www.bleudope.tumblr.comDamon Campbell Interviews Zella DayKarmaloopTV2015-10-10 | Zella Day Interview | I sat down for an interview with Zella Day before her show at District Square in Kalamazoo!
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comDamon Campbell Interviews Bebe Rexha on Warped TourKarmaloopTV2015-07-27 | Bebe Rexha Interview | I sat down for an interview with Bebe Rexha on her tour bus immediately following her set at the Detroit stop of the Vans Warped Tour 2015. No stranger to rock from a literal standpoint, having bypassed lemonade in favor of opening a rock stand with her next-door neighbor as a youngster ("We would sell the rocks for $1, and we actually made a lot of money"), not to mention playing in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the encouragement of her father, who then considered anything outside of classical as being the Devil's music, the multi-faceted musician appears to be settling in quite well to her surroundings on the legendary and traditionally punk festival excursion.
During our candid conversation, the New York native of Albanian decent, whom it should be noted can essentially write hits in her sleep – whether for her own projects or the likes of Eminem, David Guetta, Pitbull, Selena Gomez, and Tinashe to name a few – reflects on her humble beginnings of recording in a booth that used a filthy, pee-stained mattress for drowning out sound ("I'd try not to breathe through my nose!") and literally sleeping with her keyboard at night growing up ("It was a full-sized bed so it wasn't that bad"), before opening up about the daily struggle to tame her inner beasts upon learning that the monsters aren't lurking under her bed, as she was once led to think.
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comDamon Campbell Interviews HalseyKarmaloopTV2015-06-27 | Halsey Interview | I sat down with Halsey following her enchanting performance at Allstate Arena in Chicago during the "Smoke and Mirrors" tour with Imagine Dragons ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated debut album 'Badlands,' due out in August. No stranger herself when it comes to being away from home having lived out of hotel rooms for extended periods of time (hence her 'Room 93' EP), the singer-songwriter from New Jersey, whose new video for "Ghost" takes place in Tokyo, recalls an exchange student from Japan who once stayed with her, and opens up about her slightly ironic although certainly refreshing lack of reservations in terms of embracing sexuality – be it feminine, masculine or androgynous ("With LGBT having such a heavy presence in the culture right now, which I'm ecstatic about, I guess I see myself as a bit of a vehicle because I would've liked to see someone doing that as a kid when I was trying to figure out who the hell I was").
QUESTION 1: Now you just put out your new video for "Ghost," which we had mentioned – also spoke on it taking place in Tokyo. And interestingly enough I understand you actually used to have like an exchange student from Japan living with you for a while? (0:40)
QUESTION 2: And you're certainly no stranger yourself when it comes to being away from home. Of course you're booked on tour right now, but even just in general anyone who follows you closely knows you've spent quite a bit of time living out of hotel rooms. Don't seem to have too many reservations though when it comes to like making out in videos or even like kissing fans in meet and greets and what not, which I find a little surprising but only because did your dad really throw like a chair at you or something when he first found about you making out back in the day? (1:27)
QUESTION 3: And I understand androgyny, and feminism I suppose too are really big concepts for you in a lot of your work? Either attempting to cross barriers or perhaps even break them down? (2:44)
QUESTION 4: Did you happen to see Ariana's note that she posted recently about like the double-standards between men and women in a sexual context? (4:00)
QUESTION 5: And it'd certainly be refreshing to see things change. Speaking of which, is it true that you accidentally walked in on Zack from All Time Low after a shower back in the day? (4:49)
QUESTION 6: Switching topics a bit though, I imagine it must be pretty draining to be looked at by so many people as this role model, although I understand you're okay with it as long as people are focusing more on your intentions as opposed to necessarily your actions. But how easy is it, or perhaps not for that matter, do you think to misconstrue the two? (5:48)
QUESTION 7: And I do find it quite admirable that you've made yourself kind of as open and available as possible over the years to fans who are maybe considering cutting or resorting to other forms self-harm, and really maybe just need someone to vent to? (7:02)
QUESTION 8: And for you growing up, I understand Panic at the Disco for example was really helpful in that regard for you? (8:12)
QUESTION 9: It's important for you to avoid playing the victim in your music, though? Like any particular reason? (8:59)
QUESTION 10: And not to make light of any of this, but speaking of feeling blue, I understand — you know of course we see your awesome hair right there — but I understand you consider blue to be like your tour color, creative color, and even cut vocals in blue light. However it seems as though blue jeans don't really work out too well for you onstage? (9:59)
... Wasn't there like a time in San Diego I believe specifically though that they like... I don't know... you didn't feel creative in them? (11:04)
QUESTION 11: Speaking of jeans/genes though, is it true that your ancestors actually used to own The Colosseum? (11:46)
... Like how far back we talking? (12:25)
QUESTION 12: Is there anything else you'd like people to know about Halsey? (12:41)
QUESTION 13: Any final thoughts at all before we say goodbye? (12:55)
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comDamon Campbell Interviews Tori KellyKarmaloopTV2015-06-26 | Tori Kelly Interview | Hakuna matata. I sat down with Tori Kelly moments before her Akira in-store meet and greet at Block 37 Mall in Chicago to trace the many plausible origins of her signature 'Unbreakable Smile,' which also happens to be the title of her spectacular debut album, available now. Following down a carefully orchestrated trail of breadcrumbs, the bright-spirited California native opens up about her portion of childhood that was spent living in a trailer park called Happy Camp ("It was a little section of my life where we were waiting it out, trying to figure out things"), performing "Satisfied" by gospel artist Crystal Lewis time and time again during some of her earliest singing competitions as a youngster ("I had to be like six years old, dang, you're taking me way back"), and the uplifting sounds of her father's former band 24 Elders ("The guitar player in that band – fun fact – was the first person who taught me like my first three chords on guitar"). Happy is as happy does.
