Legendary DJ/Producer and DMC World Champion A-Trak has had some pretty incredible collaboration throughout his career, but none have been as totally rad as his most recent work with the legendary Roots band on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

The Fools Gold Records co-founder showed off his scratching techniques while The Roots performed their track, “Never,” (off their new album …& Then You Shoot Your Cousin) along with the Metropolis Ensemble in what was a rather dark and eerie song for the regularly funked up band. Nonetheless, the performance was incredible and definitely worth a watch.

A-Trak with The Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

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A-Trak has a pretty busy summer season ahead, making appearances at festivals worldwide including HARD Summer, and is about to hit the globe for his Gone Wild World Tour.

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After having somewhat of a sleepy year (terrible), Sleepy Tom is back in full force with his all-new, kick-ass, two-track EP, Jobless. For a while, we were a bit concerned as ST had only released a music video for “The Currency,” and left no hints regarding any new music. Luckily, the dude came through with something major. 

From Fool’s Gold Records:

Sleepy Tom is Canada’s latest homegrown hotshot putting a unique stamp on modern day dance music. Aftger the Vancouver-based producer dropped The Currency, his frirecracker of a debut EP on Fool’s Gold, he became an in-demand remixer adding stomping club muscle to official releases for Diplo, Anna Lunoe, Rebecca & Fiona and other festival favorites.

ST is poised for even bigger things with the hotly anticipated Jobless EP (another forward-thinking collection of hybrid club tunes already supported by A-Trak, BBC DJ Annie Nightengale and more), not to mention a non-stop stream of DJ mixes, bootlegs, and gigs worldwide. Stay woke!

Sleepy Tom – Jobless EP

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Sleep Tom – Jobless EP will be available on iTunes on June 3rd and is available now on Beatport. You can catch Sleepy Tom with Destructo on Friday June 6th at the Shine Night Club in Vancouver BC — more info here.

Check out our interview with Sleepy Tom from last summer right here. 

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The funk-lovers of the world are pumped that British producer Alex Metric released his new three track EP Hope today via OWSLA. This highly anticipated project is in large part a collaboration with LA based disco duo Oliver bringing together key Fool’s Gold and OWSLA Records. The EP celebrates old school dance music with a raw funky twist that modernizes the sound and makes you want to get down.

Alex Metric – Hope EP

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This EP epitomizes Alex Metric’s talent of combining bass heavy club sounds with upbeat danceable electronic synths. The title track “Hope” is a sampling of an old 90’s house record made distinctive with Oliver and Metric’s pulsating rhythms, revamped vocals, and infectious bass. This track is a fresh mix of soulful disco and house.

Oliver and Metric’s other track “Galaxy” takes the listener on a 7 minute journey straight into a funkadelic 80’s club. The robotic voices, use of actual instruments like the perfect retro keyboard work, and electronic beats illustrate Oliver and Metric’s toxic new take on disco. Finally, the track “Spirtism” highlights the heavy bass sound blended with lively, happy chords that Metric has made his own.

Metric says this and all of his EPs are meant to “paint a picture of where my head’s at right now. So I hope they all do sound different; that’s always the aim.” His new EP ‘Hope’ embraces bona fide house music sounds, but adds a soulful disco grooviness that makes the listener hyped for what he will deliver next.

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Los Angeles powerhouse duo gLAdiator have released their long-awaited EP Assembly Line out now on Fool’s Gold Records.

The five-track EP features songs ranging  from good ol’ funky techno like “Sweat,” to the gLAdiator-curated genre of festival trap like “Weekend,” making Assembly Line an incredible combination of sounds that are Fools-Gold-approved, festival bangers.

From Fool’s Gold:

Los Angeles festival kings gLAdiator make their Fool’s Gold debut with the thoroughly cranked Assembly Line, blending laser-focused riffs, industrial grade percussion, and elbow-throwing party vibes as only they can. The five-track EP is a love letter to their #SQUAD of devoted fans across the country, a diverse collection that bounces from hands-in-the-air trap anthems to warehouse worthy electro, late night neck-snappers and much more. Hit the factory floor and turn up!

gLAdiator – Assembly Line

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 gLAdiator is on tour now, hitting festivals including Mysterland and Spring Awakening.

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The Quack is indeed back. The long awaited debut album from A-Trak and Armand Van Helden is finally slated for release via Fool’s Gold later this year, April 15th to be exact.

