11.5.11: SOUNDSLIKE...Elon

[j_love01]

November 5th, 2011

SOUNDSLIKE...

Elon
ReSolute / Dumb Unit / Clink / Made to Play / Bedrock / Infant

http://www.djelon.com/

http://www.resolutelabel.com/

http://www.soundcloud.com/elon

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Elon

http://www.myspace.com/elonny

http://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/artist/detail/13232/elon

DJ, producer and nightlife visionary, Elon has played several influential roles in shaping New York’s vibrant underground music scene. Elon’s distinctive style glides between house and techno, from dark and emotive territory to the more rhythmic and uplifting character of electronic music. His sharp ear for detail is reflected in his fluid sets and immaculate productions – a skill honed from his rich instrumental background and longtime work as a sound engineer.

Since his first release in 2006 on Made to Play, Elon has produced several successful EPs and remixes on Clink Recordings and Dumb-Unit, as well as for various international imprints such as Apparel Music, Auralism, Bedrock, Rrygular, Metroline, Infant and RetroMetro. A perfectionist in the studio as well as in his sets, Elon constantly seeks to showcase sophistication and detail in his style and sound. Releases like ‘Bummalo’, ‘Movin’ In’, ‘Fxck Cuba’ and tracks such as ‘Clap Back’ and ‘Green Ghost’ have received critical acclaim from notable producers across the globe.

In 2011, Elon launched his own imprint, ReSolute Label. The project stemmed from his residency at ReSolute, New York’s innovative dance music phenomenon, and is now on its second EP ‘Bummalo’ featuring Maceo Plex. Currently, Elon is frequently performing at venues across the globe, as well as working on his debut album to be released on his imprint. EPs on Dumb-Unit, Get Physical and Apparel Music are scheduled to be launched in 2011.

DragonLazer
SOUNDSLIKE

18+ with Valid ID
9PM – 2AM
+ Daylight Savings Time (Extra hour to party!)

Elm St Bar
2812 Elm St
Dallas, TX

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[j_love01]

Re: 11.5.11: SOUNDSLIKE...Elon

Click Here for Elon's Autobrentt 11 Podcast



Elon is no stranger to New York’s contemporary techno scene. As an influential DJ, producer and nightlife visionary, Israeli-born Elon first made his mark in NYC as part of the EJC collective and resident DJ for the cutting edge Resolute crew. As a skilled producer Elon has amassed an impressive discography of original productions, charted EPs and remixes on notable labels such as Clink, Dumb-Unit and Made to Play and has collaborated on various international imprints such as Apparel Music, Auralism, Infant, Sleaze Records, Airdrop, Rrygular, Metroline, Infant and RetroMetro. As a DJ he is applauded for his seamless, fluid style and innovative musical selection, making him a refreshingly surprising and unpredictable artist. Elon currently resides in Berlin where he continues to produce music and play at various venues throughout Europe and beyond.

Source: http://autobrennt.com/podcast/011-elon

[j_love01]

Re: 11.5.11: SOUNDSLIKE...Elon

Tomorrow night! Don't forget we get an extra hour to party/drink due to Daylight Savings Time!

Elon @ Cameo Opening Set (9/22)

http://soundcloud.com/elon/elon-cameo-opning-set-sept-22

[j_love01]

Re: 11.5.11: SOUNDSLIKE...Elon

TONIGHT!!!!

Elon featuring Maceo Plex - Bummalo EP



It is rare that I Voice gets fired up about a label enough to give them consistent coverage, there are simply too many deserving imprints to warrant any special treatment for a chosen few. New York City's ReSolute, however, bucks that trend with reviews of the label's first two releases.

The second release, "Bummalo" is by label founder Elon and the incandescent Maceo Plex, together they provide another solid piece of funky house music for a label that is fast becoming one of note.

The title track is energetic, spunky, and pretty much guaranteed to be one of the big summer time hits. It's also a bit generic in some ways, falling in to the nebulous funky house category that used to be associated with those cheesy Defected compilations complete with half-naked girl cover art but since that genre has been mostly overrun by the electro house mafia tracks like "Bummalo" find their way creeping back in to the underground. Fortunately that side of the world has also been infested - with bleeps, bloops, and other soulless bullshit - making this track sound crisp and fresh despite the obvious vintage influences.

"Chordate" is much more interesting than the title track with gentle late night deep and tech house influences. It lends itself to a moodiness that dominates the grooves and the melodies on top are clean and wonderful.

The real winner on here is on the B-side, titled "Floating Faces". This is a midtempo shuffler in the vein of the Art Department and Wolf+Lambs of the world. Deep, jazzy grooves give it a slight downtempo edge while the dreamy vocals provide an arresting quality that allows listeners to truly get lost in the musical sophistication here, something so often lacking from dance floor cuts. Here musical possibilities are brought front and center for a track that provides a window in to the current New York dance music scene. As a digital bonus, the label provides a vocal edit of "Bummalo", which does give it a little extra edge and vitality lacking on the original. The question here is mostly whether this version was truly necessary and the answer is probably no.