Artist Spotlight: Dawn of Dstar Designs (Texas)

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Did you have training for event design? How did you get your start?

I’ve always been into art, since I could walk & hold crayons. I started working in the event industry at age 17 making 2D & 3D art, props & backdrops for one of the foremost sought after event companies in Dallas & across the world. It only flourished from.

Embodied Awakening stage

How would describe your styling?

I would say my style would be a modern animated feel. Something a little whimsical, expressionistic & fun is what I aim for typically.

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Not only have you designed for events but you do print as well, do you find yourself using similar elements in both formats?

Well, considering I have differing clientele that’s hard to say. Some things I create are ethereal, some techy, some organic – so, really it just depends on the mood/ideas I’m given in the inception of the project. I love working with my hands & my creative energies – you can find out more at: dawndreyer.carbonmade.com/

stage at Quarantined III

A common thread from your dance music events is the use of UV reactive elements, what is yr favorite go-to material?

My favorite go-to material… that’s tricky. I use quite a bit of foamcor, ½” foam, wood, spray paints, etc. I’d say generally I use UV spray paints a lot as they’re easy to use & time efficient.

Screen surround for Inside Image

What has been your best or most memorable design-related encounter?

They each hold a special place w/in my designer heart but, a couple that stand out are the 3D gas mask & a 6’ dimensional Biohazard piece I designed & produced for Fully Funktional events. I like to incorporate lights into my design & some high reactive elements mixed with texture.

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What has been your best or most memorable design-related encounter?

They each hold a special place w/in my designer heart but, a couple that stand out are the 3D gas mask & a 6’ dimensional Biohazard piece I designed & produced for Fully Funktional events. I like to incorporate lights into my design & some high reactive elements mixed with texture.

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Interview: Fractal Cowboys ॐ Tantrumm Rec/Alpha Centauri ॐ California

Just now getting caught up with being off the grid for 3 days. Here is some video from the Taurus birthday party. I am physically exhausted from hearing Dylanen then after his set he stopped the music, looked at Quzar & said, “Now with my friend.” It was ON! Thanks to Apophena for this video of Fractal Cowboys.

You’ve performed in Texas several times, what are you looking forward to this May?

d::i am looking forward to eating breakfast tacos, and the nice weather. the parties in texas are great fun, and the crew there is easily the best outside of california :)
q:: lone star light and playing for the home crowd!

Tell me about how Fractal Cowboys started?

d::
we met in austin, and moved to san francisco to pan for gold. quasar became immortal, and the rest is well documented history.
q:: We were both doing stand-up comedy and, little did we know, we were both using the same stage name: The Facial Crowbar Guy. After collaborating on a boiled chicken franchise called Fractured Chicken we thought, hey, let’s start a nudist colony! And The Freckled Crotches was a runaway success. Then we got hit by a meteor and The Fractal Cowboys were born!

One of the biggest events is Boom Festival, how what that experience for you?
d::
portugal is really a great country, and boom festival is the woodstock of the nineties. very many cultures coming together.
q:: I could have stayed for another week! It is great hanging with a bunch of freaks from everywhere. It is fun to play on a big system, though it is tougher to connect with the dancefloor.

The music that I’ve heard has a crazy cosmic sound, have you ever had an alien experience?

d::
aliens took dylan in a spaceship, and taught him how to do stuff. if only he could remember. we both saw a ufo together at burningman
q:: i thought I was an alien for a while, then I realized I was just watching ALF. He’s got funny hair.

What can yr fans expect from you coming up?

d::
we are just finishing a new album, which has been heavily 70′s influenced. return to west psy. and we are constantly trying to deepen the bass, and widen the groove,.
q:: We play live remix arrangements of our songs and also improvise new material, though we do mix in some of our studio tracks as well. Basically our setup is tuned to maximize transference of vibe between dancer and music.

Do you have any shout outs?

d::

http://partybabas.blogspot.com/

q:: rrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwrrrrrr!

Thanks for yr time!
Ally

q:: thanks for having us! let’s make a crop circle!!!!


Download Now: Markos – Chillantinou Morningside Tribe // UFO – Texas

 

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Chillatinous ( v/a mix ) 

Always enjoy hearing an Markos (aka Opie) set! There is always a very quite sensitive mood that just is waiting for something, it’s a hugely emotional experience. Maybe it’s the FULL MOON tonight? Nope, it’s the way Opie creates his sets to have a drawn out cinematic delivery. This starts off with a very well known Sneaker Pimps track just to pull you in that nostaglic state then you’re in – and go down worm holes of chill, trip hop, glitched sounds. He’ll be playing this NEXT week for Big Chris’s Birthday in East Texas at Armadillo Acres. RSVP to the FB event: Atrium Obscurum hosts Big Chris’s Birthday Bash.


Download this: Murciélago [Wiquid Liquid Rec/Pinealiens] – Texas

Murciélago - Prakriti 2.9.13 (DJ Set) (Free Download)

Murciélago – Prakriti 2.9.13 (DJ Set) (Free Download)

Looking forward to hearing Murcielago in about a WEEK at the 3 days and 2 night party to celebrate a Taurus. For more details you can read the posting of this event in East Texas, Atrium Oscurum Presents a Taurus celebration. To RSVP for event join the FB event: AO Presents a Taurus Celebration


Community Love: John Walker

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This past week I’ve been had John Walker in my thoughts. I met him on a dance floor such a long time ago. I’ve meet many folks on dance floors but he stands out as he has been a very positive person through out the time I’ve known him. One of the very first time I talked to him we had a conversation like I’ve know him forever. I have an extremely playful personality & I heighten sense of humor border-line wacky. John has a killer sense of humor. I can crack jokes with John & my side will be hurting. Not only does John have a this fun personality but he has a way of always bring people to be their best.

I remember talking to him long before I even decided to make this site a music related blog & he was supportive of it & added some ideas. It’s that constant positive feed back that the community needs. Community love is something that he has constantly offered & I’m so happy that my path has crossed his over the past 10 years. John has been a major supportive of so many people here in Dallas that this past week it has been amazing to see the same community that John has given to and supported come back & show him a lot of love.

A week ago John was in a car accident and has spend the last week in the hospital. Even if you don’t know John personally, it would mean the world to me & all his friend and family to donate anything towards him being able to fully heal as his wife and 3 kids stand with him. It will be a long road to recovery. Click this link to donate directly to the John Walker’s family: http://www.gofundme.com/2for2w

There will also be events coming up to help raise funds for the Walker Family this month.

04/06: Wake Up John Walker @ Icenhauers in Austin, TX (Donations accepted)

https://www.facebook.com/events/526976704011874/

4/12: The Come Up @ Eden Lounge

https://www.facebook.com/events/283280948469216/ (Donations accepted)

4/12: Deep Waters @ Muddy Waters

http://www.facebook.com/events/347493615370385/ (20% of bar sales will be donated / donations accepted)

4/13: Love Rich @ Zubar

https://www.facebook.com/events/169007696587434/ (Percentage of bar sales will be donated / donations accepted)

4/13: Entice @ Absinthe Lounge & Cigar Bar

https://www.facebook.com/events/489654527766467/ (Manned donation area)

4/20: Abby’s 30th b-day/benefit for the Walkers at the Crown & Harp (Donations accepted)

https://www.facebook.com/events/521162127917492

4/20: John’s Birthday party @ Zubar

https://www.facebook.com/events/487041584688978/ (Donations accepted)

4/27: WWJWD? (What Would John Walker Do? – Walker Family Fundraising Event)

https://www.facebook.com/events/493177724081584/

I’ve included a mix of John’s for this just because it has become obvious this past week as how music ties us all.