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The Scumfrog - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 33

DISTRIKT — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:08:49 GMT

“The bar for the summer of 2012 was raised on April 28th on the streets of San Francisco. What an amazing vibe, cool people, awesome DJs, and a great cause. It was an honor for me to be part of the continuing saga that is Distrikt and Robot Heart. I will see you on the other side of the summer for part 2 of this set, in Black Rock City.” ~ The Scumfrog 01. The Scumfrog – Running (reprise) 02. Marshall Jefferson ft.Curtis McClain – Move Your Body (Tommy Vee & Luca Guerreri) 03. Timo Garcia – Air Raider 04. Jay Lumen – Drop That 05. Baggi Begovic – Give It To Me 06. Cocodrills – How To Be Hip 07. Charles Ramirez – Insane 08. D-Formation & Cesar Castillo – Bachamba (DJ Chus Remix) 09. Static Revenger – Happy People (The Scumfrog 2012 Remix) 10. Lissat & Voltaxx – Trying To Hold Me (DJ Smilk Remix) 11. Patrick M – Spelling (Marco Lys Remix) 12. The Scumfrog ft.Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith (Drums Dub) 13. Umek & Mike Vale – Point To Consider 14. Klankarbeit ft.Nina Kinert – The Art Is Hard 15. Sable Sheep – Painting My Fur 16. TJR – Funky Vodka 17. Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Different Points Remix) 18. Hectik Rivero – Una Puerta 19. Luper – Ten Again 20. Sister Sledge – Lost In Music (The Revenge Rework) 21. Djebali – Reputation 22. Amine Edge – I Wanna Boogie (Loulou Players Remix) 23. The Scumfrog - Running

Darren Grayson- DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 32

DISTRIKT — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:07:10 GMT

After 20 years of daily grind I recently told the corporate world sayonara so I could start the next chapter in my life, specifically electronic music DJ'ing and production. It is with great pleasure that I present this, my first "published" mix, to the DISTRIKT family. It's a combo of progressive house and techno. I'd also like to thank the DISTRIKT DJ crew and my lovely Pipey for their support, without which none of this would be possible. Enjoy! - Darren 1. Pathos (Original Mix) - Guy J 2. Move Closer (Just Rhythm Remix) - Paul Loraine 3. Night Flowers feat. Coldfinger (Beckers Remix) - To Ricciardi 4. Liza (Charlie May Atlantic Club Mix) - Franz Kirmann 5. Sparky Lives (V_rtek Mix) - Sasha 6. My Thought Of You (Sian's Telepathic Mix) - Guy J 7. Guillotine (Christian Smith Remix) - Spektre, Miniminds 8. Something Is Missing (Original Mix) - Lank 9. High (Original Mix) - Guy J 10. Five Five Zero (Original Mix) - Oliver Moldan, Jerome Isma-Ae 11. Knockdown (Cid Inc. Remix) - Jerome Isma-Ae & Weekend Heroes 12. Inside The Disc (Original Mix) - Giorgos Gatzigristos 13. Water Games (Eelke Kleijn's Vintage Remix) - Hartmut Kiss

J-rod - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 31

DISTRIKT — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:40:31 GMT

I put together this mix just for the podcast. It's mostly tech house with a couple tracks that were labeled otherwise but should probably have been in the tech section. Either way they're all nice and groovy so sit back and enjoy the mix! 1- I Don't Need It - Samuel Dan 2- Result - PRT Stacho 3- Bad Max - Mikalogic 4- Violator (Luciano Lima & Yammy Yammy Toys Remix) - Apologist 5- Your Style - Maceo Plex 6- Plastidecor (Hermanez Remix) - Sonodab 7- Taylor (Acumen & Timid Boy Remix) - Soukie, Windish 8- Pollen Flug - Microtrauma 9- Fanfare - Julian Poker, DFormation 10- Bowed - Glenn Morrison, Matt Lange 11- Lingala - Ishtar, Jochem Peterson 12- Sun (Smash TV's East Meets West Remix) - Chopstick, Johnjon, Penner+Muder 13- Qualia - Max Cooper 14- Spread Machine - Re:Axis 15- Asteroid Funk - Maetrik 16- Home (Kollektiv Turmstrasse' Interstellar Mix) - M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade 17- Coral Reef - NotoMash 18- Maki Menuett (Re:Axis Remix) - Carbon, Wahrlich

AJ Medina - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode Number 30

DISTRIKT — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:55:46 GMT

What an amazing year for Distrikt! It was a great privilege to play for such a fun crowd and alongside this very talented DJ lineup. This set mostly contains old classics (plus a few new tracks) Enjoy! - AJ 1. La Roux - Bulletproof (Dean Coleman & Nima Nas Remix) 2. Depeche Mode - I Feel Loved (Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Edit) 3. Victor Calderone - Resonate (DJ Vibe Mix) 4. Annie Lennox - Pavement Cracks (Scumfrog Vocal Mix) 5. Stonebridge - Put'em High (Steve Angello & Ingrosso Mix) 6. Buy Now - For Sale (Angello & Ingrosso Original Mix) 7. Cirez D - Mokba (Original Mix) 8. DallasK - Front/Back (Original Mix) 9. The Presets - My People (Dim Remix) 10. Alex Neri - Club Element

Lee Coombs - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode Number 29

DISTRIKT — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:33 GMT

"Was a total pleasure to come and play at the Distrikt Holidaze party. Great people, great crowd, great vibe, can't wait to do it all again!!!" - Lee Coombs 1. zAm'x - Better must come - Lee Coombs remix - Deathproof 2. Dirty Disorder - Anxotic - Reset Robot remix - Sprout 3. Lee Coombs - Hypnotone - Tech House mix - Thrust FREE DOWNLOAD @ www.leecoombs.com 4. Dopamine - Come closer - Titlefight 5. Trent Cantrelle - I want to freak - Blu Music 6. Ways and Means - Scissorfight - Lee Coombs remix - Audio 23 7. Lee Coombs - Hypnotone - Breaks mix - Thrust - FREE DOWNLOAD @ www.leecoombs.com 8. Pleasurekraft - Corpse reviver - Reset Robot remix - Get high music 9. The Freakazoids - What is DJ 2012 - Thrust Recordings 10. Lee Coombs - Break 9541 - Thrust Recordings 11. Lee Coombs - Break 9541 - Ways and Means remix - Thrust Recordings 12. Ways and Means - Transitory - Lot49 13. Lee Coombs - Fallout - Thrust promo 14. Lee Coombs - Retune - Thrust promo 15. Mol SQL - Frogs and Toads - Miles Dyson remix 16. Ways and Means - Scissorfight - Audio 23 17. Zodiac Cartel - Just do it - U&A 18. Nadastrom - Save us - Dubsided 19. Plump DJs - Gobstoppa - Grand Hotel 20. Peo de Pitte - Who do you love - U&A 21. Lee Coombs - Get up off - Electro House mix - Thrust Recordings 22. Reset Robot - V3 - Sprout 23. Lee Coombs - Moog Acid - Lot49 24. New Order - Crystal - Lee Coombs remix - London www.leecoombs.net

Kramer - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode Number 028

DISTRIKT — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:09:24 GMT

Our DISTRIKT Holidaze party is arguably one of my personal off playa favorites. This year was no exception. With an excellent DJ lineup, awesome decor team to dress up the club and 1000+ of you rockin' the holiday spirit, this was one for the record books. This set was a nice wrap up of 2011 for me, with some new stuff, some old stuff and some new remixes of old stuff. It features some of my favorite producers right now like Guy J, ThreeSixty & Dirty Harris and Christian Smith, along with masters like Underworld, Mark Knight and Funk D'Void. Hope this will take you back to the madness of the Public Works dance floor at 2:30am. Enjoy! 1 Fact (Original Mix) - Stefano Noferini 2 Antidote (Tochner Remix) - Mark Knight & Funkagenda 3 Hey Blop (Motor City Bass Mix) - Gabriel Ananda 4 Friendly Skies (Original Mix) - Christian Smith 5 Duende (Original Mix) - ThreeSixty & Dirty Harris 6 Metrum vs Body Language vs We Are Your Friends (KM Mash Up) - Fedde Le Grand vs M.A.N.D.Y & Booka Shade vs Justice 7 Squeeze Me (Fedde Le Grand Dub) - Kraak & Smaak 8 Meridian (Pryda Remix) - Henry Saiz - Guy J 9 Personal Jesus vs On Off (KM Mashup) - Depeche Mode vs Cirez D 10 The Revenge - Kramer & Smith 11 Louka (Funkagenda Re-Edit) - ThreeSixty & Dirty Harris 12 All Night Alright (Manuel De La Mare Remix) - Paolo Mojo 13 Two Months Off (KM & EL 2010 Remix) - Underworld 14 Diabla (Funk D'Void's Heavenly Mix) - Funk D'Void 15 Under Pressure (Original Mix) - Guy J 16 Xpander (Funkagenda Remix) - Sasha 17 The Sound Of Violence (Fedde Le Grand Private Remix) - Cassius 18 Control Room (Original Club Mix) - Fedde Le Grand 19 All Of A Sudden (Daniel Portman Remix) - Rino Cabrera 20 Missing (Fedde Le Grand Remix) - Everything But The Girl 21 Moon In The Water (Trim The Fat Remix) - Underworld 22 You've Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix) - Florence And The Machine www.djkramer.com

