Justice - Stress

Def don't get caught alone in a subway with the Justice jackets gang!

Justice finally won me back with their amazing Coachella ending set on Sunday night.
I D.a.n.c.e.-ed my little heart out.

Spotted at Stereogum, who got it from Kanye's blog.

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Say what? Laist thinks electronic music in LA is on an upswing? Well, yeah. But damn, that shit never left, it just got more mainstream (i.e. Justice selling out the Fonda).



I can even pinpoint when that shit started to take off: Halloween 2006 . I prepared in advance and got tix to MSTRKRFT/Justice in advance for the show at Safari Sam's. It took some persuading but I rounded up my posse the day of the show, and we lined up early so they could buy tickets. Two hours later and a lot of hassle: only Margo and I managed to get inside. WTF? I had been to many chicago house, sketchy warehouse events in the past. And there was never a time when we were turned away. Most electronic shows need as many people as they can get.

But not that night. It was unreal in there. I had no idea that many people even knew who these djs were. And granted, many of them didn't (silly hipster trash). Or if they did, they only heard of MSTRKRFT cause of DFA 1979. But for the real electro-heads and dance junkies, we knew this shit was gonna be off the hook. And indeed it was.

As time went on, I did find myself going to more and more dance shows. I saw Lo-Fi-Fnk, Para One, Acid Girls, Green Velvet, and so many others. This was mostly due to the fact Franki Chan declared it his mission to entice these djs and dance groups to his Check yo ponytail night. I may not like the crowd, but that club night still pays off more nights than most. And that shit is still going strong. Check the pictures from the SMD/Boys Noize night for photographic proof.



The Justice show at the Fonda was just the climax of the growing hipster dance scene. After marveling at the sheer numbers of kids, I mean, people waiting for Justice to start at Detour, I reckon we're gonna see a backlash soon. I know they played Jimmy Kimmel, which I think was weird, but really a big deal. Perhaps, my favorite Parisian duo are selling out too quickly for my tastes. I became a huge fan of them after Coachella, but with all the commericials using their songs and other articles like the one on LAist, I'm starting to get worried.

In regards to the scene, I feel like it's too much all at once. People are gonna get tired, which was evident at Check yo afterparty for Detour Fest. It was deeeeaaaad in that place! Space that shit out, let a girl get a breath in. I feel like everyone and their brother are trying to run their own club/dance night/warehouse party. And some of that stuff is gonna suck eventually. There's a ton of fake ass djs (in the words of Paris), and if they don't clear out, the scene is gonna suffer.

This ain't truth, just wanted to put my two cents in, since I've gone to a shit ton of shows in the last year.

Coachella: An electro-head's dream

If you like to dance, then this year's Coachella might be for you.

Here's a list of some artists that will get you moving.

Peaches (DE) really knows how to get nasty. Outdoor Theater, Fri 7:25-8:15. Digitalism (DE) in Sahara, Fri 6:15-7:30. I love their Klaxons remix. Can't wait! Just read about Evil Nine from the UK. That's gonna be sick in Sahara, Fri 11-12midnite. The always reliable, Felix da Housecat (Chicago) in Sahara (also on Friday, 7:30-8:30).

Sahara is where it's at on Saturday! DJ Heather (Chicago), forget Aoki, this lady knows how to tear it up. Next up, MSTRKRFT (canada). If they play "Street Justice", I'm gonna be in heaven. Damn that line at SxSw, i'll be able to see them no problem this time. Then, the Ed Banger crew are up next with Busy P & DJ Mehdi (FR) at 6:40-8:30. I would love to hear "Lucky Boy".

Also on Ed Banger records, Justice (FR) in the Sahara Tent, Sat. 8:30-9:15pm
Check out this genius video for "D.A.N.C.E."


Then, get ready to shake it to LCD Soundsystem (NYC) at 9:30 on Sat in Sahara. I'd also recommend fitting in a little bit of Gregg's set, aka as Girl Talk (Philly)in Gobi at 8:45-9:30.

And then on Sunday, it's getting crazy out there in the desert! I've been waiting since September to finally see Soulwax (Belgium). They're up in the Sahara at 4:50-5:50pm. I only wish I could go to the Modular pre-party in SF on Friday as well. Look for me at the front acting a fool.



Richie Hawtin (UK) spins the grooves after soulwax goes off. Also on Sunday, Spank Rock (Philly) closing out the Gobi tent.

Just cuz your sweatin' doesn't mean it's from the sun.