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Beatportal on LA Techno
http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item...ce-music-crown/
We had a beatport reporter amidst us this weekend, and he's delivered a pretty awesome report on his experience!
Fuck Techno......
It's official. I am now looking for rent in LA. SB has nothing compared to you guys. This is a calling.
Good to see Droid getting a mention.
nice read
damn it clovis, you beat me to it!
i deleted the other one i had made.
Now that is fucking cool.
Saw this earlier in my GReader. Good article. Grats Thrax on the photo creds. 
i've been telling people that i think the standard is one of the best models for a day party venue and i've been looking at spots to do something similar around here - the hilton downtown has a rooftop pool but it's surrounded by more floors on all sides, the paramount building has one, but not enough space for a party, the palace has one, but it's enclosed. i'm also positive that last weekend's party was a monster.
but on balance... this guy vacations in la for a weekend and stops in on what was probably the best party all year, then asserts that la's scene is better than everywhere else he's never been to? that's reaching even for an op-ed piece. it would have been easier to digest the storytelling of his trip (which i enjoyed) had he not suggested that la, nyc and detroit are all america's dance scene is worth and thus la takes the crown. maybe la does have the best scene (its certainly one of the best), but i doubt this guy really knows. he certainly hasn't made the argument. his story would have been really good without all the platitude imo.
Thanks to everyone that furthers this...it be the people, dj's and creators.
COMPRESSION and Droid deserve next in a series of articles.
Nice read, nice choice images. I had no idea until I saw it post.
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| Originally posted by R!CH i've been telling people that i think the standard is one of the best models for a day party venue and i've been looking at spots to do something similar around here - the hilton downtown has a rooftop pool but it's surrounded by more floors on all sides, the paramount building has one, but not enough space for a party, the palace has one, but it's enclosed. i'm also positive that last weekend's party was a monster. but on balance... this guy vacations in la for a weekend and stops in on what was probably the best party all year, then asserts that la's scene is better than everywhere else he's never been to? that's reaching even for an op-ed piece. it would have been easier to digest the storytelling of his trip (which i enjoyed) had he not suggested that la, nyc and detroit are all america's dance scene is worth and thus la takes the crown. maybe la does have the best scene (its certainly one of the best), but i doubt this guy really knows. he certainly hasn't made the argument. his story would have been really good without all the platitude imo. |
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| Originally posted by dynomite8 as far as i'm concerned l.a. is this good every weekend. you just have to know where to go. i would say there were a couple weekends in august that were even better. |
nice article.
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| Originally posted by Lomeli It's official. I am now looking for rent in LA. SB has nothing compared to you guys. This is a calling. Good to see Droid getting a mention. |
this article is great and gives respect to some of the leaders of the new school in LA. I totally agree, these guys are busting their asses trying to put LA back on the world map for techno. They've influenced my sound (podcast) tremendously.
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| Originally posted by SVGmethod ya dood SB effin sux now for EDM. =( |
The Story Behind The Story
All readers should be aware of the following concerning this piece of Beatportal literature.
After speaking with anonymous Beatport sources this is what I�ve learned:
This article was technically bought and paid for by Droog, Avalon and Kevin Kazell, which is why it slants so heavily in their direction.
The person responsible for managing this is Ali Duncan of Infamous Public Relations UK, who handles the 3 clients mentioned above.
http://www.InfamousPR.com
The anonymous writer named �Industry Boy� is actually Terry Church, editor of Beatportal who worked with Infamous PR to write the article.
I also found out that a similar occurrence happened recently when Avalon Nightclub paid the expenses of Mixmag�s feature editor Duncan Dick to write a favorable feature about the LA culture in their July issue.
These advertisements disguised as articles are not properly researched or backed by journalistic integrity. They instead favor the clients seeking the attention that choose to flip the bill. Such practices are public knowledge within inner circles yet unbeknownst to the average reader.
The history and opinions of dance music media can be rented for the right price, which you the reader pays for with your eyes.
Take back the trust given and attack the illusion these media outlets rely on. Make change happen.
Food for thought:
jour�nal�ism -
-noun-
The style of writing characteristic of material in newspapers and magazines, consisting of direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation.
ad�ver�tise�ment
-noun-
A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage.