Erik Lobe - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode Number 027

DISTRIKT — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:47:16 GMT

We're back in action following our much needed holiday break and new years celebrations. Erik Lobe starts us off in 2012 with a bangin mix from the DISTRIKT dancefloor this last year. (yes there is still more!) From Erik: "Distrikt Camp this year was amazing! Such an honor to play opening day. Loved it cant wait to see what you do next year." Tracklist: 1: The Beta Set - Funkagenda 2: Fat Bee - Louie Cut 3: The Groove Bureau - Louie Cut 4: Play the Funk - Gatu 5: Bounce - Louie Cut 6: Voices W/Stardust MB Remix 7: Fireball - Christian Cambas 8: Robospanker - Christian Cambas 9: Metrum - Fedde Le Grand 10: We Have to Blackmail - Gabrial D'or 11: Reset Luigi - Madonna 12: Upper Level - Jelous Guys 13: Pain - Stanny Abram http://www.djeriklobe.com/ For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com

Paul Geddes - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 026

DISTRIKT — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:33:33 GMT

"The opening set of any day at Distrikt is full of variety...converging on the dance floor are hard core party professionals still going strong from the night before. The early risers are already out in force, bloody marys in hand, just waiting for the sound system to breathe fresh life into the playa. And then there are those who use the opening beats as their playa alarm clock; the 50,000 watt 128bmp rooster that demands that it's time to get up, grab a cocktail, and get your ass on the dance floor. So it was with all of these happy diverse party people that I brought a fresh helping of beats blinking and yawning into the sun. It's gonna be a lovely day." - Paul Geddes Track List 1. Church of Nonsense - Daniele Papini 2. The Tide - Mark Fanciulli (Joris Voorn Edit) 3. Oojah-Cum-Spiff - Malditos 4. Fucking House Musik - Stefano Noferini 5. Spaced Invader - Hatiras (Olivier Giacomotto Remix) 6. Dark Beat - Kamisshake (Deadmau5 Re-Edit) 7. Soul Survivor feat. Sherry Dyanne - Solar Brothers 8. Front/Back - DallasK 9. Beats Inside My Head - Scooter & Lavelle, Sue Cho (Donald Glaude & Revolvr Remix) 10. Go Deep - Neoteric, Wax Moti For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com

Matt Kramer - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 025

DISTRIKT — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:49:28 GMT

This week we've got a recording of our own Matt Kramer live @ Ghostship IV. 1. I Wanna Go Back 2. Floripa 3. Global Access 4. Tribute to the Master 5. Ricochet 6. On the Road to Mexico City 7. Area 51 8. Human Reason 9. Timing 10. Two Months Off For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com

Tim Dietz vs Absurge - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 024

DISTRIKT — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:06:47 GMT

It was an honor and a total blast to open DISTRIKT 2011. Thanks and lots of love to our dear misfits from Tim and Absurge & The Janky Barge crew. Track List 1. Tradelove - Rock The Casbah 2. Samim - Heater (Micky Slim rumble in the jungle booty) 3. Dev feat The Cataracts - Bass Down Low (riot reaction remix) 4. Larry Tee - I Love U (The Bulgarian remix) 5. Missy Elliot - We Run This (X-Press 2 remix) 6. The Squatters ft. MC Duke - Bring Back The Duck 7. Miami Horror - Holidays (Ground_Control edit) 8. Treasure Fingers - What am i supposed to do 9. Emanual Kosh - Make My Music (Zodiac Cartel remix) 10. Kidda - Wanna Be Loved (Stupid Fresh remix) 11. His Majestry Andre 0 - What (Boy 8-bit remix) 12. Edward Sharpe and The Magentic Zeros - home (matt trouble remix) For more information on the Janky Barge visit https://www.facebook.com/TheJankyBarge

Rhino vs. Miss Cooper - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 023

DISTRIKT — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:59:39 GMT

We can't thank the whole DISTRIKT crew enough for all of the time and effort you have put into making such an amazing day party, definitely the best on the playa! We had such a great time opening up the week with a set filled with happy house music. Thank you all for this amazing opportunity! - Rhino & Miss Cooper Track List 1. 151852 - Black Sugar (Warren Clarke Remix) 2. Call My Name - Bobby Blanco & Miki Moto Remix 3. Saturated Soul - Got To Release (Ian Carey & Eddie Amador Remix) 4. In Your Area - DJ Dan Club Mix 5. Play 'N Stop - Nicky Romero 6. For Your Love 2011 - Chocolate Puma, Colonel Red 7. Can't Get High Without U (David Penn Mix) - Joey Negro 8. Edge Of The Earth - Richard Dinsdale Remix 9. Hi-a Ma (Pata Pata) feat. Miriam Makeba - Milk & Sugar Club Mix 10. Sunshine In My Heart - Richard Grey Remix 11. Exceptional feat. Randy Santino & Angie Brown - Original Vocal Mix 12. Show Me Your Love - Jon Flores Undercool Remix 13. Rock The Casbah (Original Mix) - Truelove 14. Long Train Runnin' (Discodreist Remix) Glamrock Brothers For more information on Rhino & Miss Cooper visit www.notownbeats.com

divaDanielle vs 6ix Seven - Episode 022

DISTRIKT — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:27:37 GMT

I watched the sunrise on Wednesday morning and I felt a little twinge of nervousness in my stomach. I mean, here I was at sunrise and I was going to be opening at DISTRIKT, my favorite camp hands down, at 11am. WOW! Actually, let me say it one more time WOW!!! I had no idea what to expect. What happened turned out to be one of the most fun, uplifting DJ sets I have ever played. My friend, 6ix Seven, tagged with me. We moved from house & tech house into electro and ended with 2 of my favorite tracks ever. It was an amazing time! I was overwhelmed as people from the camp made their way back stage to say "hi" or bring us drinks or say they loved a track. I felt immediately welcomed into the family. To look out of the booth and see all my friends showing up on the dance floor and new faces cheering just put a smile across my face. I feel blessed to have had Burning Man in my life for 11 years now. Each year it gets better and better. Thank you so much to everyone at DISTRIKT for letting me be a part of your experience and for inspiring me to just keep getting better and better. You people are amazing and create a vibe that I have never seen anyone else capture. As a DJ and as a burner, THANK YOU! This little pink unicorn loves you! <3 Track List 1. Blacktron - 32km (Stefano Noferini Vibe Mix) 2. Wolfgang Gartner - Conscindo 3. Bingo Players - Lame Brained (Stefano Noferini Remix) 4. Da Fresh - Sleazy Place (Original Mix) 5. Jean Claude Ades - Latin Fever 6. One Hand - Kunf (Original Mix) 7. Mama (Blacktron Remix) 8. Bombs Away - Swagger (Original Mix) 9. Funkagenda & Mark Knight - Man With The Red Face (JFK Club Mix) 10. Costello - People Bounce (DirtyLoud Remix) 11. Just a Beat (Original Mix) 12. MSTRKRFT feat John Legend - Heartbreaker (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) 13. Bass Kleph - $pend My Money (Extended Mix) For more information on divaDanielle visit: http://www.facebook.com/Music4Unicorns http://www.soundcloud.com/divadanielle

