San Francisco DJ/producer Justin Martin has enjoyed increasing success since co-founding the auspicious Dirtybird label with Claude VonStroke in 2005. Despite his international acclaim and A-list accolades, he keeps both feet firmly planted in the underground scene, where his edgy yet melodic brand of techno has gained loyal following. This Friday brings an exclusive and intimate performance by Martin at White Room, supported by locals Mansur, Boys of Boogie, Strickly B and Will Renuart. Martin
Justin MartinFriday, January 23, 2009White Room, MiamiBetter than: Anything I have heard live in quite a while.Given the inordinately low temperatures in Miami last week, Friday turned out to be a fairly adequate night for clubbing alfresco in the White Room patio. By 11 p.m. you could hear the deep pulsating bass emerging from behind the walls of this tiny building and floating down North Miami Ave., slowly luring early comers inside. First on the decks was PL0T resident DJ Mansur, a mainstay o
With a penchant for the more soulful and emotionally compelling sounds of the dance underground, PL0T resident DJ Mansur continues to mark Miami's downtown minimal scene with discerning taste and cultivation. When he's not opening for the likes of Justin Martin, Seth Troxler, and Lee Curtiss, Mansur goes digging deep for those exceptionally rare gems, crafting artful compilation mixes that flow with seamless precision. His latest mix is notable for its sexy and eclectic selection, drawing from s
San Francisco DJ/producer and Dirtybird label co-owner Justin Martin burned up the White Room dancefloor during his mind-blowing performance last January, not to mention various slots around town during WMC in March. Now the man is back to make new converts at the Electric Pickle this Friday night and the anticipation is massive because Miami knows Mr. Martin puts on a hell of show. With a unique signature sound combining the emotive melodic properties of deep house, the bass raunchiness and syn
