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“This week Rebel Rebel brings you, DiscoStep, another banging hour of continuously funky wobbly and brain tingly dance music with everything from disco to dubstep”

Tracklist

1. Duck Sauce – aNYway
2. Calvin harris – Ready For The Weekend (Fake Blood Remix)
3. B. Rich – Make Me Dance feat Reese
4. Dragonette – Fixing To Thrill (Villains Remix)
5. Alexander Robotnick – Disco Sick (Tensnake Remix)
6. Gucci Vump – Sha! Shtil! (L-Vis 1990 Remix)
7. Noob & Brodinski – Cajou Club
8. Drop The Lime – Set Me Free (Harvard Bass Remix)
9. Armand Van Helden – Je T’aime (Riva Starr ACID 80 Mix)
10. Spencer And Hill – Cool (Afrojack Remix)
11. Round Table Knights – Belly Dance (Mowgli Remix)
12. Zinc – Jekyll & Hyde (feat. Angela Hunte)
13. Magik Johnson – Move (Jesse Rose’s Made To Play Edit)
14. Riva Starr – Bubble
15. Joachim Garraud – Are U Ready (Roman Salzger Mix)
16. Hostage – The Slave
17. Emalkay – When I Look At You
18. MSTRKRFT – Heartbreaker (12th Planet Remix)

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So the cool kids already know this, but Hard Haunted Mansion is back this year for one of the best two nights of techno and electro.  We’ve already posted the preview for Friday’s headliners, and Saturday’s lineup is just as amazing.

Justice: The French duo is back for their second year in a row at Hard Haunted Mansion. Justice has a solid reputation for putting on amazing shows that keep the beat bumping and the kids dancing.  If you didn’t see them before at Street Scene ’08 or last year’s Hard Haunted Mansion, then they should no doubt be the set to see on Saturday night.

“Phantom II (Boys Noize Remix)

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Crookers: The Crookers are one of the many acts that were unable to play at the recent Hard Summer disaster. Nevertheless, these Italian DJs will be there this Saturday to light up the dance floors with their crazy mixes and fuzzy beats. These guys are definitely worth seeing so don’t miss out!

“Wassup (Crookers Remix)”

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Major Lazer: This collaboration between DJs Diplo and Switch has been making lots of waves with their electro/dub/hip-hop style.  They played at the Electric Daisy Carnival early this past summer and have been spreading their unique sound. Be sure to see them this Saturday and, based on Diplo’s past shows, expect some “guest appearances.”

“Pon de Floor (Feat VYBZ Kartel)”

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Steve Aoki: Another amazing DJ who was unable to play at Hard Summer. Steve Aoki is one of LA’s best DJs and even owns DIM MAK Records, the record label that promotes the Bloody Beetroots. Steve Aoki is famous worldwide and after you hear him live, there won’t be any question as to who he is.

“I’m in the House (Feat. Zuper Blahq/Dub Instrumental Mix)”

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Basement Jaxx: This British duo has been pumping out dance floor hits since 1994. The distinct soul of 90′s dance music clashed together with the modern fuzz and blips of electro recently came together in their latest album Scars. They sure to bring the party vibe to their set so don’t miss them!

“Twerk”

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Hey everybody. Hope you like this week’s installment of I <3 Techno. This week we’ve got even more stuff to keep you dancing throughout the weekend as well as a guest appearance by The Greek from Audiophiles Anonymous.

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“Actuel” Mr. Nooze

“Baggy Bottom Boys” Jokers of the Scene

“Jerk It (JFK/MSTRKRFT Remix)” Thunderheist

“Stuck on Repeat (Fake Blood Remix)” Little Boots

“Get Down” Jack Beats

“Ok (Yuksek Remix)” Sh*t Disco

“Cheap and Cheerful (SebastiAn Remix)” The Kills

“Oh My Beau Gigolo (Ahllex Remix)” Ravage! Ravage!

“Let Me Back Up (Crookers Remix)” Don Rimini

“Starter” Boys Noize

“Take My Hand (Mustard Pimps Remix)” Steed Lord

“Sierra Leone” Mt. Eden Dubstep

“Rebel Rebel Presents: The Acid Test. A continuous mix recorded live for USD Radio. Step inside the eye of your mind.”

