HOUSE Is Where The HEART Is (Special Valentine edition of DISCO'S REVENGE)

Well the new year is in full swing and after a brief hiatus to catch our breath(actually humping at the good ol' 9 to 5), DISCO'S REVENGE is back with a pre-Valentine special with special guest, NEKSTONE(filling in for Israel Marcano).  We've had Nekstone(aka Brandon Ayala) out to Disco's Revenge before and he rocked it HARD!!!



The El Paso native has been doing his thing for quite something and hosts local party THE GET RIGHT . His sets are heavy on vibe and his track selection is superb(to say the least). Here is a sample of his craftsmanship to put you in the mood...





For this edition we will be setting up shop at the ELM STREET BAR in historic Deep Ellum. This is our first time to host a event at Elm Street but the venue has recently hosted some great parties with internationally renowned artists such as Doc Link and Elon.

In case you haven't had the opportunity to catch Israel, myself (Mr. Daishiki Jones) or any off our wonderful guests at one of our events...here are a few vids from previous parties:







So bring your sweetheart(or find one here) and hit the dancefloor and groove to our pulsating disco saturated beats that are dripping with deep soulful nuggets of deliciousness for your auditory consumption ...NOM NOM!!!

NYE Special Event featuring "Dallas' Finest"

Okay boys and girls, the year is winding down and NOW is the time to make your plans for N.Y.E... DISCO'S REVENGE has partnered with a group of local promoters for one kick a** event featuring some of "Dallas' Finest" to help you ring in the new year.  This event will be going on ALL NIGHT at a safe and secure location with a OPEN BAR for those 21+.

DJ's for the evening include internationally renowned recording artists and dj's:

DEMARKUS LEWIS (Grin Music)

DJ RED EYE (Robsoul Recordings)

MIKE CONSTANTINO (Ornate Music)

J CAPRICE (Juiced Music, H.A.R.D.)

BONEHEAD (MyHouseYourHouse)

DRAGONLAZER (Soundslike)




The party isn't called DALLAS' FINEST for nothing....


Tickets are available online >>HERE<<
for more info visit the Facebook event page >>HERE<<

DISCO'S REVENGE & Three Olives Vodka present: "House 4 The Holidaze"

As the holidays are fast approaching we decided it was time to put on our next party so we are hosting a little soiree at ZUBAR on Saturday Dec. 3rd.

To add to the merriment THREE OLIVES VODKA will be in the house promoting their latest flavor creation...just in the nick of time for the seasonal festivities.

And keeping with the holiday spirit we will be taking part in CAPTAIN HOPE'S KIDS annual "Coats For Kids" donation drive which hopes to provide 500 NEW winter coats for homeless children in the metroplex. We will have a donation box set up so you can just drop your donation off with no hassles.

The sound pilots for the evening will DISCO'S REVENGE residents Mr. Daishiki Jones & Israel Marcano throwing down the spiciest underground dance music in the Southwest. Everything from deep house to tech house to nu disco to classic disco and classic house...

Here is a brief video from our Halloween party last month to put you in the mood:

We are bringing new meaning to the phrase, "Partying with a purpose"...please join us.

INVASION OF THE BOOTY SNATCHERS @ Zubar (10.28.11)

Okay, Okay...I know it's been a minute or two...BUT...we're back...just in time for Halloween...so you know this edition is gonna be off the richter scale. For the second Halloween in a row DISCO'S REVENGE is taking over the backroom of Zubar. As a matter of fact, Zubar is where our little party got its start NYE almost two years ago...(video)...wow...its been that long...seems like only yesterday.

Last Halloween was a blast, with a varied assortment of ghouls, goblins, zombies, sexy nurses & slutty nuns grooving and grinding away to the thumping beat....ahhhh...the memories...

So this year we've decided to up the ante...we are giving away $100 cold hard cash(Zubar backroom only) to the person with the craziest/sexiest/skimpiest/humorous/creative costume....you pick the costume...and we'll pick the winner...no specific categories...just whatever catches our eye at the moment...

and to get the party off to a swinging start...vodka drinks will be $1 until 11pm...

Providing the musical entertainment will be Disco's Revenge resident jocks...Israel Marcano and Mr. Daishiki Jones spinning the hottest underground house, disco, tech-house from around the world.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Dallas' Native Son DEMARKUS LEWIS

For this next installment of our interview series we are staying close to home with Dallas' very own Demarkus Lewis.

"D"(as he is called by close friends) is one of dance music's most consistent artists(having released 100's of original productions & remixes) over the course of the past decade.

In addition to his highly sought after production work, Demarkus' skills on the decks are in demand in exotic locales such as Moscow, Berlin, Rotterdam and London.

Recently relocating back to Dallas after a few years in London, we sat down with Demarkus to ask him a few questions covering a wide range of subjects...enjoy.

First off, In order to get everyone up to speed, I'd like to ask you about your start in the music industry. Can you give a brief synopsis on your start as a dj and your progression into music production?