Zach Moore - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 021

DISTRIKT — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:14:21 GMT

The mind-blowing parties at DISTRIKT this year were exceeded only by the teamwork, camaraderie and friendship that made them all possible. I feel like I've worn that line out since Burning Man, but it still rings true and that, more than anything else, was my big take-away from a week in the Black Rock desert with DISTRIKT. It was really something special to see such a tight-knit group of friends work so well together to achieve so much. I was not at Burning Man in 2010 and I missed the maiden voyage of the DISTRIKT camp, which by all accounts was a huge success, but as far as I can tell DISTRIKT was even better in 2011. There was a cool, sophisticated aesthetic to the camp design that had not been seen before thanks to Ronnie Altoonian. There were lavish intra-camp amenities (e.g. a huge, shaded bar complete with chandeliers [and stripper poles], camp showers with hot and cold water options, a cozy dust-free chill space known as the 'bordello' and two giant misting trees in the middle of the dance space). Thanks to the craftsmanship of Matt Kramer and many others, the camp structures like the DJ booth, the observation deck above it, the staging and dance platforms were rock solid. Thanks to the efforts of Kramer and Ben Seagren there was a well-thought-out and carefully-programmed DJ line-up that created the perfect ambience for the epic parties that took place there all week long. And then there was my good friend, Piper Hook, overseeing the whole production making sure that DISTRIKT ran like a well-oiled, playa party machine from set-up to strike. I covered a lot of ground at Burning Man this year and can honestly say that I did not experience anything even remotely close to the vibe at DISTRIKT. It was truly unique. My heartfelt thanks to everyone at DISTRIKT for sharing the camp with me this year. It was an honor and privilege to be a part of it. Track List 1. La La Land (Santiago & Bushido Remix) - Green Velvet 2. Cali Edit - Cut La Roc 3. Let's Ride - Krafty Kuts, Sporty-O 4. Saxone (Krafty Kuts Re-Rub) - Criminal Vibes 5. The Time (Stanton Warriors Remix) - Black Eyed Peas 6. Turn Up The Volume (Dublic Rerub) - Autoerotique 7. Bangkok (Krafty Kuts Rerub) - Boris Delugosh 8. Travellin' (Elite Force Remix) [2008 re-mash] - Black Twang 9. Bangin Machine (Beta Remix) - Kid Digital 10. Ayo vs Tarantula (Reboot) - Slyde 11. Cal State Anthem (Cold Blank Remix - Dublic Rerub) - Peace Treaty, Kissed With A Noise 12. Pacha On Acid (Krafty Kuts Re-Rub) - Afrojack 13. We Are DISTRIKT - Elite Force 14. Dynamite feat. SebastiaAn - SebastiAn, Kraak & Smaak For more information on Zach visit www.djzachmoore.com or check out his fan page on Facebook. For more of Zach's mixes visit: http://soundcloud.com/spacecowboys/sets/dj-zach-moore-mixography or http://djzachmoore.podomatic.com.

M.A.N.D.Y. (Philipp Jung) - Episode 020

DISTRIKT — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:13:23 GMT

"DISTRIKT was my first set ever at Burning Man, so obvisously I was nervous and nearly peed my pants. When I arrived the place was already a madhouse. At least a thousand people disguised in the most beautiful dresses, dancing like crazy in the hot desert sun. The sound system on the floor was superb as well, really felt the bass physically. Love that!" "I had a very warm welcome when I went on and it's needless to say that the one hour passed within seconds. I would have loved to play for 6 more hours though. The perfect entry to this whole new experience of Burning Man. Thanks again to the whole crew and I am super happy to come back next year!" - Philipp Jung For more information on Philipp and M.A.N.D.Y. visit: http://www.facebook.com/getmandy http://soundcloud.com/m-a-n-d-y

Music Savages - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 019

DISTRIKT — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:54:32 GMT

"Looking out the booth window at a sea of beautiful people and watching as they all react to the turn of our knobs, or the nod of our hats, or the curves of our smiles will always be an amazing memory - a gift that the hard work, determination and love from the DISTRIKT crew has provided for us. Not only do we fully appreciate the amazing slot we got to play on Tuesday - back to back with an awesome roster of DJs - but we truly enjoyed hanging out with the DISTRIKT crew each day of our burn, and we can't wait for next year. From us - Cameron Angeli, Matthew Derham, and Jake Patrick - and the rest of the Music Savages Camp, thank you, and make sure to embrace your inner sleaze." - Music Savages Track List 1) Tucillio - Mathematics (Original Mix) 2) Dietrich Schoenemann, Tony Rohr - Special (Drumcell Mix) 3) Azari & III - Manic (Original mix) 4) Hermanos Inglesos - Take Me Down (Jan Driver Remix) 5) DJ Assassin - A Face In the Crowd (Intellidred Mix) 6) Lazaro Casanova - I Got This Feeling (Original mix) 7) Inland Knights & Da Sunlounge - Little Bit More (Original Mix) 8) Mark Henning - Collider (Original Mix) 9) Jake Patrick - Dirt Devil (Original mix) 10) Marcin Krupa (aka Kesho) & Martin Nowakowski - I Play Disco At Techno Parties (Sasse Remix) 11) Matador (IE) - Handbagass (Dopamine Remix) 12) Jake Patrick - Juno Jumpsuit (Original Mix) 13) Gene Siewing - Watcha Waitin On (Original Mix) 14) Michal Ho - Knows ft. Luis Mexin (Original Mix) 15) Matthew Dear - Slowdance (Todd Edwards Remix) For more information on the Music Savages visit www.musicsavages.com.

Brett Rubin - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 018

DISTRIKT — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:38:55 GMT

This week we're pleased to welcome Brett Rubin to the 1s and 2s with a live recording of Brett's Thursday afternoon DISTRIKT set from Burning Man Rites of Passage. "It was an honor and pleasure to be a part of the DISTRIKT line up again this year! DISTRIKT is hands down one of the most magical and greatest places on earth to Dj. Big thanks to the whole DISTRIKT crew who work so hard to make this all happen. I cant wait for round 3!" - Brett Rubin Track List 1. Vamos Lolo - Hanfry Martinez [Lowpitch Records] 2. Un Dia En La Isla - Paco Maroto, Inaki Santos [Lowpitch Records] 3. Hey Baby - Oliver Klein, Peter Juergens [Kling klong Records] 4. Ayuni_feat. Lima - Cambis, Wenzel [Kosmo_Records] 5. Mal Fario (Seb Skalski Remix) - KMUSSE [Exotic Refreshment Records] 6. Work Flow - Nytron [11 Hz Recordings] 7. Inocencia - Mendo [Cadenza Records] 8. Positive Vibe - Fabiano [FHD Records] 9. Aerobic (Anton Pieete Remix) - Butch [Sphera Records] 10. Give It To Me (Angelo Ferreri Remix) - Greenlips [Trebol Records] 11. Heelflip - Jordi Tek [Comfusion Records] 12. Big Futt - Butch [Cécille Records] For more information on Brett visit http://www.facebook.com/djbrettrubin or http://soundcloud.com/dj-brett-rubin

