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Designer Drugs
12+ albums
electronicelectronew ravedancedesigner electro
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Designer Drugs' Hardcore/Softcore was released February 2011 on Ultra Records Ask the DJ/production duo DESIGNER DRUGS how many air miles they’ve logged over the past year and the answer requires more than a bit of calculating. “Over 300,000,” Michael Vincent Patrick referencing numerous spots around the world where the group has performed. “I have a really nice apartment in New York City, but I’ve only been there three days this month.” It’s a testament both to the duo’s popularity and work ethic that that number may become the annual norm. After nearly 50 remixes for everyone from Mariah Carey to Annie to Thieves Like Us, the diverse electronic group, comprised of Patrick and Theodore Paul Nelson, is set to release their debut album HARDCORE/SOFTCORE on Ultra Records in February 2011. Where past productions and remixes have been on the poppier end of the musical spectrum, Hardcore conjures up a darker, edgier vibe – think the throbbing, industrial-heavy opening club scene in “The Doom Generation” – yet still retains a melodic center on many of the tracks. “I think we’re making music for the apocalypse,” says Michael, only half-joking. “The state of society is at a place where people just don’t give a fuck and that’s what inspires our music.” School hasn't stopped the group from putting on memorable live sets as much as possible. Spend a few minutes at one of DESIGNER DRUGS’ live shows and you’ll see the normally humble pair, spurred on by the intense energy of their m
top songs
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Zombies!
60,3332Drop Down
24,2983Back Up In This (Le Castle Vania + Rrrump + Computer Club Remix)
23,8464Back Up In This (Nadastrom Remix)
12,4305Back Up In This (Don Rimini Lock Up Remix)
12,0636Zombies! (Bird Peterson Remix)
10,5067ZOMBIES! (NROTB Dandy Remix)
8,9228Riot
8,7739Back Up In This
8,46410For All We Know
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