Hot summer weekends all but demand a drive to the beach, but Sundays offer a good reason to stick around: a solid schedule of day parties. Whether it’s live music or DJ, here’s a sampling of ways to wile away the summer days.
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In the early ’90s, L.A.’s underground hip-hop scene revolved around a little health food café in South Central called the Good Life where a weekly Thursday night open mic exploded. Groups like Jurassic 5, the Pharcyde and Freestyle Fellowship scored major label deals from executives coming down to check out the talent.
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As one of the resident DJs at the Cardiff Lounge’s popular party Return of the Boom Zap and a regular at several other Silicon Valley parties, San Jose DJ AJ Orbit’s selections can range anywhere from house to Jersey bass to all vinyl 90s R&B/Hip Hop sets.
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Isaac Simpson on June 3, 2014
WHEN PROMOTER Chris Alba sought to kickstart a career as a DJ six years ago, rather than head out to the clubs, he stayed home. Alba staged his own parties in the downtown Los Angeles warehouse that he shared with five other artists. He called himself Whiiite. And in that DIY music…
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San Jose based DJ/production collective BVMO latest release, The Resume, is an eight-song free release that includes one original and remixes that cover a variety of electronic styles. It’s is a testament to the group’s versatility not just as party-rocking DJ’s but as producers as well.
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Brandon E. Roos on April 9, 2014
A well-dressed yet casual crowd of varied age sips craft cocktails as they’re serenaded by the timeless voice of Marvin Gaye. While the legendary crooner’s delivery remains untouched, he’s supported by a hip-hop backdrop, complete with booming 808 kick. It seemed like the day’s rain may scare some away, but it’s 10:30pm…
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Brandon E. Roos on March 25, 2014
On last year’s Long Live the Jazz, South London DJ and producer Swindle seemed to aim for the same lofty goal Daft Punk attempted with their Grammy-winning album Random Access Memories: instilling humanity in computer-driven music.
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David Ma on March 5, 2014
Seasoned hip-hop fans of a certain age will remember Jazzy Jeff as part of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, a rap duo that began in the late ’80s before Will Smith went solo and became a movie star.
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Isaac Simpson on January 27, 2014
Steve Aoki doesn’t crowd surf. At his shows, he floats atop the candy-coated masses in an inflatable raft like a drunken yacht captain high on champagne and wobbly bass. He also launches birthday cakes. At a show in Toronto, Aoki hit a kid in a wheelchair with a cake, point blank. The…
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The Wobbleland massive EDM party returned to San Jose with a full lineup of DJs and producer, including Griz, Doctor P, Cookie Monsta and many more.
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