Tracklist

1. Felix Da Housecat – Jack U (JFK feat. Diddy Edit)
2. Sidney Samson – Riverside (Afrojack Remix)
3. Electrixx – Tetris
4. Udachi & Jubilee – Paypur (Original Mix)
5. Herve – Who Da Champ – Original Mix
6. Hostage – Murder Rocket
7. Trumpdisco – 1971
8. Boys Noize – Jeffer (Para One remix)
9. Erol Alkan & Boys Noize – Death Suite
10. Mike Mind – Acid Machine
11. Zombie Nation – Mystery Meat Affair (Shadow Dancer Remix)
12. Noob & Brodinski – Peanuts Club (Renaissance Man Ph 7 Remix)
13. Kid Cudi featuring Kanye West & Common – Make Her Say (Nadastrom 88 Dub)
14. Chuckie – Let The Bass Kick (Joachim Garraud Remix)
15. Acid Girls – Lightworks – Harvard Bass Remix
16. MayBB – Touring In NY (Short Tour Edit)
17. Rusko – Cockney Thug (Caspa Remix)

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“Il to Destroy”  The Bloody Beetroots
“In Da Club (The Disco Villains Remix)”  50 Cent
“Escape”  The Toxic Avenger
“Positif (Audionite Remix)”  Mr. Oizo
“Star Guitar (Streetlife DJs Remix)”  The Chemical Brothers
“ZZT (Justice Remix)”  Lower State of Consciousness
“The Numbers Song”  Acid Girls
“Knobbers”  Crookers
“Greel”  SebastiAn
“I Want U (Jence Remix)”  Azzido da Bass
“I Love Techno”  Soulwax

So recently we had the privilege of email interviewing Bob Rifo, the man behind the oh so hard, oh so heavy electro duo known as the Bloody Beetroots.  This Venetian master of fashion and music has been remixing, producing, and putting together the most energetic and hard live shows.  Being as huge of a fan as I am, I was no doubt giddy when we got his response.

What lead you guys into DJing?

It’s just another string to my bow…. the challenge is to bring the spirit of punk to electronica.

How do you like working together as a duo during your live sets?

The whole Bloody Beetroots live and dj set thing started when I brought Tommy aboard.
We still get on! Besides, with the mask, I’m not always sure it’s him (joke)

What is it like working with Steve Aoki and Dim Mak records?

Steve is our biggest fan and its mutual. He really gets it and it’s a pleasure and an honour.

Your sound seems to be a little bit harder and more aggressive than other acts.  What kinds of influences lead you to that distinct sound?

It’s because we come from hardcore punk, not house!

With the many techno/electro acts out there today, has the release of your new album Romborama helped to define your style and set you apart?

This is for others to say. All I can say is that it’s a very honest album and reflects what I’ve been doing and feeling over the last three months.

What do you hope listeners and concert-goers will take away from both your music and live performances?

Very very strong emotions

What’s the story behind the venom masks?

It comes from the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th Century Venetian form of social satire in the theatre. They all wore masks on stage. Add Spiderman to the equation and you have the Bloody Beetroots. Masks create larger-than-life comic-book characters. It’s exciting.

Your fans in Los Angeles sorely missed you at HARD Summer this past August. How did not being able to play for them make you feel?

Hey…. it’s about doing what’s possible, too! Thanks for the kind words. I missed them too.

Hard Haunted Mansion is coming up in a little over a month.  What do you hope to bring to this show?

Expect the unexpected.

Bob Rifo is no doubt a very intriguing man. He brings a very unique aura to his music and shows that incorporates very different aspects of musical and artistic culture, from his interest in classical music, to his strong connection to hardcore punk, to even his adoration of comic books.  As far as having the stylistic vision to influence the electro genre, very few can measure up to Bob Rifo.

“Ill to Destroy (Bloody Beetroots Remix)”

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Ariel and Adrian present the first playlist of the semester to satisfy all of your pounding techno needs.  The playlist includes some epic remixes that are good for your mind, your body, and your soul… even if it does melt your brain.  An awesome song that you gotta listen to is Parachute ending by Birdy Nam Nam.  It’s produced by Justice and it’s awesome to the max.

