Coachella 08 Line-Up Announced

Don't think I will personally be able to make it cause I'm saving up for a trip to Ibiza next year but if you have some cash sitting around and looking for a good concert these 3 days will be insane!

Some notables of the lineup for me are:
Friday:
DIPLO
Spank Rock
Adam Freeland
Santo Gold
Animal Collective
The National
Dan Deacon
Architecture in Helsinki
dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip

Saturday:
Boys Noize
Para One
Uffie
Erol Alkan (one of my fav. DJs rite now)
Bonde Do Role
New Young Pony Club
Sasha and Digweed
Calvin Harris
Hot Chip
Kraftwerk (for the love of God! Legends!)
Death Cab
M.I.A.
VHS or Beta

Sunday:
Roger Waters (lead singer of Pink Floyd) playing the Dark Side of the Moon full set!
Justice
Chromeo
Simian Mobile Disco
Booka Shade
Cool Kids
Kid Sister with A-Trak
and last but not least DEADMAU5!

Really wish I could go...but I think the only way I will go is me stumbling on a large sum of money or if one of my awesome bad ass listeners or readers wants to take their fav. DJ on a trip! ;-)

KRUI is Now Back on the Air

KRUI went back to live DJs at 7 AM CST this morning so if you turn you dials on now there should be live DJs for 99% (accounting for a random short out) of the time till Spring Break!

REMEMBER 89.7 FM in Iowa City and Coralville Area and http://www.kruiradio.org/listen/ for webstreams!

MLK Tribute

While many people look at this day just as one to get off of school or work, Martin Luther King needs to be honored this day in January for his righteous actions and for the amazing life he lived.

Here is a remix of Jakatta's "American Dream" I made a couple years ago in tribute to MLK:

Jakatta - American Dream (Avant's MLK Mix) - (zshare)

Peaches Does The "Wild Thing"

Direct Download Link - Tone Loc Feat Peaches - Wild Thing Remix

This song is by no means new but has really gained momentum in mainstream music the past couple weeks! Thought I'd hook you all up with a track before I go DJ...Enjoy!

HAHAHA MUST WATCH!

Five House and Electro Predictions for 2008

1. Deadmau5 (pronounced Deadmouse) as well as BSOD (Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) and Steve Duda) will continue to rise to greater fame.

Not that Deadmau5 didn't kick major ass in 2007 with tracks such as his remix of "Harder, Faster, Stronger" and "Not Exactly" but Deadmau5's side project, BSOD which includes Steve Duda launched some epic tracks like "This Is Also The Hook" and their remix of Armand Van Helden's "Witch Doktor."

Safe to say that Deadmau5 has more booty dropping rhythms set to start riots in 2008!


BSOD

2. Electro will continue to rock clubs in 2008

I love Disco House and Deep House but hard Electro beats have found a home in clubs around the nation and will continue to beat out it's funkier counterparts in 2008. Also, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, and other traditionally "Trance" DJs will release more remixes such as Tiesto's "Lovestoned" that will be House orientated.

3. Lollapalooza 2008 will host another big name DJ

Maybe this is wishful thinking but organizers of Lollapalooza music festival have to be pumped about the response that Daft Punk received at Lolla 07'. Therefore, organizers will book another big name DJ that will get the Househeads out to Grant Park another year!

4. Blog Music will continue to rise in popularity - possibly receive scrutiny

As well all know, 2007 was a big year for "Blog Music". The ability to get music, keep up on releases, and hear about upcoming gigs are just a few of the things that blogs devoted to music provided us in 2007 but will the record companies start to attack blogs that post music for free? Regardless, distribution of House and Electro will continue in 2008.

5. More bedroom DJs and Producers will make in big

To ignore the fact that the Myspace revolution and the internet in general has changed electronic music is completely ignorant. The big boys will have to step up their game to compete with the unknowns as the internet will continue and increase that exposure of small time DJs and Producers.

