MIXTAPE: WACK RAPS - "SUP."

Below check out one of the sweeeeetest mixtapes I've heard in a long time. It's from the DJ duo WACK RAPS outta downtown LA. If you need something to spark up a crazy ass-shaking dance party, then this is the one. Right click, Save as... the file below.



MP3: WACK RAPS - "SUP."



TRACK LIST:
1. Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Bo Flex Remix) / (Neo Tokyo Remix)
2. Ollie Plé - Play That Shit feat. McNasty (Right Hand Barber Mix)
3. Yelle - À cause des garçons (Riot In Belgium Remix)
4. Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch (Acapella)
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix)
6. The Black Ghosts - Anyway You Choose To Give It (Fake Blood Remix) (WACK RAPS Edit)
7. AC Slater - Rock It Out
8. MSTRKRFT - Bounce feat. N.O.R.E (A-Trak Remix)
9. The Cool Kids - Bassment Party
10. AutoErotique - Gladiator
11. N.A.S.A. - Gifted (Steve Aoki Remix)
12. The Bloody Beetroots - Warp 1.9 feat. Steve Aoki (GTRONIC BadAssRMX)
13. Trackademicks - Enjoy What You Do (Flosstradamus Remix)
14. Just a Band - We Are... / Afghan Raiders - Admiral's Doorbell
15. Daft Punk - Technologic (Kids At The Bar Remix)
16. The Dø - On My Shoulders (Baskerville Remix)

CONTEST: The Crystal Method

Bolstered by the innovation, flexibility and craftsmanship that have made the duo of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland club culture icons, The Crystal Method's fourth studio effort, Divided By Night, is easily its most inventive and accomplished to date. Badical Beats is running a contest in conjunction with Filter Magazine and The Crystal Method in celebration of the new release.



HOW TO WIN: Send an email to badicalbeatscontests@gmail.com for your chance to win a copy of Divided By Night on vinyl and a Special Edition Dakine District street bag from The Crystal Method! Only one winner will be randomly selected, so get those emails in right away! The winner will be notified by email.

PRIZES:

The Crystal Method - Divided By Night (Vinyl)


The Crystal Method - Special Edition Dakine Street Bag



TOUR DATES:

5/19 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa

5/20 Dallas, TX - House of Blues

5/22 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/23 Tempe, AZ - Marquee

5/24 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre

5/25 San Diego, CA - House of Blues

5/29 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

5/30 Seattle, WA - WaMu Theatre (USC Anniv. Party)

6/1 Vancouver, BC - Commodore

6/3 Calgary, AB - Whiskey Nightclub

The Campaign to Save Paste

Unless you've been hiding in a cave for the last year, you probably know the economy has taken a severe nose dive, and with it, music magazines. I don't know about you, but there is something about sifting through a music magazine that is magical. When I was growing up, I'd practically stalk the mailman on a day by day basis in hopes that he would drop off my latest issue. Sometimes a magazine is the best way to discover new artists. It's great reading about artists on paper (imagine that), and seeing some of the incredible photographs that come to life in a magazine. Unfortunately, music magazines are becoming victim to our great recession. The big time advertisers are tightening up their budgets, and would rather "wait out the recession" than fork out the dough that helps keep the smaller mags alive.

One of the better indie magazines out there is going under, and they're on a mission to bounce back. Paste Magazine has recently launched a "Campaign to Save Paste" in which they're collecting donations from fans, friends, and readers to help keep them afloat. Everyone who donates will have access to a collection of rare mp3s and goodies which were donated by over 70 stellar artists. And get this.... donate $350 or more and Paste will give you a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION to their Magazine.

Head on over to the DONATION PAGE now and help save a piece of music history.

VIDEO: Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead"

Passion Pit announced today they have to cancel their May headlining tour of the US/UK due to personal issues. The band had this to say:

Due to a personal situation at home, we will unfortunately not be able to play our May UK/Euro dates. We feel really awful about this and hope that everyone understands. We are looking forward to getting back overseas soon to make up all these shows for you.

They are expected to be back in the UK for festival appearances and rescheduled UK shows this Summer.

Now that the bummer news is out of the way, here is the good news. Their new album, Manners, is due to release May 18th, and with that comes new singles, photos, tours, and videos! Please enjoy the new video for their single "Sleepyhead"...

MP3: The Faint - "Mirror Error (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

We are absolutely STOKED on this one, and I guess we're not the only ones. SPIN.com just posted an amazing write-up on Afghan Raiders and their remix of The Faint's blistering new single "Mirror Error", which can be read in its entirety HERE. Now that you've read the article, and you're pumped out of your mind to hear the track, look just below and you'll find a link to stream and download it for FREE (right click... save as).

MP3: The Faint - "Mirror Error (Afghan Raiders Remix)"


BONUS:
Here is another fresh new remix from the "We're Not DJs" duo AFGHAN RAIDERS. They mixed, mashed, mangled, and transformed a new Broken Spindles (Joel Peterson of The Faint) track called "The Moist Red Mess" from their latest album Kiss/Kick. Enjoy :)


MP3: Broken Spindles - "The Moist Red Mess (Afghan Raiders Remix)"

VIDEO: Rainbow Arabia - "Omar K"

Badical Beats had the pleasure of meeting the two beautiful people that make up Rainbow Arabia at our SXSW party a couple weeks ago. Their music is a fascinating combination of electronic, world, garage, and indie, and I highly recommend you check out more of them on their Myspace page. Below is their brilliant new video for the single "Omar K". Yay.

VIDEO: The Juan Maclean - "One Day"

ARTIST: The Juan Maclean
TRACK: "One Day"
ALBUM: The Future Will Come
LABEL: DFA Records
DIRECTOR: Patrick Longstreth

VIDEO: Department of Eagles - "No One Does It Like You"

Simply put, Department of Eagles are amazing. The Grizzly Bear side project that continues to gain momentum at an incredibly high speed has released a new video in conjunction with their latest album from 4AD, In Ear Park. This video will blow your mind.

SXSW 2009: AFGHAN RAIDERS!!!

Y'all get ready... AFGHAN RAIDERS will be dropping some electronic bombs over Austin residents, musicheads, and industry folks this week at SXSW. The duo will be playing two shows, and all the info including their SET TIMES and VENUE LOCATION is below. Make sure you swing by and check them out!!

FRIDAY, MARCH 20th

11:15PM // BABY ACAPULCO #3 // 5610 N.IH35 // Terrorbird Media - True Panther Sounds - Badical Beats "Sick Jamz" Party (FREE TO PUBLIC)





SATURDAY, MARCH 21st

1:00AM // PRAGUE // 422 Congress Ave // Brandy*Vinyl Showcase (FREE WITH WRISTBAND)

NEON REVERB 2009: YACHT, Spindrift, AFGHAN RAIDERS, Japanthar, THE SHYS, Akron/Family, and so many more!!

The second installment of Downtown Las Vegas' own NEON REVERB MUSIC FESTIVAL is right around the corner (March 12-16, 2009), and as promotor/creator James Woodbridge continues to pound the pavement with flyers and phone calls, the final details come together for this showcase of 80+ bands and 6+ venues. Excitement is in the air.

Though there will be many, many, many amazing shows covering a variety of genres, we're going to highlight the electronic music showcase on March 12th, 2009 at Beauty Bar featuring festival headliner YACHT, as well as AFGHAN RAIDERS, Ex-Dinosaur, Pan De Sal, and Kid Meets Cougar. This particular show is $10, but you can get all sorts of deals and discounts if you purchase yourself a festival pass. Details on festival passes, show times, and all the other good stuff can be found on the NEON REVERB Myspace Page.