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Jump Jump Dance Dance + Grum

If you’ve been following our site over time, you know how much we support the mighty Grum. Originally from Scotland, but now transplanted in Leeds – England, the young man continues to churn out essential remixes and innovative original productions. Here is just another example…

Los Angeles based electro rockers Jump Jump Dance Dance have already received some good feedback on the blogs for their recently leaked track ‘Do It For Love’ and are following up with the release of their first actual single. the post-punk flavoured ‘synths versus guitars’ anthem called ‘Show Me The Night’ will be out on etcetc. soon. Discodust favorite Grum delivers a great remix to ensure that both indie and electro-dominated dancefloors are covered.

Jump Jump Dance Dance + Grum

DJ Mix: Phonat – Live at Milk

Recently acquired from Phonat’s website, here is a live DJ mix by the man himself from a January 2010 gig at Milk Club (Italy) available for your listening and downloading pleasure.

DJ Mix: Phonat – Live at Milk

DJ Mix: Treasure Fingers – Live at Muse

Treasure Fingers is a hot name in the nu disco/indie/funky house scene with backing from the likes of Fool’s Gold, and a developing legion of supporters that is stronger than most. Check out what the hype is about with this recent live DJ mix he dropped at Muse – Washington DC for the District Ignition crew and their essential weekly Snatch Rewired!

DJ Mix: Treasure Fingers – Live at Muse

Video: Gramophonedzie – Why Don’t You

Here we have the official video for Gramophonedzie – ‘Why Don’t You’ – which has been a smash single for the San Francisco record label Guesthouse Records. The video is extremely creative, and if you haven’t heard the track…well, let’s just say its a great weapon to have in the collection.

Video: Phonat – Love Hits The Fan

The uprising Italian star re-transplanted in London continues to simply blow our minds – this time with his 2nd single from the critically acclaimed album self-titled release “Phonat”. ‘Love Hits The Fan’ is the new tune and from the moment we heard the album release a few months back, we knew this one was special. Here is what Nathan Taylor of The Young Punx had to say about the release:

The video is cut to ‘Love Hits The Fan’, the next single release to be taken from Phonat’s debut album, ‘Phonat’. Like the video for ‘Set Me Free’ it was directed and produced by Rocco Pezzella, Andrea Staiano, Francesco Castellani for the “Savants Collective”. ‘Love Hits The Fan’ will be released within 10-weeks with a clutch of remixes including cuts from Bestrack and Sharooz, plus a brand-new club version from the man himself and ‘Love Hits The Fan’ Part 2!

Hal Ritson of The Young Punx / MofoHifi @ MIDEM 2010

FunkyHouseMusic.com favorite when it comes to innovative forces in dance music, Hal Ritson expresses his thoughts on the ever-shifting social media landscape and how music artists can leverage the emerging advantages of the growing trends.

On Saturday 23rd January, the world’s leading music industry conference, MIDEM, was kicked off by a panel discussion with Hal Ritson of The Young Punx and Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls discussing the artist’s perspective on new models for the promotion of music in the digital economy. Other speakers following included Pharrell, Ed O’Brian of Radiohead and Fallout Boy.

Hal Ritson of The Young Punx / MofoHifi @ MIDEM 2010

Ben Watt [Audio] – Interview

InTheMix.com.au conducts an audio interview with the head of Buzzin’ Fly Records and all around house legend Ben Watt on what to expect in 2010…

DJ/producer and head of the revered Buzzin Fly stable, Ben Watt has long since transcended his original status as part of the Everything But The Girl duo, going on to become one of underground dance music’s most loved figures in the UK. In the opening weeks of 2010, it’s business as usual for the Buzzin’ Fly crew and they’re putting out just as much beautiful music as ever – and these days, taking up most of Ben Watt’s time.

Ben Watt [Audio] – Interview

ATFC – In The House – London ’10

ATFC lays down the next Defected mix CD with a wicked track list injected with personal edits, forgotten gems, and Defected classics!

ATFC delivers 2 discs of the freshest worldwide house music complete with exclusives and classics sprinkled throughout the mix. CD1 includes the brand new ATFC release (‘Computer Love’) as well as an exclusive from Copyright (‘Someday’). Also included is the massive 2009 Ibiza smash ‘I Called U (The Conversation)’, a future house music anthem from Dennis Ferrer (‘Hey Hey’) alongside huge big room sounds from Steve Angello and Erick Morillo.

CD2 kicks off with an exclusive new remix of Reboot’s 2009 hit ‘Enjoy Music’ by rising Italian / Shoreditch talent Riva Starr, Osunlade’s underground killer ‘Mirror Dance’, a brand new cut from DJ Gregory, Mark Knight and Underworlds epic ‘Downpipe’, ATFC’s remake of the Strictly Rhythm classic ‘Spark Da Meth’ before finishing on a classic from arguably London’s biggest dance music act; Basement Jaxx and their 1997 Brixton bomb ‘Fly Life’.

ATFC – In The House – London ’10

Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 03

Mike Balance returns to ‘Hatiras Presents’ to rock our ears with the freshest in electro and funky house!

‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week. And don’t forget – support the music by purchasing downloads from Beatport, iTunes, etc.

MP3 Link: Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 03

Redroche Meets Primal Scream For Some Uptown Booty

Redroche Meets Primal Scream For Some Uptown BootyA fantastic re-fix of Primal Scream’s ‘Uptown’ to great effect – the end result is a super french filter-house anthem that will be the toast of DJ sets and setting floors on fire…

Online Link: Redroche Info Page

Groove Armada – I Won’t Kneel (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix)

Groove Armada - I Won't Kneel (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix)The new Groove Armada single just got the Treasure Fingers treatment, and they are giving it away (in handy radio edit form) for you all to enjoy.

Online Link: Groove Armada – I Won’t Kneel (Treasure Fingers Epicwave Remix)

Video: Sharam Jey – In My Blood (Official Album Trailer)

Video: Sharam Jey - In My Blood (Official Album Trailer)Check out the preview video and get a glimpse of what the producer has in store for us!
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DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Slovenia – 9/1/2009

mixtapeFresh new DJ mix from Jay-J…

Live From Slovenia – 9/1/2009

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Seoul – 12/26/2009

mixtapeCheck out this new DJ mix from Jay-J…

Live From Seoul – 12/26/2009

DJ Mix: Jay-J – Live From Stereolab – 11/15/2009

mixtapeFresh new DJ mix from Jay-J…

Live From Stereolab – 11/15/2009