25 November, 2010
23 November, 2010
18 November, 2010
The robots are BACK
The upcoming Tron movie and its Daft Punk produced score have been pretty heavily discussed for quite some time now. I am absolutely thrilled to see my idols back in the game and cannot wait to experience the film. Alongside all of this hype comes a world exclusive interview with these visionaries conducted by London based Dazed & Confused magazine. As if that wasn't cool enough, they went ahead and printed the spread in 3D.
This is apparently the only interview the duo will be taking part in regarding their Tron project, an album two years in the making. The soundtrack will be released on December 6th with the film hitting theaters December 17th. You can pre-order the deluxe soundtrack bundle which includes 2 discs, a poster, and a digital album at: http://www.tronsoundtrack.co.uk/
12 November, 2010
Old News
A deliberate anchorman-esque photo taken at BBC Newcastle
A deliberate "Hi Mom, I'm standing in Switzerland in front of the Alps!" photo
1.Your name? ROBERT JAMES (ZARSKE)
2.Where are you from, has it influenced you at all? THE TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA. YES OF COURSE.
3.What do you do? LEARN, DESIGN, DJ, LIVE, LAUGH, CRY, SLEEP, EAT, BREATHE, ETC.
4.How do you do it? SOMETIMES I DON'T. KEEPING A LEVEL HEAD HELPS.
5.Who do you do it with (can be your associates, etc.)? SOLO.
6.What does your art mean to you and what message would you like to get across to your viewer? IT'S A WAY FOR ME TO COMMUNICATE, TO LEARN, AND TO GROW. ART CAN BE FOUND IN ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING. SLOW DOWN AND TAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE THAT.
7.Anything special happen in the last year to you (brand etc.)? THE PAST YEAR HAS HAD ITS HIGHS AND LOWS. I HAVE A GREAT INTERNSHIP NOW, SCHOOL IS GOING VERY WELL, AND I'M READY TO TACKLE THE WORLD.
8.How do you feel about being where you're at for your age? I’M CONTENT. THINGS COULD ALWAYS BE BETTER. BUT THINGS COULD ALWAYS BE MUCH MUCH WORSE.
9.Have some of your dreams come true yet? SOME.
Thanks for your time, anything else you want to speak upon? GET IN TOUCH IF YOU NEED A DJ, A DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER, OR SOBER CAB.
02 November, 2010
Albums in rotation: Cudi, Skrillex, and more
I know it has been awhile since I added to this series of posts but I haven't found many albums worth talking about lately. Luckily that changed as of late and I now have some EPs and a few albums to share with you. Let's begin.
Original Sin and Taxman - Penamana EP
I have been waiting for this song since I heard it live back in the spring when Rusko played it during his opening set for Major Lazer. It destroyed the crowd and now it is finally here! Take No More is one of two dubstep tracks on this EP, the other two are drum 'n' bass tracks (not a huge fan of that genre).
Check out: Take No More
Flux Pavillion - Lines In Wax EP
I have been a huge fan of Flux Pavillion's remix's but haven't dabbled into his original offerings as much until now. When it comes to dubstep, I like it heavy and filthy and that's exactly what this EP delivers. Flux Pavillion's signature sound is found in all four tracks, especially on Hold Me Close and I Can't Stop, two songs that have great drops and dirty noise that will make you smile and headbang simultaneously.
Check out: Hold Me Close, I Can't Stop
Downlink - Emergency EP
The first track I heard by downlink was his remix of Swagga. That was quite awhile ago. What he offers now with this EP is a step up from that remix. Emergency includes four tracks varying in intensity. Each offers something special and something I can appreciate so they are hard to rank. Give them a shot.
Check out: Emergency (the little micro wobbles and womps are where its at), The Night
Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Spirits EP
Skrillex aka Sonny Moore, is relatively new on the electronic scene. He got his start in various post-hardcore and metal bands so it's cool to see that he can cross genres and lay down some serious dubstep. I had the chance to meet him at the Deadmau5 concert in Minneapolis. He's a really mellow and down-to-earth individual regardless of his gnarly appearance and various lyrical choices. This is his followup to the successful My Name Is Skrillex EP and offers nine tracks ranging from completely new to a reinterpretation of With Your Friends from his first EP along with remixes of the title track itself. I loved his first EP and I love this. I really enjoy how he chops and manipulates his vocal samples while adding a poppy synth vibe to an overall aggressive product. Each track is quite fun. No wonder it reached No. 1 on the Beatport charts.
