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Destroy Something Beautiful MIX (58:08)

1 ) RUNNING (Torro Torro Remix) – Jully Black

2 ) GLADIATOR (Torro Torro Remix) – AutoErotique

3 ) FREAKER – Wax Motif

4 ) SWEAT – The Cut & Mind Electric

5 ) POWER PEOPLE – The Oddword

6 ) PAYPUR (Grahmzilla Remix) – Udachi & Jubilee

7 ) SET ME FREE (Harvard Bass Remix) – Drop the Lime

8 ) EXCUSE ME – Spencer & Hill

9 ) THIS SOUND IS (Homework Sound Bootcut) – Kid Kaio & Lucky Charmes

10 ) ROMANE (Para One Remix) – Bart B More

11 ) BASS ASSOCIATION (orig. mix) – Far Too Loud

12 ) INSANELY (Dilemn Remix) – Gooseflesh

13 ) REALITY CHECK (Vincenzo Remix) – Audio Soul Project

14 ) THE DROP I HOLD (Kill The Noise Remix) – Black Lips

15 ) MAD AT YOU (Arveene & Misk Remix) – The Glass

16 ) IN THE VIP (Project Bassline Remix) – Majestic

17 ) EVERYTHING BAD IS GOOD FOR YOU (TLGB Remix) – Kidda

I’ll be back next week with tons of amazing music for you kids. As always be safe!

Following the release of Felix Cartal’s Popular Music, we here at Bopper Nation are donating a review for those who care to bury their heads in our thoughts on this release. We are also offering a couple selected tracks off the album and including and exclusive Q & A with the man behind the curtain, our favourite Dirty Maestro from the Canadian Provinces, Felix Cartal.

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Review:

Woa! All previous expectations of this artist have been mutated and shattered with this release. From the early assumptions inspired by the album’s first leak, ‘Drone,’ to the bending of the ‘Solo Travelers’ way. And although the theme is ‘Popular Music’ Cartal completely disregards anything that popular music is meant to be. Obviously he ain’t rapping about bitches n hoes or using celebrity gossip/drama to boost his image, but if ‘Popular Music’ by definition is a well-rounded album with a ’song for everyone’ then Cartal wins!

There are many components that make this release Epic beyond the hype of the word. For starters, this album can be played from the first track to finish without having to hit the skip button. In fact it’s encouraged. Unlike a lot of Dance record releases or many releases in general this isn’t a random compilation of works by Felix Cartal, it is a well thought-out, engineered, themed, journey through Cartal’s version of ‘Popular Music,’ touching on multiple styles and illustrating Felix’s versatility as an artist.

Right from the gates of the first track,  ‘Popular Music’ our journey is set, giving all listeners a glimpse of what this release will be, from start to finish. Combining a well structured system of catchy vocals and heavy synthesizers, ‘Popular Music’ the track,  foreshadows the album’s style and pattern as a whole. A well mixed, not stirred, blend of musical ingenuity that is Felix Cartal’s Popular Music.

On versatility and building a well-rounded album, tracks such as Berlin, World Class Driver, Drone and Grinch all satisfy the heavy and dirty, while tracks such as ‘I believe In’ & ‘Why Wait’ satisfy our ‘all arounders’ and give in, if only just little, to the poppy crowd, without at all selling the soul..or the dreaded ’selling out.’

The album was full of many surprises and based on assumptions from the first leak ‘Drone,’ it was HARD to imagine that there could be anything else on the album that would exceed it and it was only fair to assume the album would be full of songs that simply build off the dirty style. However, after one listening of Popular Music as a whole, I can no longer think of ‘Drone’ as the high point of Felix Cartal’s latest album, nor can I even find ONE track that sums it all up…except maybe the track ‘Popular Music’ as mentioned earlier. *Only because it serves as a great foundation for the album in it’s entirety and also it foreshadows and represents the albums style as a whole. Giving in to the dirty dirty, get it poppy, blend those vocals with the maestro’s heavy synths and Wa La, ‘Popular Music.’ But don’t get me wrong, ‘Drone’  is still a great track, but without a doubt there are too many great tracks on this powerful album for any one track to stand out above em all.

The second big surprise from this release was a talent we at Bopper Nation didn’t even think existed. Besides the obvious, an album showcasing Felix Cartal’s ability to produce great music; there was an impressive  and astonishingly unexpected twist, The ‘Solo Traveler’s’ ability to collaborate with the right people. And not just collaborate with those people, but do it well…extremely well.

For instance, in the track ‘I Believe In’ ft. Beta Bow, the vocals compliment Cartal’s heavy synths harmoniously and the way the artist trails his words is almost Radioheadeque and I nervously make this statement..since Radiohead is GOD and we all know what happened when someone tried to compare the Beatles to GOD….apples and oranges though, listen to this track, it’s Radioheadesque. That being said, Cartal may still retains his infamous status as the  “Solo Traveler,” but he has proven with his most recent release that unlike many solitary artist, he knows how to play well with others…extremely well.

