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rv_cast – One of the Best Dance Music Podcasts

Recommendations and Reviews | From the mind of | 02/10/2010

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I’ve been meaning to write a post for some time now to make the bold, unbiased claim that I think RV has one of the best dance music podcasts available today! Seriously, I don’t know if you’ve been tuning in, but the rv_cast has featured some killer episodes…all underground and all fresh.

I felt the need to write this post because I want to help get the word out. The rv_cast is not as visible as some of the other dance music podcasts, but I think we’re gradually appearing on more people’s radars. Sam has been the brains and muscle behind the podcast, arranging for guest mixes and contributing a mix or two of his own. He’s seen to it that we stay true to the music, offering an original, intelligent series of mixes for folks who appreciate the real stuff.

I’d prefer that you not take my word for it on this one. I encourage you to check out a few rv_cast episodes. For example, check out rv_cast 013, mixed by Estroe. I’ve listened to this one countless times, and it just keeps getting better. Estroe laid down a sophisticated set of tracks and blended them together perfectly.

Another rv_cast episode that’s really worth checking out is the one from Jason Patrick. This guy has skillz. I gained real respect for Jason after hearing him play live at the Varsity All Stars 2009 party (headlined by Anja Schneider). His rv_cast mix is a finely crafted work with a perfect flow – a true specimen of aural artistry.

I’ll briefly discuss one more rv_cast episode here…the one from Alland Byallo. I think this episode was a sort of breakout mix for us, and it will certainly rewire your brain if you listen to it intently. Alland’s mix is one of those that you can have fun studying and analyzing…really focusing on the transitions. It’s intelligent, crisp, and clean. Great stuff!

There hasn’t been a bad rv_cast episode yet. I would write about all of the episodes here, but I don’t want to overwhelm you with recommendations. I do, however, have to give a few other honorable mentions here…you should definitely check out the episodes by Sam (of course!), Savas Pascalidis, Angel Alanis, and Naveen G. They’re all hot to death!

Enjoy these existing rv_cast episode, and keep an eye out for new ones coming soon!

Eddie B


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LovEvolution 2009, San Francisco – Exclusive RV Video!

News and Events | From the mind of | 10/06/2009


As promised, here is the Exclusive RV Video from the LovEvolution 2009 festival in San Francisco.
 
This clip shows highlights from performances on the “listed Gets Twisted” float, which was unbelievably hot! We couldn’t cover everybody, but we got footage of sets by Danny Howells and Bill Patrick, as well as by listed residents Naveen G and Dory!
 
Enjoy!
 
Eddie B


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LovEvolution 2009, San Francisco – Recap (Part 1) – Simply Amazing!

News and Events | From the mind of | 10/05/2009

San Francisco LovEvolution | Resonant Vibes
I’m not even sure where to start in describing the LovEvolution 2009 festival that took place in San Francisco over the weekend. If I had to sum up my thoughts, I would say it was “Simply Amazing”!

The experience of being at this event was so rich that I’m not going to try to condense it into one post; I’m going to share it in two recaps. (Of course, I should also mention that we’ve got exclusive LovEvolution video and photos coming soon to our blog!)

Sam and I got to San Francisco on Friday evening, just in time to grab dinner and head over to the listed Presents Tyrant party (featuring Lee Burridge and Craig Richards). This was a great way to start the weekend. The tunes were killer, and the crowd’s energy was super positive! (We’ll have a photo gallery from this event for you in the next day or so.)

After wrapping up a fairly late night at the Tyrant party, Sam and I headed back to the hotel for what seemed more like a nap than a real night’s sleep. Before I knew it, my alarm was going off, and we were hustling to get downtown to check in for the LovEvolution parade. As we made our way downtown, we started seeing other partygoers. The weather was shaping up nicely, and you could sense that something big was about to happen.

We got our media credentials and then headed to the listed float. More and more people kept showing up to the area where the floats were parked, and you could feel this strong sense of anticipation and excitement: we were all ready to get on the floats and get the party going!

Eventually, we all got on our respective floats, and the parade got started. As the listed float began its procession, we were being blessed with a barrage of pounding, underground beats being played by DJ Dory! (We’ve got video of this.) I can’t say enough good things about Dory’s DJ-ing; she’s controlled and technically sound, but also not afraid to get dirty!

As we made our way through the streets of San Francisco, I felt like I was in heaven. The sun was shining brightly…the air was the perfect temperature…and I was surrounded by high quality dance music and thousands of people who were lost with me in the tunes! It just doesn’t get much better than that!

As the listed float kept making its way through the streets, the crowd became thicker and thicker. The girls were hot, confidently showing off in their revealing party outfits, feeling emboldened by the music. Everywhere you turned, everybody was getting down! All races and ethnicities, all sexual orientations, all ages, both genders – just a massive crowd of people united by a shared love for quality dance music!

