Started From The Bottom...

I like Drake and all - but a version of "Started From The Bottom" with midwest homies Mike Posner, King Chip and Chuck Inglish, plus So Cal's T Mills, Asher Roth and the dude Erick "Jesus" Coomes on bass is SUPERGOOD too.  

TURNT UP: New Filth from Just Blaze & Baauer!

Its super real in 2013, which is why everyone should be getting "Higher" ... of course I mean this ill track by Just Blaze and Baauer.   The traptastic anthem steps into the echelon of party music from its opening drops with vocal samples courtesy of Hova himself - Jay-Z.  These two hot producers made sure underground clubs and dance floors will in fact be rocking with the best on their fiercely bass heavy track.   If there was a dictionary that used songs rather than words for definitions - you'd find this under the entry "turnt up" - its just that filthy.  

Check it out and get your January playlists bumping hard.  

Porter Robinson Releases "Language" Video

Just watch and enjoy.  Want to go on an adventure?  Just sit back and enjoy Porter Robinson's latest music video - the official one for "Language."  The shots and effects are spectacular - which only makes the song feel that much more epic.  The falling on each release and bass drop is a nice editing touch - and by the end of the video - it feels like you just finished Neverending Story.


Props to Porter on this one.

Porter Robinson Releases "Language" Video

Just watch and enjoy.  Want to go on an adventure?  Just sit back and enjoy Porter Robinson's latest music video - the official one for "Language."  The shots and effects are spectacular - which only makes the song feel that much more epic.  The falling on each release and bass drop is a nice editing touch - and by the end of the video - it feels like you just finished Neverending Story.


Props to Porter on this one.

FACEMELTing BASS - Every Wednesday in August at The Mint

Watch these holy fists of fury go to work on the bass strings all month long at The Mint when Erick "Jesus" Coomes, ED, The Holy Rager, Facemelter or insert your own nickname here, plays at the venue's increasingly popular funky residency.


The raging bassist of Lettuce is bringing his Big Lil Baby Jesus Peasant Party to the Pico venue and will be joined by Tyler Coomes (drums) and Adam Smirnoff (guitar) tonight (and possibly some other special guests).  Get your tickets here and use discount code SUPERGOOD for a month long party pass.  

Funky Residency Shows at The Mint

As the final of Wednesday of July hits us - it means yet another funky Mint residency is coming to a close.....but also means there is a fresh one around the corner.  It gets no fresher (or funkier) than a Big Lil Baby Jesus Peasant Party.  Anyone who has witnessed the funk in New Orleans during Jazzfest or at a Lettuce performance would know it gets thrown down at a Peasant Party.  Same goes for anyone who has listened to a hip-hop record featuring Lil Baby Jesus.   This much is true - August's run of hump days at The Mint will be raging with bass.

Erick "Jesus" Coomes, also known as ED, The Rager, Facemelter and, in some circles, a bass godfather, debuts his residency with a trio that features himself, his brother Tyler on drums and Mr. Smirnoff, the guitarist of Lettuce and Lady Gaga's band.  It's sure to be wicked - and if you use discount code SUPERGOOD to get your residency pass, it is sure to be cheap too (the code gets you $30 off while it lasts!).  Buy tickets here.  

While you're snatching up tickets to the Peasant Party - you may as well put yourself down to see Stanton Moore close out his residency tonight with sit-in guest Robert Walter on keys and Dirty Dozen Brass Band holding down horns.  Get your tickets for that show here.

Funky Residency Shows at The Mint

As the final of Wednesday of July hits us - it means yet another funky Mint residency is coming to a close.....but also means there is a fresh one around the corner.  It gets no fresher (or funkier) than a Big Lil Baby Jesus Peasant Party.  Anyone who has witnessed the funk in New Orleans during Jazzfest or at a Lettuce performance would know it gets thrown down at a Peasant Party.  Same goes for anyone who has listened to a hip-hop record featuring Lil Baby Jesus.   This much is true - August's run of hump days at The Mint will be raging with bass.

Erick "Jesus" Coomes, also known as ED, The Rager, Facemelter and, in some circles, a bass godfather, debuts his residency with a trio that features himself, his brother Tyler on drums and Mr. Smirnoff, the guitarist of Lettuce and Lady Gaga's band.  It's sure to be wicked - and if you use discount code SUPERGOOD to get your residency pass, it is sure to be cheap too (the code gets you $30 off while it lasts!).  Buy tickets here.  

