Moody Fuse

Dirtybird Campout Compilation 2021

House Stepper

Claude VonStroke & Harry Romero - House Stepper

YO! I made this little monster with homie Kevin Knapp for my fave label's 10th birthday! Here's what Claude Vonstroke has to say about the release:

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate DIRTYBIRD's 10 year anniversary than by releasing 14 great tracks that I fully support. There’s no fluff in here. Everyone from our amazing talent pool has delivered their A game material. And l have also added a few great new names to the family. 

It’s hard to believe that this little project started in my bedroom in the Lower Haight, San Francisco 10 years ago. I can distinctly remember hand stamping vinyl promos at home with my friend Fernando and trying to figure out the best way to mail them to Europe. I remember the very first guy to ever call me back about our music was Edgar Dirksen in Frankfurt, Germany, who was working at a now defunct distributor called Neuton. This was the only place that would agree to sell our records back in 2005 and I still thank him for taking the chance on us. 

There have been many many people involved since the beginning. Special thanks to all who have helped me run the shop at different times such as my wife Aundy, Mike Bosley, Christian Martin, Adam Carter, Sharen Norden, Bryan James, Luke Williams, Jonathan McDonald, Alastair Duncan and Stacey Gamble. Of course I couldn’t have done it without my good friend and the amazing music producer, Justin Martin, who helped shape our sound and also really define what it means to be part of DIRTYBIRD. 

A lot has happened in the music industry over the last 10 years but I like to think we have stayed consistent and managed to enjoy the ride. The players may change but the theme stays the same; keep it fun and funky. So please enjoy this very special compilation of our music and here’s to another 10 years of DIRTYBIRD!

Much Love,
Claude VonStroke"


Sacha Robotti & Kevin Knapp :: "THUMP BUMPER" - Dirtybird

Cosmic Universe

Findike - Hokus Pocus (Original Mix)

Painting / Photo: Katharina Sophia Ludewig https://www.borderlinecuts.com/

Berlin Kreuzberg House XXXII - Backwards Head Mix

It's not a surprise that the two would gel, both thanks to their happy-go-lucky ​personalities and their thunderous, bass beat sounds. After working in the studio together, what's arrived is a two-track EP titled 'Ol' Dirty Hearts', an ode not only to each of their label homes (Desert Hearts and Dirtybird), but also to the rare sample from rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard on the title track.

Free download of the full 'Ol' Dirty Hearts' EP: http://bit.ly/dirtyheartswav

Premiere: Mikey Lion & Sacha Robotti 'Ol' Dirty Hearts'

We Work It (Remixes)

We Work It (GAWP Remix)

Freaks & Beaks

Claude VonStroke - Freaks Don't Fail Me Now

For 15 years I’ve been releasing two track EPs with a crazy A-side and a much deeper or weirder B-side. Showing a range of sound has always been very important to me. My studio assistant and friend, Wyatt Marshall collaborated with me on the B-side and also gets credit for turning me on to modular synthesis which is used considerably on both tracks. 

-Claude

Claude VonStroke - Youngblood (Feat. Wyatt Marshall) [DIRTYBIRD]

What's Up Desert Hearts Family,

This week we've got a special release from our good friends Sammy Legs and Britton. 

The EP includes Weak in The Knees and Weebles. Both tracks are infused with psychedelia, keep things nice and trippy over crisp percussion and direct grooves.

House, Techno, Love... We Are All Desert Hearts.

Buy / Stream

Sammy Legs, Britton - Weak In The Knees Ft. TCHiLT

Midnight Swim

How Many Times

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Steve Darko & Claude VonStroke - How Many Times [DIRTYBIRD]

Claude VonStroke spent over 20 years shaping underground dance music and building a community. After selling the Dirtybird brand and taking a 2 year hiatus, he’s back with a new mindset - playing only where he wants, for those who love the originality of his unique style.

His new "Life of Leisure" rebrand is not a status flex; it’s a vacation on the dance-floor.The ravers are the heroes; Claude is just the guide. Leave your villains at the door—fear, anxiety, and stress have no place in
VonStroke’s vibe. Only music, movement, and energy matter. Every show is intentional, every moment sacred.

Claude VonStroke is finally doing more of what he loves and dumping all that stuff that sucks. Shedding his stressed-out, overachiever role for a more reflective and grateful approach. "Life of Leisure" is a victory lap, but we all know it’s not so easy to forget reality. Join him, even if it’s just for a few hours in the club on a Saturday night.

Moody Fuse

Claude VonStroke

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