Quick Q & A:
-Bopper Nation and the Extremely Good Looking and Extremely Modest Felix Cartal

BN:
I found the album to be well-rounded, digging into multiple styles of ‘popular music,’ but still retaining to the dirty dirty many Cartal fans have come to know and love…that being said,
What were some of the difficulties in piecing these tracks together?

Cartal:
One of the main difficulties for me was trying to use some new structures to keep the album varied. Most dance tracks are quite formulaic, with mix-in mix-outs, but I felt it was important to work outside this formula to keep the album listenable as a whole. Most of the vocal tunes follow a verse-chorus-bridge structure and it was refreshing to have a medium to write songs in this nature.

BN:
On working with others (bending of the ‘Solo Traveler’s Ways’:
Most independent artist run into difficulties while collaborating with other artist, any moments that stand out in the process of recording these tracks worth noting.

Cartal:
Well all the tracks we did online, I was never actually in the studio with the other artists. So the hardest part was communicating the forms to some of the artists and making changes to certain parts to achieve my original idea. The positive side to this though was it opened up the vocalists’ interpretations of the instrumentals into ways I may have not originally heard. The next album I would love to get in the studio with the artists and be part of the lyrical/harmony process.

BN:
Awesome, Can you offer any tips for other artist looking to bring in outside talent? What provoked you to bring in these artist, did they just happen to be handy? Close friends, did they contact you or did you contact them?

Cartal:
A bit of both, a few artists I’d really looked up to when growing up and others were friends of friends.

BN:
In your own words, what was the overall goal/aim in structuring this album.
-Were you looking to make a release that was composed of ‘a song for everyone’ because that is the feel we got while listening to these tracks.

Cartal:
I think I wanted a mix of variety with continuity. I tried to make each track have its own identity without making any of them seem out of place from each other. The ’song for everyone’ comment makes sense, I wanted some of the music to be playable by DJ’s, and other ones to be listenable by people who may not want to go to clubs all the time. Finding the balance between the two was the biggest challenge in making the album for me.

BN:
The Cliche Q, we just have to drop…What is your favorite track off the album and why?
-Is there any one tune that just blows you away?

Cartal:
I Believe In with Beta Bow turned out to be one of my favourites… I’ve always loved a track with a good shuffle beat and have been toying with doing one for awhile with no success. I feel like it finally fell into place on this one, and Guenther’s vocals really helped hit it home for me.

BN:
One of the main concepts we were looking at while reviewing this album was how huge of a SHOCKWAVE Drone delivered and now listening to the album in its entirety, Drone still is a great song, but its not ‘thee’ track of Popular Music.
-How did the massive response to Drone affect your feelings towards the albums release as you were still in the lab working on the album?

Cartal:
If anything it made me excited that people were digging the first preview off the record. I don’t feel like there is one ‘main track’ off the record either.

BN:
Anything you would like to say to your fans out there, words of wisdom, Keep it Good Looking and Modest.

Cartal:
Thank you for all the support on the record so far, it’s been overwhelming!

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Thank You for being such a great sport and look forward to seeing you this Friday at the Avalon in La La Land!

Felix Cartal | Beta Bow |Gunther | Jaguar Love | Johnny Whitney | The Faint | Todd Fink | Dim Mak |

Hope you all are ready for thee Cat’s Meow @ Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas. Gonna be very HYPE. Then, when that’s done, we can all head over to Crazy Horse 3 where you will greeted with DJ sets by Disco Villains, myself, RAPTOR and Randee Bugga.

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First song is nice House track proudly showcasing a talk box performance with a complete 80s funk vibe. Massive remix by Junior Jack which is good for large club environments. Nice long breakdown and classic TR-909 drums. Definitely a groove track.

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What? Another Le Knight Club remix? You bet your sweet candy ass it is. This is a particularly great track because of all the energy in it, but also because its very simple. I like these type of trax alot and who better to display minimalist (artistically) production at best than Daft Punk? I will be playing this at the party on Monday for sure.

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See you soon! Should also have some exciting updates next week.

-Mercurius FM

Junior Jack @ MySpace / The Hydraulic Dogs @ Discogs

Raw Man @ MySpace / Daft Punk @ MySpace

A compilation of remixes as well a few original track, this latest release from Coco Machete is hot hot stuff and burning up at the Bopper Nation. Fukkk Offf an artist who we are all familiar with does nothing, but deliver mind bending synths mixed in with heavy heavy bass.

So Enjoy and check out the full release here [Beatport]

Fukkk Offf | Coco Machete

On this post we have a nice eclectic selection of trax. Both are very nice to listen to and enjoy and might also make some nice dancefloor moments.

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First up is an instrumental by Space Cowboy circa 2003. This track was on the latter half his album Across The Sky and also included as a b-side to his hit remix of Prince’s I Would Die 4 U. Its buzzy bassline, coupled with emotional harmonies make this a very enjoyable track. Buy original album here.

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I can never get over how fantastic this track sounds.. The bass is so amazing. This is a remix by Daft Punk side project, Le Knight Club, of Felix Da Housecat favorite, Zoot Woman. This single was massive back in 2004 and also featured a stunning remix by Todd Edwards. The production here is truly great and also worth mentioning for all you Daft Punk fans that Guy-Manuel will seemingly be producing Kavinsky’s next single. Buy original album here.

