Upcoming: Mean As III - Buff1 (USA), P- Money & David Dallas

Triple Threat ft. Buff1 & Tunji by Gotham Green

Talented US rapper Buff1 (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will perform his first show on New Zealand soil at the third installment of popular Auckland hip hop night “Mean As”. Rapper David Dallas will host and perform alongside Buff1 at Mean As III. Sounds will be provided by P-Money, CheKamikaze, and production duo Fire & Ice (David Dallas, Scribe, PNC). Mean As III will take place at Khuja (536 Queen Street) on the evening of Friday 27 August, 2010.

Source/Dirty Records

BULLETPROOF - SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER RELEASE PARTY

Friday July 2 at Ink/Coherent.

Featuring: BULLETPROOF & RUGGED TEKNIQUES - 2 HOUR DUBSTEP SET.

With support from:

Jason howson(coherent)
Grind(coherent)
Greg Churchill(ink)
Angela Fisken(ink)
Aaron Ponyclub(Ink/Coherent)

$10 Presales available from CONCH RECORDS & REAL GROOVY.

Limited Doorsales on the night.

For over a decade, the name "BULLETPROOF" has stood for nothing less than the futuristic "Neurofunk" style of dance floor DRUM & BASS. His relentless passion and devotion to Drum & Bass established Jay Bulletproof as one of the nations leading Drum & Bass DJ's & Producers. He hosts the weekly nationwide D&B show "THE SUBSESSIONS" every Wednesday on GeorgeFM, and recently took out the award for "BEST NZ DRUM & BASS DJ" at the 2010 Nite:life awards.16 years into the game and today, Jay still remains as passionate about Drum & Bass as the he did the first day he heard it.

Always searching experimenting with new musical innovations, 2007 saw him venture into the emerging realm of DUBSTEP production and He has now completed His first full length Dubstep album titled "SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER". The album features a world-class selection of Jay’s solo works and remixes, combined with collaborations with the cream of Aotearoa's A-List musical talent. TIKI TAANE, BOH RUNGA, ISAAC AESILI and DEVA MAHAL. PNC, DAVID DALLAS, MILON WILLIAMS and EVAN KILJOY all feature on the album, along side local underground Dubstep producers, OPTIMUS GRYME, TRUTH and Gryme MC extraordinaire RUGGED TECHNIQUES, plus leading UK indie dance heavyweights, SPEKTRUM. This album is one of musical diversity never before seen in NZ future bass music, also taking his world renowned live performances to a whole new level, seamlessly combining the genres of D&B & Dubstep into his sets proving a complete hit with the masses.

SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER: IN ALL GOOD RECORD STORES NOW!

Available online at:

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/soundtrack-to-forever/id375300322

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/57258/soundtrack-to-forever.html

 

Jay Bulletproof backstage at We Love Sounds Auckland.

Shots Of The Day – DJ Agent 86 (AUS) @ The Funk Affair

The Funk Affair
'Bringing Australia's best DJ's to Auckland'

presents

... DJ AGENT 86 (MELBOURNE) ...

*'Melbourne's finest DJ' - Brad Baloo , The Nextmen

SATURDAY 19 JUNE

RAKINOS

Melbourne's DJ Agent 86 no longer requires an introduction to Auckland. Having destroyed the place over & over, The Funk Affair once again imports one of Oz's best Party Turntablist to do his thing...step up to get down....

Local DJ support from The Uptown Boogie DJ's Sambro & T.Rice & Base FM's Benn Morrison

The Funk Affair: Aussie heavyweight DJ's throwin' down proper since 2006...

Shots Of The Day – DJ Jaycen A'mour (USA) and Friends

This is just for Jaycen in return for a favour he did me recently! ;)

Shots Of The Day - Don’t Sleep: Lee Mortimer (UK) Set #1

Murda Sound Presents : DON'T SLEEP

In conjunction with Ink and Coherent we present the Godfather of tribal wonky bass!...

:::: LEE MORTIMER (Warehouse Music/UK) ::::
http://www.myspace.com/leemortimer

Lee Mortimer (AKA Sawtooth Sucka) has been steadily making waves with his productions and DJ sets by taking every opportunity to supply ears with exciting, sleaze-filled fidget house.

Lee is taking the world by storm and is the producer of massive hits Rockerman, Blau! and Superman.

Supporting Line Up

Daniel Farley
Corey K
Joe B
Beat Mafia
Danny G
Brett Bronze
Sidekick Nick
U-Khan
Ear Candy
Mitch Lowe
Joel Brooker
Darren Aytch
Jimmy P
Jake Jones
James Wakefield
Johnny Milau

YouTube Videos

Blau:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAVXE2Hwr1w
Rockerman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG70UvzhvSA
Superman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvheF52hHI

MURDA SOUND
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=107196929302057&ref=ts

http://www.murdasound.com

Shots Of The Day - Festa Junina @Juice Bar

Sun 06 Jun 10  Juice Bar, Auckland
Featuring Bobbito Brazuka, Bruno Baron and  Mani Fagundes

Festa Junina, the month long celebration in Brazil for Saint Joao, Pedro & Antonio.
For the whole of June parties are thrown with lots of Traditional foods, drinks and a theatrical dance called Quadrilha ( a type of square dance ).
Come join the Brazilian Community for a night of Axe', Batucada, Samab, Pagode and of course Forro'.
Vem pro nosso Arraia'!!