Five House and Electro Predictions for 2008

1. Deadmau5 (pronounced Deadmouse) as well as BSOD (Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) and Steve Duda) will continue to rise to greater fame.

Not that Deadmau5 didn't kick major ass in 2007 with tracks such as his remix of "Harder, Faster, Stronger" and "Not Exactly" but Deadmau5's side project, BSOD which includes Steve Duda launched some epic tracks like "This Is Also The Hook" and their remix of Armand Van Helden's "Witch Doktor."

Safe to say that Deadmau5 has more booty dropping rhythms set to start riots in 2008!



2. Electro will continue to rock clubs in 2008



I love Disco House and Deep House but hard Electro beats have found a home in clubs around the nation and will continue to beat out it's funkier counterparts in 2008. Also, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, and other traditionally "Trance" DJs will release more remixes such as Tiesto's "Lovestoned" that will be House orientated.

3. Lollapalooza 2008 will host another big name DJ



Maybe this is wishful thinking but organizers of Lollapalooza music festival have to be pumped about the response that Daft Punk received at Lolla 07'. Therefore, organizers will book another big name DJ that will get the Househeads out to Grant Park another year!

4. Blog Music will continue to rise in popularity - possibly receive scrutiny



As well all know, 2007 was a big year for "Blog House". The ability to get music, keep up on releases, and hear about upcoming gigs are just a few of the things that blogs devoted to music provided us in 2007 but will the record companies start to attack blogs that post music for free? Regardless, distribution of House and Electro will continue in 2008.

5. More bedroom DJs and Producers will make it big



To ignore the fact that the Myspace revolution and the internet in general has changed electronic music is completely ignorant. The big boys will have to step up their game to compete with the unknowns as the internet will continue and increase that exposure of small time DJs and Producers.

Fabric Albums and More RPM Coming To KRUI Automation

No offense to KRUI (!come on...everyone knows I freaking love KRUI!) but the electronic has seriously gotten NO love in the automation! Which is why as RPM Director I need to step up to the plate. Therefore, my buddy JD Riley from takeoutMARKETING has hooked me up with numerous Fabric mixes that will all be making their way to the KRUI airwaves hopefully by the end of the week! I will be uploading the mixes to the automation schedule so they will be airing at various times for the next week while we are on break!

As a reminder, SUPPORT KRUI! Check the station out on the web stream below!

KRUI Radio, The University of Iowa's Student Run Radio Station Streams

Classic Trax: Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

Released in 1999, a classic track from classic artist. Another piece of sound art from a true artists that explores sound waves as good as anyone.

Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

PS - Nice man boobs Aphex Twin!

Footie Club Map of England

This is totally unrelated to everything in this blog but since we have a ton of English readers and also the fact that I love (TRUE) Football - here ya go!

Click for a closer view!

WOW! 628 for Avant's Sex Driven!

Readers,

I cannot express how ecstatic I am about one of my mixtape's (Avant's Sex Driven for NYE 08) getting such an amazing reaction! It's currently at 628 downloads! Appreciate all the support!

If you haven't had a chance to listen download full mix below!

Avant's Sex Driven for NYE 08

Track of the Moment: T2 - Heartbroken (Thomas Gold Remix)

Ever look through your library and find a gem that you never realized was a TRUE gem? I did that the other day with this track that was released in late 07 by T2...the melodic breakdown is a thing of legends! Thomas Gold (the remixer) is definitely one to look out for in 08!

T2 - Heartbroken (Thomas Gold Remix) via Rapidshare

Essential Saturdays at The Union Bar

The Union Bar is about to become Iowa City's Mecca for hot DJs...Essential Saturdays will drop in Iowa City starting in February. The installation of a massive light system is currently underway and high powered lasers are in route from Australia as we speak.

DJ Diverse - a hot rising talent and my buddy out of Des Moines and Studio 54 and NYE 08 Union Bar performer will control the decks on Essential Saturday's maiden voyage in February. Also be sure to check Diverse out in Des Moines at Drink or in Minneapolis at Aqua!