Elite Force - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 017

DISTRIKT — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:42:40 GMT

"If you've been to Burning Man it doesn't *need* an explanation. If you haven't, there *is* no explanation" Never a truer word was spoken about this annual gathering in the desert. My own creative contribution to this epic gathering of 50,000 family members in the desert is to bring some music I've made or sourced, and aim to play the right blend, at the right time in the right place. This is my two-hour closing set from DISTRIKT, on Wednesday, early evening. With DISTRIKT being my home camp on the Playa this set meant a HUGE amount to me and I can honestly say, hand-on-heart, that there hasn't been an occasion during my 20 years or so of Djaying when I have enjoyed playing music more than this. Much love & see you in the dust again next year :) sHack http://www.facebook.com/djeliteforce Track List 1. Seductive - Take Control (Tom Stephan Remix) 2. Tom Staar & Paul Summers - Death Staar (Original Mix) 3. Bass Kleph - Oh Yeah (Original Mix) 4. Underworld, Rudi Stakker, Elite Force - RezGirl 5. Thomas Schumacher Vs Umek - Heat it Up (Elite Force Revamp) 6. Umek Vs Elite Force - Fenaton Demented 7. Basement Jaxx Vs Joss Stone - Fly Life 2011 (Elite Force Revamp) 8. Elite Force, Herve, Primal Scream, Hey Today! - Come Together 9. Bonsai Kat - Blah Blah 10. Clockwork - Breaker 11. The Loops of Fury - I Need 12. Leftfield Vs Paul Ritch - Song of Life (Elite Force & Meat Katie Revamp V2) 13. Moonbootica - Tonight 14. His Majesty Andre Vs Elite Force - Need 2 Disco 15. Reset! - Calypsoul (Elite Force Revamp) 16. Paul Chambers - Yeah, Techno! BeatauCue Mix (BeatauCue Mix) 17. Tom Staar - Galaxy (Original Mix) 18. D.Ramirez - Jump It Up (Original Mix) 19. Elite Force Vs Boris & Uppermost - Bangkok State (M) 20. Zoo Brazil - Teknik (Elite Force Revamp) 21. Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (Manuel De La Mare Remix) 22. Hertz - A Voice of My Own 23. Elite Force, D Ramirez, Bodyrox, Lee Coombs - Bodyrox ROCKS 24. Underworld - Filthy Downpipe V2 (Elite Force Revamp) 25. Elite Force, Meat Katie, Presets, DIM - Bulldoze My People 26. Cicada - Come Together (BeatauCue Remix) 27. Moonbootica - High Rollers (Original Mix) 28. Adele, Elite Force, Calvertron, Ghets Noch - Rumour (Revamped) LT 29. Elite Force, Krafty Kuts, Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk - Blue Monday 30. Chemical Brothers, Miles Dyson, Elite Force - 21st Century Swoon 31. Congorock - Babylon (Uppermost Vs Krafty Kuts Mix) 32. Elite Force, Hatiras, Vandal, Stanton Warriors - MAD 33. Deadmau5 - Meow (Skrillex Remix) (Krafty Kuts Re-Rub) 34. Zoo Brazil, Elite Force - Modular (Revamp) 35. The Loops of Fury - Don`t Stop 36. Elite Force, Afrojack, Erol Alkan, Boys Noize - Death on Acid 37. Killers, Deadmau5, Elite Force - Soul Souljah 38. Led Zeppelin - Kashmir (Elite Force Revamp)

Peter Blick - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 016

DISTRIKT — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:43 GMT

DISTRIKT was easily my favorite sound camp this year (and in years past with The Deep End). Proper sound system, really pro crew of people, consistently solid, bumpin' tunes (with no concern about headliner DJs), blended fresh fruit cocktails all day (seriously?), always a fun vibe and you can pretty much count on finding some of your favorite people there. So YES- I was really stoked to be asked to play a set at DISTRIKT this year. It had been a while since playing a big sound system so I made sure to get lots of sleep the night before and to have 30 or 40 tunes in mind going into it. As you can tell from the mix or listening to the set live- I generally like to keep my sets pretty eclectic- bumpin house to techno to deep house, a little electro, breaks, funky latin stuff, classics, remixes and so on. Considering I haven't played out very much over the last year (since helping open and run the club Public Works in SF) I feel like the set went pretty well. I hope people enjoy it and pass it on to their friends. Thanks so much to the DISTRIKT crew for having me play, all their hard work, fundraising and for making the best Burning Man sound camp once again. - Peter Blick Track List 1. Marc Miroir/Pascal - Rezolution 2. Vincenzo - Return of Sha 3. Carlo Lio - Purple Soul 4. Sei A- Body of Eyes (Gesaffelstein Remix) 5. Oliver$ - Doin' Ya Thing (Dub Mix) 6. WB.. - Hide You 7. Layo & Bushwacka! - Summers Gone 8. Lee Jones - YoYo 9. Robag Wruhme - Thora Vukk 10. Maceo Plex - Crush on Me (Popof Remix) 11. Nicolas Jaar - El Bandido 12. Layo and Bushwacka - Dr. Teeth 13. Gus Gus - Over (Life and Death Remix) For more information on Peter visit him at: www.facebook.com/peter.blick www.soundcloud.com/blicksmix www.myspace.com/peoplewatch

The Scumfrog - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 015

DISTRIKT — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:12:54 GMT

This week we continue our series of live recordings from Burning Man Rites of Passage with yet another gem from our good friend, The Scumfrog (a.k.a. Jess Houk). This recording is Jesse's two-hour closing set from Thursday afternoon at DISTRIKT. Enjoy! "The most common question people ask me about Burning Man is 'How is Burning Man different from Electronic Music festivals?' Burners will agree that the more familiar you grow with ‘the Playa’, the harder it becomes to define it, because the more you become accustomed to the BM lifestyle, the bigger the gap becomes between you and people who have not yet been exposed. However, my personal favorite element that elevates Burning Man above the EDM festivals is the complete lack of ‘normal world’ pop-culture trends. When I DJ on an EDM festival stage, I play for an audience that will most likely be familiar with trends such as Beatport Top10s, the ‘in’-sound (this month), the outdated sounds (anything before this month), what DJ so-and-so played in their viral Youtube clip from last week, etc., etc." "So in the process of preparing for such a gig, I will be bound in my choice of music by taking such trends into account. However, at Burning Man -- and especially at DISTRIKT -- the audience is much broader than hipsters, rave-bunnies and house-heads. At the end of every set on the playa there is always a handful of people that will say “I never paid attention to this kind of music, but I am now a fan”. On top of that, the other-worldly surroundings of Black Rock City enable a DJ to really explore the entire musical spectrum. So for a sunset at DISTRIKT, I prepare my set as if it were a sunset on Mars...(with my 1000 closest friends of course). DISTRIKT has always been the perfect venue to play special tracks, both old and new, that are difficult to get across in regular venues because they require a unique backdrop. The Playa is that backdrop and this year I sprinkled those tracks with timeless vocals from Nina Simone to Sting, from The Rolling Stones to Tony Montana. All the while keeping a close eye on the sun that with every minute inches closer to the contours of the Nevada mountains. Or is it Mars....?" - The Scumfrog Tracklist 01. Little River Band – It’s A Long Way There (intro) 02. Juan Diaz - Hardbongo 03. Dino Lenny – Fly Like An Eagle 04. Max Freegrant – Get High 05. Panorama – Smash Pump 06. Nunchux – Do You Know Him 07. Missy Elliott – Get Involved (Joe T Vanelli Remix) 08. Eric Entrena – Dengue Express 09. Matteo DiMarr - Blower 10. Umek - Zagreb 11. Patrick M – Spelling 12. Md X-Spress –God Made Me Phunky (2011 Remix) 13. Chris Lake & Nelski – Colours 14. Afrojack – Grindin 15. Cassius – Sound Of Violence (Luciano Remix) 16. NuFrequency ft.Shara Nelson – Go That Deep (Charles Remix) 17. DJ Sabelo – Vuyisa 18. Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter 19. Ismael Rivas – El Farol 20. DJ Ortzy – Yelembe Yelembe 21. MASH – Everything’s Gone 22. Yousef – 1000 Pictures 23. The Scumfrog & Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith In You 24. Future Disciple – Total Recall 25. Tiger Stripes – Elektrochemie (Pleasure Seeker Remix) 26. Darren Emerson – Au Go Go (Darren Emerson Remix) For more information on The Scumfrog visit him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ScumfrogArtist

