Preview three tracks from upcoming Dirtybird Players Sampler
Today we bring you a little preview of a sampler pack from Justin Martin & Claude VonStroke's dirtybird label. The dirtybird Players Sampler is a three-track compilation of some of the upcoming talent the label is trying to highlight these days
Good Morning Mix – Dirtybird Essential Selection Takeover
Last Friday night, Claude VonStroke and label partner Justin Martin took to the decks of Pete Tong's weekly Essential Selection, and just as we've seen done by the Swedes and more recently Jamie Jones and Seth Troxler, embarked on a two-hour journey showcasing their favorite tracks of the moment and featuring mini-mixes from labelmates Eats Everything and Catz and Dogz.
Dancing Astronaut’s Top 25 Underground Artists of 2012: 25-16
The underground had a big year in the US in 2012 and we only felt it appropriate to highlight some of these amazing artists independently from potentially bigger or more commercial artists in the dance music world today. We considered the year these artists have had in terms of production, live sets, and overall influence. We also generally picked artists we love and admire; artists we feel are extremely important to pushing electronic music forward. This list of 25 names includes legends and young guns alike, but we can assure you that every single one of these artists is incredibly talented and is well worth a listen or a trip to a club for a live set.
Infinity Ink – Infinity (Claude VonStroke Remix) [Preview]
Teaming up with the respected Crosstown Rebels imprint, Claude VonStroke's take on Infinity Ink's "Infinity" has reached "Essential New Tune" status on Pete Tong's famed Radio 1 show not once, but twice. The track -- which is centered around a punchy bassline and retro-like vocals -- meets in the middle of gloom and groove -- giving it the proper dose of weird that we've come to expect from Claude.
Electric Zoo Day 2 Sneak Peek: Maya Jane Coles, Chris Liebing, and Claude VonStroke take over the Sunday School Grove
Sunday School has come to represent the standard of quality music within the world of pure house and techno. From deep soulful house by Maya Jane Coles, to unforgiving techno from Chris Liebing, to booty-bass tech house from Claude VonStroke -- these showcases will prove to be more of a musical experience than your run-of-the-mill DJ set. Read past the break for our full breakdown.