DJ Diverse Mix - http://www.zshare.net/audio/30949824ae9460

Listings of DJs will likely be listed and announced as they are booked!

Singing in the Rain Techno Video

Show Plans - 2 hour countdown tower willing

Hey dancers annoymous - the tower as far as i know is still frozen so there is a possibility the show may be canceled if the tower is not working but if it is then there will be a 2 hour long countdown full of mixes by me hitting a variety of genres and as always getting you ready for your saturday nocturnal movements.


HERES ANOTHER MIX TO LISTEN TO IF THE SHOW IS DOWN (EXPLICIT LYRICS) - AVANT GARDE PRES. CLUB THUMPERZ



Also be sure to check out the other mixes like Jeremy's Winter Mix and Avant's Sex Driven For NYE 08 if you are in need of other beats as well!

Signal still down - I know....LAME!!!

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?

I know it sucks but the signal for the station is still not working so its pointless to do my show today...to hold you off try listening to the minimix from my previous post!

Avant’s Sex Charged For New Years 08’

Happy New Years! Enjoy it with this demo I made!

Avant’s Sex Charged For New Years 08’ (EXPLICIT LYRICS)

Noir, Black Magic - Fuck Me DJ Tool

Marcie, Neon Stereo - Fuck Me Baby Dirty Mix

Young Rebels - Human Animal (John Dahlback Remix)

Molson Malente - Fucked Up

Tom Neville – Just Fuck

Avenue D Vs. Chaos Productions – Tom Fucks Sluts on Avenue D (DJ Jay-R)

Bird Peterson – Twerk (Cousin Cole Remix)

Digitalism – Magnets

Ice Cube – You Can Do It (Bass Kleph 2007 Bootleg)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6008450e8013dd/

IC Essential Mix 12.22.07 - Dancefloor Classics

Classics
DJ Tiesto - Adagio for Strings
DJ Scot Project - Overdrive
Daft Punk - Around the World
ATC - Around the World
Jakatta - American Dream (Joey Negro Club Mix)
Kernkraft 400 Vs. Rahzel - Zombie Nation Pump It Up
Crystal Method - Bloodbath Dance
BT - Nocturnal Transmission
Armand Van Buuren - Serenity
Sander Van Doorn - Riff
Warp Brothers - We Will Survive
Benny Benassi - Satisfaction
DJ Tiesto - Traffic
Ferry Corsten - Fire
Klub Kulture - 24-7 (Styles and Breeze Remix)

Bob Sinclar - Love Generation
Soul Central - Strings of Life
Red Carpet - Alright Brad Carter Remix
Felix Da Housecat vs Pop Tart - Money Success Fame Glamour
Fedde Le Grand - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
Rent - Seasons of Love (Gomi's Lair Club Mix)
Armand Van Helden - My My My
DJ Fex - Mysterious Conversation (Tanzmann and Stefanik Remix)
Together - So Much Love To Give (DJ Dupree Pump Mix)
High Contrast - If We Ever
Deadmau5 - Not Exactly
House of Pain - Jump Around (Micky Slim Remix)

Jeremy's Winter Mix 2007

Made this mix for a buddy a few days ago - enjoy!

Tracklist:
1. Spank Rock Ft. Amanda Blank - Loose
2. Kool Kids - Pump Up The Volume (Flosstradamus Remix)
3. Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Bag Raiders Remix)
4. Kamisshake - Vodka & Cranberry
5. Crockers Vs. Salt N Pepa - Love To Push It (Ursula 100 Edit)
6. Mockin' Bird Vs. Fagget Fairys - Ja Bi
7. Patric La Funk & Oliver Moldan - Goodfellas
8. Krafty Nuts and Tim Deluxe - Bass Phenomenon (Josh David and Reed Speed Remix)
9. Lords of Shower - Uptown 2007 (Original Mix)
10. Vee Scott - Gimme Your Love (Oliver Lang and Sandro Mix)
11. Freemasons Feat Jackson 5 - ABC (Extended Mix)
12. Discokris - Night
13. ATFC - Mothership (Bart B More Remix KQ Edit)
14. Bird Peterson - Twerk (Cousin Cole Remix)
15. Phunk Freakz - Feels Good (Original Mix)
16. Armand Van Helden - Je Taime (Switch Remix)
17. Wale - Elevator (Scottie B Remix)
18. Adam K and Soha - Twilight (Original Mix)
19. Pryda - Muranyi
20. Slam - This World (Wighomy Bros Robag Wruhme Dub)
21. BSOD - This Is Also The Hook (Original Mix)