DJ Kramer - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 014

DISTRIKT — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:26:19 GMT

Wow, what a year on the Playa! I must say that of my dozen Burns, this was definitely at the top. From our beautiful, brand new DISTRIKT camp design and top notch camp members to our upgraded, full throttle sound system and the cage over the dance floor...but mostly because of you. I have never seen so many smiling faces, amazing energy and love for the music as I did this year. All year long I look forward to my Saturday closing set at DISTRIKT and for 8 consecutive years I've had the privilege to play the final set, pre-Burn at the best party, for the best people, in the best place. But this year was special. In 15 years of being a DJ I have never felt so connected to a crowd, so in touch with the music and so happy to do what I do. Now we can re-live that epic afternoon. This is a journey through new and old...starting with some tech house, then into some techno, tribal, progressive, and then some classics. The bad news is that of the 4 hours I played, only 2.5 hours were recorded. The good news is that I've broken my playa curse of recording mishaps and 2.5 hours were recorded!! So, for those of you who didn't make it out this year, here's some of what you missed. For those of you who were there, that last hour plus was special and just for you and I hope it lives in your memory as one of the best sunsets of your life...I still get goosebumps when I shut my eyes and listen to this recording, picturing the awesome madness that was that afternoon, I hope when you close your eyes and listen feel the same. I really want to thank everyone for all the incredible feedback on this year's closing set, I so appreciate hearing from you...remember, I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for being part of the best party on earth...and just wait until next year!! See you on the dance floor! - Kramer (ps - here's some video to take you back to Saturday afternoon... http://djkramer.com/about/video/) Track List 01 Daft Punk - Overture/The Grid (Kramer Edit) 02 Cirez D - Full Stop 03 Lank & Cid Inc. - Our Benefactors (King Unique Remix) 04 Stefano Noferini - Mama (Back Home Mix) 05 Mark Knight - Yalta Groove 06 Superchumbo - The Revolution (Adam Freemer RevoX Mix) 07 DJ Chus & Tom Stephan - Tormenta 08 Robert Babicz - Percofonik 09 Carl Cox - Family Guy (Jon Rundell Remix) 10 Kramer & Sam Smith - Pressurized 11 Kaiserdisco - Peak Tram 12 Dirty Harris - Dragon 13 Depeche Mode vs Cirez D - Personal Jesus vs On Off 14 Fedde Le Grand - Control Room 15 Lutzenkirchen - Spec Ops Two 16 Dirty South & Mark Knight - Stopover (Tocadisco Remix) 17 Simon & Shaker - Starstuff (The Bladerunning Mixes '09 feat. D-Formation) 18 Thomas Penton & Hernan Serrao - Jack's Funk (Alyson Calagna's Para Os Cariocas Mix) 19 Paco Buggin & Joy Marquez - Sambadrome 20 Funk D'Void - Diabla (Funk D'Void's Heavenly Mix) 21 Sasha - Xpander (Funkagenda Remix) 22 D.Ramirez & Dirty South - Shield 23 Quivver - Surin (Lutzenkirchen Remix) 24 Laurent Garnier - The Man With The Red Face 25 Underworld - Rez 26 Guy Gerber - Stoppage Time (Max Graham Remix) 27 Kings of Tomorrow - Finally (Danny Tenaglia's Return To Paradise Mix)

VITAMINDEVO - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 013

DISTRIKT — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:22:45 GMT

After being in the Dust for ten days your thought process begins to sway in the way of being cloudy. Having cut-throat electro tracks and nasty Basslines, sweeping thru the air for a week also tends to change your school of thought. Having said this I had been poppin’ over to DISTRIKT every day at least once, to get my daytime wiggle on. As part of Robot Heart, it was nice to see our BOT dropping sub-science alongside everyone towards the end of the week. The bass was always fresh and the “Captain’s” air horn was always boomin’, letting everyone in the crowd (and the neighbors) know that it was time to jump as high as possible and scream at the top of their dusty lungs. So when it came time for me to rock the DISTRIKT system on Saturday, I had already played six sets on the playa. This would be my last of the year at Burning Man and as it was on the earlier side of the day, I thought it best to lay down a nice progressive acid set, for that somber reminder, that it was all about to be over, but all is not lost. I miss you already Black Rock City, but hopefully with this set on your iPod you’ll only crave for more next year :) Thank you DISTRIKT crew for letting me drop beats at the best day party on the playa! Need I say more? See you all in 2012 under the melting sun. - VITAMINDEVO Track List 1. Martin Roth - “Deep Style” - Anjuna Deep 2. Evren Ulusoy - “Rulers Make Bad Lovers” (Max Demand Remix) - Proton Music 3. Da Fresh_Vs_Maverickz - ”Salsepareille” (Lewis Lastella Remix) - Pumpz Recordings 4. Arthur Deep & Shiftone - ”Freedom” - Proton Music 5. JOZHY K - “5 Element” - LOHIT 6. Da Fresh - “Arpegia“ (Da Fresh Remix) - Harmony Music 7. Osbahr “Purple Lake” - Zero Digital 8. DAVI - “Black Rock City” (Robert Babicz Spaced Out Cosmic Remix) -Subtract Music 9. Azari & III - ”Infinity” - Turbo Recordings 10. Uttam - “Eclectic Melows” - LOHIT 11. PanPot - ”Captain My Captain” (Booka Shade Remix) - KNM For more information on VITAMINDEVO visit: http://vitamindevo.com http://facebook.com/vitamindevomusic http://soundcloud.com/vitamindevo

Ethan Miller - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 012

DISTRIKT — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:22:56 GMT

Given that we're talking about Burning Man, the following might seem obvious, but I'll say it anyway. =) It has always been my belief that the hard work, the dirt, the sweat, the energy expended working with your friends to build a space in which to celebrate, is what makes it sacred, what imbues it with spirit, what sets it up to go absolutely mental. This phenomenon has never been so insanely evident as it was at DISTRIKT this year - the place went regularly bat shit crazy. In the best possible way. Knowing this, I was so, so, stoked to be playing, on the Saturday of the burn, right before my good friend, Kramer. Having just tag teamed a blistering techno set with him a month ago, he and I had joked earlier in the week about whether we could play techno at DISTRIKT, it being a 'day time' party. Imagine my surprise then when, parked at the DISTRIKT bar (all day =) I'm hearing phat techno. So, that question answered, I knew I could bang it when I wanted to. All good, but in the week prior (while shopping for day time music ;) I'd struck a fat vein of super-well-produced, rollin, trippy house with a slight techno sensibility in the drumming that I was dying to play. Timid Boy. Bad Ass. So that's where I started, you can see where it lead. Have to say, this is one of my favorite sets in a long time. I had so much fun playing tunes surrounded by freaks. Literally. Freaks in the front, freaks in the back, freaks in the booth, freaks on the roof, freaks gettin down everywhere. What a view. Massive, massive thanks to DISTRIKT for the hard work, love and dedication, and for having me. Hope you enjoy the set. Turn it up! Track List 1. Bandits and Dangerous Animals (Original Mix) - Timid Boy 2. Dark Side (Original Mix) - Timid Boy 3. The Other Way (Original Mix) - Timid Boy 4. Entreat (Original Mix) - Timid Boy 5. La Mandarina (Original Mix) - Timid Boy 6. Redisc (Original Mix) - Lutzenkirchen 7. Hey Baby (Original Mix) - Oliver Klein and Peter Jurgens 8. 8-Bit Nighttrain (Original Club Mix) - Daniel Portman and Nora En Pure 9. Window Pain (Original Mix) - Christian Cambas and PHNTM 10. Mantra (Christian Cambas Remix) - Luigi Rocca 11. Fireball (Lutzenkirchen Remix) - Christian Cambas A little background on this week's guest.... Colorful founder of the much-loved Bay Area dance collective, Friends and Family, Ethan Miller has been making dance floors sweat since 1993. Known early in his career for hard Acid and Techno sets, the years since have revealed a taste for Breaks, House, Deep House, Tech House, and Techno of all flavors. While currently turning up at BrassTax, Strategik, SWAG, MotorCityJam, Want It!, Bounce, Distrikt and other local underground events, Ethan has also held residencies at MAD Mondays, RhythmMethod, Delve, and of course Friends and Family. Reaching way back you'd have found him tearing it up at the legendary raves of the early 90s: The Gathering, Vision, Basics, Harmony, F8, Gateway Systems, and more. 18 years later, he's still goin and with a fresh head of steam well in evidence in this bangin set from Distrikt. For the the complete musical trip through Ethan's DJ travels, visit his web site at www.djethan.com. There you'll find the complete collection of his favorite mixes all free for your listening pleasure. If you've got an iPhone, point it at m.djethan.com for an enhanced and streaming version of the same collection. Ethan is available for gigs near and far; you can reach him at ethan@djethan.com.

