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Cassian Presents Mix #06 – HELP

by cassian on May 16, 2012 at 9:43 am
Posted In: Downloads, Music

 

We’ve always wanted to highlight alternative sounds through the mix series and this is probably the best example of that yet. Mix #06 comes courtesy of a newly formed Sydney duo, HELP. These guys are so fresh off the boat (the techno boat) that you won’t find any mention of them anywhere else on the world wide internets. Trying to put a label on HELP is like trying to pin the tail on the donkey, if that donkey was driving a Ferrari 599xx full tilt around the Nordschleife. Their musical stylings will help (punny) take you on a trip from a Berlin backroom, to a Queensbridge apartment and back again via a Mediterranean sunrise. Despite the varying sounds & styles included in the mix there is a dark continuity to it which I guess is exactly what HELP is (and will be) all about.

We like firsts at this mix series and this is the first mix that features an exclusive, previously unheard, original track. Their tune Unheard Of is a dark piece of techno (with quite a lot of hop) that will have you head nodding and mentally repeating the hook for days (or at least that’s what happened to me). The guys were quite secretive and wouldn’t really tell me anything about what they had planned for the project, which is absolutely fine with me as I’m 100% happy to let their music do the talking. Keep both ears & eyes on the lookout for more from HELP in the coming months but in the meantime, sit back, sit up or sit down and enjoy HELP.

 

 

Tracklist:

Fields – XXYYXX
Sick – Salem
Thuggish Ruggish (Sliink Remix) – Bone Thugs n Harmony
Sicko Cell – Joy Orbison
Eight – Grimes
Universe – Aquarius Heaven
WOW – Siriusmo
Ragysh – Todd Terje
Pyramid – Instra:mental
Unheard of (3am Rough Version) – HELP
Off The Traxx – New York Transit Authority
Reversion – Light Year
Good As Gold (Zdar Dub) – Tiga
You’ll Improve Me – (Caribou Remix – Light Year’s ‘Now I Can Play This Edit’) – Junior Boys
Beady Bablo – Jonwayne
Brainwash By London – Clams Casino
Empathy (spf5Ø edit) – Crystal Castles
Anaujiram – GRANT
Hard In Da Paint (XXYYXX remix)

Cass

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Cassian Presents Mix #05 – Kris Baha

by cassian on March 21, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Posted In: Downloads, Music
It’s about that time again! I’m pretty stoked/yewing to be bringing you guys the first interstate (outside of New South Wales, Australia) mix in the series. Brought to you by my bro from the Australian Mexico (Melbourne), Kris Baha (Kris Bro-ha to me). The first time I saw this dude DJ (I think about a year ago at the now defunct After Dark Social Club in Melbourne) I was absolutely blown away. His set was a luscious, acid tinged house trip that I really got onboard with. Killer track selection that had me and the other guys I was with all going WTF IS THIS every time he (flawlessly) mixed in a new tune. This mix is also special as it’s the first LIVE mix in the series. I think this mix showcases Kris’ talents extremely well, this dude is the real deal and lays down sets like this every time he steps into the booth, very impressive stuff.

Did I not mention that he is also one of my favourite producers in Aus? His new remix for Magnifik is fantastic and is included in this mix. When you combine high level production & mixing skills with the great taste & knowledge of a high level dj what do you get? Someone to keep both eyes glued on. Now back onto the mix, I’ve had this thing on repeat on my iPod during this current US tour and it hasn’t gotten even slightly old after multiple listens. I knew very few of these tunes before hearing the mix so that has definitely aided in keeping it fresh for my ears but the movement of energy throughout this mix is what really keeps me coming back. This mix goes up, down, left, right, old, new, high, low, etc & etc.

I really hope you enjoy it and be SURE to check out Kris Baha‘s music online and most importantly, go see him dj when he is in your town! Kris and I are both residents at Survivor! Club Of Legends (my first night there is March 31st) so if you’re in melbourne you can catch us both on that night.

Tracklist:
01. Luv Can’t Hurt (Nebraska 79′ Remix) – Salvatore Freda
02. Black Comes the Dat – Phonokemi
03. Insect Overlords – Tornado Wallace
04. There is Nothing You Can Teach Me – KRL
05. The Solaris Conspiracy (Francis Inferno Orchestra remix) – Sasse
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08. Complicated (Kris Baha Remix) – Magnifik
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10. Oranges (Jaques Renault Edit) – Mark E
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12. In A While/ The Voice From Planet Love (Dixon Edit) – Ben Klock & Precious System
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16. I ‘m You’re Brother (Chicago’s t) – Main Street Records
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18. Goom (Bouns Beats) – Redhsape
19. Over You Too – Omas S
20. Is it All Over my Face – Ele Ferrer
21. Its a Crime (Caribou Remix) – Virgo Four
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23. Me feat Pol_On – Catz ‘n Dogz
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26. Twirl & The Beanstalk – Tornado Wallace
27. Snooze 4 Love – Todd Terje

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Cass
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Bag Raiders – Snake Charmer (Cassian Remix)

by cassian on March 8, 2012 at 5:45 am
Posted In: Downloads, Music


This one has been a while coming and after all this time it’s great to be able to give it away for free (high five to Modular!). It’s also being released as part of Leave Them All Behind 4 (The 4th iteration of Modular’s compilation series) which is out through iTunes on March 11 (UK/EU) and April 6 (AUS).