Shots Of The Day - Movies & Dancin' @ Cassette #9

MOVIES + DANCING

Saturday 5th June
At Cassette Nine

Just like in the good old fashion times when your gran and gramps hit the movies on their first date followed by some groovy disco dancing après!

Kickstarting at 8pm with a screening of a Michael Powell film - PEEPING TOM (1960's classic horror) on Cassette's large Projector Screen, full Surround Sound, intimate candle lit Seating, Fresh Popcorn upon arrival from our popcorn machine, Drinks Specials, Pizzas and Snacks Menu

Once the movie is over its not hometime just yet...!!

From 10pm till late the Disco commences!
With our disc jockeys:
Dave Hull and Thane Kirby
Maya Vanya and Daniel Farley

spinning tunes all night long, till your dancin' feet can take no more!

Back room hosted by Radio Ponsonby
http://www.radioponsonby.co.nz/

Shots Of The Day – We Love Sounds-Auckland @ Studio

We Love Sounds
Friday June 4th
Queens Birthday Weekend
STUDIO / INK / COHERENT

What is We Love Sounds?

Hailing from Ibiza, the massive global music brand that is "We Love" descends on NZ shores for the first time. Most famous internationally for its "We Love Space" parties in Ibiza, the brand is better known down under for the "We Love Sounds" festival in Australia. In its 7th year and located in 6 cities across Australia it is the countries largest winter festival. Kiwi owned Passionfruit Planet is very proud to be bringing "We Love Sounds" to Auckland in 2010. Headlined by the legendary Underworld and with "Live" performances, world class sound and lighting, multiple zones and opulent VIP experience "We Love Sounds" sets a festival atmosphere that will astound. Don't miss the chance to be part of the biggest show this winter!

Featuring

Steve Aoki (USA)

DJ Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire has risen from throwing impromptu concerts in his living room while a student at UC Santa Barbara in the late '90s to become one of the most sought after DJs in the country. Deemed the music tastemaker by those in the know, his ear for music paired with his ability to drop party rocking beats has championed dance floors night after night. Whether providing the indie soundtrack to his wildly popular Tuesday night at Cinespace in LA (which also showcases the hippest up-and-coming bands) or dropping the biggest party hits at Hollywood's LAX and NYC's Marquee, Steve Aoki has become a jack-of-all-trades.

www.myspace.com/steveaoki
steveaoki.dimmak.com/blog/
www.steveaoki.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Aoki/29286157460

Laidback Luke (NL)

Holland's beloved house music-loving homeboy, Laidback Luke is on an international mission to rock clubs, win hearts and top charts. A producer and DJ with immense talent, tonnes of spirit and a steely determination to succeed, he has been on a worldwide search for the ultimate in dancefloor energy since the mid-1990s.

Shot Of The Day – Steve Aoki (USA) gettin’ his punk on!

Steve Aoki expressing his angst last night during his set which was part of the We Loves Sounds music festival held at Auckland’s Studio nightclub.

Shots Of The Day – Bag Raiders (AUS) @ Cassette #9

Modular, Epaulette and Sick Disco presents...

OKOK

Ft. Bag Raiders

29th of May - @ Cassette Number Nine

Supports: Cam Robertson, Cyril Orson, & Boomio Sound

Bag Raiders Bio:

Sydney dance floor princes Chris Brave and Jack Sabboth are fast becoming cosmic superstars.

Here's why...

1.Their 'Shooting Stars' single has been dominating dance floors worldwide and shooting them to stardom. So far they've racked up millions of MySpace plays, millions of YouTube views and they've toured in all the world's hot spots.

2.In 2009 they pioneered a new live show “Bag to the Future,” playing to tens of thousands of ecstatic fans at the opening of Sydney Festival, Parklife, Shore Thing, and another dozen odd festivals.

3.In 2008 the title track of their 2nd EP 'Turbo Love' became one of the most played songs on Australia's well reputed Triple J.

4.Back in 2007 the lead single of their 1st EP 'Fun Punch' turned into a cult phenomenon, gaining YouTube notoriety, and hitting best of 2007 compilations galore.

5.Bag Raiders remixes include... Sneaky Sound System, Kid Sister, Midnight Juggernauts, Kim, Muscle, ZZZ, The Lost Valentinos, Cut Copy, Super Mal, Headman and Galvatrons.

They're currently working on their highly anticipated 1st full length album shelved for release later this year. Catch them before they go extraterrestrial, Saturday the 29th at Cassette Number Nine!

To infinity and and beyond !!!

Bag Raiders – Fun Punch <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZcmg4-Zm-8>
Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feA64wXhbjo&feature=related>
Bag Raiders - Website < http://bagraiders.com/>
Bag Raiders – MySpace <http://www.myspace.com/bagraiders>

Thanks to Cassette Number Nine, 1AM, Epaulette, and Serato!