The DJ Supergroup released this video teaser in preparation of the release:

Here’s a transcript of the video for those who can’t watch immediately:

On October 25, 2009, Duck Sauce released their first single ever entitled, “Anyway.” Since then the following has happened: there have been over 16 million births, the end of the world has been forecast 11 times, Sony discontinued the Walkman after 31 years, over 5,000 words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary including “F.O.M.O (fear of missing out),” “Selfie,” “Sexting,” and “Twerking,”

174 billion hours have been spent on YouTube, 20 billion pizzas and 60 million gallons of beer have been consumed, A-Trak has had 147 haircuts and lost 17 hats, Armend Van Helden has sent 0 tweets, you could have traveled to the moon round trip 365 times… 1632 days later Duck Sauce presents Quack, an album that took a really long time to make.

It’s been five years since the release of Duck Sauce’s 2009 smash it, “Anyway,” and have been dominating the charts ever since with tracks like “Barbara Streisand,” and “It’s You.”

The duo haven’t been lazy, if that’s what you’re thinking: together, the two have produced countless singles, toured across the country and have appeared at festivals around the globe.

Although Quack will most likely be a compilation of releases we’ve seen since 2009 with only a few new never-been-heard bangers, the album will still be one of the best collections of dance music in quite some time.

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Fool’s Gold pres and DJ extraordinaire A-Trak is heading on tour this summer with Salva and other special guests. The Gold Gone Wild! tour will be somewhat of an exclusive affair, only stopping in 11 cities across the US, including two appearances at Chicago’s Spring Awakening Festival as well as the Firefly Festival in Dover.

A-Trak Gold Gone Wild! Tour 2014

May 30th — Paradise — Boston, MA

May 31st — Terminal 5 — New York, NY

June 6th — Hoxton — Toronto, ON

June 7th — Elektricity — Detroit, MI

June 12th — Muse — Minneapolis, MN

June 13th — Spring Awakening — Chicago, IL

June 14th — Spring Awakening — Chicago, IL

June 19th — 9:30 Club — Washington, DC

June 20th — Firefly Festival — Dover, DE

June 22nd — Firefly Festival — Dover, DE

June 26th — Fluxx — San Diego, CA

June 27th — Gothic — Denver, CO

June 28th — Emos — Austin, TX

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Fool’s Gold has been known to bring out some the most fresh, funky, and talented new acts. People like Sleep Tom, Oliver, and Danny Brown have all been turned into household names thanks to FG. What’s different about their newest star on the rise, Sammy Bananas, is that the Brooklyn-based producer has actually been around for the better part of five years.

Working with artists like Thee Mike B and putting out countless club-classic bootlegs, Sammy Bananas has no reason to be one of the lesser-known artists to come out of the prestigious label. But now, with the release of the Flexin’ EP, it might finally be time for Sammy Bananas to make his mark on the dance community.

Sammy Bananas – Felxin’ EP

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Here’s what Fool’s Gold had to say upon the release:

Sammy Bananas has been keeping Fool’s Gold funky since the label first began. Yet all his smash bootlegs, remixes and original jams (both as a solo artist and as one half of FG duos Fifteenth and Telephoned) were merely setting the stage for the brand new Flexin’ EP, a back-to-the-future blast of house, disco and R&B vibes blended together as only one Banana man can.

It’s a master class in party music from a scholar of New Jack Swing. And as if these hybrid jams weren’t fun enough on their own, the Flexin’ EP will also be available on limited-edition colored vinyl, complete with mustachioed “Mr. Flex” cutout figure for maximum DIY dance party action. Sammy Bananas is in the house, literally in your house. Time to flex.

The Flexin’ EP is packed with a collection of tracks rebranding the classic, Detroit-style, disco house genre, giving it a nostalgic feel with a touch of modern deep house vibe.  I personally think we’ll be hearing a lot of these songs in upcoming mixes and live performances, and I’ll even go out on a limb and say I expect to see a Sammy Bananas performance at some upcoming festivals this summer.

For more Sammy Bananas, check him out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Artists to Watch 2013

Flume

22-year-old Australian producer Flume got his start last year with his self-titled, 15-track album. His singles “Holdin On,” and “Sleepless,” were both chart toppers in his native country, and his most recent remix of Disclosure’s “You and Me” has been making huge waves in the online scene, gaining him a ton of new Facebook fans.

