John Woolf aka Sketch Iz Dead brings on his friends Jake Gosling, Sam Roqwell and I Sancho when they do production work as Sketch Iz Dead. They have produced tracks for people like The Prodigy, Wiley, Crookers, Diplo and Alex Gaudino. Now they have a new track out with Chew Fu of which they sent over a new remix from Sam Roqwell and I Sancho.

Chew Fu vs Sketch Iz Dead – So Cold Inside (Sam Roqwell & I Sancho Epic Mix) (direct link)

This post has been way too long in the making but here it finally is. Chrissy Murderbot is just about to release his new album on Sleazetone Records come September 1st and it combines elements of juke, dubstep, old-skool rave, bassline, and dancehall. It’s already been getting plays from heavy hitters such as Diplo, Drop The Lime, Rob Da Bank and DJ Donna Summer. The track “Roll Another One” sees sizzurp superstar Hawatha Hurd add his Texan drawl to an infectious juke/dubsteppy beat (fellow Grinder Alex Bok Bok made a fantastic version of the track where he mixed it up with Gregor Salto for his Mixin’ It Up).

Chrissy Murderbot (ft. Hawatha Hurd) – Roll Another One (YSI)

Chrissy Murderbot (ft. Hawatha Hurd) – Roll Another One (Sharebee)

Somebody (DJ Famicom) just did this video of that old Diplo vs. The Beatles ditty “Twist & Shout (Shake It Up)” where he features footage from “Ferris Buellers Day Off”. (Via Club Bass And Wine)

RIP John Hughes.

There is no shortage of big parties around but not everyday there is epic party. The parties you’re gonna tell your children about when you grow old. Last years My Crew Be Unruly party was one of those parties. Lots of memories and stories but the biggest moment was when K-Swift(R.I.P) was killing the main room and you could touch the energy in the air. When Wes got on right after, all black people left and only a couple of white hipsters were still dancing (made me laugh but not stop dancing ’cause he was as always amazing). And if I didn’t love DJ Sega’s music before that night he got my full attention when he did his “no headphone” back to back with Wes. AMAZING! Then there was Scottie B and DJ Class live on the mic, Blaqstarr singing and Emynd and Bo Bliz tearing up the yard. What a good night.

This years party is dedicated to K-swift who sadly past away the day that followed last years night.

“This year’s party is the first time in over a decade that the three big crews of Baltimore – Unruly, Doo Dew Kidz, & Club Kingz will all be sharing a venue.” – Puja Patel

How amazing is that? Can you afford to not be there? I don’t think so. And where am I then? On a stinking boat, life sux :(

More info and tickets here!

Here is a hard hitting track from Unrulys King Tutt for your Serato! B-more 4 life!

King Tutt (DJ) – Sets Up (Dirty) (zShare)

Backside of the flyer and complete lineup after jump:

Downtown Records are running a remix competition with Amanda Blank. Since we know we got a lot of upcoming producers around here we thought we might give it a push.

“Producers, DJs, and Remixers: Downtown Records wants to hear your remix of Amanda Blank’s “Might Like You Better“. Join the ranks of fellow Amanda Blank producers Diplo, Armani XXXChange, and Dave Sitek. The 5 best submissions will appear on a RCRD LBL feature, the Downtown Records website, the Amanda Blank Official Website, the Amanda Blank Myspace, Facebook, and Imeem Profiles. The selected tracks will receive the benefit of the full weight of Downtown Records promotion. This is not only a great opportunity to remix a great performance off of Amanda Blank’s upcoming Record, “I Love You”, it’s also an opportunity for aspiring producers, remixers, and DJs to get exposure for their underappreciated work.”

Download the Accapella here

Send your submission here by July 14th.

Major Lazer (the Jamaican commando who lost his arms in the secret zombie war of 1984 and had them replaced by lazers) has a new album coming out on the 16th of June (check his twitter page). He sent us some prize packs to promote it. We got two Major Lazer packs which contain: a t-shirt, CD and vinyl each to give away.

Just send us an email and we will draw two to win the prizepack (US only). Put “I helped Major Lazer kill a zombie” in the subject.

