Last Saturday, Club Infinity hit the top floor of Santos Party House for their second edition of bass-driven musical talent and merriment. Carrying on the festivities that had begun with HARD on Governor’s Island earlier that evening, heat stricken music lovers came flooding in to revel in some heavy beats and cranked up air conditioning.

Kicking off the night’s event was Brooklyn’s own Dre Skull who warmed up the dance floor, building momentum to carry the crowd into Dave Nada’s set of “Moombahton” tunes. While most dance music producers take tunes and speed them up in their sets, Moonbahton essentially takes Dutch house and screws it down to create an almost reggaeton inspired sound. While this might sound strange in words, the aural translation is anything but, as evidenced by the incredible reception from the packed dancefloor. Popular tracks like The Crystal Method’s “Block Rockin’ Beats” and A-Trak’s remix of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “Head Will Roll” were reworked and slowed to 110bpm, blending seamlessly in to one another to create a fluid yet eclectic set of dance music.

Hitting the decks after Dave Nada was Kingdom, bringing in more Latin and Hip-Hop inspired rhythms to his set. After he started breaking into Juke tunes at around 3am, pure madness broke out as the stage suddenly became an impromptu block party, with a crew of dancers breaking out some serious footwork and party-goers in full costume pumping their fists and busting moves. Finally, Los Angeles’ Nguzunguzu made an appearance as a surprise guest after spinning at HARD earlier that evening, taking over Santos just as the party hit it’s peak at around 4am. With this caliber line-up, special guests, and energy from the crowd, we look forward to seeing what Club Infinity will bring us next time around!

Hailing from far-off Melbourne, Australia, Andrew Szekeres, Vincent Vendetta and Daniel Stricker, otherwise known as the Midnight Juggernauts, shook the stage of Santos Party House for another outstanding event courtesy of Fixed this past Thursday with their energetic performance of live instrumental dance music. They were joined on stage by HEALTH, who warmed up the expectant crowd, anxious to get their feet moving and heads bobbing.

In a triumphant exhibition of musical exuberance, the Aussies performed using a range of instruments with each band member utilizing multiple tools. These included (among others) multiple sets of drums and keyboards, drum machines, bass and vocals, thereby creating the hybrid sound of electronic experimental rock music they are so known for. Showcasing both material from their new album like their single “Vital Signs” as well as old favorites such as “Road to Recovery”, the Midnight Juggernauts managed to communicate to both old fans and those just tuning in. Parallel to the vivacity of the music was the energy of the artists themselves ebbing and flowing with that of the crowd, which had been reduced to one big heaving mess of sweat by the end of the show.

Hot off the May 28 release of their second full length album, The Crystal Axis, the Midnight Juggernauts rolled through New York City as part of their ongoing tour, which is set to continue to California, head back to their motherland, and finally cross the pond to take on the United Kingdom. Check out out the full list of coming tour dates on their Myspace.

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This is the one we’ve been waiting for all summer, Breakage and Zombie Disco Squad join our Trouble & Bass family at Santos Party House, Thursday July 29th! We of course have you covered with all sorts of free goodies, check below…

After seeing Breakage tear down the White Room at the Winter Music Conference and most recently at Fabric in London, it is clear why his critically acclaimed album, Foundation, is such a great success. This man continues to switch up styles with production layers uniquely ranging from jungle roots to drum & bass while fusing bits of dub and ragga into your bass vein. If you are still not convinced, have a listen to his outstanding Essential Mix from January below.

Breakage Essential Mix 1.5.10 [Download]

London natives Lucas Hunter and Nat Self of Zombie Disco Squad push house music into new dimensions bringing a fresh perspective to a worn out genre.  Taking cues from African rhythms, Balie Funk, hip-hop, tech and fidget house, these boys throw one hell of a party. Check out the mix below they made for Diesel Japan and if you are craving more like we are, be sure to visit their mix page for a whole slew of listening pleasure.

ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD – MIX FOR DIESEL JAPAN

We have a very special contest set up for HiFi readers. Two tickets for the show plus your very own Mishka x Trouble & Bass shirt. And wait, we also have a limited 7″ from Drop the Lime’s side project Bad Lupo Grande. To enter the contest through our website, fill in all fields below and click “Enter Contest”. It’s one entry per person, but you can double your chances of winning by sending THIS MESSAGE via Twitter. You must be following both @HiFiCartel and @Troubleandbass to be eligible to win. The contest will close on Tuesday, July 27th at midnight. Advanced tickets are $10 HERE…Good Luck!

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Last Thursday at Santos Party House, Fixed brought two European electro acts from the opposite end of the spectrum: Pantha Du Prince (Germany) and Dada Life (Sweden). Pantha Du Prince delivered a well-paced live set with an extensive set-up that included two laptops, a variety of mixers, MIDI controllers, and other contraptions that we can’t even identify. Fixed residents JDH and Dave P acted as cross faders between sets, helping the audience make the transition from Pantha Du Prince’s minimalist set to Dada Life’s hard electro. Clearly having a blast behind the decks, Dada Life’s infectious energy was reciprocated by the crowd. Check out their remix of “Symphonies” by Dan Black below, one of the many highlights of the evening.

Dan Black featuring Kid Cudi – “Symphonies” (Dada Life Remix)

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In spite of numerous complications that could have spelled disaster, Fixed and Trouble & Bass came out on top with yet another great party at Santos Party House. We’ll admit that the combination of acts – Dominique Young, Class Actress, Calvertron and Rico Tubbs – was a little odd, but each delivered with fantastic results.

