February 2012
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EVENT: DUB101 Richmond feat. BASSDREAD, Mike...
Tomorrow night Overtone Promos and Badass Raves are bringing what promises to be one of the next biggest party nights in RVA night life: DUB101 Richmond. The first show will feature some local favorites like Mike Phear, BASSDREAD, and Sugadadde who’ve all previously rocked speakers in this town to huge success. See you all tomorrow!
We’ve passed through 5 cities so far, selling out...
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PHOTOS: Steez Promo pres. Rusko w/ Bassjackers at...
Last night was the craziest Monday night we’ve had in… well… probably ever. Judging by how many people were in attendance last night, we’re going to assume that just about everyone living in Richmond who reads this blog was at Steez Promo pres. Rusko w/ Bassjackers, and we’re also going to assume that you’re all dying to see these photos. Lucky for you we...
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STREAM: Nick Thayer's 'Like Boom' EP (OWSLA)
Today Skrillex’s OWSLA releases an EP from it’s first Australian signee, Nick Thayer. His Like Boom EP is among the most radio-friendly additions to the OWSLA catalog, with infectious tracks spanning Hip-Hop, Electro House, Dubstep, and more. This is definitely one of the most enjoyable compilation releases I’ve heard in some time and is absolutely worth checking out. Stream it...
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GIVEAWAY: 2 FREE Tickets to Rusko w/ Bassjackers...
We threw out a tweet about it yesterday, but today we’re hosting a contest to win a pair of tickets to Rusko w/ Bassjackers at The National. That’s right. Two tickets worth $50. Free. Rules after the jump!
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES:
1. You must be following Dope On Plastic on Twitter.
2. You must retweet THIS.
3. After retweeting, tweet @Dope_On_Plastic the answer to this...
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VIDEO: SKRILLEX GRAMMY COMMERCIAL RELEASED
As you guys know, I’m up in NYC for the week with Skrillex’s Mothership Tour again. Tuesday night was Webster Hall with AC Slater, last night was Pacha NYC with Sazon Booya (got some dope video of the night HERE), and tonight is a secret WeSC collab show with my boys Nadastrom. I’m too scared to ask what’s going on Friday, and I’m not sure I would remember tomorrow...
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EVENT: Steez Promo presents RUSKO w/ Bassjackers...
I’m not sure if you guys remember the last time Rusko came through Richmond over a year ago, but even then the line was around the block before the doors opened. For anyone who has ever seen Chris perform, you know there’s nothing quite like it. The guy slipped a disc while performing in Australia and had to cancel the rest of his tour. Talk about a high-energy show.
Even if Chris...
January 2012
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VIDEO+DOWNLOAD: Bassnectar Fall 2011 Tour Recap...
I had the great pleasure of working alongside Lorin Ashton (aka Bassnectar) more than a few times over the course of the last year (Bonnaroo and STARSCAPE, among other tour stops). I just heard from PR that he had his best year ever, selling more tickets than any other EDM artist who toured in 2011 (even names like Tiësto). Lorin has been one of the nicest producers I’ve had the pleasure...
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VIDEO: Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick ft. Skin -...
I know we just posted the track a few days ago, but this video is so trippy we just had to throw it in as a follow up. It follows the recent EDM trend of other-worldly visuals and futuristic motifs à la Justice’s ON’N’ON music video. Skin, the vocalist of the track, takes the ambiguous leading role of some singing celestial being under the control of experimenters Morillo and...
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UPDATE: "That's what I like to hear!"
So as I’m sure a lot of you have already heard, the black on black DOP tanks just arrived from the shop, so those will be getting mailed out first thing next week! Special thanks to everyone who ordered one, we’ve never sold out so fast! Be sure to send us a photo of you wearing your tank and we’ll throw you up on the site! Just a word of caution: with great power comes great...
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VIDEO + DOWNLOAD: Pretty Lights - We Must Go On
Derek Smith, aka Pretty Lights, has just released a new track titled “We Must Go On” along with a self-made music video. It’s a soulful hip-hop jam, laced with a vocal hook that is uplifting, reflective, and optimistic. The video expresses and channels emotions in a beautiful collage of shots that capture little moments in people’s lives, from the joyous, to the innocent, to the...
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VIDEO PREVIEW: Midnight Conspiracy's "Eye Live"...
Midnight Conspiracy, one of my favorite producer/DJ groups hailing from Chicago, just let loose a video preview for their new “Eye Live” laser set up. I’m sure you all recognize their logo, the pyramid eye, so just imagine that 15ft tall and COVERED IN LASERS. You’ll have to see it to believe it.
