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Bring the Campout to Your Backyard with This “Dirtybird Couchout” Party Package from Of The Night
With livestreams dominating the music industry during the pandemic era, one company is striving to make the viewing experience more memorable for all the ravers missing festivals. Of the Night has partnered with Dirtybird to make it feel as if you are back at The Birdhouse on the shores of the Modesto Reservoir. They’ve curated the ultimate party package that you can order to be dropped off at your doorstep right in time for “Dirtybird Couchout,” a seven-day livestream experience from October 2nd to 8th that serves as the virtual edition of Dirtybird Campout. The packages begin at $150 and include all the essentials to compete in your favorite Dirtybird activities. The bundle has tie-dye materials, potato sacks, drink floaties for your bathtub 5K race, and...
Dirtybird Reveals Stacked “Couchout” Virtual Performances: See the Full Lineup
Every year in Northern California, thousands of Dirtybird diehards gather for the annual Dirtybird Campout festival. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, that gathering can’t take place in 2020. Luckily, Dirtybird has things covered via the power of the Internet. The label has just announced its lineup for “Couchout,” this year’s livestream stand-in for the annual campout, and it’s a big one indeed. Viewers will be treated to sounds across the spectrum of electronic music, with performers from the Dirtybird label and beyond. DJ sets from house heavyweights such as Carl Craig, Mark Knight, Marc Houle, and Walker & Royce are sure to be a big hit, and a healthy helping of bass will be served up by the likes of Ed Rush & Optic...
Dirtybird is Hosting a Mix Competition to Win a DJ Set at Upcoming Virtual Festival
Ever dream about performing at one of Dirtybird‘s world-famous music festivals? You’re in luck, because Claude VonStroke‘s renowned label has hatched a mix competition for DJs to perform at “Dirtybird Couchout,” Dirtybird’s forthcoming livestream event that was developed to replace the brand’s beloved Campout event. VonStroke, the label’s esteemed founder and papa bird, will help judge the contest and choose a winner. DJs who’d like to take a quack at the contest (see what I did there?) can submit their sets via OnNow.tv. Participating artists will have to create and submit a 30-60 minute YouTube video of themselves DJing a Dirtybird Campout-themed set as well as an accompanying tracklist. The top ten finalists will be reviewed...
Dirtybird Launches “Dirtybird Live” TV Network with Ten New Shows Every Week
Dirtybird is breaking new ground in the livestream space with a particularly ambitious new project. The beloved label has just announced the launch of Dirtybird Live, giving fans a full dedicated channel of programming that will include more than just music. Dirtybird Live will launch will ten new original shows, and they have no plans to stop there as fans are already being encouraged to pitch ideas of their own. The programs will feature familiar faces from the Dirtybird label in a variety of formats such as talk shows, comedy sketches, and, of course, live music performances. Things are expected to go a little off the rails on this network as the current program set is being described as “as bizzaro as you’d hoped for.” A closer look reveals a wonky lineup of show...
Dirtybird Postpones CampINN Due to COVID-19 Concerns, Announces Rescheduled 2021 Dates
Dirtybird‘s forthcoming CampINN festival in Orlando, Florida is the latest to feel the unrelenting wrath of COVID-19, which continues to stomp on the daisies of the live music industry. The venerated house music label announced the event back in January 2020. Dirtybird representatives took to Twitter to share the news. “There was absolutely nothing we wanted more than to reunite in Florida with you,” they wrote before divulging the fest’s rescheduled dates. “We are sad to announce that we are postponing [CampINN] until May 14-17, 2021. Thank you for your love and support, see you in May.” Current ticket-holders with a “Thursday Early Arrival Upgrade” will automatically receive a $20 food and beverage voucher to use at...
Watch Protesters Chant to a Dirtybird Song in Detroit, the Birthplace of Techno Music
Following a sweeping music industry blackout on Tuesday, June 2nd, a litany of record labels, streaming services, brands, and artists have implemented robust programs and donated millions of dollars to organizations fighting for racial equality and justice following George Floyd’s death. As nationwide protests continue to mount, many in the dance music community have made their efforts to support the Black Lives Matter movement known. One such supporter is Dirtybird, the beloved house and techno label that has grown to become one of the biggest tastemakers in electronic music. At a recent protest in Detroit, activists marched through the streets and chanted while using a Dirtybird song as a soundtrack, prompting the label to react on Twitter. “People protesting with o...
Dance Music’s Top Livestream Events: May, 2020
Just because you’re stuck at home, that’s no reason to let those dance moves get dull. Our prescription? A deep feet-first dive into a dancefloor, of course! There’s no shortage of phenomenal livestreams to enjoy this month either. For a dance fan wading through the sea of options, it’s enough to feel like swimming in cement boots, but don’t fret—we can help. Put your feet up and peruse some of the best below. With this handy guide, we’ve hand-picked our favorites for your listening pleasure. It may be true that there’s less to do at home while we wait out the COVID-craze, but with heavy-hitters like Diplo, Dada Life, and VNSSA pumping out steady streams with new music, May is still absolutely packed with plenty to be hyped about. Credit: Courtesy of Wuki Global Dance Digi...
