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Matthew Dekay, Ben Brown, Seneca, Nick Stoynoff@ S...

I’ll be performing at Soundbar in Chicago on Friday,  September 11th with Matthew Dekay.  This is a joint event that is also the celebration of Audio Logic Recordings‘ 2 Year Anniversary, with additional  DJ sets from Chicago DJ/producers and Audio Logic Recording Artists Seneca , Nick Stoynoff, and myself.

If you’re in Chicago and would like to get in on my guest list, email info@djbenbrown.com and I will hook you up.

Thanks to all involved with this event:

• Audio Logic
• React Presents
• Relode
• Exact Events

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The Funky Bastard – Koalas For Breakfast Do...

This EP is out today, which includes my “Toasted Koalas” Remix and fellow Windy City producer,Nick Stoynoff’s superb mix.

With remixes from Ben Brown & Nick Stoynoff : Support from James Zabiela, Blake Jarrell, Chloe, Eelke Kleijn, Glenn Morrison, Stel & more!

You can grab it here. Samples are also available on djbenbrown.com -> The Funky Bastard – Koalas For Breakfast (Ben Brown Remix)

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Chinstroke / 151 DJ Feedback + Reviews

Reviews of Chinstroke & 151

Out now on Audio Logic : http://www.beatport.com/labels/audio+logic+recordings.

Good to see some support on this EP.  Thanks to everyone.

DJ Reviews:

Andre Solaris – Wow! Ben doensn’t dissapoint. 151 is totally up my alley…dark alley. 9/10

Blake Jarrell - Chinstroke is Good Stuff! 8/10

Bs As Deep – Thanks for the EP. Both tracks are good but my favorite is 151! You have my full support 8/10

Christopher Manik – Cool tracks! 151 has an old school flavor it. Nice stuff from Ben as usual. 8/10

Flash Brothers – Supporting Chinstroke 7/10

Harry Lemon – Supporting 151. 7/10

Jaytech – Really liking both of these – thanks! 8/10

Kev O’Brien – Chinstroke is right on the money. 151 is not really my style as much, but has a big peak hour energy which I can see a lot of people liking. 4/5

Luke Porter – I love Chinstroke, fucking chunky as hell! 8/10

Mashtronic – Chinstroke is awesome. Will hammer this for sure. 9/10

Matt Rowan - Really enjoying both tunes. Big peak time stuff from Ben… well done! 8/10

Mike Hiraztka – Chinstroke is really nice, cool groove, some great sounds and as always Ben’s production is excellent. 8/10

Nico Heins – Chinstroke is a monster! The spacious, heavy groove and elusive lead makes this a peak time bomb not to be messed with! 9/10

Row – Ben delivered once again. Both tracks are great productions and Chinstroke will be in the bag for my next gigs! 9/10

Sasha Le Monnier – 151 is certainly rolling along with a rather FAT, Hypnotic sound… sweet! Chinstroke is a lovely track for warming up with… sweet stuff! 4.5 / 5

Seneca – Chinstroke is one of my favorite releases to date! 9/10

Shawn Michaels - Solid production. 151 is a BOMB! 9/10

Stefan (Progressive-World.at) – Chinstroke is awesome! Proper dance floor stuff which will manage to do some damage on the floors worldwide! 151 is amazing as well! That’s the way progressive house should sound! 9/10

The Funky Bastard - Supporting Chinstroke 7/10

Thomas Sagstad - Bouncy, I like it! Chinstroke is my choice.

Topher Jones – 151 is a really nice tune. Liked it the first time I heard it! 7/10

Tyler Hampton – Chinstroke is massive! Really groovy stuff… it will definitely get some plays from me. 9/10

More DJ Support

Spesh (Jondi & Spesh) (USA)
(Loöq Records, Loöq Radio, Qoöl, Jondi & Spesh)

“chinstroke is cool. big room house”

Chloe Harris (USA)
(further, b-sides, proton radio, litheum, machine agency, djdownload)

“Another great release from Ben.” – 4.0 / 5

DiscoJunk (USA)
(Relentless Beats, House 7340, Myst, Event Vibe, London West)

“Nice EP, Chonstroke track is good”

Chris Drifter (Hungary)
(SoundTribe Rekords, Plastic Fantastic, Existence, Pure.Fm, Danceradio.Gr)

“Ben Brown drops another bomb with this release. Love the energy behind these tracks.” – 4.5 / 5

Dirty [M] (USA)
(Solvent Entertainment, www.thebeat713.com)

