producing and after a short period of time had his first EP called “From The Back” which is now signed to Worthy’s Anabatic record label. Releasing with record labels such as Dirtybird, This Ain’t Bristol, Perfect Driver, and Hot N Heavy Recordings has proven that his dedication and success will continue. Lux Groove has performed along side and shared the stage with Kill Frenzy, Worthy, Mark Starr, Daniel Dubb and Sebastien Leger and many more. Lux Groove is sure to continue to produce bass driven forward thinking house music and also his live performances are sure to rock any crowd, putting to use his heavy turntablism background mixed in with his style of bass house music.
Whit this being said, we can expect to hear much more coming from Lux Groove. We listen to his newest EP release ‘Setup‘ and had to contact the upcoming DJ and producer for an interview:
Hi there, how are you and what are you up to today?
I am doing great, currently at my home in Connecticut just working on some music.
To those not familiar with you, how would you describe your sound?
I would best describe it as Hip Hop influenced Bass House music
Let’s give a listen Lux Groove’s Original Mix ‘Setup’ from his new EP named ‘Setup‘
What are the 5 albums and artists that have influenced you the most?
DJ Shadow – Endtroducing
Justin Martin – Ghettos and Gardens
Dillinja – Cybotron
Nas – Illmatic
El-P – Fantastic Damage
What other artists do you really like at the moment and why?
I really like Classmatic, the way he blends influences from Hip Hop into house music is dope. Also lately I have been into Frits Wentink for the same reasons.
What are some of the key pieces of gear you use to write your tracks in the studio? Or do you prefer to use software and plug ins?
Right now I am using all software, just a mac book pro and a midi controller. I like to be able to work when I am traveling.
Has your arsenal of equipment changed much since you first started?
Yes, I started collecting analog gear over the past few years and found the more gear that I got, the less music I was making. I work best with limitations and it took me a long time to realize that. So I sold all my gear and currently have a very minimal setup.
Do you enjoy playing to an audience or working in the studio?
Honestly I enjoy both, it can be a lot of work sometimes in the studio, coming up with ideas but I have also learned to enjoy that process. When I play out its just all fun.
Here is another tune (Mark Starr Remix) of Lux Groove’s new EP
If we gave you the budget to put a line-up together for a mini fest, who would you book and where would you play?
Hmm that’s a good question..Justin Martin, DJ Shadow, A-trak, Qbert, Madlib and it wouldn’t matter where they played!
If you weren’t a musician what would you be?
An extremely lazy person haha
Do you have any information regarding upcoming releases, projects, DJ mixes or collaborations in the pipeline that you would like to tell us about?
A bunch of new music is in the works but nothing is ready to go out at the moment, that includes collab’s will Mark Starr.
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Dervisis releases new single titled ‘Sync.’ Previously releasing music under the name of Kid Flicks from 2010-2017, he has now traded this in for his given name, seizing each moment and demanding the future. The song was premiered by tastemaker publication CLASH Mag. “During his time as Kid Flicks, Dervisis performed at festivals such as Glimps (2015) in Belgium alongside Bill Ryder-Jones and Hiele, Fengaros (2017) in Cyprus alongside Fantastic Negrito, Bombino and Xylouris White, Eurosonic (2017) in the Netherlands alongside Dua Lipa and Alma. Dervisis has also had the privilege of sharing the stage with eclectic artists Slow Magic, Craft Spells and A Hawk and a Hacksaw, as well as receiving substantial support from prolific publications such as Clash Magazine, The 405, DIY Mag, Impose Magazine and CBC Arts.”
Nikolaos Dervisis is an experimental artist who uses an array of techniques to transform his sound and “has been dubbed a “musical chameleon”, introducing the use of darbuka pattern (an Arabic percussive instrument common among Balkan and Middle Eastern music) inspired beats amidst lush electronics and soulful vocals. Having done remixes for producers such as Tendts and Liphemra (aka Phem), released two homemade LPs released by Greek label Inner Ear Records as well as a third and final self-titled album on Klik Records in 2016 respectively.”