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Have a great weeeeeeek!

-Mercurius FM

Space Cowboy @ MySpace / Zoot Woman @ MySpace / Daft Punk @ MySpace

Time for another rendition of unloading a massive archive or badass tunes. Prepare to have too many tunes from too many great artist burning too many holes in the speakers. MMMatthias, The Sneekers, Acid Pauli and Automatic Panic are now flooding Bopper Nation. WHaaaaaat!?

Enough jibber Jabber, first up is MMM & Sneekers and tune from the recent ‘Germs EP.’

“Germs EP is the debut release from the freshest electro duo from Lithuania – The Sneekers.” Brand spanking new since 09, but nothing short of HUGE talent getting radioplay on BBC /w Kissy Sell Out’s show Radio1, check out the full release, but for now enjoy work from our lovable MMMatthias! [Full Release here]

Next up is our fellow brother Automatic Panic, his face hasn’t been on Bopper Nation in awhile but he has dropped one HELL of a storm in this dangerous tune, “DESTROY!”

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Last up I like to introduce everyone to Acid Pauli, these tunes are little samples, but you’ll find yourself HOOKED and demanding more! [ More here ]

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Acid Pauli | Automatic Panic | MMMatthias | The Sneekers

Yesterday officially marked the one year anniversary for an awesome label founded by Alexander Technique and Larry Tee, DJ’s Are Not Rockstars.

This label and it’s artist are no stranger to the Bopper Nation. After all during 2009 we laid down awesome tracks handed exclusively to us and now for the first time ever, all these tracks and more are all available in one EXCLUSIVE compilation package.

[ soundcloud ]

Let’s give it up for one of our biggest supporters and their awesome crew, enjoy a handful of remixes via Soundcloud, it’s almost too much to handle..then again I know you fellow hardcore lectro junkies cannot get enough of it!

Also, don’t forget to check out DANR’s latest release’Double on the Rocks’ all the information one can handle is conveniently located on DANR’s official website [located below] check it out now!

DJs Are Not Rockstars

Previously there was Bloodshake, now there is Zero.

Disco Killah, still keeping homage to those South American tribal tones and getting funkier than ever releasing a grip of tunes and stirring things up in the electronic world. I present to you a couple tracks and an awesome mix. The journey has only begun and we are already promised to see more releases, until then enjoy these tunes and get dirty on us.

TRACK LIST:
1-Dooze jackers – got line (original mix)
2-Carrapicho – tic tic tac (cbzrmx)
3-Daniela mercury – a luz de tieta (discokillah & igloo kid remix)
4-French fries – coconut (original mix)
5-Lorna – papi chulo (original mix)
6-Mágico – Ugly Dead Face RMX
7-Mc galf – radio rental (eduk remix)
8-Autokratz – stay the same (noob remix)
9-Bassjackers & apster – kamblu (original mix)
10-Alvaro – make it funky (punish rmx)
11-Flow 212 – ritmo do meu flow (matiksoul rmx)
12-Das racist – pizza hut tacobell (kotd rmx)
13-Busy Signal – Da style deh (douster rmx)
14-The PartY Squad -sta stil (messless rmx)
15-Genghis Clan feat mr catra – gatinha (disco killah edit)
16-Daniel Haaksman ft Mc Miltinho – Kid Conga (HighBlood Remix)
17-Zombies For Money – numbra one (original mix)

Disco Killah: Myspace | Twitter

I decided to go House heavy on this one again. I guess I always do, but this stuff really is. From Chicago to Paris this post really goes full circle.

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Found this while googling robot god.

Firstly, we have a huge disco stomper by robot-god, Thomas Bangalter… This is a very fun and big track, which is still highly playable in modern sets due to the simplicity in production. I really enjoy the build because it gives a very large energy without sounding big room (Zzz..).

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So, Shake & Pop. If you’ve never heard this song, just get out. Leave. Just kidding, listen and discover. Shake & Pop is a timeless club anthem. Grimey techno at its best with a simple and fun hook. Here we have the DJ Sneak remix which adds a ridiculous kick drum and locks in the House vibe on it.

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Thats it folks! Short and sweet this time.

-Mercurius FM

Daft Punk @ MySpace / Green Velvet @ MySpace / DJ Sneak @ MySpace

Coming in April is the promise of an amazing event. For those hardcore electro junkies and an overflow of Hipsters. HARD is debuting Rifoki (Steve Aoki + Bob of Bloody Beetroots). Bloody Beetroots, Sydney Samson and Steve Aoki will also be djing their own live sets. The above video is a great way to begin pumping the veins in preparation for this event. [ more info here ]

Now for an over abundance of great music that doesn’t sit well in the Bopper Nation locker, it shakes the walls with menacing thunderous bass, screaming to get out. Starting now, Sundays will be the day to release these tunes. Earmilk does it well, ‘Suicide Sundaes‘ and now it is our turn. So sit back and enjoy,

p.s. with the Mason track see if you recognize the sample.