Jeremy's Winter Mix 2007

Finals Week = Lack of Post

Sorry for the lack of post readers, I'm busy as all hell with finals and haven't had a lot of time for the olde blog. Just so everyone knows we have a "Dancefloor Anthems" show coming up Saturday that you should start getting pumped for now!

IC Essential Mix 12/15/07

10. Dragonette - Take It Like A Man (Felix Cartal Remix)
9. Missy Elliot - Gossip Folks (Dirty South Bootleg Mix)
8. Buy Now - For Sale (Felix Da Housecat Remix)
7. Tomas Andersson - Washing up Shinichi Osawa Re-Constract
6. Judge Jules - Laid Bare Original Mix
5. Arno Cost and Norman Doray - Apocalypse Christian Luke Bootleg
4. Armand Van Helden - Je Taime (Switch Remix)
3. Lords of Shower - Uptown 2007 Original Mix
2. Vee Scott - Gimme Your Love Oliver Lang Sandro Mix
1. Freemasons feat Jackson 5 - ABC Extended Mix

Props to Diplo Minimix
Dj Avant Garde - Work Work Work Work
Diplo - Work Is Never Over
Kinfolk Kia Shine - So Krispy
Diplo - Do The Bartman

Darren Mase November 2007 Toolroom Records Mix

Pete Tong's Fast Trax Week 06.12.07

Mr Tong has some hot tracks for us with PVD's - Let's Go (album available at KRUI upon request)! The bedroom bedlam is an awesome duo called "Luck on Strike" - i personally look forward to hearing more from them!

Another Jackson 5 remix - Best ABC Remix Ever!

The legendary Freemasons have blessed us with another sexy remix! This one trumps their Beautiful Liar club hit from earlier this year in my book!
Freemasons - ABC (Extended Mix)

The IC Essential Mix Dec. 6, 2007

10. Make Model - The Was The Dead Soul Brothers Dub
9. Axwell Ingrosso - It's True Original Mix
8. DJ DLG - Paramount Rogerseventytwo Remix
7. Jahcoozi - BLN
6. MoHawk - Bad Girls Need Love Too
5. Tom Stephan and Martin Accorsi - Erupt (Laidback Luke Remix)
4. DIM - Is You
3. Kap10kurt - Dangerseekers (Tepr Remix)
2. Plugs - That Number (Yuksek Remix)
1. Congorock - Exodus

Leave Her Alone Mini Mix
Chris Crocker - Leave Britney Alone (Brian Reyes Drama Club Mix)
Sandy Rivera and Haze - Freak (Bart B More Big Room Remix)
Micky Slim - Wow

Short History of Early House Music Mini Mix
Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Original 12 Inch Mix)
Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body
808 State - Pacific State
Kevin Sauderson - Groove That Won't Stop
Ecstasy Club - Jesus Loves The Acid
Kc Flightt - Planet E Acid Drop mix
Armando - 151

Mixes:

Live From Fabric In London by James Murphy And Pat Mahoney

Keenen Snowed In Birthday Short Mix by DJ Diverse

From the library:
Darren Mase Feat Dirty Flavor - Dirty Playroom Radio Edit
Audrey Vanessa - Let Go TYoung Radio Edit
Boys Noize - My Moon My Man Boys Noize Remix

Top 5 Hardware Samplers of All Time