An Interview with Topher Jones + Snake Pit Ticket Giveaway
In less than one week, Chicago-based Producer/DJ, Topher Jones will be joining dance music superstars Diplo and Afrojack on stage at this year’s 2013 Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit concert. The Dankles recently sat down with Topher to discuss the upcoming event, his rise to stardom, and his current thoughts on dance music today. Continue reading to learn more about the...
![Major Lazer Workout Mix (May 2013) [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000048043850-5gi0d6-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Major Lazer Workout Mix (May 2013) [FREE DL]")
Major Lazer Workout Mix (May 2013) [FREE DL]
Yesterday, Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire, collectivly known as Major Lazer released their May workout mix. This time the dancehall crew brings you 45 minutes of none-stop music to keep you on your toes this week. It’s not that often that the Major Lazer crew releases mixes, but when they do, you can bet that...
Earthquake Feat. Dominique Young Unique – DJ Fresh Vs. Diplo
Due for release sometime next year is DJ Fresh’s newest album, which has yet to be named. However in the mean time his first single on the album, “Earthquake”, that premiered on BBC Radio 1 on May 9th, 2013, by Zane Lowe will have to hold us over. This track is also featured in the...
![COCO - Gent and Jawns [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/320806_10101104967218886_82515875_n-290x290.jpg "COCO - Gent and Jawns [FREE DL]")
COCO – Gent and Jawns [FREE DL]
Its been almost a month since Gent and Jawns took over Diplo & Friends BBC radio show and proceeded to deliver a mix that we’re still listening to without mercy. Billy the Gent and Long Jawns straight flexed over a 60 minute period; playing moombahton, trap, and hip-hop tracks in an arrangement of true brillance. During...
Murdaaa – 12th Planet and Mayhem
What happens when two well-established dubstep heavyweights come together to produce an EP in the current age of electronic music? You have yourself the same bass sound with the addition of some crisp snares, synth symphonies, and a dash of some 808. Essentially what 12th Planet and Mayhem have created is one damn good two...
![Love Sosa (RL Grime Remix) - Chief Keef [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000047042457-4wqrkr-t200x200.jpg "Love Sosa (RL Grime Remix) - Chief Keef [FREE DL]")
Love Sosa (RL Grime Remix) – Chief Keef [FREE DL]
I’m not sure why no one has come up with this yet (and excuse me if I’m misinformed) but I feel that if artists release any type of musical content on Friday then it should be available for the low price of Free 99. With Friday being the official start of the weekend for many,...
![The Dankles April 2013 Charts [Top 20 Posts]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/aprilchart-290x290.png "The Dankles April 2013 Charts [Top 20 Posts]")
The Dankles April 2013 Charts [Top 20 Posts]
We at The Dankles just recently we came to the conclusion that we should be supplying you with the top posts from each month. After all, we do post a lot of music everyday and sometimes things slip through the cracks. Aside from our weekly posts, you’ll have 20 tracks, EPs and mixes to browse...
![Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Lineup [EVENT INFO]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11725_549617438394945_1855609149_n-290x290.jpg "Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Lineup [EVENT INFO]")
Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Lineup [EVENT INFO]
If you’re familiar with Mad Decent or the Mad Decent Block Parties then you should be fully aware that these parties are some of Summer’s best. Last year’s Chicago stop ended quickly due to serve overcapacity and near riot situations, and this just reflects how wild these parties will be this Summer. This Summer, Mad Decent...
![Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) - CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/artworks-000046235527-wnprjk-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) - CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]")
Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) – CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]
Everybody likes to hang with people that know how to have a bit of fun. Someone that can bring about a bit of excitement, laughter and downright chaos is just good company to be around. Though I do not know them personally, I feel that the aforementioned characteristics and more can be observed in real life...
![Free The Universe - Major Lazer [Album Review]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/music-major-lazer-free-the-universe-artwork-1365455276-290x290.jpg "Free The Universe - Major Lazer [Album Review]")
Free The Universe – Major Lazer [Album Review]
At last the day has come! The highly anticipated sophomore release from the Major Lazer crew has finally been unleashed. For those that are new to Major Lazer, their crew consists of Diplo, Walshy Fire, Jillionaire and two very talented stage dancers. Since the departure of Switch (a founding member with Diplo) and their original...
![Living Room (feat. Dan Gerous) - TWRK [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/artworks-000045293601-81a79a-original-290x290.jpg "Living Room (feat. Dan Gerous) - TWRK [FREE DL]")
Living Room (feat. Dan Gerous) – TWRK [FREE DL]
Leave it to a duo based out of Norway to come out of virtually no where and flip the trap game upside down in a relatively short amount of time. Though we don’t know much about them, TWRK blew up on the scene a few days ago after releasing quite the remix to Diplo and...
![Jah No Partial (Skream Remix) - Major Lazer [STREAM]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/images.jpeg "Jah No Partial (Skream Remix) - Major Lazer [STREAM]")
Jah No Partial (Skream Remix) – Major Lazer [STREAM]
With the hype surrounding Major Lazer and their much anticipated Free The Universe album at an all-time high, I think it’s safe to say the music world as a whole is at attention with the April 16th release date being 4 days away. We at The Dankles have followed the project over the course of 2...
![Booty Drop - Diplo & TAI [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/artworks-000045002888-6fjvwt-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Booty Drop - Diplo & TAI [FREE DL]")
Booty Drop – Diplo & TAI [FREE DL]
Is there anything Diplo can’t do these days? The head-hancho at Mad Decent, producer on Snoop Lion’s new album, the man behind Major Lazer, constant collaborator and cultural curator are all titles Diplo has acquired recently. If there is a new genre, sound or vibe, Diplo will be there to explore and try his hand...
![LAZER STRIKES BACK Vol. 4 - Major Lazer [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7t1a_mixtapevol4web1newsletter-290x290.jpg "LAZER STRIKES BACK Vol. 4 - Major Lazer [FREE DL]")
LAZER STRIKES BACK Vol. 4 – Major Lazer [FREE DL]
We thought all was said and done a few weeks ago when we reported that Major Lazer‘s “Lazer Stikes Back” compilation series had come to an end. But unbeknownst to us, the trio of Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Jillionaire had one more collection of tracks in the vault to unleash before Free The Universe is released...
![Bring In The Katz (Crookers Version) - KW Griff [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/482358_10151609349016019_609692995_n1-290x286.jpg "Bring In The Katz (Crookers Version) - KW Griff [FREE DL]")
Bring In The Katz (Crookers Version) – KW Griff [FREE DL]
Crookers continues to impress in 2013 with the release a track we’ve been waiting on since our time on Holy Ship. During Crookers second late night performance aboard the vessel, he dropped his version of “Bring In The Katz” while accompanied on stage by the likes of Skrillex, Major Lazer, Kill the Noise, and a...