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SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comDamon Campbell Interviews Wolf AliceKarmaloopTV2015-03-19 | Wolf Alice Interview |
I sat down with Wolf Alice – comprised of frontwoman Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis, and drummer Joel Amey – during their North American tour stop at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan to get the scoop on their backstory, as they prepare to release their debut album "My Love is Cool" on June 22.
Named after the Angela Carter short story, it turns out the UK band's members have even deeper of an appreciation for literature than one may initially expect. After Joff details a notable celebrity encounter of his at Reading Festival, Ellie recalls dressing up as Shakespeare once upon a time. So I guess it shouldn't come as much of a surprise when she defends Theo's former involvement with a poetry club. "That's not lame," she insists, sensing a slight embarrassment on his part.
We also discuss the irony of Ellie (the band's only female) previously attending an all-girls school, as well as the gang getting kicked off stage at the Barn on the Farm festival despite Joff's past as a farmer, and a whole bunch more. "This is how you do interviews," asserts Joel, before offering a round of applause for the land of the free and home of the brave. "Alright, America!" Joff cheers.
Captured by Aaron Klisman and Sean Calvano Edited by Josh Sikkema
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Music in matrimony. Currently traveling the U.S. in support of their debut album "Our Own House," I sat down with MTV's Artist to Watch, MisterWives prior to their show at Saint Andrew's in Detroit for what lead singer Mandy Lee surprisingly called their "best interview" to date. Having recently celebrated their two-year anniversary together, it's a wonder how drummer Etienne Bowler hasn't already forgotten his band vows ("Did you memorize this whole interview? I can barely remember like three words."), but then again he did manage to recall a story his dad shared with him about his former band jokingly snatching Blondie's wig off her head at a mutual gig before. Speaking of pranks, bassist Will Hehir breaks down a time he woke up hungover, covered in Saran wrap after ringing in the New Year (so much for through sickness and in health!), while guitarist Marc Campbell stresses the importance of communication.
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Life's a beach. From frolicking along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan to causing more than a few ripples with his single "10,000 Emerald Pools," BØRNS is doing perhaps what he does best: making waves. Currently traveling by land however as part of MisterWives' "Our Own House" tour, I caught up with the Grand Haven native during what could be considered a homecoming of sorts at Saint Andrew's in Detroit to find out how his roots in The Mitten gave him the upper hand for life in a treetop abode, why you won't hear him mentioning his former band name at any restaurants, and what in the world he was doing in Elton John's apartment (hint: he too is trained on piano, but didn't need to know how to work any keys for this one). With major cosigns from Taylor Swift and One Republic and an Interscope recording contract, if you're 'wading' for BØRNS' buoyant career to take a dip, I wouldn't hold your breath.
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Following my interview with Elliphant at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, Laura Bettinson (perhaps better known by her stagename FEMME) and I leaped over fellow tourmate Charli XCX's sprawled-out suitcase in the tightly-squeezed backstage hallway and proceeded to take a trip down memory lane. "This is some old-school family history shit!" declared the British bombshell, as we discussed her performing Aretha Franklin's "Respect" at a local talent competition when she was a teenager ("that's the first time my parents realized that I could sing"), previously working at a vintage shop ("I basically have never had such a good wardrobe"), her former band ("if the guys are watching this back home they're gonna be pissing their f*cking pants"), and a whole lot more!