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Chaotic Good | Flore | Grum | Mason | Messy Vndlz | Phinz

‘This is basically my first E.P. which I’m putting out there free (due to having offers from terrible labels I’d rather just give it away)” _ Adam Smith

Say no more buddy! This is the kind of spirit we like to see at Bopper Nation! And since the music is far far far from terrible it’s rather awesome to go beyond the bull nada offers and get the music out!

-After all innovation is crucial to the biz these days and allowing Bopper Nation to be an outlet is more than an honor for us, it’s an Electrasexual pleasure!

RELEASE THE TUNES!!!

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BG info: Adam Smith DJ/Producer from the UK.

myspace | twitter

We also have other plans for the Bopcast… guest DJ plans. Let’s hear it for our first Bopcast Mixer Randee Bugga, our top man from the Bopper Nation Mix Contest. In the future, we also plan to get out the Bopper Big Guns to put their spin on the Bopcast.  For example, our fine man Gerzinio.

Until then Enjoy!

Bopcast #1 : Boptastic Voyage
Your Dose of Disco

Tracklist:

01. Passion Pit – Little Secrets (Jack Beats Mix)
02. Schizofonics – Blipstick
03. Felix Da Housecat – Kickdum (Arveene & Misk Remix)
04. Felix Da Housecat – Elvi$ (2 Many DJs Edit)
05. Shark Attack – Northern City Riot
06. Duck Sauce – Anyway (Black Noise Disco Mix)
07. Gregor Salto – Bouncing Harbour (Quintino Remix)
08. Congorock – Babylon
09. Nicolas Cuer – Come In Space With Me
10. Nitzer EBB – Control I’m Here (Dubfires Jamrock Mix)
11. Phoenix – 1901 (Trumpdisco vs Violate Mix)
12. Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok
13. Angel Alanis – Ride It (Donald Glaude Remix)
14. Noisia – Yellow Brick
15. Crab People – Bronco Billy (Original Mix)
16. Sally Shapiro – Hold Me So Tight
17. Depeche Mode – Enjoy The Silence (Francois K’s Hands and Feet Mix)

Listen to it here, download here/iTunes [ Subscribe ]

Time for another Mercurius FM Monday… Some good jams below. I know in this post I’m really hitting hard with ridiculous producers and their old material. But the fact that this stuff is still so rad and solid, even today is a true testament to the time and dedication it takes to master a craft.

Yes.

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The first track is a mega track, remixed into a mega remix. To start things off, we have a dope hook sorted out by Swedish House Mafia member, Steve Angello. Then, if that wasn’t enough, Eric Prydz tightens it up and makes it more club oriented transforming it into one of the most epic and uplifting dance tracks ever made. Buy the full single here.

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Finally, we have an old French House favorite by LifeLike. Hot off his 2002 debut EP “The Cult” this track was a favorite of many DJ’s including DJ Falcon. Lifelike uses his signature sound on this track, as usual, a tight and thick lowend coupled with an 80s hook. Fans of Felix’s studio albums should enjoy this track. This one is rare and out of print.

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Well thats about it for now. To be honest, I almost forgot to write this post. But here I am an hour later..

-Mercurius FM

Eric Prydz @ MySpace / Steve Angello @ MySpace / Lifelike @ MySpace

Hello Boppers, it is Feb 14th aka Valentines Day and there are a lot of LOooooONely people out there…as well as a lot of lovely couples with big plans…but for all those people out there who KNOW what day it is and would simply love anything but another REMINDER of it…well ignore this intro and skip ahead to an assortment of tunes from our Valentine:

Ektiv MGMT

An amazing team tied in closely with the Giga squad ran by the infamous Malo. Deliverer of all things Tits & Clits and also home to some of Hungarians finest if not THE BEST artist!

First up, We Plants are Happy Plants.  NO stranger to the Bopper Nation and their remix of Hungarian indie band Kinkiez easily adds up to all of their successful hits.

Second up is a tune and mix from the former Dirty Monkeez, now Slap In the Bass.

This mix not only delivers the tunes, but it also sheds the Monkey business for good. I actually liked the name Dirty Monkeez, but hey whatever is more comfortable and keeps making that beat drop is fine with us!

Ektiv MGMT | Slap In the Bass | We Plants Are Happy Plants | Kinkiez

At this point it is not a kept secret that Bopper Nation has friends and within our network of friends is the lovely ‘Kiss My Bass’ crew who has served us well with releases by Udy, Mr Vega & the recent Knob Jockeys. Well the Knobbey boys have returned with a remix of JOKR in yet another 2010 Kiss My Bass release scheduled for March 15.

Preview the other remixes here: [ Snaggletooth EP ]

and speaking of Mr Vega….

When this tune first unleashed it’s glory I was stunned and now that there is a dedicated EP to go with the already magnificent track I am more than happy to share it all with the Boppers!

Major Congrats to Mr. Vega for creating his own ‘imprint’ Rot10 Musik and making his first release deadly and above all else MASSIVE!

Play Me at Pacha Louder EP features the title track and 3 remixes by Post No Thrills, Seanie Will and DJ Gummy Worms. Expect this release in the second week of March!!!!

Knob Jockeys | Kiss My Bass | Mr. Vega | Rot10 Musik

Dadahack – Fuzzy Dunlop from James Banbury on Vimeo.