Lee Coombs - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 011

DISTRIKT — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:53:35 GMT

We're back from Black Rock City, Boys and Girls, with hours upon hours of dark and dirty playa sets recorded live from DISTRIKT at Burning Man Rites of Passage! Today we're quite pleased to present you with the very first of those recordings from our good pal, Lee Coombs of Thrust Recordings. Enjoy! "It’s been two years since I have visited the Playa and I couldn’t wait to play my first DISTRIKT set. There is something really special about a huge daytime party in the desert! I re-edited and re-mixed like a mad man in the weeks leading up to Burning Man to make sure I had the right tunes for the job. DISTRIKT has the kind of vibe that I love, the crowd wants to hear Rolling Underground Beats that carry you through the day and then onto the night. They know quality and when they hear it, the place erupts. Hats off to you DISTRIKT. I had an Epic afternoon and loved every minute of it. Thank You!" - Lee Coombs x Track List 1. Steve Lawler – Kalimba [R&S] 2. Reset Robot – V3 [Sprout] 3. Iguana Djs – Nasty Night (Lee Coombs Remix) [Thrust Recordings] 4. Trent Cantrelle Vs Princess Superstar – Robot (Lee Coombs Remix) [Sounds Like Music] 5. Josh Wink – Everybody to the sun (Slam Remix) [Ovum] 6. Ways and Means – Scissorfight (Lee Coombs Remix) [Audio23] 7. Bushwacka! – West Side [Olmeto] 8. Marco Bailey – Watergate [Bedrock] 9. Secret Cinema – Pass the Dutchie [Mistakes Music] 10. Shlomi Aber – Create Balance (Lee Coombs Edit) [Ovum] 11. The Freakazoids – Freakazoid Experiments (Lee Coombs Burning Man Remix) [Thrust Recordings Promo] 12. Lee Coombs – Break 9541 (Ways and Means Remix) [Thrust Recordings Promo] 13. Lee Coombs and Meat Katie – Thinking of you [Lot49] A little more background on this week's distinguished guest... Bending boundaries and ignoring the status quo – where would the electronic music scene be today without Lee Coombs? For over a decade this British producer has been at the forefront of it all; releasing groundbreaking mix CDs, remixing the world’s most acclaimed artists and knocking out dancefloor destroying productions that are considered classics years after their release. A seasoned veteran, Coombs first hit the DJ slopes in 1989, bathing himself in the acid house scene at parties around London and Cambridge. Crucial in shaping his all-encompassing approach to DJing and production, this boundary-less approach would become Coombs’ trademark, mixing up breaks, house, electro, techno and acid with dexterous assurance. In 1998 Coombs made his first massive strike on the breaks scene as the prized recruit of then ‘up and coming’label Finger Lickin’, with the man’s acclaimed album of 2001 ‘Future Sound of Retro’ signalling his arrival on the world stage. The album struck a chord within the dance music community, so much so that respected industry figurehead Pete Tong noted him as the ‘man to watch’. An ‘Essential New Tune’ accolade soon followed courtesy of Tong, with Coombs’ re-rub of Quivver’s ‘One Last Time’ making dance fans weak at the knees the world over. Such was the demand for Coombs, that luminary Paul Oakenfold was soon knocking at his door, resulting in the critically acclaimed Perfecto Breaks album of 2002. After landing the job of remixing Oakenfold’s ‘Time of your Life’ and then further re-rubs for world class acts such as Moby, New Order, Lamb and Planet Funk, Coombs’ status as one of the industry’s most in-demand artists quickly developed. Even the BBC was under the Coombs spell with them flying him over to Prague in the summer of 2003 to record the theme music for the television program ‘Born to Win’ with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Ever the musical innovator, Lee Coombs’ 2004 album release ‘Breakfast of Champions’ signalled a significant evolution in his sound. Collaborating with some of the most respected artists in his field – from Dylan Rhymes to Christian J, Andy Gardner (Plump DJs) and Jem Panufnik (Soul of Man), the album charted the ambitious new territory of Tech Funk, injecting the Breaks sound with butt-shaking elements of House, Electro and Techno. It was a style Coombs would make his own, alongside fellow innovators Meat Katie, Elite Force and Dylan Rhymes. Featured on the acclaimed album was the cracking single ‘Shiver’ (feat. Katherine Ellis) which was snapped up by classic house imprint Azuli and became one of the biggest vocal house anthems of 2005, whilst the ‘Alright All-Night/Dubhead’ and ‘Obsessional Rhythm’ singles went straight to no.1 in the DJ Mag Beats & Breaks Chart. Departing Finger Lickin’ for new pastures in 2005, Coombs’ focus shifted to releasing music through his own Thrust Recordings imprint as well as Adrift and Meat Katie’s Lot49 (then Whole9Yards). It was at this time that he started his ‘Thrust’ club nights in San Francisco, with the quarterly events becoming one of the hottest tickets in the Bay Area. He also formally joined the Lot49 team, mixing the label’s compilation Lot49 Presents – Lee Coombs. When he is not in the producers chair, Coombs regularly tours all corners of the globe and is a bona-fide fan favourite throughout Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia and of course the UK. His popularity has also ensured his repeat appearance at infamous festival ‘The Burning Man’ in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. Coomb’s latest artist album entitled “Light and Dark.” Was released in October 2009 on Lot49, Coombs views this as his most ambitious project yet with a range of tempo from 100 – 128 bpm. While still dancefloor focused, collaborations with the likes of Seasunz, Katherine Ellis, Uberzone and others help push the albums boundaries and showcase Coombs’ abilities across multiple genres. 2010 saw Lee move back into the T.V. music world when Absolut Vodka asked for his services with their ‘AbsolutNight’ campaign. In 2011 they also asked Lee to write the music to their ‘Absolut Blank’ Campaign which includes ‘behind the scenes’ video soundtrack and an Electronic version of their currently worldwide showing ‘Absolut Blank’ T.V. ad. Lee’s ability to create music that fits any kind of film or game is becoming widely known throughout the industry. In a world that’s so often governed by trends and fads, Coombs’ unwavering ability to simultaneously destroy dancefloors and push musical boundaries over 20 years since he first touched a pair of turntables is a remarkable achievement in itself. There’s little doubt that his impressive sonic skills will be rocking ears for many years to come. For more information on Lee visit him at www.leecoombs.com or http://soundcloud.com/analogdelayed. And don't forget to check out Lee's fan page on Facebook. For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.org. DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer [DISTRIKT] and DJ Zach Moore [Space Cowboys].

Elite Force - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 010

DISTRIKT — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:07:30 GMT

"We were somewhere around Gerlach on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold....I remember saying something like 'I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you should drive'. And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge jetsprays, all swooping and screeching and diving around the RV, which was going about three miles an hour with the windows open, cruising to Black Rock City. And a voice was screaming: 'Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?'.....I regained my composure and drawled, 'My friend, we are home. THIS is DISTRIKT.'" - Hunter "Shack" Thomspon For sixteen years our pal Simon Shackleton (or "Shack" as we like to call him) has been writing, recording and releasing chart-topping tracks under various pseudonyms (Elite Force, Zodiac Cartel, Dust Bowl, Lunatic Calm and Flicker Noise) for many of the world's finest dance labels (Lot49, TCR, Kingsize, Thrust Recordings). And few, if any, have made a more indelible imprint on the world of dance music in as many areas (DJ, producer & label boss) over a longer period of time than has Shack. The most recognized of his aliases, Elite Force, has been celebrated around the globe for both his accomplishments in the studio and incendiary live DJ sets. Earlier this year, he received the prestigious Breakspoll award for top producer while his multi-genre label, U&A Recordings, was also recognized by Breakspoll as the very best in the world of breakbeat. In his twenty-one years as a DJ, Elite Force has electrified dance crowds at major clubs and international festivals with his signature "bass-driven warehouse music" from Kazakhstan to Australia, London to Tokyo and Budapest to Black Rock City. "Elite Force unites the sometimes warring factions of electro house, techno, and breakbeat, like a peace keeper who values the spirit of cooperation and tolerance", wrote Beatport in 2009. "He was forged in the fires of breakbeat, which has always had a habit of sucking in sounds that pass by. His sets are like a team performance, with tracks coming from all corners of the bass-driven sector, to create a vibrant hodgepodge of boundary-pushing dance music….“ Unbeknownst to many of his fans, Shack's exploits as a producer extend far beyond the realm of dance music into film, television and even video games. His music has been the soundtrack for major motion pictures like The Matrix, Emmy-award winning TV shows such as CSI and his recent collaboration with acclaimed film-score composer, Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, X-Men), on PS3's Motorstorm Apocalypse is yet another crown jewel in a litany of musical accomplishments. Since his first pilgrimage to Black Rock City in 2009, Shack has become a good friend to many of us who make our home on the corner of 9:00 and F at Burning Man. And we're thrilled to have him back in the DISTRIKT line-up again in 2011 (you can catch Shack's closing set on the DISTRIKT sound system Wednesday afternoon). Suffice to say we couldn't think of a better choice for this, the last episode of the DISTRIKT podcast before Burning Man, than Elite Force. Enjoy Everyone! For a complete listing of Elite Force-Zodiac Cartel Burning Man set times visit http://on.fb.me/elite-force-burning-man-gigs. To pick up a copy of Elite Force's "We Are DISTRIKT" (the proceeds of which will be donated to the DISTRIKT camp) visit http://www.beatport.com/release/we-are-distrikt/399357. And for more information on Shack visit www.eliteforcemusic.com or www.facebook.com/djeliteforce. Track List 1. Hiatus - Insurrection (featuring Linton Kwesi Johnson) 2. Julio Bashmore - Battle for Middle You 3. The Subs - Face of the Planet (Style of Eye Mix) 4. Cirez D & Acki Kokotos - Sirtos Madness 5. &ME - Clamb 6. Bart Skills - Dust 7. Thomas Bangalter - Spinal Scratch (TJR MIx) 8. Mord Fustang Vs Banglater - Lick The Scratch (Elite Force Revamp) 9. Reset! - Calypsoul (Elite Force Revamp) 10. Zoo Brasil - Technik (Elite Force Revamp) 11. D Ramirez - Jump it Up 12. Solo UK - Strawberry Swing 13. Umek Vs Elite Force - Fenaton Demented 14. Elite Force - We Are Distrikt (Beatport Exclusive Version) 15. Far Too Loud - Ready for the Stomping 16. Elite Force Vs Primal Scream Vs Herve - Together 17. His Majesty Andre Vs Elite Force - Need2Disco 18. Moonbootica - Tonight 19. Umek Vs Chris Nasty Vs Elite Force - Crank it Up 20. Beckers & DNox - Little 21. D-Unity - Bazaar For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.org. DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer [DISTRIKT] and DJ Zach Moore [Space Cowboys]

