The Playground Podcast

Episode 33 - Nerdgasms

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:37:59 -0400

Come sit on The Playground and listen to DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A nerd out over The Walking Dead, tv shows not to miss, and this years summer blockbuster movies. Kid A provides a guestmix that’s going to make sweet love to your ear holes.

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Track listing

Breach - Jack
Brett Johnson & Dave Barker - No Pictures Please (Brett Johnson’s Tech Mix)
Salva - BBQ
Marcin Czubala - Immediately Above (Audiojack’s Basement Boogie)
Artifact - The Way it Do
Blond ish ft Thomas Gandey - Voyeur (Jay Shepheard and Martin Dawson Remix)
Savage Skulls, Douster - TRT (Original Mix)

Episode 32 - DJ JELO

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:58:37 -0400

In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with the very talented DJ JELO. We spoke to him about his early musical influences, the influx of new people to house music, and his incredible experience on his most recent visit to St. Louis. We were lucky enough to hear previews to two new Jelo tracks. JELO has an arsenal of new music coming out this year so stay tuned!

Jelo Beatport Chart

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Tracklisting

JELO & Frederik Mooij - Ignite the fight (Calvertron Rmx)
Troublegum - This is the law(Specimen A Rmx)
F.O.O.L. - Destroyer of speakers
Tiga - you gonna want me (Hey Today! Rmx)
Chris Lake - Ohh Shhh
Afrojack - Air Guitar
Moguai - Champs
Electric Soulside - Venusia

Episode 31 - What's The Beef?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:52:00 -0500

This time at The Playgroud DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A discuss how a bad photo can quickly turn into an internet meme, Twitter beef between artists and musicians, and a podcast patent troll. DJ Kid Tronic provides the guestmix to get you ready for his interview on March 1st on CHRY 105.5 between 12 and 2PM EST. Follow the jump below for a meme you don’t want to miss plus a petition to save podcasting as we know it.

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Track listing

Clicks and Whistles - Neva Get Caught (Starks & Nacey Remix)
Starkey - Command
Flosstradamus - DEAF
Hydraulix - West Side Playur
MAYHEM x ANTISERUM - BRICK SQUAD ANTHEM
Valentino Khan - Twerk 4 Gold (Original Mix)
Bro Safari - That A$$
LOUDPVCK - DOLLY PARTON
Usher & Diplo - Go Missin (J-LAH Remix)
Ryan Marks - Staring Contest
ƱZ x CRNKN - Booty 2 The Ground
gLAdiator x Chromatic - GameCube Nintendo
UZ - TRAP SHIT V7
Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean - Clique (Enferno Remix)
Bingo Players - Rattle (Luminox Remix)
Mr. Vandal - Trapisfaction (Benni Benassi - Satisfaction Trap Bootleg)
Comma - Twegionaire

Podcasting Community Faces Patent Troll Threat; EFF Wants to Help

Beyonce’s Super Bowl meme joins the team of Degeneration-X

Episode 30 - SonicC

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:01:15 -0500

SonicC dropped by The Playground podcast to chat with DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A about where SonicC got his name, what he enjoys doing in his spare time, and his production weapons of choice. SonicC shows us his musical swiss army knife in his guestmix. Prepare yourself to hear more from him this year.

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Track listing

SonicC - Hades(Original Mix) w/ Hades(Casa Brothers Remix)
Deorro - Hands Up
SonicC - No Pulse(D.O.D Remix)
Androids(Your Friends Remix)
Ace Hood, Rick Ross, Future - Bugatti
Luminox - Hate Me
SonicC - Critical Mass
Butch Clancy - A Beautiful Mind
Hardwell w/ No Worries- Lil Wayne, Detail - Spaceman(Carnage Festival Trap Mix)
Daft Punk - AeroDynamic(SonicC Trap Mix)
Dirty Audio ft Tarantula Man - MoonBound
Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up(Major Lazer Trap Mix)
Mayhem & Antiserum - Bricksquad Anthem
ASAP Rocky ft Skrillex - Wild For The Night
2 Chainz - Im Diffrent(SonicC Trap Mix)
Kaskade - 4 AM(Bring The Noise Trap Mix)
Zedd - Follow You Down(Keys N Krates Mix)

Episode 29 - Eye Level Shower Head

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:31:00 -0500

In this episode DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A discuss upcoming events, Obama’s inauguration, the problem behind some Toronto sports teams, and Lance Armstrong’s most recent interview. Kid A provides the first guest-less guestmix of 2013.

