Music, style, and life. We are mGrooves. We are 4groovers…

Having collected some Kitsune’s compilations before, I always expect the unexpected. I still don’t think I could have been prepared for the video of their recent project with Is Tropical.

If you don’t know, Kitsune is also the Japanese word for fox, and is said to possess the ability to change appearance and face. The many faces and appearances is supposed to represent the many different parts and directions of Kitsune (the company and label). They freely mix fashion and music. And in the latter, the music may often seem unrelated from what became before or what will come after. (http://www.kitsune.fr/) Even though many may feel this type of change is off-putting, for many years now Kitsune has been recognized as a very cool source of indie-dance music.

Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen…

So Baltimore and DC, would you be interested in an Is Tropical and Crystal Fighters show?

How appropriate (or not) on this first of February during a leap year.  I can’t count how many times I wanted to throw my hands up in protest over some of the crazy-stupid things that occur.  Alas, this is not an options always open to us.  However, what I’m really referring to is the party by this name in Baltimore and one of the front men, Tim Galligan.

We are gonna get dirty...

I was introduce to Tim some years ago through his brother.  And it wasn’t directly either.  What do I mean?  Well, I have cousins that live in the Denver Colorado area and on a trip to visit with them, I was introduced to this cat named ‘Jimmy G’.  Jimmy G (James Galligan) is Tim’s brother.

So while we traded fun music stuff, he told me about his brother that would be out Baltimore way.  Some weeks later, Tim (the brother) shows up at one of my Lust4Life shows which at the time was being hosted at Shorty’s.  After a few times visiting and conversation, I also had him come in to lay down some music.  This cat comes in and rolls with a killer all-vinyl set.  After that he did not have to convince me anymore.

Tim’s range is wide.  He can lay down a killer deep house set and just as well bring out some ‘hands in the air’ electro-house, techno, or indie electronic music with flair and style.  Check out this sample mix:

Join Lust4Life as Tim joins forces with us–yes this is the ‘justice league’, hahaha–as we lay down some kick ass dance music.

Lust4Life (L4L) is Friday Feb 3 at Dionysus.

ScandalDC's new hot party at Eden (DC)

Have you heard? My crew, ScandalDC, is starting a new night at Eden. Located in the heart of downtown at 1716 I street NW, Washington DC, the multi-level Eden has a had a reputation to be one of the top places in the city to get your boogie on. ScandalDC will kick off with the guest appearance of DJ MD (Zach Horne). This maestro of music has a deep history of hosting some great parties with the George Washington University (GW) crowds and beyond.

Lust4Life at Dionysus Feb 3

In Baltimore, our Lust4Life party is on the 1st Friday of the month, Feb 3rd. We are heating up to keep you warm this winter with some of the best beat masters you have yet to lay ears on. Seriously, if you want to be on the cool end of the future, you are not going to want to miss L4L.

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Where to catch Stylo?
Feb 3rd – Lust4Life @Dionysus, Baltimore
Feb 4th – Foundation @Gazuza feat. Josh Vidal, DC
Feb 10th – The Groove @Eden, DC

Mar 20th – Future Classics (poolside) @National Hotel, Miami Beach, FL

Ebiz, creator of the Kowli music series, Baltimore

Many of you know that I have spent considerable effort splitting time between Baltimore and DC for most of the re-occurring gigs. In fact, my popular monthly Lust4Life is returning to Baltimore starting in September–more on that another time. The funny thing is that I’m not the only person who does this. There are a number of notable deejays, music producers, musicians, and bands that have this long-standing habit among the current generation. I am unsure of the popularity of the habit among those that proceeded us.

Some of those groups and people from House Music specifically include, ForQuarters, many of the regulars of the Taxlo parties and affiliated crews, Deep Sugar, to name a few. The proximity of the cities–about 45 miles apart–does make this relatively easy. Crews and individuals can commonly be seen at another’s party, not playing, just chillin’ and enjoying the vibe.

With these thoughts in mind, I have invited out Ebiz to join me Thursday at Gazuza Lounge. And then I join him next week for Kowli in Baltimore. I guess you can call this series a Home-and-Home set.

Here is a sample of his work:

Lemme evolve your Soul by Ebiz H