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Originating in Barcelona, Brunch Electronik brought their beloved day-to-night party to downtown Los Angeles for a day attendees won't soon forget. In collaboration with LA-based underground event collectives Minimal Effort and SBCLTR, the event took place on Saturday, July 6th at Exposition Park. Brunch Electronik's organizers transformed the venue into a lush oasis with verdant trees, vines, and natural fiber decor, making it feel like you were in a dreamlike jungle rather than the heart of DT

Burnski, Mihal Popoviciu, Isa Rojas and more will play at Hola Club Sitges this weekend Continue reading...

The set times and stage splits for Brunch Electronik Festival’s second edition in Barcelona, taking place on 9th, 10th and 11th August, have arrived. The festival can also today announce that single-day tickets for Saturday 10th have completely sold out, while tickets for Friday and Sunday are close to doing the same. The star-studded festival will take place on Friday and Saturday across five stages at the Spanish second city’s stunning waterfront venue complex, Parc Del Fòrum, followed by

The renowned Bass artist is running an extensive round of gigs throughout the greater part of North America this autumn. Following the critical acclaim of his latest studio album, Open Channel, which includes sites such as Forbes, Clash, UKF, and SPIN, Dance music producer Barclay Crenshaw embarks on a comprehensive North American tour this upcoming autumn. This expanded tour itinerary is a direct response to his album’s great reception among fans and critics alike. The Open Channel Tour

Barclay Crenshaw, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Dirtybird Records, is set to embark on a transformative journey with his 2024 headline tour, Open Channel. Departing from the familiar house sound associated with his Claude VonStroke persona, Crenshaw is venturing into the burgeoning realms of bass music. The announcement of tour dates at iconic venues such as Webster Hall along with the highly anticipated Texas Eclipse festival serves as a herald for a new musical era. The un

The visionary behind Claude VonStroke and Dirtybird to embark on 2024 tour, release new Open Channel album. Known by most electronic music enthusiasts by his Claude VonStroke moniker, Barclay Crenshaw has set out to embark on a pivotal transition to kick-start 2024. At the top of the year, Crenshaw will begin his 2024 headline tour, Open [...] The post Barclay Crenshaw Announces Pivotal Shift With Headline Tour, New Album appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

When Claude VonStroke first made his transition to Barclay Crenshaw, fans had no idea what to expect. But with the release of his debut album, he has bared his soul.  Open Channel is a bold departure for Crenshaw. Through each of its 10 tracks, he takes us through an eclectic listening experience that flows masterfully between experimental bass, dub and funk, without any genre taking center stage. Open Channel is delightfully unpredictable, expertly weaving through a wide palette of bass-centric

From house music to experimental bass and now rap, Barclay Crenshaw is proving that he can do it all. His new single, "Cannibal Strings," highlights an unapologetic willingness to step outside of the box and experiment with new sounds. Influenced by hip-hop icons MF Doom and Rakim, Crenshaw takes to the mic to grapple with his life's changes and tap into his Detroit roots. Clever, tongue-in-cheek lyrics compliment a percussion-heavy hip-hop beat with a punchy vocal hook in "Cannibal Strings." Th

After a landmark year marked by the widely acclaimed release of Open Channel via Easier Said, Barclay Crenshaw is set to continue his creative momentum with Open Channel – New Frequencies, set for release on January 17, 2025. This double album features both the original tracks and a dynamic range of reinterpretations from some of the most innovative artists in the bass music scene, including Shanghai Doom, LYNY, sfam, Super Future, Ashez, and So Sus. Open Channel – New Frequencies T

Barclay Crenshaw has been on an absolute tear this year, with the official send-off of his OG Claude VonStroke moniker and the release of his Open Channel album and accompanying tour. The DJ/producer is now back with another new track, the emotionally charged ‘Goodbye My Friends,’ featuring vocals from his son, Jasper Crenshaw. This track marks a significant moment as Jasper’s first official release, coinciding with his journey into college life. Renowned for his electrifying performan

Barclay Crenshaw is wrapping up his Open Channel era with a bang with his highly anticipated remix album, Open Channel - New Frequencies, out now. The project features bold reinterpretations that breathe new energy into the album's heavy-hitters. LYNY, Shanghai Doom, ASHEZ and more put their own unique spins on Crenshaw's album, blazing new creative trails while solidifying his lasting impact on the evolving world of bass music. Each artist adds their distinctive touch, blending the magic of his

Who better to feature on Barclay Crenshaw's new EP than his own flesh and blood? Out now, Tiramisu features a lighthearted collaboration with the bass music virtuoso's daughter. The EP contains two tracks, "Tiramisu" and "Flam Joint," which capture a grimy, punk-rock spirit through the lens of 140 dubstep. The former features Crenshaw's daughter Ella, whose lively vocals add a heartwarming twist to a banging bass track. Check out a clip of the Crenshaws in the studio below. View

The decision follows a number of high-profile artists and bands withdrawing their appearances at Download and Latitude festivals Continue reading...