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Listen: Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick ft. Skin -...
Receiving its exclusive world premier on Pete Tong’s legendary BBC Radio 1 show, ‘If This Ain’t Love’, produced by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick and with Skunk Anansie’s Skin on vocals, is set to provide one of the biggest house tracks of the year. Due for release on February 14th, the track is a heady combination of dance floor dynamite and raunchy, sex-infused...
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Download: MiMOSA's Future Trill Mix + Nigga's in...
Although he’s been on a hectic US tour, playing dates with both Lunice and Kastle, MiMOSA has found time to whip up an exciting new mix for you to download. As premiered by URB last Thursday, the mix covers some of the latest bass-oriented tracks as well as several of his orginal productions from his album Sanctuary. Download and tracklist after the jump!
1. NiNA SiM0NE – Don’t Let Me Be...
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Download: Diplo - Sirius/XM "Blow Your Head" Mix...
Once again, Diplo has put up a stellar mix for download for the MAD DECENT heads in all of us. This one brings the kind of variety we’ve come to expect from the self-proclaimed ‘crunkest DJ in the world’. It has bmore club, latin beats, and even Florence and The Machine thrown in there. Download it and give it a spin. Tracklist after the jump.
Diplo - Sirius/XM “Blow...
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"Ain't nothing like a good house party"
Friday night I had an unofficial early birthday party at some friends’ house in collaboration with local dubplate slingers and friends, GOD MADE DIRT. My actual birthday is Monday, but I’m not a fan of waiting to celebrate. It was an unbelievable night with how many people showed up, how crazy it got, and how great it was seeing so many good friends in one place. Thanks to everyone...
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R.I.P. Mehdi Favéris-Essadi (Mehdi Forever Minimix...
Mehdi Favéris-Essadi, better known as DJ Mehdi, the beloved ‘papa’ to Ed Banger Records, would have turned 35 on today, January 20th, had he not passed away in a terrible accident on September 13th of last year.
This mix was put together by Alain Macklovitch (A-Trak), a close friend and collaborator of Mehdi’s, in memory of his life.
I only met the man once (I took this shot...
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VIDEO: Justice - ON'N'ON (dir. Alexandre Courtes)
Today french electronic duo Justice released their latest music video to their track ON’N’ON. For those of you who have heard the single, you can expect the same transcendent, surreal feel to be present throughout every aspect of the video. The entire thing is a continuous linear flight through a crazy space-like darkness inhabited by the kind of strangeness you would expect from...
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Merch: DOP Tanks in Black on Black (50 print...
I know it’s the middle of January, but thanks to popular demand I’m happy to announce that we’re bringing back the tank tops you guys loved so much last summer—the two runs we did sold out as soon as they were printed—but this time we’re introducing another limited colorway: black on black. We’ve already been slammed with requests via Facebook and Twitter since...
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SOPA is what the Mayans were trying to warn us...
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VIDEO: KOAN Sound - Funk Blaster (dir. Scott...
For those of you who haven’t already heard about KOAN Sound (OWSLA), this is about as good an introduction as it gets. This is the video for the lead single off of the Bristol-based duo’s new EP, Funk Blaster. I could try to describe to you what their music sounds like, but it’s so unique that it’d be just as easy to list everything it DOESN’T sound like. It’s...
December 2011
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UPDATE: Shout out to all the folks who actually...
So I am now OFFICIALLY back in Richmond. I got back to town from my week in NYC yesterday morning but almost immediately headed out to DC for Tittsworth/Hot Pink Delorean at UHall last night—so as of about 8AM I am now back in RVA… until the 29th when I ship back out to NYC with Alex for New Years Eve with Nero, Avicii, and Deadmau5. Shout outs to Sazon Booya, Tjani, and Dillon Francis for...
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Dillon Francis/SKISM/Alvin Risk/Tjani @ Webster...
You guys have been on my ass about it, so I took the time out of MY VACATION to get these edited and uploaded before leaving NYC. Friday night was insane. I can’t put it in words. If you were there, go tag yourself in the album and relive the night. If you weren’t, enjoy those tears of envy.
Link to the photos after the jump!
PHOTO ALBUM: Dillon Francis/SKISM/Alvin Risk/Tjani @...
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LINK: UPCOMING EVENTS →
Just threw some more events on the “Upcoming Events” list! They’re all up and down the east coast so there could be something going on near you. Check them out and get your shit lined up for ringing in the new year!
