Porter Robinson

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Nominated for a Grammy for “Ghost Voices” within the first year of production, Porter Robinson’s newest moniker Virtual Self is more like his best self. The music has tinges of his background in DDR as well as all the musical and video game influences from both his childhood and the current underground. In all, it is a massive amalgamation of styles that freshens up the scene with unexpected aural twists, hard pushes, and deep emotional cuts alongside all the throwback sounds and tropes that arguably inspired all the electronic music we’ve heard since.

 

To celebrate his grammy nomination, Porter Robinson will be bringing Virtual Self to the Shrine Expo Hall on 2|7 and 2|9 with Nina Las Vegas as support. Tickets for 2|7 are still on sale – come virtual DDR with us!

 

 

As if BBC wasn’t already doing enough showcasing the very best in the EDM scene, Pete Tong is taking it to the next level by streaming live sets. When I first saw that Porter Robinson was dropping an Essential mix live last night, I almost dropped my cup noodles. The entire hour I was on my feet because the pace never slowed. Banger after banger, unreleased material was flying around like seagulls at the beach. Incorporating over thirty tracks, Porter truly showed the world he’s a master behind the decks.

The quality isn’t flawless, but it’s pretty damn good for a live recording

Porter Robinson – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix Live at Hull (1.28.12)

Track list after the jump

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As if BBC wasn’t already doing enough showcasing the very best in the EDM scene, Pete Tong is taking it to the next level by streaming live sets. When I first saw that Porter Robinson was dropping an Essential mix live last night, I almost dropped my cup noodles. The entire hour I was on my feet because the pace never slowed. Banger after banger, unreleased material was flying around like seagulls at the beach. Incorporating over thirty tracks, Porter truly showed the world he’s a master behind the decks.

The quality isn’t flawless, but it’s pretty damn good for a live recording

Porter Robinson – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix Live at Hull (1.28.12)

Track list after the jump

(more…)

 

Tijs Michiel Verwest, Stepping in and out of the spotlight since 97’, is one of the most respected producers in electronic music history. He released 5 studio albums, was titled “World’s Best DJ” on 3 separate occasions, dated a Dutch model and is better known under his alias, Tiesto. Spouting facts like a broken trivia fountain, I could gloat about his accomplishments for days.. but to keep it short n sweet, there’s an immense militia of trance warriors that would courageously follow him into battle, the man has an army.

Tiesto is the Meca for house lovers. When word broke out that Big T would ride through town on his dazzling white stallion, people started raging. The windows of IV viciously shook, not from pounding techno music, but from fist pumping induced atmospheric depressurization. So I didn’t want to go.

Long story short, I was offered a reasonably priced ticket the morning of the show.. and I can never say no to a good bargain ^_^

So I went.

A smile as big as the moon gleamed off my face as I neared the illustrious SB Bowl. Excitement coursed inside me like liquid electricity. This was a beautiful moment.

Despite my glowing positivity, #collegeinvasiontour shat on my face.
· I got there at 8pm, Tiesto was already spinning. dafuck? I was expecting this guy to wake up the sun with me.
· Fire marshall was posted with the volume knob in his tight grip. There was no bass. I blindly scavenged through crowds in a desperate search for just a little taste. The place was wobless.
· Security was unnecessarily heavy. I couldn’t even bust a move without a yellowshirt breathing down my neck.
· His set was SO bland. Avicii’s Levels, really? I’m paying 50 dollars, give me something FRESH. Lets be real, Kaskade did it better.

Tiesto, I thought you were the best? I was ready to embark on a journey; instead you gave me Hypem’s top 10 of the summer. You’re milking that retirement fund like a champ.

I thought my night was dead and buried, but then out of the cold, thick air, I received a magical text. Porter Robinson was to play an inconspicuous private show in my neighbor’s backyard. My friends were sure it was a hoax, but low and behold the boy prodigy made an appearance.

About a hundred people on a beachside balcony, probably the most intimate show I’ve ever been to. Everyone was sippin on glass brews and blunts were in roto like free candy. I kept trying to pass the bleezy to PR, but he was vibed out, completely engulfed by the music. The set was flawless, the crowd was rowdy and the night was salvaged.