Well it all began in 1990 for me when I was introduced to dance music. Back then it was mostly tecno for me with bits and pieces of Hip Hop and retro music. As natural progression would have it (after being heavily submerged in the Dallas underground scene as a Dj/promoter) I took steps to begin learning the craft of music production. My first release came out on a local Dallas label called Swerve. Shortly after I started a label with long time best friends Brett Johnson, James Oliver and Mark Garey called Aesoteric Records.

You've built up quite a musical resume over the years with well over 100+ releases on dozens upon dozens of labels and have been able to stay relatively consistent in the volatile world of dance music. What advice would you give any up & coming dj/producer who has aspirations of having a sustained career in the industry?

I often tell new producers to always do what that love and that it is very important to stay true to themselves as artists. Chasing new trends and genres is ok as long as you stay original in your efforts. Also its not about what you use to create music it's more about how you use what you have. Today the game is so different from when I first began. It's overly saturated now so to stand out these days you must be original in nature.

You recently moved back to the states after living abroad in London for a few years. How did living in such an international city impact your view(s) on the currant state of dance music here in the U.S.?

Well London is regarded as one of the music capitols of the world. I've noticed the main difference between the dance music culture there and here is very simple. Europeans don't complain about how 'things used to be' they are using all that energy to create new movements. We as Americans need to stop dwelling on the past and push forward into the future!

Even though the event got some bad press due to the unfortunate death of a attendee; you had the opportunity to play the Dallas leg of the Electric Daisy Carnival over the summer, how was your overall experience with the festival?

The electric daisy event was amazing. It was so great to see that America has embraced the idea of the festival events and has dropped the word Rave from the vocabulary. 22000 plus party goers and one incident .. Unfortunate but over all strictly amazing. Dubstep ruled the land this day but I like it all.. Good music is good!


You recently released a full length album "Mental Notes" on your label, Grin Music. What are some current and/or upcoming projects that your fans should be on the lookout for?

I've been working on a few things now. My new album is almost complete and should be out before the new year. I just released a remix package on my label Grin Music called behind closed doors with my good friends EMan from NYC. Expect several remixes as well as my sub label Grin Traxx relaunch which will be showcasing true disco filter house vibe from the 90s. First release will be by myself under my Leg Warmers alias. Plus lookout for several releases on oaklands Guesthouse Music this fall/winter.

You've had the opportunity to work with some legendary producers in your career, who would you love to collaborate with that you haven't had the chance to work with as of yet?

I'm currently waiting on remix parts from Glenn Underground. He is one of my biggest inpsirations. I've done a remix for Blaze but would love to do an original with Josh Milan. Also Reel Soul, Abicah Soul, Atjazz, marlon D, Masta keV and many more are on my list.

5 essential tracks that don't leave your bag?

As for the tracks that never leave my bag I must say now that I play serato none of my tracks ever leave my bag. It really just depends on the gig and the vibe I guess. My traxsource charts accurately represent what I Play.

Locally, where can we find you?

Locally here in Dallas you can catch me once a month at Zubar and other times at various spots around town. This Halloween we are revisiting an old tradition called Discoween which we bring in Boo Williams from Chicago to play all rare disco treats. This will be October 29th at Elm Street Bar (deep ellum).

THE HOUSE OF VIRGO: A Musical Celebration for the Virgo's

Okay friends and family, we are coming back to the Absinthe Lounge for more in the month of September(Friday the 9th) with a special edition of DISCO'S REVENGE. We will be celebrating the astrological sign of Virgo with our patented "disco" blend of deep house, tech house, nu disco, classic disco and other audiotastic delights for your dancing feet.

Last month's edition was a blast and this one will be even more insane(we all know how Virgos love a good party).

This is gonna be a good one with resident dj's Israel Marcano and Mr. Daishiki Jones(throwing down a very special set for fellow Virgos) manning the decks...so this night has debauchery written all over it.

We've been busy spreading the DISCO'S REVENGE seed across the nation and around the globe(check out the recent interviews with the Snuff Crew from Germany, Lady D from Chicago and Duane Harriott from NYC). To our knowledge, there isn't any other event/project/blog in the Dallas metroplex that showcases the culture & music quite like we do.

And what EXACTLY is that we do you ask yourself???? Well for starters there isn't any other event in North Texas that features underground music ie. deep house, techno, nu disco, classic disco, tech house, classic house with one eye focused on the rich history of the culture while the other eye is creating new "classics" by featuring the hottest music from around the globe. Hence the tagline:

"Respecting the influences of the past that were the template for the present which in turn influences the future"

Here is a recent podcast from DJ Israel Marcano to tide you over until the 9th...see u there.

EXCLUSIVE: First U.S. Interview with Germany's SNUFF CREW

What's that old saying about how music works in cycles? That adage is even true in the underground music scene(see: the whole "nu disco"phenom) .