- Erik
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UPDATE: And yes, we ICE'd Dilly last night.
Now that I’m officially off for the next month, it’s time to get to work. Last night was Dillon Francis, SKISM, Alvin Risk, and TJANI at Webster Hall—and yes, we ICE’d Dilly (photos on the way). I think I’ll be spending a few days up here in NYC, and tonight I’m catching my moombahton homies Sazon Booya back at Webster’s BASSMENT. I’m trying to waste my...
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VIDEO: Мишка D.A.R.T. Fall/Winter 2011 Teaser...
Мишка D.A.R.T. Fall/Winter 2011 Teaser Video from Nightbomb on Vimeo.
Nightbomb (who happens to be my uncle) just did this sick time-lapse video for Мишка’s D.A.R.T. Fall/Winter 2011 line. It’s all shot from a helmet cam he built and features almost two straight days of the photoshoot. Check it out!
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VIDEO: Dillon Francis is dissatisfied. (Scion AV)
Dilly we love you. God I miss this tour.
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Download: Math Hoffa feat. Method Man - Double...
Yesterday one of my favorite producer/DJs, Udachi (of Party Like Us Records), hit me up telling me about a little Math Hoffa/Method Man gem he had been working on with stems given to him by his friend (and the producer of the original track) J. Glaze. As he very well puts it, his remix of Double Barrel is an unexpected, but welcome addition to my archives. As he puts it, “think big beat,...
November 2011
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Download: Dillon Francis - "BBC RADIO1 Takeover...
BBC RADIO1 just released for download a new minimix by my homie Dillon Francis. Here’s what he has to say about it:
“Amazing words from Flux Pavilion on here… I’m so happy I got to be featured on his RADIO1 TAKEOVER. He’s such a great friend, and seriously one of my favorite producers. Also, my new single “IDGAFOS” is on here—it’s right after...
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Album Stream: Childish Gambino's "CAMP"
Okay, you guys know I love you. I wanted to do something special for you all and make sure you’re some of the first people out there to hear Childish Gambino’s (aka Donald Glover’s) highly anticipated new album “CAMP”. I met the guy this summer after seeing him perform at Bonnaroo and trust me, he lives up to all the hype. The live stream is after the jump. Thanks...
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So I was chilling with the Mothership Tour for a...
… and holy shit it did a number on me. I’m not sure if I have ever partied harder or gotten less sleep in my life. Here are some selects from my adventures with the Mothership crew and artists. Sorry for the lateness!
Dave introduced me to his brother.
Stephen setting up some equipment for the DC show.
Jen and John go hard.
Alvin stopped by to say hello.
Sonny giving...
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Download: Flux Pavilion & Doctor P feat. Khadafi...
My boy Khadafi Dub from up in Philly just put out a new track with Doctor P and Flux Pavilion titled “Louder”. It’s an insanely heavy dub-hop rage banger. Not much more I can say about it other than I will be playing this at every show/party I spin in the future. Khadafi just shot me the lossless file so I went ahead and made a high quality MP3 for all you 320kbps-heads out...
October 2011
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Music Video: 12th Planet - "Corner Pocket" by One...
12th Planet Corner Pocket from One and Only Productions on Vimeo.
My boy Stephen Vasquez over at One and Only Productions just put out this dope video for 12th Planet’s latest single, “Corner Pocket”. They been touring around the country together on Skrillex’s Mothership Tour and this video features footage of some of the tour’s most exciting and memorable moments...
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Download: Bro Safari - "Moombahton Mix" Vol. 2
Bro Safari - Moombahton Mix Volume 2 [Free Download] by BRO SAFARI
You guise. This moombahton mix is insane. I really don’t get too excited about a lot of genre mixes, but this is about as good as I’ve heard moombahton get. Bro Safari (or Knick of Evol Intent and LUDACHRIST, as you might know him) has just recently begun his solo venture in the industry, but he’s receiving...
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Download: Wale ft. Big Sean - "Slight Work" prod....
I got into music because of two things: hip hop and dance music, so you guys can imagine how much I love it when the two cross over. Wale just dropped this release featuring Big Sean with Diplo running production, and you can tell. The beat is upbeat without being too poppy, has that dancehall drum line, and you can’t help but get down too it. Play to grab the download link.
Or to...
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Download: AC and Dell - "By the Pool"
Emcee/producer duo AC and Dell (DJ AC Slater and Dell “080” of Trouble & Bass) just put out a new single titled “By the Pool”, a chill track about life and growing up by the pools of VA Beach. It’s definitely a different feel from their first single, “Right Now”, but it’s good to see that this collab isn’t just another party-anthem team...
