sound is more important

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Heat Wolves

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DJed at that boat party last night. Was really fun except:

1) Unnecessary Zoomba Shanghai LMFAO dance sesh at like 9PM

2) Awful soundsystem. I can’t even begin to explain what was wrong with the sound and DJ equipment but I did the best I could, until a speaker on the roof caught on fire and the party abruptly ended.

Not a serious fire by any means but still. I’ve never in my life seen a speaker combust. Cut costs in other areas, not sound equipment. Lights are a great place to cut costs. No reason for big, bright lights on dancefloors, not to mention the potential fire-hazard from some of the cables I’ve seen out here.

Still had fun, just bummed about how sound almost always gets overlooked or undervalued here. Basically, that party with a better soundsystem, no Zoomba, and an hour longer at sea would be amazing.

Really dope track from the newest compilation by Night Slugs, still one of my favorite labels. Last year they reached across the Atlantic and put out tracks by from Helix from Atlanta and Morri$ from Kansas. Big track, this one by the latter.

Morri$ – White Hood

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going to the SVBKVLT launch at On-Stage now to see the live set by S L V.

Monday = Sunday, Work = Happiness

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Heat Wolves

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Is it Monday? Who knows, because you probably had to work yesterday. See, over here in China, having holidays means working make-up days. Work is happiness, happiness is work. Here’s some dancehall and bass for your Monday.

Simpleton – 1/4 To Twelve

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Mr. Vegas – Jack It Up

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Pev & Kowton – Raw Code

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L-Vis 1990 – Ballad 4AD

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Distal – Nose Handy

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I can’t help but think this last track is a parody of trap music and songs like “Sicko Cell.” Beavis and Butthead samples…amazing. Distal is king.

LOVE BANG LONDON, PART ONE

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Heat Wolves

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I’m super excited to announce that next Tuesday morning, DJ Caution and I are embarking on a journey to the West. We’ll be in London and some other undecided cities for about two weeks, just chilling, going to nights, shopping for vinyl, and spending that China money. If you’re out there, make sure to holler at us on our Facebook page.

Here’s the poster for the first of two Love Bang parties we’re doing out there. Special thanks to my homegirl Erin for setting this one up. BOX HOUSE WUT.

Speaking of London, this finally dropped after much anticipation. Hopefully we’ll get to check out a Night Slugs event while we’re in town.

Girl Unit – Double Take Part II

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From the Night Slugs Allstars Volume 2 comp that just dropped. Buy it here.

Jam City – Shut The Lites Off (Devil Refix)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Heat Wolves

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great stripped back grime riddim by Jam City here. i’ve been after the white label vinyl since it came out in 2010. this three-track EP goes for > $50 on Discogs…I’d pay that much. it’s probably the best Night Slugs release; all three tracks are perfect.

this one took the longest to grow on me.

Jam City – Shut The Lites Off (Devil Refix)

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[this is a vinyl rip]

arcades that r hood as fuck

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Heat Wolves

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Went to eat some fine Xi Bei food last night. What you know bout oat noodles, homemade tofu, and lamb everything? SmartShanghai did a full writeup on the place here.

As my friend described it, it’s on the 5th floor of a “really ghetto shopping mall.” No exaggeration there. And what would a run-down shopping mall be without a really hood arcade?

Note the shanzhai name “Sigga” instead of “Sega.” This should tell you what you’re in for.

Only about 70% of the games work. Unfortunately, wack-a-mole does not. Nor does this dog-walking game.

The air hockey table only produces small, random bursts of air. This makes the puck leap off the table, causing potentially serious hand injuries. No joke, that shit hurts. The worker dude said “you need to pay attention or you’ll get hurt!’ like wtf this is air hockey not a chemistry lab.

The place was full of Chinese dudes in their 20s and 30s. Some of whom were clearly there for days on end. Note the compulsive Double Happiness cigarette smoking and lack of blinking in these subjects. I saw one dude go get tokens – RMB1,000 worth! That’s like $150…

Despite the hood-ness of this place, I’d go back. America has almost no arcades these days so we’re lucky that we can still play Street Fighter II, Time Crisis, and bizarre music games outside of our homes.

Zomby – U Are My Fantasy (Street Fighter II Theme Remix)

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Jam City – Aqua Box

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Jam City has been one of my favorite producers since his massive Night Slugs white label came out last year, and of course, “Magic Drops.” His Waterworx EP just came out on Night Slugs and you can cop it here – it’s really, really good. He’s got a great all-vinyl podcast available for download over at disko404 as well.