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DJ Harvey @ Eleven, Tokyo – May 26, 2012

east_end — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:03:01 +0000

It must be a reflection of our age, but we here at the East End just love DJ Harvey. One might argue that he plays all sorts of stuff, and is not centered around house — which is the main theme of this site, but if you’ve ever been to one of his Sarcastic Disco nights, then you will understand why he fits in perfectly. A definite must if you love groovy music. Gates open at 10pm. Y3500 cover.

DJ_S is The Featured Artist for May

east_end — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:33:33 +0000

Musical creators, especially electronic producers and DJ’s, often come up in a certain clique, scene, or dominant genre. Unable to look past the local musical microcosmos they came up in, many often get trapped into an ethic that often surrounds your Detroits, Chicagos, New Yorks, Londons, Tokyos, or other places that have been fabricated influential future music staples around the world.

For DJ_S, a conscious internationalist effort is always put forth to not have crowds anywhere he plays hearing what’s expected of a so-called “Chicago DJ.”

Whilst realizing his own human limitations, DJ_S tries to break that mold. Originally influenced by the older jazz & rock and later the hip-hop of the 1980′s and 90′s, a conscious internationalist effort is always put forth to not have crowds anywhere he plays hearing what’s expected of a so-called “Chicago DJ.”

From his beginnings layering space landings, speeches, and “War of the Worlds” vinyl tracks over tapes of recorded sets from WBMX or ambient oddities to being a Staple Opener DJ at Smartbar, founding the highly acclaimed Space Academy parties in Seoul, and his partnership with Chicago’s White Label Collective, that effort has often paid off with accolades from the uninitiated and established alike.

Stay tuned.

CATCH MORE OF DJ_S EVERY SATURDAYS AT MIDNIGHT AND WEDNESDAYS AT 11PM (RESPECTIVELY, CHICAGO TIME) ON MYHOUSEYOURHOUSE AND WNUR

“Haymarket Square Dancing” mixed by DJ_S

1. Origins of Int’l Worker’s Day (sample)
2. Soul Clap feat. Greg Paulus – Island in Space Part Two
3. Willie Graf & Tuccillo – Set Me Free
4. Parallel Dance Ensemble – Shopping Cart (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
5. Mangaka – Breakfast in Space
6. Sinc & Matteo Spedicati – La Premiere Danseuse (Salvatore Freda Remix)
7. Kris Wadsworth – High Roller
8. Sun Ra – Space is The Place Opening Scene (Sample)
9. Pittsburgh Track Authority – Now’s Tomorrow
10. Tony Benn on the Vote (Sample)
11. Nina Kraviz – Ghetto Kraviz (Anime Edge edit)
12. Soul Slap – Let it Go (Miguel’s Club Mix)
13. Mic Newman – Filthy Forever
14. Fela Kuti – ODOO (edit)

You can listen to Haymarket Square Dancing HERE

Dance Mania @ Sobbers, Indonesia – May 6, 2012

east_end — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:09:53 +0000

A Straight-up dance party featuring some of the best crews in Indonesia. Digital Six, 7Invaders, and many more join forces as they head on over to Sobbers for one night of good vibes and energetic dance music. Gates open at 8pm!

Fries and Bridges: Pipe Cleaner

east_end — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:26:58 +0000

After causing a stir on YouTube – both through the studio-filmed ‘making of’ video and several clips of DJ Sneak and Phil Weeks playing the track in clubs – Fries & Bridges’ eagerly anticipated ‘Pipe Cleaner’ finally hits the shelves in May.

The Tracks

1. Pipe Cleaner (Original Mix)

2. Pipe Cleaner (Acapella)

3. Pipe Cleaner (Ghetto Mix)

4. Pipe Cleaner (Instrumental Mix)

Featuring the vocals of Hector Moralez (aka Bridges) and the magic production touch of Phil Weeks (aka Fries), ‘Pipe Cleaner’ is another no- holds-barred funky, jacking workout that we’ve come to expect and love from the duo, and is already reaching anthemic sing-a-long status in underground circles. As for what the lyrics are about – we’ll leave that for you to interpret!

