• Mixtape Tuesday #21: Sines (Houston) WGF Mix 2

    Mixtape Tuesday #21: Sines (Houston) WGF Mix 2

    This Tuesday, WeGetFamous Magazine is delighted to bring you a deep, genre-breaking exclusive blend from Houston’s internationally-acclaimed bass duo, Sines. Deep – overused in descriptions on our site, but inaccurate? Hell no! Complex, like the bouquet of a three-year old Chardonnay crafted in Kenwood. Just as bold and full of flavor, but you can take this mix in while you [...]

  • Frenzi & SAMO Sound Boy in Review (7.23.11)

    Frenzi & SAMO Sound Boy in Review (7.23.11)

    Frenzi: Edward Oberon This past Saturday, WGF had our hands full with good music and events, namely, Frenzi featuring Edward Oberon and local support from Ramsey, John the Third, and Pejman. The early evening warmup drink specials from 8-10 were fully appreciated, as was the special dnb set by John the Third. All local support Saturday dropped the goods, setting [...]

  • Mixtape Tuesday #18: Juxta (Houston) Exclusive July ’11 Mix

    Mixtape Tuesday #18: Juxta (Houston) Exclusive July ’11 Mix

    This Tuesday, WeGetFamous proudly brings you the eighteenth installment of our weekly mixtape series, featuring a heavy dubstep & bass mix by Houston’s own Juxta – known for moving crowds at Gritsy & FNV. This one sets the bar for deep, bass-heavy dubstep blends. From start to finish, Juxta seamlessly fuses music that pulsates with slow, driving rhythms and basslines [...]

  • Frenzi 1 yr Anniversary <br />(6.25.11) In Review

    Frenzi 1 yr Anniversary
    (6.25.11) In Review

    When WGF rolled into Frenzi, Sol.Id was wrecking shop, and the patio was hoppin’ with dancin’ drinkers and smokers (and lovers..? lol). Bold and smooth business all night long, strong drinks, and good vibes (thanks Brad & Frenzi crew!). As time passed, people poured in to catch local favorites play, including Hippo and ex-pat-Texan Estefex (great to see ‘em!). No [...]

  • Soundcloud Houston #2: Mixtape Electroniq

    Soundcloud Houston #2: Mixtape Electroniq

    Below we present a small collection of mixes on Soundcloud by Houston artists (or Houston labels). They span divergent genres and really capture the diverse spirit of the Houston scene. Some new, some old – plenty to get you through the weekend! Henry Chow – Live @ Rekliner 5-21-2011 Henry Chow – Live @ Rekliner 5-21-2011 (Proton Radio – Bedroom [...]

  • Mixtape Tuesday #15: <br /> “Chloe Diosa: a bass mix”(Chris Taylor)

    Mixtape Tuesday #15:
    “Chloe Diosa: a bass mix”(Chris Taylor)

    This Tuesday, we bring you a new mix of “bass” tunes from Chris Taylor (Houston): “Chloe Diosa: a bass mix.” Featuring soon-to-be released tracks from B.YRSLF Division, as well as new material from Zoltan and Freshmore, this mix spans the soulful, deep, bold, and intense. Serious upbeat, danceflo’ friendly mix. ‘Pon the download – peep it today! (Tracklist & player/DL [...]

 

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/ September 4, 2011 1:45 pm

Sunday Brunch Mix: Jessica Lozano (ZANO) – Affection

This Labor day Sunday, we bring you a soulful house mix from Houston veteran and WMC representer Jessica Lozano (ZANO). We last enjoyed her mixing live at Lowlife’s 2016 Mainstage monthly. Now, enjoy this deep mix – “Affection.” Packed with reworked classics and new bangers, this blend will turn your bbq out! Get up to get down today with this [...]

/ August 29, 2011 11:59 pm

Mixtape Tuesday #22: Rabit (Houston) WGF Exclusive – Sour Diesel

Today, we bring you a smooth, full on soul-satisfying blend this Mixtape Tuesday from Houson-based Rabit. Reggae, soca, bass, uk funky, grime – and the kitchen sink. GET TO KNOW THIS FOOL. Really though. Tracklist makes the point verbally, but you have to listen to feel the collage of danceflo’ bangers and deep rinsers that fuse this blend. Recommended. RABIT- [...]

/ August 24, 2011 9:24 pm

Addison Groove / Gritsy in review (8.20.11)

Who brings an analog TR 808 across the Atlantic to drop the boom on bass-hungry Houstonians? One helluva headliner… Thanks to Gritsy fam, Addison Groove (aka Headhunter – Bristol, UK) made history this past Saturday at Mainstage. But before we get to that, let’s talk about the supporting lineup for the night. After all, each DJ had a non-trivial task [...]

