By Chris Mills | February 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm | No comments
Z-Sonic's latest moombahton spice-up comes courtesy of the Henrick Schwarz remix of "Feeling You" by Omar. We can dig this, and Sonic's more funky, less acidic tracks as of late in general. With Westport hosting Gusto Lounge, The Union and Riot Room (all dance-friendly venues)...
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By Sam | February 4, 2012 at 6:38 pm | No comments
If you're looking for a soundcloud page to get lost in, I have located one for you. Of course my all-time favorite is anything that makes its way onto Star Slinger's hallowed harbor, but stealing my attention currently is Madeon. Sometimes channeling Chromeo or RJD2, he's got...
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By Chris Mills | February 1, 2012 at 6:56 pm | No comments
This is an interview we did over the phone with Northern California-based dubstep producer and DJ, Matty G, last month. Be sure to check him out live at the Midland Theater in downtown KCMO with Caspa and more on Friday, February 3rd.
p.s. The first person who listens to this...
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By Chris Mills | January 17, 2012 at 9:33 pm | One comment
Having lived all over the country in places like Philadelphia, Texas and Chicago among others, Lawrence, Kansas seems like an odd place for MORRI$’ patented style of dreamy trap beats and DJ mixes to come out of. Soon to enroll back in school at KU as a film major, the blog...
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By Chris Mills | January 14, 2012 at 8:13 pm | No comments
[pictured: Miles Bonny]
Miles and Stik add some passion and consciousness to Drake's "Headlines" beat. I've been a big fan of Miles' cover/remix work over the past few years. Beyond that, I think that he and Stik Figa are a great tandem.
Miles Bonny HEADLINES REMIX...
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By Chris Mills | January 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm | One comment
Philly-based DJ and producer, Cosmo Baker, is a real student of music and a true master when it comes to rocking parties. Having collaborated with the likes of King Britt, ?uestlove of The Roots and tons more, Baker’s buzz stretches beyond his origin of Philadelphia to...
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By Chris Mills | January 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm | No comments
Just uploaded last night comes a new jawn from former Demencha cover artist, Stik Figa, and soon-to-be Demencha.com Featured Artist of the Month, Morri$. This track will appear on Stik Figa's forthcoming "Choosy Moms Choose Stik", which should be out soon.
Stik...
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By Chris Mills | December 31, 2011 at 9:09 pm | No comments
10. Young Fate - "All Gass" [prod. Mr. Fresh]
Ladies and gentlemen, hit play and start your engines. This video player popped up in February and sees Fate spitting game over a real heat-rock from Mr. Fresh. While Young Fate verses are on my brain, his 16 on Ron Ron’s...
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By Chris Mills | December 28, 2011 at 12:26 am | No comments
With more artists in KC doing experimental, beat music derivatives this year, I thought this separate chart would only be right. I don’t think I had near as many favorite local beats to refer to when the Demencha writers put together their 2010 music picks last year. But in...
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By Chris Mills | December 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm | No comments
As we mentioned over the weekend, KC-beat guru, Leonard DStroy, has a new album coming out soon. Soon is today. The Elm & Oak label is calling this a "collage album", featuring over 50 beats in just nine tracks. The name behind the album seems rather simple now. We've always...
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