Mouth the words WOW. Dadahack with a deadly storm of music is sending out it’s first hints of the upcoming rain with slow leaks to their mid-March release and 4th album: TAP3! As a follow up to ‘Hellos EP’ we are releasing this deadly remix of their album track, ‘Fuzzy Dunlop’ by Stockholm mystery man, Body In the Thames.

The top video includes the original album version of the track and above is the amazing remix.
-for those who don’t know & would like to know: Dadahack are the UK and Sweden based electronic music group consisting of Pete Davis and James Banbury [ more info @ Dadahack.com ]

Body In the Thames

Hope everyone is doing ok and moving about. I’m actually writing this post while listening to heavy metal… Sometimes its good to cross-pollinate as a friend of mine says. With that said, I have 2 very funky tracks to share with you, both happen to be remixes that came out in 2005! Wow does that seem long ago…

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First track is a re-edit of Basement Jaxx’s filter house tune Jus 1 Kiss. A track off their massive hit album, Rooty. Overall, its just an extended and more dancefloor friendly version by bopper favorite Boris Dlugosch along side Michi Lange. This track came off the US CD single of Where’s Your Head At?

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Finally, a remix by one of my personal favorites… MSTRKRFT, of my other personal favorite band… Death From Above 1979. Recently, I got really nostalgic and decided to buy a T-Shirt of DFA79… so I figured this was a good way to top that off. With that said, theres also been talk on the MSTRKRFT MSGBRD about Jesse starting his own record label for the purposes of releasing awesome dance tunes designed to CRUSH dancefloors. I have heard some of the tracks and I am quite quite impressed. More on this to follow. This remix was found on the Death From Above remix LP, Romance Bloody Romance.

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That closes up the post for today. Have a good week.

-Mercurius FM

MSTRKRFT @ MySpace / Death From Above 1979 @ MySpace

Basement Jaxx @ MySpace / Boris Dlugosch @ MySpace

The King of the ‘Kickdrum’ is about to Kick off his Residential spot in Vegas, on Monday March 1st 2010.

David Gutierrez, the man who always gave Felix a home at the Palms, is now outside of the Palms with an outside of the box PERFECT plan that might just knock Perfecto off the map.

“It’s going to be a full-immersion experience,” he says. “This party essentially is going to be a Coney Island-style event. We’re going to make it look and feel like a big circus. When you walk in, there’ll be circus barkers out front; we’ll have a lot of performance pieces, choreographed numbers and also a lot of props.”

Upon entering Jet, he says there’ll be a hallway of fun-house mirrors. The vintage circus-inspired theme will be continued all throughout the nightclub in décor and performances. Right before Felix begins his set, a special video intro shot on green screen will play.”

“The first Cat’s Meow featuring Felix da Housecat will kick off at Jet on Monday, March 1. “For me it was really, really important to do it on a Monday at Jet because I wanted to give something special to the locals,” says Gutierrez. “Obviously on every Monday anyone industry that comes to the door with a valid Nevada ID gets in for free, so that was really important to me to get the support of the city and get them to come out.” And who doesn’t love a circus?!” [Read More]

Boppers I can’t wait…

Enter Phonat..

The recent EP release in 09′ sent shock waves across the board and the single prior, ‘Set Me Free’ included some great remixes and work by some all star artist, including Sharooz!

Sharooz, Phonat and their excellent team of fellow artists will once again be taking a crack at Phonat’s latest single ‘Love Hits the Fan.’ Which is scheduled to be released within the next 10 weeks!

Always our please..enjoy!

Phonat

Everyone likes a good party.  And Groove Thursdays, which happen at the Arena in Hollywood California, are no exception to the rule. What started out in September 2009, the brainchild of investors DJ Sole, VeeVeeMarie and SayFresh, a local promoter, has turned into a weekly epic party for Hollywood, California to enjoy.  The venue is good, the parking was run well (security was quick on those trying to cause trouble!) and the line to get in was handled in a professional manner, even given the number of people.

The weekly event is 18 and over if you want to get in, so teens, so sorry, but you have to be 18. Obviously, 21 and over is a must if you want to drink. Once past the door, there’s VIP access above and around the stage, a place to chill outside for everyone, and several bar locations up and down.  On the side, there is an on-site photographer (who is there every week) snapping pictures for posterity, viewable online after the event, on the photographer’s Flickr site. The ubiquitous raving dancing go-go girls are doing their thing, grinding to the rhythm and helping everyone get into the mood to bounce.

While there are three rooms to The Arena, the main focus will always be on the main stage. But, don’t let the perhaps unknown DJ or closer quarters fool you, there’s a lot of boogie to be had in the back. And later into the evening, the back rooms are partying it up with lights and music to hypnotize you, with lots of local talent spinning their sets. While the party doesn’t stop back there, the main focus is always on the main stage in front.  And, with the bass heavy JBL sound system, the main stage was definitely rockin’…

But, as with any weekly event, it’s all about the music.

