It was 2008. I had just downloaded (legally, of course) a whole trove of Ministry of Sound mixes. Oddly pushing its way to the forefront of my mind was a track called “Salmon Dance.” It was unlike anything I had heard at the time and I wasn’t sure how to feel. I warmed up soon enough, and found myself dropping baritone “Wows” when something merited enough of the gasp factor. I was hooked. I grabbed up as much Crookers as I could. Electro was the sound, and these guys delivered a hot steaming slice of banger right to my desktop speakers.

Fast forward to 2011, and Dr.Gonzo is the new monstrous sound of internationally renown Italian duo, Phra & Bot. The new Gonzo project, that features Swedish two-piece Savage Skulls alongside Canadian producers Neoteric and Wax Motif, sees Crookers go back to their roots, serving up three absolute club bangers!

Bust’em Up is an aggy assault on the senses, Get The F**k Out My House is another furious concoction of anger, energy and fun, whilst Springer, the third, is probably the most outlandish. With serious depth and venom this jaunt to another Crookers planet is helped along with an insane spring/bounce cartoon-esque sound effect that one can’t help but effected by.

Crookers are a force to be reckoned with, this new Dr.Gonzo (a nod to Hunter S Thompson’s Fear and Lothing…) project is testament to both their skills in the both the booth and in the studio, welcome back!

Crookers Pres. Dr Gonzo: Bust ‘Em Up EP by Southern Fried Records

Crookers present Dr.Gonzo – Bust’em Up E.P.
1. Bust’em Up
2. Get The F**k Out My House
3. Springer

Rel Date: 25th April 2011
Label: Southern Fried Records

Beatport: http://tinyurl.com/6dnftl7

Coupled with the release is an exclusive Dr. Gonzo Mixmag Mix. This dropped 3 days ago — still hot hot hot!

Crookers EXCLUSIVE Dr Gonzo Mixmag Mix – April 2011 by Crookers.net

Crookers – Dr. Gonzo Mixmag Mix (April 2011)
1. Funkin Matt & Teki Latex – Get Loose (Canblaster Remix)
2. Insta:mental – Thomp
3. Crookers ft Savage Skulls – Bust Em Up
4. Boddika – U Tell Me
5. 2562 – Juxtaposed
6. Crookers ft Savage Skulls – Get the F**k Out My House
7. Monarchy – I Won’t Let You Go (Myd & Sam Tiba Remix)
8. XY – Me bacid (Bowski Remix)
9. Mele & Skeet Skeet – AOHell
10. A-Trak – Ray Ban Vision (Luckybeard Remix)

At Dawn We Rage – Death Metal Gear (Original Mix) by at dawn we rage

“There used to be this spot in Berkeley called Blakes On Telegraph. One time some friends and I threw a party there on a Sunday; it just so happened to be Halloween. Zombies, monsters, and high-heels ensued and it was fantastic. We invited LightsoverLA to headline and that’s when I met Storm. Since then this guy has laid down some serious pipe, I mean really giving it to everyone. An armory of original productions & remixes accompanies the talented musician/live act as he dons his newest savage moniker, At Dawn We Rage.” -joseph

Love (At Dawn We Rage Remix) | Felix Cartal

At Dawn We Rage
At Dawn We Rage
Twitter
Facebook
Soundcloud

Gambit & Captain Panic! – Real Thugs by Captain PANIC!

“Eons ago, it was fortold that Captain PANIC, a being of great power, would breach the boundaries of the mortal realm. His task was to analyze any systematic corruption on the planet. It it was deemed beyond saving, Captain PANIC would re-originate the planet to cleanse it of corruption, killing all currently living organisms in the process. Upon reaching Earth, Captain PANIC was pleased with things such as oatmeal cookies and rootbeer.” -via Captain Panic Soundcloud

Can’t Understand | Captain Panic

Captain Panic
Twitter
Facebook
Soundcloud

Wolfgang Gartner – Illmerica (K Theory K(ill)merica Remix) by K Theory

CYV favorites, read up. Get em’ Hot. Leave em’ Wet. These San Francisco smashers have a West Coast tour in the works, stay posted to see them at a party near you.

Buzz Output (K Theory Remix) | Frost Raven

K Theory
Twitter
Facebook
Soundcloud

Get down on the floor.

If you haven’t heard of Shab Ruffcut, now is the time to listen up! The UK-based founder of it_tizz Recordings has been doing some major promo recently. To get everyone amped on his sound, he has released 8 FREE tracks, all of which are definitively off the hook! From tech house to jazz and disco house, the Ruffcut sound is CLEAN. See especially: “Tonic,” “Born in Iran.”