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Tijs Michiel Verwest, Stepping in and out of the spotlight since 97’, is one of the most respected producers in electronic music history. He released 5 studio albums, was titled “World’s Best DJ” on 3 separate occasions, dated a Dutch model and is better known under his alias, Tiesto. Spouting facts like a broken trivia fountain, I could gloat about his accomplishments for days.. but to keep it short n sweet, there’s an immense militia of trance warriors that would courageously follow him into battle, the man has an army.

Tiesto is the Meca for house lovers. When word broke out that Big T would ride through town on his dazzling white stallion, people started raging. The windows of IV viciously shook, not from pounding techno music, but from fist pumping induced atmospheric depressurization. So I didn’t want to go.

Long story short, I was offered a reasonably priced ticket the morning of the show.. and I can never say no to a good bargain ^_^

So I went.

A smile as big as the moon gleamed off my face as I neared the illustrious SB Bowl. Excitement coursed inside me like liquid electricity. This was a beautiful moment.

Despite my glowing positivity, #collegeinvasiontour shat on my face.
· I got there at 8pm, Tiesto was already spinning. dafuck? I was expecting this guy to wake up the sun with me.
· Fire marshall was posted with the volume knob in his tight grip. There was no bass. I blindly scavenged through crowds in a desperate search for just a little taste. The place was wobless.
· Security was unnecessarily heavy. I couldn’t even bust a move without a yellowshirt breathing down my neck.
· His set was SO bland. Avicii’s Levels, really? I’m paying 50 dollars, give me something FRESH. Lets be real, Kaskade did it better.

Tiesto, I thought you were the best? I was ready to embark on a journey; instead you gave me Hypem’s top 10 of the summer. You’re milking that retirement fund like a champ.

I thought my night was dead and buried, but then out of the cold, thick air, I received a magical text. Porter Robinson was to play an inconspicuous private show in my neighbor’s backyard. My friends were sure it was a hoax, but low and behold the boy prodigy made an appearance.

About a hundred people on a beachside balcony, probably the most intimate show I’ve ever been to. Everyone was sippin on glass brews and blunts were in roto like free candy. I kept trying to pass the bleezy to PR, but he was vibed out, completely engulfed by the music. The set was flawless, the crowd was rowdy and the night was salvaged.

Here’s a new filthy remix of Porter Robinson‘s The State, courtesy of SKisM. The British producer goes bonkers on your cerebellum with 2 and a half minutes of w0mps and bass. This one’s set to release on Skrillex’s semi-mysterious new OWSLA record label (looking forward to what kind of talent he accumulates on there). Check the insane original mix (live) and the remix below.

Porter Robinson – The State (SkiSm Remix)

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Here’s a new filthy remix of Porter Robinson‘s The State, courtesy of SKisM. The British producer goes bonkers on your cerebellum with 2 and a half minutes of w0mps and bass. This one’s set to release on Skrillex’s semi-mysterious new OWSLA record label (looking forward to what kind of talent he accumulates on there). Check the insane original mix (live) and the remix below.

Porter Robinson – The State (SkiSm Remix)

It’s 2011, you know what that means, we only have a year until the grand cycle of evolution will culminate winter solstice… humanity will face inevitable demise. Fortunately for you, I’ll be supplying fresh beats all year; when our atoms spontaneously implode on 1/1/12, our feet will be shuffling and our faces smiling.  Here’s to another year of treble, mid-range, and of course, w0mp.

Feed Me (aka Jon Gooch) joined forces with legendary mau5trap recordings back in 2008. Gooch has been periodically releasing remixes, however, his eager fan base was hungry for more. Gooch finally delivered the main course and, what a delicacy it is. Gooch went all out on this one, I’m talking steak, potatoes, french fries, cornbread… the whole nine yards. Interestingly, Feed Me’s EP has so many different influences; Skrillex bbqed the steak, Porter Robinson mashed the potatoes, Busy P battered the fries and Feed Me thew in his flavor with a dash of cornbread. So many shapes would normally feel overwhelming, but Feed Me fuses dub, glitch and house in a barrage of savory beats. My compliments to the chef.

