In Session

In the abstract, this can be understood as a series of organized sound waves selected to induce a state of maximal hedonism.

download: Destructo - Stand Still (Original Mix)



download: The Juan Maclean - Happy House (Original Mix)



download: Major Lazer - Get Free feat. Amber (What So Not Remix) <-- bonus points for being crazy unique



Boys Noize's tribute to Donna Summers. Whatever that dude is drinking, it's working.
download: Boys Noize - Donnastag



Absolutely gorgeous and amazing track off of Justin Martin's Ghettos & Gardens album, which you ought to buy if you haven't already. Or at least be sure to check out the song 'Butterflies' too.
download: Justin Martin - Don't Go (DJ Version)



This next one, in the right context, is simply a dancefloor destroyer of untold proportions. Now, I know that Jamie Jones is as good of dj as anyone out there (#1 in the world isn't too shabby), but for whatever reason I've never been particularly engaged by any of his productions or remixes. A week or two back in San Francisco though, Maceo Plex dropped this one at around 4AM and the dance floor absolutely WENT OFF. It was probably the highlight of the set for me. After rummaging through tons of remixes the next morning, I couldn't find the right one so I kind of forgot about it until I stumbled across it today. ITS TIME FOR THE PERKYOULATER
download: Cajmere - Percolator (Jamie Jones Vault Remix)



Nic Fanciulli with that thumping TEK AUS on this one, showing why they love him so much at Space Ibiza. We like him too.
download: Radio Slave feat. Danton Eaprom - Grindhouse (Nic Fanciulli Remix)



"Deep House Provokes Thought. The Real. Deep Shit. Let's Get Back To The Raw."
download: Kerri Chandler - Back To The Raw (Ruff Mix)



I first discovered Bubba in a Gesaffelstein mix, and since then he's definitely lived up to that high level of sheer lunacy you'd expect from anything associated with Gesaffelstein, although his style is decidedly on the deeper side of things. And every track with his name on it somehow seems almost overflowing with bass. I'm not complaining. This new remix from him is probably my favorite effort of his so far. Check out more Bubba on Beatport.
download: Kasbah Zoo - Show Me (Bubba'S Show This Mix)



Stay Classy,
Augustus

dirtybird Residency at U Street Music Hall ft. Justin Martin & Ardalan 11.17.11

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Listen up. Tomorrow night, dirtybird Records takes over U Street Music Hall with some of those bouncy, bass-infused house sounds that have made the San Francisco based label so famous. This is the beginning of a beautiful union, as tomorrow night inaugurates a quarterly dirtybird residency at U Hall: something we here at Bright & Shiny have been incredibly excited about since its announcement. Beats come courtesy of house heavyweight Justin Martin and recently-signed whiz kid Ardalan. [Dirtybird head-honcho] Claude Von Stroke's set at U Hall this past summer was one of the best nights in recent memory, and I assure that tomorrow night is not to be missed.  Details and bonus bass after the jump.

Claude VonStroke at U Street Music Hall, Washington, DC 8/3/2011

Last night, the nation's capitol was fortunate enough to be blessed by the bass-laiden sounds of deep tech house maestro, Claude VonStroke. The Dirty Bird label boss and world-renowned DJ took over U Street Music Hall with a devastating selection of thumpin' jams and good vibes that had the dance floor pulsing well into the wee hours of the morn. NOTE: All songs in this post must be played loudly and with sufficient bass (read: LOTS) or you're literally missing the whole point.

Download: Claude VonStroke - Chimps (Re-Edit)


His performance reinforced why he's properly revered around the world as a DJ and pioneer of the bass-fueled sub-genre of modern house. His set ebbed and flowed with the distinct touch of greatness, as we found ourselves marveling at the unique sounds percolating from of the speakers one moment, and then jacking uncontrollably the next.

Download: Claude VonStroke & Justin Martin - Beat That Bird (Original Mix)


At no point in the three hour, genre-defying set did Claude let up, feeding the packed dancefloor consistently with some of the best tracks I've ever laid ears on. Not once did he let the knowing smile fall from his face as he poked and prodded the fine people of DC with beautiful bass and wondrous treble.

Download: Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid of Detroit (Original Mix)


At one point I suggested he play "Battle for Middle You" by Bright & Shiny All-Star Julio Bashmore, an artist Claude is credited for discovering and a track that I've been playing non-stop since May, but have never had the fortune of hearing in a club setting. I held a desperate message up to the DJ booth, thinking now might be my chance to hear it with the full force only a PA can afford you, but Claude met my plea with only a smile and a shrug, as if to explain that the song simply wouldn't work right then. I didn't mind, as the man clearly knows way more than I do about every subject in the universe, and I encouraged him despite it.

Download: Julio Bashmore - Battle For Middle You (Original Mix)


Later on, around 3AM as his time was winding down, Claude did something up there I'll never forget and can't quite explain.  As I heard the wonky "wow-wow's" of "Battle for Middle You" jump brashly from the speakers I went mental, yelling and screaming at the top of my lungs... And others joined me as the track crescendoed, sending the club into a bass-fueled frenzy. Claude of course had the good sense to the play track all the way out, providing the perfect end to a phenomenal set of retro-future house music.


SIR REAL