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Duck Sauce - "Big Bad Wolf" Official Music Video
I don’t really have a lot to say about this new Duck Sauce jawnz. It’s funny. It’s creative. It makes you think. Just watch it.
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STEVE AOKI @ THE NATIONAL 10/19/11
For the second time ever, Steve Aoki and his tour crew touched down in Richmond last wednesday, this time at The National. As often as I get to see this guy, his performance manages to get better and more surprising every time. Check out some shots of his new stage tricks (and a link to the full album) after the jump.
The night got started as soon as the doors opened, with Richmond’s...
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Update!
So I know you guys are ready to see these shots from Steve Aoki @ The National from wednesday, but I’m on my way to NYC to shoot Knife Party tonight, so I won’t be able to get to them until I get back tomorrow. Sorry for the wait, thanks for being patient!
Erik
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Upcoming Events!
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FREE DOWNLOAD: Nadastrom "El Baile Diabluma" EP
Nadastrom just released their latest project, the “El Baile Diabluma” EP, free for download on Scion A/V. It’s incredible.
“It’s always a dastardly dance when Nadastrom are on the decks, but never more so than on their brand spankin’ new El Baile Diabluma EP. Here, Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom deliver four original tracks and a pair of lunatic remixes (one...
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Nadastrom went to Ecuador, and all they got me was...
Good thing the it’s so damn good. I first saw their video for “i!!” when Matt and Dave let me check it out on one of the days I was hanging out on Skrillex’s Mothership Tour (still working on that post, I’ve been busy). It’s basically a montage of their adventures throughout the gorgeous landscapes and cultural scenes of Ecuador. It makes me really, really...
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Justice vs Justice.
Just got back from New York. It was an amazing time, as always. As a lot of you have heard through my Twitter/Facebook, Justice’s set did in fact get cut short by the NYPD. No official press release as to why has been sent out yet by The Creators Project, but I will include that information if I receive it by the time I post the photos/write-up tomorrow. Right now I have to attend to all...
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RUMORS Boutique Model Shoot Fall 2011
One Sunday morning earlier this month, I got a call from my model friend Ivy. It went a little like this.
Me: “… hello?”
Ivy: “Hey! Are you at your apartment?”
Me: “… yeah.”
Ivy: “Okay I’m on my way to the shoot, do you need a ride?”
Me: “What shoot?”
Ivy: “The Rumors Boutique shoot. Are you going to take...
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Upcoming Events!
THE RICHMOND FOLK FESTIVAL @ BROWN’S ISLAND (TONIGHT thru SUNDAY)
If you make it out to anything this weekend, please let it be the Richmond Folk Festival. This celebration of local, national, and international culture has been a staple in this city for years now. In 2010 190,000 people came out to experience one-of-a-kind showcases in cultural art, music, dance, food, and craft. I...
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DOPE ON PLASTIC v2.0 has launched!
Well guys, it’s taken almost a week of brushing up on my CSS, HTML, and Java, but as you can see I’ve finally got the new website up! I’ve cleaned up both the design and coding, so posting regularly will be much easier than it has been. In taking a break to develop the new site I’ve let a lot of material pile up, so you’ll be seeing a lot of photos, music, videos,...
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Free Music: Early Works EP by Realboy
My boys over in San Francisco, production/DJ duo Realboy of Our House Records, just dropped a free EP for download on SoundCloud of a collection of their early production tracks. The stuff ranges from swing house to heavy electro, but all are pretty heavy dance bangers. It’s their last free release and some pretty good stuff, so I recommend scooping it while the link is still up. Enjoy.
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September 2011
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BRAIN DRAIN w/ JILLIONAIRE PHOTOS!
Alright kids, sorry it took a little while but the photos from BRAIN DRAIN w/ Jillionaire are finally up! Check out the rest of the album HERE
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New Artist: Tjani - Love In Motion (moombahton...
It’s been a long wait, but I can finally post some of this man’s incredible work. Until now, Tjani has been patiently waiting at the sidelines of electronic music, observing and studying every corner of the scene for the perfect sounds and rhythms to incorporate into his own style. His sound takes cues from everything from moombahton to dubstep to electro and melds their best...
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It's about time...
Figured I’d finally update that really old picture of me in the ABOUT section of the site. Also gave a few other things a bit of a touch up. Check the side column for the newest Upcoming Events this week. Also have some long over due posts queued up for you guys. Cheers!
- Erik