I've been DJing for about 4 years now and have owned the 'DJ tool' Mixed in Key for 2 of those years. So why the fuck haven't I used it properly till now?! It works amazingly well and although I would prefer to be able to hear keys in my head myself, if it improves sounds then I shall continue with it.Soundcloud is something I came to just after this christmas, and boy is it a little gold mine. Some of my favourite artists don't have a Soundcloud but those that do have links to Beatport, iTunes or to free downloadable tracks. It's a great way to preview songs as well and the interface is simple and easy to use. Sign up, 'follow' your favourite musicians and it just spreads. Some of the more unknown producers also post a lot of stuff to Soundcloud and although there is a lot of shit, like I said... dig for that gold and you'll find it.
Last year I managed to pick out the 100-1 winner of our fabled and Grand, National horse race. Admittedly i've been betting on the race since I was able to read, so my strike rate isn't all that good, but here are some musical long shots that will also be very big winners for you.
Ok, so Ellie is here. I know McMess from The Smoothest Gooch liked the Russ Chimes remix, so here is a little twist to it and an example of Soundclouds' greatness.
A lot of love to Chemical Jump who with this post (Click here to go to the amazing songs) provided my set in the backward town of Chippenham with a lot of bass heavy choons. Of particular note from the post linked above are 'Dirty Talk' and 'Four Floors'. BIG stuff from Diplo and Laidback Luke.
One last treat is from Nero. Dan Stephens and Joe Ray continue to bring the sound of Dubstep, D&B and whatever else, to the cream of the UK's crop. Which is Illustrated by the fact they are doing three under 18 gigs in the Southwest including one in Bath in the coming weeks. Under 18's fucked on cheap cider, pills and Vodkat, wandering the streets after there bedtime... sounds like a perfect scenario for my housemate Will.
Enjoy that sun by the way. It'll be gone by June/Summer.