Check out: With Your Friends (Long Drive), Rock N Roll (Will Take You To The Mountain), Scary Monsters & Nice Spirits (Noisia Remix)
Also: Skrillex will be returning to Minneapolis on December 3rd to perform at The Loft in Barfly. Be sure to make it out for the show.
Kid Cudi - Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
Kid Cudi's first album will always be synonymous with my time spent in England. Particularly the gorgeous days I spent in the pasture next to the castle I called home. It was one of a handful of albums I could listen to from beginning to end and it always fit the mood, location, or events taking place at the time. With that said, you can imagine how excited I have been for Man on the Moon II. I have been looking forward to it so much that I refused to listen to the singles that were released over the last couple months because I didn't want to ruin the experience of hearing it all in full. This new collection of songs does not disappoint. The vibe and overall sound is darker than before and reinforces Kid Cudi's skill and ability to differ from the mainstream. The tracks flow from one another and are grouped in "acts" to tell a story. This makes it hard to pick and choose favorites because, like his first album, I can easily listen to it from beginning to end and I suggest that's how it be enjoyed.
Check out: The album in its entirety
Original Sin and Taxman - Penamana EP
I have been waiting for this song since I heard it live back in the spring when Rusko played it during his opening set for Major Lazer. It destroyed the crowd and now it is finally here! Take No More is one of two dubstep tracks on this EP, the other two are drum 'n' bass tracks (not a huge fan of that genre).
Check out: Take No More
Flux Pavillion - Lines In Wax EP
I have been a huge fan of Flux Pavillion's remix's but haven't dabbled into his original offerings as much until now. When it comes to dubstep, I like it heavy and filthy and that's exactly what this EP delivers. Flux Pavillion's signature sound is found in all four tracks, especially on Hold Me Close and I Can't Stop, two songs that have great drops and dirty noise that will make you smile and headbang simultaneously.
Check out: Hold Me Close, I Can't Stop
Downlink - Emergency EP
The first track I heard by downlink was his remix of Swagga. That was quite awhile ago. What he offers now with this EP is a step up from that remix. Emergency includes four tracks varying in intensity. Each offers something special and something I can appreciate so they are hard to rank. Give them a shot.
Check out: Emergency (the little micro wobbles and womps are where its at), The Night
Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Spirits EP
Skrillex aka Sonny Moore, is relatively new on the electronic scene. He got his start in various post-hardcore and metal bands so it's cool to see that he can cross genres and lay down some serious dubstep. I had the chance to meet him at the Deadmau5 concert in Minneapolis. He's a really mellow and down-to-earth individual regardless of his gnarly appearance and various lyrical choices. This is his followup to the successful My Name Is Skrillex EP and offers nine tracks ranging from completely new to a reinterpretation of With Your Friends from his first EP along with remixes of the title track itself. I loved his first EP and I love this. I really enjoy how he chops and manipulates his vocal samples while adding a poppy synth vibe to an overall aggressive product. Each track is quite fun. No wonder it reached No. 1 on the Beatport charts.
Check out: With Your Friends (Long Drive), Rock N Roll (Will Take You To The Mountain), Scary Monsters & Nice Spirits (Noisia Remix)
Also: Skrillex will be returning to Minneapolis on December 3rd to perform at The Loft in Barfly. Be sure to make it out for the show.
Kid Cudi - Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
Kid Cudi's first album will always be synonymous with my time spent in England. Particularly the gorgeous days I spent in the pasture next to the castle I called home. It was one of a handful of albums I could listen to from beginning to end and it always fit the mood, location, or events taking place at the time. With that said, you can imagine how excited I have been for Man on the Moon II. I have been looking forward to it so much that I refused to listen to the singles that were released over the last couple months because I didn't want to ruin the experience of hearing it all in full. This new collection of songs does not disappoint. The vibe and overall sound is darker than before and reinforces Kid Cudi's skill and ability to differ from the mainstream. The tracks flow from one another and are grouped in "acts" to tell a story. This makes it hard to pick and choose favorites because, like his first album, I can easily listen to it from beginning to end and I suggest that's how it be enjoyed.
Check out: The album in its entirety
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