Ben Seagren - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 009

DISTRIKT — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:51:15 GMT

"The final countdown to Burning Man is here. I'm sure everyone just like me is running around trying to find those last minute supplies, furry apparel and all things that glow at night. This podcast is full of pumpin' tech house to keep your spirits high as we make final preparations for Burning Man 2011 - Rites of Passage.....sorry peeps but the tracklist is not available for this one…" - Ben A little more background on Ben.... DISTRIKT Governor, Ben Seagren, is at the forefront of San Francisco's thriving electronic music scence: a phenomenon experienced from big rooms at large clubs...to dark and dirty after-hours in underground spaces...to the the vast expanse of the Black Rock Desert. Ben has performed, produced and held residencies at various venues over the years, but the crown jewels of his many DJ accomplishments are his long-standing residencies with the The Endup and The Deep End Camp (once known as “the best kept secret on the playa”) now called DISTRIKT.... For more information on Ben visit http://benseagren.com and http://senserecords.com. For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.org. DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer and DJ Zach Moore

Treavor Moontribe - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 008

DISTRIKT — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:53:35 GMT

This week we welcome DJ/producer Treavor Moontribe of the L.A.-based Moontribe Collective to the podcast. After captivating about a dozen or so of our clan with a jaw-dropping renegade set at Lightening in a Bottle this year, DISTRIKT governor, Mike Reigle, wasted no time nominating Treavor for a spot on our show. And here you have it, seventy minutes of dark, intoxicating techno from one of L.A.'s finest DJs. Enjoy, Everyone. Track List 1. Muzarco - Red Streams (Airborne Tool) 2. Soliquid - Kabal 3. Max Cooper - Ripple (Marc Marzenit De Tardor Remix) 4. A. Balter & Eitan Reiter - Happy Fat Kids 5. Makrostorung - Die gruene Katze strikes Back 6. Darko Esser - Zuurkool (Chymera Old School Mix) 7. Egostereo - Gajin 8. Erphun - Arrak 9. A. Balter & Eitan Reiter - Too Much 10. A. Balter & Eitan Reiter - Vuvuzela 11. Flippers & DJ Slater feat. U-Prag - Virus (Fiord Remix) 12. Solid Snake - A Handful Of Snakes 13. Cid Inc. - Wannabe www.moontribe.org www.distriktcamp.com A little more background on this week's guest.... Treavor Moontribe is one of the co-founders of the Los Angeles based “Moontribe Collective” and its legendary full moon desert gatherings. Since 1993, these events have been at the core of Southern California’s underground electronic music scene. Treavor established himself as one of the top Djs in LA thru these events and has since traveled the world from Brazil to Japan to Morocco, Portugal, Germany and all over North America. As a Dj it’s always been his diversity that’s set him apart from his peers. As Treavor always says himself he refuses to be “Genre-Fied” or be a one dimensional DJ. His love for music spans multiple genres and his DJing reflects this. Although he is most well known for Psy Trance and Techno styles, Treavor prides himself on having the ability to fit in anywhere and anytime. Over the years Treavor has also established himself as a dynamic music producer having released music under several project names for labels like Bedrock, Six Degrees and White Swan Records. His most notable project by far is Desert Dwellers, which is a “virtual band” with members in multiple west coast US states. It all began in 2000 when Treavor first got in the studio with Amani Friend. They instantly clicked and started releasing music under the name Amani vs. Teapot. Out of that project came Desert Dwellers and over the years they’ve released multiple albums and countless singles, EP’s and remixes. After many years being a strictly studio project, Desert Dwellers has built up quite the fan base and the demand for live performances continues to grow. With that the once strictly studio project is slowly but surely becoming a real life band and touring seems inevitable. To learn more about Treavor Moontribe or Desert Dwellers please visit the following links... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Treavor-Moontribe/137939686277429 https://www.facebook.com/desertdwellers www.moontribe.org www.desertdwellers.org For bookings please contact Jessica Raymond jessicorn@cornacopia.org.

DJ Kramer & Tamo - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 007

DISTRIKT — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:28:04 GMT

With the DISTRIKT-Opulent Temple fundraiser, 'Soluna', this upcoming weekend it seems only appropriate to feature a live set of Kramer vs. Tamo playing at Opulent Temple. We are very excited to share this live, from-the-Playa set with you. This full-on Techno set will take you back to the dust and flames of the Opulent Temple dance floor Thursday night 2010. Right out of the gate this mix locks into a groove and keeps up a pace that had the dance floor moving! Saturday, July 9th Opulent Temple and DISTRIKT present 'Soluna' at Public Works in San Francisco. For more information visit www.distriktcamp.org. We also have a Facebook page set up for the event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209641982405730. For more infomation on Kramer visit http://djkramer.com. For more information on Tamo visit http://djtamo.com DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer and DJ Zach Moore

Influence - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 006

DISTRIKT — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:25:44 GMT

"When I was asked to record a mix for the new DISTRIKT podcast, I tried to take myself back to the playa and the dusty daytime action that DISTRIKT creates. In my own interpretation I felt the need for tribal aspects of dirty progressive breaks, funk tech Electro and smooth driving basslines. Not only because some of my favorite sets at DISTRIKT consisted of DJs playing these styles, but I tried to imagine myself playing at DISTRIKT with all the dusty, beautiful people ready to get down and what I would play at that very moment. The track selection, style and all out emotion of this mix plain and simply explains myself and what I would one day love to bring to the atmosphere that is DISTRIKT." - Influence Track List 1. Colombo – Summit 2. Hedflux - Revolve 3. Colombo – CousCous 4. Brainkiller – One Shot 5. Future Frog & Perfect Cell – It’s We 6. Utku S. – Move With Me (BioBlitz Remix) 7. Alex Mind & Frederik Olufsen – RIO To CPH (Alex Kidd Remix) 8. Emily Haines & Tiesto – Knock You Out (Keemerah Remix) 9. Kloe, Imprintz, J. Scott G – Return Of The King (Lazy Rich Remix) 10. Lazy Rich – No More Games feat. Cassandra Nantel (Alex Kidd Remix) 11. Mord Fustang – Lick The Rainbow 12. Hypster – Neon Teens For more information on Influence visit www.strategiksf.com For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com DISTRIKT artwork and Podomatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT voice promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (www.sarahtancer.com)

Layne Loomis - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 005

DISTRIKT — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:15:53 GMT

I love the hours from 5 to 8 AM at The EndUp. Anyone who has played there, can tell you that there's just a great vibe and energy in that room. This is a live mix recorded at the DISTRIKT fundraiser at The EndUp starting at 5 AM. The room transitions a bit as the light comes in to play and it's really fun to see everyone grooving as the sun rises over the back deck. Enjoy! Track List 1. The Fly That Bugs Me - Landmark Remix 2. Code 404 - Original Mix 3. Fox In Sox - Original Mix 4. Work Me - Maetrik Remix 5. Idea - Freakslum Straight Mix 6. Cosmic Funk - Original Mix 7. What Ya Need Main Mix - Boris Remix 8. Easy Doesn't - Original Mix 9. Conquer The Night - Original Mix For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com DISTRIKT artwork and Podomatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT voice promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (www.sarahtancer.com)

