Bulb "Into The Deep" Podcast - by Vladimir

BULB - "Into The Deep" Podcast

While becoming mildly obsessed DFRNT's "Insight" Podcast, I began to 

research some other picks by the Apple community and came across 

the Bulb "Into The Deep" Podcast. 

Mixed by DJ Vladimir from Russia, Bulb "Into the Deep" goes deep into 

many different genres of electronic music. 

His mixes normally start with dome deep techno, then molding into deep house, then some deep minimal Drum and Bass, then finally capping the mix off with 

Deep Dubstep and Deep Drum and Bass. 

It's DEEP.

Bulb's "Into the Deep" Podcast is in it's 18th edition. 

Please check the other mixes by Subscribing to the "Into The Deep" Podcast on iTunes

Upperhands - The Special Thanks Edition

If you are reading this blog for the first time, than it is imperative

that we discuss the "Special Thanks" segment seen at the end of 

specific posts and stories.

Special Thanks are free form and pure from any inhibition.

Special Thanks are inspired by Vice Magazine's "Do's and Dont's".

Special Thanks are meant to insight, educate, rant, vent and display our inner thoughts.

Special Thanks will not apologize for grammatical errors.

Special Thanks wants readers to comment on the post.

Special Thanks comments can be as ruthless or intelligent as necessary to move 

the story forward.

Special Thanks are completely biased in many different directions.

Special Thanks seeks not to offend anyone. Except for Republicans and Gary Bettman.

Special Thanks to: The internet for allowing all of this to happen, staying inside all day to be productive, seeing the effects of Hurricane Sandy on New York with my own eyes, taking photographs of The Freedom Tower, the newest skyscraper in the place of The World Trade Center, Deciding in 2001 which college I would go to based on being able to see The World Trade Center form our dorms, playing music all day, the genius who decided that it would be cool to take skis and turn them into a singular snowboard, My New York Giants and New YOrk Jets missing the playoffs in the same week, Adrian Peterson for showing us that "Anything is Possible!", PRO ERA PEEP: The Aprocalypse.

Hello 2013: Listen to Massive Attack's Fresh 6 Mix on BBC Featuring Songs That Inspired Their Landmark Debut Album "Blue Lines"

We've arrived at 2013 and the dawning of a new era. But as we move forward, it's important not to forget our past either. Last year seminal electronic outfit, Massive Attack, released a special remastered version of their classic debut album, "Blue Lines" and original members 3D and Daddy G recently compiled a fantastic installment in the BBC 6 Mix series that illustrates their vast musical influences. Opening with Pink Floyd and Kraftwerk, the mix also features newer artists like Burial and Flying Lotus, plus a couple of classic Massive Attack jams too.

Take a listen and hear the sounds that helped shape one of the most influential electronic groups of our time.



Special Thanks: To 2013 being an incredible year, Massive Attack still holding it down, Headtron Music, gourmet breakfast sandwiches, the start of the NFL playoffs, Almunia, Synkro and hope.

The Gentleman

Lomography LC-A+

Lomography Color 100 35mm film

Triple exposure

1. Palm Tree

2. Pabst Blue Ribbon truck

3. Well dressed gentleman.

Capital Steez and the Pro Era - Stardom is a Mother F******

As the year comes to an end, I like to reflect on the adventures I've experienced 

and accomplishments I've made in the past 365 days. 

Rarely am I blown away about something brand new that is happening right 

in the middle of this annual reflection. 

On December 23rd of 2012 I stumbled upon a new hip-hop group out of Flatbush Brooklyn named,

the Pro Era.

Joey Bad Ass, Kirk Knight, CJ Fly, A LA Sole, Capital Steez, Dessy Hinds

Dirty Sanchez, Rokamouth, Nyck Caution, KWON and Dyemond Lewis.

Comprised of roughly 11 urban fashionista, backpacker, freestyle spitting, underground hip hop ascending Brooklynites, the Pro Era brings back all that has been missing from hip hop.

Packed with well produced samples, classic beat machine breakdowns and rhymes that 

make you feel like you are on a Brooklyn bound subway, 

the Pro Era is like a modern day Boot Camp Clik.

Almost immediately after sharing their new mixtape on Facebook,

it grew apparent that there was something wrong in the world of the Pro Era.

Unfortunately one of their shining members, Capital Steez,

died entirely too soon on the morning of December 24th, 2012.

Along with the rest of the hip hop world, I was shocked and saddened.

