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CineSpace Hollywood closed down this past week to re-open this Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 as Dim Mak Studios with a new side entrance. Dim Mak Tuesdays was a destination for bands and artists like Uffie, The Editors, Kid Cudi, Digitalism, The Presets, Boys Noize, and Friendly Fires to get their start with Dim Mak leader Steve Aoki at the helm.

Press:
LOS ANGELES – Dim Mak founder and world renowned DJ/Producer, Steve Aoki will unveil his latest project, “Dim Mak Studios”. The dual format venue, live show and nightclub, will continue to host Tuesday nights presented by Dim Mak. Dim Mak Studios has taken the liberty of presenting entertainment on any night of the week, live acts or spinning DJs.

Premiering Tuesday, Feb. 8, Dim Mak Studios will launch “The Loft”, a weekly “pop-up party” happening every Tuesday. The Loft’s grand opening is sure to deliver a prime party with the Official ‘Cut Copy- Record Release” featuring secret guests, Uproot Andy, Samo Soundboy (Trouble & Bass), Them Jeans and new Dim Mak resident DJ Heavy Accents. Party attendees will be entering through a new rear entrance on Cosmo.

After 7 years of successful music showcases, this new venue venture will provide an interesting opportunity for Dim Mak to flex it’s auditory and design muscle.

Looks like a fresh benchmark for Dim Mak has been set.

DIMMAK.COM OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“After 7 years of bringing you the most progressive and cutting-edge music with “Dim Mak Tues- days”, a new project by Dim Mak and Founder/Owner Steve Aoki is here! “Dim Mak Studios: The Loft Series” is a new party, with a new face, same focus to bring you the next “IT” bands and DJ/producers from around the world, but only here for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. “The Loft” will run from February through August, and is expected to win over your hearts every Tuesday at Dim Mak Stu- dios!”

Kye Gibbon aka Foamo, the 22 year old DJ/Producer from High Wycombe, UK has quickly risen to superstar status with his remixes and productions for some of the top artists in Dance Music. Foamo can be found all over the UK and Europe, and has toured Australia, America & Canada along with many guest mixes on BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM and other stations around the world. His residency at the Chew The Fat! club in London and at We Love Sundays at Space in Ibiza have created quite the stir with his legendary sets.

his productions and remixes have been supported by many DJs such as MSTRKRFT, Armand Van Helden, Diplo, Kissy Sell Out, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Pete Tong, DJ Zinc, DJ Craze, Bloody Beetroots, Crookers, Drop The Lime, Steve Aoki, Zinc, & many more…

We’re excited to have this DJ set from Foamo rocking out the Hard ElectroHouse, Fidget, Nu Disco madness!

Enjoy!

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We have a couple of passes for one lucky reader in the UK who wants to attend a night at Together. Just post in the comments and we will randomly choose one reader next week to receive the passes.

Together Season One kicks off on Friday 12th March for a series of events at the Coronet Theatre with an amazing lineup over the next few months.

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Peo De Pitte aka Häggström hails from the city of Stockholm, Sweden. After moving to London Peo has also been running his very own label FlatOut Records, the main home for releases of his two aliases Peo de Pitte and Haggstrom.

His trademark combination of rare groove beats and cutting edge synth action has resulted in making Peo one of the most exciting new producers to emerge. With remixes and releases on labels including U&A, Fingerlickin’, Global Underground, LOT49 and Champion Records it is no surprise that he has won huge support worldwide.

In just one year he managed to have massive support from Sinden, Laidback Luke, Fake Blood, Crookers, Jamie Fanatic, Loose Cannons, Trevor Loveys, MJ Cole, Calvertron, Matt Darey, James Zabiela, Kissy Sell Out, Stonebridge, Micky Slim, Elite Force, Evil 9, Foamo, Andy George, Nom De Strip, Stupid Fresh, Matt Darey, Plump DJ’s, Afrojack, DJ Icey, Tittsworth, Meat Katie, Utah Saints, NAPT and others.

Here Peo delivers a Dirty Bangin’ mix of Big Electro Techno tunes that would be right at home in a massive club or underground warehouse.

Enjoy!

Podcast: Download (Duration: 43:28 — 59.7MB)

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Solid Bump Records continues to expand the label’s sound with a timeless collection of deep filtered disco house and dirty edit funk! Featuring the Solid Bump artist roster of White Girl Lust, DreDay, and newcomer Laberge (Vancouver) — the release is sure to knock. The selection harkens the sultry groove of days past while staying in tow with SBR’s commitment to infusing classic and current club sounds

Additionally, they have done an awesome tongue-in-cheek “disco-mercial” promoting the release.

Bonus FREE mp3 Download!

Exclusive Laberge Song!

Recently signed Solid Bump artist Laberge is a champion of the filter house sound. Using a complex palette of samples and rough beats he updates the sound that made acts like Thomas Bangalter and newer artist like Louis La Roche. Below is an exclusive unreleased track to help you open your ears. It uses an infectious funk disco loop to make a song that will get dancefloors ignited with it’s high energy level.

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MP3: LABERGE – GIMMIE YOUR LOVE

The Otus from Eks is another new DJ Controller to enter the game, but this one definitely has some features I’d like to try out in person if we can get a test unit in here. A few features that really stand out to me are the ability to control 2 decks with just the one controller and the touch sensitive pitch ribbon. This sleek new DJ controller can be had for 649.00 € via the Eks Website.

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