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[Event Review] CRSSD Festival – San Diego, 3/14-15

Posted by Ivan Chung - March 26, 2015

As festival season is upon us, many festival go-ers are itching to go to Coachella, especially when talking about the perfect California weather. Goldenvoice, hosts of Coachella, and FNGRS CRSSD have teamed up to create CRSSD Festival, a solution for those who can’t make it to the more high-profile festivals but still want to get a taste of the all-around chill California vibe. With that said, CRSSD festival was the perfect portrayal of sunny San Diego and what it represents.

The first ever CRSSD fest took place in the Waterfront Park from March 14 and 15, and featured a lineup with big names like Chromeo, Odesza, Flight Facilities and Empire of the Sun. While these unique electronic acts headlined the main stage a.k.a “Ocean View Live”, what stuck out the most to us was “The Palms” stage, which was decorated to fit a more laid-back and tropical vibe. Ranging from nu-disco to tropical house, the stage features some of the frontrunners of the dance scene, including names like Bakermat, Thomas Jack, Bixel Boys, Giraffage and Kaytranada. The middle stage, which was named “City Steps”, featured some heavyhitting house acts that span from future bass to G-House, notably Amtrac, Tensnake, James Murphy and Simian Mobile Disco.

’MNEK – Wrote A Song About You (Kaytranada Edition)’

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’Giraffage – Hello’

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Being that it was a debut festival, CRSSD fest did a phenomenal job of planning and set up. With KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley hosting the festival and filling in between sets with the crowd’s favorite music, there was never a dull moment at the park. Unlike some other major festivals, the Waterfront Park was the perfect size venue for CRSSD fest. The three stages were all easily reachable from one end to another, without overshadowing each other.

Now onto the stars of the show. The best acts on Saturday were undoubtedly Kaytranada and Giraffage. With back to back sets at “The Palms” stage, the two talented artists brought the house down with their immensely high energy performances. From the future bounce mastermind to the quirky creative genius, the two spun tune after tune that got the crowd going nuts. Empire of the Sun also put out an epic performance with their signature glamorous set up with stage dancers. There was no better way to close out the night after a long day of sweating and dancing. Continue reading →

[Event Preview] CRSSD Festival – San Diego 3/14-3/15

Posted by Ivan Chung - February 19, 2015

Spring is around the corner, which means that it’s almost festival season! As one of our first stops, TMN is going to the CRSSD festival in San Diego. Taken place at the Waterfront Park on March 14 and 15, CRSSD fest features some of the frontrunners and up-and-comers in today’s electronic music. Powerhouses including Empire of the Sun, Chromeo, Odesza, Flight Facilities are headlining the festival at the “Ocean View Live” stage, while deeper acts like Kaytranada, Thomas Jack, Bakermat and Bixel Boys will try to win the crowd at “The Palms” stage.

The three-stage set up will definitely give a refreshing feel to all festival-goers. Thousands will gather at Waterfront Park and dance their pants off while overseeing the beautiful city of San Diego. With its popularity rising at such a high rate, CRSSD festival is representing sunny San Diego by stepping its game up. We are very excited to be able to witness the very first debut of the festival, as there will be many more in the future.

Make sure to check out this playlist we put together in advance to the festival. If you’re a fan of electronic dance music, and want to have a good time with laid back vibes all around, go to CRSSD festival and we promise you will not be disappointed!

’Slow Magic – Still Life’

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’Something New (Amtrac Remix)’

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’Drive Me Crazy (featuring Vic Mensa)’

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’ODESZA – White Lies (feat. Jenni Potts)’

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’Bakermat – Teach Me (Original Mix)’

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’Gabriel Rios – Gold (Thomas Jack Remix)’

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’All You’re Waiting For (Feat. Nancy Whang)’

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’Theophilus London Feat. Jesse Boykins III – Tribe (Bixel Boys Remix)’

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’FoFo’

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’Flight Facilities – Two Bodies feat. Emma Louise (Lido Remix)’

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’George Maple – Talk Talk’

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’Goldroom – Embrace’

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[Hip-Hop] Slow Magic – Girls (MOORS Remix)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - December 5, 2014

’Slow Magic – Girls (MOORS Remix)’

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’Lusine – Arterial (Moors Remix)’

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LA hip-hop duo MOORS emerged earlier this year with the release of their self-titled EP, a creative project full of hazy production and introspective lyricism. Aside from their originals, MOORS have also shown a knack for remixes with wavy, genre-bending takes on BATHS and James Vincent McMorrow, who they joined for a leg of his recent US tour. Earlier this week, emcee Keith Stanfield and producer HH dropped off an official remix for another of our favorite emerging artists, Slow Magic. Taking probably the catchiest song from Slow Magic’s recent album in “Girls,” HH creates the perfectly warped loop over which Keith, also a professional actor, displays some theatrical, storytelling bars adding a different kind of depth to the original. Give this dope cut a spin above along with another remix they dropped this week of Lusine‘s “Arterial.”