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Track listing

Matthew Styles - Hot! (Original Mix)
Moody - Freeki Mothua F cker (Catz ‘n Dogz Edit)
Maelstrom - Pool Chicks (Original Mix)
Oliver $, Sqim - Hoes (Original Mix)
Chiqito - Gangbang (Original Mix)
Jimmy Edgar - Sex Drive (Jon Convex Dub Remix)
Kill Frenzy - Titsss (Original Mix)
Cloaka - Wuxi Riddim (Original Mix)
DVA - Ganja (French Fries Remix)

Episode 28 - A Digital Needle

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:01:00 -0500

It’s 2013 and our first guest is the disco dancing duo A Digital Needle. We had a chance to chat with them about their beginnings in Port Dover (Ontario), how to know a song is worth playing in your sets, and the fashion styling of disco. The guestmix from A Digital Needle is truly full of soul.

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Tracklisting

1. MFSB - Love is the Message (Danny Krivit Edit)
2. Patrick Cowley - Get a Little (Evil K’Neil Edit)
3. Martha & the Muffins - Black Stations / White Stations (Lexx Edit)
4. The Zebras - Paradise Garage
5. Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes - First Time (ADN Edit)
6. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘88 - I’ll Tell You
7. Rufus & Chaka - Any Love (ADN Edit)
8. Disco/Very - Get It On (Todd Terje Edit)

The Round Up

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:11:00 -0500

Another year has come and gone. Now before 2013 sneaks up on us we just wanted to thank everyone who’s helped make 2012 at The Playground one to remember.

Happy New Year from everyone at The Playground!! Stay safe and see you in 2013.

January 2012

We started the year off with guest mixes from two DJs from the Toronto Major Rager crew; DJ Mickey D and DJ O-God. DJ Kid Tronic and Kid A began the episode by discussing the disappearance of print media and the emergence of Toronto talent.

Twitter: @DJMickey_D | @DJ_OGod

February 2012

Continuing the Toronto trend we sat down with the talented Vancouver born Lucie Tic. They tackled the evolution of the DJ and the new vs old music business model.

Twitter: @LucieTic

March 2012

DJ Kid Tronic and Kid A get to chat with one of the creators of the popular Deep North blog: Dick Diamonds. Dealing with strange requests and how the European scene varies from North America are just a few topics tackled this time around.

Twitter: @DickDiamonds

April 2012

Even before his viral video hit the internet Robb G took some time to chat with us about how he got his first start and how amazing things can happen using social media.

Twitter: @RobbGRobbG

May 2012

Just outside of Toronto in the city of London, Kid A and YahOhYah chat with DJ Kid Tronic via Skype. We got the low down on Fingers on Blast and how amazing summer music festivals can be.

Twitter: @YahOhYah

June 2012

Our first dubstep mix comes at the hands of DJ Natasha Fox. We hear some of her DJ horror stories and her inspiration to become a DJ.

Twitter: @Natashacide

August 2012

Summer comes to an end as we chatted with Justin Faust from Germany. The trouble with movie theatres and how it feels to have 10,000 downloads on his Childish Gambino remix is just part of the fun discussion.

Twitter: @JustinFaust

September 2012

The Playground gets to talk to one of the best prom kings around: Phi Unit. We found out about his non profit organization Building Beats and the sub-genre world of house music.

