Just in time for his show at U Street Music Hall tonight, get to know a little more about Brooklyn-based producer and DJ Bit Funk. Bit Funk will be supporting Classixx tonight at U Hall, accommodating the crowd with a unique set of nu-disco and indie dance vibes – see event details.

Blisspop: We’re excited to have you in DC! Is this your first visit?

Bit Funk: Most people don’t know it but I was actually born in DC. It’s all slightly complicated because I’ve moved so many times. I’m really looking forward to coming back to DC though. It’s been a while since I was there.

You’ve often been mentioned under the name “Randolph Anatole Vespasien III.” Major props if this is your actual birth name! If not, how did this name/alias come about?

Nah, that was just a joke. My real name is Federico Vasco Raymundo Jr. [...that was most likely was another joke]

Can you tell us about your background growing up Toronto, living in windy-city Chicago, and what led your decision to move to Brooklyn?
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Last August, we posted an introductory write-up about Norwegian duo Lemaitre and how they were working on some new tunes for an upcoming album. Since then, they’ve been hitting the web with promo videos and teaser clips to hype their latest record, Relativity I. The EP was finally released this past Friday and seems to have complimented Lemaitre’s production just as expected.

Lemaitre – Coffee Table

Despite the small record, the quality of the four-track EP seems to weigh it down with ease. Each track is a platform for Lemaitre’s distinctive funk, yet, seamlessly takes a breath to blend in a deep indie moment. The EP definitely serves Lemaitre well as they’ve been known to jump around genres. It couldn’t have been released at a better time as it is quite perfect for these chilly winter nights spent inside with candles and steamy cocoa. Check out the rest of the tracks and purchase the Relativity I on iTunes.

Video for: Lemaitre – Appreciate

In addition to the release, Lemaitre has more exciting news. The duo is currently booking a 2012 tour and is interested in getting visually creative with their live stage performances. They’ve put out a teaser made of light and object animations along with a note stating that they’re looking for some programming help. If you’re an animation techie, feel free to contact them for the opportunity!

Samuel Walker (aka Hotline) and Gavin Royce (aka Bad Decision, head of A&R at Nurvous/Nervous) recently linked up to form the Brooklyn-based production/DJ duo Walker & Royce. The uniquely versatile up-and-comers have released tracks and remixes that touch on deep and gritty techno, the funky elements of R&B-tinged disco and bright, colorful, 80′s-inspired indie dance.

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SAARID – Future Lately (Walker & Royce Remix) – recently featured on Volta Bureau’s November Beatport Chart

Ter Khan – Disco Addict (Walker & Royce Remix)

Walker & Royce – Little Things - out soon on Dither Down records

Outputmessage (Bernard Farley) – producer, DJ, record label owner, math nerd and lead singer of up-and-coming electronic group Volta Bureau – is about to release his first EP of 2011, entitled Game Over. It’s been approximately a year since the release of his esteemed second album, Autonomous, and he’s now conquering new musical territory in Game Over that employs 80s synth pop, disco, break-beat, Baltimore club, Hip-Hop, and some of his old IDM stylings.

In anticipation of its release on November 1st, we’re highlighting two of our favorite tracks from Game Over, ones that explore the lighter and darker side of Outputmessage.

The first being the title track; an upbeat, disco-tinged, electronic pop song lyrically revolving around the perceived end of a relationship. “Game Over” preserves Outputmessage’s signature emotive tone, with Farley repeatedly asking, “is it game over now?”

Outputmessage – Game Over

“Apple,” the darker, heavier, fourth track on Game Over, aptly showcases Farley’s vocal range, and explores a more villainous tone – this time incorporating a pulsating, hard-edged breakbeat (that leads to a powerful, sexy breakdown at around 2:01).

Outputmessage – Apple

Be sure to catch Outputmessage at U Street Music Hall this Saturday, October 15th.

July of this year saw the release of Mustangs “Shooting Love” EP on Different Recordings featuring the original track as well as the very awesome Fat Club Mix (stream below). The remix package will be officially released on October 17th featuring a spaced out remix by Black Strobe as well as an electro/new wave remix by Jeremy Glenn. Enjoy.

Mustang – Shooting Love (Jeremy Glenn ReOrder)

Mustang – Shooting Love (Black Strobe Remix)

Mustang – Shooting Love (Fat Club Remix)