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Born In Iran (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Shake It (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Happy (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Bikini Games (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Tonic (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Lord (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – I Don’t Know (Original Mix)

Direct: Shab Ruffcut – Banana Fuzz (Original Mix)

A friendly musician is a relief, let me tell you. Someone who lives on planet earth with the rest of us and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. It’s like when you nod at someone in public and they nod back. Of course some people can get away with flipping you the bird, but hey that’s life. Dark Elixir hails from Manchester and has been steadily dealing out demolishing tracks for a few years now. Totally approachable, the rising trip-hop/bass music producer has sorted CYV with a heavy drumstep track for free download! As always, lurk the music and tell your friends.

Twitter
Facebook
Soundcloud

Subscape – Screw Up (King Astma, Reign & Dark Elixir rmx) by Dark Elixir

Eye Sore | Dark Elixir (right-click to download)

To the weekend warriors, the nightlife ninjas, and the curbside crawlers, we are with you all the way. Here at CYV we encourage herbal remedies, Bloody Marys, and of course a daily dose of slap to aide all the aches, bumps, and bruises collected over your weekend.

It’s simple: Save Sunday is five songs, one mixtape, easy to play, easy to repeat, and of course download links provided for mobile enjoyment. All sounds get love so expect to find everything from booms to bangs.

Sundays never looked so good.

“Homework blown off, out to smoke a cigarette, stay in school kids. Here is the weekly filthnasty from me with love/hate.” -joseph

1. Horndog | Numbernin6

Warm up bass from the Virgina wonderkid, get them ears ready.

2. Call Your Girlfriend (Feed Me Remix) | Robyn

Once again I love Feed Me, a veteran producer reinvent himself with a new sound.

3. Chillin (Dirtyloud Remix) | BYOB

Yes! Brazilian electro-house producers cranking out a gross dubstep remix.

4. Karma Crazy | Magnetic Man (Skream, Artwork, Benga)

Bow down before an unprecedented collaboration between three kings of the game.

5. Guilt VIP | Nero

die

Watchout CYV’ers, we got bangerangs INCOMING. Its a whopper of a remix by Minus for DJ Hyper off his upcoming album ‘The Panic”. It starts slow .. and then without warning .. its becomes a full on assualt of lightsaber bass – think Terravita. Track could have used a switchup for the second drop but Minus is definitely one to watchout for – myspace – twitter.

The End (Minus Remix) – Hyper

Round 2 of the assault comes from Hungary with ‘Beatman and Ludmilla’ taking their turn at the remix. It feels more like the original but with a bassline that’ll make Charlie Sheen shift into second gear.

The End : Beatman and Ludmilla Remix by Hyper

Hey, look what we got! Let’s all say thank you to CYV’s talented & respected colleagues over at Our House Records who have graced us with a pair of tickets to witness a master of his craft slaughter an unsuspecting audience at one of SF’s most intimate nightspots. What are we to do with our newly acquired tickets? Well, loyal readers/resident party monsters, prepare to get up close and personal with Dim Mak record label badboy, Felix Cartal, as CYV hosts another awesome ticket give away!

Intricate production coupled with merciless melodies have led the twenty-four year old musician to open for titans such as MSTRKRFT and Justice. His bass crushing style has allowed him to reach industry success, cranking out multiple releases for Los Angeles super-label Dim Mak Records. Big sounds? Big night? Big musical support from SF’s favorite all fun, young guns, Realboy & Dynamics? This is shaping up to be an association of San Francisco’s sexiest. Play time everyone, here is how you win.

1. “Like” the CHW YR VTMNS facebook page.
2. “Invite” your Facebook friends to Our House Records presents: Felix Cartal w/ Realboy & Dynamics!, take a screenshot, and post the image on CHW YR VTMN’S wall.

Green Velvet – Harmageddon (Felix Cartal Remix) by Felix Cartal

Event
Flyer
Felix Cartal Facebook
Felix Cartal Soundcloud

“Double Standard Films, a premium video production company based out of Toronto, were on hand at Felix Cartal’s recent show at Mod Club. The end result is what you see above in an amazingly well done video interview featuring Felix Cartal and Keatch’s upcoming single Solar, due out April 26th.” – via http://www.felixcartal.com/

Love (At Dawn We Rage Remix) | Felix Cartal

Need Your Loving (Felix Cartal Remix) | Laidback Luke