Tony bumps into a classic Dischord musician, while Paul reveals his Halloween plans.
Tracklisting:
Fort Knox Five – Cinco to the Brinco feat. Empresarios (Farid’s 22 & P Remix) [Pressurize the Cabin Remixed]
Ardamus – Almost There [After I Replace You EP]
Trusty – Dear Diary [The Fourth Wise Man]
Sister Ex – Kalifornia Song [single]
Nitemoves – Tacit Blue [Nitemoves]
Wytold – Giant Squids [Fireflies, Fairies & Squids]
If you liked yesterday’s DC DJ mixes, I’ve got even more for your listening pleasure today. The Fort Knox Recordings gang have two new mixes to get hyped about.
First up, Nappy Riddem blends reggae vibes with modern dancefloor touches on their latest mixtape, Angle It. Grab a download at their Facebook page and catch Rex Riddem & Mustafa Akbar live this Friday at the Black Cat opening for Violet Rocker.
If you need an introduction to Fort Knox Five, the new retrospective release 10 Years of Fort Knox Five will show you what you’ve been missing. Jon Hovarth and pals maintain a busy DJing and jetsetting schedule, and the monthly DJ mix series Funk The World showcase their distinctive and worldly tastes. My highlight from this mix is the FK5 Remix of Maria Juana by labelmates Empresarios, out later this month.
Today marks the release of hot new albums by three of Hometown Sounds’ favorite local musicians.
Oh, Willie, Please… by Vandaveer
The duo of Mark Charles Heidinger and Rose Guerin should be well known to everyone in DC. In addition to making award-winning videos, their clear and assured vocals quiet a chatty room more than anyone else. Their latest effort is a collection of old-time murder ballads, more bleak than previous efforts but still musically spot-on. Pick this release up on their webstore on FLAC for only $1 more!
With Innocence by Taylor Carson
Taylor Carson is a singer songwriter with a captivating voice and a low-key, honest style. He’s toured with Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Edwin McCain, and just the other night opened for Carly Rae Jepsen at a fundraiser hosted by President Bill Clinton. His new album With Innocence, the first in three years, fills out his sound with a full band and guests Marc Roberge, Andy Poliakoff and Stephen Kellogg. Come out to Iota Saturday night for the album release show!
10 Years by Fort Knox Five
Has it really been 10 years since I was buying early FK5 singles at DJ Hut? That midtempo funk groove was just what I needed as I learned how to spin vinyl just as that artform was overtaken by MP3s. Jon Hovarth is the head of both Fort Knox Five and their strong local label Fort Knox Recordings, putting out fantastic releases by See-I, Nappy Riddem, Empresarios, All Good Funk Alliance and more. Fort Knox Five’s DJ sets, regularly appearing at U Street’s Tropicalia, are a funky, feelgood breath of fresh air from the other nearby clubs that are still spinning Call Me Maybe and Gangnam Style. Their new retrospective collection 10 Years Of Fort Knox Five includes a tasty selection of hits from their 2009 debut album Radio Free DC and other assorted and remastered singles, including the brand new track Stand Up.
Jon H is the ringleader of Fort Knox Five, the flagship dance act on the mighty Fort Knox Recordings label. Today happens to be this party captain’s birthday, so everybody’s celebrating at new U Street hotspot Tropicalia. In addition to an epic DJ set by FK5, globetrotting DJ Vadim spins what’s sure to be an eclectic and mind-blowing mix spanning everything from hip hop to glitch to future beats. Let’s get this party started now with a new FK5 Remint to put you in the mood to dance tonight! RSVP here.
Tonight U Street Music Hall hosts “Tropical Boom” a fantastic line-up of dance music courtesy of Fort Knox Recordings. Headliners Poirier & Boogat are joined by an all-star lineup from the funky local label, including Alma Tropicália, Empresarios, Maracuyah, and a DJ set by Fort Knox Five vs. Thunderball. Fort Knox Five are well known for creating “Remints”, remixes and mashups of all sorts of music. Today we’ve got a video for their remint of Revolution by the Fab Four.
DC music video of the day! Fort Knox Five have been rocking this town for many years now. Their DJ sets are frequent and always fantastic, but their 2008 album Radio Free DC is absolutely unmissable, featuring guest spots from Asheru, See-I and even Ian Svenonius. Today we’ve got their video for Funk 4 Peace with Mustafa Akbar on the vocals.
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