Justin Martin

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The dirtybird crew gives kinky dance jams playful tweaks.

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Everything But the Girl's boy, pansexual hip hop, and a Zen-practicing Kiwi

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The DJ that dared to remix Elvis, the man behind the Lazy Dog, and the ninjas that make up Ninja Tune

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Short of funds post Xmas? How does 10 house DJs for the price of none sound?

Live 8 Sessions Tour Hits SF

Angel of Bass: dub Gabriel Here's some cool news for DJ and producers: music production software maker Ableton has teamed with electronic music institute Dubspot to present a series of interactive workshops utilizing Ableton's newest app, Live 8, and its dedicated controller, the Akai APC40. The ... More >>

Claude VonStroke’s bird-themed empire takes flight

Angel of Bass: dub Gabriel Here's some cool news for DJ and producers: music production software maker Ableton has teamed with electronic music institute Dubspot to present a series of interactive workshops utilizing Ableton's newest app, Live 8, and its dedicated controller, the Akai APC40. The ... More >>

Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Worthy (Anabatic Records, Dirtybird)

​Don't ask DJ Worthy to spin Tiesto. The dude has too many good records in his bag to make room for that crap. As part of the Dirtybird house/techno crew and owner of Anabatic Records, the DC-born, locally-based DJ keeps an ear on breaking tech house, funk, soul, and, well, the good '80s shit (met ... More >>

10 Things To Do For Under $10: EpiscoDisco, Bluegrass BBQ & Surf Art

Chuck Foxen Barn Owl at Grace Cathedral? Religious experience. ​Here it is, my final list of cheap trouble for you to get into this weekend (after this week, Emily Savage is going to take over 10 Things for a while). So I expect all of you to follow every one of these recommendations, twice. Espec ... More >>

Snag a Free Mix From Dirtybird's Justin Martin

​ San Francisco native and Dirtybird stalwart Justin Martin is certainly no one that needs to be introduced. Whether mentioned locally or within the disparate satellite scenes of house and techno throughout the world, both Martin and his fellow Dirtybird artists are names synonymous with the music ... More >>

Weekend Party Preview: Dirty Birds and Bassment Booty

Claude VonStroke with some bird.​People need to stop taking themselves so seriously when it comes to partying. Honestly, little is less fun than watching some straight-faced DJ and stoic club patron have a staring contest while your new favorite song blasts over the sound system. Music is great an ... More >>

The Week in Event Names: YouTube Bestiary Edition

Well, that's it. The week in music has been overrun by creatures great and small. Even on Labor Day, that hallowed sabbath of secular holidays, we were forced to contend with Panda Bear at the Fox. Is nothing sacred?But press on we must. To prepare you for the faunal frenzy in performance spaces acr ... More >>

Hear Justin Martin's Ghetto Buffet Mini-Mix for BBC Radio

Justin Martin likes food. A lot.​Along with the likes of Claude Von Stroke, Christian Martin, and j.phlip, Justin Martin has been destroying dancefloors as part of S.F.'s Dirtybird collective. Recently he made a "ghetto buffet" mini-mix for BBC DJ Annie Mac's show, we're serving it up to you ... More >>

Dirtybird Summer: Show Preview

Justin Martin likes food. A lot.​Along with the likes of Claude Von Stroke, Christian Martin, and j.phlip, Justin Martin has been destroying dancefloors as part of S.F.'s Dirtybird collective. Recently he made a "ghetto buffet" mini-mix for BBC DJ Annie Mac's show, we're serving it up to you ... More >>

Weekend Party Preview: Dirtybird, Tiger & Woods, The Rapture, and More

​ It seems as though the weekend party gods may yet smile on San Francisco. Early forecasts show that the weather this weekend will be brisk but thankfully dry. And that's good news, because this weekend's got a grip of fantastic parties that will appeal to a diverse crowd, nu-disco fanatics a ... More >>