Major Lazer has enlisted Diplo and Switch for a full North American tour. Tourdates after the jump:

6/13/09 NEW YORK, NY SOBs
6/18/09 BOSTON, MA HOUSE OF BLUES
6/19/09 PHILADELPHIA, PA ELECTRIC FACTORY
6/20/09 WASHINGTON, DC ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL
6/24/09 VANCOUVER, BC COMMODORE BALLROOM
6/25/09 SEATTLE, WA NEUMOS
6/26/09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA THE GRAND BALLROOM @ REGENCY
6/27/09 LOS ANGELES, CA LA MEMORIAL COLISEUM & EXPO
7/10/09 AUSTIN, TX STUBB’S
7/11/09 DALLAS, TX HOUSE OF BLUES
8/07/09 CHICAGO, IL CONGRESS THEATER
10/31/09 INGLEWOOD, CA THE FORUM

Grindin Top 15 (May)

1. Phoenix – Lisztomania (Classixx Remix)
2. Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix)
3. Friendly Fires – Jump in the Pool (Thin White Duke remix)
4. Diplo & Laidback Luke – Hey
5. Burial & Four Tet – Moth
6. Major Lazer – Pon De Floor
7. Rob Threezy – The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene remix)
8. R. Kelly Feat OJ Da Juiceman – Super Man High
9. Dizzee Rascal feat. Armand Van Helden – Bonkers
10. Renaissance man – Spraycan
11. Joker – Do It
12. The Streets – Blinded By The Light (Nero Remix)
13. The Gossip – Heavy Cross (Fred Falke Remix)
14. Basement Jaxx – Raindrops
15. Retro/Grade – Moda

The monthly Grindin chart is compiled by the Grindin network. Read more about Grindin here. We will be back in June.

Major Lazer with the first leak from their much anticipated upcoming (June 16th) debut album “Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do”. This tune is straight up muscles! (Via Mad Decent)

“The world is likely not ready for the arrival of Diplo & Switch’s musical machination Major Lazer; a renegade commando with a lazer arm and a rocket-powered skateboard who fights legions of Vampires, Zombies, Pimps, Mummies and other unsavory forces of evil. The first album in years of original material by these two highly regarded producers, the music is Diplo & Switch’s interpretation and homage to the songs and sounds they have discovered through the years.. The identity of Major Lazer was created by the two producers as a conduit to express their affinity for Jamaican music. The album references dancehall, ska, reggae, dub, calypso, and soca music recontextualized via Diplo and Switch’s club friendly background.”

Major Lazer – Hold The Line (dj edit) (direct link)

Bonus: “Zumbi” which features Andy Milanokis.

Major Lazer (ft. Andy Milanokis) – Zumbi (Sharebee)

Everybody who didn’t make it out to SXSW this year really missed out on something amazing. Lucky for you, the kind people over at The Fader rented a camcorder and shot their own small home videos. Here is one with what might be the most anticipated supergroup in blog history. Diplo and Switch is teaming up to form Major Lazer. As Paul Devro put it: “baby crying over autotune is sooo next level”.

Remember: Guns don’t kill people, LAZERS do!!!!

With a promise of waking you up and brightening your sunday, here’s the newest mix from UK hyper bass phantom L-Vis 1990. The mix includes, as the name suggests, a ton of his newest dubplates/tracks not to mention his remix of the Laidback Luke & Diplo heavy hitter “Hey”. (Thanks to Mad Decent)

L-Vis 1990 – Dubplates Mix ‘09 (Sharebee)

Tracklist can be found after the jump.

1. L-Vis 1990 – United Groove
2. Crazy Cousinz – Bongo Jam (L-Vis 1990 & Bok Bok Refix)
3. L-Vis 1990 – Run
4. L-Vis 1990 – Flux
5. L-Vis 1990 – Sukka Riddim
6. L-Vis 1990 – Murder
7. L-Vis 1990 – Zahonda
8. Diplo & Laidback Luke – Hey! (L-Vis 1990 Remix)
9. L-Vis 1990 – Dalston Oxfam
10. La Roux – In 4 the kill (R.I.P. Hyper Bass Remix)