Twitter: @PhiUnit

October 2012

Our one year anniversary sees us at The Playground have a chance to chat with Astronomar and Jen Lasher all in the same month. We tackle rap battles and relaxation methods with Astronomar. While we get to hear about Jen Lasher’s love of vinyl records and how she had her music featured on a popular tv show.

Twitter: @Astronomar | @Jen_Lasher

November 2012

Co-creators of Trip the Light Fantastic: DJ Boots Boogie & Kailey, stop by The Playground to chat about the future of disco and some of our own guilty pleasures.

Twitter: @DJBootsBoogie | @disconap_

December 2012

The year wraps up with another disco fav!! We got to chat with Cyclist all about 10 hour YouTube videos and how he went from cello playing to disco shaking.

Twitter: @Cyclistmusic

Episode 27 - Tis The Season

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:55:37 -0500

Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings from us at The Playground. We all wish you the best in 2013 and thank you for making 2012 so memorable.

In our last episode of the year DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A had a chance to chat about the rumours that Daft Punk will be playing Coachella, how Anonymous has begun a petition to have the Westboro Baptist Church deemed a hate group, and what lengths is too far for a media company to get a story. DJ Kid Tronic gives us one last 2012 mix to start your NYE on the right foot.

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Track listing

Distal - Nasa
Addison Groove - It’s Got Me
Bambaounou feat. French Fries - Let Me Get
Flosstradamus & DJ SLiink - Test Me
French Fries - Merel (Lil Silva REmix)
MikeQ feat. Kevin JZ Prodigy - Feels Like
Munchi - Murda Sound
Nick Catchdubs - Pop That Party Break
Jay-Z feat. UGK - Big Pimpin
TNGHT vs Aaliyah - Are You That Gooooo

Episode 26 - Cyclist

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:01:27 -0500

Welcome to another new release Tuesday!!! It’s the last month of the year and what better way to go out than with the one and only Cyclist!!! We have a great chat about where he came up with his name, his evolution into music production, his beginnings in Winnipeg to how he ended up in Toronto, and 10 hours of He-man singing 4 Non Blondes. A booty shaking disco guestmix from Cyclist is the only way to finish the episode off.

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Tracklisting

The Fantastic Johnny C - Waitin’ For The Rain
Gary Davis - Lifetime (Greg Wilson Version)
Black Mighty Wax - Pull Down (LTJ Xperience remix)
fLako Feat Dirg Gerner - Lonely Town (Keadz Remix)
Cisco Cisco - Brothers In Arms (Original mix)
Velvet Hammer - Party Down (The Revenge edit)
Jean Claude Gavri - (There Goes A) Supernova
Shindu - Just go (Cyclist Remix)

Episode 25 - Drip Drip Drip

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:33:24 -0500

In this episode DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A discuss some upcoming events, ROM’s Friday Night Live, R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet videos, and Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford. Kid A provides the guestmix to end off your Movember moustaches.

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MIA - Bad Girls (Surkin Remix)
Dillon Francis - Masta Blasta (The Rebirth)
Heartbreak - David Banner
DMX vs Clockwork - Squad Up In Here (Hardwell & Dannic Mashup)
Clockwork - Titan (Moska Remix)
Peo De Pitte - Easy White Boy (Original Mix)
Casino Gold - Ricochet
Maelstrom - House Music
Compound One - Howz Tings (Original Mix)
Basto - Bonny (Original Mix)
Charlie Darker - Atlantic (Original Mix)

Episode 24 - Trip The Light Fantastic

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:39:04 -0500

It’s still Tuesday so what better way to celebrate November than with a new episode.

This month we have the co-founders of the popular Toronto disco music blog Trip The Light Fantastic: Kailey and DJ Boots Boogie.

We had a chance to sit down and discuss the future of music blogs, the beauty that is disco, and some recent music fads. DJ Boots Boogie brings the podcast to a close with a booty shaking guestmix.