BARELY ALIVE and beastboi. have teamed up together for their latest collaboration, ‘next to me‘. This is their second release together, with their first being ‘Sky High’ back in 2023, and we’re sure it won’t be their last with their creative chemistry in the studio. ‘next to me’ starts with a catchy synth melody that immediately builds into an explosive bassline. Packed with trap, future bass, and dubstep elements, the song’s structure is unique in the sense that it can shift from mome

Set to land on Smalltown Supersound in April, the Berlin-based DJ/producer says the LP "describes a process in a window of time that was full of change" Continue reading...

BARKER reveals a brand-new addition to his discography, striking back with ‘My Heartbeat’ via London Sound Academy. Having kept to a consistent release schedule, the DJ and Producer continues to display creative energy, focus, and originality through his work on the Electronic Music scene, with this newest single coming as the latest reflection. Known for a sound that sits between Tech House and Bass House, the sonic identity he is carving continues to capture the attention of genre fans, seeing

Welcome to a special guest mix curated by the talented DJ/Producer, BARKER. In this mix, you’ll hear some of his notable tracks, including ‘Rodante’ and exclusive IDs, as well as tracks by BRN, Chris Lake, and many more. BARKER has carefully crafted this mix to showcase his versatile sound, while also featuring powerful releases from other accomplished artists in the industry. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this tailored musical experience curated by BARKER! Tracklist: 1. Like That – BRN 2.

On the heels of his biggest year yet, Barkin is ready to take it to the next level. He is kicking off 2025 with a Tech-House heater ‘Percolator’ featuring UK rapper KXNE. This will mark his debut on Don Diablo’s Label Hexagon. ‘Percolator’ kicks off with KXNE’s vocals taking center stage. What begins as a tension-filled intro quickly sees energy rise into an energetic drop. A rolling bassline greets our ears and moves our feet. The drop evolves with new elements being expertly introduced to

New-York based Producer Barkin is aiming to bring the heat back into House. His music is filled with intensity while being beautiful and groovy at the same time. Noticing the genre has lost some edge, his punchy basslines mixed with heavy synths will be setting dance floors ablaze. Vocals used as instruments and deep-moving breakdowns are integral to his tracks. While his drops will get your feet moving, each track has a meaning to be unfolded. Now, he’s back with yet another impressive sing

Barkin continues his awesome 2024 with his 2nd release of the year. Teaming up with Honey-B-Sweet, ‘Come With Me’ continues Barkin’s Techno-focused sound. The New York artist dropped it on Liftoff Records.  Honey-B-Sweet’s sultry vocals take center stage in the beginning before tension begins to rise. Before we know it, we are engulfed in a groovy bass-infused drop. Clever and gritty ear candy gives us all we need to keep dancing. Aggressive synths and sounds are expertly mixed into the reco

Barkin is back with another Club House banger. Dropping on Mixa Records ‘Wrapped Around’ is a groovy House track with energy throughout. It is an unique sound taking influence from both Bass and Tech House. A big male vocal greets us to open the track and before we know it energy begins to rise. ‘I Got You Wrapped Around’ is the last thing we hear before we are thrusted into the drop. The hypnotizing and mesmerizing drop features gritty and nasty sounds. It is hard to stop your body from mov

Barkin presents his first release of 2024 with a new sound. ‘Touch Me’ represents a new direction for the New York artist. The record is faster than his previous releases at 134 BPM. It is Techno–esque while staying true to his signature house sound.  Barkin always brings the energy to each track and ‘Touch Me’ is no different. It features sultry and inviting female vocals. As energy begins to rise our ears get hints of the coming drop. “Touch me right here and I like it right there” are the

Barkin is back with his 2nd record of the year. Off the heels of his Hexagon debut with ‘Percolator’ comes ‘Soak It In’ out on 2Dutch Records. The energetic house track takes influence from both the Bass and Tech House genres. The breaks feature sultry and inviting female vocals that pull you in. The track has a simple message: soak in and soak up every moment that you can. And of course, enjoy it. The drops feature a groovy bassline and punchy drums. While the bassline is plucky, it has th