In an erie twist to Steez's death was his his final tweet:

"The end". 

It is still not disclosed what the cause of death for Capital Steez was, but the final tweet is 

a grim reminder at how social media is sometimes like a digital hell.

Fear not hip hoppers, the Pro Era will live on and will continue their success. 

After listening to the album numerous times, 

I have no doubt in my mind that we will be seeing more from these guys.

I also do not doubt that they will use the untimely death of Capital Steez as a method 

of motivation to become some of the most noted faces in Brooklyn hip hop history.

For the Pro Era Mixtape 

CLICK HERE

For more Pro Era music... Pro Era Soundcloud

CLICK HERE

Hoop Dreams

Little Italy, NYC, 2012.

I travel from city to city,

every one is different than the last.

One thing that stays the same,

is Love.

Special Thanks to: 2012 being over, Surviving the end of the world in the company of old friends.

Free Download: DJ Shadow Offers Free Download of DJ Set that Got Him Kicked Off the Decks in Miami

It's New Year's Eve and what better way to kick off 2013 than with a dope free download from the legendary DJ Shadow! You've probably heard the story of how Shadow was recently booted of the turntables in a posh Miami nightclub for playing music that was dubbed "too future."

Shadow vowed to release that set so we could all be the judge and today he has done just that! Download the genre-blurring set below and be sure to blast this loud as you usher in 2013:



Special Thanks: DJ Shadow for always innovating, 2013 being the dawning of a new era, The San Francisco 49ers back in the playoffs, Solomun, Headtron New Years Eve party in Santa Monica, good friends and much love

New Music Tuesdays: Get in the Holiday Spirit with this Free Download of Wham! "Last Christmas" Remixed By Ninja Tune Artist Slugabed

Woke up this morning and came across this cheeky lil gem of a remix! We've all heard Wham!'s classic holiday tune, "Last Christmas" about a million times, but you've never heard it quite like this. Ninja Tune artist, Slugabed, has some fun and offers his remix of the original by turning it into something that's going to the top of our 2012 holiday playlist.

Get your FREE Holiday DOWNLOAD on right here:



Special Thanks: Ninja Tune, Slugabed, Wham!, good holiday music, Man of Steel full trailer being not a disappointment, The LA Dodgers becoming the NL Yankees, Oblivion and m83

Music Mondays: Stones Throw Records Head Honcho Peanut Butter Wolf Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" and Offers Unreleased Track

Everyone seems to be getting in on the 20th anniversary celebration of Dr. Dre's landmark hip-hop album, "The Chronic" and justifiably so. Now Los Angeles-based Stones Throw Records founder, Peanut Butter Wolf is reflecting on his love of G-Funk in a new interview with SPIN, where he also offers up an unreleased track from 1993 that sees the producer trying to tap into his inner D.R.E. Certainly not a bad effort to my ears, but the talent was clearly there from the beginning and Peanut Butter Wolf would eventually merge his diverse musical influences to carve his own signature sound with Stones Throw Records (thankfully).

                                                        The good Doc in "The Chronic" era

                                                  Peanut Butter Wolf doing what he does best

Special Thanks: Getting snuffed out of my fantasy football playoffs in round 1 to MC EVeryman no less, wrapping presents and breaking out the DuRock holiday playlist for the first time in 2012, vegetarian chili w/ daiya cheese, good tunes and big laughs

Something Sublime for Saturday: Ulrich Schnauss Preps First New Album in Six Years With Free Download "A Long Way to Fall" and Beautiful Music Video

I've been championing the sounds of Ulrich Schnauss for over a decade now. With artists like Tycho beginning to catch fire with the more discerning electronic music lovers this year, it's important to know about Ulrich Schnauss. His first two albums, 2001's "Far Away Trains Passing By" and 2003's "A Strangely Isolated Place" are certified classics in the downtempo music community, combining elements of shoegaze, rock and Schnauss' signature layers of sublime electronic atmospherics.

Now six years after he released, "Goodbye," Schnauss is retuning with a brand-new album in January 2013. To mark the anticipated release, he's offered a free download of new song, "A Long Way to Fall" over on his SoundCloud page along with dropping a gorgeous music video for the track.

Check them out and be sure to play them when you want to get lost in another world.





Special Thanks: Pittfire Pizza parties to celebrate MC EVeryman's 30th birthday, sleeping in, warm egg  sandwiches, Nate Dogg, Native Foods, creative friends and fantasy football playoffs beginning