10 tracks to celebrate the End of the World
Well, as predicated by the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, it’s the end of the world as we know it. Unfortunately, only one of us is John Cusack, so the rest of us have no choice but to party into oblivion. At least we can thank the Mayans for conceding doomsday to a Friday. To accompany Armageddon, we have provided a list of tunes that will add appropriate theme music to the backdrop of imminent annihilation. Hopefully, you can find consolation in their uplifting message. Godspeed.
Dog Blood – Middle Finger (The M Machine Remix) [Preview]
As if Boys Noize and Skrillex's spontaneous collaboration, Dogblood, wasn't enough, the former-Pance Party members turned enigmatic electro outfit The M Machine run "Middle Finger" through a gauntlet of acid house growls and electro grit. The result is a wildly energetic, squealing, kick driven production that cuts off just before it really kicks off. This is one of those previews that ends way too soon, good thing it will be out on OWSLA new music distribution service The Nest in the next few weeks.
The Grammys announce 2013 nominees, Diplo receives Producer of the Year nod
Dance music's presence in last year's Grammy awards was undeniable, marking the first time a DJ had been nominated for the Best New Artist category. The DJs and producers who were big in our world had finally crossed over into mainstream relevance by way of Skrillex's five nominations and three wins. Although there doesn't seem to be any milestone entries this year, Diplo's nomination for Best Producer is an accolade that is long overdue. Only three highly-recognizable dance music artists were nominated in 2012, but this time around there's a much healthier selection. But does anyone know who the hell Al Walser is? or did we just get trolled by the Grammys?