The producer hails from Athens, Greece, Nikolaos Dervisis and grew up on an array of musical influences, “playing his first gig at an anti-war anarchist festival before diving into the experimental musical realm. After performing together with a few bands in his early years, Dervisis soon realized where his true calling was. After receiving a BA in Graphic Design, he then started to experiment between his hometown of Athens and whilst staying in London, by building up an archive of unheard material, and soon after, earned himself a Master of Music degree at Goldsmith, University of London. Influenced by a multitude of different genres and emotions from the electronic throbs of Burial to the soulful stirs of Stevie Wonder, from the stylings of Turkish percussionist Okay Temiz, right down to the experimental quirks of Sun City Girls.”
Characterizing himself as a ‘musical nomad’, Dervisis produces music with his laptop in different places where he feels most comfortable and can be stylistically compared to Nicolas Jaar, Grimes or Mica Levi, “with his sample heavy, vocal processed, electronic-pop antics. Inspired by global pop culture and Eastern Mediterranean influences in a world where both can co-exist, Dervisis has embraced this notion further by pursuing his own brand of ‘Eastern Post-Pop’ music.”
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Inspired future-bass artist DRUGZZ releases his latest single titled ‘I Didn’t Mean To Do’ via Super Serious, the single has been mastered by Joe LaPorta of Sterling Sound Studio (David Bowie, Imagine Dragons, Grizzly Bear, The WEEKND, Armin Van Buuren, X Ambassadors, Foofighters, The Killers) and produced by Robbie Gardunio (Siglia, Bohnes, Eyho). The upcoming star has also worked with Spinnin Deep’s De Hofnar and Ziggy Alberts (TWO LANES), with his previous single ‘Someone Other Than Me’ has reached over 50 thousand views on YouTube alone.
Sam Alan, whose stage name is Drugzz is a vintage drum collector and sites famous artists Blink-182, The Chemical Brothers, Lupe Fiasco, Copeland, The National, Death Cab for Cutie as his inspiration, DRUGZZ’ sound has been likened as a blend between Louis The Child and Simple Plan.
DRUGZZ’ latest single ‘I Didn’t Mean To Do’ “swims in luminosity; throbbing basslines, solid percussive bliss and Sam’s energetic yet ferocious vocal-build sets the tone. Smoothly sung passages slowly turn to powerful, unforgiving screams, creating an anthemic aura encompassing on the track’s nostalgic nature. Powerful, swaying synthesizers bleed onto an atmospheric ambient section before erupting into his unique brand of experimental dancefloor antics.”
Speaking on the latest single, DRUGZZ “This song was inspired by an instance in high school – Cheers to growing up, and growing up again.”
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Electronic dance music producer, Jack LNDN, just released a new single called ‘Rain‘. His first track ‘Stargazer‘ hit #1 on Hype Machine, justifiably as we think. A fresh start for the young musician! Too all Bass Camp fans out there, we do not want you to miss this wavy, ambient piece of art.
Cutt off everything that needs to be done for a few minutes, plug in you ear phones and give song no#1 ‘Stargazer‘ a listen.
Up and coming future-bass artist DRUGZZ has shared his debut single ‘Someone Other Than Me’ via Super Serious, set for official release on the 2nd March, mastered by Joe LaPorta of Sterling Sound Studio (David Bowie, Imagine Dragons, Grizzly Bear, The WEEKND, Armin Van Buuren, X Ambassadors, Foofighters, The Killers) and produced by Robbie Gardunio (Siglia, Bohnes, Eyho). Having previously worked with Spinnin Deep’s De Hofnar and Ziggy Alberts (Y.V.E 48) the Nashville-based artist has produced a sterling debut, and has been likened to the sounds of a crossover between Louis The Child and Simple Plan.