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Nearly four years ago, I had been granted an opportunity to interview Yelawolf, which at the time would have been only my seventh one ever. Unfortunately, right after meeting him and shaking his hand, I was asked by his manager to wait outside the venue until he finished a different one first, and also to narrow down my list of questions from a page-and-a-half's worth to the best five of my choice. Over an hour had gone by before I was able to regain the attention of his security guard who escorted me out, and by that point it was too late: Yelawolf had already left to go get food and prepare for the show, I was told, and his manager had forgotten about the interview.
All was certainly not lost however, because not only did I get to witness Eminem join Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse onstage for a surprise debut performance of "2.0 Boys" first-hand later that night, I was also able to capture footage of the occasion – which was later featured on seemingly every hip-hop site known to mankind, so I still felt as if I was making at least some sort of a contribution. Not only that, but after rediscovering my set of potential questions quite some time down the road and reading them back to my own dismay, suddenly it became obvious to me that the mishap had been a blessing in disguise all along.
In fact, after several attempts at redemption, I finally had the chance to sit down with Catfish Billy (whose nickname, as you'll come to find out, may or may not have even more significance than many of us had previously realized) a little while back during his "Slumerican" tour stop at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit – the inspiration for '8 Mile's battle scenes, as well as the building where his mentor Eminem, at the time still just an aspiring rapper, used to hone his skills by competing downstairs in the basement, dubbed The Shelter.
Currently putting the finishing touches on his second album 'Love Story,' due April 21, the Shady Records MC opened up about a full-circle experience of his own: handing one of Marshall's demo tapes to the man himself an entire decade after finding it on the floor of a record executive's office. While Em was of course eventually picked up by Dr. Dre, Yelawolf and I discussed his principal Dr. Kersey coming across 'his' first rap, a former part-time gig selling Pepto-Bismol long before he was ever "Mixin' Up the Medicine" with Juelz Santana, and a whole lot more. "There's nothing else to know about me – at all," he joked afterwards.
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"I see myself as a victim of a society that wanted me to become something that I wasn't, instead of embracing my personality." I suppose it could be said that this is Elliphant – and many others across the globe, for that matter – in a nutshell, but even then we'd only be barely scratching the surface. I caught up with the Swedish singer, who stars in Apple's new iPad campaign, prior to her sold-out show with Charli XCX and FEMME at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for my first interview on KarmaloopTV's behalf.
During our candid conversation, we discussed the former breakfast pioneer's line from her single "Down on Life" about spider eggs growing out of her ears, which it turns out was inspired by a recurring nightmare she was having ("I think it's the bullsh*t, that's what it represents – so much f***ing bullsh*t everywhere"), becoming an evolutionist ("Whatever you do in your life, you have a mission, and it's up to everybody else to have the intelligence to understand that, and that's how you can help another person"), her idea to eliminate the usage of tombstones worldwide ("If you think your grandpa is this tree, maybe in the future you wouldn't just pass it by"), and much more.
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SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comLogic Talks Hip-Hop On The Ledge Of An NYC Skyscraper!KarmaloopTV2014-11-07 | Logic gets high (on a skyscraper) with Ya Boy Gitoo as he talks about inspiration for his latest album Under Pressure, and what it's like to make it in the world of hip hop. Logic even get's a little crazy in his hotel room while celebrating the album's great reviews...... Burritos anyone? Get inspired by this artists epic talent and his entrepreneurial spirit.
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comThat Life w/ Carissa Rossi Ep. 27: Janine & the Mixtape in SohoKarmaloopTV2014-10-07 | Carissa Rossi links with Janine & the Mixtape in Soho to discuss labels, the success of her single "Hold Me" which was featured on Love & Hip Hop, AND More! Watch now and see the two romping the streets in NYC.
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comTrillectro Festival DC 2104 - Big Sean, Travis Scott, Migos, Sza, Baauer!KarmaloopTV2014-09-11 | The KarmaloopTV team invaded Washington DC for the Trillectro Music Fest August 24th ! This 2nd annual concert series featured the likes of Big Sean, Travis Scott, Migos, Sza, Baauer even premiering some new talent like Goldlink & Rome Fortune!
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SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comElektro Freshman Class 2014: Louisahhh!!!KarmaloopTV2014-06-17 | Growing up rave, a miracle in Paris, and why bangers are over. @LOUISAHHHh has all the answers and a nice smile to match. Presented with @Elektro
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The video is a collaboration between @LILINTERNET and Nassacre, with dancer Francis Masa and is currently in rotation on MTV Clubland.
