Damian Lazarus Announces Rebel Rave US Tour with Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler

Rebel Rave US Tour

After putting their signature mark on the underground dance music community with highly original, trend defying DJ sets and releases, Damian Lazarus and his Crosstown Rebels label crew have announced a two month, 23 date North American tour.

I saw Damian perform a daytime set at the Beatport Pool Party at last year’s WMC and was entranced by his eclectic track selection –  from subtle and psychedelic to deep and tough – and his overall integrity.   Now sensitized, upon my return I got turned on to his label, it’s artists, the amazing Rebel Rave video series, and the LazPod podcast – always defying expectations and pushing boundaries.

So, it’s with great enthusiasm that I post the dates and promo video below and hope to catch them on the dancefloor!

REBELRAVE US TOUR 2010 from David Terranova on Vimeo.

Tour Dates:

Thu 04 Feb Code, Newport Beach
Fri 05 Feb Centro Convenciones, Mexicali
Sat 06 Feb Space, Miami
Thu 11 Feb Aqua, Washington
Fri 12 Feb Pacha, New York
Sat 13 Feb The Works, Detroit
Sun 14 Feb Rise, Boston
Mon 15 Feb Green Dolphin, Chicago
Thu 18 Feb Loope Pt.1, Guadalajara
Fri 19 Feb Coahuila#149, Mexico City
Sat 20 Feb City Hall/2AM, Denver
Fri 26 Feb Mighty, San Francisco
Sat 27 Feb Avalon, Los Angeles
Tue 02 Mar Century Ballroom, Seattle
Thu 04 Mar Cobra, Toronto
Fri 05 Mar Stereo, Montreal
Sat 06 Mar Secret Location
Thu 11 Mar Loope Pt.2, Guadalajara
Fri 12 Mar Club 101, El Paso
Sat 13 Mar Wired Live, Houston
Fri 19 Mar Quinta Balsay, Cuenca
Sat 20 Mar Hola Ola Beach, Montanita
Sat 27 Mar Electric Pickle, Miami

- Robert LaFrance

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Album Review: Tarry Not by Limacon

Tarry Not feels like a manifesto for the future of techno.  This collection of dark, brooding, intricate tech-house never makes it above 128bpm but feels downright energetic due to its layers of expertly crafted, ever-evolving sounds, subtle melodic textures and vast analog-style bass.  This is holistic, human-machine music for the next generation of the underground.

Click here to hear samples of all the tracks and purchase it legally at Beatport.com.

– Robert LaFrance

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Top 3 House Tracks for January 2010

“Jawbreaker” (Original Mix) by Ascii.Disko [Body Function]
The straight-forward house beat that sets this in motion offers little hint of the punishing energy to come. The incessant rising synth riff builds in layers and layers until the break where it becomes all-encompassing then bangs into a monster groove.  Found at beatport.com.

“Space Oddity” (Maher Daniel Remix) by James Teej [My Favorite Robot Records]
Using only a small portion of the lyrics to this David Bowie cover, Maher Daniel is able to make this track his own.  A perfect mid-set, well-paced track with gliding bass, plenty of white noise sweeps and mellow middle interlude to ease the tension and up the class.   (not yet available)

“Sinful Ladies” (Original Mix) by Umek vs Jay Lumen [Great Stuff Recordings]
The complex percussion poly-rhythms and syncopated keyboard stabs keep you on the edge of your seat begging for more.  Then, the drop introduces some happy melodic bells and flute – but don’t be fooled – “Sinful Ladies” never goes soft on you.   Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance

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