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Tracklisting

Boots Boogie - The Spirit Of house
Only Children - Down Fever
Madonna = Into The Groove (Speedboats & Big Explosions Scotch-Powered Remix)
Skatt Bros - Walk The Night (ADC Edit)
Tyler Touché - Night Dancer
Tempest Trio - Do You Like The Way That It Feels
Muneshine - There is only today (Go Go Bizkitt! remix)
World’s End Press - Faithful (Gloves ‘China White’ Club Dub)
Melee - Since I Found You
Ronnie Hudson - West Coast Pop Lock (TV & Fingerman’s Party Over Here Edit)
Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Let The Beat Hit Em
Oliver Cheatham Get Down Saturday Night [Original 12’]
Unknown - Robot Love (Boots Boogie Edit)
Young & Company - I Like What You’re Doing 2 Me (a Discobody skate blast)
Final DJs - BMX Madness
Prince - Controversy (Mighty Mouse Re-Edit)
Shapeshifters - Lola’s Theme (Westar Edit)
Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine
Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal)

Episode 23 - Support Local Artists

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:30 -0400

In this episode DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A had a chance to sit down in beautiful Toronto to discuss the latest DJ Mag polls, taking performance enhancement drugs in sports, the NHL lockout, increasing frequency of artists giving their music away for free, and the idea of supporting your local artists. DJ Kid Tronic provides the guestmix to end your Halloween right and start your Movember growing.

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Episode 22 - Jen Lasher

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:52:09 -0400

Welcome to Part 2 of our Anniversary Special. In this episode we had the amazing opportunity to chat with the very talented Jen Lasher. We talked to her about her beginnings as a breaks DJ, the feeling of having her music featured in a popular television show, and what she enjoys doing in her spare time. The guestmix she provides is one for the record books and a perfect way to end the episode.

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Tracklisting coming soon.

Episode 21 - Astronomar

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:12:58 -0400

1 year later and still going strong. Welcome to Part 1 of our Anniversary Special. In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Astronomar. We found out where he got his name from, his tool of choice for producing, and his love of rap battles. Astronomar gives you a guestmix that’s sure to get you hooked and asking for more.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook to find out about Part 2!!!

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Tracklisting:

Marble Players - Playground (Astronomar Bmore Edit)
James Del Barco - Gemini
DJ Venurn - N.O.W. Party Break
Swick - Protein Shake (feat. Lewis CanCut)
Malente & Zero Cash - Jail Babe (Original Mix)
Prince Club & Poupon - The Block (Original Mix)
Ben Tactic - Tremorlator
Samo Sound Boy - 5 Dollar Paradise (16bit-Master)
RVBRA - Crude Oil
DJ Tray - Alarm
Douster - Punani (Slow Cooker)
His Majesty Andre - HYMN (Mickey Remix)

Episode 20 - I Like Her Bangs

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:30:47 -0400

In this episode DJ Kid Tronic and Kid A catch each other up with news from the past month, discuss next months Anniversary special, and start a possible new segment called DJ Star of the month. Kid A gives everyone a mix of genres you have to hear to believe.

We’ve also decided to run a small “contest”. If you can help us get to 25 “Likes” on our Facebook page we will release the name of the first guest on our Anniversary Special in October.

Get people to “Like” The Playground podcast » www.facebook.com/ThePlaygroundPodcast

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Tracklisting:

Asykan - Gsnorsn (Original Mix)
Harvard Bass & Bart B More - Pari (Noob Remix)
A1 Bassline - Slingback (Original Mix)
TC - Do You Rock (Original Mix)
DJ Marky - Ya Thang
DJ Mujava - Township Funk (Crazy P Mix)
Todd Terje - Inspector Norse (Original Mix)

Episode 19 - Phi Unit

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:22:26 -0400

It’s new release Tuesday and here at The Playground we give you….

PHI UNIT!!!

We had a chance to sit down and discuss his prom king story, how he started out in the wonderful world of music, the beginning of his non-profit Building Beats, and the many faces of house music. Phi Unit provides you the perfect guestmix to start your September right.

