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Time for Las Vegas to get a dose of “deep, soulful, funk and dub-inspired dance/electronic music.” That’s what producer/DJ Miguel Migs says he’ll be bringing to the tables when his independent label, Salted Music, partners with the Palms for a pool party on September 5. The Independent Music Awards winner for best dance/electronic album had a candid tête-à-tête with the Weekly about the state of house music in Vegas.

How do you think the electronic-music scene in Vegas differs from your home base in San Francisco, or even the rest of the world?

For the most part, it’s no secret you cruise around Vegas and you hear the same music at every club. You hear the DJs playing almost the same commercial hits back to back to back. And the crowd loves it.

The hard part about Vegas is you get a lot of this more commercial crowd that doesn’t really give a shit or care about paying attention to quality, interesting, unheard, underground dance or electronic music. It’s difficult to sometimes get the response from the crowd and the vibe and the energy you might get other places in the world … I think with Vegas, you’re always going to get a few people who really know the music, appreciate it and support it, but most of the time it’s going to be a bunch of tourists that are wanting commercial hits, unfortunately. That’s not what I do, so I’m surprised they book me as much as they do out there [laughs].

Soundbar has been holding strong for eight years and has been fantastic in helping create a core underground house crowd. And lately, versions of house are infiltrating major clubs. But some fans seem adamant that most DJs aren’t spinning “real house music.” What do you recommend newbies do to discover and learn about the genre?

You’re not going to necessarily turn on MTV or the radio and hear some of these really amazing, talented artists that there are all over the world … A lot of people don’t realize it’s such a vast genre these days. Calling something electronic or house to a lot of people means different things. I think it’s important people have an open mind, go out and research and support and maybe buy independent music and help keep this stuff moving along. I love all different kinds of music, and I think it’s a shame for anybody to only be into one style of music; people should always try to expand their musical horizons.

When you work on original productions, is there a certain feel or emotion you’re hoping to convey?

For me, I don’t do music just for people to jump up and down and get as wasted as possible to on the weekends … I try to create a balance where there’s something that you can enjoy and bob your head to and maybe get down to, but feel something on a little bit deeper of a level at the same time. I try to convey this quality and soulful element to the whole dance-music spectrum.

What’s the most important thing for attendees to know about your set on Saturday?

I would say to people in general—especially at these events in Vegas and pool parties—go with an open mind, leave the bad vibes at home and enjoy the sunshine and the music. It’s so strange to me when people expect really banging, hard, commercial music in the daytime when you’re at the pool. I wanna hear some soul, funk—some more interesting elements to the music besides just club hits. I just hope the people will stay a little bit more open-minded and enjoy themselves.

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: LAS VEGAS WEEKLY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2009

Miguel Migs returns with the long awaited Get Salted compilation series – Get Salted Volume 2

Features tracks and remixes from Miguel Migs, Fred Everything, Jay-J and Lisa Shaw + loads of exclusive material.

Listen to the mix below!

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It’s been four years since Miguel Migs released the critically acclaimed Get Salted compilation on his own Salted Records. A lot’s happened since the landmark release – Migs wrote and recorded an album (Those Things), released a remix album (Those Things Remixed) put together a new live act and toured with his band Petalpusher, continued to tour all over the world full time as a DJ, worked on his label, and of course, there’s his beloved ‘67 Chrysler Newport convertible and other life things to take care of, too.

With Salted’s catalog growing at a rapid pace there’s now a wealth of great material to share with the fans – leading us to the September 22 release of Get Salted Volume 2. In an industry overly saturated with diluted compilations containing dance music hits, Migs digs a little deeper and has never been one to chase the “latest sound” or obsess over what’s popular at the moment. Instead he stays true to his original musical passion maintaining and creating a stylistically soulful yet diversely inspired vibe. Keeping it real he delivers an underground electronic experience oozing futuristic disco, dubbed out techy funk and atmospheric melodies for your listening pleasure.

Get Salted Volume 2 shows off Migs’ technically seamless transitions, while he blends a choice selection of underground soulful edged deep house dance grooves, including some unreleased exclusives, that evoke a true booty shaking energy while still capturing a deeper emotional response Get Salted Volume 2 is the perfect CD for a day at the beach, at night at your house party or in the car driving. Miguel Migs “So Far” (Yogi and Husky Deep Wash Dub Edit) brings the vibe in gently with slow synths and a soothing vibe while Nathan G “88 Keys To Love” picks it up with some classic house piano stabs.

The space disco of Roberto De Carlo feat. Colin Corvez “You Are The One For Me (Miguel Migs Salted Dub)” is contrasted by the 90’s Hip-House sound of Dutchican Soul “Get On Down” (Unreleased Dub Edit) and then again by the jazzy tech house of Dirty Culture “No Matter How.” Swingin’ soulful grooves are shared by Jay-J with Charlene Moore “Love Alive (Dub)” and Fred Everything feat. Tortured Soul “Lying To You” (Fred Everything Dub) before Migs brings in a little R&B flavor with his own unreleased dub of “Sometime (feat Tim Fuller.)” You get the point by now, don’t cha? It’s a soul/R&B/House/disco party mix that works equally well on large sound systems and little earbuds.

Although based in San Francisco, Migs spends most of his time on the road these days. As such, he’s never ion one place long enough to be influenced by current trends and “hot sounds.” Migs has always been true to himself and his live DJ sets bring together even more genres than displayed in this compilation. Migs will tour throughout the remainder of the summer and the fall in support of Get Salted Volume 2. Do not miss it!

TRACKLISTING

1. Miguel Migs – So Far (Yogi and Husky Deep Wash Dub – Migs Edit)

2. Nathan G – 88 Keys To Love

3. Roberto De Carlo feat. Colin Corvez – You Are The One For Me (Miguel Migs Salted Dub)

4. Dutchican Soul – Get On Down (Unreleased Dub Edit)

5. Dirty Culture – Not Another Jazz 6. Jay-J feat. Charlene Moore – Love Alive (Jay -J’s Shifted Up Dub)

7. Fred Everything feat. Tortured Soul – He’s Lying To You (Fred Everything Dub)

8. Miguel Migs feat. Tim Fuller – Sometime (Migs Unreleased Salted Dub Deluxe)

9. Lisa Shaw – Like I Want To (Dutchican Soul Vocal Rub)

10. Twisted Rhythm feat. Stephen Granville – Get Up (Camilo Franco Cassagrande Mix)

11. Joe Pompeo – Try To Love Me (Miguel Migs Salted Rub-a-Dub)

12. Miguel Migs – Life and Music (Migs Dub Edit Update)

13. Yogi and Husky -It Feels Alright (Miguel Migs Petalpusher Rework)

14. Nathan G – Show Em How It’s Done

15. Joshua Heath – Just Funk Me Already

16. Lovebirds – Love On My Hands (Love On Dub)

17. Andrew Chibale – Salsa Training

18. Hot Toddy – Critical

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MIGUEL MIGS TOUR DATES

+ More dates to be announced

***For more information about this project please contact Caroline Hoste: caroline@saltedmusic.com ***