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Simon Doty

What’s in Your Toolbox: Simon Doty’s 6 House & Techno Gems

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Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. What’s in Your Toolbox features artists’ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they don’t leave out of their USB.

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Simon Doty’s origins from deep in Canada’s Western wilderness to a college basketball shooting guard are unlikely beginnings for the development of a finely tuned electronic artist. His consistent yet dynamic signature sound defined by gritty analog synthesis, emotive melodies and tough, driving grooves, has been supported by the likes of Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Jax Jones, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82, and Lane 8. Doty’s highly anticipated debut on Nora en Pure’s Purified imprint is called Dreamscape. The three-track Dreamscape EP is out now on Purified, get it here.

Black Circle “Inner Tension”

I love Black Circle’s music and this one’s no exception. They always have the magic combination that I’m looking for – melodic and emotive while always being powerful and edgy for the dance floor. 

My Friend “Clockwork Pigeon”

I’ve been playing these guys’ tracks a lot lately and the grooves are always very tough and heavy. This one has a very nineties feel to it which I love and it always seems to get a great reaction!

Simon Doty “Hometown”

This is the one many people were asking me for over the course of the pandemic – Ursula Rucker’s vocals always seem to create a magical moment and it’s been really cool to see how many people know it and say the words out at shows while the track is playing. 

Hoten “29 Summers”

This one is another example of a great and powerful groove combined with a lot of emotion. The breakdown gets really trancey and uplifting and always seems to get people going. 

Joachim Pastor “Kenger” (Teho Remix) 

I’ve been using this one as a last track of the night type of track and it always seems to create a special vibe. I’m always looking for those tracks that can cap things off in an emotional way and this one definitely accomplishes that. 

Blaze “Lovelee Dae”

This one is a bit more of a throwback but I’ve also been using it to close out the night sometimes of late. It’s hard to find a track with a more positive vibe than this one! 

Artist headshot courtesy of Lee Hon Bong

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What’s In Your Tool Box: Nora En Pure’s 6 House & Techno Gems

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Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. What’s in Your Toolbox features artists’ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they don’t leave out of their USB. Nora En Pure’s name has become synonymous with organic instruments, emotive piano leads, and enchanting melodies. Globally renowned and adored for her cinematic soundscapes and ethereal performances, the South African-born, Swiss-based Queen of deep house, has spent the last few years working relentlessly to reach the pinnacle of the dance music scene. Nora En Pure gives shares her top 6 electronic music gems as she is set to release her first original track of the year “Reminiscing.”

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After Dark Programming for CRSSD Spring 2018 Edition Includes Cirez D, Nicole Moudaber, Lee Burridge, Charlotte De Witte

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CRSSD Festival today has announced a unique assemblage of after-dark programming for its Spring 2018 event offering attendees a day into night tour through some of San Diego’s most iconic venues.

Bang Bang will once again act as CRSSD’s after-hours hub as it welcomes disco-house icon DJ Harvey all-night-long for a Friday pre-party, followed by Shiba San on Saturday, and Gorgon City alongside KCRW mainstay Jason Bentley to close out the weekend. Music Box will host Turbo boss Tiga and Toolroom Records curator Mark Knight as well as a jacking This Ain’t Bristol takeover on Sunday. Blonde Bar returns to the bill for a Saturday night of disco with Honey Dijon and Heidi Lawden.

The techno-driven NGHT MVS brand will touch down at Spin on Saturday with Cirez D, Charlotte De Witte, and Cristoph followed by an all-night Sunday closing party with Nicole Moudaber, ANNA, and Man Power. Then Ardalan and Nora En Pure will host their own day-time soirées at El Camino and Kettner Exchange respectively, while Bonobo rounds up the winos for a Sunday DJ session at Syrah.

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