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Follow: @Pictureplane @KarmaloopTV2014 Elektro Freshman Class: OliverKarmaloopTV2014-05-07 | Oliver' comprised of Oliver "Oligee" Goldstein and Vaughn "U-Tern" Oliver are able to channel their love for classic R&B, hip-hop, disco, and funk to create the future of electronic dance music. The 'Mechanical' EP, their Fool's Gold debut, with iconic tracks like 'MYB' and 'Night Is On My Mind,' and features from non other than A-Trak himself. Keep your eyes and ears peeled because there will be plenty for from Oliver in the near future.
Join the first ladies of the Mob as they get active for a night through a side of New York City that many people never get to see. Laced in all of the newest Spring 2014 looks from Married To The Mob, click play and see the real definition of the turn up.
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SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comThe Chainsmokers: Elektro Freshmen Class 2014 Official InterviewKarmaloopTV2014-05-02 | The Elektro Freshmen Class of 2014 predicts who the next rulers of #EDM are, and The Chainsmokers have joined the ranks! See what life is like at the top in this exclusive interview.
Stay tuned for mixes, interviews and more from the Elektro Freshmen Class coming soon!
FOLLOW: @TheChainsmokers @KarmaloopTV @ElektroSean C & LV - On Producing vs. Making a Beat | The Butchers Block TV Ep. 20KarmaloopTV2014-05-02 | The Butcher's Block is back with episode 20 featuring the legendary production team Sean C & LV. Tune is as they discuss their newest project "Loud Dreams", the difference between making "beats" & "producing" and earning the trust of veteran artists.
FOLLOW: @KarmaloopTV @FrankTheButcher @seancandlvIntroducing the 2014 Elektro Freshmen Class!KarmaloopTV2014-04-29 | Featuring DVBBS, Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, LOUDPVCK, Cash Cash, Lousiahhh!!!, David Heartbreak, Alex Young, Oliver, Project 46, Henry Fong, What So Not, Tchami, and Yellow Claw!
Stay tuned for Exclusive Mixes, Interviews and more coming soon!
FOLLOW: @KarmaloopTV @ElektroJillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci (ft. Sanjin) - Fresh (Official Video)KarmaloopTV2014-04-23 | Major Lazer member Jillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci's track "Fresh" is quickly becoming an anthem with support from Skrillex and Dillon Francis. But the most determined support is likely from the dancers who twerked (and BACKFLIPPED) in the SNOW for the video. Check out the Music Video for the most turnt-in-a-blizzard video of the year.
Directed By Shomi Patwary Director of Photography: Thuan Tran + Sebastian Jiminez Art Direction + Post: Thai Tran Editor: Shomi Patwary Producer: Chad Ghiron Choreography: Mela Murder Associate Producer: Al Haney, Feeks Chowdhury Executive Producer: Karmaloop Media
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----------------------------------------#SNOWTWERKING: Jillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci - Fresh (ft. Sanjin) | BEHIND THE SCENESKarmaloopTV2014-04-17 | Major Lazer member Jillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci's track "Fresh" is quickly becoming an anthem with support from Skrillex and Dillon Francis. But the most determined support is likely from the dancers who twerked (and BACKFLIPPED) in the SNOW for the video. Check out the behind the scenes here with KarmaloopTV director Shomi Patwary for the most turnt-in-a-blizzard video of the year.
SHOP KARMALOOP.COM! Get 20% off + Free Shipping at Karmaloop.com! Use code: KTV20 (Some restrictions may apply) http://www.karmaloop.comMiami Music Week - Anthems, Plug-Ins, R.I.P. & Hot Sauce | ELEKTRO #MMW RecapKarmaloopTV2014-04-11 | Find out Martin Garrix, DJ Chuckie, Hardwell, DVBBS, LOUDPVCK, Flux Pavilion, John Dahlback, Don Diablo, Oliver, Crystal Method and more's top anthem of Miami this year, their #1 plug-in, what they would like to see R.I.P. and of course their favorite hot sauce! Captured at the Redbull Guest House in Miami by KarmaloopTV for Elektro!
MUSIC: By Alex Beroza ft. Snowflake & Spinningmerkaba -The New Music, Strike the Root, Straight to the Light, & Hot Core (Creative Commons)Worth - Brooklyn Made Custom Motorcycles | BUILT TO WORKKarmaloopTV2014-04-10 | Dickies x Karmaloop connect with urban motorcycle builder Tim Harney at his workshop in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Tim builds custom bikes and works with inner city youth to transfer tangible creative & mechanical skills as part of our Built To Work series.