At some point in the procession, I looked over at the DJ booth and saw Dory handing the reins to none other than Naveen G! I knew we were in for a treat. Naveen stepped up in a major way, as he always does, delivering his own unique ilk of proggy, techy, dark, make-you-lose-your-mind kinda tunes! I remember a particular epic build up that Naveen worked into his set…when the beat dropped, I watched one guy surrender to it and start following our float, led uncontrollably by the speakers :)

As Naveen kept jamming out, we were getting nearer to our stopping point at the Civic Center. The crowd was getting even wilder; I saw people holding on to street posts and dancing, basically losing their minds as we rode past. At some point before we reached the Civic Center, I hopped off the float so I could mingle with the crowd, which (needless to say) made for a very interesting experience…

To Be Continued in Recap (Part 2)…

Eddie B


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A San Francisco LovEvolution Preview: How to Get listed

News and Events | From the mind of | 09/24/2009

listed Productions float | 2008 LoveFest | Resonant VibesIt’s that time of year again. The long summer days are officially behind us, and as we make an almost ceremonial descent into the winter months there’s time for one last summer fling. What’s more it’s a free fling full of “Love” and it’s set in the heart of San Francisco. It’s a fling where music, sun, good people and good times can all get it on one last time.
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That’s right, it’s time for San Francisco’s annual Love “Something” parade. This year it’s called “LovEvolution” and for more information on why it’s name keeps changing you can visit the organizers’ site HERE.
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Regular readers of this blog will know that rv has a soft-spot for the fine people over at listed Productions. We’ve been involved in several of their past events and they put on ridiculously good parties while understanding what’s involved to make them a success. They know that it takes the right combination of world-class talent, mind-blowing sound systems and quirky themed productions to bring out the exhibitionist in us all. The result is an experience you’ll keep talking about. It’s even a little piece of history in the making if you’re lucky.
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For this year’s LovEvolution weekend listed are setting the bar high with an insane schedule of 4 parties in 3 days. Each of their parties is unique and worthy of it’s own blog post, but I’ve condensed them all into one. I will say is that if you’re planing to be anywhere remotely close to the Bay Area over the LovEvolution weekend you OWE it to yourself to attend one of their parties. It’s that simple.
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Tyrant | Resonant VibesFriday: Tyrant featuring Lee Burridge and Craig Richards
The Scoop: Wow, what a way to start! This is the first time Lee and Craig have played together Stateside as Tyrant in almost 10 years. Tyrant built a reputation as the residents of London’s Fabric nightclub by providing the backbone to the clubs musical direction. Together they understand music in a way that’s truly mind-expanding and they have a constant focus on keeping the vibe going. Combine that with a slew of unforgettable Tyrant tunes and you start to get an idea of what to expect. listed resident Mike Khoury has established himself as Burridge’s opening DJ of choice in North America, so he should provide the perfect start to a very special night of music.
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Plenty of additional production is being trucked in to transform Club 525 into something a bit special for the night so we think you’d be a fool to miss out on it. What’s more, we’ll be there taking photos and video for the blog, so you should really come along for the bonus of making it into one of our galleries or videos! (more…)


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rv_cast 005 Mixed by Naveen G.

Mixes | From the mind of | 08/08/2009

rvcast005_pic_blogWhat I can say about Naveen G? Well, apart from being a decent bloke, he’s a great DJ and accomplished producer.
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His first big break as a producer was with “Afterthought/Looking Glass” which he produced under his Samsara moniker. It saw a release on Yoshitoshi Records and was subsequently licensed for use on Satoshi Tomiie’s Nubreed compilation. (Nubreed is one of the mix compilations put out by Global Underground, for anyone who might not know.) From then on he’s seen his tracks released on various other high profile labels like M-Theory, Proton Music, and Toes in the Sand Recordings.
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As a DJ he knows how to warm-up a crowd in the right manner. He know that it’s about taking your time and building the vibe in a slow and well thought out way. By the time he hands over the decks to [insert headlining DJ], the crowd are always pumped and ready for more. With all that said, I’ve also heard him headline gigs in his own right. He always has an immaculate selection of tracks to hand, and knows exactly which one to drop next to ensure that the night goes off in a big way.
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As a long time resident of Proton Radio—with possibly with the longest running show on the station—it’s clear to see that he’s a time proven veteran behind the decks. In addition to his Proton activities he’s also a member of the listed Bookings roster, and a takes his place frequently in listed Production line-ups for their events around the country.
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Naveen G’s rv_cast starts off meaning business. A smooth but grooving vibe that quickly moves into what becomes a full-on techno work out. That’s not the end of it as the mix seamlessly moves into what some people would call progressive, but it’s not really progressive how I remember progressive. It’s not really traditional techno either, but it is dark and moody and full of energy.
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In this mix, you can sort of tell that Naveen G’s roots originally hark back to progressive, however with his selection of slamming tracks and silky smooth transitions this is Naveen G’s unique brand of techno.
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So, with all that said have a listen for yourself, and I hope you enjoy Naveen G’s rv_cast!
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Track list:
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1. Spieltape – Time Has Changed – Fountain
2. Nicole Moudaber – Boe Legged – Viva
3. Alessio Mereu – S’ Accabadora – CYMK
4. Hans Bouffmyhre – Turn On – Viva
5. Stephan Bodzin – Mustang – Systematic
6. Erphun – Pesadilla Hermosa (Fiord remix) – Audio Therapy
7. Robbie Pardoel & Van Hilst – Agatho – Manual
8. Sinisa Tamamovic – The Final Act (Marko Nastic remix) – Night Light
9. Extrawelt – Unter Tage – Maschine
10. Nikitin & Semikashev – Blown (Nic Fanciulli remix) – Robotronic
11. Tom Cerrox – Adetola – Cerrox
12. Signal Deluxe – Compton Spectra (Balcazar remix) – We Are Here
13. Nikitin & Semikashev – Sandworm – Lapsus
14. The Dolphins – Fluo (Matzak remix) – Evolution

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