It has been quite some time since I have posted one of my mixes, so here ya go!!  This is a mix I did in preparation for a party in my old Ft Worth stomping grounds.  The party was called “Dazed and Confused” and since I’m a big fan of the fat, funky and dirty basslines, I thought this would get your ears bumping!  Lots of good booty shakin’ madness on this one and, as always, feel free to hook up your friends on it.  This is a paperbuddha exclusive, so don’t sleep on it.  And the new Mike Hulme on this mix is just murdering the dancefloors at the moment!   Go get it asap here!! Enjoy!!

Bassed and Confused – Michael Todd

Here’s the live mix from last Saturday. Enjoy!!

April 17 Mix

01. Time For Some Action (Nom De Strip) – NERD
02. aNYway (Lazrtag) – Duck Sauce
03. Oh Ley (Dopamine) – Calvertron
04. Shakedown (Bass Kleph) – Joan Reyes
05. Sofia – Down Right Rude
06. On The Run (Ralvero) – De Bos
07. Ghetto Ass Bitches – Cold Blank
08. Binola – Sebastian Leger
09. White Horse – Slash Dash
10. Monster Island (Christian Martin) – Claude Von Stroke
11. The Final Whistle (Elite Force) – Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Delon, Dascan
12. Chop Shop (Hot Mouth) – DJ Dan
13. You Can Do It (Bass Kleph) – Ice Cube
14. Lummox (Michael Todd Re-edit) Plump DJ’s – Dave Spoon
15. Get Your Wild Thing – Bassbin Twins
16. Ganja Man Get Loose – Radiokillaz
17. Don’t Wanna – Kelevra
18. Satisfaction (Afrojack) – Benny Benassi
19. Upside Down – Punk Rolla
20. Numb Wrist – Foamo, Will Bailey, Ill Phil
21. Breaks My Body (Casual Bill) – Roby C
22. 12 Inch Therapy (Bass Kleph) – Robb G
23. Harness The Noise (Elite Force) – Elite Force + Daniele Papini
24. Reclaim Control (Elite Force) – Calvertron

I am very pleased that Gary has agreed to let me do my first blog post solo style.  I am still quite the noob at this, so my first post will be simple and to the point.  If you know me at all, my musical tastes change on a weekly basis.  I have really been into the groovy tech house stuff, as you will see in this mix.  Many of the artists here will be easily recognizable, and there will be some that are unfamiliar.  Most can be found on Beatport or What People Play, so go get ‘em. Enjoy!!

Techy Shit – DJ Michael Todd

01. For Weirdo’s Only (Momma’s Boy) – Douster
02. Beat That Bird – Justin Martin + Claude VonStroke
03. Squash – Riva Starr
04. London to Paris – Mowgli
05. 1234 – Hatiras
06. The Freaks Come Out 2009 (Idiotproof) – Cevin Fisher
07. Mars (Style of Eye) – Fake Blood
08. My Hi Tops (Riva Starr) – Plump DJ’s
09. Surdo – Worthy
10. Wind It Up (Jeff Doubleu) – Jack Les L
11. Alpha 1 (Popof) – Transistor
12. Get Ya Dub On Pt. 2 – Switch + Trevor Loveys
13. Yebo Yebo (Berlin Rework) – Neuroxyde
14. I Think I Like It – Fake Blood
15. Mosquito – Channel X

Calvertron is Alex Calver, who with DJ Will Bailey, formed Twocker and released a string of hits, the most recognizable being “Stitch” in 2008. He has collaborated with a slew of producers, most recently Tom EQ and WoNK. Calver has more than 10 years of production experience and 100+ vinyl releases under his belt. He is a heavyweight promoter of the fidget sound and has a brand new release on Laidback Luke’s label “Bugeyed Records“. The track, “Doo Doo“, samples the Suzanne Vega track “Tom’s Diner” and it’s a killer!

Doo Doo – Calverton

Also check this joint from Calverton & Banga, “Like Dat“, on Destination? Records.

Like Dat – Calverton & Banga

And, just in case you missed this release in mid 2008, have a listen to “Breakdown” a collaboration from Calvertron and WoNK. Love those funky old school beats!

Breakdown (Dirty Freek Mix) – Calverton & WoNK

The incredible DJ Michael Todd was kind enough to share another stellar mix with us that he calls “Noise and Stuff”. I could go on and on about the great selection of music, the flawless mixing, etc. but that hardly seems necessary. I’ll let the music speak for itself. Check it out.

Noise and Stuff – a mix from DJ Michael Todd

01 – Gimlet — Anja Schneider
02 – Requiem fur die Vernunft (Lutzenkirchen’s) — Oliver Koletzki
03 – Dios — Oliver Huntemann + Dubfire
04 – Dirty City (D-Unity Mix) — Adam Freemer + Mike Constantini
05 – Warehouse — Velkro + Ido Ophir
06 – Wake Turbulence — Koen Groeneveld
07 – Let The Bass Kick (Silvio Ecomo’s) — Chuckie
08 – Original Badman (Calvertron’s) — Calvertron + Tom EQ
09 – Gorilla — Idiotproof
10 – Ritalin — Nadastrom
11 – Bounce (Mansion’s) — MSTRKRFT
12 – Skewer (Kyle Watson’s) — Tom EQ
13 – Panic Attacks — The Rogue Element
14 – Like Dat — Calvertron + Banga

I’m very excited to share a new mix from my good friend (and one of the most talented DJs I know) Michael Todd. I’ve known this cat for years and the beats he throws down are always stellar. He’s one of the best turntable technicians I know – wish I had half his skills. “Trippin’ Your Speaker” is full of tech and electro house goodness. If you like any of the tracks you hear, pick ‘em up at Beatport.

Trippin’ Your Speaker – A mix by DJ Michael Todd

1 – Mouth (No Assembly Firm Dotbleep Mix) – Iz & Diz
2 – Tripping in Chile (Maetrik Ass Up Rework) – John Overfiend
3 – The Lick (Derrick Carter Vocal) – Samim
4 – Depressed Mode – Sawtooth Sucka
5 – Sunglasses at Night (Popov’s) – Tiga & Zyntherius
6 – Club Action (Stanton Warrior’s) – Yo! Majesty
7 – Sonic Chronic – TJR
8 – Tear Up Your Speaker – Unstrung Zeros
9 – The Beautiful People (Sebastien Leger’s) – Marilyn Manson
10 – No Ordinary Girl (Zodiac Cartel’s) – Sawtooth Sucka
11 – Shake It Baby (Rene Amesz’s) – D Ramirez
12 – Something Suitable – Format:B
13 – Serenetti (Maetrik’s) – Trentemoller
14 – Bad Clock – Sebastien Leger