/ August 19, 2011 12:43 am

Hulk / 16 Bit / I <3 Dubstep (8.13) in Review

Last Saturday, WGF hit Warehouse Live reasonably early, around ten, and the walk around the corner would have clued even the hardest of hearing into the fact that I <3 Dubstep and the Wall of Bass were in full swing already. After a friendly exchange with our homies working the door/merch, I grabbed a Tanqueray & tonic and headed for [...]

/ August 16, 2011 10:19 am

Mixtape Tuesday #21: Sines (Houston) WGF Mix 2

This Tuesday, WeGetFamous Magazine is delighted to bring you a deep, genre-breaking exclusive blend from Houston’s internationally-acclaimed bass duo, Sines. Deep – overused in descriptions on our site, but inaccurate? Hell no! Complex, like the bouquet of a three-year old Chardonnay crafted in Kenwood. Just as bold and full of flavor, but you can take this mix in while you [...]

/ August 10, 2011 2:38 am

Mixtape Tuesday #20: Knome (Gritsy, Houston) WeGetFamous Exclusive

Today, WeGetFamous brings you our twentieth installment of Mixtape Tuesday. And it’s deep… Our friend Knome (Gritsy, Houston) crafted this top-notch selection for our featured mix series – and it’s pitch-perfect, bass-heavy blends, from beginning to end. Comprising a seamless collage of soulful, driving rhythms, Knome’s mix mos def complements Juxta’s set, featured two weeks back. This go round, Knome [...]

/ August 3, 2011 5:10 pm

Gritsy Freebie in Review (7.30.11)

This past Saturday, WGF rolled up to Gritsy at Mainstage early, at doors. Good thing too, because Knome was already throwing down heavy beats for the gathering crowd. People had already taken up positions at the bar, around the bar, and every booth, so it was standing room only from the get go. And like magic, like the handkerchiefs that [...]

/ August 2, 2011 1:03 pm

Mixtape Tuesday #19: Zoltan (Romania) WGF Exclusive

If you visit the site regularly, you no doubt have heard of Zoltan, as we’ve featured his tunes on several exclusive mixes. This Tuesday, we bring a mix from the man himself. The Romanian-based (soon to be Amsterdam-bound) producer and DJ has received support and plays from yours truly, as well as Ikonika, Cosmin TRG, and Houston powerhouse Sines. Influenced [...]

/ July 28, 2011 2:10 pm

Frenzi & SAMO Sound Boy in Review (7.23.11)

Frenzi: Edward Oberon This past Saturday, WGF had our hands full with good music and events, namely, Frenzi featuring Edward Oberon and local support from Ramsey, John the Third, and Pejman. The early evening warmup drink specials from 8-10 were fully appreciated, as was the special dnb set by John the Third. All local support Saturday dropped the goods, setting [...]

/ July 26, 2011 8:06 pm

Mixtape Tuesday #18: Juxta (Houston) Exclusive July ’11 Mix

This Tuesday, WeGetFamous proudly brings you the eighteenth installment of our weekly mixtape series, featuring a heavy dubstep & bass mix by Houston’s own Juxta – known for moving crowds at Gritsy & FNV. This one sets the bar for deep, bass-heavy dubstep blends. From start to finish, Juxta seamlessly fuses music that pulsates with slow, driving rhythms and basslines [...]

/ July 23, 2011 6:08 pm

Houston Saturday Night: SAMO Sound Boy & Edward Oberon

With so much happening in the city on a Saturday, it can prove difficult choosing where to do your thang. So let us help. Here are two events – in no particular order – not to be missed (seriously, you can catch us bouncing between both!). SAMO Soundboy Bombón, Freshmore, and Gritsy join forces to bring Trouble & Bass / [...]

/ July 19, 2011 2:59 pm

Mixtape Tuesday #17: Ese Cabrón – Mas Fresco Podcast (Freshmore 006)

This Tuesday, WGF hips you to a recent mix in Freshmore’s podcast series (006). New flavor along the lines of what you might expect at Houston’s burgeoning, Latin-infused event Bombón, this mix spans diverse currents in contemporary dance music. Ese Cabrón brings the goods – bang this one y disfrútala! From Freshmore: Hailing from Tamaulipas Mexico, we hooked up with [...]

/ July 16, 2011 12:36 pm

DJ Qbot Interview (Chicago)

Chicago’s known as the house capitol of the world but it’s also home to a thriving techno scene. A scene Dj Qbot is a very active participant with two residencies, a weekly radio show, and as an interviewer for Smart Bar’s Smartblog. Usually the one asking the questions, the Jackson, Missouri native was on the other side of the Q&A [...]

/ July 14, 2011 3:49 am

Freshmore 002: HGLDT – “Evolution EP”
(remix by Kingthing)

Look out for HGLDT‘s new release “Evolution EP,” featuring a bounce & swang type remix by Kingthing. Two original tracks and a remix, the three tunes on “Evolution” push the boundaries of emerging genres – “Bass Music” and “Future Garage.” Really, the music on this EP defies reductive categorization – its sound echoes the recent and not-so-distant past (Dubstep, Garage, [...]