Engulfed by the beat

When it gets to the stage where your life has become engulfed by music then you know your rolling high. Things have, without question, started to kick of here (OZ) for summer. The weather (global warming permitted) is sorting it's shit out, people are buzzing and music festivals, club nights, bars and pubs are firing. These may be just some of the reasons for our lack of recent posts or could it just be that our hangovers are to unbearable to even go near the keys?

If I was to write a post now regarding every amazing gig I've seen in the last 4 weeks I'd be here for ever, no shit I would! But what I can do is break it down, give a top 5.

Starting with the French genius Joakim, when I say the word genius I really mean genius. The French producer's label TIGERSUSHI has a pretty impressive line up in itself even without Joakim. I had the pleasure of seeing him play at a recent beach party @ the OBH along side LA riots (who don't really deserve a mention).  This gig has to be in my TOP 5 gigs of the summer (so far anyway).
Joakim's devesirty, and his ability to make amazing music then play a set that sounds nothing like his own productions is a fucking cool quality. The set i saw him play was so Italio Disco driven but yet so up beat it had everyone going crazy!!
So here's a few of the man's beats, he also in another project with a live band labelled JOAKIM & THE DISCO. Please do be keeping your eyes out.

My Territory-(Joakim Vocal remix)
Air - Surfing on a rocket (joakim remix) 

I choose this track because I love how the drums kick in after the sampled guitar, fuck yes!

I haven't really done a follow up post to Parklife and although it was well over 4 weeks ago cannot help but put a tune up from these guy's. if your in Sydney tomorrow go and catch them at Homebake....(drum fill)

It's the Bag Raiders, yes yes! It was great to see these 2 guys get up on stage and do there live show, just a mac, guitar & midi controllers so sweet. There just cheeky dudes having heaps of fun. oh yeah and of course there signed to bang gang 12 inches

Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

Being engulfed doesn't necessarily mean there on the spot it can also mean repeat. Although this guy is from Australia he seems to be running riot (pardon the pun) in Europe. BENI a member of Riot in Belgium is making ripping music! I cant get this music out of my head.  Fingers crossed he's heading over this way soon.

Sneaky Sound System - Kansas City (BENI REMIX)

Digitalism - Pogo (BenisReEditReWorkReMix)

Beni-My love see's you

Bonus track
Beni - My love See's you (In Flagranti remix)