Shots Of The Day – Yolanda Be Cool (AUS) @ Be Club

Hi all,

Here are my best shots from the Australian DJ duo, Yolanda Be Cool, gig which was held at Be Club last Friday night.

I hope you enjoy viewing the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them! ;)

Kind regards

Bakehaus & Torque bring you for their first NZ appearance, the boys with all the hype right now..

YOLANDA BE COOL (Sweat It Out! AUS)

When?
FRIDAY 28TH MAY

Where?
BE CLUB - 8 COMMERCE STREET

Who?
These boys... plus a good bunch of local cats:

SAM HILL
DANIEL FARLEY
MAYA+VANYA
CHAOSINTHECBD
BEATMAFIA

How much?
CHEAP AS CHIPS! $10 EARLYBIRDS FROM GROOVY OR ITICKET! SOLD OUT / $15 REGULAR PRESALES

If there is one act blowing up right now down under, it is without a doubt the YBC boys, their blend of tropicana tech, hip house, ballsy balkan beats, has earned them kudos the world over, last month topping beatport for the number one spot on the charts!

From last years ace 'Afro Nuts' to their current club smash hit 'We Speak No Americano' , to their more underground material such as 'Holy Cow' and 'Villalobos for Presidente' everything YBC touch is glittering like gold - so join us for a night of frivolity as they hit NZ before they trek off to on their European summer tour, we await their beats on the Be system with baited breath!

Big thanks to Absolut Vodka, Mukuna, Red Bull, & Pioneer Pro DJ

Shots Of The Day - Jorge Ben Jor (Brazil) After Party

Hi all,

Here they are, my best shots from the Jorge Ben Jor Afterparty which was held over at the Plaything Gallery!

It was a fun night and I’d like to thank Bobbito Brazuka for giving me access to the party.

Kind regards

Jorge Ben Jor After Party @ Plaything Photoset Preview

Hi all,

I just got home from the fabulous Jorge Ben Jor After Party which was held at the Plaything Gallery in Newton.

What a great night, full of beautiful Brazilian flavoured music and very hot looking Brazilian people!

I think I’m about ready to move to Rio de Janeiro!

Please be on the lookout for more photos from the gig to follow.

Kind regards

Shots Of The Day - Tea Party 2nd Birthday @ Cassette #9

Hi all,

OK! You’re getting a double shot today with the photos because I need to clear the camera’s memory card! ;)

Anyway, last Thursday night after I got done snapping the Mampi Swift & MC IC3 gig, I stumbled into Cassette #9 to spend time with some dear friends. Well, little did I know that their Thursday Night Tea Party was in full swing, and was celebrating it’s second birthday!

Above are my best shots from the night.

Kind regards

Shots Of The Day - Mampi Swift & MC IC3 (UK) @ Studio

Last Thursday night Drum N Bass legends, Mampi Swift & MC IC3, tore it up over at Studio.

I was fortunate enough to gain Media Access to the gig, thanks to a DJ/Promoter friend of mine, Michael Mikee Earley. And, with that access, I did my best to bring you some ill-ass photos from the night.

I’d like to personally thank Michael, and all of the staff over at Studio, for hosting a fine show and allowing me unlimited access.

For those of you that have not visited Studio yet, I highly recommend it. The staff were very helpful and courteous. And, much to my surprise, the security staff were not the usual bullyboys one typically encounters at Auckland clubs these days.

Kind regards

Shots Of The Day - Dâm Funk (USA) @ Fu Bar

Here they are, peeps – my best shots from Thursday night’s Dâm Funk @ Fu Bar gig!

I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Holla!

Dâm Funk (USA) @ Fu Bar Photoset Preview

Hi all,

Just a little taste from the Dâm Funk @ Fu Bar gig which ended a few hours ago. All I’ll say about it right now is that Dâm put on one hell of a show.

Please be on the lookout for more photos from the gig shortly!

Kind regards

Shots Of The Day - Detroit Techno @ Cassette #9

Hi all,

Here are my best shots from The History of Dance: Detroit Techno gig that jumped off at Cassette #9 last Saturday night.

I didn’t get there until really late that night so a lot of the crowd had ebbed by then. Also, I was really tired, so the photos aren’t up to my usual standards nor are there as many as I normally present for your viewing pleasure. However, I do hope you enjoy them regardless! ;)

Kind regards

Shots Of The Day – DJ Zinc (UK) @ Ink/Coherent

Aight, people! You know the drill anyway. However, in case you don’t, here are my best shots from the DJ Zinc @ Ink/Coherent gig.

It was another crazy, off-the-hook night and me and my crew had massive fun!

I think I finally made it home about 9:30am the next morning, a little worse for wear, but with a huge smile on my face! ;)

Kind regards

Special Session @ Old Skate Factory Photoset Preview

Aight, peeps! Just a little taste from the Special Session gig, which was held at the Old Skate Factory on K’rd.

The gig was about as underground as it gets. And, because of that, quite a few people there did not want their photo taken. It was all good though as I always respect the wishes of the person, and if they don’t want to be photographed, I apologize for bothering them and move on to the next subject.

Little tired now so I’m going to sleep. Keep it locked though!