Discobelle.net and DJ Neoteric present… THE MYSTERY MIX!

What happens when you unleash a MONSTER of a mixtape, filled with unreleased tracks from many of the biggest names and labels in the game, and a few unknown future stars? Generally everyone hits Google in a frenzied attempt to track down the whole playlist. But, what if one had to do more work to find out just what these tracks were? Welcome to The Mystery Mix, an internet scavenger hunt for music fiends!

The hunt for the tracklist of The Mystery Mix starts today and continues until the puzzle is solved. Over time, we will be revealing clues to help listeners figure out the tracklisting. For example, we may twitter a YouTube clip of one of the songs being played live, or drop a hint within a blog post on Discobelle. You may find a mention about a song in question on the website of one of the labels involved, or have to go digging around MySpace or Facebook to find the answer you’re looking for!

As fun as this is for any die hard music fan, we’ve got to reward you for all your hard work, so we have put together a massive prize pack for the winner! We have a $100 gift certificate from the fine folks at Mishka NYC, and a brand new Sony Ericsson W995 cell phone, courtesy of Sony Ericsson!!

TO ENTER:

1. Download the Mystery Mix (direct link)

2. Do some investigating and start piecing the tracklist together
3. Send your complete tracklisting to mysterymix@discobelle.net. The first fully correct answer wins the prize!

Mystery Mix Tracklist

01. Track 1 (0:05 – 2:30)
02. Track 2 (2:31 – 5:49)
03. Track 3 (5:50 – 9:07)
04. Track 4 (9:08 – 12:35)
05. Track 5 (12:36 – 15:07)
06. Track 6 (15:08 – 17:19)
07. Track 7 (17:20 – 19:37)
08. Track 8 (19:38 – 21:51)
09. Track 9 (21:52 – 24:35)
10. Track 10 (24:36 – 26:04)
11. Track 11 (26:05 – 28:29)
12. Track 12 (28:30 -30:29)
13. Track 13 (30:30 – 33:33)
14. Track 14 (33:34 – 36:22)
15. Track 15 (36:23 – 40:24)
16. Track 16 (40:25 – 43:47)
17. Track 17 (43:48 – 47:36)
18. Track 18 (47:37 – 50:50)
19. Track 19 (50:51 – 54:50)
20. Track 20 (54.55 – 58:20)
21. Track 21 (58:21 – 61:18)
22. Track 22 (61:19 – 66:03)
23. Track 23 (66:04 – 67:55)
24. Track 24 (67:56 – 71:00)
25. Track 25 (71:01 – 75:07)
26. Track 26 (75:08 – END)

Now that you’ve got the idea, there’s a bit of info to get you started after the jump:

The Mystery Mix is the brainfart of Vancouver DJ, Producer and A&R Neoteric. Neo’s no stranger to Discobelle, having appeared many times over the years, and is well known for his taste making and forward thinking DJ sets. You may also know him as the A&R for the mighty Dubsided Records, home to Switch, Jesse Rose, Herve and others, among them his first signings; Nadastrom and Renaissance Man. We asked him a few questions in an attempt to figure out how he came up with such an incredible idea.

DB: So what inspired you to put together this Mystery Mix?

NEO: Well, quite frankly, I’m a music junkie and a workaholic, and am constantly on the hunt for new and exciting sounds. Over the years I’ve gotten some amazing demos from doing A&R for Dubsided, and networking with like minded artists from around the world. It’s come to the point where I’ve got more good music than I know what to do with – my sets constantly update, and I really like finding new talent and exposing it the best I can. My past mixes have always included songs well in advance of them catching on, and are generally full of exclusives and tracks from up and coming talent. I decided to do this mix to not only feature big tracks from some huge artists, but to more importantly feature some quality tracks from lesser known producers and remixers.

DB: But why not just release the mix with a tracklisting?

NEO: That’s the easy way! Then the mix is forgotten about shortly after. I wanted to make an interactive challenge for people to really look into who’s making the music, what labels are supporting the artists, and who’s on the come up. Sometimes it’s so easy to just click download, and you learn nothing about the artists who’ve made the tracks. This contest will force you to get familiar with the people making and releasing the music. As a result I hope it brings tons of awareness to the artists, remixers and labels.

DB: So how do you expect people will be able to figure out the tracks, if they are unreleased, or from unknown producers?

NEO: People are up on their tracks these days! There are whole forums dedicated to track IDs, and theres nothing like a youtube clip of a crazy new song to send people into a frenzy. I’ve made sure that almost all of the tracks are from upcoming releases and many are from established, big names and labels in the games. If you’re familiar with many of the artists featured on Discobelle and other blogs you’ll do just fine. Couple that with the clues that we will be dropping over time and it shouldn’t be long before some resourceful person figures it out. I’ll also be sure to keep an eye on the comments on the site and on other forums to get an idea of how people are doing with it. If help is needed, it will come.

