Fri, 23 Dec 2011 / Post a commentAlland Byallo has reworked Detroit Grand Pubahs' classic "Sandwiches" into a funked out house affair under his Secret Button Bureau guise. The track is now available as a free holiday download, but Byallo asks that you please support the artists by buying the Pubahs' new three-part remix series of the timeless track. More info on the latter at www.detroitgrandpubahs.net
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 / Post a comment[KONTROL] party co-founder and Bad Animal label head Alland Byallo tends to focus on more creative, deep and left-leaning sounds for his downloadable mixes and podcasts, he has reserved his acclaimed Hotpoint series for uptempo dance floor-friendly tracks. This fifth installment is a convivial run through some of Byallo's favorite House, Tech-House and Techno tunes of the moment.
While Byallo tends to focus on more creative, deep and left-leaning sounds for his downloadable mixes and podcasts, he has reserved his acclaimed Hotpoint series for uptempo dance floor-friendly tracks. This fifth installment is a convivial run through some of Byallo's favorite House, Tech-House and Techno tunes of the moment.
Flip on Hotpoint.05 and enjoy one and a half hours of serious cuts from artists such as The Mole, Danilo Schneider, Franco Cinelli, Ricardo Villalobos, Argy Deetron, Dettmann and many more.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 / Post a commentInspired by a left-of-center take on dance and a primal urge to create music more personal than your standard nightclub fare, Bad Animal is an independent imprint founded by Berlin-based, California native DJ and producer Alland Byallo.
Inspired by a left-of-center take on dance and a primal urge to create music more personal than your standard nightclub fare, Bad Animal is an independent imprint founded by Berlin-based, California native DJ and producer Alland Byallo. Born out of a hunger to explore the more experimental sides of dance without straying too far from the music’s purpose, Bad Animal’s mission is simple: to release emotional, soul-baring house and techno that is mindful of yet never restricted by the dance floor. Informed by the desire to create more intimately, the label’s output will focus on original productions and remixes from Byallo and a close-knit group of friends. Furthermore, a primary focus of the imprint will be the regular submission of profits to the World Wildlife Fund, with long-term intentions of developing a network of like-minded entities, organizing and coming together to spread positivity via our music.
Formally trained as a musician in his youth and later inspired by early electronic sounds of the 90s, today Alland Byallo is a tour de force within the club and underground music scenes. Having gained global attention producing for definitive labels like Poker Flat and Liebe*Detail, hosting San Francisco’s legendary [KONTROL] party and performing at world-famous venues like Berlin’s Panoramabar and Watergate, and Detroit’s annual DEMF, Byallo looks forward to showcasing his more private side through Bad Animal; expect more organic productions, vocals and raw emotion.
The label’s intimate feel is realized in the title track of its inaugural release, “Thirsty Eyes,” an evocative song about a pained, passive aggressive young woman who is oblivious of her own condition. Built upon a sinister bass line and raw, soul-drenched vocal, this lo-fi tune builds to an eerie yet frenzied crescendo then explodes into a percussive workout perfect for peak time. Remixes from the wildly in-demand techno trio dOP and Berlin-based house producer Adam Port explore the darker and more upbeat sides of the tune, respectively; dOP drops a spacey, acid-laced, psychedelic monster while Port gives the tune a pounding, house-y workout. Finally “Open Windows,” Byallo’s other original piece, pays homage to the past with a look towards the future; this bass-heavy techno/house tune opens with an old-school build-up then chugs along accented by an ethereal vocal and energetic stabs designed to get the dance floor moving.
Tracklisting:
A1 Thirsty Eyes
A2 Open Windows
B1 Thirsty Eyes (dOP Remix)
DX Thirsty Eyes (Adam Port Remix)
Pre-sales of the vinyl are available exclusively at Decks.
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http://thebadanimal.com/
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http://twitter.com/#!/thebadanimal
http://www.beatport.com/#artist/alland-byallo/3492
http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Alland+Byallo/
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 / Post a commentByallo's acclaimed release "Thirsty Eyes" has been hitting charts and inspiring demand for months now. Finally the release has come to life on black slabs of wax and is available for pre-sale purchase exclusively at German underground vinyl powerhouse Decks.
Byallo's acclaimed release "[B]Thirsty Eyes[/B]" has been hitting charts and inspiring demand for months now. Finally the release has come to life on black slabs of wax and is available for pre-sale purchase exclusively at German underground vinyl powerhouse Decks. Grab your limited pre-sale [LINK URL=http://www.decks.de/t/alland_byallo-thirsty_eyes/byo-fl]here[/LINK].
