Going to Coachella this year?
Every year at Coachella, live music lovers discover some of our favorite Djs that have been rocking nightclub decks for years. Back in 2006, Daft Punk made headlines at Coachella, attracting more new fans to electronic dance music. The following year, MSTRKRFT came in and turned heads. A year later, who was that DJ with the big mouse head? Coachella also does a great job booking “the veterans” like Kraftwerk, Danny Tenaglia, Louie Vega, and Carl Cox to name a few.
This is a quick DJ mix I created for all those who are unfamiliar with the DJs/Electronic artists performing this year. I’ve written a little about each artist in my mix. My top 5 DJ performance recommendations are also listed at the bottom. ENJOY!!!
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1. “Star Guitar” – Chemical Brothers
This is one of the few pieces of vinyl that I still pull out to listen to. Check out their music video too, its one of my all time favorites.
2. “M.A.N.I.A.C” – Sander Kleinenberg
I’ve been a fan since his track “The Fruit”. Good Stuff!
3. “Du What U Do” (Trentemoller mix) – Yoshimoto
This was one of the tracks that first put Trentemoller in the spotlight several years back.
4. “Rocking with the Best” (Rene Amesz remix) – Laidback Luke
I first saw Laidback Luke performing at a private Stealth Records party in WMC 5 years ago. Not many people knew of him at the time. Since then, he’s become a household name in the industry and many Europeans still mistaken think Im him.
5. “Hearts on Fire” (Miidnight Juggernauts remix) – Cut Copy
One of my favorite remixes of last year. Cut Copy is gonna be a crowd pleaser
6. “Sugar” (Armand Van Helden remix) – Scissor Sisters
Armand is one of the producer/Djs that got me into house music. I couldnt find a digital copy of this song (which is good), so I dusted off this vinyl track for everyone to enjoy. Scissor Sisters will be a fun show too.
7. “Barbara Streisand” (SOI’s Burt Reynolds remix) – Duck Sauce
Duck Sauce aka A-Trak & Armand Van Helden have been coming out with some fun, funky party music. I found this Burt Reynold remix which is even more dope!!
8. “Let Me Think About It” Ida Corr & Fedde Le Grand
I’ve been a fan of Fedde’s since his releases on Flamingo Recors. It good to see him in the spotlight after releases like “Put Your Hands up for Detroit” and recently with “Back n Forth” feat. Mr.V
9. “Countin Down the Days” (Axwell remix) – Sunfreaks
Axwell and Steve Angello are making their way to Coachella. It would be awesome if Sebastien Ingrosso was there for them to do a Swedish House Mafia set.
10. “One Eye Shut” (Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso remix) – Robbie Rivera
My favorite Angello remix. Had to pull out the vinyl for this one. Paris Hilton was at Beyond Wonderland, maybe she’ll be at Steve’s set. HAHAHHA jk (search Paris HIlton and Steve Angello if you wanna know the details)
11. “Dancin” – Erick Morillo
I’ve seen Erick DJ numerous times, the last being this past summer at Pacha Ibiza. There’s a good change you might see one of his loyal fans, P. Diddy, appear for his set, especially since Lauren Hill is performing on the same night.
12. “Komm” Anthony Rother & Sven Vath
Although Anthony Rother is still unknown here stateside, I’m super excited to see Sven Vath finally do a massive US event. He’s packed stadiums, festivals, etc. A true example of how it takes years for the US to get with the program.
13. “Another Way” – Paul Van Dyk
Yes, Ill admit it, I was into Trance at one point. Of my 30 trance records, this is the first one I ever bought back in 1999 (i think)
14. “Scorchio” – Sasha & Emerson
And, I think this was the 2nd Trance records I bought.
15. “Bungee” – Afrojack & Bobby burns
Afrojack has been tearing it up lately.
16. “Percolator” (Riva Starr remix) – Cajmere
Riva Starr has been coming up the past few years. I love this remix of this Cajmere aka Green Velvet track.
17. “Shake & Pop” (DJ Sneak remix) – Green Velvet
I wonder how crazy the crowd will get when he throws down “La La Land”.
18. “Hot Mess” – Chromeo
I just got this new Chromeo track. Its stuck in my head at the moment.
19. “Office Boy” (CSS remix) – Bonde Do Role
Another fun track, remixed by CSS.
20. “UFO” – Jack Beats
Jack Beats is climbing the ranks fast!!
21. “Casino Royale” – DJ Zinc – fabric 3
Since most of my Drum N Bass records comprise of Dillinja and LTJ Bukem vinyl, I had to pull the last DnB tracks from my “Fabric Live” CD compilations (a series I highly recommend). The first time I saw DJ Zinc was at Fabric Live during the beginning years of Fabric. I was hooked!! and also sad that the new DnB sound coming out of London took a while to hit the US that year.
22. “True Playaz Style” – DJ Hype
Along with DJ Zinc, DJ Hype played at Fabric that night I was there. His Fabric Live compilation is one of my top CD mixes (from the hundreds I have)
23. “Snapped It” – Krust
Although Krust will not be at Coachella this year, I had to include this track with DJ Hype showing off his scratching skills. BOOOM!!!
24. “Make it Tonight” – High Contrast
His True Colors album was HUGE when it came out. Its definitely a great introduction to the world of DnB
25. “So Nice” (DJ Marky & XRS remix) – Bebel Gilberto
Its gonna be a treat to have DJ Marky and his Latin DnB sounds.
Just a few notes:
- I forgot to include a Boys Noize track, who I highly recommend checking out.
- For all you Dubstep fans, sorry I didnt include your DJs in this mix. I just didnt have any Dubstep tracks. I only own a Benga album, sorry.
- Same goes for Joachim Garraud and other Djs I might have missed.
- Please forgive me for mixing in Trance music right after Sven Vath. hahaha I think Sven would be OK that its a PVD track.
- I was thinking about adding Duran Duran for being an inspiration for alot of DJs, but they get enough attention.
- In the 10+ years Ive been DJing, this is the most commercial DJ mix Ive down (in House Music standards), therefore I apologize to any fans who are used to my “underground” sound.
My 5 Coachella DJ recommendations:
* Chemical Brothers – They’re the Chemical Brothers, no explanation needed.
* Erick Morillo – Before the hype of the Swedish House Mafia, there was Erick Morillo. Be prepared to see people like P.Diddy as DJ cheerleaders.
* Afrojack – Just find a couple Afrojack DJ mixes…. dayam!!
* Green Velvet – Another fun show. When and if he drops La La Land, the crowd is gonna love it.
* Boys Noize – His sets have yet to disappoint me. Non stop dancing with massive peaks and drops!!!
Honorable Mentions:
* Sven Vath – One of my all time favorites and and a legend. Will people appreciate his set? People familiar with Cocoon Ibiza will be.
* DJ Hype – Same goes for Hype. All the DnB heads will support, but will Hype grab live-music goers attentions and keep em on the dancefloor?
* Duck Sauce – Its gonna be a fun set. I hope they get a good timeslot.
Im doing a Limited CD giveaway of this mix. If you’d like a copy, just go to facebook.com/djfrankzacarias and post on my wall that you want the “DJ Guide to Coachella CD”. Or, shoot me an email at coachellapromo(at)frankzacarias.com
Frank Zacarias
The House Movement
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