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With ‘Aluminum Chair # 2,’ above, designer Michael Wolk revives simple, industrial furniture in a one-of-a-kind artform. It combines a piece from an old English chair and intersects that with a Parsons chair. The machined base creates an industrial look with Wolk’s full intention being to infuse the aluminum style with rustic elements.

According to Michael Wolk, “Anyone can create something functional, and anyone can create something beautiful — but true design will always accomplish both. We make design matter in the sense that it needs to be physical. It transcends fantasy and speculation; it is exciting and inspiring, while remaining firmly grounded in the reality of time constraints and budget.” Price upon request. 305.576.2898 www.wolkdesign.com

Shoddy Lynn is a Hollywood based DJ/Producer that plays primarily techno/minimal, which her friends call EMO MINIMAL. She calls it bouncy techno.

She’s played along side some of the biggest names in the industry from Sander K, to Mike Monday and started dj-ing after seeing Danny Tenaglia play at Pacha NY. After that experience her life turned upside down and she became obsessed with electronic music. At the beginning she started playing alot of indy rock and electro fused house until she discovered the world of dark techno. Shoddy recently co produced her first album AVANT PUNK, which is out on itunes now, under IMPAKT records and is continuing to release music every day so we highly suggest you check it out.

Highlights so far?
Highlights have been traveling and djing in places like Dubai and Miami and playing for crowds that love to hear my sound. Also, seeing the techno scene in LA grow with new parties and events taking over the town. I feel like LA is the new Ibiza. I can’t wait for this summer and what LA has in store for its electronic music lovers. (Cont. reading more after the jump)

Inspirations and or influences?                                                                          

I am influenced by clubs in general, the lights, sounds and amazing sound systems. I make music for big speakers…so every club influences my production skills and djing techniques.

Best part of wmc 09?
Djing at the Catalina for a day party. Meeting so many amazing djs that i usually just listen to and play their tracks, being able to share a drink with them and talk to them about the weather or whatever comes out at that moment. Miami brings everyone in one place for one week. its amazing that music can bring everyone to one spot to just chill out and hang with one another. Being surrounded by good vibes and good music for one week is always a blessing.

Favorite dj’s ?                                                                                                                   Sven Vath, Richie Hawtin,  & Danny Tenaglia.
They all know how to educate and open your eyes and ears to a sound you may never thought could exist. They are always thinking 10 steps ahead, they don’t abide by the rules. Rules SUCK! Sven plays records from 10 years ago, Richie knows how to ease anyone into techno. Danny is just Danny. You can’t beat doing the soul train at 9am in the morning with a bunch of Studio 54 dropouts.

Favorite venues in the world?
Cielo NY, best sound, best vibe.

Fabric London, sound sound sound!
in LA, id have to say Avalon, the sound there is epic. Its all about the music for them, and that makes me happy.

Favorite tracks of all time?
that is a VERY hard one. I don’t think i could say of all time, because its ever changing, but right now I’m pretty addicted to Drawing-Revisited by Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann, i also love all Guy Gerbers new stuff, its very melodic and big room techno with killer subs and that euphoric feeling that makes you just let go on the dance floor. I also just found a Bootleg Doors THE END track by Riva Starr its a killer. My favorites are always changing, so just keep up with my charts and that will give you a good idea of overall sound.

Dream collaboration for you?
Shoddy Lynn and Danny Tenaglia feat. Radiohead or Toy Dolls hahaha that would  be amazing!

Plans for 2009?
Continue creating music, work with djs and labels. Working on the music scene here in LA directly with people such as Compression and Droog, bringing minimal techno to LA in a BIG WAY. Travel, play in Europe hopefully soon. Working on finishing a full length album with Skyler (SHDWPLAY) my production partner. A 10-13 track album with alot of vocals and dark analog techno that no ones ever heard before. Very “EMO MINIMAL”  myspace.com/djshoddylynnvia 

Via… Leila @ ninunina.com

Found this in Miami during Art Basel – I think if MLK was around today he would be very proud. I also want to personally thank him for the extra day off I get every year for my birthday!

So as promised we deliver you the freshest electro music from this weekend at ART BASEL 08 Miami. We were lucky enough to check out MSTRKRFT rock a ridiculous 2 hour DJ set at the new lounge Heathrow and we are still feeling the after-effects (physically and psychologically). These 2 DJ’s, a little dirtier and harder than the average DJ duo, put on a high energy, sweat-drenched set at a nicer venue than they are probably used to.  I’ve seen them a number of times in NYC (Studio B, Webster Hall) and they still continue to impress me. The other times that I have seen them they didn’t play any of their original tracks, only remixed other songs. This time we got to hear all of their originals- Easy Love, Street Justice, The Looks – plus some funky remixes including takes on Justice, Crystal Castles, Bloody Beetroots, Surkin, Chromeo, Metric, NORE, and Wolfmother among others.

Check out a video of them @ Heathrows that night, we were just behind the camera dude who took this…

On Friday we spent the first half of the day on the beach which was infested with everything from jelly fish to fat, greasy Latin men and women yelling “Papi” this and “Papi” that. We later decided to head to the hotel pool bar and grab a quick drink when TNT decided to take a quick dip in the pool. He quickly realized half of the water was filled with chlorine and got out because his eyelashes began to disintegrate. The hotel bar as you can see looked as if we were stuck in Rwanda somewhere… and the guy standing in front didn’t speak a word of English. I really have to hand it to Starwood and The Sheraton Four Points for a job well done… (FYI we left you a little treat in the trash bin courtesy of Mr. Lones).

Thom Browne in Miami

Shortly after leaving the hotel we spotted none other than Thom Browne himself wearing those goofy cut off pants…. if you remember ‘the doc’ wrote about this a few weeks back.

Anyway, after spotting Mr. Shorty Pants and having lunch at a local book store, we decided to head over to Art Basel in the Design District. The first exhibit we hit was ‘Fashion Photo’ which specialized in photography of all kinds from around the world. The atmosphere itself was pretty insane. Tucked under a freeway overpass it was outfitted to the extreme as if you were at a runway show.

About 5 hours later… and after schmoozing our way into every show for free (thanks to yours truly) we decided to call it a day. Nemo and TNT headed back to their prestigious Four Points Sheraton Hotel, and I myself met up with our beloved tour guide who decided to show me the backsides of South Beach, and all it has to offer. Minus the grease.

The three of us will be heading to Miami this weekend showcase…and tho’ you might not hear from us for a couple days we promise to update you properly after the weekend. TNT will be analyzing Miami’s more colorful social aspects, Nemo will be attempting to find us an electro scene, and I personally will be searching Craigslist Miami for a “tour guide” to show us around.