As far as progressive DJs in Philadelphia go, Starkey is at the top of the list. Unfortunately, our numbers have been dwindling ever since we lost Dieselboy to Brooklyn. Starkey’s latest releases, “Knob Twiddler,” “Rain City” and “Beatingz” are fluorescent dubstep stompers. The production is tight, the sound is huge and the melodies are dynamic and emotional. Don’t rely on earbuds for these tracks, put on some quality headphones and turn up the volume. ~ tom
Starkey is currently on tour in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. Check him out if you get the chance—his sets are sick. To hear more, visit Starkey on iTunes.
MP3 1: Starkey – Knob Twiddler
MP3 2: Starkey – Rain City
MP3 3: Starkey – Beatingz
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We Hear You is one of my favorite albums from 2009. If you think you’re unfamiliar with Luke Vibert, maybe you’ve heard of Plug, Wagon Christ, The Ace of Clubs, Kerrier District or Spac Hand Luke—all aliases he’s released material under. We Hear You is a fun, diverse album blending elements from hip hop, house, acid techno, disco and more contemporary styles like dubstep. Since I already missed the boat on a timely review, I’ll skip right to the tunes. Better late than never. ~ tom
Buy We Hear You from iTunes
MP3 1: Luke Vibert – House Stabs
MP3 2: Luke Vibert – Belief File
MP3 3: Luke Vibert – Hot Sick
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Everyone’s been trying to figure out who’s headlining this years’ biggest dance party in London. The wait is over. On Saturday, August 28th 2010, Armin van Buuren will be the guest of honor. South West Four will be his only show in London this year so you need to grab tickets early if you want to see the “most popular DJ on the planet.”
On Sunday, August 29th, Fatboy Slim will close out the South West Four weekend. This will be his only 2010 London show as well and guaranteed to be one hell of a DJ set. Other DJs/producers to have headlined in the past include Sasha, John Digweed, Paul van Dyk and Carl Cox.
Tickets go on sale in London sometime between 9 AM and 2 PM on Tuesday February 23rd. Different sources have different times so I’d be sure to be up around 8:30 to get your orders in immediately.
Check back tomorrow and later in the week for a full list of over 70 DJ/producers in the South West Four 2010 lineup. For ticketing information and artist updates, visit www.southwestfour.com ~ tom
