Light And Dark

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I'm a bit ill educated on the musical history of Lee Coombs but after looking at his release catalog I'd say it was fair to assume that he's one of the prominent DJ's of the past 10 years or so. I received two of his newest tracks that appear on his third album 'Light and Dark', including the title track and I'm hooked. I suggest you have a listen to them too but first here's a bit of info about the man.

‘Light and Dark’ is in Coombs own words “a true tech funk album”, an amalgam of sounds and influences from dance music’s often disparate scenes. Alongside acts like Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes and Elite Force, Coombs has pioneered this open minded attitude and helped forge the sound of ‘tech funk’, a fusion of techno, breaks, house and electro. On this long player Coombs takes the tech funk spirit and develops it to the n’th degree, it is a true melting pot of influences, from the opening bars of the Diva driven Control with the wonderful Katherine Ellis to the final refrain of the heavily Echo & the Bunnymen inspired ‘Blues I’m Singing’.

Lee Coombs feat. Katherine Ellis - Control.mp3 (Mediafire)
Lee Coombs - Light And Dark.mp3 (Mediafire)

Dodgems

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Here's yet another update from recent featured artists Whis This, some more jackin' fidgit electro in the form of two original tracks and two remixes. Check out the two versions of Dodgems, the first a little down tempo to the second which has plenty of bass and even a dubstep break. Also a brilliant remix of M.I.A.'s 'Tic Toc'.

Whis This - Dodgems pt.1.mp3 (Mediafire)
Whis This - Dodgems pt.2.mp3 (Mediafire)
M.I.A. feat Rye Rye - Tic Toc (Whis This 3 Step Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)
Fukkk Offf - Love My Shake (Whis This Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)

Wake Up

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You may remember a while back I posted some remixes and a mini interview with Meterhead, well they're back with another fine collection of remixes including official ones due for label release. Here's there latest EP all zipped up and ready for download including remixes for Wale, Black Lips and Acid Girls. Also, check out the EP from July featuring remixes of Richard Vission & Static Revenger, Pop Levi and Tittsworth.

Meterhead Remix EP Oct 09.zip (Direct Link)
Wale ft Lady Gaga - Chillin (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Black Lips ft. GZA - Drop I Hold (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Acid Girls Ft. Frankmusik - Wake Up (Meterhead Remix).mp3

Meterhead Remix EP July 09.zip (Direct link)
Richard Vission & Static Revenger Feat. Luciana - I Like That (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Richard Vission & Static Revenger Feat. Luciana - I Like That (Meterhead Instrumental).mp3
Pop Levi - Police Sign (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Pop Levi - Police Sign (Meterhead Instrumental).mp3
Tittsworth - Drunk as Fuck (Meterhead Dark Disco Instrumental Remix).mp3

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Maximus

Photo: Sanne Sannes

California's Harvard Bass has added his touch to Beni's latest release Maximus out now on Kitsune. Its an electro stormer, perfect for dropping mid set when the place is already dripping from the ceiling at 2am. Check out the video for the original version here.

Beni - Maximus (Harvard Bass Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)

Crow Tattoos

Crow tattoos are the perfect choice of artwork for somebody who wants a dark themed design. Crows are often associated with the dark and sometimes Gothic community and seen by some as an object that represents death and sorrow.

Checkout this great photo gallery of some nice quality crow tattoos.







Scar Tattoos

Scar tattoos or scarification is formed by cutting or branding the skin.

Some people choose to get scar tattoos instead of traditional ink tattoos because they are a product of one's own body.

Some tribes in Africa believe that producing a scar on a newborn baby will help prevent vision related illnesses in the child.

Checkout these scar tattoo photos below.








Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes

Photo: Michael Bojkowski

You may remember a while back I posted some remixes by Argentinian producer JMP
well, he's back with an awesome eclectic mixtape spanning numerous genres of disco and electronica.

DJ JMP - Promo Mixtape October 2009.mp3 (Mediafire)
01. Junkie XL - Cosmic Rave
02. LCD Soundsystem - Tribulations (Lindstrom Remix)
03. Moulinex & Xinobi - D.I.S.C.O Texas Theme (Esto! Remix)
04. Classixx - I'll Get You (Feat Jeppe)
05. Scratch Massive - Spirit Catcher Remix (Baba Black Edit)
06. Retro Grade - Moda
07. Mousse T Suzie - All Nite Long (Dimitri From Paris Dub Ledisco Mix)
08. Hugg and Pepp - Sweet Rosie (Disco dub)
09. Cassius - Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes (Don Diablo Remix)
10. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo (Dada Life Guerilla Remix)
11. Fuckk Offf - More Than Friends (Markus Lange Stereofunk Remix)
12. Linus Loves - European Vacation (Linus Loves Roadtrip Mix)
13. MSTRKRFT Feat. John Legend - Heartbreaker (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)
14. Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor (LA Riots vs Villains Remix)
15. The Gossip - Love Long Distance (Fake Blood Remix)
16. DJ Alex Kidd - I Feel It (Dirty Mix)
17. Ou Est Le Swimming Pool - Dance The Way I Feel (Avh Dlub Mix)
18. Mason - Exceeder (Original Mix)
19. Calvin Harris - Ready For The Weekend (Fake Blood Remix)
20. Don Rimini - Hools (Mashed Paper Klub Feat. Floating Remix)
21. The Disco Villains - We Just Came to Get the Party Started (Night Drugs Remix)
22. Acid Girls - The Numbers Song
23. Alter Ego - Rocker (Dub) 192k
24. Proxy - Raven (Flashy Rock Remix)
25. Steve Aoki Feat. Zuper Blahq - I'm In The House (Gigi Barocco Remix)

Whis This

Image Via Popwhore
Photo: Popwhore

Whis This are an electro/ fidget duo from Italy. Hailing from different musical backgrounds the duo have started producing both original and remixed material. Check out their efforts below, and in particular my favorite 'Bad Boy'. Don't forget to stop by their Myspace page.

