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My New Label and ISM’s 15th Birthday
So it’s been a busy summer. Both of these items technically happened already, but I didn’t have a chance to write about them. I also owe everybody a ton of record reviews from the last few months,...
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Three Twitch Feeds That Must Remain Post Pandemic
We have almost made it past the pandemic here stateside. Businesses are reopening shortly, and that means live events will take place soon. Over the past fourteen months I have found the time to be...
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Spring Is In The Air
The weather is starting to warm up and the vaccine is rolling out quickly in the US, giving hope for a summer that will feel a bit more lively than last. My little outdoor party squad with Eric Justin...
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Bandcamp: Gimme All Your Lovin’
I take a look at Bandcamp’s new crowd-sourced record pressing operation, and the implications of it and their business model on independent music. In a 12 months behest with relentless negativity, one...
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Music 2020
Shackleton / Zimpel – Primal Forms [Cosmo Rhythmatic] Best 15 minute+ pagan jazz workouts. Mario Acquaviva – Notturno Italiano (Ron Trent dub) [Mother Tongue] Best little-known Italian boogie record...
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PLEASE STOP THROWING RAVES IN THE SEWER
2020 I have seen the worst of lots of people in San Diego regarding the dance music scene. Promoters specifically are willing to risk their following’s health for the sake of a few dollars. I get it...
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Samhain Special mixxx / DDR – Show Recordings
For the last couple of years I have been co-hosting, alongside Shane O’Meara, Feathers Glued To Your Face, Bringing Firepower, a 2hr, monthly radio show on Dublin Digital Radio (DDR). In a Dublin that...
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Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
I recently found myself watching an old Boiler Room stream – artist irrelevant – and was struck, more than ever, by how awkward the whole situation was. It was one of the more enthusiastic and less...
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A Whole Lot (of nothing) Going On + New Music
I guess this post serves as some sort of coming out of retirement with regards to my writing here on ISM. It has been over 2.5 years since I wrote about new releases on here or anything else for that...
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2019 According to Pipecock
Yeah, so here it is. My year end wrap up. 2019 has been a weird one. I’ve been mostly off FB and Tw*tter, and even before that I had blocked most dance music media and any hipster or trash...
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WEST COAST HAPPENINGS AND THINGS
Can anyone tell me how the game of DJing has become a popularity contest? I am noticing lots of New Jacks expecting to headline events, and demanding respect without putting in any work. I am not...
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West Coast Happenings
Summer in San Diego was quite fruitful for Rhythm Nation San Diego. We made it two years and had quite an event at Kava Lounge with Master Kev, Taylor Houseman, and I. As well, hosted LADYMONIX for a...
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Upcoming Things And 5 Questions With Master Kev
It’s been two years since I have started Rhythm Nation San Diego. So before I start I’d like to say thank you to a few people. They are as follows: Thomas Cox, Ricardo Miranda, Cordell Johnson, Rick...
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MOVEMENT WEEKEND PARTIES AND THINGS
Every year around this time I get excited to go to Techno City. The anticipation is always high because Detroit is such a wonderful place. The music is always incredible, and the people very genuine....
View ArticleCurrent Wave American Dance Music
A lot of my favorite current dance music is made by cats who have been in the game for a long time. Theo Parrish, Kai Alcè, Glenn Underground, etc. While these guys remain at the top of their game and...
View ArticleDance Music Needs More Brothas And Sistahs
So as of late I have had many discussions about black dance music being hijacked. Yes it has been stolen away from us and in many cases we are to blame. Soulful underground American dance music is no...
View ArticleSUMMER IN SAN DIEGO
Well it’s been quite sometime since I wrote something, as I have had quite the writers block. Not knowing what to say or write about I have been going on with the everyday routine grinding. The summer...
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DEMF Weekend 2018 Wrap Up
Big Strick, Teflon Dons, Jay Simon, Generation Next, Pipecock, James Duncan, and Jwan Allen at the end of The Summit Festival weekend in Detroit is always a good time, but for whatever reason over the...
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EXCURSIONS DETROIT 2018
Every Memorial Day Weekend, the world of dance music converges on Detroit to pay homage to the city’s long heritage and musical traditions. Deep in the underground a party called Excursions draws...
View ArticleYou Booked Your Homie For Your Party And That’s Why It Was Whack…
How many times have you gone out to that party with a “dope lineup” expecting to have a brilliant night only to come back home wanting something different or something more? How many times have you...
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