This Friday, July 30th, Webster Hall will be sculpted into bass heaven with Nero and Gaslamp Killer, while our favorite NYC trio, Ayres, Catchdubs and Jubilee, bring their flashing lights rave goodness to the stage. This is one not to be missed, period.
Last time we caught the mother fucking Gaslamp Killer, he delivered an epic sermon of cosmic bass that melted our brains in Brooklyn. Vaulting hip-hop into another dimension, GLK’s eccentrically dizzy dj sets wrap riddims around your soul while his hair keeps up the tempo. Have a listen to this mixtape from last year which Flying Lotus tells us is his first glimpse into the mind of GLK.
The Gaslamp Killer – Brainfeeder Podcast [Download]
Nero brings their internally bruising drum & bass and dubstep riddims straight across the pond to damage your ear drums. Remixing eveyrone from The Streets to Beyonce, these boys are poised to bring out the bassface in everyone. Check out one of the their hugest anthems from this year…
This past Friday’s installment of GBH’s Girls & Boys party at Webster Hall featured JFK of MSTRKRFT, 12th Planet and St. Mandrew, along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English and Rekles. These jockeys came well prepared, playing to a packed house and owning the tracks they spun. Having covered many shows at Webster Hall, a venue with a rich history that has catered to artists like Bjork, Mick Jagger, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte and even Elvis Presley, I always imagine moments of fervor in accordance to our electronic preferences and performances due to periodic tastes in terms of music, and JFK of MSTRKFT captured this essence.
When I think of MSTRKFT, I think of the Ontario duo who curated a platform that blends electro house, dance pop, electro punk and even rap with hard beats. In light of the famed and historical hallmark, Jesse F. Keeler (aka JFK) delivered behind the decks, with highlights that included crowd control as he weaved in and out of mixes like a maze. On guard behind the decks, his fingers never left the knobs. As if he were curing a constant itch, he caressed the decks with the right touch, and every seamless beat and transition that followed erupted out of the speakers like an explosion with rhythm. A madman behind the table, he was the cleric in charge of an audience that wanted to move and dance, and surely, there wasn’t a still body in the crowd. He played a heavy French house set, but added infusions among the mix that included MSTRKFT’s mixes of “Heartbreaker” featuring John Legend and “Bounce” featuring N.O.R.E.. Overall, the high-energy set involved tracks that heightened the dramatic sense of the space – to the glee of the audience. The result was a well cultivated set and session that served as a contemporary representation of the historical venue, and we were glad to catch this one.
For a night with a plethora of acts, including AC Slater, Neon Indian, Arthur Baker, Rekles and Alex English, headliner Moby took the prize. With over twenty years of experience under his belt as DJ, singer-songwriter, and musician, Moby showed he hasn’t lost a beat, and the audience at this sold-out Girls & Boys party couldn’t agree more. With a set list that included the Hijack remix of “Blow up”, Zodiac Cartel’s “Rave is King”, Steve Agnello’s vocal mix of “Raining Again” and a remix of “Porcelain” among others, Moby kept the audience in constant motion.
Welcome to the new Fridays. The forces behind our favorite weekly party at Webster Hall are teaming up with legendary UK-based producer Arthur Baker (Chaka Khan, Afrika Bambaataa, New Order) to bring us “Planet Rocka”, a series of DJ-driven events headlined by top artists in electronic music.
In addition to Arthur Baker, this Friday’s kick-off event will feature DJ sets by Moby, AC Slater and Neon Indian, along with John Bourke (Trash Yourself), Alex English and Rekles.
Admission is just $1 before midnight on the HiFi Cartel guest list, so make sure you RSVP (CLICK HERE), and get there early… It’s going to be a huge night.
On Friday night, DJ Craze wowed the crowd at Webster Hall with an incredibly diverse set that flowed between hip hop, reggae, drum n bass, electro and dubstep, seamlessly integrating the genres with his masterful scratching skills. 12th Planet was up next, demanding that the crowd match his unending energy, and because an NYC dubstep party wouldn’t be complete without some Trouble & Bass action, The Captain and Star Eyes rounded out the line-up along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English and Rekles.
Last Monday, LCD Soundsystem rocked Webster Hall with their second “surprise” NYC show in the span of a week. They kicked off the sold-out show with “Pow Pow”, which along with “Drunk Girls” and “I Can Change” was one of three new songs that they played over the course of the night. Led by an animated James Murphy, their hard-hitting performance was backed by a full band, including three percussion set-ups.The set list included songs from their eponymous debut album, including “Tribulations”, “Movement”, and their first single, “Losing my Edge”. The mosh pit got started during “Us v Them” from their sophomore effort, Sound of Silver, and continued throughout the show.