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----------------------------------------Deniro Farrar - Paranoid Freak Out from Weed | COOL STORY BRO | Ep. 1KarmaloopTV2014-04-03 | Ever been too stoned and freaked out? Check out Deniro's Too Stone story on This Episode of Cool Story Bro
Check Out our Deniros New Project "Rebirth" on his site now http://denirofarrar.comStaple - Spring 2014 Video LookbookKarmaloopTV2014-03-26 | With help from the guys at Brickhouse Projects, Staple joined forces with Karmaloop to produce this exclusive look of the Staple Spring 14 collection. The video lookbook was shot in the birthplace of the Staple brand, the Lower East Side of NYC, in front of some iconic storefronts.
Song: Blood Orange "Clipped On" End Card Music: @xXlllWill ----------------------------------------
Production Company: Brickhouse Projects Director: Bryan Schlam Director of Photography: Ben Carey Producer: Billy Linker Associate Producer: Izzy Cohan Key Grip: Mitch Espinoza Color: Samuel Gursky @ Irving Harvey
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----------------------------------------Vince Staples - How to manage your side chick @SXSW | YA BOY GITOOKarmaloopTV2014-03-25 | Vince Staples explains how to manage your side chick and also how he used to "do business" with Karmaloop.com. Your Boy Gitoo hosts this final installation of our SXSW 2014 series
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----------------------------------------SXSW - Thots Vs Nat Nats w/ Migos & Soulja Boy | WE POPPINKarmaloopTV2014-03-24 | Our Funny Man Gitoo is back with another SXSW "We Poppin" Takeover! This time its the Celebrity Edition! KarmaloopTV stormed the Austin,Texas streets as Gitoo gave out Prizes from Karmaloop.com to some lucky contestants and found out where the thots were with Soulja Boy, Migos + More
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----------------------------------------Peligrosa SXSW - Orións Austin and Speed, Andrews, Joy | OTHER SIDE OF SOUTHBYKarmaloopTV2014-03-21 | DJ Orión talks about founding Peligrosa, how Austin is the perfect birthplace, keeping it underground and moving culture forward. Weekend Recap of the Karmaloop x Do Androids Dance x Peligrosa party at SXSW 2014!
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----------------------------------------SXSW - 3 Artists We Would Sacrifice To Get Aaliyah Back | WE POPPIN (WITH GITOO) | Episode 5KarmaloopTV2014-03-21 | Your boy Gitoo disturbs the peace at SXSW in Austin, Texas, asking hilarious questions of strangers in exchange for gifts from Karmaloop.com!
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----------------------------------------SXSW 2014 - Ten parties in two minutes! | OTHERSIDE OF SOUTHBY PART 1KarmaloopTV2014-03-19 | Karmaloop blew through a record number of parties in 2014. Here we've got the whole experience condensed into two minutes. Part one of this series features: Soulja Boy, Migos, Ken Rebel, Lupe Fiasco, Chad Hugo, 100s, Ashton Matthews, A-Trak, Lex Luger, Travis Scott, Que & Young Thug. Hang with us as we give away prizes and rock with the best of them at; The 40 0z House Party, Nice Kicks x Staple Pool Party, Complex Day Party, House of Vans, Fools Gold Showcase. Check for part 2 & 3 for full interviews.
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----------------------------------------Peligrosa SXSW - One Weird Trick with Dave Nada, Dirty South Joe, Jubilee and Star Eyes | DAY 3KarmaloopTV2014-03-14 | Dave Nada's plane tricks, Dirty South Joe's Philly Club tips, Jubilee on Trick Daddy's biography and Star Eyes does a split. Day 3 of the Karmaloop x Do Androids Dance x Peligrosa party at SXSW 2014!
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----------------------------------------Peligrosa SXSW - One weird trick for conquering SXSW from choice DJs | DAY 2KarmaloopTV2014-03-13 | Dirt Monkey, DJ Shiftee, Freshmoon, Erick Rincon & Toy Selektah offer their weird tricks for conquering SXSW. This is day 2 of the Karmaloop x Do Androids Dance x Peligrosa party at SXSW 2014!
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----------------------------------------DJs Carnage & 3LAU - Do bitches love cake or pizza? | KARMALOOPTVKarmaloopTV2014-03-13 | DJ Carnage & DJ 3LAU sit down with KarmaloopTV on their recent tour stop in Boston as part of the 'Night Riot Experience'. Both artists are rising stars in the Electronic Music world and have recently been named part of Elektro Mag's annual freshman class. On this night they discuss how they each broke into the industry, who their ultimate collab partnership would be and also, which is better; Pizza or Chipotle? Carnage & 3LAU can regularly be caught performing at major music festivals including Ultra, SXSW, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, and more...