While you're snatching up tickets to the Peasant Party - you may as well put yourself down to see Stanton Moore close out his residency tonight with sit-in guest Robert Walter on keys and Dirty Dozen Brass Band holding down horns.  Get your tickets for that show here. 

Porter Robinson - Language/Sunday Coachella Set

My first instrument I ever owned were turntables, and it wasn't until I played a drum machine that I was able to learn how to play kit - so there is no denying that there is SUPERGOOD love for all things electronic and electronic music culture.

Porter Robinson is killing the game right now.  He delivered a set of epic proportions and monstrous energy at our BandPage HQ party at SXSW - and he is slated to probably do something similar for the next two weekends in Indio, CA for Coachella.  He is playing 4:20-5:15 on Sunday.  To tease the audience on what some of the drops might sound like - he dropped this poppy ass banger big one - "Language" - on his soundcloud yesterday.

Porter Robinson - Language

Porter Robinson - Language/Sunday Coachella Set

My first instrument I ever owned were turntables, and it wasn't until I played a drum machine that I was able to learn how to play kit - so there is no denying that there is SUPERGOOD love for all things electronic and electronic music culture.

Porter Robinson is killing the game right now.  He delivered a set of epic proportions and monstrous energy at our BandPage HQ party at SXSW - and he is slated to probably do something similar for the next two weekends in Indio, CA for Coachella.  He is playing 4:20-5:15 on Sunday.  To tease the audience on what some of the drops might sound like - he dropped this poppy ass banger big one - "Language" - on his soundcloud yesterday.

Porter Robinson - Language

Scoop Deville Beasts Beats

Love beats? Go to Low End Theory tonight to catch acclaimed producer Scoop Deville - who is best known for his cut "I Wanna Rock" with Snoop. Scoop's 2011 didn't necessarily feature cuts with living room name talent like Snoop - but he's been on his grind and producing the hotness for the lesser known.

Earlier this year - Scoop worked on an EP with Young De, which included this track "What's Good?"



You can cop a download of "What's Good" here. Its a track off of the six cut Scoop and Young De project titled Neva Look Back EP - and resulted from several years of collaboration with other artists. Scoop Deville has worked with not only Young De and Snoop, but also 50 Cent, Fat Joe and others.

Scoop also does production work with some of today's studio greats - like Erick "Jesus" Coomes (bass; member of Lettuce) and others in this below video.



If you want to be wowed by beats and production - go check out Scoop Deville tonight at Low End Theory at Airliner Club.

Scoop Deville Beasts Beats

Love beats? Go to Low End Theory tonight to catch acclaimed producer Scoop Deville - who is best known for his cut "I Wanna Rock" with Snoop. Scoop's 2011 didn't necessarily feature cuts with living room name talent like Snoop - but he's been on his grind and producing the hotness for the lesser known.

Earlier this year - Scoop worked on an EP with Young De, which included this track "What's Good?"



You can cop a download of "What's Good" here. Its a track off of the six cut Scoop and Young De project titled Neva Look Back EP - and resulted from several years of collaboration with other artists. Scoop Deville has worked with not only Young De and Snoop, but also 50 Cent, Fat Joe and others.

Scoop also does production work with some of today's studio greats - like Erick "Jesus" Coomes (bass; member of Lettuce) and others in this below video.



If you want to be wowed by beats and production - go check out Scoop Deville tonight at Low End Theory at Airliner Club.

Electronic Music's Next Huge Thing: Porter Robinson

If you felt like you were late to the Skrillex party last year, don't make the same mistake twice. We hope you learned your lesson and are already hip to Porter Robinson because he could be the next act to blow the roof off of electronic music. The 19-year-old’s accomplishments thus far rival many seasoned veterans’ and may we remind you he’s only 19?!?

Having just completed a tour supporting Tiesto in which Robinson performed for the largest DJ event in US history (approximately 26,000 were in attendance), his peers are already touting him as one of the nu-breed saviors of electronic music. Porter Robinson was featured on Billboard’s “Top 21 Under 21” list, and managed to crash Beatport’s servers when he released his Spitfire EP earlier this year. He’s already remixed the likes of Lady Gaga and Avicii with several more A-list offers rolling in. What’s that, you want to see Porter Robinson live? Well you’re in luck because he’s stopping by The Music Box Saturday December 3rd (get tickets here).