James Murphy promised the crowd that they would “play everything by the time we’re done… with New York”, referring to their upcoming three-night run at Terminal 5. They ended the set with the crass version of “Yeah” before taking a break. The encore included “Someone Great” and “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House”. Murphy jokingly announced that their final song would be a Jay-Z cover, before launching into “New York, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down”.
LCD Soundsystem’s upcoming Terminal 5 shows on May 20 and 21 are already sold out, prompting them to add a third show on May 22. Get your tickets HERE.
The line outside Webster Hall stretched around the block on Friday for what turned into an epic night. Girls & Boys resident DJs Alex English and rekLES had the crowd going crazy early on with a rare dubstep set. Kid Sister took the stage at around 1:15 and performed several songs off her debut album, including “Right Hand High” and “Big ‘n’ Bad”. For the encore, Rusko took over the decks as Kid Sister performed his remix of “Pro Nails” along with “Step”, which he produced.
MeanRed had it right when they described Rusko as the “tasmanian devil of dubstep” – his boundless energy had him moving so fast it was sometimes difficult to capture the moment on camera. The audience had no problem keeping up, throwing sweaty fists into the air and gyrating to Rusko’s wobbles.
Last night, Pendulum descended upon the main ballroom of Webster Hall to unleash a killer high-energy set. This was the first time since we started going to Girls & Boys over a year ago that we saw a drum and bass performance, and the crowd was most definitely digging it. The night also featured DJ sets by Felix Cartal and LA Riots, along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English, Rekles and Gavin Royce.
Next Friday, Girls & Boys brings us dubstep impresario Rusko, with a live performance by Kid Sister. RSVP HERE for $1 reduced admission before midnight.
It was a day that Webster Hall faced destruction. Armed with the heavy artillery of dubstep, Hudson Mohawke, Caspa and Benga came prepared for a battle in sound this past Friday. Facing complete annihilation, the audience surrendered to the takeover by the musical madmen who came for carnage.
Hudson Mohawke, the youngest UK DMC finalist at the age of 15 (under DJ Itchy), showcased the skills that make the 23-year-old Glasgow native a prodigy. His beats and twisted warps behind his Serato and Ableton set inspired hands and cell phones in the air. When he played his dub-step rendition of Ludacris’ “How Low” the floors rumbled with bass and movement from an audience who responded. The beacon of the night, the young producer shook the halls with a thunderous roar – leaving the audience without a moment to spare. In battle, a general never sends the entire army all at once; he delivers his blow in calculated waves. Just when the audience thought they’d had enough, Caspa emerged.
Every army has its knight in shining armor, and in this battle his name is Caspa. With a name that is synonymous with the dubstep genre, his work moves and inspires other producers. When he’s not running three labels and releasing some of the tastiest remixes, he’s producing and churning out albums. Introduced by Rod Azlan, the crowd went crazy as he took the stage. At the height of the night’s madness, he dropped a dubstep version of deadmau5 and Kaskade’s “I Remember” and La Roux’s “Bulletproof” that sent the audience into frenzy. In a finishing move, he played his remix of Rusko’s “Cockney Thug, ” making way for the general of the night, Benga.
Dropping monster “chunes” and pushing the speakers to the max, Benga caused some uncontrollable head bops worthy of thrashings. His select tunes not only shake frames, but they can also make the heart tremble. Like a rush of adrenaline, his baselines are not for the faint hearted. An artist on the stage, he took presence in front and behind the decks to the delight of the crowd. Like a conductor, he kept the audience and swung them back and forth as he transitioned to heavy “grime” that contorted faces. This fight was clearly won, but what good is a victory without the rest of the troops to celebrate? To close the night, Caspa joined Benga for turns as they transitioned to drum and bass. Till the lights went out, no life was spared at this Friday’s installation of GBH and Meanred’s Boys & Girls party.
In spite of the rain, Webster Hall drew a sizable crowd for their weekly Girls & Boys party, featuring DJ sets by Wolfgang Gartner, Designer Drugs and Disko Dali.
Last time we caught the mother fucking Gaslamp Killer, he delivered an epic sermon of cosmic bass that melted our brains in Brooklyn. Vaulting hip-hop into another dimension, GLK’s eccentrically dizzy dj sets wrap riddims around your soul while his hair keeps up the tempo. Have a listen to this mixtape from last year which Flying Lotus tells us is his first glimpse into the mind of GLK.
Nero brings their internally bruising drum & bass and dubstep riddims straight across the pond to damage your ear drums. Remixing eveyrone from The Streets to Beyonce, these boys are poised to bring out the bassface in everyone. Check out one of the their hugest anthems from this year…