Re: The Story Behind The Story
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| Originally posted by katiekitty All readers should be aware of the following concerning this piece of Beatportal literature. After speaking with anonymous Beatport sources this is what I�ve learned: This article was technically bought and paid for by Droog, Avalon and Kevin Kazell, which is why it slants so heavily in their direction. The person responsible for managing this is Ali Duncan of Infamous Public Relations UK, who handles the 3 clients mentioned above. http://www.InfamousPR.com The anonymous writer named �Industry Boy� is actually Terry Church, editor of Beatportal who worked with Infamous PR to write the article. I also found out that a similar occurrence happened recently when Avalon Nightclub paid the expenses of Mixmag�s feature editor Duncan Dick to write a favorable feature about the LA culture in their July issue. These advertisements disguised as articles are not properly researched or backed by journalistic integrity. They instead favor the clients seeking the attention that choose to flip the bill. Such practices are public knowledge within inner circles yet unbeknownst to the average reader. The history and opinions of dance music media can be rented for the right price, which you the reader pays for with your eyes. Take back the trust given and attack the illusion these media outlets rely on. Make change happen. Food for thought: jour�nal�ism - -noun- The style of writing characteristic of material in newspapers and magazines, consisting of direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation. ad�ver�tise�ment -noun- A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage. |
Getting attention for Avalon residents is his job, and he did a good job by getting them in Mixmag and Beatportal.
Don't be so quick to "jump to conclusions mat"
There is nothing fabricated about the good times, it is a party atmosphere. I should know, I experience and love it; firsthand.
I'm glad people are hearing about it, because they help bring some of the best new talent at the moment, and getting great response.
looks like a good time to me! yea, I was there.
The proper point of PR is to promote and publicize with the general public. If nobody hears about it, you have a bad PR person.
Anyways you look at it, it is a coverage perspective.
Thanks for your charming insight into the inner workings of how a nightclub business works.
Re: The Story Behind The Story
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| Originally posted by katiekitty All readers should be aware of the following concerning this piece of Beatportal literature. After speaking with anonymous Beatport sources this is what I�ve learned: This article was technically bought and paid for by Droog, Avalon and Kevin Kazell, which is why it slants so heavily in their direction. The person responsible for managing this is Ali Duncan of Infamous Public Relations UK, who handles the 3 clients mentioned above. http://www.InfamousPR.com The anonymous writer named �Industry Boy� is actually Terry Church, editor of Beatportal who worked with Infamous PR to write the article. I also found out that a similar occurrence happened recently when Avalon Nightclub paid the expenses of Mixmag�s feature editor Duncan Dick to write a favorable feature about the LA culture in their July issue. These advertisements disguised as articles are not properly researched or backed by journalistic integrity. They instead favor the clients seeking the attention that choose to flip the bill. Such practices are public knowledge within inner circles yet unbeknownst to the average reader. The history and opinions of dance music media can be rented for the right price, which you the reader pays for with your eyes. Take back the trust given and attack the illusion these media outlets rely on. Make change happen. Food for thought: jour�nal�ism - -noun- The style of writing characteristic of material in newspapers and magazines, consisting of direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation. ad�ver�tise�ment -noun- A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage. |
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| Originally posted by |Thrax| Don't be so quick to "jump to conclusions mat" |
Re: The Story Behind The Story
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| Originally posted by katiekitty All readers should be aware of the following concerning this piece of Beatportal literature. After speaking with anonymous Beatport sources this is what I�ve learned: This article was technically bought and paid for by Droog, Avalon and Kevin Kazell, which is why it slants so heavily in their direction. The person responsible for managing this is Ali Duncan of Infamous Public Relations UK, who handles the 3 clients mentioned above. http://www.InfamousPR.com The anonymous writer named �Industry Boy� is actually Terry Church, editor of Beatportal who worked with Infamous PR to write the article. I also found out that a similar occurrence happened recently when Avalon Nightclub paid the expenses of Mixmag�s feature editor Duncan Dick to write a favorable feature about the LA culture in their July issue. These advertisements disguised as articles are not properly researched or backed by journalistic integrity. They instead favor the clients seeking the attention that choose to flip the bill. Such practices are public knowledge within inner circles yet unbeknownst to the average reader. The history and opinions of dance music media can be rented for the right price, which you the reader pays for with your eyes. Take back the trust given and attack the illusion these media outlets rely on. Make change happen. Food for thought: jour�nal�ism - -noun- The style of writing characteristic of material in newspapers and magazines, consisting of direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation. ad�ver�tise�ment -noun- A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage. |