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Tracklisting:

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Quarters Codeine Remix)
Usher - What Happened To U (Cabo Blanco Bootleg)
MIA - Bad Girls (Surkin Remix)
TNGHT - Higher Ground
Bwana - Can’t You Just
Partysquad - Lighterman
Brenmar and DJ Sliink - Bait
DJ Sliink - Sexy Vogue
Jim E Stack - Bubble Boy (Myrryrs Remix)
Phi Unit - Hollup
Schlachtofbronx - G-String Track
Diplo - Express Yourself (Gent & Jawns Remix)
A$AP Rocky - Goldie
A$AP Rocky - Purple Swag (Jim E Stack Bootleg)
Phi Unit - Golden Cage Dub

Episode 18 - Music Recycling

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:59:00 -0400

In this episode DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A chat about Mixmag’s David Guetta/Tomorrowland article, London summer Olympics closing ceremonies, and unreleased music from Aaliyah. DJ Kid Tronic provides the guestmix to get you grooving.

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Tracklisting:

Miss Kittin - Girlz
Forrest - Masquerade
Cassian - Reach for Love
NTFO - Policrom (Audiojack Remix)
Astronomar feat. Neoteric - Playhouse

Episode 17 - Justin Faust

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:46:00 -0400

In this episode we talk to Justin Faust about how he began his musical career, clearing samples, who he would like to work with in the future, his new album, and his thoughts on the house music surge in mainstream music. Kid A puts together a mix of Justin Faust originals and remixes to wet your appetite for more.

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Tracklisting:

Justin Faust - High Hopes (Jay Lamar & Jesse Oliver Remix)
Picture Book - Sunshine (Justin Faust Remix)
Kamp! - Distance of the Modern Hearts (Justin Faust Remix)
Missy Elliot - Work It (Justin Faust Remix)
Justin Faust - Girl Talk (PWNDTIAC Remix)
Justin Faust - Do It Again (Original Mix)
LaZebra - Mind Tricks (Justin Faust Remix)
Childish Gambino - Heartbeat (Justin Faust Remix)

Episode 16 - Nickeljob Complaint Department

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:40:39 -0400

The gang is back and recording for your ears. This episode DJ Kid Tronic, Mizz Evez, and Kid A had a chance to sit down and chat about the “pressing play” controversy, the upcoming Mad Decent Block Party, people’s sense of entitlement, and Pokketmixer. Kid A finishes off the podcast with a mix to please your senses.

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Tracklisting

Justin Martin - Don’t Go (DJ Version)
Paolo Rocco - Move Body Move Forward (Original Mix)
slok - roots (Original Mix)
dOP - Kisses (Original Mix)
Rodriguez Jr - Ocean Drive (Original Mix)
Maceo Plex - Deez Nuts (Original Mix)
And.Id - Black Mamba (Original Mix)
Daniel Steinberg - Joy & Happiness (Original Mix)

Episode 15 - Natasha Fox

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:21:41 -0400

We’re back!! After a month hiatus while Kid A was finishing his trip to Europe, he’s back in Canada and ready to record. DJ Kid Tronic and Kid A are back and bringing you a new episode.

This episode we see DJ Kid Tronic and Kid A have a great chat with Natasha Fox about the Atlanta club scene, some DJ horror stories, and what keeps her entertained. She also provides our first dubstep guestmix.

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Tracklisting:

Borgore - Cry Me A River
RoughMath ft. Baptist - Catch And Take
Rameses B feat. Charlotte Haining - I Need You
Metric - Collect Call (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)
16Bit - Boston Cream
Orson Bramley - The Shining Hour featuring Ryan Slack (Cottonmouth Remix)
SBTRKT feat. Little Dragon - Wildfire
Mayhem + Trench - Hustlin
Melamin & Wicked Sway - Smash
We Are Scientist - Ghouls (Tha New Team Remix)
Burial - Ashtray Wasp