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Sun City Music Festival Artist Profile: Droog

The story of Droog is one of friendship and perseverance. The word droog itself comes from the made up Nadsat language in Anthony Bugesses’ A Clockwork Orange meaning “friend.” What better way to describe the trio of friends Andrei Osyka, Brett Griffin and Justin Sloe who have been building a steady repore in the industry since their beginnings eight years ago. All from different corners of the world, they met through dance music forums online and eventually began to play together. After some encouragement from a friend (and daytime movie producer), the boys kicked off their mission to take over the town.

Based out of L.A., the group first started gaining recognition for their respected weekly at the world-famous Avalon Hollywood. The party was legendary for hosting some of the biggest international house and techno talents. From 2007 to 2011, Droog had held down a residency at Avalon rooting themselves as a trusted source for truly innovative underground music.

In 2009 the gifted triplet journeyed into a different realm of the music industry by launching the label, Culprit, hosting and array of music from friends, seasoned veterans, and of course, themselves. “The idea is to have a balance between the truly local, homegrown — not necessarily indigenous to L.A., but people who are based in L.A.,” says Droog’s Andrei Osyka, “and people who come from outside of L.A. but have a special affection and connection to the vibe that is happening right now in L.A.”

Currently, you can find the collective producing original and remixed material for revered labels like Crosstown Rebels, Noir Music and Get Physical. Go in stores or online to grab your tickets to see techno mainstays Droog perform at this year’s Sun City Music Festival.

  • Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Sun City Music Festival Weekly Playlist: Reeeeeeemix!

Bootlegs, mashups, reworks – no matter what you call them, there is always something to love about the art of the remix. And with Sun City Music Festival just around the corner, there are bound to be some remixes that boom from the speakers at Ascarate Park this August 31st and September 1st. Have you bought your tickets yet?

For this week’s edition of Sun City Music Festival’s weekly playlist, we are celebrating the remix. We’ve got five recent tracks from our Sun City lineup that that make you want to scream, “Reeeeemix!”

Christian Smith – Tower (Sébastien Léger remix)

Out soon on Christian Smith’s Tronic imprint, Sébastien Léger uploaded this preview.

Featuring his signature self-coined “Seb Style” as well as the xylo’s we love in his production so much, this remix of “Tower” is a much anticipated release for the truly respected artist.

Chicken Lips – He Not In (Eats Everythings All American VIP Remix)

Eats Everything has uploaded the All American VIP version of his Chicken Lips remix.

This remix is a banger and he’s has completely transformed the original track yet again. Who doesn’t love a good bassline?

Kaskade – Atmosphere (GTA Remix)

Miami duo GTA has taken on another Kaskade track with their latest rework of “Atmosphere.”

The boys have gone for a high-energy progressive house take on this track, rather than trappin’ it out. This remix keeps the integrity of the original track, while providing a drop with deep aggressive kick drums.

King L – Val Venis (Brodinski Remix)

This free download was hand picked from Brodinski‘s latest rap-leaning mixtape release.

Brodinski gives the original audio his own alternative, electronic flare.

Dooze Jackers – Got Line (Ookay Remix)

We love that Ookay doesn’t care about genres and this track is a perfect example of that. Is it trap? Is it juke? Is it moombah? We’ll never know. But get ready to dance to dance to this.

  • Monday, July 22, 2013

Sun City Music Festival Weekend Warriors: GTA, Dillon Francis, Brodinski

During the week, we are cooped up at school or at work, just trying to make it through the long hours for what we’re really looking forward to – the weekend. Well here it is! This week, we’ve got three sets from our Sun City Music Festival lineup and this time, they’ve brought some of their friends in the studio. It’s great to hear how our acts play with friends. But for Sun City, they’ll be playing for friends. If you haven’t bought your tickets to the Labor Day weekend event, you can order online, or in select stores.

GTA on Diplo and Friends (BBC Radio 1Xtra)

GTA were invited by Diplo to take over the decks for an hour in this episode.

Why We Love It

GTA juxtaposed deep house and electro tracks, as seen in his transition from “Sundown” (Fyor Remix) to GTA, Pari sand Simo’s “Canadia.” We love their use of multiple genres, including tracks from Missy Elliot, Lil Jon, P. Diddy and 2 Chainz. Need something to get the party started? Here you go!

Dillon Francis on Diplo and Friends (BBC Radio 1Xtra)

Dillon Francis was invited by Diplo to take over the decks for an hour in this episode.

Why We Love It

Dillon delivers a perfectly tuned mix that gets you moving. First off, he goes through an entire moombah segment, reminding us why we love moombahton. Then he goes into a harder jump-up style in his set, using some of the newer sounds we’ve heard from him. This set is solid all the way through.

