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Video Game DJ Battle 2017

JoZu, a sublabel started by Dj CUTMAN focuses on new genres of EDM including happy hardcore, nightcore, and future funk. To get a feel for JoZu’s style, check out Dj CUTMAN’s live set from MAGFest’s Video Game DJ Battle.

The MAGFest Video Game DJ Battle is Dj CUTMAN’s live show mixing game remixes like Undertale with Nightcore and EDM at the greatest video game music festival in the world! These videos are a rare look into the legendary VGM and EDM rave which was started by Dj CUTMAN as an underground party in 2011.

It was brought to the MAGFest main stage in 2013, and instantly became a highlight of the festival lineup each year. Audiences of thousands rock out to a nonstop dance party featuring performances Grimecraft, Dj-Jo, A_Rival, Ben Briggs, and bLiNd.

This playlist includes an electro house set of video game music from James Landino, sound designer and composer for Harmonix, hard-hitting video game remixes from Mykah, a UK DJ and Producer. We have a set from 2ToneDisco producers from LA that make music with sound fonts and other game inspired samples. There is also a set of electro remixes and tracks from YouTuber legend The Living Tombstone.

ICYMI: Roundup of VGDJ’s NSP ‘Under the Covers’ coverage

ICYMI last week Videogamedj.com and Dj CUTMAN covered the hell out of NSP’s new album release ‘Under The Covers.’ Dj CUTMAN remixed ‘Samurai Abstinence Patrol’, and interviewed Ninja Brian of Ninja Sex Party about the upcoming album, the process of putting together their songs, and their studio/live backing band Tupperware Remix Party.

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Check out the videos below!
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Dj CUTMAN goes Under the Covers with Ninja Brian

Earlier this week, Dj CUTMAN was fortunate enough to catch up with Ninja Brian of Ninja Sex Party about his remix, NSP’s upcoming album of cover songs entitled ‘Under The Covers‘, and their new backing band Tupperware Remix Party.

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12 Days of MAGFest: Q&A with Pete Rain (You Bred Raptors?)

Hi Pete! So, first of all, tell me about a little about how the band got together.

We’re a three-piece. I play a custom 8-sting bass, we have a cellist and a drummer. Sometimes there’s a glockenspiel. We started in 2010-so that six years now, that makes me feel old. We started out by auditioning for the Music Underground Project in NYC. It’s a program that chooses musicians to play in New York subways. So we play all over New York, in subway stations like Grand Central. Seven drummers and two cellists later, we’re still here.
What’s playing in the subway like?
It’s a big workload. You pack up fifteen pounds of equipment and schlep it up three flights of stairs in all weather. We used to play at Penn Station but that was a lot—no one stops and listens. People are in a hurry at Penn Station, I can’t blame them. But at other spots, people will just hang out with you and miss a few trains just to watch you play. And that’s such a great feeling.
After doing this for so many years I can really tell when performers are outside playing simply for the joy of performance, or when they’re just trying to make a quick buck. And I think the audience can too, on a subconscious level. For me, it’s all about making that connection. I live for it.
How often does You Bred Raptors? play?
We play about 150 shows a year. We’ve been touring a lot in addition to shows in the city. It’s a lot, honestly. We will sell out in a second. I am so ready to move to Japan and do Coke commercials. We’ll do a Tampax commercial, whatever.  Anything. Anytime. If any of your readers call hook it up, just call me!

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