DB-114 // Aaron Snapes - Introducing Aaron Snapes

Available on Beatport: http://j.mp/1pEwoqM
Available on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/AaronSnapes

Aaron Snapes – a veritable UK tech funk dynamo – has been simmering on Claude VonStroke’s radar since he jumped out of the crowd at Stealth Club in Nottingham about 4 years ago with his flash drive full of demos. They have stayed in touch ever since with Claude recognizing the skill and providing small notes and advice along the way.  It wasn't until last year that he really caught the full attention of the entire dirtybird collective with his massive re-fix of Mr Oizo’s iconic “Flat Eric,” not to mention some extremely strong appearances on the bubbling Perfect Driver imprint. 

Here we find him making his dirtybird debut with two spotless additions to his party portfolio. The bubble-jack slap-attack “Panther” ignites with a series of soft subs before dropping into a loopy, choppy robovox hook and a strutting drum dynamic that chugs with raw sonic muscle. While most panthers purr and prowl, this one clouts and howls with rich low-end elements and absurdly chunky beats. Dig deeper for the rush-rinsed tech funk jam “Space Bass”. Wherein a bulbous flurry of basses lick and tickle beneath a series of teasing techy risers before dropping into an icy sea of breezy chords. Complete with a sub-narrative of mischievous loop trickery, every element of the groove is laden with intricate detail. 

Two pristine produced tracks, one incredibly hot talent to keep strict tabs on: Aaron Snapes’ reputation is developing with every single release… And this is his biggest to date.  

DB-114 // Aaron Snapes - Panther [Preview]

Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares

Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares (EXTENDED MIX)

1111 - Better Days

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Better Days

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

This time last year we had announced the first ever Lost Records Remix competition which gave producers a chance to remix Leftwing & Kody's track "I Wanna Be" feat the vocal talents of Robert Owens. There could be only one competition winner but there were some submissions that also stood out for us. This is one of those tracks produced by New York native Greco. We hope you enjoy this remix and as a thank you for all your support recently we have made this a free download. 

You can check out Greco (and we really think you should) at the following locations

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/grecoshouse
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/houseofgreco
Twitter - https://twitter.com/houseofgreco


Leftwing & Kody - I Wanna Be Ft. Robert Owens (Greco Remix) *FREE DOWNLOAD*

Out Now: https://www.beatport.com/track/95-word-up-original-mix/7979042

Marcellus Wallace & Dub Healy - 95 Word Up

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Ghostea - WHO

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'

Love Defined.

Buy it here: https://www.junodownload.com/products/friend-within-presents-love-defined/3672426-02/

Available on Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/one-hundred/2306227

We just turned One Hundred! For the drivers who’ve been exploring music with us since the beginning and to those just getting started, en route to perfection, we thank you from the bottom of our trunks. 

Hustling in Los Angeles: The road here was interesting as we reflect on the imprint being conceived a whopping ‘One Hundred’ releases ago in 2012. It was a simple way for Matthew Anthony to put out his own version of house music. Being the chief operator behind the scenes, the project consumed him becoming a devoted passion, slowly building one release at a time at an average rate of one every third week. A similar schedule to bigger brands with larger teams, the work was done in his free time, apart from touring and working various projects and/or full-time roles. Here we are all these years (and songs) later, Perfect Driver is going stronger than ever.

The label would be nothing of coarse, without the talented artists contributing their music and the dedicated fans showing up to our events. Whether it’s California or Florida, Michigan or Hawaii, London or San Francisco, our friends and supporters have graciously enabled and promoted the Perfect Driver sound on the best dance floors and radio shows world-wide. We feel that so many of our artists “should” be on this compilation and narrowing it down to these few was no easy task, but we asked around online and at shows, then coupled fan favorites with the most downloaded songs and we came up with this, PDM100.

"Massive thanks to BOT, Sage Armstrong, Mark Starr, Lenny Kiser, Treasure Fingers, Rrotik, GAWP, Craig Williams, E.R.N.E.S.T.O., and Arango for making this monumental release happen. It's hard for me to find a way to thank everyone else involved for making Perfect Driver what it's become over the years. I think the best idea is to keep doing what we do.” - Matthew Anthony

GAWP - Candy And Cleavers (Original Mix) - OUT NOW

What's Up Desert Hearts Family,

We are super excited to welcome one of our favorite Canadians, Nathan Barato, to the label with his Music In The Sky EP.

Nathan is one of those dudes that's just hard not to get along with. When we had him out to play our festival in 2018, it was bromance in the making for sure.

The release includes two amazing tunes — 'Music' and 'Hands To The Sky' — featuring those quirky sampling and synth line chops that Nathan is known for.

These tracks have destroyed every dance floor, both real and virtual, that we've played them at. Big love to our boy for cooking up these smashers. 

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

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Nathan Barato -  Hands To The Sky

You know Dirtybird for dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance floor since January 2005.

The fun family vibe of the Dirtybird label can be traced back to a free event started in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This new kind of house music went against the smooth vocal house that was popular at the time and derived its influences mostly from hip-hop, drum n bass, and American funk. The free outdoor BBQ party was very rough around the edges but eventually became legendary amongst the people of San Francisco. This event was also a very influential factor in the decision by Claude VonStroke to start the record label in 2005.

Today, Dirtybird has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has expanded into events and tour production. As it grows, the brand continues to expand beyond music into merchandise, licensing and artist management. In 2015, Dirtybird launched the inaugural Dirtybird Campout festival, which has been dubbed “Summer Camp For Adults”, and Dirtybird has been recognized from their achievements by being awarded "Underground Label of the Year" at the International Dance Music Awards, “Label of the Decade” by Mixmag, “Best North American Label” by DJ Mag, and Billboard’s "Top 5 Independent Dance Labels".

DB-114 // Aaron Snapes - Panther [Preview]

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