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Coyu on Donald Trump, Suara’s New Fashion Store, His Favorite Genre and Playing in Los Angeles

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It’s ADE and Amsterdam is buzzing. The mid-October air is crisp cold yet everyone is still biking as if it’s summer out. I am rushing and weaving through late-morning traffic as, admittedly, I am running late for my interview with IvĂĄn Ramos, artist name Coyu, due to some unforeseen complications I ran into that morning.

Walking into the Miracle Management hub for ADE week I am greeted warmly by both Coyu and Bruno, who was kind enough to set up the interview during one of the craziest weeks of the year. I know Coyu doesn’t have much time — he is running a label and has a Suara showcase in Amsterdam that night, is opening a fashion store in Barcelona, oversees the Suara Foundation which benefits cats and of course is a successful producer and DJ in his own right. Literally just over a week following the interview (this weekend) he is scheduled to play Suara showcases in San Francisco first and then in Los Angeles for Underrated Presents’ Minimal Effort Halloween — a one-day festival in the heart of the city’s downtown area.

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5 Essential Tunes with… Tensnake

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“’5 Essential Tunes with
’ is a feature on 6AM that explores underground dance music artist’s current favorite tracks, in an effort to showcase the best productions currently making the rounds in the world of techno, house, tech house and deep house.”

On Saturday November 29th Los Angeles will be welcoming the return of Minimal Effort for a one-day Halloween function that will begin in the depth of the afternoon and go until 2am.

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Win 2 GA Tickets to Minimal Effort: Halloween 2016

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This upcoming October 29th, Los Angeles’ house and techno listeners will be gathering at the LA Center Studios for a ten-hour Halloween celebration featuring some of the most eminent DJ acts of the moment.

Arguably the biggest Halloween event of its kind in the LA area, Minimal Effort has been expanding exponentially in the last three years, becoming a well-established brand synonymous with quality music and top-tier production. Drawing attendees from all over Southern California and beyond, there is no doubt that with its huge lineup, brand-new location, debut acts and daytime programming, Minimal Effort has given music fans plenty of reasons to not miss this special event.

We have teamed up with Underrated Presents, the minds behind the Minimal Effort brand, to give you a chance to win 2 GA tickets to this year’s Halloween affair. To enter, simply follow the instructions in the widget below. The winner will be selected and announced at noon on Thursday, October 27th.

Tickets are on sale, with first and second tier already sold out. Check out the FB event for full event information.

Please note: If you are having difficulty opening/entering this contest via cell phone, try the following:

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Win 2 GA Tickets to Minimal Effort: Halloween 2016 (Contest on Hive.co)

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss Minimal Effort Halloween in Los Angeles

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With Halloween just around the corner, countless of dance music fans around the world are scouring the list of local events to pick and choose the right party to dress up for. For the third year in a row, the choice has been made easy in Los Angeles by Underrated Presents and their Minimal Effort party series.

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Minimal Effort Books Tiga, Pete Tong, Coyu and more for Los Angeles Halloween Mega-Party

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Minimal Effort Halloween 2015. Photo by Jamie Rosenberg

Minimal Effort Halloween 2015. Photo by Jamie Rosenberg

Los Angeles’ underground promoter Minimal Effort just unveiled its Halloween Phase I lineup and it’s chock-a-block full of talent.

After three years at the forefront of the city’s house and techno scene, Minimal Effort are moving their Halloween and New Year’s Eve one-day parties to a new location, the LA Center Studios. On October 29th, the 5,000 capacity venue will feature the elaborate decor and meticulous curation the Minimal Effort team has become well known for, all against the backdrop of Los Angeles’ downtown skyline.

This year’s spooky celebration will feature none other than BBC Radio 1 legend Pete Tong, Suara boss Coyu, Jonas Rathsman, Mark Farina, Dosem, Edu Imbernon, Thugfucker, Tensnake, Steve Bug, a DJ set by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs as well as live performances by Satory and Tiga, who will be debuting his new live show in LA on the night.

The complete Phase I lineup can be found below. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, July 21st at 12PM at minimaleffort.net. Is it too early to plan Halloween in July? We don’t think so when the curators and lineup are this good!

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Minimal Effort Announces NYD Recovery Party and Full NYE Lineup

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Minimal Effort, the beloved quarterly celebration of LA’s underground scene, has just announced the full lineup for their upcoming New Year’s party at the legendary Belasco Theater in downtown LA. The New Years Eve festivities will continue as it will be accompanied by the Minimal Effort New Year’s Day Recovery party, which is… exactly what it sounds like. The Recovery party will feature world-class DJ’s and sets from Carl Craig, Audiofly, and Dance Spirit (live) to start 2016 off on a strong foot.