If you can, clear your schedule on the 3rd…you won’t be disappointed.

11 ACTS TO CATCH AT NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL

The second installment of North Coast Music Festival is filled with artists both big and small - but there are 11 current, former and future chart toppers that we think make the return of the festival an extra special one. This collection of artists have been bringing thier A game to stages for years - and we expect nothing less from them this weekend in Chicago.

1. Thievery Corporation - 8:30 - 10:00 Sunday; Red Bull Grove Stage -

With a new album under their belt – “Culture of Fear” – that continues the massive groups reign as the quintessential eclectic world influenced chill music. From “Stargazer” to the title track – the new record is a winner and maintains the Corporation’s position as one of the better composition groups out there. With an ensemble that can exceed a dozen people – its not so easy to find a stage suitable for the Corporation – but North Coast is providing that platform (they also play a late show on Sunday). Check out this youtube video for "Free" off of the new record.

2. Bassnectar - 8:30 - 10:00 Sunday; North Coast Stage -

Squaring off against Thievery, this may be the toughest decision of the festival. But Bassnectar has been crushing the festival circuit this summer. Arguably at more big or legitimate festivals than any other electronic artist/DJ this summer, Lorne has been throwing the bass down on stages around the country at lightning pace. With a progressive and coordinated visual performance to compliment his tunes, and always with something to say to the crowd before an epic drop, a Bassnectar festival set is not to be missed. If you do have to miss it - he is going on a national tour.

3. Common - 7:30 - 8:30 Saturday; Named After Groupon Stage -

With rumors circulating of a new album coming soon and a recent series of Rock The Bells performances of his record “BE”, Common is again part of the buzz in the hip-hop community. His conscious, eloquent, creatively crafted lyrics compliment almost any beat he is given and there is no doubt the Chi-Town native is probably cooking up something wicked. With a festival performance in his hometown – I certainly wouldn’t miss it. The potential for a cameo or guest to show up is realistic and whether one does or doesn’t, Common can carry a performance from coast to coast any day.

4. Rusko – 6:30 - 7:30 Saturday; North Coast Stage

Producer extraordinaire Rusko brings his preferred bass drops to NCMF and I couldn’t be more excited. After unfortunately missing him at Camp Bisco (he cancelled) and his absence from some of the most major festival line-ups (Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza) – catching a Rusko set this summer has not been that easy. The 26 year old dubstep juggernaut has produced for M.I.A., Britney Spears and recently Mike Posner’s "Shut Up."

5. David Guetta - 8:30 - 10 Friday; North Coast Stage

The man that popularized electro-soul-house headlines tonight and, rightfully so. Owning multiple #1 hit records, including a recently released album “Nothing But The Beat” that is crushing charts on just about every continent, Guetta is at the top of his game. With lasers, robots and hot drops galore at any Guetta show – he is the perfect act to end the first night of a hopefully epic weekend.

6. Lettuce - 4:30 - 5:30 Saturday; North Coast Stage

These ambassadors of funk have been playing together for over a decade - hailing back to their days at Berklee School of Music. Each member has their own viable bad ass offshoot - from Deitch's Break Science and stint with Pretty Lights to Krasno and Evans' Soulive - they all do their thing separately. But when this super group gets together - its about as dirty as funk gets. While each man in this band is an all star - it is a toss up as to who the anchor is. I'm a big fan of Jesus, their bassist, who has smacked the strings on some classic hip-hop records as well as stages around the world. Check out a sampling of their live energy and a little background on the band in these two youtube videos:

7. Major Lazer - 6:00 - 7:00 Saturday; Red Bull Grove Stage

Major Lazer brings together super producer Diplo and producer Switch into a baile-funk, dancehall inspired island flavored beat creating duo. With one LP, one EP, a mash-up record with La Roux (Lazerproof) and a handful of mixtapes in the last three years - Lazer has been very active on the recording side of things. They've also been active on the festival circuit - although I haven't caught them yet this summer. Saturday will change that. Here's "Pon De Floor" - one of their more popular cuts that appears routinely in other people's DJ sets.

http://youtu.be/g2nmgcVbfKE

8. The Budos Band - 3:30 - 4:30 Sunday: Named After Groupon Stage

This Daptastic crew of funky soul brothers hail from Brooklyn and make funk that is one half afrobeat, one quarter soul and all parts bad ass. Distinctively different from Lettuce, as well as other funk NCMF performers The New Mastersounds, The Budos Band's commitment to tribal rhythms and sounds is evident on each of their three records, including their most recent release, 2010's The Budos Band III. Their unique afro-soul usually comes in a 10+ person package, and who knows just how many will don North Coast's stage. Check out "Up From The South" which was the theme song for the NFL network several season ago.

