• Labels to Watch 2011: Uncanny Valley

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Labels to Watch 2011 : Uncanny Valley Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Labels to Watch 2011 : Uncanny Valley 23 February , 2011 1.26PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News break sl c-beams credit 00 cuthead jacob korn labels to watch 2011 thomas frolich uncanny valley Detroit has had plenty of unofficial sister cities over the years : back in the 90s , Detroit and Berlin famously fused a techno alliance , 8221 as the title of an early Tresor compilation put it , and in more recent years , Amsterdam has kept flying the flag for Motor City soul . Still , Jacob Korn’s recent track Dance Away” might have caught listeners off guard , as Kelli Hand reeled off

  • Derrick Carter: Fabric 56

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Derrick Carter : Fabric 56 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Derrick Carter : Fabric 56 22 February , 2011 4.01AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos derrick carter fabric Got to find a way to fill the space in time Might we suggest Derrick Carter’s Fabric 56 Just out this week , the mix features a bevy of tight , jacking tracks—including cuts from DJ Sneak Iz Diz Roger Sanchez Green Velvet and more—all mixed in Carter’s inimitable style . For a sneak peak , check the video promo above , and keep reading for the full tracklisting . 1. Jody Fingers Finch Jack Your Big Booty Derricks BHQ Acid Vocal BHQ Bonus Of Beats Green Velvet La La Land Derrick Carter Ds

  • Studio Tour: A-Trak

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Studio Tour : A-Trak Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Studio Tour : A-Trak 23 February , 2011 12.03PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos a-trak ScionRadio takes us on a tour of A-Trak s studio . Who would have guessed that a guy known for electro bangers would have a studio so minimal The champion turntablist and producer shows off some juicy bits of gear , including an MFB drum machine , a Moogerfooger looping pedal , and a harmonica he admits to not having used he goes into further detail regarding his computer setup , including a shout-out for his Apogee Duet soundcard and a quick overview of his Serato setup . Only one question : where’s the bottle of

  • Must Hear Tracks: February 23

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Must Hear Tracks : February 23 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Must Hear Tracks : February 23 24 February , 2011 11.27AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News must hear charts must hear tracks From dirtybird to Doorn Records , Hysteria to Hypercolour , and Kitsune to Dim Mak , all your favorite labels are ramping up for spring . Check out this week’s big releases from Pan-Pot , Tom Demac , Chris Lake , Lissat Voltaxx , Tony Lionni , Tom Middleton , Stefano Noferini , Bingo Players , Boys Noize , Noisia , and more , all after the jump . Tech House House Deep House Progressive House Techno Electro House Dubstep Indie Dance Nu Disco Drum Bass Breaks Trance

  • Jamie XX for Converse

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Jamie XX for Converse Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Jamie XX for Converse 23 February , 2011 4.21AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos jamie xx the xx As part of Converse’ new series of artist interviews , Jamie XX of The XX talks about his musical roots and the rising influence of UK dance music . It’s brief , but hey—it’s Jamie XX , and we can never get enough of him . What’s that track in the background It’s huge . We’re New Here Jamie’s 13-track collection of remixes of Gil Scott-Heron’s 2010 album I’m New Here is out this week on XL . Get these tracks on Beatport.com 2 Comments 439 Views Get We're New Here on Beatport Tags jamie xx the xx Links Get

  • Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares

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    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares 25 February , 2011 6.06AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos how to sounds to sample tech tips As anyone who has spent hours trying to find the perfect snare can tell you , sometimes a single hit just doesn’t cut it . The same goes for handclaps : sometimes a crisp 808 clap is all you need , but it can be tough to get the right amount of bite . In a new video tutorial , Sounds To Sample’s Marc Adamo shows how to layer claps and snares to come up with fatter , fuller accents . Check out the video , and give it a try with

  • Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011 19 February , 2011 8.26PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News beatport music awards bma 2011 miami It’s that time of year again , when we call on our loyal community to cast their votes for the Beatport Music Awards . nbsp The BMAs are our way of recognizing outstanding talent in the electronic dance music industry , with annual awards based on sales , staff picks , and most importantly , your votes as members of our community . nbsp What was the Track Of The Year in 2010 Who should win Artist Of The Year Now’s your chance to make your

  • Breakage: Fighting Fire

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Breakage : Fighting Fire Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Breakage : Fighting Fire 28 February , 2011 1.17PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos breakage jess mills Here’s a twist you might not have expected . Until now , Breakage has tended to slink through the darkest corners of dubstep and drum bass he’s known for amen smashers like Foundation” and Staggered Dub remixes for Massive Attack and Flying Lotus , and collabs with the likes of Roots Manuva , Newham Generals and David Rodigan on his album Foundation a tour de force of darkside bass music . Now , teaming up with the vocalist Jess Mills , he’s come up with Fighting Fire a bouncy anthem that flirts with

  • Cyantific: Obey

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Cyantific : Obey Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Cyantific : nbsp Obey 28 February , 2011 10.08AM Written by : Caleb Rakes Filed under : Videos cyantific hospital records Jon Stanley , aka Cyantific mainly known for his productions for the infamous drum bass imprint Hospital Records , drops the huge , high-energy , floor killer Obey on his own Cyantific Records imprint . Jon’s dancefloor-oriented style , as proven on previous hits such as 305” on Critical and Hong Kong Express” on Hospital , has solidified his rep within the drum bass community Obey” extends his dominion . Get these tracks on Beatport.com 1 Comments 143 Views Get Obey on Beatport Now Tags

  • Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O: Let’s Ride

    Updated: 2011-02-28 21:51:04
    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O : Let’s Ride Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O : Let’s Ride 24 February , 2011 5.40PM Written by : BeatportSean Filed under : Videos breaks krafty kuts sporty-o There’s no doubt this video should appeal to the kids that watched all three Smoky and the Bandit films and always wanted to hit the switches” while riding down the block , but this formula works on other levels too . Legendary breaks producer Krafty Kuts bring the heavy bass with some rhyme support from Atlanta’s Sporty-O The two form quite a powerful team as they float from a dirty disco vibe into a breakbeat anthem and even make a little room

  • Short video interview from Future Media Days Norway: The Future of Media (via Betatales)

    Updated: 2011-02-20 23:06:30
    Video: Interview with Futurist Gerd Leonhard: The Future of Media

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