P.S. You can check out our recent exclusive interviews with MOORS and Slow Magic at those links.

[Electronic] Slow Magic – Waited 4 U (ODESZA Remix)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - November 13, 2014

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Waited 4 U (ODESZA Remix) [Thissongissick.com Premiere] [Free Download]

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ODESZA and Slow Magic are both killing it in 2014 with stellar debut albums and endless sold-out shows. The similarities don’t end with their upward career trajectory, though, as they also share in sonic elements with shimmering electronic sounds and booming percussion. We’ve already seen Slow Magic, the mysterious masked producer, remix ODESZA’s “Say My Name” and, now, the favor is returned with ODESZA’s take on “Waited 4 U.” As with all of their re-works, the Seattle production duo make this one their own bringing in their signature bright, big-room sound. The compatible styles allow Slow Magic’s original to shine through as well, though, and leaves us wanting more collaborations.

Both of these ninja-favorites are on tour in Europe right now and are actually in the midst of joint shows–you can check out their tour dates here: ODESZA||Slow Magic. You can also check out our exclusive interviews with ODESZA and Slow Magic at those links. Give this one a listen and grab a free download above.

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[TMN Contest] Denver, win tickets to see Slow Magic @ The Bluebird, Thursday, Oct 9th

Posted by Bryn Carter - October 8, 2014

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Say My Name (Slow Magic Remix)

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Denverrrrrr! Listen up, have we got a show for you.

Tomorrow night Slow Magic is coming to the Bluebird Theater to share his intoxicating electronic music and The Music Ninja wants to help you go experience this incredible artist. If you don’t know Slow Magic, well, have a listen to the songs below and know if you like an electronic producer who likes to mix in his dad playing guitar into his remixes, then you will adore this artist.

Details below:

1) “Like” us (The Music Ninja) on facebook here:

2) “Like” the Slow Magic on facebook:

3) Comment below this post with what song you’re most looking forward to hearing

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– Winner will receive 2 tickets
– Winner will be announced Thursday 10/9 at 10AM via their entry comment in the feed below.

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[Electronica] Odesza – Say My Name (Slow Magic Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 1, 2014

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Say My Name (Slow Magic Remix)

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Odesza‘s “Say My Name” has officially become one of the most remixed tunes ever since it came out alongside their In Return album. Everybody wants a piece of this delicious cake but not everyone gets a hold of its essence. Slow Magic‘s take on the song is probably, in our opinion, one of the best versions out there.

Featuring his very own father on the guitar solo, Slow Magic manages to put in his own twist to the already amazing collaboration. It starts off with his sweet signature piano chords, with the original chorus fading in the background. When the beat drops, it’s everything Slow Magic represents. The epic synths, the hardhitting drums and the killer guitar solo steal the spotlight for this remix while crediting the original tune. So much is put into the production of this rework that we can’t help but admire these talented musicians whose styles compliment each other so well. So go check it out above, give the other remixes from their ongoing competition a listen here, and tell us what you think!

[Electronic] Slow Magic – Girls (Kodak to Graph Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - September 18, 2014

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Girls (Kodak to Graph Remix)

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Watching Slow Magic live is pretty awesome to say the least, but going on tour and performing with him must be even more awesome. Florida-based DJ/producer, Kodak to Graph, has been opening for Slow Magic during his U.S. tour, and decided to remix “Girls”, a Slow Magic classic.

Slow Magic’s songs are so unique that it is difficult to switch them up and give them their own identity, but Kodak to Graph did just that. Sampling the intro of the tune, Kodak threw in a soft yet casual trap beat, creating an interestingly exciting banger. Kodak to Graph, who closed out his set with this unique re-work, sure knows how to get the crowd pumped up with an energetic stage presence and his impressive producer maneuvers. We are very excited to see what he has in store for us in the future. Be sure to check out his SoundCloud page and upcoming tour dates with Slow Magic. We can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.