Tribe of Zebras Interview
Trissy Baby had a funny interview with our boys over in LA — Tribe of Zebras. This is why we ♥ them so. Skip to the bottom to hear their latest single “The Way You Make Me Feel (Feat. Jennifer Knight)”
What is Tribe Of Zebras?
– We are DJs/Producers Duo from Los Angeles
Comprised of Amika Akaya & Austin Wedvick.
How did it come about?
– Well Austin is White and I’m Black and we both are down with Zebra
patterns and Tribal shit. So we wanted to people to come together
as a tribe and listen to our sounds.
You guys are from LA. In Canada we don’t have any celebrities, we only have beavers. Have you ever seen a celebrity and if so who? and were they way shorter looking in real life?
– Haha are you referring to short celebrities as Beavers ha. I never
thought of that, But i guess Robert Downey Jr. was a short celebrity
we saw that we were surprised about. Danny Devito is pretty short but
we already knew that.
Have you ever seen Lindsay Lohan? She is my favourite celebrity.
– Yeah, she’s chill.
Do you have a favourite celebrity??
– Owen Wilson, Morgan Freedman & Shakira “Hips don’t Lie”
Favourite thing about the city you live in?
– It’s summer almost everyday.
Least favourite?
– Traffic
Favourite guilty pop pleasure artist?
– Austin, Taylor Swift “I’d Tap” , Amika, Rihanna she’s
a babe and has amazing vocals.
Favourite sound in the whole wide world?
– Air-horn Dun, da, da, dun
In Canada we call soda, pop. What is your favourite kind of pop to drink when you want something refreshing?
– Orange Pellegrino
I’m really into cool YouTube clips and am wondering if you have seen anything super awesome lately?
– Tim and Eric Awesome Show Dr. Steve Brule, For Your Wine
The million dollar question. I have been reading a lot that the earth is totally doomed, how do you think we fix it??
– Zeitgeist, & electing meta-world peace on the Lakers as president.
Did you know that in Canada “Z’ is pronounced Zed rather than Zeee, which way is better?
– Z
What’s next for TOZ?
– New EP coming out soon.
Tribe of Zebras – The Way You Make Me Feel (Feat. Jennifer Knight)
Interview by @TristanOrchard
Posted humorously by John
Off to the Races – Lana Del Rey
I’m not going to waste your time. You already know who Lana Del Rey is and I’m 99% sure that at some point in time she’s given you a musical boner. Okay lets be honest, she’s given you a straight up stiffy on numerous occasions. And I don’t blame you. She looks like Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman” but with a better hair cut.
Personally, I’ve been counting down the days till January 31 since I first heard “Video Games” back in October. This is when Elizabeth Grant aka Lana Del Rey will release her debut album “Born to Die” with Stranger Records.
“Off to the Races” is the fourth cut from her self-titled EP and Lana continues to please with her perfect pervertedness. Regardless of your thoughts on her recent SNL performance, this song will put you in a hypnotic trance. Even straight, boy crazy females will begin to wonder what it’s like when she slips off her red dress and puts on her make up. It’s pure perfection, just like her porcelain doll face.
Lana Del Rey – Off to the Races
posted by @clarkbs
PAPA – I Am The Lion King
A taste of genius. PAPA arrived in my inbox this morning along with their recent single, “I Am The Lion King“, and I was a little more than blown away. Hailing from Los Angeles, these kids seems to be stirring up quite a buzz. The group is made up of Darren Weiss, Evan Weiss, and Danny Present. Enjoy the single from their EP: “A Good Woman Is Hard To Find“… it’s your new favourite song.
Papa “I Am The Lion King” by SmilingEars
Posted excitedly by John
Upcoming: HOUSSE DE RACKET
Let’s face it, January freaking blows. Pastels are out of season, dogs are dressed up in tiny little outfits for brief walks on the Seawall, and those dreaded UGGS are in full force. Before you go rediscovering your emo adolescence, I’ve got some news that is sure to blow your mind. Timbre Concerts and WinnieCooper.net present HOUSSE DE RACKET on Thursday, April 5 at the Electric Owl.