Whis This - Ass Back.mp3
(Mediafire)
Whis This - The Bad Boy.mp3 (Mediafire)
Whis This - BangBangBang.mp3 (Mediafire)

Pimpsoul

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Pimpsoul are an amalgamation of two DJs, a vocalist, an MC and a saxophonist, who between them have over forty years worth of experience in the music scene. The brain behind this new act is Steve Jeffery a.k.a Darft Phunk who had multiple releases on Splank! Records, Breakin Even and Ground Level. Check out this tasty breakbeat mixtape from the man himself to get you warmed up for the weekend. Be sure to stop by the Myspace page and give them some love.

Pimpsoul - Summer Mix Tape 2009.mp3
(Mediafire)
1. Pimpsoul intro
2. Mooqee - Mice Elf - (Bombstrikes)
3. Deadbeats - I can break it down (20/20vision)
3b. Ski Lo - I wish (accapella)
4. A-skillz & Beardyman - Rhythm (Fingerlickin)
4b. C+C Music factory - Do you wanna funky (accapella)
5. Pulp Fusion - Fonky Monkeyy (CDR)
5b. Ultramagnetic MC’s - Poppa Large (accapella)
6. Chad Jackson - Hear the drummer get wicked
7. Micheal Jackson - Just another part of me (Featurecast Regroove)
8. Insane Bangers - LSD
8b. Ador 1-4 - renegade master (accapella)
9. Beat Vandals & Mooqee - Shooting (Bombstrikes)
10. Featurecast - Throw ya hands up (CDR)
11. Chris Joss - Freedom (CDR)
11b. The Gossip - Standing in the way of control (accapella)
12. Pimpsoul - The One (Bombstrikes)
13. Featurecast - Run of Cover (sticky buds remix) (CDR)
14. Les Ryhtm Digitales - Hey you whats that sound
15. Pimpsoul - Bust a dope smoker - (CDR)
16. A-Skillz & Beat Vandals - Funky sounds (Bombstrikes)
17. Bonkers Banger - (CDR)
18. Flat foot - Pimpsoul remix
18b. ODB - Shimmy Shimmy ya (accapella)
18c. Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (accapella)
19. Also Vanucci & Featurecast - Blue Grassed Devil
19b. Drumattic Twins - Feelin Kinda Strange (accapella)
20. Pimpsoul - Noggins Groove (Ground Level)
20b. The Source Ft Candi Staton - You got the love (accapella)
21. Pimpsoul - 25 (CDR)
22. Pimpsoul - Outro

Tattoos – Fashion Or Cosmetic Rebellion

One of the most famous tattoo artists (oh, yes, they’re called artists! Tattoos are a certified form of art) is Scott Campbell. What made him famous? Tattooing. Who made him famous? The rich and famous. And fashionable. Marc Jacobs? He’s got ink all over him. Cartoon ink! Spongebob, Eric Cartman (from Southpark), his pet bull terriers, a Simpson version of Marc himself, two renditions of the Oui porn magazine, Shameless on his chest, Bros Before Hos on the forearm (a tattoo carried by Marc, Scott Campbell himself and a small circle of friends), a couch on his right hip and so many colored stars.

Henna Tattoos - A Natural Way to Decorate Your Body

The sky is the limit with the pattern, design and image that can be made with henna tattoos, but is usually limited to Shades darker colors red, green, brown, or black. This also depends on how your skin reacts since every skin tone will take a henna tattoo ink is slightly different. To see how the ink will appear on your skin test first to make sure you will get the desired results. Prior to decorate your body with a tattoo make sure you choose the model of henna tattoo that you are not disappointed and dissatisfied with the results so you can appear more confident.

Amid tattoo

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Do-It-Yourself Tattoos Pose Health Risks

Do-It-Yourself Tattoos Pose Health Risks

LIBERTYVILLE, IL - FEBRUARY 26: Professional tattoo artist and co-owner Eric Lynn applies a tattoo to customer Teresa Ragan of Vernon Hills, Illinois February 26, 2004 at Liberty Tattoo in Libertyville, Illinois. Professional tattoo artists, as well as health officials, have voiced concerns with the current trend in amateur tattoo work and body piercing. They feel people need to be educated about the possible effects, such as infections and the potential spread of Tetanus and Hepatitis B or C, associated with amateur tattoo and body piercing.

In this photo: Eric Lynn, Teresa Ragan

Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images

Feb 26, 2004

A Secret

Image by Bizzare
Illustration: Bizzare

Well it's been a bit busy around these parts of late so, I'm catching up on posting. First up is yet another fine release on the Bigger Than Barry label featuring a selection of Dubstep, Electro and Midget House remixes of 'A Secret' by the Scarlet Harlots. Its now available to download exclusively on Beatport before a general release on November 2nd.

Scarlet Harlots - 'A Secret' The Remix EP
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Shorterz Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Enigma & Shorterz Dubstep Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Kitch 'n Sync Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)

Ghostbusters Tattoos

Getting a memorable logo or icon of a classic movie or television show is becoming a very popular choice of tattoo.

And what better choice of logo than the legendary famous anti ghost image of the Ghostbusters.

Feast your eyes on these super cool Ghostbusters tattoos below.





Eagle Tattoos

Eagle tattoos are a fantastic choice for representing your patriotism in the united states, and they are often accompanied by a USA flag of sorts.

Checkout this cool photo gallery of some great eagle tattoos. You may just find the one that matches you best.