For some reason, I always decide to go into a New Year with a hazy explosion of alcohol and destruction… if I had attended the following show, I’m sure it woulda’ been a much smoother and funkier transition.
Photos: Melissa Snyder
Vampire Weekend – The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance (Chromeo Rmx)
Street Scene was everything I ever wanted in a women and more. She was a well put together, classy, yet a bit messy and bitchy at times. She danced, she smoked, she relaxed, and she was fucking HOT. There’s nothing that I could want that she didn’t give me (besides maybe road head), yet at the same time I was let down in the most measurable way I think it turned me off of her; the epitome of blue-balls.
Friday was PERFECT. I couldn’t have asked for a better day. It started off hot as hell with some world tunes from Extra Golden. Then came the killing of some time wondering about the wide arrange of different stages and vendors.
We were required to shut down Hard Summer at The Forum last night by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. They declared the event a “hazard” after seeing concertgoers jumping from the balcony to the floor, along with numerous other potentially dangerous activities. The Inglewood Police Department backed the decision of the Fire Department and assisted in the clearance of the venue.
While we, the promoters, worked with the authorities to consider other options to continue the concert, ultimately they made the decision based on the safety of the concertgoers. We are happy to report that there were no major injuries.
We are offering refunds to all concertgoers.
-The Official HARD Website
anticipation...
The last words said by Hard Officials after a heart wrenching disappointment – HARD was officially shut down by the Los Angeles Fire Department all before midnight.
As I made my way unto the night and into Inglewood for LA’s HARD SUMMER FEST, I could feel the good vibes waving in the air. Candy bracelets here, and fury boots there. The creators of HARD Fest have really built a strong community of loyal fans.
I circled the Forum on foot three to four times, finding lines and lines of people waiting to get in. Finally, I got to will call to pick up my tickets. Now, the wait to get in. In the crowds of lines that didn’t seem to be moving, I suddenly see 50-60 fans jolt in blurred figures right past me yelling, “RUSH!” They took down one of the fences and bum-rushed the security for a quick and easy way in (I was too slow to react with them).
After an hour, “YES I’M IN. Wait, I missed Crystal Castles?” “No worries, but where’s the music? No one is dancing, everyone’s a bit uneasy, how do I get down to the floor?” -thoughts that crossed my mind after two hours of waiting for Chromeo to come on.
In those few hours, I saw how this night folded out…more after the jump
hello everyone,
the official remix 12″ for our first single “Big Bills” is now officially out. in typical flosstradamus tradition… or flosstradition we would like to offer up all of the remixes, including Jokers of The Scene, Blaqstarr, and our own personal Power House remix to you guys… for FREE!
enjoy!
http://www.zshare.net/download/5702213122bd6954/#;
love,
flosstradamus
Flosstradamus – Overnight Star
Alright, I’m really tired of the confusion out there on the internet so we’re gonna settle this once and for all. J2K of Flosstradamus is Kid Sister’s brother. Kid Sister is dating A-Trak who balances heading Fool’s Gold and being Kanye’s DJ. A-Trak is also the brother of Dave 1 from Chromeo. Feel free to dig deeper, but for all of the misinformed blogs out there I hope this offers you a good start.
Related, A-Trak’s Infinity +1 comes out today along with new records from UGK, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Thunderheist, and more. Coppeth here.
And here’s what’s going on in your world today:
Summer Nights Yoga Series
Chromeo and Peanut Butter Wolf at the Henry Fonda
The Hold Steady with The Loved Ones
White Lies at the Echo (Early Show)
Jay Reatard and Cheap Time at the Echo (Late Show)
Name!
Kid Sister – born Melissa Young – is a name that a lot of people can relate to, but who is Kid Sister really? Well she’s J2K from Flosstradamus‘ Older Sister which clears up why he performs with her, remixes her, and makes cameos in her vids. Kid Sister may not be the most bangable name in the world, but it’s a name with morals and you gotta respect that; family comes first with her.
Amanda Blank’s real name is Amanda Mallory…what? Two first names? It is pretty fucking cute though and Amanda Blank just flows so easily off the tongue.
Winner: AMANDA BLANK – when you’re with a girl you don’t want to constantly be thinking about your Kid Sister.
Crew!
Kid Sister is J2K’s sister (not to be confused with JFK of MSTRKRFT). She is dating A-Trak who is Kanye’s DJ as well as brothers from Dave 1 of Chromeo.
Amanda Blank rolls with Spank Rock and her old pals from Philly and Bmore.
Winner: Kid Sister – if her booming career turns into a dud she has plenty of cushion to fall back on.
Appearance!
Videos!
I’m not even going to begin to analyze rapping style from both women, so this is where we end our contest. But who will be crowned the queen? Well…looking back at the scoreboard it looks as though we have a tie.
The Winner Is…
If you don’t agree with the outcome, please attend Rock The Bells this year and let me know what you think.
Franki Chan – No Love Lost Mixtape
TRACK LISTING:
01. Acid Girls – “Palms (Joe and Will Ask? Early Draft Remix)”
02. Classixx – “Cold Act Ill (Extended Mix)”
03. Kill The Noise – “Hey You (Le Castle Vania Remix)”
04. 30hz – “Daddio (Miles Dyson Remix)”
05. The Presets – “My People (DIM Remix)”
06. Ocelot – “Our Time (Calvertron Remix)”
07. The Count & Sinden – “Beeper (Fake Blood Remix)”
08. Treasure Fingers – “Cross The Dancefloor (Laidback Luke Remix)”
09. Fake Shark Real Zombie – “Designer Drugs (Designer Drugs Remix)”
10. Chromeo – “Fancy Footwork (Crookers Remix)”
11. Heartsrevolution – “Switchblade (LA Riots Remix)”
12. Top Billin – “My Girl Wants”
13. The Loungin Kollective – “Riddim Come 4ward (Herve’s Fire Pon Dem Remix)”
14. Alphabeat – “Fantastic 6 (Radioclit Remix)”
15. Sebastian Tellier – “Divine (Ocelot Vs. Bird Peterson Unfinished Remix)”
16. Digitalism – “Pogo (Beni’s Reedit, Rework, Remix)”