Before trading gangster tales with Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg at Coachella, this pop-rock duo from Paris will head down to Vancouver in support of their latest release “Alesia”. Tickets are $13.00 in advance and available online at www.northerntickets.com, at the Northern Tickets box office (located at the Vogue Theatre) and via phone (604-569-1144). You can also hit up Red Cat and Zulu Records.
Get your tickets here and prepare yourselves for some pure adulterated fun. Plus, your homies will be impressed that you knew the next Cut Copy before they hit the mainstream.
posted by @clarkbs
COOLRUNNINGS – Spirit of the High
I first came across COOLRUNNINGS a while back, when a dude with a hamburger tattoo told me to check out they’re recently released Babes Forever EP. I was immediately intrigued by the album artwork, which features a photograph from Hustler Magazine circa 1989.
After my initial intrigue for this photos awesomeness had passed, it didn’t take me long to fall for there unique sound. The four-piece band that originally hails from Knoxville, beautifully mixes together new wave and psychadelia with the right amount vulgarity.
Lucky for me, the band just dropped “Spirit of the High”. It’s four minutes of pure sunny enjoyment. And while you might not notice it at first, the cymbals were actually recorded using a handled steak knife as a drum stick. Pretty badass if you ask me. Check it out below.
COOLRUNNINGS – Spirit of the High
posted by @clarkbs
Punks Jump Up Interview
Punks Jump Up are a modern-day dream team that came together a few years back while they were both living in London. The duo consists of Joe and David, who together possess a musical power that generates magic on track after track.
2011 was a milestone year for PJU. They released Chimes Pt. 1 to critical acclaim and remixed everyone from Housse de Racket to the Supermen Lovers. These uber stylish lads also found time to work with graphic designer Michael Willis on Stiff Couture, their clothing line that helps bros from all over the world get shagged.
Housse De Racket – Chateau (Punks Jump Up remix)
The Supermen Lovers feat Herr Styler & Cristine – C’est Bon (Punks Jump Up Remix)
2012 will be even bigger. They’re set to release the Get Down (Special CCCrash Mixxx) EP on January 30, which features remixes by JBAG, Alex Gopher, Fare Soldi, Zero Cash, and Deadstock 33′. Get Down is catchy track that will force you to take your dance floor bump and grind to a whole new level.
Get Down (Special CCCrash Mixxx) is your modern homage to Prince, among others; do you remember your first experience listening to the cultural icon?
Purple Rain! Both the album & movie made us aware of the little big man. We’ve followed him ever since. Have to admit that at the time Apollonia caught our attention more than Prince haha. Prince’s production & amazing songs stood out brilliantly then & still does.
We’re still trying to work out how he did things, especially the vocal on “If I Was Your Girlfriend”.
Appolonia, if you’re reading this…?
Justin Robertson has worked with (and re-worked) some of the biggest acts in music today, including FatBoy Slim and Bjork. How did this collaboration come about?
We used to go clubbing with him back in the days, especially at the Social & have loved his stuff all the time. Luckily for us we have now got to know the great man ourselves & he also lives around the corner from our studio. We used to hammer one of his earlier tracks as Deadstock 33s called We Could Be. We thought he could put his magic touch on Get Down, which he did!
In your opinion, what has been the worst trend in dance music over the past 2 years?
Well, we’re not massive fans of the latest version of Noise/dubstep. Brostep anyone??!! If we don’t like something we usually ignore it but that particular style gets under our skin at the mo. Keep it funky!
If you could travel back in time to the 1980’s, what’s the first thing you would do?
Probably have to be going to the Music Box in Chicago checking DJ Ron Hardy doing his totally ahead of time mix of disco, electronic stuff, industrial, italo. It totally sums up what we’re into from that time. We would also pop in at Dance Mania’s office for a one day work experience. Wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall in the studio when Lydon & Wobble & co recorded Metal Box as well.