Matt Kramer - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 004

DISTRIKT — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:06:09 GMT

Well my friends, here I am, live from The End Up at DISTRIKT-Salvation. If you missed me at Salvation then you're in for a treat...it chugs! This mix has been a long time coming as it is the first I have put out in several years. I've been feeling very inspired by the approaching Burn and have already started construction on the new Distrikt infrastructure and with that, I leave you with the inspiring words of James Allen - "Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, and Man is MInd, and evermore he takes the tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: - He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass." SEE YOU ON THE PLAYA! Big Love, Matt Kramer Track List: 1. On The Edge - Christian Cambas 2. Turboprop - Ahmet Sendil Mix 3. Spec Ops Two - Luetzenkirchen 4. Kraken - Phunk Investiagtion 5. She Is Music - Psycatron featuring Black Baxter 6. Trigger Happy - Christian Cambas 7. Shockz - Hertz & Subway Baby 8. The Crusher 9. Let's Go - Jona Prado 10. Say My Name - Porter Robinson For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com DISTRIKT artwork and Podomatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT voice promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (www.sarahtancer.com)

Zach Moore - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 003

DISTRIKT — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:51:11 GMT

After a one-year Burning Man hiatus, I am excited to be heading back to the playa this year with my good friends at DISTRIKT. All four of my previous Burning Man experiences took place at 9:00 and F when the camp was called The Deep End and many of my closest friends, including my best friend Piper Hook, remain key members of the camp today. So it's only appropriate I return to that familiar spot, where I've had so many wonderful experiences, for my fifth Burn. A little background on yours truly by way of introduction: I'm an Ohio native and have called San Francisco my home for almost seventeen years. I spent three of the best years of my life as a Dj with The Deep End (2006-2009) before joining up with the Space Cowboys in January 2010 (which has been an equally rewarding experience). I produce three podcasts including one for the Cowboys called The RIPEcast and this one for DISTRIKT, which is a collaborative effort with my good pal and DISTRIKT resident, Kramer. The mix you're about to hear is a compilation of day-time house tracks entitled "Gettin' Down at The Compound". It's an homage to my favorite after-hours spot in San Francisco, a place I refer to affectionately as "The Compound" (some of you may know it as "PachaSF"). I think you'll find this set will come in quite handy when your Friday night has turned into Saturday afternoon or when your Saturday night has become Sunday morning or any other occasion when you've been up for a while and there is little chance you'll be sleeping any time soon..... Enjoy the mix, Boys and Girls, and I'll see you on the Playa at 9:00 and F! - Zach Track List 1. Amnesia Haze - Butch 2. Where Does Your Mind Go? (Tom Middleton Liquatech Remix) - Beardyman 3. Broke - Inland Knights 4. Clap Your Hands - Karol XVII & MB Valence 5. Back to Dub - Ivan-I & Jason Howell 6. Lola's Theme (Extended Vocal Mix) - The Shapeshifters 7. I Am So Right - Inland Knights 8. Night Train - Bush Doctors 9. Disco Shhh - Butch 10. Canoa - (Chus & David Herrero Balaerica Mix) - Gregor Salto, DJ Gregory 11. Kings in Exile (Booka Shade Remix) - Fritz Kalkbrenner 12. Dream It - DJ Simi 13. Night Visions - Sultan 14. Young Mountain - Vincenzo For more information on DISTRIKT, and to make a donation, visit www.distriktcamp.com DISTRIKT artwork by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT voice promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (www.sarahtancer.com) For more information on Zach visit www.djzachmoore.com

J-Rod - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 002

DISTRIKT — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:24:46 GMT

"This mix marks the fifth installment of my Nocturne series, the first of which debuted way back in 2001. It starts off with some groovy progressive, so as not to scare away the timid, and then moves right into the series' namesake mood. I've had some of these tracks on the mix back burner for quite a while as I found the right place for them, so I hope you all enjoy the ride! Don't worry, there are a couple lighter tracks thrown in there to keep your head above the water." - J-Rod Track List 1. Beat Factory – Baroque (Matan Caspi Remix) 2. Rick Pier O’Neil – Crossing Over 3. Tomy DeClerque – Final Warning (Khainz Remix) 4 Hallucinogen – Gamma Goblins (Riktam & Bansi Remix) 5. Riktam & Bansi – Going Strong 6. Xiaha Troden – Mira Negra (D-Nox, Beckers Remix) 7. Miki Litvak – Winki Style (J Orfan Remix) 8. Beltek – Belina 9. Eitan Carmi – Subtle (Matan Caspi Remix) 10. Guy J – Lamur (Henry Saiz Remix) 11. Elegant Universe – My Blessing My Curse 12. Henry Saiz – Madre Noche For more infomation on J-Rod visit his fan page on Facebook or check out his website at www.sf-electro.net. DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer and Zach Moore

DJ Kramer - DISTRIKT Podcast - Episode 001

DISTRIKT — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:48:37 GMT

:: About the Mix :: I’m very excited to be providing the debut mix for our DISTRIKT Podcast. We guarantee to bring you the best music from the best DJs, just like we do in the desert. My brand new and exclusive 90 minute Tribal Tech mix is guaranteed to take you to straight back to the playa for one of my Saturday afternoon closing sets. Deep and proggy Tech House meets thick, driving Techno and Tribal in this aural adventure. - Kramer :: About Kramer :: Kramer is a well accomplished DJ and producer with 15 years experience in the electronic music scene. Whether in the club, on the web or in the middle of the desert, thousands of fans around the world experience Kramer’s signature Tribal Progressive-Tech House sound. His ear for programming, seasoned mixing skills and energetic presence behind the decks have made Kramer one of the top DJs in the San Francisco underground scene and well beyond; from San Francisco to New York and Mexico City to Madrid. Kramer is also one of the co-creators of The Deep End and DISTRIKT at Burning Man. Running for 7 strong years, The Deep End and DISTRIKT became one of the most well know day parties on the planet. Every year the camp hosts over 3,000 people on it’s dance floor every day and is well known for it’s incredible music, community and open bar. Kramer’s 4-hour sets at the closing party every year on Saturday before the burn have become a highlight of the Burning Man week. Kramer is also one half of the production team Methodrone. Their highly regarded debut album Nonlinear Reality released on Looq Records has been compared to classic ground breaking productions by Charlie May & Sasha, Voyage and Breeder. Their music has also caught the ear of Hollywood, with tracks featured in the number one rated show CSI: New York and the racing game WRC FIA World Rally Championship. Remixes by team Methodrone include the classic We Are Connected by Jondi & Spesh as well as MoMu’s Space Pimp. Their follow up album Where is the New World is slated for release in June 2011 on Looq. On his own, Kramer also has releases on Transition Records, Helvetica Noir, Lo-Rise Recordings and Knob Records. His most recent work includes remixes for Myagi’s label Pop+Lock and TekFreaks label Teknical Funk. A diverse and well rounded DJ, producer and digital media artist, Kramer is a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and lives in San Francisco. Track List 01 Nic Fanciulli – Materia 02 ThreeSixty & Dirty Harris – Delta 03 Collins & Behnam – King of Bubbles (Meat Katie Remix) 04 Muzarco – Prophet On Jupiter (Guy J Remix) 05 Beckers & D-Nox – G-Traffic 06 Lauma – Katana 07 Beckers & D-Nox – Call Me (Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) 08 Antix – The Hoard (Dousk Remix) 09 Victor Calderone – Give It Up (Carlos Manaca Remix) 10 Robert Babicz – Percofonik 11 Nick Muir – Airtight (D-Nox & Beckers Remix) 12 Robert Babicz – Pink Trees 13 Methodrone – s4D (Art Of Hot Remix) 14 Gerardo Portilla – Pure For more infomation on Kramer visit http://djkramer.com DISTRIKT artwork and PodOmatic page design by Tricia O'Connor Hamon DISTRIKT vox promos courtesy of Sarah Tancer (http://sarahtancer.com) DISTRIKT Podcast co-produced by DJ Kramer and DJ Zach Moore