Lolla Remix Throwdown 2012 Live at Evil Olive

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The finalists have been chosen! These four will move on to compete LIVE in Chicago in front of a panel of judges on July 28th at Evil Olive to see who will play at Lollapalooza and receive amazing prizes from Red Bull, Dubspot, Ableton and Sony! Listen to the remixes below, and check out the music video for the original – Delta Spirit’s “California.”

Read below for the prizes.

Winner:

-An opening slot at Lollapalooza on Perry’s stage

-Flight stipend of up to $500 plus lodging to spend one 9-hour day with an engineer in the Los Angeles Red Bull Studio

-$2,495 sponsorship for Dubspot Academy’s online Mixing and Mastering Program

-Ableton Live 8

-Sony MDR-V55/BR DJ headphones

-$1,000 cash

-Lollapalooza artist pass and artist guest pass

-Hotel for Lollapalooza weekend

Remaining three finalists:

-Two three-day passes to Lollapalooza

-$750

-Sony MDR-V55/BR DJ headphones

-Ableton Intro, Ableton t-shirt and laptop bag

JUDGES’ SELECTIONS

Soifer – Wilmette, Illinois

After twelve years of studying classical piano, jazz guitar and composition, Jon Soifer has recently stepped foot in the electronic dance music scene. Combining his knowledge of music theory with an intense study of production, Jon makes electronic music that is not limited by traditional musical conventions, but still dance-floor ready. Despite coming from an electro background, he has expanded his influences to artists across all genres. 2011 was the year where genre barriers were broken down, and he hopes to be there to help break them down further.

[soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/lollaremix2012/california-soifer-remix”]

HLM – Garden Grove, California

Recognizing questionable music and lackluster exhibitions and wanting to brighten the crowds’ faces with a new style and heart. From negative infinity brought up past nominal level, HLMcan now be audible. Headquartered in Orange County, CA. HLM is proving to crowds he knows about aural arousal.

[soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/lollaremix2012/california-hlm-remix”]

Youngbloods – Cologne, Germany

Only listen.

[soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/lollaremix2012/california-young-bloods-remix”]

POPULAR VOTE

Buckingham – Chicago, IL

Growing up north of Chicago, “Buckingham” has been DJing and producing music for the last two years. With a focus on dance music and his use of vinyl turntables, Buckingham is a hands-on DJ that brings a unique spin to his live performances. Everybody will want to get up and dance to Buckingham’s beats.

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