Every Track On Feed Me’s EP ‘Feed Me’s Big Adventure’ receives Chronic Mncher’s stamp of approval.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Feed Me’s Big Adventure

1. White Spirit
2. Silicone Lube
3. Grand Theft Ecstacy
4. Muscle Rollers
5. Cloudburn
6. Blood Red
7. Green Bottle
8. Talk To Me

Bonus

Rogues – Not So Pretty (Feed Me Remix)
Muse – Knights Of Cydonia (Feed Me Remix)

Kickin off ’11 with a w0mp
– Chronic Mncher

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It’s 2011, you know what that means, we only have a year until the grand cycle of evolution will culminate winter solstice… humanity will face inevitable demise. Fortunately for you, I’ll be supplying fresh beats all year; when our atoms spontaneously implode on 1/1/12, our feet will be shuffling and our faces smiling.  Here’s to another year of treble, mid-range, and of course, w0mp.

Feed Me (aka Jon Gooch) joined forces with legendary mau5trap recordings back in 2008. Gooch has been periodically releasing remixes, however, his eager fan base was hungry for more. Gooch finally delivered the main course and, what a delicacy it is. Gooch went all out on this one, I’m talking steak, potatoes, french fries, cornbread… the whole nine yards. Interestingly, Feed Me’s EP has so many different influences; Skrillex bbqed the steak, Porter Robinson mashed the potatoes, Busy P battered the fries and Feed Me thew in his flavor with a dash of cornbread. So many shapes would normally feel overwhelming, but Feed Me fuses dub, glitch and house in a barrage of savory beats. My compliments to the chef.

Every Track On Feed Me’s EP ‘Feed Me’s Big Adventure’ receives Chronic Mncher’s stamp of approval.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Feed Me’s Big Adventure

1. White Spirit
2. Silicone Lube
3. Grand Theft Ecstacy
4. Muscle Rollers
5. Cloudburn
6. Blood Red
7. Green Bottle
8. Talk To Me

Bonus

Rogues – Not So Pretty (Feed Me Remix)
Muse – Knights Of Cydonia (Feed Me Remix)

Kickin off ’11 with a w0mp
– Chronic Mncher

Picking the top 10s was no easy task, 2010 was an epic year for beatz and bangers. Here’s my list of personal favorites, in no specific order. This isn’t a list of what was most popular, I think if I heard Swedish House Mafia’s ‘One’ anymore times I’d probably puke all over my desk, I’m sure you all feel the same way.  Download, enjoy and r0ll in the new year.

Top 10 Original Tracks

Afrojack – Ghettoblaster
Skrillex – Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Pryda – Miami to Atlanta <- personal fav of the year Bart B More – Brap
Porter Robinson – I’m On Fire
Steve Angello – Knas
Chuckie – Move it 2 The Drum
Afrojack – Pacha On Acid
Afrojack – Replica
Wolfgang Gartner – Space Junk

Honorable Mentions:

Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup – We No Speak Americano
Avicii – Bromance
Mumbai Science – Gold
Spencer & Hill – Sunbeam

Top 10 Remixes

Clockwork – Airflow (Above The Nation Remix)

Kelis – 4th Of July (Rusko Remix)
Angger Dimas – Are You Ready (Oliver Twizt Remix)
Spencer & Hill – Dub Disco (Lucky Date Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)
Para One – Nevrosis (Clockwork Remix)
Something A La Mode – Rondo Parisiano (SALM Remix)
Drop The Lime – Sex Sax (Bart B More Remix)
The Black Eyed Peas – Dirty Bit (Zedd Remix)
Porter Robinson – The Wildcat (Lazy Rich Remix)

Top 10 Mashups

Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner – Black Betty Has Animal Rights (G.reg Bootleg)
Basic Physics – Sleeping with the Undertaker (Wolfgang Gartner // Amanda Blank)
DuckSauce VS Fatboy Slim – The Barbara Skank (Myagi AwesomeSauce Remix)
California Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie
Dj Bucket – Hold On, I’m Still Ballin (Rusko Vs. Tupac)
Discotech – Call Me Mr. Big Stuff
Supakon – Gotta Work Through The Next Episode
Notorious B.I.G vs. Aloe Blacc – Juicy Dollars (DJ Dizzy Mashup)
The White Panda – Heads Will Smack
The White Panda – Tipsy In The Sun

