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Before we get to the nitty gritty of this week’s podcast we sat down with San Francisco’s DJ MyKill and asked him a few questions about DJing and the mix he gave us.
Can you tell our readers a little about this mix and how it came about?
When putting out a mix CD I try and showcase a certain sound or group of producers that share the same sonic and stylistic qualities. This mix is really rooted in what several UK producers have been releasing under the Fidget House, Dubstep, Electro, UK Bassline banner. Guys like Joshua Harvey (Herve, Machine Don’t Care) Jack Beats, Jesse Rose, Hijack, and Sinden. Also showcasing US artists like Nadastrom and AC Slater that share this sound. This is the main genre I’ve been playing for my more “rave” styled events. I enjoy the energy and the nostalgic hardcore breakbeat palate they use.
Where have you been playing lately? Any notable gigs recently?
I’ve had the opportunity to play at many venues in and around the Bay Area. One of those venues was the world famous Ruby Skye club in San Francisco that is a host to many of the today’s top touring DJs. I’m also currently doing a residency in Anchorage, Alaska every 3 months along with various out of town dates.
Are you working on any new productions or remixes? When can we expect to see some more of your original material hit the shelves?
I recently signed with SF label Solid Bump Records and will have my first 2 tracks released in early 2010 on the Pleasure and Pressure Vol 2 compilation. I’ll also be offering a free track “Flashback” for download. Those interested in hearing that can search for the video on youtube. This will be followed by an EP of more original work later next year.
Are you currently DJing with vinyl or have you made the switch to digital? What would you say the advantages of that medium are?
I started with vinyl almost 13 years ago and I’m thankful I was able to experience that era of DJing. I went digital several years back and I’m currently working on Serato Scratch Live with turn tables. The fact that I can bring my entire record collection on a single laptop is the best advantage.
Any other notable news you want to share with our readers?
Keep your eyes open for new mixes, remixes, collaborations, and original tunes from me in 2010.
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Mix Info & Tracklisting
MyKill – Another Killing on the Dancefloor
01. Jack Beats – UFO (K Hole Riddim)
02. Crookers – Business Man (Black Noise Means Business Remix)
03. Mixhell – Boom Da (Crookers Remix)
04. Boltan – Nine to Five (Rico Tubbs Remix)
05. Dub Frequency – Whoop! Whoop!
06. Detboi & Foamo – Girls Dem Go
07. Herve & Jack Beats – Rainstick (Herve’s Monsoon Remix)
08. Congorock & Crookers – Sbombers
09. Martelo ft Herve – Wasted
10. Machines Don’t Care – Spycatcher
11. Count & Sinden – Mega
12. Nadastrom – Save Us
13. The Loops of Fury – Flick A Switch (Hijack Remix)
14. Black Noise – Knock You Out (Andy George Remix)
15. DJ Gant-Man – Juke Dat Girl (Nadastrom Remix)
16 .Classix & Villans ft o8o – I’m On It (AC Slater Remix)
17. Speaker Junk – Outside
18. Sub Focus – Move Higher
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