1. Aurora (Shinichi Osawa Remix) – Alex Gopher
2. Zumbi (Nujax Remix) – Major Lazer
3. The Parachute Ending – Birdy Nam Nam
4. XR2 (Bill Eff Remix) – M.I.A.
5. Let’s Buy Happiness (Proxy Remix) – Boys Noize
6. Danse en France (D.I.M. Remix) – Fischerspooner
7. Heads Will Roll (Ryan Nexus Remix) – The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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So this summer I’ve been listening to a lot of different remixes and I decided I’d put together a little montage of my favorite remixes of some fairly well known songs. But, if there’s one track you must listen to, make sure that it’s the remix of Time to Pretend.

“Atomic (Glass M. Remix)” Blondie

“Killing in the Name Of (sebastiAn Remix)” Rage Against the Machine

“Thunderstruck (Crookers Remix)” ACDC

“Hey (Diplo Remix)” The Pixies

“Gives You Hell (Bloody Beetroots Remix)” The All-American Rejects

“Hold Your Head Up (Soulwhacked Remix)” Argent

“Walking on a Dream (Hiiters Remix)” Empire of the Sun

“Time to Pretend (High Contrast Remix)” MGMT

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Who’s excited?  I’m excited.  Who should be excited?  Anyone who’s going to HARD Summer this coming Saturday.  This awesome lineup is ready to blow minds with DJs that will lay down only the hardest and fuzziest beats and buildups.

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS: If there’s one act I will definitely not miss this weekend, it’s this masked duo’s set.  With a sound and style to rival those of Justice or Crookers, it’s no doubt that these guys are ahead of the contemporary electro curve.  They killed their last appearance at Coachella a few months ago, and I’m positive they’ll serve up something even more epic this Saturday.

“Warp 1.9 Feat. Steve Aoki”

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CHROMEO: These guys are probably the coolest and flashiest dudes on the bill.  I don’t know if it’s just because I’m a big fan of 80s that draws me to Chromeo, but they know how to make their 80s style of synth and funk sound really good. A little fun fact, Dave 1 of Chromeo is actually brother to A-Trak, who is also on the bill for this weekend. If you’re for a little funk to dance to, go see their set this weekend.

“Fancy Footwork”

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BUSY P: Former Daft Punk manager, Pedro Winter aka Busy P has been at the forefront of the recent French electro movement. He also currently owns the Ed Banger record label, which has produced acts such as Justice, Sebastian, Mr. Oizo, and Uffie.  I actually had a chance to see some of his set at Hard Haunted Mansion this past Halloween, and I have to say he’s definitely worth seeing.

“To Protect and Entertain (Crookers Remix)

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A-TRAK: Kanye West’s tour DJ and one of the best turntablist DJs around, A-Trak is looking to bring a fresh hip-hop style to the lineup.  I have yet to see him live, but based on his track record I’m positive he’ll show up and rock the place.  If you haven’t already checked it out, look up Ariel’s recent interview with A-Trak to get a better feel for what this guy is all about.

“Say Whoa”

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CROOKERS: I saw these guys last Halloween at Hard Haunted Mansion and they put on a very good show.  The thing I love about these guys is that they can literally take anything and turn it into a hard hitting club hit.  Whether it’s their famous remix of Kid Cudi’s “Day n’ Nite” or their remix of ACDC, these guys know how to crank out heavy hits.

“The Salmon Dance (Crookers Wow Remix)”

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SEBASTIAN: I have seen SebastiAn once before at LA Detour Fest in 2008 and I have to say I liked what I saw.  He may be a little bit more avant-garde than most DJs, but he still puts on awesome shows and sets.  It would definitely be worth your time to check him out or any of his various remixes.

“Motor”

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CRYSTAL CASTLES: This Vancouver based duo has all the blips and synth that anyone can want.  I missed Crystal Castles at Hard Haunted Mansion and hopefully I can get a chance to see them this Saturday.

“Crimewave”

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STEVE AOKI: Steve Aoki has been LA’s premier DJ with his pounding club beats and epic stage presence. The founder and owner of the DIM MAK record label, Aoki’s sounds are found in the sounds of fellow label artist such as The Bloody Beetroots. His set at HARD SUMMER should do nothing less than keep the beat pumping and keep kids moving.

“Licky (Work it Out)”a

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UNDERWORLD: Underworld has been in the electronic scene since the 1980s. If you are looking for the classic, feel good, trancey techno show, this is the set to see. Underworld is sure to bring a less aggressive, yet unique style of music to a line-up that could possibly melt your brain.

“Holding the Moth(Audiojack Remix)”

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