dirtybird released its first record in Janaury 2005 but the idea began in 2002 during the production of "Intellect," one of the most intensive studies on DJs and producers of house and techno music ever filmed. The Intellect dvd featured over 40 interviews with legendary producers from Juan Atkins, to Swayzak. Director Barclay Crenshaw created the concept of the label in order to supply tracks for the dvd soundtrack. In 2003, Barclay's friend Christian Martin purchased a massive portable sound system and began throwing outdoor parties in San Francisco called "dirtybird." The bird logo was derived from a sketch cartoon character Barclay had been drawing since he was 10 years old. In 2005, "dirtybird," the record label began releasing vinyl. At the same time, Barclay created the DJ alias "Claude VonStroke" as a joke but the name stuck forever after the debut record "Deep Throat" sold through more than 11,000 vinyl copies worldwide. Since that time both the label and the dirtybird party have enjoyed great success. Some classic records released by dirtybird include "Deep Throat," "Stoopit," "Who's Afraid of Detroit?," and "The Whistler." Artists on the label are mostly from San Francisco (like Justin Martin, Christian Martin, Worthy, and Claude VonStroke) but recently some internationals have been popping up as well (like Catz n Dogz and Style of Eye.)
dirtybird, Dancetracks Digital, and Ableton are proud to present the "Dum" Remix Competition!
Through September 15, contestants can download parts for free from the competition website, www.dirtybirdremix.com. After they upload their remixes to the website, the tracks will be showcased and voted on by listeners.
The winner, determined by online voters and dirtybird, will receive a grand prize digital record-release with dirtybird, a pair of M-Audio BX8a Deluxe studio monitors, a Glyph Technologies professional-grade hard drive, Dancetracks Digital free download credits, and Ableton software and merchandise.
WTF are you waiting for? Download the parts and get cracking!!!
i remixed this song cause i am a huge radiohead fan and thought it would be fun to do something a little different... i would love to win the competition but i need your help in a serious way..... voting ends may 1st. vote!!! tell your friends to vote as well!! and if you have more than one computer than vote more than once! it means the world to me... thank you so much!!!
The song that Richie Hawtin proclaimed "Best Track of 2006" (DJ Magazine) lives on in this brand new music video. (click subject line to check the vid)
At the ripe old age of 22, England's Tim Green already has five releases on Germany's esteemed Four:Twenty label (as TG), and more on the way to the Richie Hawtin's Plus8 imprint (as Needles). Now, dirtybird has nabbed this talented youngster! The vinyl won't be in stores until April 21st, so grab this exclusive remix from Deadset (aka Cass & Tom Mangan) while it lasts.
It's hard to believe that just three years ago, Justin Martin & Sammy D's oddball stomper "Southern Draw" was released as DB001. Three years and 16 releases later, the label that Claude VonStroke built celebrates its birthday in grand style - on Mighty's newly revitalized soundsystem.
The record that's been over a year in the making finally is hitting stores near you. For those not lucky enough to snag the defective clear vinyl before its recall (it's going for $50+ on discogs), here is the lush and cinematic Chaim remix that graces the doomed first pressing's b-side.