Fries & Bridges is the long-standing collaboration between Robsoul boss Phil Weeks and The Factory/Minority Music boss Hector Moralez. The name originates from their original French (Fries) and San Francisco (Bridges) bases, although Hector’s recent European move means they are both now based in Paris. Alongside their own labels Fries & Bridges have graced Vista, Nightshift, Music For Freaks and The W Label amongst others.

Pipe Cleaner will be available on all online music stores on the 4th of May. We will also be featuring Pipe Cleaner in our next episode of the East End Podcast! Stay tuned for that!

Jump Off @ Pier 8, Korea – April 21, 2012

east_end — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:36:44 +0000

The JUMP OFF Party @ Pier 8 in Itaewon!

This Saturday / April 21st / 9:30-?? / FREE ENTRY / NO COVER!!

DJ’s / Live Musicians / 5K & 8Kwon Drink specials!

Go Ahead..JUMP!

Let’s Jump things off right at the newest spot in Itaewon…Pier 8!

Come celebrate with us as we hold the first event at your new favorite place! A large brand new space brought to you by our friends at Berlin Lounge, they brought the highest quality of food, service, music and the vibe that we all know and love so well and stepped it up! FREE ENTRY, with DJ’s and live musicians together with unmatched drink specials, there are NO reasons for you not to stop in! Also, this is your chance to check out DJ_S all the way from Chicago, who is in Korea for only a few days!

Music:

DJ: DJ_S / Dan Springer (USA)

DJ/live instruments: Mykian (USA)

Keyboards: TheLEXVISION

DJ_S and Mykian are former resident DJs at Berlin lounge and founding members of SPACE ACADEMY which held events around Seoul and Busan. They both are co-hosts of “SPACIOUS,” which is a radio show that airs on myhouseyourhouse.net and also on WNUR-FM in Chicago! Between the two of them, there is no limit to the styles and genres of underground music that they will use in their arsenal to keep the vibe JUMPIN OFF!

Dan Springer, a former Seoul citizen and now residing in Chicago, is back for the week and will remind us why he’s been a favorite around town and why we miss him so much! Mykian has been DJing around Korea for a few years now, and sets him self apart from the rest by playing live instruments during his sets! This Saturday, Mykian will feature the keyboardist THELEXVISION, a member of Mykian’s band project! Also, don’t be surprised if there are a few guest performances by other vocalists/musicians!

5,000won Drink Specials:(All I can say is…WOW!)

BASIC COCKTAILS~

Rum & Coke (Bacardi)

Gin & Tonic (Bombay Sapphire)

Vodka & Cranberry (Absolute)

BEERS~Singha / Hieneken / Kirin Ichiban

WINE~House Red and White

8,000won Specials: (Amazing)

MARTINIS~

Classic Martini(Gin or vodka)

Sapporo Yuki Martini

Japanese Citron Sake Martini

DRAFT BEERS~ Weihenstephaner / Suntory Premium Malts

FROZEN SAKE COCKTAILS~ Mixed Berry / Mango Lemongrass

Pier 8 is on the 2nd(second) floor, located at the end of Itaewon towards Hangangjin Station!(Not by Macdonalds or Noksapyong Station!)

Its on the same side as Rocky Mountain Tavern and just a few buildings down! Its a little past Circus and right before the IP Boutique Hotel which are both across the street from Pier 8!

NiteGrooves @ 365 Eco Bar, Indonesia – April 28, 2012

east_end — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:31:36 +0000

Long regarded as one of the vanguards of quality House Music in Indonesia – Darma, who will be having a special long set during the evening, wades through familiar waters as it finally joins the D6 household. With an equally strong supporting cast in the likes of residents Lay & Ridwan G., as well as Oki Koro and comeback kid Raymond Mario, expect this to be an all-night excursion into the deepest and funkiest shades of house music.