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The Lights Down Low collective (SF) will also be hosting a room at the New Year’s Eve shindig, and bringing artists such as Silent Servant, Black Asteroid, and Adra. In the other three rooms, you will find some of LA’s best talent, with the likes of Tara Brooks, Jeniluv, Whitney Fierce, JIA, Human Resources, and Lee K, joined by a lineup of international talent including Danny Daze, Jimmy Edgar, J. Phlip, Marquez Wyatt, H.O.S.H., Fur Coat, and more. Last year’s event was spectacular, and from the looks of it, they are going above and beyond this year. Minimal Effort never disappoints, and this New Year’s Eve will be no exception.

Tickets to Minimal Effort New Year’s Eve include admission to the Recovery event on Jan. 1, subject to capacity.

Minimal effort: Facebook | Twitter | Tickets | RSVP (NYE) | RSVP (NYD)

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Minimal Effort New Year’s Eve Full Lineup

Theater:
Jimmy Edgar & Danny Daze
J.Phlip
Human Resources
Jeniluv

Ballroom:
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H.O.S.H.
Marques Wyatt
Lee K
Jia

Basement:
Fur Coat
Louie Fresco
Droog
Tara Brooks
Whitney Fierce

Lights Down Low:
Black Asteroid
Silent Servant
Corey Sizemore
Richie Panic
Masha
Adra

Minimal Effort Recovery Party NYD Lineup

Carl Craig
Audiofly
Dance Spirit (live)

 

 

Minimal Effort NYE Drops Phase 1 Lineup feat. Jimmy Edgar, Andhim, Fur Coat, and more

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12187829_1052703568107548_1407328875517576059_nWith a hugely successful turnout to their recent Halloween party and a year of winning streaks for Los Angeles’ music scene, Minimal Effort will take over the Belasco Theater in downtown LA once again by ringing in the 2016 New Year loud and clear with a galvanizing night of good music and dancing. Read more

6AM’s Thirteen Best Halloween Electronic Music Parties of 2015

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Halloween is definitely a holiday that is not for the faint of heart… and neither are these electronic music parties. We will take you around the world with our hand-picked selection of Halloween parties to hit up this year. Shiver me timbers, these thirteen picks deviate from the usual circuit of parties. Proceed with caution and let the spooky all-night raging commence. Read more

Vinyl Revivalists, Discos Nutabe, Releases “Dijon Triathalon – Pandemia 12″ EP”

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In the midst of the EDM culture take-over, leaving traditional vinyl mixing in the shadows, a unique Columbian record label keeps the art of vinyl grooves alive. “Today in Discos Nutabe, direct from the city of Medellin, to the east in the valley where the Nutabe fought and died, we fight for music and the format we love.” Discos Nutabe fosters the history and art of mixing on vinyl mediums by creating a coalition of artists that hold a deep appreciation for the classic feel of having to switch disc sides, readjusting the needle, and manipulating the RPM meticulously. This is a truly unique label to emerge during a musical era that is dominated by digital music production. They’re just lovers of house and dedicated to the medium.

As for the EP, it is a skillfully mixed three track album that beautifully showcases the seamless mixing of Camilo Naranjo and JosĂ© SantamarĂ­a. This EP, unlike their first release, DCM – Origenes 12″ EP, which was groovier and had lush house undertones, Dijon Triathalon is much more minimalistic. It features soft synth loops and are complimented by steady, traditional house beats. Vinyl is such a delicate and difficult medium to work with, so their exhibition of steadily mixing in and out the synths was incredibly impressive. Track B1 perfectly demonstrates their mixing abilities with synths slowly creeping in and suddenly taking over the entire track. My personal recommendation is Track B2, it’s less minimalism and a dash more groove/funk – I may have found myself awkwardly bobbing about. 

Dijon Triathalon – Pandermia 12″ EP is out now on Discos Nutabe. Stay up to date with Discos Nutabe below.

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Minimal Effort Drops Halloween Lineup

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Minimal Effort, one of LA’s premiere underground dance music brands, will be returning to the Belasco Theater for another installment of their legendary Halloween party. After many successful events over the last year, Minimal Effort continues to have an impact when it comes to quality events in Los Angeles. Luckily, Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so there’s no excuse not to make it out to the event, which runs from 8PM-5AM.

Minimal Effort’s Halloween edition features three separate rooms, hosted by Mixmag + Jukely (Main Theater), Deep House Amsterdam (Ballroom), and Rolling Tuff (Mobilee Basement). The three various rooms will feature sets from Agoria, Miss Kittin, BLOND:ISH, Anja Schneider, Re.You, Hunter/Game, Miss Kitten, and more.

You can purchase tickets to Minimal Effort’s Halloween party here on Resident Advisor, and make sure to stay up to date for more information as we draw closer to the Halloween festivities with Minimal Effort.

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