The intimate feel of Alland Byallo's new Bad Animal imprint is realized in the title track of its inaugural release, “Thirsty Eyes,” an evocative song about a pained, passive aggressive young woman who is oblivious of her own condition. Built upon a sinister bass line and raw, soul-drenched vocal, this lo-fi tune builds to an eerie yet frenzied crescendo then explodes into a percussive workout perfect for peak time. The Remix from the wildly in-demand techno trio dOP explores the darker side of the tune as they drop a spacey, acid-laced, psychedelic monster. Finally “Open Windows,” Byallo’s other original piece, pays homage to the past with a look towards the future; this bass-heavy techno/house tune opens with an old-school build-up then chugs along accented by an ethereal vocal and energetic stabs designed to get the dance floor moving.
Alland Byallo - Thirsty Eyes [Bad Animal BAD001]
A1. Thirsty Eyes
A2. Open Windows
B1. Thirsty Eyes (dOP Remix)
Digital Exclusive: Thirsty Eyes (Adam Port Remix)
While label-founder Alland Byallo chooses to not rely too much on DJ promotions as a means of selling records, the feedback has been outstanding and key artists and press outlets have given high praise for the debut.
Digging this, especially Adam's remix. Charted. - Thomas Schumacher (Get Physical)
Great EP!! - Anthony Collins (Curle)
Loving the originals and the remixes too .. many thanks! - Danny Howells (Global Underground)
Thirsty Eyes had me at hello (well, the first bar). Great. - Cosmin TRG (Ostgut Ton)
Very cool, good originals and mixes - Sasha (Renaissance)
Thirsty Eyes is a dirty techno track with a heart. - Lee Burridge (Tyrant)
Good one! - Âme (Innervisions)
Crazy tunes and crazy remixes! Nice, thanks! - Hrdvsion (Wagon Repair)
Thirsty Eyes Original + dOP remix are great! Open windows is lovely - Arnaud Le Texier (Safari Electronique)
Massive first release. Thirsty Eyes is a bomb! Adam Port remix doin' it for me too. Full Support! - Simon Beeston (Highgrade Records)
As well as positive press support from De:Bug, EQ Magazine, Machines Are Funky, DJ Times, Only For DJ, Deejay Magazine (Spain), DJ Mag (Spain), Posivision, Raveline, Freshguid, Partysan and more.
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 / Post a commentSoft moving, deep banging house and sweet instrumental melodies for your soul. It’s all here.
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 / Post a commentSimply put, Alland Byallo is a work-a-holic. Out of his three different series of DJ mixes available for free download, Churn, Teeth and Hotpoint, the latter has been the best received and has fans constantly asking for more. Dedicated to the dance floor-oriented side of his range as a DJ, Hotpoint.04 packs a healthy session of underground house and techno music, free for your listening pleasure.
Byallo, raised in Los Angeles and refined in San Francisco, now calls Berlin his home. Having made his mark with his wildly successful [KONTROL] parties in San Francisco as well as with his consistent output for fine labels such as Poker Flat, Liebe*Detail, Dirt Crew, Room With A View and many more, Byallo now holds tight to plans for a new imprint of his own. The cat is still somewhat in the bag, but rest assured, the label's release schedule already boasts a solid family of amazing producers and stunning, unique music.
Enjoy this mix, and don't miss the opportunity to catch Byallo in the DJ booth.
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 / Post a commenta mix from Alland Byallo for his upcoming bas_mrkt show case in austin texas :)
Mon, 09 May 2011 / 1 CommentThe Poker Flat producer discusses playing the trumpet, his very first DJ gig and doing yoga, with the French site.
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 / Post a commentToned down techy house vibes for a winter season.
Alland Byallo is one of the busiest men in the San Francisco techno community. Having produced music for over 10 years, Alland releases and remixes on respected labels such as Liebe*Detail, Floppy Funk, Utensil Recordings and Dirtybird among many others.
Alland is always quite busy in the studio working hard on his own unique take on electronic dance music for his own Nightlight Music imprint and many other labels.
Sun, 19 Dec 2010 / Post a commentAlland Byallo, the San Francisco producer and [KONTROL] party co-founder, releases the fourth installment of his acclaimed Churn mix series. This session features cerebral techno cuts by artists like Bruno Pronsato, Koze, Minilogue, Robag, Tim Xavier, Klock, Mr. G, Redshape and more. Warm techno for snowy days ahead.
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 / 5 CommentsThe US producer puts forth the tenth installment of his Kontrol.Freq. series of mixes, bringing together tracks by Deetron, Ben Klock and The Mole.
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 / Post a commentThe 13th podcast installment from PROJEKT INTERNATIONAL arrives from American artist Alland Byallo who brings us all into the Spring season with a beautifully crafted mix for the series. As Nightlight label owner and [KONTROL] resident, Alland is one of the West Coast's hardest working professionals and he seamlessly puts together this mix captivating both mind and body. This is art at it's finest.
