March 2012
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Flosstradamus - Total Recall EP [DOWNLOAD]
On 2/23 post-apocalyptic trap music pioneers Flosstradamus dropped their new EP Total Recall on Mad Decent. I know it’s a week late, but this is too good not to give to you guys. It’s all the familiar synths and vocal samples EDM fans will recognize, laced with dirty south trap-style snares and hip hop 808 hits. It’s more addictive than you’d expect. Give it a listen then...
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Po Po - Let's Get Away (Diplo's Mad Decent remix)...
In honor of the Po Po debut LP, Dope Boy Magick, dropping this week, Diplo has offered this rework of album track ‘Let’s Get Away’. His version ups the synth textures and really pushes Zeb’s unique vocal inflections to the forefront. Gorgeous.
Download “Po Po - Let’s Get Away (Diplo’s Mad Decent remix)”
February 2012
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The most important drum sample. Ever. [VIDEO]
Learn yo’self a lil’ somethin’ about the music!
This is a narrated video explaining the cultural significance of the six-second drum sample known as the ‘Amen Break’—inarguably the most important and most widely used drum sample of the last 30 years of music history. If you don’t already know, you should get to listening. I guarantee you’ve heard this...
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Whatcha think?
Some interesting words being said here about The Grammy’s vs The Academy Awards this year.
What do you guys think? Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment!
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Udachi - OO-DA-CHEE EP [REVIEW+STREAM]
Today Udachi finally put out his OO-DA-CHEE EP on Party Like Us. I say ‘finally’ because it has been way too long since we’d seen a release from what I consider to be one of the most creative producers in bass music.
Read the rest of the review and stream the full EP after the jump!
I first caught a taste of Greg’s music when he played Brain Drain in Richmond back in...
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We're in Rolling Stone! [PHOTO]
Just got this sent to us by our girl Laura over at Webster Hall NYC. Apparently this is Erik drunk cheesin’ with Skrillybilly in this month’s Rolling Stone Magazine. Always wanted to make it into an issue, but this isn’t as sober as we imagined it—Oh well!
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Skrillex's Mothership Tour/AC Slater/Tjani @...
I know it took a little while, but the photos from when I was with Skrillex’s Mothership Tour NYC Takeover are finally starting to go up. These are the shots from the Webster Hall show, and are some of my favorite from the entire week of shooting. Tag your friends and enjoy reliving the night!
To see the entire photo album click HERE!
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Skrillex - Bangarang Official Vid Released [VIDEO]
In the wake of his groundbreaking three wins at The Grammy’s, Skrillex premieres the official music video for the title track off of his latest EP, ‘Bangarang’. Once again, the theme seems to be ‘don’t underestimate the youth’. Enjoy!
To get the Bangarang EP (Big Beat/OWSLA) from Beatport click HERE.
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Dillon Francis - Something, Something, Awesome EP...
Two days ago on Valentine’s, Dillon Francis (Diplo’s hand-picked protegé and frequent OWSLA collaborator) celebrated his love for himself by releasing his latest compilation work titled Something, Something, Awesome (OWSLA). After picking it up myself and giving it a few spins, I can honestly tell you that if I’d had any say in naming the 3-track EP, I’d have gone with...
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DUB101 RVA feat. BASSDREAD/MIKE PHEAR/SHUGADADDE @...
Even though my train from New York got delayed in DC, I still managed to barely make it to one of the most exciting new events in RVA nightlife: DUB101. Saturday’s show featured some big locals like BASSDREAD, Mike Phear, and Shugadadde. It was a crazy night and the photos speak for themselves. Can’t wait for the next one!
To check out the photo album click HERE.
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Electronic Music at The 54th Grammy Awards [NEWS]
Last night we all saw popular music as we know it evolve at The 54th Annual Grammy Awards. We here at DOP want to extend a huge ‘thank you’ to the nominated (and awarded) artists who helped to push electronic music into the public eye this year with their undeniable talent and charisma:
Skrillex
Diplo
A-Trak
Armand Van Helden
Swedish House Mafia
Deadmau5
David Guetta
Avicii
...
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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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We do what we can.
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Steez Promo pres. Rusko w/ Bassjackers at The...
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...