Check Chris from Bag Raiders throwing down some state of the art, cutting edge DJ moves:

Listen & Download here:

Youtube here:

Cass

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Vamos a las Americas Tour

by cassian on February 16, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Posted In: Downloads, Music, Tour Dates

 

It’s been a while but I’m back on tour, this time making my way around las Americas! Playing a stack of shows alongside some of my favourite acts. I’ve got a tonne of stickers with me so just ask if you want one! If you’re in “las Americas” and want me to play your club, festival or private dinner party you can hit up latane@windishagency.com to make it happen. Call him Ari Gold and you get bonus points.

Dates:

Feb 16 – San Diego – Voyeur – w/ Aeroplane
Feb 17 – San Francisco – Mezzanine – w/ Aeroplane
Feb 18 – Washington DC – U Hall – w/ Aeroplane
Feb 22 – Winnipeg – Greenroom
Feb 24 – Vancouver – Ginger 62
Feb 29 – Austin – Kingdom
Mar 1 – Dallas – Rio Room – w/ Plastic Plates
Mar 2 – Vail – Agave – w/ Diplo (SnowBall after party)
Mar 3 – Vail – SnowBall Music Festival
Mar 7 – Portland – Whiskey Bar
Mar 8 – Santa Monica – The Central w/ Guns in the Sun DJs
Mar 9 – New York – Le Poisson Rouge
Mar 10 – Nashville – Boys & Girls
Mar 11 – New York – Le Bain
Mar 14 – Austin – SXSW
Mar 15 – Chicago – Berlin
Mar 16 – Guadalajara, MX – Disco Lopez
Mar 17 – Mexico City, MX – Leonor
Mar 20 – Miami – Bardot – w/ Yuksek, Plastic Plates
Mar 22 – Miami – Chalk – w/ Gigamesh
Mar 23 – Miami – Grand Central (Windish Agency Showcase)
Mar 24 – El Paso – Lowbrow Palace – w/ Plastic Plates
Mar 27 – Los Angeles – Dim Mak Studios – w/ Yuksek

 

As is to now be expected, I’ve done a mix full of my favourite tunes of the minute including oldies, newies & a few unreleased goodies.



Tracklist:

Vamos America
Lindstrom – Call Me Anytime
Monkey Safari – Fat Papa (Country Club Remix)
Jonas Rathsman – Feeling You
Kraak and Smaak – Hold Back Love (Lovebirds Remix)
Disco Stu & J Monkman – Dont Have To Be Beautiful
Parallel Dance Ensemble – Shopping Cart (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
DJ T. – Funk On You (2011 Edit)
Johanna Knutsson – Heavy Baby
Bag Raiders – Snake Charmer (Cassian Remix)
Unknown Artist – What You Need (Coat Of Arms Remix)
Sneaky Sound System – Really Want To See You Again (Kink Remix)
The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love (Cassian Remix)
PBR Streetgang – Downstroke
Roberto Rodriguez – Like I Said
No Halo – Put Your Hands On (Cassian Remix)
Murk & Liberty City – If You Really Love Someone (The Murk Groove Mix)
Real Nice & Cubiq – Had Enough (Luke Pompey Remix)
Mickey feat. Monarchy – Love For Sale

 

Cass

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Big Day Out 2012

by cassian on January 27, 2012 at 8:01 am
Posted In: Media, Music

For locals the Big Day Out doesn’t really need an intro but for those unaware the BDO is possibly THE iconic Australian touring music festival. It’s predominantly a rock festival but there has always been a strong electronic music contingent performing each year. In Sydney the electronic music stage is the Boiler Room and over the years I’ve seen acts like Simian Mobile Disco, The Prodigy, Calvin Harris Live (with a full band) and The Midnight Juggernauts perform on this stage. Apparently it has a capacity of 20 thousand+ and when it’s full it looks something like this:

Lupe Fiasco & Bassnectar @ BDO Boiler Room 2012

This year I played a 45 minute dj set in the Boiler Room (ended up being around 50 minutes) and it will definitely remain one of the highlights of my year. I recorded my set but unfortunately I can’t post it as I played a few unreleased Country Club tunes. However I picked up my phone and filmed this, just to give you guys a taste of how the gig went down! Tracklist below.


Tracklist for Cassian DJ set @ BDO Boiler Room Sydney 2012:

Phoenix – Love Like a Sunset (edit)
The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love (Cassian Remix)
Black Rose – Anthem
Cassian – Getting High
Country Club – Croquet
Johanna Knutsson – Heavy Baby
Country Club – Excuse Me
Bag Raiders – Snake Charmer (Cassian Remix)
Joe Goddard – Gabriel (Aston Shuffle Remix)
Glimpse & Martin Dawson – Wildlife (Acid Dub)
Swivel Hips – Cheaters
Tube & Berger, Ante Perry – 1234
Yolanda Be Cool – Le Bump
Switch – A Bit Patchy (Eric Prydz Remix)
Icehouse – Great Southern Land (Gloves Dead Horse Mix)

Oh plus it was Australia Day (yew) !!

Cass

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