Mixmag 30th Birthday Mix Of The Week: Brodinski & Louisahhh

Back in June, internationally known publication Mixmag turns 30 years old. To celebrate, they invited a series of their favorite artists to take over their Mix of The Week series. Handpicked by the Mixmag office, first up was Bromance label mates Brodinski and Louisahhh!!!

Why We Love It

Brodinski and Louisahhh!!! have joined forces to create a dark, yet cerebral, mix that highlights the reason why the world is head over heals with the Bromance crew. We’re really digging Turbo Turbo’s “Your Mind.”

  • Saturday, July 20, 2013

Sun City Music Festival Sound Clash: Cassy, Le Castle Vania

Today, we’re clashing the sounds of two Sun City Music Festival artists – one that’s home grown, and another imported from across the Atlantic. Though their styles are completely different, both Cassy and Le Castle Vania know how to bring the house down, which is exactly what they’ll do come August 31st and September 1st. Buy your tickets today to score the best deal.

Cassy

Sun City talent Cassy has had a long-standing respect in the house music community. Currently holding down residencies at four of the world’s leading venues in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and New York City, it is clear that Cassy’s demand has a global reach.

Born Catherine Britton, Cassy is deeply rooted in her love for music and the arts. Born in London to a Caribbean father and Austrian mother, Cassy moved to Vienna at an early age and was surrounded by a city that was soaked in music history. “I listened to a lot of classical music when I was younger, and jazz, as that is what my family were into – George Benson was someone I saw in concert with my Dad. The first record I actually bought was Madness ‘One Step Beyond’ – and I have never come back from that step.”

Though her first foray into the music industry was as a vocalist on Autorepeat’s “Music Takes Me Higher” on Sabotage Records, it was DJing and production that has won her heart. One thing we love most about Cassy is that she doesn’t stick to one genre – you can always find her gliding between house and techno, with a tinge of Viennese traditions. Still representing for the DJs who continue to use vinyl, Cassy knows how to incorporate a soulful balance in her DJ sets that takes her audience on a crazy adventure. We’re sure you’ll get to see this live when Cassy takes the stage at Sun City Music Festival on August 31st and September 1st. Buy your tickets today!

Le Castle Vania

Internationally known, Georgia native, Le Castle Vania first started out playing in traditional rock bands. After an unsuccessful attempt to master the drums, Le Castle Vania began DJing at warehouse parties and raves in Atlanta when he was only 16. Born Dylan Eiland, he was instantly drawn to the city’s growing music scene as it allowed him to develop his passion for music and nightlife. It didn’t take long for him to gain recognition with his frenzy-inducing DJ sets and knack for creating dancing floor ready productions.

Le Castle Vania has steadily toured since the summer of 2006, taking his catchy electro vibes to the masses. His live performances are always brimming with great energy and an even better track selection. If he’s not on the road, you can catch him in the studio, writing tracks with his signature sound which is a banging combination of gritty disco punk, memorable synths and soldiering electronic beats. Nobody gets out alive when Le Castle Vania takes the stage at Sun City Music Festival this year. Have you bought your tickets yet?

  • Friday, July 19, 2013

Sun City Music Festival Artist Profile: Scuba

Paul Rose’s output as Scuba has been classified under many styles. Getting an early jumpstart, Scuba has submersed himself (no pun intended) in all aspects of music. “I played in bands from quite a young age. I played guitar and keyboards and various other things. I was quite into guitar-playing, but I always more into writing music than playing it, from quite early on…So I did the band thing for a while, had some bad band experiences, as lots of people have, and I guess I gradually got into electronic music by the typical route really — started going out and going to clubs and gradually got into the music as well as the going out part of it.” DJ, producer and promoter, Scuba sunk his teeth into jungle and techno in London, and eventually became involved with local pirate radio and participated in some of the city’s biggest club nights.

Having founded the Hotflush imprint early in his career, the label has been home to most of his releases. Though his initial productions were primarily dark, spacious dubstep tracks, but he developed a looser, funkier, and melodic approach to his sound, while simultaneously using his SCB alias for his house and techno releases. After cementing his and the label’s name in the London scene, Scuba relocated to Berlin in 2007. His debut album A Mutual Antipathy released a year after his move, showcased the then unheard of marriage of techno and dubstep. His second album, Triangulation explored a wider range of styles, featuring not only dubstep and techno, but relaxed house and minimal drum and bass.

Currently, you can find Scuba holding down a number of gigs all around the world. His recent mixes for Ibizia Spotlight highlight just how well Scuba has continuously evolved and remastered his sound. With a knack to take any dance floor on a uniquely innovative journey, Scuba has undeniably become a key figure for the current pulse of Europe’s music trends. We’re sure you’ll get a truly one-of-a-kind experience when Scuba takes the stage at Sun City Music Festival, going down on August 31st and September 1st. Tickets are available online, buy your tickets today!

  • Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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