Sunday Slackin

The Slackin’ podcast welcomes St. Louis’ Deejay Biggums. Nobody embodies the spirit of this podcast more than Antonio Mann – who first entered the EDM scene 5 years ago, as a fan with great love for Electronic Music. About 2 years ago, he decided to take this love and share it with others. He has had the pleasure to play at many of the premiere party spots in St. Louis -and around the midwest. His sound is driven by a unique blend of electro bassline that are always evolving.

This week – a VERY special guest – a dynamic individual and an amazing talent – Lady Carol. Carol has quickly become a recognized force in deep house and techno, with an agressive, fun mixing style behind the decks – and increased focus on production – if this is the first you have heard – it won’t be the last you’ll from her, that’s for certain. THIS SUNDAY – October 30th – Download Lady Carol’s exclusive Sunday Slackin’ Podcast

PRODUKDo is a veteran of breakbeats residing in Louisville, Ky. He began his journey as a Dj in January of 2003. Quickly grasping the fundamentals and techniques of mixing records, he broke into the Louisville EDM scene. Holding several residencies at after hours spots and playing regionally was all a day in the life. In 2008 he moved back to N. Florida (Jacksonville). The place where he witnessed his first ever Dj influences and fell in love with the style of Breakbeats he plays today. Quickly gaining respect and friendship of his peers, he began playing regularly at different weekly events throughout Jacksonville. Returning to Louisville in early 2009, he has a whole new outlook and is all about the business. Currently playing regularly at local events and around the midwest, he is progressing towards music production, remixes, rubs, and edits. To describe a set from PRODUKDo is like an auditory journey thru the mind, mixing multiple genres with technical precision to tell the story and guide you along. So

Nicholas A.K.A. Dj Nieko About: A Chicago Native. Began Dj'ing in 2006. Nieko began his DJ career spinning funky house, eventually evolving into the electro house DJ he is today. Besides funky and electro house, Nieko has also been known to spin breaks, trance, dubstep, and DNB. Nieko is currently affiliated with the following crews: "Acomplis Productions", "Eclectic Grooves Chicago", "No Ratz", and "Lunar Dance Unit". Nieko has made appearances at many parties inside and outside of the Chicago city limits as well as outside of Illinois in places including Detroit MI, St. Louis MO, and Indiana and Wisconsin. Appearances include those at underground parties as well as bars and clubs throughout the Chicagoland area. A few of these include "Vision", "Zentra", "Weeds Pud", and "Tini Martini". Nieko is primarily known for his hard hitting electro beats mixed in a purely unique style and original productions. (Found here) For Booking please contact Lindsey Lucky on facebook @ http://facebook.com/LindseyLucky

“The last decade has seen the rise and fall of many faces in the electronic music scene. The last ten years for Jesse James, however, has been nothing but a steady rise to the top.” – Well said – because if you look back – Jesse started DJ’ing in 2000, well over a decade ago – and in 2005 started Nightsneak with his cousin James, and from there, things took off in a big way. Jesse is one of the most in-demand DJ’s in the midwest, and somehow, manages to not only play for crowds all over the place every weekend, but also find time to hit the studio – and has consistently been crafting a signature sound, exploring the darker side of quirky Techno, with smooth heavy bass lines and intricate synths.

Stodd - Blindfire Entertainment / Digital Glitch "Starting out as just a Psytrance DJ primarily, Stodd has been flooding the midwest with hard-banging original sounds from virtually all genres of EDM as of late. While showcasing his uniform ability to lay down seamlessly intricate mixes, he has also held a strong reputation for darker, psy-influenced music with groovy basslines & a stand alone signature sound. 2011 can be easily regarded as his "break-out" year, receiving invites to play @ Winter Warpdrive VI, Psychotronic 5, Interfuse, Apogaea, Underground Sound 7, Homegrown, Booty Halloween 8, & many others." "In addition to performing, Stodd also supports the entire STL scene in every way possible by supplying equipment & gear, stage set-up/break down, or even clean-up & promotions. With a passion for electronic music tough to match, he truly lives for this & seizes every opportunity to further himself through music. Stodd is rapidly becoming more & more recognized as a d

For our 15th installment of the Slackin’ Podcast – we hear from Blindfire Entertainment co-boss Undertow.

For this weeks podcast – we head to Cincinatti. Ohio – and hear from breakbeat science maestro Bitflip. Well respected throughout the region – Mark Naegel (Bit Flip) has been rockin’ the decks with a secret blend of broken beats and steady basslines. Playing a range of styles from tech funk to vocal breaks and gritty electro house, his sets grip the dancefloor with undeniable captivation. We are excited to present this episode of the Sunday Slackin’ podcast – from Bitflip – made exclusively for you – and providing yet ANOTHER soundtrack for your Sundays……

UGS7 artist Skeetz delivers uptempo - dancefloor slayers - in the 13th episode of the Sunday Slackin' Podcast.

This episode features the quickly-rising future techno stalwart - Luke (D-caf) Hansen. Luke Hansen started mixing when he was just 14 years old and began producing two years later. Until recently, he payed more attention to the DJ'ing aspect of his career, developing the character known as "D-Caf. Luke started showcasing his original music thorughout the electronic music community in recent years with tremendous positive feedback from both party-goers and peers. ENJOY!!

If you aren’t familiar – Nate Armstrong has been at it since 1998 – and not only behind the decks. Carbondale , IL – home of Southern Illinois University -is where Nate calls home, and he has been working tirelessly for years to bring fresh talent and big names to the region. Nate puts together top notch production – and great talent, and brings exciting and fun events to his city – and works in conjunction with Catalytic Souls and 50 foot Robots. We are excited to bring you an exclusive mix from Nate – for the Slackin’ Podcast – and make sure you are ready before you tune in. If there is one thing we know – its that you never know what Nate might drop in the mix. Running a regular night at Tres Hombres in Carbondale since 2008 - check out his website at djnastynate.com - or read more on djgfg.com

For the 10th Slackin’ podcast – we get hyper local to where I live, Louisville Ky, and bring you Jason Shelton – of the Derby City Bad Kids .

Blindfire co-boss Tommy Gunns is our guest this week. Known throughout the midwest for his love of breakbeat science and big beat bangers, this exclusive Slackin' mix takes us down a different path. Check out more on Tommy at http://djgfg.com/blog/slackin-9-tommy-gunns

Deep and how you need it, Sunday morning style - Foundation boss Kevin "Ready" Wilson

Episode 7 promises to be hi-jinx -> It’s Andy B. Just like the story goes : “More than a decade of party rocking nationwide has turned this master of antics into an underground favorite Andy B is one of the driving forces behind Catalytic Souls (www.catalyticsouls.com), where you can peep all the artists and info for this summers “Underground Sound 7 – The Freaky Tiki”. The UGS series is LEGENDARY in the midwest, always a summer beacon that brings together the best people in the midwest United States, in a serious, well-put-on 4 day outdoor festival amongst the wilderness. Always intense, and well received. I can tell you that as long as I have been into dance music, and HOUSE (in general) , Andy B has been around, rocking parties and acting redic. I wanted to start off the St. Louis/midwest Slackin’ run with the guy who may be the midwests “godfather” of getdown. Surprises? I’m sure. Antics? Guarante

A true breakbeat junkie – Sean Collins has been rocking the party for a LONG time , all over the midwest and beyond. Part of the now infamous Disco Aliens, Plexxx brings heavy hitting bass and crisp hi hats than you can barely handle! Check it out !