9. Little Dragon - 5:30 - 6:30 Sunday; Named After Groupon Stage

Swedish synth pop darlings have been all the rage in 2011, especially since their release of Ritual Union, the groups third album, on July 25, 2011. With a handful of festival appearances since then, including Outside Lands, and this weekends appearance at North Coast as well as Bumbershoot, Little Dragon is enjoying their much deserved success as much as possible. Spearheaded by Japanese singer Yukumi Nagano, the group has been around since 1996 and is finally getting their justified dues. Post festival season they will be touring with Friendly Fires and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

Check out them performing "Ritual Union" on KCRW. And check out Syd The Kid of Odd Future remixing one of their tracks here.

10. Zeds Dead - 3:00 - 4:00 Saturday; Red Bull Grove Stage

Progressive electronic dubstep duo made up of DC and Hooks from Toronto make what I like to call disco dubstep at times. It definitely gets your ass moving. A favorite of and frequent appearance in many DJs sets - these industry darling child's performances are quite the jam. Plus - their name is a homage to Pulp Fiction. Don't miss!

11. Break Science - 3:30 - 4:30 Saturday; Named After Groupon Stage

RJD2 is a DJ in the vein of Shadow, Jel and others that blend great samples with drum machines and make beats and compositions that have a classic hip-hop feel as well as broader appeal. Break Science is the magical duo of Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee - making glitch break beat electro jams out of NYC and delivering them to the world. While you may not have heard of their project - you've certainly heard Borahm at any of Kanye's more recent shows and Deitch has been a mainstay drummer on the scene since the 90s when he played drums with the Fugees. These two party starting forces collided at this years Camp Bisco and look to continue the magic here at North Coast. (they also play a late show Saturday)

Dear SXSW and Coachella - 12th Planet is coming

Have you heard this bass? Turn your computer speakers up and learn how John Dadzie AKA 12th Planet throws down at festivals in 2011. This is 12th at Snowball Music Festival past Friday.

Why didn't I go to Colorado for Snowball Music Festival?

Samples at Burning Man

SUPERGOODMUSIC Colorado writer and crunk, glitch-electro-hop producer Samples is heading to Burning Man and throwing it down for the bartering community for a few days. For the uninformed, Samples, better known as Ben Samples, is one half of the live remix project Fresh2Death (other member is Greg Fisk) and a member of the Denver Bass Squad. In just 4 years since becoming a weekly radio show DJ, Samples has electrified the Denver/Boulder scene with his hybrid club hip-hop countless times.

This weekend he brings his remixing shenanigans to northern California for the yearly Burning Man Festival.

His first performance is tonight at 10 pm at Nexus 10:00 & E and then at 4 Am - False Profit 4:30 & E.

Samples plays again Wednesday night at 2 am - Bass Camp 2:00 & D. Thursday night, same time, different place - False Profit 4:30 & E.

After taking Friday night off to enjoy the festivities, Samples throws it down again after the burn around 4 am at Portal Patch 3:00 & H.

You can learn more about Ben Samples and download some of his music on the "choose your own price" model at http://bensamples.com/

Dubtroit One Year Anniversary Party w/ 12th Planet

12th Planet killed it tonight at Echoplex and it looks like he is going to resurface on Tuesday at Detroit Bar. I didn't include this in the blast because I don't think it was yet announced at that time, or at least Detroit Bar did not have the flyer up. BUT, now they do and it looks dubby and dope.

In addition to 12th Planet, Pawn & Emu, Dustmite, Steady & Kelly Dean and Tealong are all playing at the Dubtroit One Year Anniversary Party.

It is free with RSVP. Go to smogla.com to RSVP.

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