Je. M'a. pelle. Skrillex. Je. M'a. pelle. Skrillex

As winter ends everything is starting to bloom in Paris.  The Tuileries are delightful, trees are budding in the Luxembourg Gardens, and of course the music scene is coming alive as well.  Last Thursday things got downright dirty at Social Club.  Skrillex played a live show, which obviously led to hysteria.  The line to get in was absurd and the crazy bouncers didn't help.  Unfortunately some people behind me got pepper sprayed-- some of which made my eyes itch like crazy-- but finally we made it inside.  It was a perfect setting for some dubstep.  Dark, dank and hotter than hell.  To add to the scene, when Skrillex took the stage, starting off aptly with "My Name Is Skrillex", a violent riot ensued.  I have NEVER seen a mosh like the one a bunch of drunk Frenchies started for Skrillex.

After moving back a few feet for our own safety we were able to enjoy Skrillex's filthy beats and he did not disappoint.  In a word, he was relentless. Every song was a face-melter, including some great sounding new material.  I was also delightfully surprised when Skrillex busted out hip-hop jams like, "Swing" by Savage.  Highlights were a crazy, elongated remix of "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" that changed directions many times keeping everyone on their toes, a personal fave in a remix of Benny Benassi's "Cinema" and the fantastic closer, his remix of La Roux's "In For The Kill."

Basically, this was exactly what I was hoping for from a Skrillex show.  Madness.  If you get the chance, do not miss him, he throws a great party.  It was definitely one night in Paris I will never forget, and I can't wait to see him again.

~Alex

  

Why Do We Love Music?

Music is special.  It's so special that it's one of the few things, like language, that exists everywhere, developing naturally and constantly.  Why?  It's universally loved.  Sure there will always be differences in taste, but I've yet to find someone who says, "Ehhhh, music.... not for me."

Music's ability to evoke a wide range of emotion effectively makes it the perfect backdrop for our lives.  Personally, music enhances just about everything: walking down the street, enjoying art in a museum, having a drink with some friends or sharing a romantic moment.  Music can always set the mood.

At ΔΓΑΠΚ Jams we love music a lot.  We love it so much, we want to share it with you so that you will hopefully love it as much as we do.  Our tastes are broad-- from electro to rap, alternative rock to world, even a little metal-- so I'm sure you'll find something that you like.  Feel free to let us know what you like by commenting on our posts and videos.  If we rave about a concert that you think is lame, say so.  If we recommend a new album that makes you move, please validate our opinions.  


So, I hope you check back often, enjoy what you find here and go out and find new music, because there's nothing quite like it.


~Alex

Photo by Alex Shapiro