Examples of previous acts appearing have been Klaas, Dan-OH, Blake Miller, Disco Villains, Shark Attack, DMNDAYS,  DJ V-Tech, Nadastrom, Deejay Sam Hiller, Religion and Felix Cartal.

But the resident DJ’s are nothing to scoff at. On the bill are such great times as DJ Sole, Rocke and Messy Vndlz. And, because they drop weekly, their sets are ever changing, each with its own feeling… with the obvious favorites thrown in for some heavy phat clubbery. Wouldn’t want to disappoint the regulars, right?

The night that Boppernation took to the Groove on a Thursday, the bill was DJ Sole, B Rich, The Italian Sensation and finally LA Riots. Each started their set right from the other, only once or twice having a chat mid-set with the other entourages on stage. The sets were tight, each featuring the personal select brand of electronic love for the crowd. Some heavy bass, some raving pitches, some wah-wahs for the hot mah-mahs… The crowd was loving it. By the time the LA Riots took to the decks, the crowd was really craving more but couldn’t get enough.

For those that have never heard the LA Riots, their brand of dance is one which is sure to please, with focus on explosive sounds, some fancy heavy bass, longform mixing and pure get-down fun, making you want to do nothing but move your body with the crowd. They dropped an impressive set, having fun with the beats and the audience was loving the attention they put on playing the songs instead of jumping from track to track.

Groove Thursdays was a fantastic time. Whether there’s a major act performing or not, you can’t beat the price for some of that electro thunder that Groove Thursdays provides. Make sure you check out their myspace for special deals, and to keep up with the acts they’re laying down. Trust us, you’ll have a blast!

Check out more photos in the gallery! (photos by HeartScreamS and KngtRdr)

Groove: myspace | twitter | facebook

The Arena

Coco has done it again…

First release of 2010 for Coco Machete Records! Chicago House inspired SCNDL has released a killer tune and some awesome Cross the Lantic fellows are getting hot and heavily involved in helping make this release a major success!
Remixes by UK’s Lee Mortimer, Fukkk Offf and to finish things off:

Markus Lange & Stereofunk, who we are happily sharing here!

Absorb the full release here: Beatport

As first stated on Twitter… Record labels from 91-94 are releasing tunes without permission, notably: Nervous Records, BUSH & DJAX Up Beats.  So, we are releasing these tunes with permission, for The Boppers… as promised.

Enjoy!

Felix da Housecat - Freakadelica

FDHC pres. Wonderboy - Jerk It (Mind Blow Mix)

FDHC pres. Wonderboy - Jerk It (Nooworld Underground Mix)

Felix da Housecat - Temptation

Felix da Housecat - Free Love

-Felix da Housecat

Time for a special installment of Mercurius FM Mondays… in this issue we get some Chicago House action and some nice dream Euro synthy House.

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Our warm up track today is by Chicago born singer, Kim English. I first discovered this song years ago as a rip from a Todd Edwards DJ set. It’s got a really fun and catchy chorus. The production is classic 1994 House style, with lots of watery rhodes and Jackin’ drums.

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The next track is a real synthy and dreamy one remixed by Ernest Saint Laurent. The original is something that we all know and have heard in caveman commercials… This version was playlisted by Thomas Bangalter, DJ Falcon, & Cassius as part of their TOGETHER Tour in the earlier part of 2000’s.

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Here is my remix of Prince’s classic hit… I WOULD DIE 4 U.

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This wraps up todays post for now, later today I will be posting my remix of Prince’s I Would Die 4 U. Then tomorrow, rumor is you can expect a mega post by Big Feezy himself.

-Mercurius FM

Kim English @ MySpace / Ernest Saint Laurent @ MySpace / Royksopp @ MySpace

Can you feel it? In the air?

With all the great tunes coming out lately Boppers, it’s no wonder that we have another review hitting thee nation! This time, it comes from Dada Life, the fantastic duo from Stockholm.  The single, taken from their album Just Do the Dada does everything that Dada does. Fills you with electricity, soul and makes you dance your ass off!

LOVE VIBRATIONS

- 12 Inch Edit
- D.I.M. Re-Loved Mix
- Dimitri Vegas Like Mike Feel It Mix
- Phatzoo Remix
- Savage Skulls Remix

And so the Dada comes back again, now with a banger of a tune, Love Vibrations. The EP, which includes the original 12 inch version and four stellar remixes … is just asking to be spun everwhere and in the air! No matter what kind of set you drop, the remixes are bound to please one of the crowds, as each mix has it’s own distinct feel.

DIM, always one to take an interesting direction with a tune, chooses a particular portion of the vox, then notches and twists it into an unreal and fantastic foundation for the tune. You would think you’d get sick of it in the background, but the rest of the tune builds around it, and the bass shakes the speakers just the right way, with a nice whirring interlude to send an audience ballistic. A definite crowd pleaser.

While Dimitri spends some time twisting the vocals, his synth is what builds his tune into the high-raver that it will be, if someone places this into the peak of their set. The trancers are going to go ape-crazy with the middle build of this mix.

If you’re looking for some drrty bass and house then Phatzoo has the mix for you. His remix builds slow and hits hard, giving you a reason to get on the dance floor.