3rd Anniversary – Immigrant, Indonesia – April 20, 2012

east_end — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:11:55 +0000

The first in a series aimed at celebrating Immigrant’s 3rd year of delivering top-notch entertainment. Veteran DJ Seamus Haji joins local heavyhitters Oki Koro, Toms, and iCal in delivering the best house tunes til the morning hour. The dress code will be strictly enforced, as well as the the minimum age(23) to gain entry. Contact: 0815-8560-1100 for reservations.

Baker Street 5th Anniversary

east_end — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:57:05 +0000

Leeds-based Baker Street Recordings has marked itself out as one of the UK’s most reliable deep and tech house imprints in the past 5 years. With praise from all of the major dance music publications and support from the most influential underground DJs, Baker Street have never made a big song and dance about their output, they’ve just kept their heads down and got on with the job of finding and releasing consistently excellent music.

Their 5-year celebratory release personifies the Baker Street ethos perfectly. There’s no fancy titles or clever marketing angles involved – Part 1 looks to the future with the label’s new breed remixing classic tracks, while Part 2 is a retrospective look at the high points of the last half decade. It’s curated by DJs for DJs. The release also comes with a mixed version by label boss Paul Hardy and sidekick McKai, which will be free to download.

The past 5 years have seen Baker Street rise through the ranks as one of the UK’s most exciting underground labels. We have a fantastic loyal fan base who have supported us and all our releases, we’re looking forward to the label evolving over the next few years and giving the Baker Street following some nights to remember! – Paul Hardy

Speaking of the landmark, Paul Hardy commented, “The past 5 years have seen Baker Street rise through the ranks as one of the UK’s most exciting underground labels. We have a fantastic loyal fan base who have supported us and all our releases, we’re looking forward to the label evolving over the next few years and giving the Baker Street following some nights to remember!” The birthday celebrations will be backed by a new series of Baker Street monthly events starting in Leeds in early May.

The 5th Anniversary release showcases the higher profile names Baker Street have worked with like Moodymanc, Jay Shepheard, James Curd, Lee Mortimer and Sasse, alongside up-and-coming producers they have discovered like Matt Prehn, Ben Gomori, Tom Davis and James Barrett. It also includes a remix by Steve Banks of Matt Prehn’s ‘Insomniac Oasis’ – a track sourced through a recent remix competition, which triumphed over 50 competing entries.

Originally founded by Paul Hardy and Jacob Kelly, Baker Street made instant impact with their early vinyl releases before adapting to the changing industry with digital releases that allowed them to experiment more and work with younger producers. Hardy has remained at the helm and now produces tracks with McKai – recent releases have appeared on 3am Recordings, 22 Digit and 1999 Recordings alongside Baker Street.

As for the future, 2012 will see Baker Street getting back to its vinyl roots. Moving forward all releases will once again be released on wax and feature new music from Peckos, Steve Banks, Single Man and Michael McLardy.

Track Lists

Mixed Version by Paul Hardy & McKai (Free Download)

01. Dubble D – Flacid (Murray Richardson Mix)
02. Ki Creighton & Harry Monroe – Don’t Touch Me (Yousef Circus Rework)
03. Matt Prehn – Insomniac Oasis (The Timewriter Rmx)
04. Moodymanc & Paul Hardy – Broken Sleep (Ben Gomori’s Sleeptalking Incubus Remix)
05. Murray Richardson – Progress (Tom Davis Remix)
06. Holmes & Watz – Believe It (Michael McLardy’s Piano Workout)
07. Paul Hardy – Ninja Slipper (Sasse Remix)
08. Ben Gomori – I See The Trouble With You (Ort & Rodriguez Rmx)
09. Justin Harris – Defbrows (Jacob London’s Cream On Your Face Mix)
10. Paul Hardy – Dust (Jay Shepheard Dub Mix)
11. Samuel H Simpson feat Stereo Paws – Some Mo’ (Joshua IZ Momo Mix)
12. Ki Creighton & Harry Monroe – Don’t Touch Me (TDRMC Mix)
13. Merlyn Martin & Rubicon 7 – Hold Me Back (Jamie Anderson NY Dub)
14. Jacob – Diamonds (Moodymanc Remix)
15. Matt Prehn feat. Marcia Alves – Glow (Steve Banks Remix)