Metal Box or Music Box? Tough call!
You’ve collaborated with both Kate Moross and Michael Willis, two very influential graphic artists and designers. Are there any other graphic designers/artists you’d like to work with in the future for Stiff Couture?
We’re still working with Michael Willis since we’ve got a great style going with him & we’re big fans of his work. As far as other names go we’re also into Trevor Jackson, Will Sweeney, Jiro Bevis (who designed one of our cool logos & t shirt!) & a guy called Rimo who’s doing cool stuff on the Marble label.
Punks Jump up collaboration with Kate Moross (first photo) and Michael Willis (second photo) for Stiff Couture.
What’s your biggest fashion regret?
Probably David’s early punkrock phase, there were no accessories to find where he lived so he had to put studs on puffer jackets etc, wasn’t totally spot on in the punk rule back but hey, it’s DIY!
What was it like working with Canadian favorite Dave1 from Chromeo?
It was through Bjorn Yttling from Peter Bjorn & John actually. He sent the track we’d written to Dave1 & he loved it & wanted to do it. He then recorded the vocal in NYC & we finished the thing off in London. It was a smooth affair & we love the result to bits! Watch this space.
If a road trip from London to Canada were possible, what would be on your travel mixtape?
A right mixture. Probably as we drive out of west London there would have to be some reggae dancehall involved. After that it would be a right mixture of everything from Grace Jones, Yello, Clash, Moroder, various Italo gems, 80′s boogie via Dance Mania, Trax Records, golden era hip hop to early DFA records, Output, Gomma to Kitsune comps, Klein records, Relish…list goes on!
Or we could stick on all the mixes on Radio Soulwax to cover it all.
Would you two ever rock the Canadian Tuxedo (denim on denim)?
Absolutely totally! Has to be stone-washed though. We’re serious!!
Get Down is your first remix EP of 2012, what else does this year have in store for PJU?
Mr Overtime feat Dave1 is coming out in April, we’re really looking forward to that one..! Also an EP for the summer & more singles.We got loads more of colab tracks which will see the light of day too! We’re also doing a US tour in April & May. We like 2012!
If you were to attend Hogwarts, would you be in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin?
Joe would be in Gryffindor cause he’s the bossy one. David would Ravenclaw cause he’s hovering about.
And lastly, who’s the bigger babe, Kate or Pippa Middleton?
Eh …Pippa .. as in Salt’n'Pippa
Punks Jump Up – Get Down (Special CCCrash Mixxx) by MaisonKitsune
Posted by @clarkbs
Dubbel Dutch at Fortune this Friday
This week’s Happy Ending Friday is gonna be super extra fun!
Dubbel Dutch is bringing his open genre music style to play the best soundsystem in the city at Fortune Sound this Friday January 27, along with support from Winnie Cooper’s Christian Flores, Rico Uno, and Ricky Mars.
If you’re familiar with Dubbel Dutch, then you know all about his forward thinking remixes and productions. If you’re not familiar, check out some of these soundclouds!
Vybz Kartel, “Half On A Baby (Dubbel Dutch Remix)” by The FADER
Some of my most favourite songs can’t be described by a single genre of music. With comparisons to Diplo and Brenmar, Dubbel Dutch is also helping push the boundaries of “genre-less” music further and further. Check out Beatroute’s recent interview with Dubbel Dutch.
OKAY make sure not to miss this amazingly talented DJ/producer THIS FRIDAY AT FORTUNE! See you there, yeah!
DUBBEL DUTCH – SLOW CLUB MIX by dubbel dutch
Posted by Christian Flores
New Gang Signs
One of my fave new Vancouver bands Gang Signs has a new song. It’s really good, and nobody’s heard it yet.
The dreamy lo-fi trio came through with another catchy pop track driven by a hypnotizing bassline and haunting vocals. Have a listen and make sure you download it.
Also, be sure to “LIKE” the Gang Signs fan page here, and keep an eye out for this band so you can tell your friends you knew about them first.
Posted by Christian Flores
