Blog: Soul Clap

Ok, it's time to jump forward 2 years. As I said in Part 2 , the swinging beats and vocal stabs on Mr. Van Helden's mid 90's productions defined the new garage house sound of NYC and ultimately shaped UK's "Sunday Scene", but it was in '96 that he really kicked it into high gear by speeding up the tracks, adding jungle/d&b style basslines, huge breakdowns and chopped and stretched vocals to the mix. The UK DJs had basically been playing the NYC style pitched up and with the bass jacked up, so Armand's new work just [...]

We did this mix in 2006 for our annual WMC giveaway at the time we didn't know it was the first in a series, but this one is much more on the house/techno tip than volume 2. It kind of marks the beginning of our transition into using more tech sounds. It's also the first time we did tons of edits for a mix. Make sure to pay attention to the Chicago mixmaster style intro. Tracklist 1. Soul Clap's Great White Hope Intro 2. Johnny Dangerous - Emerald City (Doc Martin's [...]

We did this mix in 2006 for our annual WMC giveaway at the time we didn't know it was the first in a series, but this one is much more on the house/techno tip than volume 2. It kind of marks the beginning of our transition into using more tech sounds. It's also the first time we did tons of edits for a mix. Make sure to pay attention to the Chicago mixmaster style intro. Tracklist 1. Soul Clap?s Great White Hope Intro 2. Johnny Dangerous - Emerald City (Doc Martin's Sublevel [...]

We've been slacking on the blog because there has been so much going on. Now pictures are up so you can see what has been taking up all our time. Here are 90's Jam pics, here are my pics and here are Yubi 's pics from D.O.T.C. and pics from our DJ set with DMC (yes him ) will be up as soon as we get 'em. If anyone has pics from any of our parties make sure to shout so we can link. While we're on the subject I want to [...]

Who needs nu-raves when old-raves still look like so much fun! On a more important note, Saturday is our big outdoor party, D.O.T.C. And alot of people are excited. By people I mean the Boston Phoenix and the Boston Globe Calendar (no link online, but pick up yesterdays globe and flip through the calendar for the feature). It starts at 7pm and goes til 1am, it's outside and there will be a taco truck so come PARTY! Speaking of old-rave, there will also be [...]

Who needs nu-raves when old-raves still look like so much fun! On a more important note, Saturday is our big outdoor party, D.O.T.C. And alot of people are excited. By people I mean the Boston Phoenix and the Boston Globe Calendar (no link online, but pick up yesterdays globe and flip through the calendar for the feature). It starts at 7pm and goes til 1am, it's outside and there will be a taco truck so come PARTY! Speaking of old-rave, there will also be [...]

Ok, just woke up from a week long blog coma. Sorry to keep all the Armand fanatics at bay. So next up we've got Armand's first releases on Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Recs , both of which ironically are back in buisness. For those that didn't know, Strictly partnered with Defected UK for a 2007 relaunch with new mixes of Wink's Higher State of Conciousness and a new single from Todd Terry. Anyways, back to AVH, who's so rediculously diverse that we're giving you [...]

So I was gunna do all Armand's '94 house works in one post, but there are too many tunes and the 4 labels he was on are too long to fit in one line of the post title. So I'm breaking into 2 parts, but here's a little info that applies to this post and the one coming tomorrow. 1994 was the year that Armand broke out and defined the hard edged new garage sound that carried him and NYC's house labels through the mid '90s and ultimately played a huge role in the creation of the entire UK [...]

I'm a little late on this, but the often mentioned D. Day had an interview with dance music legend (and one time Boston representative) Armand Van Helden last week in the Phoenix. It's a great piece, with some choice Boston history (including the roots of the Loft and shouts to DJ Bruno ) and some reflections on the new album Ghetto Blaster , which brings Armand as close to his hip-hop roots as he's been since 1997's often overlooked Sampleslaya album. Remember, this dude's first releases were on party break institution [...]

Tonight is the ultimate ultimate for dub/techno/minimal fans in the northeast. First of all, as I've said before Deep Space, Francois K's Monday event at Cielo is the best, second of all tonight is one of the biggest events there ever. So if you are anywhere within 1000 miles of the meat packing district you will go there tonight. I think this is as good an opportunity as ever to do a ROOTS&FUTURE on these legends because there ain't no sound of now without the sounds of these deep ass Germans. History lesson: Moritz Von Oswald & Mark [...]