Part 1 (New Remixes of Baker Street Classics)

01. Moodymanc & Paul Hardy – Broken Sleep (Ben Gomori’s Sleeping Incubus Remix)
02. Homez & Watz – Believe It (Michael McLardy’s Piano Workout)
03. Matt Prehn – Glow (Steve Banks Remix)
04. Matt Prehn – Insomniac Oasis (Peckos Remix)
05. Dubble D – Flacid (Murray Richardson Mix)
06. Paul Hardy – Ninja Slipper (Paul Hardy & McKai Remix)
07. Murray Richardson – Order (James Barrett Mix)
08. Murray Richardson – Progress (Tom Davis Remix)
09. Rubicon 7 & Merlyn Martin – Lie To Me (Lo Tech Remix)
10. Justin Harris – Defbrows (Martjin Remix)

Part 2 (Baker Street Classics – Best of the last 5 Years)

01. Paul Hardy – Swirl (Matthias Vogt Remix)
02. Paul Hardy – Ninja Slipper (Sasse Remix)
03. Matt Prehn – Insomniac Oasis (The Timewriter Rmx)
04. Paul Hardy – Dust (Jay Shepheard Remix)
05. Jacob – Diamonds (Moodymanc Remix)
06. Ki Creighton and Harry Monroe – Don’t Touch Me (TDRMC RMX)
07. Steve SoulBasics and Martijn – Lose It (Jay Tripwire Remix)
08. Ben Gomori – I See The Trouble With You (Ort & Rodriguez RMX)
09. Merlyn Martin and Rubicon 7 – Hold Me Back (Jamie Anderson NY Dub)
10. Monoman – Feeling Crazy (Hector Moralez Mix)
11. Justin Harris – Defbrows (Jacob Londons Cream On Your Face Mix)
12. Lil Mark – Tokyo (James Curd Remix)
13. Monoman – Feeling Crazy (Lee Mortimer Mix)
14. Samuel H Simpson and Stereo Paws – Some Mo’ (Joshua IZ Momo Mix)
15. Paul Hardy – Dust (Jay Shepheard Dub)
16. Paul Hardy – Ninja Slipper (Sasse Dub)
17. Ki Creighton and Harry Monroe – Don’t Touch Me (Yousef Circus Rework)

PARTS ONE AND TWO WILL BE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE IN ALL MUSIC STORES ONLINE ON THE 23RD OF APRIL

FK Deep Space Tour 2012

east_end — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Francois Kevorkian brings all things dubby back to Japan, as his Deep Space night once again heads east for an extended run. For those going to the one at Club Eleven, Tokyo – door charge is at Y3500. 11pm onwards!

Wattie Green live @ Air, Tokyo – April 20, 2012

east_end — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:04:33 +0000

Hailing from the backwoods of Tennessee, Wattie Green went from unknown to one of the most recognized names in House Music, virtually overnight. DJing since ’99 and only producing since 2004, this spelunking, multi-instrument playing, swing house producing phenom drops bombs where ever he goes! Wattie’s vinyl and digital releases on Flapjack, Spatula City, Juiced, Knocturnal Emissions, Serial Sickness, Funk Mansion continually top the charts of Stompy and Traxsource. In the new year Wattie has really took off with dates all over the US and his brand new label project with partner Hugh Cleal called Coyote Cuts which will feature limited edition 12″ vinyl. Come check out how he has redefined the swing house sound with his sophisticated nuskool jackin feel as he heads to Club Air in Tokyo this coming April 20, 2012. Also headlining will be Japan’s own Ryota Nozaki along with other great homegrown artists such as Atsushi Matsumura and Kenji Endo, ensuring that Club Air will be rocking ’til the wee hours of the morning. Must not miss! 3000 Yen cover / 2500 with flyer / 2000 for Air members. 10pm onwards!