"I NEVER LIKED MUSIC UNTIL I HEARD MY OWN"
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DIM MAK RECORDS Presents...
FELIX CARTAL "DRONE" FREE DOWNLOAD!
DIM MAK Records and RCRD LBL bring you the first single,"DRONE", off Felix Cartal's upcoming album. Because of overwhelming demand, it is being leaked as a thank-you for all those who have supported Felix. Felix would like to thank all those who have tweeted and commented support on this track. As well as a special thanks to FelixDaHousecat, Foamo, JFK for supporting the track in the club.
”Unique, well produced, and cutting edge. A breath of fresh air from the majority of ‘electro’ music being released right now.” - Wolfgang Gartner
“This track definitely brings a big vibe and good pay off. We’ll definitely be supporting this!” - Daniel Linton of LA Riots
“Drone is big!!!!! really gone off everytime i played it! breakdown is epic too!!” - Foamo
Catch Felix Cartal live at these upcoming events!
Sep 4 @ DANCEISM LOS ANGELES, California
Sep 5 @ SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE EDMONTON, Alberta
Sep 12 @ THE PARAGON THEATRE HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
Sep 13 @ RITUAL NIGHTCLUB OTTAWA, Ontario
Sep 14 @ ELIXIR NIGHT CLUB KINGSTON, Ontario
Sep 18 @ PURE NIGHT CLUB MCALLEN, Texas
Sep 25 @ AVALON LOS ANGELES, California
Sep 26 @ VOYEUR SAN DIEGO, California
Oct 2 @ NEON MONTREAL, Quebec
Oct 3 @ LONDON MUSIC HALL LONDON, Ontario
Oct 9 @ THE EGG LONDON, England
More to come by Felix Cartal by the end of the year!
Also Vist:
Felix Cartal's Myspace
FELIXCARTAL.COM
FOLLOW FELIX ON TWITTER
FELIX CARTAL (seen on tour with MSTRKRFT, LA RIOTS, and STEVE AOKI) recently released (digitally) his "SKELETON" EP on Dim Mak Records! He has made a name for himself remixing the likes of MSTRKRFT, MOVING UNITS, ACID KIDS. His distinctive method of incorporating abrasive distortion, intense instrumental build-ups and unique frequency variations in his songs gives Felix a sense of versatility within the electronic scene. This versatility has led Cartal to become one of the leaders of heavy-house – a genre known for its relentless intensity and bass and distortion heavy melodies which can be heard in "Skeleton"! Purchase the EP on ITUNES, or any other digital retail store!
FELIX CARTAL is on tour now in support of his "SKELETON" EP out TODAY (May 12th) on Dim Mak Records! You've probably seen Cartal on tour with MSTRKRFT, LA RIOTS, and STEVE AOKI! He has made a name for himself remixing the likes of MSTRKRFT, MOVING UNITS, ACID KIDS. Hisdistinctive method of incorporating abrasive distortion, intense instrumental build-ups and unique frequency variations in his songs gives Felix a sense of versatility within the electronic scene. This versatility has led Cartal to become one of the leaders of heavy-house – a genre known for its relentless intensity and bass and distortion heavy melodies which can be heard in "Skeleton"! PURCHASE "SKELETON" HERE!
If you're in LA, make sure to check out the Official Release party for "Skeleton" (TODAY) at Dim Mak Tuesdays (Cinespace/ Hollywood, CA).
The Official Remix of Colin Munroe's "Piano Lessons" by Felix Cartal is here for your downloading pleasure! It's a must have electro/ house remix that is heard in many of your favorite dj's sets!
1st, check Out Felix Da Housecat & Felix Cartal Meeting At Diddy's WMC Party (Housecat Drops Cartal's 1st Single "Skeleton").
2manyFelix's from miss toats on Vimeo.
In support of the new EP, "Skeleton", Felix Cartal is now touring the US and Canada for all of May. The EP is out on Dim Mak Records May 12th, and will be available on iTunes, Beatport, and more. If you're in LA, make sure to check out the Official Release party for "Skeleton" on May 12th at Dim Mak Tuesdays (Cinespace/ Hollywood, CA). Below is the complete tour schedule:
The FELIX CARTAL remix of "Beyond God & Elvis" (From Monument To Masses) is a techno club banger with an intense build and a huge beefy payoff. The sound, the drums are very similar to Felix Cartal's other production but this remix is definitely his biggest ones yet. Mstrkrft have been playing it in all their live sets.
From Monument to Masses - Beyond God Elvis (Felix Cartal Remix)
Check Out MSTRKRFT Playing Cartal's "Beyond God & Elvis" Remix During Their 2009 Coachella Performance:
FELIX CARTAL represents the new breed of artist emerging from grassroots music movements. The evolution of the Internet has provided the public with access to free music through blogs and file sharing services to free content meaning quality musicians have been able to leverage audience availability to amass large followings. Working from a small home-studio, Felix has managed to not only impress thousands of listeners but also fellow producers and DJs. Acts such as MSTRKRFT, Felix Da Housecat and Steve Aoki have consistently incorporated Felix’s music into their performances and sought him out as an opening act. Under the guidance of the Undocumented Management family, Felix has been given the opportunity to tour the world and grow as an artist. Once known solely for his aggressive and heavy style, he has evolved musically to utilize a greater breadth of musical genres and melodies. His upcoming full-length record on Dim Mak Records (www.dimmak.com) will highlight this musical growth—as noted by Felix, “everyone’s expecting me to 'bring back the banger' but I’d rather make a nice album to listen to rather than a collection of bangers.” However, his debut EP—“Skeleton”— promises to deliver the hard sound of his earlier work.
Beyond simply creating music, Felix Cartal has worked to form a substantive connection with his audience. Through his Internet blog and message board (www.felixcartal.com), Felix provides insights into his production strategies and equipment while giving fans up-to-date information on the progression of his career. Ultimately, this allows fans to feel like a part his music creation. It intimately connects the producer and consumer, creating strong anticipation for future releases and performances. This unique approach to fan interaction speaks to Felix’s broader strategy with his music—the combination of genres and ideas to create new areas for exploration. Simply put, “boundaries are ready to be pushed,” whether musically or otherwise.
Felix’s stylistic approach to music can be traced to his musical upbringing in Vancouver. Initially shaped by his parents love for The Beatles, Supertramp, and Steely Dan, Felix began to play bass in several rock bands. By fifteen, not only was Felix Cartal learning from high school studio engineers but he also began actively producing his own music. Playing bass and assisting the engineering process for his tracks created the foundation for his love of music production and provided valuable lessons on the process of creative works--“the two most important things I learned from being in those bands was that all songs follow a formula and that you can’t force creativity.” As the high school bands progressed toward harder genres, Felix was influenced by punk rock legends NOFX and new-age punk bands such as The Blood Brothers and Lightening Bolt. Given the strong electronic element in these bands, a logical progression to electronic artists James Holden and Alter Ego soon followed. However, it was the experimental blend of rock and electronica of Radiohead’s Kid A that marked a pivotal transformation for Felix Cartal, “I realized I could pull my punk rock upbringings and push this harder edge in a club into music I wanted to make for the dancefloor.”
With a home at Undocumented Management and Dim Mak Records, Felix Cartal has the base needed to expand his musical career to untold lengths. His debut EP SKELETON will be released on Dim Mak Records May 2009.
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