“Chinstoke is absolute peak time gem” – 4.0 / 5

PaavoU (Estonia)
(www.clubeden.ee, www.clubliverpool.ee, www.djclub.ee, www.dps.ee)

“liking the parts with the weirder melodies in Chinstroke, blends nicely into the chunky parts. Nice mix of styles on 151, housey elements, trancey drive and a 303 ” – 4.5 / 5

Nosmo v Kris B (USA)
(Armada, Baroque, Nightshade Music, DI.fm, Protonradio.com)

“Chinstroke is great, rolling with a nice electro edge. ” – 4.0 / 5

Ben Coda (UK)
(Overcast, Toes in the Sand, Polytechnic Recordings)

“Another solid release from Ben Brown. Consistently badass. ” – 4.0 / 5

Ray Mack (USA)
(DI.fm, ETN.fm, Snazzy Recordings, Boilerhouse Recordings, afterhoursdjs.org, Episode Jakarta)

“Love chinstroke, techy drums and percussion while the melodies are progressive, makes it fantastic. I charted this guy this month, lets see what happens next month. Great job” – 4.5 / 5

Peter McGill (N. Ireland)
(Freaks Culture Records, Monu Digital, Twister Tunes, Forza Records)

“That chinstroke track is massive!!!” – 5.0 / 5

Roell Sapphire (Netherlands)
(Magnitude Recordings, Stuccato Fusion)

“”151″ is a bomb! with a hard driving beat and bass and some twisted sounds on top….. i love it!” – 4.5 / 5

Jim_Star (Canada)
(www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound)

“Excellent work again by Ben Brown. ” – 4.0 / 5

Aaron Lee (USA)
(Giant Squid Recordings/Ultramusique/Nightshade Records/Twenty40 Nightlife/Pure.FM)

“151..is certainly rolling along with a rather FAT, Hypnotic sound..sweet. Chinstroke lovely tracks for warming up woith..sweet stuff!” – 4.5 / 5

Sasha Le Monnier (UK)
(Source Of Gravity/Ascension Records/Nightshade Music /Balkan Connection/Pangea Recordings/Bellarine)

“Chinstroke is right on the money, niiice. 151 not really my style as much, but has a big peak hour energy which I can see a lot of people liking.” – 4.0 / 5

Kev Obrien (USA)
(Stranjj Recordings | ProgressiveHouse.com | ExposureNYC | Proton Radio )

“Great ep with some interesting tunes. Chinstroke is a nice funky piece and 151 is an upbeat tune with a trance edge to it.” – 4.0 / 5

Jehr (USA)

“Really great progressive sounds with elements of tech ! Fantastic vibe!” – 5.0 / 5

Streamteck (Ukraine)
(Dance radio Kiss FM/Club Saxon(Kyiv)/ Relax recordings/)

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Cat’s Meow – Chicago – Ben Brown...

Cat’s Meow Chicago

Ben Brown and Seneca

Cats Meow - Chicago - Ben Brown and Seneca

February 12, 2009

Seneca - DJ/Producer djseneca.com

Fellow DJ/Producer/Label Honcho Seneca and I will be performing live DJ sets on Thursday Feb 12, 2009 at Cat’s Meow Lounge in Chicago.  Join us as Seneca will be showcasing some great new music from his label, Audio Logic Recordings.

I will be testing out some of my newest productions as well as a few tracks off my upcoming “HiDef” Mix CD, which is coming out this April.

I had a great time a few weeks ago playing with Mazi at Cat’s Meow , so come out and join Seneca and I as we bring our unique sound to the West Town lounge.

Admission is free. 1opm-2am

Cat’s Meow || 2700 W. Chicago Ave || Chicago, IL || 773-489-6998

Links:

• Cats Meow Chicago
• Seneca
• Audio Logic

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WMC 2009: Audio Logic pres “HiDef” Boa...

Audio Logic Presents :

HiDef Party Cruise

Official Launch Party : “HiDef” Compilation by Ben Brown

Miami Winter Music Conference  2009

Audio Logic - HiDef Party Cruise - WMC 2009 Miami

Join myself and other great new talent at the 2009 Audio Logic Yacht Party on Saturday March 28th. We’ll be rocking out on the 300 person Aqua party yacht in celebration of the release of my HiDef mix compilation on Audio Logic. Its looking to be a great party! Tickets are available here

Artists Performing:

• Ben Brown
• Christopher Manik
• Seneca
• Tyler Hampton
• Topher Jones
• Chris Walsh
• Nick Stoynoff
• Tom deLaubenfels

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

RSVP to the Event on Facebook

Are you coming? Let me know in the comments below