DISCO'S REVENGE is proud to introduce an act that has taken the old school Chicago "jack" and "acid house" sound and updated it for the 21st. century.

German based dj/producers, SNUFF CREW takes a decidedly "retro" approach to their music and if you close your eyes and listen, their music sounds as if you are transported back in time to a warehouse in Chicago in the late '80's during the formative years of House Music.

Performing in masks to hide their identity, Eins & Zwei are dedicated to preserving that "raw" feel of early Chicago House and Detroit techno. Their music is featured in the sets of a virtual "who's who" of international dj talent such as Seth Troxler, Larry Tee, Danny Howells, Luke Solomon, DJ Deep, Dubfire, A-Trak, Tim Sweeney and John Digweed.

What follows is a interview where they discuss their early influences, the nightlife scene in Berlin and their label, Snuff Trax.

enjoy.

Your sound is unique amongst many current artists for the fact that you have taken a decidedly "retro" approach that harkens back to early Chicago "jack" sound of labels such as Trax and DJ International. What were some early influences that helped to shape your style of djing and production?

It´s always hard to mention only a few names. But on one side we are of course strongly influenced by the 80´s Chicago House stuff from artists like Farley Jackmaster Funk, Chip E, Tyree, DJ Pierre, Larry Heard, Marshall Jefferson, Adonis, Fast Eddie (...) and also by recordings of the legendary Hot Mix 5 shows on WBMX. On the other side Techno, House and Acid from the early 90s was important for us. Releases from people like Laurent Garnier, LFO, Underworld, Hardfloor, Josh Wink and some others still kick us. All in all we can say that we are influenced by music that makes your body jack and that lets you scream and sweat on the dancefloor.


Can you give us a brief background on the reason you perform with masks and remain anonymous in this age of "superstar" djs and will there ever come a time when you will forgo the masks?

We always say: Music should be the main thing, not the people who make it. This is the the reason, why we wear masks. And actually we are far away from being superstars (unfortunately :-) )

Your remix of the Billy Ray Martin and Hard Ton´s remake of seminal Chicago classic "Fantasy Girl" was released earlier this year and you have remixed Chicago legend, Robert Owens; are you planning on any future projects with some of the old school legends?

We also made a track with Robert (for Snuff Trax 005: "Clarity") and Mr K'Alexi Shely remixed the Raiders of the lost ARP release (Snuff Trax 004).
At the moment we are working on our next Snuff Crew album. This one will feature some great international guests like Kim Ann Foxman, Hard Ton and some others



It appears that Germany has become somewhat of a European centre for House Music in general and "deep house" specifically, what makes Germany such a nightlife destination spot and which parties/clubs would you recommend?

Well the reason for the popularity is actually only one city: Berlin. Many artists, producer, labelmakers, DJs and other creative people moved to here in the last years. The advantage of Berlin is maybe that it is no typical German city. It´s more an international hot spot where still more things are possible than in any other German city. For some people it became hyped too much, but Snuff Crew loves Berlin and one half of us moved to there.
In the city you can discover a lot of great small clubs and also some bigger venues with a fantastic music program. For us Berghain is still the most inspiring place, but we also like a lot of other venues.

You mentioned some of your early influences, can you share with us what current artists help to inspire you?

Well there are also a lot of great current artists and labels that inspire us. First of all the releases and sets of our friends KiNK & Neville Watson, Andreas Gehm, Hard Ton, Photonz, Steffi & Virginia, Kim Ann Foxman, Dance Disorder, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Tiger & Woods and many more.
Also releases from labels like Ostgut Ton, Skylax, Compost, Killekill, Rush Hour, Clone, Mojuba, Mathematics etc etc.

Can you give us some background on your label, Snuff Trax?

Snuff Trax is our playground. We´ve released our 5th record now - Snuff Crew feat Robert Owens - Clarity (with remixes by Steffi and Andreas Gehm)
Snuff Trax 006 will feature tracks by Humandrone from Japan and remixes by our Italian jackmates Marcello Napoletano and Simoncino..

Your live show is pretty intense. You use the latest technology to produce a "retro" sound. For the gear heads and techies out there, give us a brief description of your setup?

Our equipment live on stage is really minimized. We use two Macbooks, some controllers and effects... That´s it. We always do a kind of jam session with samples and elements of released and unreleased tracks. So every set is different and we like this fact very much.


Outside of Germany, what are some of your favorite places to play and have you plans to come to the U.S. or North America in general?

Actually we enjoy every gig in every city in every country that invites us. But especially the shows in Japan, Russia, Romania, Italy and Portugal were special! We hope to get booked to the US or North America soon. Would be great to do a little tour and jack with our fans..


5 tracks that get the punters on the dancefloor?

1. Kenny Jammin Jason & Fast Eddie - Can U Dance?
2. Laurent Garnier - Flashback
3. Phuture - Acid Tracks
4. KiNK & Neville Watson - Metropole
5. Inner City - Good Life