Justin Jay
Take a Look Inside Brownies & Lemonade’s Larger-Than-Life Lollapalooza Aftershow
Since appearing in the Los Angeles EDM scene in the mid-2010s, electronic music collective Brownies & Lemonade has grown exponentially—with a cult following to match. Known for their off-the-walls, if-you-know-you-know shows, they’ve hosted everything from underground pop-ups and open aux concerts to high-profile artist showcases and curated festival stages. The powerhouse brand’s latest stop was in Chicago at Lollapalooza, which was the first major multi-genre festival to surface since the onset of the pandemic. Following a July 30th stage takeover, B&L headed to Chop Shop for a sold-out July 31st aftershow that proved larger than life. With its packed audience, stacked lineup and multitude of merch-clad fans, one thing became instantly clear: ...
Fresh Pressed Reintroduces Festivals to the Pacific Northwest
My eyes were fixated on the Tacoma skyline as I lay on the sharp, prickly grass below the only shaded structure in the venue. Gazing out into the horizon, a silhouette of high rises framed the lonesome stage that would be the focus of the evening. Grappled by my surroundings, I was unaware of the impromptu game of Duck, Duck, Goose that had attendees cheering for the winner as she slid down to the ground. Nor was I aware of the spontaneous crowd that rose from the field to partake in a yoga session. All throughout the venue, mini beehives of activity sprung up, all in high spirits, waiting for the reverberation of the speakers to pull them to the dancefloor. Over an hour later, the crowd cheered on as the music finally returned to Haub Family Field. Nora En Pure performing...
Claude VonStroke and Justin Jay Debut Dirtybird White Label Series via Collaborative EP, “Oh”
As the music industry continues its swing back around to pre-pandemic normalcy, Dirtybird is at the heart of its anticipated return. Following last month’s sold-out Dirtybird CampINN in Orlando, and alongside news of a sold-out pre-sale for Dirtybird Campout, label founder Claude Vonstroke has returned with a surprise EP, Oh, with Justin Jay. Oh is a departure from tech house, finding the regular collaborators exploring various leftfield genres. The EP signals the beginning of a new white label series from Dirtybird, which Claude VonStroke shed some light on in a recent Instagram post. Jay, who also helms his own Fantastic Voyage imprint, is a familiar name with Dirtybird. The LA beatsmith charted several key releases with the label and is a regular at their...
TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, More to Perform at Dirtybird CampINN 2021: See the Full Lineup
As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many music festivals have announced their joyous returns after a year of unprecedented cancellations. One such event is the three-day Dirtybird CampINN, which has announced a stacked lineup for its grand debut in Orlando from May 14th to 17th. True to form, Dirtybird has recruited the finest in house music and beyond for the Orlando fest, which will operate at a reduced capacity in the name of public safety. Scheduled to perform are TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, Walker & Royce, Shiba San, VNSSA, Soul Clap and, of course, beloved Dirtybird co-founders Claude VonStroke and Worthy, among many others. CampINN’s Bird Bath stage will feature a flock of house music pioneers, including legendary Chicago producers Derr...