The Trouble & Bass Crew (sans AC Slater, who is currently on tour), kicked things off and manned the decks between sets. Dominique Young was the first guest to take the stage with a sassy electro-tinged hip hop set, followed by Class Actress’ low-key breed of new-wave pop.

Then came the bass. Calvertron’s set was off to a deliciously melodic start with Doorly’s remix of “Counterpoint” by Delphic. As he progressed into heavy wobbles, the crowd lost control, moving and thrashing across the dance floor. Rico Tubbs laid the bass on thick, confirming my assessment of his “midas touch” on tracks like “Cold As Ice” by Foreigner, “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, “No Security” by Crookers, “Innocence” by Nero and “Party Up” by DMX. He was a master on the CDJs, expertly scratching and manipulating the music, and by extension, the audience.

I could go on and on about how great the party was, but the photos pretty much speak for themselves. Don’t miss Trouble & Bass on July 29, when they once again team up with Fixed and Santos Party House to bring special guests Breakage and Zombie Disco Squad, and be sure to check out our recent interview with the Trouble & Bass Crew HERE.

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From the moment we set foot at our first Trouble & Bass party, we were hooked. It was their three-year anniversary blowout at Le Poisson Rouge last September, a party that was packed to capacity with a line of people outside, hoping to get in on the madness. With the help of featured guests Skream and Benga (who crowd-surfed, much to the audience’s delight), the Trouble & Bass Crew had the crowd going from start to finish. It was a truly fantastic introduction to Trouble & Bass, a night that AC Slater remembers as “the definition of a good T&B vibe”.

Luca Venezia (Drop the Lime), started throwing parties under the Trouble & Bass moniker during his college years at Bard, but it wasn’t until 2006 that he started the incarnation of Trouble & Bass that we know today. After a six month stint in Berlin, Luca returned to New York and teamed up with Vivian Host (Star Eyes), Math Head and Zack Shadetek to fill a void in the New York City music scene. “At that time, genres like bassline, dubstep, and grime weren’t really being played in New York, especially not at the same party,” Vivian says of the musical climate of the time. Luca adds, “we started as a party in basement warehouse spots in Brooklyn and eventually progressed into a band of DJs and a label.” In 2007, Patrick Rood (The Captain) was brought on board after the departure of Math Head and Zack Shadetek, and about a year later, Aaron Clevenger (AC Slater) clicked with the crew at a gig in Brooklyn, rounding out the foursome.

Luca’s vision was “to bring the energy, the fun, and dancing back into New York nightlife.” Mission accomplished. Nearly four years later, Trouble & Bass has thrown dozens of parties that have featured massive DJs and producers from around the globe, but events are just the tip of the iceberg. Trouble & Bass also consists of a record label, has a publishing deal in the works, and an upcoming clothing line that will be produced exclusively through Mishka. Put more formally by Patrick, who counts ‘label manager’ among his many roles in the crew, “Trouble & Bass is a multi faceted company that specializes in the advancement of music through the artillery of heavy bass.”

And there you have it. Trouble & Bass has several exciting projects lined up for the summer – Supra 1 recently released their first single, “Still Believe”, and next week, 77 Klash will release his long-awaited EP, Shadow of Death, produced by Drop the Lime and AC Slater. Drop the Lime’s new single, Sex Sax, is set for a June 22 release, along with a music video produced and directed by The Captain. AC Slater’s Calm Down Trilogy EP is coming out in August, and features a double pack Serato vinyl designed by Dust La Rock (Fool’s Gold).

After the jump, read our interview with the Trouble & Bass crew, CLICK HERE for a collection of our Trouble & Bass photo galleries from the past year, and for your listening pleasure, we’ve included the Trouble & Bass crew’s collective Smashcast below (subscribe/download HERE).

Smashcast 006: Trouble & Bass Crew

Don’t miss the Trouble & Bass crew tomorrow night as they take over Canal Rubber at Santos Party House with Calvertron, Rico Tubbs, Class Actress, Dominique Unique Young and JDH (Fixed). Advance tickets HERE.

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Last night, Simian Mobile Disco’s Jas Shaw took over the decks at Santos Party House for one of the best Fixed parties of the year. The party drew a sizable crowd that included Armand van Helden, Telli Federline of Ninjasonik, Alex English, and more. As always, Fixed residents JDH and Dave P held it down with solid opening and closing sets.

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BPitch Control label boss, fashion designer, international DJ and recording artist Ellen Allien will be dropping by New York City this Saturday for Fixed at Santos Party House. She just released her fifth solo full-length, Dust, and continues to push the envelope of electronica as pop. This Saturday will be a special one as she takes us on a journey through outer space beats and minimalistic vocal buzzs. Fixed’s JDH & Dave P will be the supporting cast on May 29th.

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to this once in lifetime occasion, one pair through Twitter, and one pair through our site. Enter the contest after the jump…

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This Thursday, UK duo Simian Mobile Disco will return to New York City for their quarterly residency with Fixed’s JDH and Dave P. Last February’s kick-off at Le Poisson Rouge was nothing short of a rager, and we expect the same when the party moves to Santos Party House on May 27.

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to this massive event, one pair through Twitter, and one pair through our site. Enter the contest after the jump…

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