Happy New Years!
– Chronic Mncher <3

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Picking the top 10s was no easy task, 2010 was an epic year for beatz and bangers. Here’s my list of personal favorites, in no specific order. This isn’t a list of what was most popular, I think if I heard Swedish House Mafia’s ‘One’ anymore times I’d probably puke all over my desk, I’m sure you all feel the same way.  Download, enjoy and r0ll in the new year.

Top 10 Original Tracks

Afrojack – Ghettoblaster
Skrillex – Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Pryda – Miami to Atlanta <- personal fav of the year Bart B More – Brap
Porter Robinson – I’m On Fire
Steve Angello – Knas
Chuckie – Move it 2 The Drum
Afrojack – Pacha On Acid
Afrojack – Replica
Wolfgang Gartner – Space Junk

Honorable Mentions:

Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup – We No Speak Americano
Avicii – Bromance
Mumbai Science – Gold
Spencer & Hill – Sunbeam

Top 10 Remixes

Clockwork – Airflow (Above The Nation Remix)

Kelis – 4th Of July (Rusko Remix)
Angger Dimas – Are You Ready (Oliver Twizt Remix)
Spencer & Hill – Dub Disco (Lucky Date Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)
Para One – Nevrosis (Clockwork Remix)
Something A La Mode – Rondo Parisiano (SALM Remix)
Drop The Lime – Sex Sax (Bart B More Remix)
The Black Eyed Peas – Dirty Bit (Zedd Remix)
Porter Robinson – The Wildcat (Lazy Rich Remix)

Top 10 Mashups

Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner – Black Betty Has Animal Rights (G.reg Bootleg)
Basic Physics – Sleeping with the Undertaker (Wolfgang Gartner // Amanda Blank)
DuckSauce VS Fatboy Slim – The Barbara Skank (Myagi AwesomeSauce Remix)
California Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie
Dj Bucket – Hold On, I’m Still Ballin (Rusko Vs. Tupac)
Discotech – Call Me Mr. Big Stuff
Supakon – Gotta Work Through The Next Episode
Notorious B.I.G vs. Aloe Blacc – Juicy Dollars (DJ Dizzy Mashup)
The White Panda – Heads Will Smack
The White Panda – Tipsy In The Sun

Happy New Years!
– Chronic Mncher <3

Home of the deep-dish, Italian mafia and shitty baseball, Chicago is sketchbawlz. Thankfully, through the thick murk there is a beacon of light, a savior. Over the last year he’s produced over 30 tracks and just recently, he’s been signed to a solid up and coming electro label, Big Fish Recordings (Porter Robinson, Lazy Rich, Hirshee). Hailing straight out of the windy city, 20-year-old Lucky Date is changing the game, as we know it. Saucy builds, ruthless synths and heavy bass; this shit is F1LTHY.

What’s the difference between Lucky Date and the Cubs? At least one of them can get a crowd on their feet.

Frederik Olufsen – Awesome Vibes (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ funky

Lazy Rich – Discofukkr (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Spencer & Hill – Dub Disco (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ the drop at 4:00 = :)

– Chronic Mncher

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Home of the deep-dish, Italian mafia and shitty baseball, Chicago is sketchbawlz. Thankfully, through the thick murk there is a beacon of light, a savior. Over the last year he’s produced over 30 tracks and just recently, he’s been signed to a solid up and coming electro label, Big Fish Recordings (Porter Robinson, Lazy Rich, Hirshee). Hailing straight out of the windy city, 20-year-old Lucky Date is changing the game, as we know it. Saucy builds, ruthless synths and heavy bass; this shit is F1LTHY.

What’s the difference between Lucky Date and the Cubs? At least one of them can get a crowd on their feet.

Frederik Olufsen – Awesome Vibes (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ funky

Lazy Rich – Discofukkr (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Spencer & Hill – Dub Disco (Lucky Date Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ the drop at 4:00 = :)

– Chronic Mncher