PARACHUTE YOUTH REMIX COMPETITION

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Manalogue is proud to promote a new remix competition for PARACHUTE YOUTH’s debut single “Can’t Get Better Than This.”

We teamed up with Warner Music and WAVO, the social network for music, for the competition in anticipation of Parachute Youth’s upcoming debut album. We’re challenging producers of all sorts to put forward their best remix of “Can’t Get Better Than This” which is already smashing charts globally.

The winner, judged by Parachute Youth and A&R scouts from Warner Music, will see their creation receive an official release on Warner Music accompanied by a proper servicing campaign, and marketed across the entire Wavo network. Listen to the track below as well as some of the awesome official remixes. For complete contest details, read on!


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CONTEST DETAILS

PROCESS

JUDGING

  • From May 21-27, promote your track
  • 10 tracks will be chosen based on their rank in the chart
  • 10 tracks will be be chosen by us irrespective of rank, giving producers without a fan-base a chance to win based on quality production
  • These 20 Finalists will be announced on May 28th and featured Wavo
  • The second round of judging will consist of a panel of A&R reps from Warner Music, Wavo teams such as ours, and Parachute Youth themselves
  • Each submission will be listened to and judged on the basis of creativity, originality and overall production

PRIZE

  • One winner will be selected and have their track featured on an official Warner Music release, accompanied by a proper servicing campaign

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Links:
Download the stems
parchuteyouth.com
Parachute Youth on Facebook
Parachute Youth on Twitter

WINNIPEG WEDNESDAY: JOE SILVA

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When I think of dj culture in Winnipeg, JOE SILVA is always at the top of the list. Joe’s been djing and producing in our small city for a long minute and is one of the pioneers of our deep and varied dj culture here. His live sets are incredible, in addition to twiddling way too many knobs to count, he also pounds on electronic drums.

Joe is also half of TONEPUSHERS (the other half being ALI KHAN) who are getting some massive hype for their rich and brooding productions.

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Joe Silva on SoundCloud
Joe Silva on Facebook
Joe Silva on Twitter

CEDRIC GERVAIS – THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER

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At such a young age, CEDRIC GERVAIS has accomplished more than most could ever dream of doing in a lifetime. After leaving school at the very tender age of 15, the Frenchman gained residencies in some of France’s biggest clubs. A few years later he transplanted to Miami where his career exploded even further.

Here we have a brand new progressive track, featuring vocals by Howard Jones. This one’s ripe for summer – watch for it to drop on Spinnin’ Records.

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Links:
cedricgervais.com
Cedric Gervais on SoundCloud
Cedric Gervais on Facebook
Cedric Gervais on Twitter

DASHDOT / RE DUPRE, ANGELO – FRACALENZA BOOTY CLAP EP

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OFF RECORDINGS presses yet another impressive collection of tracks in this new installment, tapping into Brazil’s underground talent. Sao Paulo resident DASHDOT, who provides the single “Booty Clap”, a thunderous stomper with a deep low end bump to light any dancefloor on fire.

OFF family regulars, TAPESH & DAYNE S, who released the top seller Got To Live EP,are deluxe guests here, bringing their remix flavour with a calypso-infused bassline.

The second track from the land of caipirinha and futebol comes from production team RE DUPRE and ANGELO FRACALANZA. “L.O.V.E.” broods darkness in its depth and the Biggie samples put this one into position for one of the top tracks of 2013.

For full streams of these tracks, check out the ace videos below.

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OFF Recordings Links:
off-recordings.com
OFF Recordings on SoundCloud
OFF Recordings on Facebook
OFF Recordings on Twitter

SHE CAN DJ

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CBS and Astralwerks announced a partnership for a female dj talent search called, She Can DJ. (The full media release is below.) I’m sure this contest had good intentions but in my view it will only highlight the segregation of the sexes as seen with the conversations generated by Resident Advisor’s video profile of NINA KRAVIZ. It seems like a ploy to use sexuality to gain fans and viewers, which could reverse women’s roll in dj culture by a decade or longer.

What do you think?

Here’s the profile in question…

Media Release:
CBS RADIO today announced a partnership with Astralwerks to introduce “She Can DJ – America,” a nationwide talent search to find the country’s top female DJ/Producer. After successful programs in Australia and throughout Europe, “She Can DJ” will launch in major markets nationwide this July.