Flume’s “love trap” style is both funky and sexy, which completely separates him from all other artists. His 2013 US/Canada tour, which included multiple shows in Austin for SXSW, was the first of what we think will be many US appearances for this artist on the rise.

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Sleepy Tom

We’ve been huge fans of Sleepy Tom since before our interview with him a couple months back. This guy has had a huge year — his monster EP, The Currency, was released on Fools Gold Records, his remixes and bootlegs have gotten thousands of plays on SoundCloud, and he just had a guest spot on Diplo’s BBC show, Diplo & Friends.

Sleepy Tom has that big room sound without the bro feeling, if that makes any sense. His music is fun and creative. Bouncy and hard at the same time. The Vancouver native has been playing shows across Canada and the US, and we can only pray we get to see him on tour sometime soon.
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Lindsay Lowend

Washington D.C. based producer Lindsay Lowend is by far and away one of the funkiest new producers to break out on to the electronic scene. His EP Wind Fish is chock-full of some of the biggest and probably most refreshing sounds we’ve heard this year. Another young producer, Lindsay Lowend is only going up with his unique genre-bending style.

Combining elements of trap, funk, and 8-bit tunes, Lindsay Lowend brings a new take on what most would call “chill” music. It’s like if Super Mario was a member of Chromeo. Although we don’t have any information regarding any future plans for Lowend, we guarantee he’ll be one of the best artists of 2014 and beyond

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What So Not

In 2011, What So Not released 7 Dollar, an EP that was sort of all over the place in terms of genres. With a combination Moombahton and House music, it wasn’t very clear what these two were trying to accomplish. The EP still kicked some serious ass, and got them a release on Mad Decent. This year, however, Australian duo What So Not has truly proven themselves to be one of the best artists to watch in the next coming year.

With their release of The Quack EP on OWSLA Records and countless remixes, What So Not has gotten the attention of DJs like Flosstradamus, Tiga, and Nero. Comprised of Flume (yup), and Emoh Instead, What So Not has really grown into their own within the past year. With a combination of genuinely fun house and some super dirty trap/hip hop influenced tracks, these guys are going to be some awesome dudes to keep your eye on.
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Icarus

Earlier this month we got to interview the UK duo Icarus, who just had their first EP released on OWSLA Records. We were shocked when we saw these guys weren’t getting enough attention, as the aforementioned EP, Steal The Sun, was one of the best releases of 2013 hands down. Pulling from the underground/garage/house family, Icarus combines a four-on-the-floor beat with some of that sexy, booty-shaking bass everyone knows and loves.

While the brother duo has yet to cross the pond, they continue to play shows in the UK. As their fan base continues to grow, we’re sure we’ll be seeing plenty of Icarus within the next year, especially with OWSLA on backing them the whole way. Icarus is definitely the number 1 artist to watch for 2014 and beyond. Go like them on Facebook and watch them climb the ladder to stardom.
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Vancouver native Sleepy Tom has been making huge waves in the EDM scene for the past few years. With some heavy-hitting remixes, including his “Set it Off” remix which appeared on Diplo’s Express Yourself Remix album, Sleepy Tom’s work has been featured in live sets of DJ’s like Felix Cartal, Botnek, and Zeds Dead.

His newest EP The Currency is a collection of tracks that break through the boundaries of genre labels and instill hope for EDM fans who have given up on the likelihood of anything original surfacing onto the scene.

We had a chance to ask Sleepy Tom a few questions about his musical influences, what it’s like working with A-Trak, and what’s in store for the future of electronic music.

Just Noise to Me: What got you into producing?

Sleepy Tom: Music has always been a big interest of mine. I grew up playing guitar in rock bands and started writing songs at a pretty young age. My cousins had Reason on their computer, so I think that was my introduction to production. I’d just screw around with the drum machine in there and make loops.

It wasn’t really until 2008 that I really dove into it. I started listening to a lot more electronic music before then. Crystal Castles, MSTRKRFT, Justice etc. and when the whole remix culture blew up I was like, I think I could do this.

JNTM: Who are your favorite artists right now? EDM or not.

ST: Miguel, Oliver, Cashmere Cat, Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar.

JNTM: As a producer who isn’t really restricted to any specific genre, where do you see the electronic movement moving?

ST: Music with a little more grit and attitude. Less “shiny.” I hear a lot of the old rave elements coming back into dance music, which is tiiiiight.

JNTM: What’s your favorite part about releasing your album on Fool’s Gold?