But what if you have a raving techno crowd who just can’t enough? The Savage Skulls hear your plea, and grind your happy hardcore self to a pulp, even offering some woops, blips and hollahs to boot.

I really gotta hand it to Dada Life, who care little what you think, as long as the music makes you move and you have a great time!

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MMMatthias - James EP Teaser

What I love most about EP releases that work with a single track and bring in different artist to bat is that they not only showcase the talent of the individual artist who’s track is being worked with, but it also shares with us the circle of friends who influence/are influenced by respect/work with the artist. ETC.

James is MMMatthias first release on German ‘Kiez Beats Records’ which officially drops for all February 9th 2010.

The original has a great kick with an awesome and simple riff as it builds up. Light screeches and above else leaving much room to be one hell of a mixable track. And after hearing MMMatthias many remixes from recent Yeasayer, aUtODisco, Boys Noize & Killer on the Dance Floor it is quite nice to hear an original work, which is nothing short of impressive.

The EP starts off with aUtODisco’s rendition of the song ‘James’ and it what starts off as a quiet tone picks up to more a heavier and louder tone as the track progresses. Really awesome breaks about 2 and half minutes into the track.

LaClopeAuBecs version was a bit scattered and chopped, but I kind of got into it starting to imagine the sounds of nuts and botls was the assembly of a machine..maybe a machine named James? at about minute in the song drops and there is a lot more control in the heavy thunder of LaClopeAuBec’s remix, it then starts getting choppy again. See how you feel about this style? I do like the clicks though boys noizey sound is a favorite.

Kolt13’s remix was much needed break in the middle. It has a much softer  and longer melodic piano riff. While it does hold to the screeching of ‘James’ it slowly starts to clear up the clouds and focuses more on the funk! Making room for my favorite version of the song by Dead Disco Drivers which brings in a very fun wah guitar sound as it keeps some of the bits and pieces from the original. Making it more of an upbeat Disco song!

Then Sick Boy comes in and tears it up with arcade pulses! Sounds like a cross of lasers and those tube toys you get as a kid where movement from side to makes a waaaaaah sound.

What stands out in TENKAH’s version is the jazzy piano riff about a minute 30 in and I’m very impressed with the way it fades in and out from this work to the home sounds of ‘James’ the original.

MMMatthias - James (Sabotage remix)

Sabotage’s version is very similar to the original, but it of course builds off of and adds more to it.

When we get down to it, an important part in combining remixes together into an EP is making sure that each one of them pays respect to the original while maintaining each own originality. We don’t want the listener to pick up an EP with 8 versions of the song and barely be able to distinguish a difference between each of the artist and their version of the track!

James EP has a version for everyone. From the more disco, to the heavy dirty to the light melody. The original track is awesome too and it was a great pleasure to hear and review this EP.

Official Promo:

The second Release on KIEZ BEATS comes from German Mastermind MMMatthias, The German Artist who started his Career in the Hip Hop Scene as a Producer of great international Artists like Samy Deluxe and Afrob switched totally into the Electro Scene in the Beginning of 2008. As a DJ he played in many Clubs in Europe like Flèche d’Or in Paris, Scala Club in Berlin or Case-a-Chocs in Neuchâtel and he shared the Stages with such fantastic Artists like Steed Lord, Streetlife DJ`s and Ben Mono.

Now only producing Electro Tracks and Remixes, his Remixes of MGMT or Bloc Party have taken the Electro Scene by Storm and have climbed many Times the most popular List of the Hype Machine. He did official Remixes for Azzido da Bass or Autodidakt & John Disco and now his first EP “James” comes up with a great Remix Pack from aUtODisco (aka aUtOdiDakT & John Disco), Sick Boy (has released on DIM MAK and worked together with Motor, Dirty Disco Youth and many more), LaClopeAuBec (Fukkk Offf Remix Contest Winner), Dead Disco Drivers, Kolt13, TENKAH aka The Noizy Kidz and Sabotage.

There is no proper way to unload an assortment of tunes from artist who only share one thing in common, filling up our mailbox and making our hearts rock. Each of these tunes shook me away and I wanted to share them as soon as I received em, but I’ve been so busy recovering from the weekend, preparing for the weekend and working working working working. But here they are.

Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed (Russ Chimes remix)

This Ellie Goulding tune really shock me and put me in a romantic spell with it’s enchanting tunes. I think I’m in love.

Ellie Goulding | Russ Chimes

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The XX v Popular Damage - Crystalized (Popular Damage Assimilation)

Popular Damage does it again! They tore up our site with Digitalism and now they are back again this time with The XX, whom I would like to add will be at Coachella this year along with an awesome lineup of great artist: Thom Yorke, Phoenix, Passion Pitt, Proxy, Erol Alkan and many many more!

The XX | Popular Damage

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Pretty Lights - Fly Away Another Day

Pretty Lights again breaks me back to the romantic state Ellie Goulding had me in, but then the electrical cord sparks and suddenly I’m at mercy to high paced volts with arcade coin sounds and sad piano riffs.

