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J’aime Le Dubstep features quite a lot of mixtapes, and generally they are a little bit to rough for me. This one got me though.. exploring the deeper side of bass, Porkshop from San Francisco puts together a wicked mixtape.. keep an eye on this guy!

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His Bio states:

San Francisco based DJ/Producer Porkchop (Benjamin Keyser) has built a rising obelisk of sound stemming from the muscles and chambers of the underground scene into the high gloss swash of the refined dubstep movement above. In addition to his solo offerings, Porkchop contributes to many of the SF bass-fixated conglomerates and operates half of ADSUM with Mikey Fisher (Future Simple Project). His live performances are a mix of heady minimalist dubs and spontaneous compositions, further blurring the lines between DJ, musician, and artist.

You can also listen to some of his own tracks here:

Latest tracks by PORKCHOP

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Lexx is back with another superb mixtape. This time for www.noiseinmyhead.com.au, two hour freeform sonic excursion that broadcasts every Sunday 10pm-midnight on Melbourne community radio station (3RRR 102.7FM).

Keeping the guests rolling with a super mellow set from Lexx, all the way from Zurich, Switzerland. Lexx’s mixes are enough to make you melt and this is no exception. Great late night radio and perfect for the week’s end. A bulk of his previous efforts are hosted at Test Pressing (of course!), available here, here, here and here. Lexx’s exquisite taste is also present in his own productions, remixes and edits. Highly active in this department, his output is sprawled across releases on Permanent Vacation, Claremont 56, Messalina, Leng etc. Definitely looking forward to hearing his impending rework of The Incarnations. In the meantime, find a relaxing spot and peace out with us…

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To also listen to the first part of the show check: http://www.noiseinmyhead.com.au/

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One of the new favorites on my tracklist is Paxton Fettel. He is from Copenhagen, Denmark and I found him through a lovely record label from Berlin called Falk Recordings. On his soundcloud page he writes:

When he was a kid both parents were in the music business, working at some major labels.
One night when very young, He picked up the sticks at a band rehearsal of the danish band Miss B. Haven that was the point that started off this drama. A drum kit followed when about five years old, followed by guitar, bass & then piano. However, this is a story that strays a little from the average musical tale, almost every major genre has been explored – only now has he has found a musical palette with which he feels comfortable.

-” . . . Playing around with the deep, sexy, funky and charming universe of House is very pleasing, and I have never enjoyed music the way I do now. I’ve found a niche where I can do the stuff I like, evolve in any way I want to and explore the thousands of opportunities electronic music brings . . .”
Currently Paxton is venturing down the deep and wondrous path of Deephouse and downtempo, Be sure to check the upcoming releases.

With Nico Jaar leading the way, slow(-er) side of house music is definitely developing into something verrrry warm & friendly. Good news for everyone i guess.
I give you a recent mixtape of Paxton Fettel’s current music.. another nice thing: no boring snippets, but a full length mixtape. Check his soundcloud for more.. this is good!

Paxton Fettel’s promotive exposure mixtape. #1 by Paxton Fettel

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Gadi Mizrahi is part of the wolf + lamb duo from NYC, is running the vinyl only imprint Double Standard Records and is currently touring the World showcasing the W+L vs. Soul Clap DJ Kicks. He and his crew are hanging out at the hotel i work at in Berlin. They had a nice little sunday’s bbq here this weekend. Check the pictures on the Hotel Blog.
As for the mix.. slow & funky it showcases what the label and Gadi have to offer.. quality music from a wide spectrum of genres. It was recorded on a recent gig at The Electric Tea Garden in Seattle.

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Quite some time went by since i last posted the Hotflush Podcast.. and its well worth it this time. Until now unknown to me, Roko delivers the kind of dubstep is like.
Light, uplifting.. with some technoid twist and a little rough in the middle. Topnotch!

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Looks like the right way of doing it.. Designers.MX. Great playlists with great design. They say:

If you’re anything like us, you love music as much as design. We’re asking some of the industry’s top designers to let us in on one of their secrets…what music fuels their creativity.

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I guess i took the right picture for this mixtape on saturday.. i was sitting in the sun on the island in treptower park. Spring is definitely closer now i thought.
TVS thinks the same and just upped some nice slo mo jams.. Enjoy!

TVS SPRINGSUNSLODOPE by Till von Sein

The very promising duo Lompret & Stoubish made a excellent experimental downtempo and hiphop podcast for Input Selector in January 2011 (i posted about Input Selector before)… Great tracklist, head nodding guarantee!
Input Selector writes:

Enjoy the music!

IS 079 – Lompret & Stoubish [Input Selector] by Input Selector

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