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Blogs
April 12, 2012
Twilight Circus on the Origin of His Moniker and the Rise of Dub Music into the Mainstream
With 25 years of experience in the worlds of dub and reggae music, Ryan Moore, aka Twilight Circus Dub Sound System, has taken his musical abilities worldwide, to places like hazy Triad-ridden buildings in Canada and makeshift studios in Jamaica. Working with notable reggae artists such as Sly Dunba ... More >>
Music
March 7, 2012
Drink: Beat Happening: A Guide to the S.F. Nightlife Renaissance
With 25 years of experience in the worlds of dub and reggae music, Ryan Moore, aka Twilight Circus Dub Sound System, has taken his musical abilities worldwide, to places like hazy Triad-ridden buildings in Canada and makeshift studios in Jamaica. Working with notable reggae artists such as Sly Dunba ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2012
The Evolution of A-Trak: From Scratch Nerd To Dance Tastemaker In Five Steps
A-Trak is one of the world's most effective musical tastemakers. These days, the Montreal-born DJ and producer is part of the braintrust behind the Fool's Gold label, which has a proven record of picking up artists like Danny Brown, The Cool Kids, and Kid Sister long before larger labels show intere ... More >>
Music
November 9, 2011
Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson: Show Preview
A-Trak is one of the world's most effective musical tastemakers. These days, the Montreal-born DJ and producer is part of the braintrust behind the Fool's Gold label, which has a proven record of picking up artists like Danny Brown, The Cool Kids, and Kid Sister long before larger labels show intere ... More >>
Blogs
October 6, 2011
Mungo's Hi-Fi on the Scottish Reggae Scene, Recording with Sugar Minott, and Playing Croatia
SpuddMungo's Hi-Fi Tartan and bagpipes. Celtic and Rangers. Reggae and dubstep? Yes, add another thing Scotland can claim for its own, thanks to Glasgow's Mungo's Hi-Fi crew, a three-man sound system and production team that's swiftly put its stamp on bass-driven music. Whether it's playing v ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2011
The 6 Best Ways to Get Kicked Out a Turntable.fm Room
Welcome to your new home.If you're like half the Internet (the lame half), you're currently infatuated with the newest reason the USA will soon only be known as China's once-great fallen rival: Turntable. This is the website that lets you DJ with friends and strangers instead of working, walk ... More >>
Blogs
June 2, 2011
Juan MacLean on DJing with Vinyl, Why the West Coast Rules for Club Nights, and His New Album
Joshi RadinA longtime resident of DFA Records, Juan MacLean has dabbled in everything from dance-punk to electro-pop. Although mostly known for his work with bands Six Finger Satellite and The Juan MacLean, he has been touring regularly as a solo DJ all over the world since his release on the DJ- ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2011
Kid Koala Talks Losing Bets, Growing Up on Vinyl, and His Favorite Muppet
Kid KoalaThere's not much more endearing than a DJ who loves music and muppets. Hailing from Montreal, Kid Koala is known for his whimsical personality and ability to take listeners on a journey with music fit for psychedelic hip hop dreams, sans the acid. Currently on the Ninja Tune label and pr ... More >>
Calendar
October 27, 2010
Dueling Dubs
Kid KoalaThere's not much more endearing than a DJ who loves music and muppets. Hailing from Montreal, Kid Koala is known for his whimsical personality and ability to take listeners on a journey with music fit for psychedelic hip hop dreams, sans the acid. Currently on the Ninja Tune label and pr ... More >>
Blogs
May 24, 2010
Exclusive: DJ Mini-Mix from DJ Conor
DJ Conor seems to be a straightforward guy in both musical tastes and DJ style. His moniker behind the turntables is as simple as it can be (it's just his first name), and the classic disco records he schleps from venue to venue are the purest funky grooves of their kind. This Friday, Conor takes ... More >>
Music
November 18, 2009
Nickodemus and the Spy from Cairo
DJ Conor seems to be a straightforward guy in both musical tastes and DJ style. His moniker behind the turntables is as simple as it can be (it's just his first name), and the classic disco records he schleps from venue to venue are the purest funky grooves of their kind. This Friday, Conor takes ... More >>
Music
September 23, 2009
Kid Koala reimagines heavy rock with the Slew
DJ Conor seems to be a straightforward guy in both musical tastes and DJ style. His moniker behind the turntables is as simple as it can be (it's just his first name), and the classic disco records he schleps from venue to venue are the purest funky grooves of their kind. This Friday, Conor takes ... More >>
Blogs
August 7, 2009
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Nisus
There are DJs who log a lotta miles, and then there's Nisus. While other vinyl slingers rack up passenger time on airlines, this guy has spent the summer getting between gigs in Germany, France, Spain, and Switzerland by bike. Overall he traveled, (two wheel-style), across 1,300 miles, and ... More >>
Blogs
July 23, 2009
Flava of the Month Turns 6