Born from the slums of upscale suburbia, Sam Krager began his childhood without much of a chance. Coming from a loving family of 6, he always felt insufficient and looked over. He became depressed early on in life because his three brothers always kicked his ass on Xbox. Ultimately getting the best of himself, Sam never learned that life was meant to be enjoyed, thus leading him to live vicariously through the artist known as DRUGZZ: “I spent the last 6 years of my life starting and running a fresh salsa company called Uncle Kragers. I was working 70 hours in a kitchen chopping fucking cilantro while all my friends were outside going on vacations and playing sold out shows. Our company did very well, but I ended up hating my life. Inspiration comes in many ways – sometimes through cilantro stained hands.” he says.
A collector of vintage drum gear, DRUGZZ is inspired by rhythm, and sitting at a drum set is crucial for his writing process. He used an old Rogers drum set to make samples for the record, adding in the swirling synth sounds of the innovative Moog Sub Phatty. Citing influences such as Blink-182, The Chemical Brothers, Lupe Fiasco, Copeland, The National, Death Cab for Cutie.
‘Someone Other Than Me’ is a dizzying voyage through a brightly-lit abyss: driving bass lines, pounding percussive beats and confrontational vocal delivery spiked with a wry sense of humour. Blending elements of electronica, future-bass, EDM, pop-punk and indie, DRUGZZ has created a mind-melting signature style completely of his own.
Speaking on the latest single, DRUGZZ comments: “Someone Other Than Me is a love struggle song. I wrote this song after getting out of an engagement in 2016. My heart was in shambles at the time and I couldn’t express clearly what was going on inside. So I wrote this song to help me get over her.”
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Bobby Nourmand needs no introduction. With multiple releases seeing over millions of plays on digital platforms alone, going viral on Spotify and Shazam charts, and most hitting the #1 spot on the Hype Machine multiple times over, to airtime on Pete Tong’s BBC RADIO 1 Essential mix, Capital Xtra’s Clubbers Guide with Ministry of Sound, LA’s premier KCRW, Sirius XM Chill, and iHeart’s Evolution Radio, to print pieces in both DJMag and Mixmag as one of the “Hottest New Artists,” Nourmand has made his mark on the music industry.
His latest offering, ‘Prisoner (feat. Laurent John)’ is no exception to his upward trajectory. “Hearing the vocals live gave me goosebumps. It was actually hard to play the piano while listening to the lyrics; one of the most powerful moments in my career as a musician. Talk about catharsis. I had to take a moment to breathe while writing this.”
Following the release of ‘Make A Change‘ and ‘Step By Step ft. Sôra,’ electronic producer Uppermost has released a new single from his upcoming album Perseverance, ‘Slide ft. Yudimah’ featuring French independent rapper Yudimah.
Uppermost has a string of successful releases in his wake, and previous hit tracks have garnered significant attention for the Paris based artist. ‘Flashback’ and ‘Beautiful Light’ have already generated more than 27 million combined streams, whilst his single ‘Disco Kids’ was selected to be featured in Mercedes-Benz’ Formula One campaign and his track ‘Flashback’ was featured on Vivelle Dop’s TV. In addition to releasing music via his own independent label UPPWIND, Uppermost has released music through major labels such as Sony and Ministry Of Sound and done official remixes for the likes of Dada Life and Lemaitre.
Uppermost cites Persian musical influences as having played a significant role in inspiring his music, as well as artists such as Daft Punk, Burial, Apparat, Phoenix and Pogo. With an emphasis on the emotional aspect of music, he crafts “compositions” rather than mere “tracks” and it is this approach to music that allows him to showcase both his own skill, as well as the talents of his collaborating artists.”When working on a collaboration, I like to let the vocalist express his own thoughts without any constraint of theme. This is one of the very first times that the lyrics perfectly meet the original inspiration of the instrumental. Yudimah is not a simple rapper, he’s got something different that directly speaks to the soul” he says.
‘Slide ft. Yudimah’ begins with introductory synthesizers and pianos before crashing into concrete, percussive beats against French rapper Yudimah’s expressive language and unabridged poetry. The chorus is filled with stop-start styled guitars and electronics to create a unique and fresh perspective with just enough energy to lure you on to the dancefloor.
Uppermost’s upcoming album Perseverance is scheduled for release on the 23rd March, pre-order now available.
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