The East Bay delivers once again, kids. Residing in Oakland, composer turned producer / ” future-vintage groove-blasting maestro”, Russ Liquid, debuted his 8 track Promises EP and we love it.

As you listen through all 8 tracks, it is evident that Russ not only seeks to generate a pleasing auditory aesthetic, because as in doing so, he evokes a full sensory experience created by tripped out bass laced with live instruments.

Tracks infused with melodic live instruments and vocals fluidly transition into creepy, spaced out trip-hop tracks void of vocals- much reminiscent of Oakland producer, Thriftworks.

In previous interviews, Russ mentions his music is an offering…you can tell him how grateful you are for his gift this FRIDAY at EOS Lounge, Santa Barbara <3

“Name Your Price” for his full EP

#downtempo #live #jazz #melodic #dub #dubstep #russliquid

DrDr is comprised of Joe Woods, Chris Campbell, Donna Cursons and Jack Laws.  Yes, there are 4 masters behind those catchy UKG, post-dubstep tunes we’ve been shamelessly dancing along to.

I did a little research to find out how the magic works between 4 people performing as a band, but putting out UK garage. Joe and Chris work separately to come up with ideas for tracks, they then meet up to ‘DrDr’ their ideas together. Donna adds some sultry chick vocals and BAM! Bass heavy dance music.

Though their “live” element is relatively new, the four have come up with ways to keep their fans entertained. During live sets they throw Jack Laws on the drums while the boys play with keyboards, sample pads and their laptops- Donna adds that vixen vocal quality everyone enjoys- especially live.

With a sound this danceable and a live act, DrDr will have no problem bridging indie and dance kids alike.

#ukg #garage #bass #futurebass #futuresoul #dance #electronica #drdr

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Leed’s own Billy Kenny puts out some heavy sound- whether in his originals or his wonderfully crafted mixes. Well recognized over seas, Billy ‘s track “Funque” brings a hint of dark booty bass, reminiscent of  West Coast’s bass influenced house scene.

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#house #bass #jackin #booty #billykenny

One of our personal favorites and DirtyBird’s leading lady, J.Phlip, eased us into the morning with some tunes as smooth as a kitten’s face

Yes, I’ve already played it over 3 times- I really dig it. The beginning is minimal and quite ambient, progressing to a chilled-out-bedroom-lounging vibe.

Expect everything from lovely ladyvocals to straight classical.

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Chris Malinchak is huge on those summer vibes, but guess what? It ain’t summer anymore- so let’s cut the sunshine fluff and go one deeper with Shiba San.

Originally rooted in hip-hop, Frenchboy Shiba San beefs up the original disco-like groove by slapping on some big bass and quality synths giving the track a lil’ more booty. Keep an eye out for Shiba San- especially if you are down with that Dirtybird feel.

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To celebrate hitting 1,000,000 plays, all the songs on the PillowTalk SoundCloud page are free to download for the next 24 hours! Get em while they’re hot! – Navid Izadi

If you aren’t familiar with San Francisco based PillowTalk, now is the perfect time get acquainted.

Funky, groovy, and undeniably cool- pop on some shades and download ’em all

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His Crunkness, an-ten-nae, whips up another delightfully medicinal mixtape filled with all types of stuff that’s good for ya: brand new tracks, edits and remixes, oh my! Coming down…with something? Medicine crunk will leave you feeling oh-so nourished.

#tribal #deep #bass #trapmeds #antennae #daughter #lorde #phaeleh #sia

Photo by Watchara Phomicinda

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Our boys Blair and Zander aka Traveler, entice us with this sexy, funky, forward thinking remix of Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack”. A Nu-Disco, Future Bass infused twister, as Traveler takes us on yet another space safari with their rendition of this classic Jam. In recent times Traveler has been gathering some much deserved  attention with the release of their  “Shapes” EP,  a mix they did for our friends over at GDD back in November, who also did a nice  write up for this track on their blog. All this and an impressive resume of show’s under their belt in 2013, keep your eye on these guys this coming year, as Traveler is sure to deliver in 2014.

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There is nothing more exciting to us then stumbling across new music. Especially when its as good as Pascaals debuit 12″ on Vfresh only his second EP, Pascaal impresses us with 5 beautiful tracks. All are originally produced, carrying serious depth and emotion behind them. Large atmosphere, synths, deep vocals and bass create a futuristic feel while seducing you into to the bedroom.

West coast- Best coast LA native plays with futuristic sounds while keeping organic undertones. A beat boxer/MC by nature, niCo’s undeniably sexy “glitch-a-delic-soul-whomp” as he’s coined it will leave you rollin’ on the dance floor like a roller skate

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