Last week we had the opportunity (thanks to Dave Day ) to throw down a live set of house and techno classics as part of Harvard Radio's 12 hour roots of house and techno marathon hosted by this dude and his boy William. They called it "From the Autobahn to I-94: The Roots of Chicago House and Detroit Techno" but we kind of took it a little broader with alot of NYC tracks and some UK stuff. It felt great to dust off some old vinyl and throw down a live mix on the radio. All the [...]

Got this in my inbox today... I just don't get it, how is it that overseas parties are so star-studded that they don't have one big name, or two, but four or this case six! spread out in four rooms! B.B.E. Records appears to be cashing in on the kings of series to present what appears to be their biggest party ever with Jazzy Jeff playing Hip-Hop and Soul in two rooms, Spinna playing Hip-Hop and Soul and House in three rooms, Joe Claussell , Keb Darge AND a Techno room [...]

• DJ Kon - BBE European Radio Mix

Got this in my inbox today... I just don't get it, how is it that overseas parties are so star-studded that they don't have one big name, or two, but four or this case six! spread out in four rooms! B.B.E. Records appears to be cashing in on the kings of series to present what appears to be their biggest party ever with Jazzy Jeff playing Hip-Hop and Soul in two rooms, Spinna playing Hip-Hop and Soul and House in three rooms, Joe Claussell , Keb Darge AND a Techno room [...]

I'm starting to really get pumped for Alix Alvarez on Friday . If you're not familiar, the SOLE channel label is a crucial player in carrying on the sound of NYC deep house. Alix's production is mad versatile, but no matter if he comes tracky, dubby, melodic or full vocal its ALWAYS deep. What stands out in my mind as some of his finest is the work he's done with vocalist Arnold Jarvis . Arnold Jarvis - Rising Into Joy DOWNLOAD [...]

This is really episode 10 cause of the Classic Series 1 . So we're celebrating with a VERY SPECIAL guest mix from Boston's most jaded most determined (and probably best) techno dude guy. None other than the one and only Pat(ricio) Fontes . That's right just like Sergio, this dude is Portuguese and that's why we put a Mr. before his name (rumor has it that these 2 sirs will be taking over Wednesdays at the infamous Phx Landing too. Watch this space). Yeah. Pat loves what he does and he eats punk ass fake toy [...]

This is really episode 10 cause of the Classic Series 1 . So we're celebrating with a VERY SPECIAL guest mix from Boston's most jaded most determined (and probably best) techno dude guy. None other than the one and only Pat(ricio) Fontes . That's right just like Sergio, this dude is Portuguese and that's why we put a Mr. before his name (rumor has it that these 2 sirs will be taking over Wednesdays at the infamous Phx Landing too. Watch this space). Yeah. Pat loves what he does and he eats punk ass fake toy [...]

We just keep hitting you with new features dunduns! This one is kind of a no brainer: DJ charts. I think we'll do it at least once a month (but probably more often) with our selections and guest selectors and Sergio (because all he does is sit on the couch and find new music). Sergio Santos' May Chart (in no particular order): Chelonis R. Jones - Helen Cornell (Stefan Goldmann Mix) - Systematic Soylent Green & Roman Flugel - La Forza (Radio Slave Remix) - Playhouse Koop - I [...]

We just keep hitting you with new features dunduns! This one is kind of a no brainer: DJ charts. I think we'll do it at least once a month (but probably more often) with our selections and guest selectors and Sergio (because all he does is sit on the couch and find new music). Sergio Santos' May Chart (in no particular order): Chelonis R. Jones - Helen Cornell (Stefan Goldmann Mix) - Systematic Soylent Green & Roman Flugel - La Forza (Radio Slave Remix) - Playhouse Koop - I [...]

Welcome to a new mp3 series appropriately titled BLOW YOUR BRAINS... why is it that we punish ourselves with music? what is it about the quest for all that is utterly smashing? I mean it hurts... bad... sometimes it even makes us sick ! Anyways, heres tunes that will piss your neighbors off, make your Mom mad and are guaranteed to step your big room game up! Not bound by time, not bound by artist, just bound by abrasiveness and pounding! Enjoy! Deetron [...]

Welcome to a new mp3 series appropriately titled BLOW YOUR BRAINS... why is it that we punish ourselves with music? what is it about the quest for all that is utterly smashing? I mean it hurts... bad... sometimes it even makes us sick ! Anyways, heres tunes that will piss your neighbors off, make your Mom mad and are guaranteed to step your big room game up! Not bound by time, not bound by artist, just bound by abrasiveness and pounding! Enjoy! Deetron [...]