Three of a Kind: Triple Threat DJs When it comes to local legendary hip-hop DJs, few have the pedigree of the boys from Triple Threat. Apollo aka P-Lo is an original Invisible Skratch Pickl who was also Souls of Mischief's DJ on the '93 til Infinity tour. Shortkut is both a Beat Junkie and a Sk ... More >>
Blogs
June 26, 2009
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJ Said
Nigerian born producer / promoter /label owner DJ Said came into this world from the same corner of the globe as Fela Kuti, and he's just as addicted to spreading Afro Beat to the masses--although he blends those sounds into myriad dancefloor styles. After a stint in England, Said settled in the Bay ... More >>
Blogs
March 16, 2009
Green Day Reissues Their Entire Catalog - On Vinyl
Green Day: In Yer FaceThere's nothing quite like crispy, shrink-wrapped vinyl LPs, is there? In anticipation of Green Day's upcoming new release, 21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records has announced it will be reissuing the Berkeley pop-punx entire catalog on audiophile 12-inch vinyl throug ... More >>
Calendar
March 11, 2009
Instead of Your Usual Torment
Green Day: In Yer FaceThere's nothing quite like crispy, shrink-wrapped vinyl LPs, is there? In anticipation of Green Day's upcoming new release, 21st Century Breakdown, Reprise Records has announced it will be reissuing the Berkeley pop-punx entire catalog on audiophile 12-inch vinyl throug ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2008
Two Gallants, Q-Bert and Laughing Squid's Unholiday Party: Your Monday Morning Hangover
Weekend recap by Janine KahnWe're shaking ourselves out of holiday lethargy here on All Shook Down, and we'll be alive-alert-awake-enthusiastic (OK, maybe "sober" is a more accurate term) through Wednesday afternoon. We've a lot planned for New Year's Eve, but before we get ahead of ourselves, here' ... More >>
Blogs
December 27, 2008
Friday Night: DJ Q-Bert at the Independent
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Music
December 24, 2008
Turning the Tables
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Blogs
August 15, 2008
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Paul Costuros a.k.a. Special Lord B.
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Blogs
August 14, 2008
Diplo to Throw Mad Decent Dance Party in SF 11/3
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Music
August 13, 2008
Amen Break Assassin
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Music
July 2, 2008
Subatomic Scratch
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Music
July 2, 2008
Do the Hustle
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2008
Freight and Salvage Begins Year-Long Multi-Million Upgrade
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Blogs
October 12, 2007
Loud Car Stereos Unite and Annoy the Fuck Out of People
DJ Q-Bert The Independent December 26, 2008 Review and Photos by Eric K. Arnold Better than: Leftovers, sweaters from Grandma, reindeer roadkill 'Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house, no one was unstirred, not even a mouse. The Independent's line up of Q-Bert, Mochipet, and J ... More >>
Music
August 29, 2007
Beat Box
S.F. gives a big ol' "Funk You" to Burning Man
Home Entertainment
May 10, 2006
Beat Down
This DJ simulator is nothing to rave about.
Music
January 26, 2005
Revolutions
Once upon a time, DJ Qbert helped define and deify turntablism. That time is over. So what's next?
Music
September 1, 2004
BeatBox
John Digweed and his prodigy spin through town; "Dub Mission" celebrates its eighth chilled out year
Music
March 31, 2004
Hear This
A bite-sized installment of the large (and no doubt geek-laden) celebration of synth
Music
February 5, 2003
Lounge Axe
Potrero Hill gives new meaning to the term "DJ battle"
Music
October 23, 2002
LCD Soundsystem
"Losing My Edge" (DFA)
Best of San Francisco
May 15, 2002
Weirdest Bowling Experience
Astro Bowl at Sea Bowl
Music
February 13, 2002
Scratch Attack
How a white punk from Ireland helped jump-start the Bay Area hip hop and turntablist scenes
Music
December 12, 2001
Ridin' the wheels of steel
Why don't you smile now; A Slim's chance.
Music
November 21, 2001
Cat Five
Kataphonics (Hip Hop Slam)
Music
October 3, 2001
Globs and Monsters
After 18 years, Crawling With Tarts is still throwing musical elements at the wall to see what sticks
Music
August 8, 2001
Various Artists
The Funky Precedent Vol 2 (Matador/No Mayo)
Best of San Francisco
May 23, 2001
Best Nightclub for a Religious Experience
"Mass" First Sunday of the month at Ten 15 Folsom
Calendar
May 16, 2001
Rapper's Delight
The history of hip hop, at Yerba Buena Center
Music
August 2, 2000
The Royal Whee
Live house band Dubtribe Sound System gets older, wiser, and imperial
Calendar
June 28, 2000
Skratching That Itch
Skratchcon 2000
Music
March 22, 2000
Dig the New Breed
Live Human proves that turntablism can learn a thing or two from jazz -- or is it the other way around?
Music
February 2, 2000
Break Science
What does DJ Marz do as a turntablist? Everything. All the time.
Music
December 2, 1998
A Cut Above
It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ
News
February 18, 1998
Dog Bites
It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ
Music
November 26, 1997
Hear This
It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ
Music
May 28, 1997
Hear This
It took a move from New York for Vinroc to become a world champion DJ
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