Re: The Story Behind The Story
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| Originally posted by katiekitty All readers should be aware of the following concerning this piece of Beatportal literature. After speaking with anonymous Beatport sources this is what I�ve learned: This article was technically bought and paid for by Droog, Avalon and Kevin Kazell, which is why it slants so heavily in their direction. The person responsible for managing this is Ali Duncan of Infamous Public Relations UK, who handles the 3 clients mentioned above. http://www.InfamousPR.com The anonymous writer named �Industry Boy� is actually Terry Church, editor of Beatportal who worked with Infamous PR to write the article. I also found out that a similar occurrence happened recently when Avalon Nightclub paid the expenses of Mixmag�s feature editor Duncan Dick to write a favorable feature about the LA culture in their July issue. These advertisements disguised as articles are not properly researched or backed by journalistic integrity. They instead favor the clients seeking the attention that choose to flip the bill. Such practices are public knowledge within inner circles yet unbeknownst to the average reader. The history and opinions of dance music media can be rented for the right price, which you the reader pays for with your eyes. Take back the trust given and attack the illusion these media outlets rely on. Make change happen. Food for thought: jour�nal�ism - -noun- The style of writing characteristic of material in newspapers and magazines, consisting of direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation. ad�ver�tise�ment -noun- A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage. |
From Beatportal
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We had hoped that we wouldn�t have to dignify this attack with a response, particularly as the reader comments fairly seem to sort this issue out. However, it seems that KittyKatie wants to make sure this issue doesn�t die (i.e., reposting it when it fell off the front page and posting on other sites!) Given her continued efforts to spread these accusations, we feel a reply is necessary. KittyKatie is an anonymous poster, whom no one here knows. She has registered in the last few days for a number of other forums (e.g., tranceaddicts, djforums) in order to spread factually inaccurate comments. Her allegations aren�t based on any facts, but anonymous sources she won�t reveal and doesn�t cite. Simply put, she can�t substantiate her misrepresentations, and the facts are otherwise. Droog, Avalon, and Kazell never, as KittyKaie claims, �technically paid for this article,� nor have they ever paid a journalist in return for editorial content. Any accusations otherwise are unsubstantiated, incorrect and not true. Droog did in fact cover approximately $200 in hotel costs in order for Beatportal, at their request, to be able to afford to come out for the weekend to cover the Los Angeles dance music scene. This was the sole intent of the journalist�s visit, to provide a near real-time, �embedded� perspective on dance music in Los Angeles. Because this was our only intent (as proven by the numerous introductions/interviews given to many other acts and promoters during a limited time period), it is upsetting (and frankly petty) that KittyKatie would rather level cheap shots at those this article highlights, rather than celebrate the spotlight it gives Los Angeles as a whole. To be clear, neither Beatportal nor the journalist received any payment prior to or following the article. No cash in the pocket, no advertising fee, no �for $1,000 we will get you a great story.� Droog had NO input in the editorial content; there was NEVER even a promise that a piece would be written. In the end, Droog had NO review of what was to be written, nor did we control the content. Beatportal�s journalist came out, covered the weekend�s events, and actually spent the majority of his time on his own agenda, with people he wanted to interview in L.A. More importantly, this is exactly how editorial is handled all the time in this industry, and how it has been handled for years: a club, promoter, DJ, or label wants to get media coverage of a special night, PR pitches the idea, covers the expenses, and hopes for a honestly positive piece. In the end, we never wanted anything more than legitimate exposure for what we see as a growing, vibrant scene in Los Angeles. The scene has a rich history going back years, and has been revitalized by a number of people and crews that we believe make it competitive with the very best in the world. Would we like Droog to be thought of as a group pushing this scene further, in hopes of making it even better? Of course! Do we think that we are single-handedly responsible? No way. There were a ton of people here before us, and there will be many more after. We love the music and the city (as we are sure even Kittykatie does), and are happy that Beatportal perceives it as we do, an exciting place with its best days ahead of it. |
Si Se Puede!
Re: Re: The Story Behind The Story
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| Originally posted by bas PR setting up an interview?! THIS IS MADNESS! |
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