Following local competitions run by CBS RADIO stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Boston, Detroit, Phoenix, San Diego, Charlotte, Las Vegas and one wild card market, 12 semi-finalists will vie for a grand prize that includes a recording contract with Astralwerks and headline a tour through all CBS RADIO markets that took part in the competition.

“Aspiring female DJs/producers need look no further than She Can DJ for that once in a lifetime chance to captivate an entire industry with their talent,” said Greg Strassell, CBS Radio’s SVP of Programming. “As the contest plays out across our considerable platform of contemporary hit radio stations, participants will be front and center with millions of music fans, and the top decision makers in the business. CBS RADIO is thrilled to be part of the electronic dance music movement that has been playing out to much success on radio stations all over the United States.”

“She Can DJ – America” is backed up by Astralwerks; a label trusted for bringing the world’s top dance music talent to America for over 20 years. Contestants and fans alike can expect the most authentic talent search for the country’s top female dance music DJ knowing that the team behind such legendary acts as Fatboy Slim, David Guetta, Hot Chip, Swedish House Mafia and The Chemical Brothers will play an integral role in the selection process.

“Seeing how successful She Can DJ was in discovering top female DJ/producer’s in overseas markets it’s the perfect time to launch stateside,” Astralwerks General Manager Glenn Medlinger says. “The Unites States is the hottest place on earth for dance music right now but the industry is largely male dominated. We’re thrilled to be a part of a program that will help discover and develop top female talent in the dance music space.”

STEVE SILK HURLEY – JACK YOUR BODY (DOORLY CLUB RUB)

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Like whoa. DOORLY gives this 1986 Chicago house classic from Steve Silk Hurley a proper pounding. A must have for anyone who wants to go deeeeeeep.

It’s always nice to hear these classic tunes with a modern rub. Watch for the release on S&S Records.

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Links:
doorlydj.com
Doorly on SoundCloud
Doorly on Facebook
Doorly on Twitter

YURI’S NIGHT 2013

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YURI’S NIGHT is just around the corner! This is one of my favourite events of the year, after all, it’s not every day you get to play in the Manitoba Museum’s Planetarium. As THE SHAKE, Lotek and I have been lucky enough to be part of the Winnipeg event, which is one of hundreds around the planet, since the fist one in 2010.

JFunk, Justin Kace, and Redworm help us out with their space-themed aural adventures and we have mixtapes from them below. The night is always so much fun but the thing is, the Planetarium has a really small capacity so get there early or buy your tickets in advance.

This year is going to be extra special because the Planetarium recently upgraded the facility with a Digistar 5 all-dome projector. I’ve heard tests were amazing. Really looking forward to seeing what JAYMEZ and PIXEL PUSHER will treat us with.

Yuri’s Night commemorates the first human spaceflight by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961 and the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Yuri’s flight into space for which the Manitoba Museum is a proud participant in the global night of art, science, and culture of space exploration. In addition to the dance party the night features a space-themed costume contest, cash bar, free pizza, and hands-on science coolness in the Science Gallery.

…and now for the mixes! If you didn’t know LOTEK is the bacon in my breakfast. He shot over his mixtape for MEME submission, appropriately titled MEME Generator. It opens slow, which is one of Lotek’s signatures but gets meaty rather quickly, serving a heavy plate of deep and funky. You’ll dig this one.

MP3: Lotek – MEME Generator

I love techno but I rarely listen to it and practically never play it. JUSTIN KACE‘ live mix from DUALBEAT‘s show with Ghosts on Tape, might change that. Love it!

MP3: Justin Kace – Live at the Royal Albert Arms March 16, 2013

As one of the point men behind BASS INVADERS, Redworm is responsible for bringing some unbelievable shows to Winnipeg. REDWORM‘s sets are something to look forward to because he’s always on top of where things are heading. He normally plays a wide variety of bass music but for this show he tells us he’s shifting things a bit. Unfortunately we don’t have a newer recording for Redworm but take a listen to this anyway – it’ll blow your mind.

Here’s my latest mix. It’s a quick deep house to breaks jaunt.

Sadly too, we don’t have a mix from JFunk, aka Jordan Chester. You need to know this guy though – he’s responsible for bringing some of my favourite djs to Winnipeg. A.Skillz, Krafty Kuts, JFB…the list goes on and on.