DB: Well, where exactly will this help come from?

NEO: Sooo many places! Many of which will be revealed over time, but to start you should certainly check out www.discobelle.net and www.djneoteric.com . From there I’d highly suggest keeping a close eye on our Twitter, Myspace and Facebook pages. Maybe I’ll post a clue in my Facebook status? Maybe we’ll twitter a cryptic clue, or a link you should check out. Maybe there was a track that was previously featured on a Discobelle post? On those sites, you’ll be able to find links to almost every site you’d need to investigate. Here’s a full list of sites you should check out to get you started!

Discobelle.net – WEBSITE TWITTER FACEBOOK MYSPACE

Neoteric – WEBSITE TWITTER FACEBOOK MYSPACE WHITE LIGHT MIXES

Mishka NYC - WEBSITE

“”When doing this mix, I decided to take it a little slow. I have been running low on energy due to our weather up in Alaska. This could be perfect for a slow day or when you are not done partying at 5-6am in the morning!”"

1. Javelin – Vibrationz
2. Bogdan Irkuk – Foreign Tongues
3. CFCF – Invitation To Love
4. Washed Out – New Theory
5. Marvin Gaye – Heavy Love Affair (The Revenge Rework)
6. Desire – If I Cant Hold You (Vocal Mix)
7. Kashifa – Help Yourself To My Love (The Revenge New Jersey Soul Mix)
8. Woolfy vs. Projections – Return of Starlight (Invisible Conga People Remix)
9. Skyy – First Time Around (Cosmo Vitelli Edit)
10. Bogdan Irkuk – Jewel of the Black Sea (Ultracity Remix)
11. Sandy Kerr – Thug Rock (M&M Mix)
12. Toney Lee – Reach Up
13. Canyon – Dancing on Slik
14. Christopher Wade – Be Still My Beating Heart
15. Omar – Feeling You (Henrik Schwarz New Mix)
16. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face (Larry Levan Remix)
17. Island And Holiday – Living

WHITE LIGHT 13 – Curtis Vodka (RIGHT CLICK, SAVE AS)

More Info on Curtis Vodka:
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Feel free to share and blog this mix, but please reference this page!

Also, just a reminder about Saturday, our first White Light party starring Kris Menace!!

You may have seen my Facebook statuses, mailouts, or twitter updates about the series, but now It’s time to make a post. This is the series Matty C and I have been championing over the past year. We’ve got an official dot com, and a blogger back end, so come check out the site!

You can download the entire series, now with direct links, and even a poll to vote for your favorite of the first 10 mixes. Each mix has a bit of info on the DJ and how they were feeling, or the mood they were trying to go for with the mix. I did Volumes 3, and 5, and I’ve got 2 or 3 more editions just waiting to be recorded right now. Volume 5 is my all time favourite mixtape I’ve ever done, and I feel it perfectly encompasses the spirit of the series (As does the classic Vol 1!) so check it out if you haven’t!

Be sure to check out the mixes from our amazing friends who have contributed, including: DJ Fashen, Curtis Vodka, Them Jeans, Smalltown DJs, Danny Daze and (thee) Mike B. We also have a STACKED line up of incoming guest mixes from some of the most talented DJs & producers in the world, and we’re just getting started! Head on over now and get hooked on the White Light!

www.whitelightmixes.com

from NickyDigital.com
Last week we Trouble & Bass‘ Drop The Lime spun up a rockabilly northern soul mix tape for your ears! This week we have DJ Neoteric mixin’ up’ jamz for us all the way from Vancouver!
Listen to the exclusive mix:
Pre Party Jamz | Volume 56 | DJ Neoteric
Please do not hot link this mix tape, instead us the link above.

DJ Neoteric on his mix:

“This mix is a collection of some of my favourite tracks, many of them from my high school years. Whether it was getting ready at home, pre-drinking with friends, or driving to party, these tunes hold a special place in my heart, so I was geeked to be able to put them all together. It may just be nostalgia but going out seemed so much more fun back then, full of new experiences and the unknown. I had to end it with ”Just a Lil Lovin“, early in the morning – a sure sign of a good party. Thanks Nicky for having me, and shouts out to Jess Jubilee and Bobby Brown! Hope you enjoy the mix”

Track List
01 – Wintersleep – Weighty Ghost
02 – Sweet Sable – Old Time’s Sake
03 – Devin the Dude – See What I Can Pull
04 – Domino – Ghetto Jam
05 – Rumble – Safe
06 – Dru Down – Can You Feel Me
07 – The Yardbirds – For Your Love
08 – Ice Cube – Really Doe
09 – James Brown – The Payback, Pt 1
10 – 6th Borough Project – Do It To the Max
11 – St Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your Heart
12 – White Town – Your Woman
13 – Roger Troutman – You Should Be Mine
14 – EPMD – Crossover
15 – UMC’s – Blue Cheese
16 – Special Ed – Come On Lets Move It
17 – Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
18 – Roy Aters – Running Away
19 – Escort – Starlight
20 – Suga Free & DJ Quik – Inside Out
21 – Talking Heads – Girlfriend Is Better
22 – Irfane feat Outlines – Just A Lil Lovin

DOWNLOAD PRE PARTY JAMZ MIX HERE!

