DIRTY BIRD

I'm absolutely loving pretty much everything The Martin Brothers (Justin and Christian) and the Dirty Bird label are doing right now. Justin, for me, is on fire at the moment with hordes of outstanding remixes and originals, that I am not going to begin listing, firing him into the limelight.
The Martin Brothers upcoming remix for Riva Starr's and Major Lazer's "Jump" acts as even more proof of why the Dirty Birders are ruling the roost and if this video of Justin Martin dropping their remix is anything to go by, the San Fran based label (who this year are celebrating their 5th birthday) look to keep on flying high.

ALSO
Check out the Dirty Birder's latest release Tom Flynn's self titled EP, over on Beatport, who's minimal grooves are definitely worth your time. On top of that, be sure to check out the previews of Bird Brain Remixed, a compilation of all the remixes from Dirty Bird head rooster Claude Von Stroke's album "Bird Brain". Set for release in December, its jam packed full of some real tasty nuggets, so get on it!

Monastery Monthly

For those who place an emphasis on quality music and killer crowds during their late night ventures, Monastery Nightclub has established itself as the premier light-in-the-dark about Brisbane's valley precinct. Why? Because they sure do know how to book. Proof? Here's whats coming up!

NEW YEARS DAY @ MONASTERY
feat CLAUDE VON STROKE

Monastery Nightclub proudly presents Claude VonStroke on the first night of 2010. Come and celebrate the New year with a special 3 hour extended set from the big boss of Dirtybird records and a 12 hour party starting at 5pm!! One night in San Francisco after a long night of partying, Barclay and his friends began to make up fake European DJ names. Just kidding around, Barclay came up with “ClaudeVonStroke.” It ended up sticking after someone at the party booked him to DJ and used the new moniker on the flyer. The rest is history, up until now that is, so get on board and combat your hangover with the very cause come NYD 2010!

CHECK OUT HIS TUNES HERE (hypem.com)

Local line up: Danny T, Wongo, Habebe, Aniki, Dominic James, Noy, Killafornia, Jmac, Fingajigg and Chappo. Doors Open @ 5pm, January 1st 2010.

MOWGLI (UK/DEADFISH) @ MONASTERY
Friday Jan 15th, 2010.

After the huge success of his London to Paris ep and with support from Danny T, Habebe, Killafornia, Fingajigg and Jmac, this show is definitely one to mark in the calendar for the start of the new year. Don't beleive us? Listen to what these heavyweights have to say about the UK phenomenon!

★ BRODINSKI: WOAH this is fucking NUTZ!
★ NOOB: BOMMMB, I love it! Thanks a lot
★ JAYMO: Mowgli, Solo, Riva and the crew are on fire right now. London to Paris is the one for me - love that sample, love that perc, love that riser.... Love. That. Track.
★ DAVE NADA: Mowgli has one of the best sounds in dance music right now, period. So much style and sonically on top of his game.
★ EDU K: OMG!! Mowgli is THE master!
★ JAIMIE FANATIC: sick release! But that's what you can expect from Mr. Mowgli.
★ RIVA STARR: London to Paris is goood!
★ STEVE AOKI: I like it!!
★ SINDEN: London to Paris, will play this weekend when I travel from London to Paris. Its got that funk!

SOUNDS GOOD!