Media Contender Podcast Series

Bro Safari, one of the many musical facets of Knick Weiller (of Evol Intent and Ludachrist fame) is a busy man; apart from production and DJing for his various identities, he’s got his game on lock and is a wise and well-spoken individual who understands the music industry quite well.

We are very excited to have Two Fresh come forth to deliver the Lucky 13 edition of the Media Contender Podcast Series. The podcast delivers 30 minutes of jams, lots of grooves and plenty of Two Fresh material for your aural enjoyment.

It’s that time again… time for another dose of Media Contender podcasts, this time with Club Muse residents, Kuru. Consisting of Ryan Origin and Media Contender’s own Jeff Tovar, Kuru are doing really cool things together. The fusion of their efforts, along with their finesse in sound engineering and creative perspective on design and aesthetic creates an artistic and deep view into electronic music that can be appreciated on a much deeper level. It is progressive sound at its finest. There’s so much complexity behind the duo and their sound, and it seems as though every minute little piece of what Kuru provides to the music world has been carefully selected and wrought to create a little gem with so many unique and specifically cut facets.

It’s that time again… time for another dose of Media Contender podcasts, this time with Club Muse residents, Kuru. Consisting of Ryan Origin and Media Contender’s own Jeff Tovar, Kuru are doing really cool things together. The fusion of their efforts, along with their finesse in sound engineering and creative perspective on design and aesthetic creates an artistic and deep view into electronic music that can be appreciated on a much deeper level. It is progressive sound at its finest. There’s so much complexity behind the duo and their sound, and it seems as though every minute little piece of what Kuru provides to the music world has been carefully selected and wrought to create a little gem with so many unique and specifically cut facets.

Media Contender only champions artists that display diversity and who aren’t just following trends, but creating them. Influenced by the originators of the sound our next featured guest in the Media Contender Podcast Series is a serious heavyweight contender who most notably has been making a name for himself as super producer—Flinch. He is no stranger to dance music, this 10 year veteran has been making bass music consistently under various alias’. His unique style has been carved out as an artist who is able to deliver a happy medium between the super hype jump-up and the deeper, more melodic synth-based Dubstep, he has a unique ability that can marry a massive tear-out bassline with a melody that could serenade your grandma. And it doesn’t stop there. A true tastemaker, Flinch delivers a selection of future cuts riding between the UK Funky, Moombahton, Techno, Garage, and Dubstep genre lines. Regardless of the label you put on it, it’s simply good bass music.

Media Contender Podcast 08 comes from our good friend Nathan Hayes aka Atlantic Connection. This man has been making quality forward thinking dance music for many years. Formerly based in North Carolina where he cut his teeth as one half of the Drum n Bass outfit Basic Operations, AC transplanted to Los Angeles almost 5 years ago to pursue the California dream of making the music he loves in an undeniable environment. His label Westbay Music Group has carved a niche over the last few years putting out quality drum n bass music but what has really got my attention lately is the new material from AC. I haven’t been able to categorize it which is a big part of the reason I like it so much. It's somewhere between liquid, funky, dubstep, garage, drum n bass, etc. but whatever you would calssify it as, the underlying theme is soul. It has that warmth I have come to expect from AC but he’s def put a new twist on it. Download this all-exclusive mix from the Westbay soul man.

Recently, we introduced you to one of our favorite new artists. Although he is no rookie to dance music, Kastle hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His unique style of garage/2 step/RnB/Dubstep is making serious waves with a slew of remixes circulating the interweb. With the rise in popularity of the big electrified sound of Dubstep, Kastle has taken a different approach. His sound has a certain maturity to it. Its warm, percussive, and soulful. Some are dubbing it Future RnB while others Post Dubstep or Future Garage. We don't care what you call it, we call it good music. It is with great pleasure to be able to present to you his latest mix on the form of Media Contender Podcast 07.

Having recently relocated to Berlin, Von D, has found himself immersed in new surroundings, a new culture and full of inspiration. In short, this mix is a peak into what’s come from his new album, ‘Daydreaming’ soon to be released by Argon Records. This mix will incite feelings of lust, and introduce you to Von D’s latest efforts into what has been dubbed as “Sexystep”.

The name Star Eyes is synonymous with bass music in America. This DJ/producer extraordinaire has made contributions to dance music in this country in more ways you can imagine. We’re serious, you can look back to the nineties and reference the impact made by Vivian Host aka Star Eyes in so many ways. Back then she was best known as one of the first drum n bass DJs in the US, her more recent output as part of New York City’s Trouble and Bass crew is helping to shape the future of bass music, it’s no wonder critics are calling her New York City’s “Best Kept Secret”.

With a name like Daniel J. Kutz, you know this guy was meant to be a bad man on the turntables. Professionally known as Fashen, this Arizona native has been at the forefront of DJ culture for almost 20 years bouncing back and forth between LA and Phoenix in the early years just to stay in touch with the freshest club music. What started out as a bedroom hobby has turned into a global DJ's way of life. Fashen plays all styles, you never know what you will hear, but you can bet the dancefloor will be bouncing and the set will be technically flawless. We think this dude is a trailblazer and someone you should make yourself more familiar with, starting now.