Well, just got back from some gigs in Ontario. First stop was Hamilton, where 540 came through at Rokbar. Big up to Digi Snail Geoff for havin me! Friday I hit Elixir in club in Kingston, shout out to the Fraggle Rock DJs Yale and Doug. It was a slow night, so I didnt play my ‘normal’ set, but I figured why not play some dancefloor friendly jams for the people who were there. I played on a 57 and recorded my set, while I ingested about 30 fine beverages – thus, its not ‘perfect’ but I think I hold it down damn well on that devil’s sauce! Mostly mashups, uptempo dance stuff, and general club joints. Nothing too new or anything but if you’re lookin for something to listen to, check it out. I’m only going to post it on here, blog exclusive! haha

DJ Neoteric – Live @ Elixir (Kingston) July 31st, 2009

Sunday I played at The Drake for the D-Money long weekend bash, alongside Jokers of the Scene’s DJ Booth, and Nacho Lovers Scott Seewhale, and celebrated Lucie Tic’s birthday, who played a rad set as well! It was a great party, I played mostly demos and “shit that aint out yet” haha, and it was really well recieved, as I got SO many comments after, including heaps of praise from the other DJs and Diggy the Don. Felt really fuckin good. Anyways…

Back in Vancouver for a day before we head out to the INFAMOUS Shambhala Music festival. This is one of the craziest festivals in the world! Imagine 10-15,000 crazy partiers in the middle of nowhere, in the mountains, on a river, going wild for 4 days straight on 5 stages! We’re (Smoke & Mirrors) playing the Fractal Forest on Friday (6am), after Boy 8 Bit, and will be joined by our good homies Smalltown DJs, along with Jack Beats, Treasure Fingers, AC Slater, Kill The Noise, Craze, Wax Romeo and tons more im forgetting now. Check their website for more info

But the big news is we formed like voltron with Smalltown Romeo for a crazy mix, that we’ll have copies of at the festival and will post download links after the weekend! Check back for that soon!

Thats all for now! Check back soon for this mix, and links to 2 others coming in the next 2 weeks!

Oh, and Aug 14th, come to the Modern in Vancouver for the Tittsworth show! Gonna be wiiiild!

I started this a few weeks ago but got tied up and couldnt finish it off until recently. Here it is, lots of new bangers. One of the heaviest mixes i’ve made. I think it flows pretty nice. This will be available on CD too with my 30 min mix for XM Radio show ‘In-Deed’ which will be posted here shortly

01 – The Mystery Jets – Hideaway (Switch Remix)
02 – The Presets – My People (D.I.M Remix)
03 – SLUTTT – Stop Copyin Me (Jokers of the Scene Remix)
04 – Jokers of the Scene – Yall Know the Name (Flosstradamus Remix)
05 – Goose – Bring It On (JFK Remix)
06 – Voodoo Chilli – Turn It Up (Jack It)
07 – Crookers – Knobbers
08 – South Rakkas Crew – Mad Again (Fake Blood Remix)
09 – The Count and Sinden – Beeper (Fake Blood Remix)
10 – Bart B.More – Killin It
11 – Matt Nordstrom – Ritalin
12 – The Black Ghosts – Face (Switch Remix)
13 – Dub Pistols – Open (Trevor Loveys Mix)
14 – Andy George – Big Dipper (Hijack Remix)
15 – Bulgarian & Spoek – Jack It Like a Zombie (Santiago and Bushido Remix)
16 – Foamo – Movin It Over Here
17 – VNDLSM – Low Pro
18 – Heartsrevolution – Switchblade (LA Riots Remix)
19 – Supreeme – Who We Are (Royal Rumble Remix)
20 – Buy Now – Body Crash (JFK Edit)
21 – Crookers – Thunderstruck

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Also, upcoming tour dates for this summer tour with U-tern. I think it might be called the Krushed Groove tour. May/June 2008

Make sure you cop his new EP the Cookie Jar Vol 2 @ Beatstreet.ca and check out his great blog at onedaylater.blogspot.com !