ST: Having been a fan of the label for several years makes it pretty special. They put so much love into every release they do. Nick [Catchdubs] and Alain [A-trak] picked through all my demos and chose whats on “The Currency.” Having them as filters has really helped me to focus in on what works in my productions and what makes them unique.

JNTM: Being from Vancouver, what can you tell us about the EDM scene in Canada?

ST: It’s big! You can see big name DJs on a weekly basis and BC has a bunch of great electronic music festivals during the summer. There’s always cool new producers popping up in Vancouver too.

JNTM: What software do you prefer to use when producing? Abelton? Logic?

ST: Logic

JNTM: What can we expect for Sleepy Tom as for as touring, another EP, remixes?

ST: I’ll be doing some touring in the fall. Not sure where yet, but it’s getting put together. I’ve got a bunch of remixes coming out this summer for some very cool artists. There will be another EP eventually…

JNTM: Just for fun, if you weren’t a producer, what would your dream job be?

ST:  Basketball player. HOOP DREAMS!

For more on Sleepy Tom, check him out at these fine social media outlets:

twitter.com/reallysleepytom

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DJ collaborations on a single track is one thing, but when they begin to create albums and EP’s and start to tour under the same name, they give the idea of a supergroup an awesome, electronic revival. We’ve compiled a list of what we think are the five top DJ supergroups, in no particular order…

Top 5 DJ Supergroups:

1. Duck Sauce

Comprised of two of the biggest disco house artists in the world, Arman Van Helden and A-Trak, Duck Sauce is one of Fool’s Gold Records biggest artists. In 2009 the two released their Greatest Hits EP with tracks “aNYway” and “You’re Nasty.” The EP did alright, and it wasn’t until their 2010 release of “Barbra Streisand” that Duck Sauce was a household name. The track also got the group a nomination for Best Break-Through Artist and an award for Best Underground Dance Track at the International Dance Music Awards. The two have been touring around the world and can be seen headlining the first night of HARD Summer this year.

2. Major Lazer

In the summer of 2009, DJs Diplo and Switch released their first collaborative album, Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do with the smash single “Pon De Floor.” Major Lazer then began touring the country and became known for their incredible live performances which included hype man Skerrit Bwoy and a crew of intense break dancers and aerial acrobats who jump from ladders and hump each other upon landing. Major Lazer has worked with artists like No Doubt, La Roux, Beyonce and Snoop Dogg. In 2011, Switch left the group because of “creative differences” according to Diplo who continues Major Lazer as a side project that collaborates with other trending artists. So, yes, technically this is no longer a “supergroup” but instead just a SUPER group.

3. Dog Blood

What happens when you combine two of the biggest names in EDM? You get a big ol’ mess of Dog Blood. Skrillex, who took the Dubstep scene by complete storm (some have said he’s even killed the genre entirely), and Boys Noize, who has been the poster boy for German techno for the past decade, released their first two tracks “New Order” and “Middle Finger” in August of 2012 and had their first live performance at HARD’s New Year’s Eve that same year. Since then, the two have been dominating the live circuit at festivals like Ultra, Coachella, and (you guessed it) HARD Summer. The most interesting thing is how close the two artists have gotten and how well they work together. Given the genre’s they each come from, no one would have thought that Skrillex and Boys Noize would create such a monster of EDM.

4. Swedish House Mafia

By far the most popular and successful supergroup on this list, Swedish House Mafia has been one of the biggest reasons that electronic dance music has broken through into the main scene over the past 5 years. Made up of producers Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, the group formed in 2008 and have continued to take the entire world by storm. With countless top 10 tracks in the UK and US, Swedish House Mafia has been breaking records everywhere they go, including being the first EDM artist to perform in and sell out Madison Square Garden. Their so-called final tour named “One Last Tour” started in November 2012 and ended with their “last” performance together at Ultra Music Festival on March 24th 2013.

5. Destroid

The newest of the supergroups on this list, Destroid, is a last-ditch effort to save Dubstep — and they’re actually doing a pretty good job. Producers Excision, Downlink, and former Pendulum drummer KJ Sawka formed Destroid in 2009 and have been working for the past 3 years to build up tracks and hype up their first live performance which took place on May 31, 2013 in San Francisco. Their sound is something like Nu-Metal meets Dubstep and is actually not that terrible. As the hardcore EDM genres appear to be coming to a close, it will be exciting to see where the group can go — and for how long.

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