Pretty Lights

Crookers Ft. Soulwax & Mixhell - We Love Animals (Religion remix)

Nick & Kevin from Religion never cease to amaze me. There is much potential within these two and I am happy to know them because one day they will be larger than life and too cool too associate with us #boppers…but for now they are rocking that Bn sticker proudly on their laptop and continue to surprise us with their originals and remixes. This Soulwax/Crookers mix of Animals has sparked a flame ever since it hit the Bunsen burner.

Crookers | Soulwax | Religion

Dylan Rhymes v Tom Real - Godzilla (Fussy Boy remix)

And just in case everything was too soft and not deadly enough for those dirty hardcore rocketeering Bopper types. I’ve unleashed ‘Godzilla’ with the help of Dylan Rhymes and Tom Real, remixed by Fussy Boy. Lot 49 is responsible for this menacing beast and its angry roar. So enjoy the sound of crunching hardware and prepare to be floored.

Dylan Rhymes | Tom Real

THEY LIVE! - Gotta Be Dancin!

Junior Sanchez | Twitter | Harry Choo Choo Romero | Twitter

Man oh Man. One hell of a show this weekend (1/23/09) in San Berny D with Felix Da Housecat and Junior Sanchez. Little did we know that both players would be unleashing some amazing tunes. Including a hot new tune from Junior Sanchez ‘They Live’ which will be available for stream only on Bopper Nation and a sneak peak at Felix Da Housecat’s Rudephoto release ‘Dark Room (Mr. Lightman).

It was my first time hearing Junior Sanchez at work and I have to say he had an awesome arsenal of tunes. I enjoyed his combination of multiple genres including some touch downs in Underground Hip Hop! There was no doubt that either of these two performers knew their music selection and in a way we got to have two sets back to back of both genius’ at work. With Junior playing tribute to Felix with Thin White Duke’s remix of ‘Silver Screen’ and then Junior later getting involved in Felix’s set picking out a couple tunes including the second to last tune of the night, ‘Knights of Cydonia’ by Muse.

Felix’s lineup included the classic tunes we all expect him to play each show, Elvi$, Kickdrum but then instantly he started pulling out tricks from his sleeve when he dropped a never before heard remix of Silver Screen. I turned to Steve Pross (Disco Pinata) to find out what this monster was and even he wasn’t aware. After the show though Felix did tweet out to DJ Chuckie about the remix so it’s only fair to assume he is responsible for this beast!

When Felix threw up Deadmau5 ‘FML’ I had to join him and Junior up in the booth and one deadly tune follows another and Felix Cartal’s ‘Drone’ is always a great way to tear up the audience! But once again Da Housecat decided to surprise us by breaking away from his usual arsenal of tunes and pulling out another hidden gem. This time it was CaTekk’s monster of a tune ‘Funny Little Clouds.’ He then took it back with Raven and brought in a little DJ Sneak.

It was an awesome night for Xmix Productions with Junior Sanchez (XMIX), Felix Da Housecat (XMIX) and songs from other Xmix Artist, DJ Sneak. But there was also some Old School favorites brought out for the evening, Daft Punk ‘Rolling & Scratching’ tore the audience up. Felix must have been feeling that mezcal and the audience was feeling the music because when Nirvana ‘Lithium’ dropped this hardcore heavy electrofried crowd was suddenly transported to the grunge of the 90’s and we all had to salute the man and pay tribute.

All in all it was a successful night and I hope everyone has moments to stop and appreciate great talent when it comes and stops by because there is a lot of cheese out of there in the electronic world and if you think you know good music you better open up your mind, stop and listen. And above all else prepare for Rudephoto, Felix closed that evening with ‘Darkroom ‘Mr Lightman’ and no joke that tune is good, but on a loud sound system in the wee hours of the night that tune is one massive monster tearing the audience apart bit by bit. But it’s truly that Underground Sound of Aphrohead, get ready 2010.

Junior Sanchez | Aprohead | Felix Da Housecat | Xmix

UPDATE:

If you want to see some of the craziness, check out the photos now added in the Gallery!

The Kandy Festival 2010 with Felix da Housecat and Junior Sanchez

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MILK BROS

& all participants, including our awesome Runner Ups:

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Frankstarr | Afterwork | Mongoose | Mezzir | Vondeck Electro

-p.s. technical difficulties adding Frankstarr to Soundcloud I am told they are working hard to fix the issue though!
Latest tracks by GIGABEAT-Pillpopper

The Final release will feature the original & the following remixes, (which includes the winner MILK BROS.

Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Tommie Sunshine & Turbo P ‘Brooklyn Fire’ Remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Mr.Wonk remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Stereo Killaz remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Agent K & Bella remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Thrills & Tony Rocky Horror Remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Viro & Rob Analyze Remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (MALO remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (milk bros. remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (MiamiBryce remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Pantoja remix)
Tits & Clits feat BECCI – Pillpopper (Boko remix)

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Thanks to all participants. Special thanks to Tits & Clits and Gigabeat for letting us host such an awesome remix contest. I hope everyone is satisfied with the results. As promised we have 1 winner and 5 runner ups. Look at all the great artist that will be featured on the official release and congrats again to Milk Bros for joining that HUGE lineup.

Looking forward to this release!