Flosstradamus
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Flosstradamus is the stage name of Chicago
-based DJs J2K (Josh Young) and Autobot (Curt Cameruci).
They have performed at events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
, Pitchfork Music Festival
, Rothbury Music Festival
, Lollapalooza
, and South by Southwest
. They are frequently associated with such acts as Kid Sister
(Young's sister), The Cool Kids
, and A-Trak
.
In April 2006, Flosstradamus were included in URB's annual "Next 100".
In 2007, Flosstradamus released a mix album for Vice Records
as part of Toyota's Scion
"CD Sampler" series. In addition, during the summer of 2007 they embarked on an international tour with Chromeo
, dubbed the "Fancy Footwork Tour".
Curt is also active in the Serato Scratch Live
community making his Flossy FX sampler available online to the masses via their MySpace page
.
In 2008, Flosstradamus played at Wellesley College for the school's celebration of the Boston Marathon.
Flosstradamus also played at Northwestern University's Dillo Day
on May 31, 2008, in a lineup that also featured DJ Sicarii, Clash Gordon, The Cool Kids
and Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
. Just past midnight on the 4th of July
during the independence day weekend 2008 Flosstradamus also played at the Rothbury Festival in Michigan. On November 15, 2008, Flosstradamus played at Carnegie Mellon University
alongside RJD2
. They also play frequently at Subterranean in Chicago.
They have additionally appeared with the Nick Jr. program Yo Gabba Gabba!
Flosstradamus appeared on stage and performed a dance related to Peanut Butter.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
-based DJs J2K (Josh Young) and Autobot (Curt Cameruci).
They have performed at events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival, organized by Goldenvoice and held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley...
, Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival
The Pitchfork Music Festival is an annual summer music festival organized by Pitchfork Media and held in Union Park in Chicago, IL. The festival, which is normally held over three days in July, focuses primarily on artists and bands from alternative rock, rap & hip-hop, electronica, and dance...
, Rothbury Music Festival
Rothbury Music Festival
The Rothbury Festival is a four-day jam band music festival in Rothbury, Michigan at the Double JJ Resort. The festival first occurred in 2008 during the Independence Day holiday weekend. In addition to music and arts, the festival is intended to promote sustainability and promote overall...
, Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
, and South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
. They are frequently associated with such acts as Kid Sister
Kid Sister
Melisa Young better known by her stage name Kid Sister, is a rap artist based in Chicago, Illinois, well known for her single "Pro Nails", featuring Kanye West.-Background:Melisa Young was born July 3, 1980 in Markham, Illinois...
(Young's sister), The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids is an American hip hop group. Consisting of rappers Antoine "Sir Michael Rocks" Reed and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll , the group is based in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan...
, and A-Trak
A-Trak
A-Trak is a Montreal-born DJ, turntablist, and owner of the record label Fool's Gold.- Career :...
.
In April 2006, Flosstradamus were included in URB's annual "Next 100".
In 2007, Flosstradamus released a mix album for Vice Records
Vice (magazine)
VICE is a free magazine and media conglomerate founded in Montreal, Quebec and currently based in New York City.Vice is available in 27 countries...
as part of Toyota's Scion
Scion (car)
Scion is a brand of vehicles produced by Toyota Motor Corporation for the North American market. Founded in 2002, Scion's long-term goal is to appeal to Generation Y consumers. The first Scion models, the xA hatchback and xB wagon, went on sale in California in 2003, followed by a sports coupe, the...
"CD Sampler" series. In addition, during the summer of 2007 they embarked on an international tour with Chromeo
Chromeo
Chromeo is an electrofunk duo formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2004.-History:Chromeo is composed of P-Thugg on keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 on guitar and lead vocals...
, dubbed the "Fancy Footwork Tour".
Curt is also active in the Serato Scratch Live
Scratch Live
Scratch Live is a vinyl emulation software application created by New Zealand based Serato Audio Research, distributed by and licensed exclusively to Rane Corporation...
community making his Flossy FX sampler available online to the masses via their MySpace page
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
.
In 2008, Flosstradamus played at Wellesley College for the school's celebration of the Boston Marathon.
Flosstradamus also played at Northwestern University's Dillo Day
Dillo Day
Dillo Day is an annual festival at Northwestern University which takes place on the last Saturday of May. Begun in 1972, and organized by the , the day is characterized by an all-day music festival and special events on the Northwestern Lakefill, as well as a spirit of celebration.Alternatively,...
on May 31, 2008, in a lineup that also featured DJ Sicarii, Clash Gordon, The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids
The Cool Kids is an American hip hop group. Consisting of rappers Antoine "Sir Michael Rocks" Reed and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll , the group is based in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan...
and Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for Matador Records. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally...
. Just past midnight on the 4th of July
Independence Day (United States)
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
during the independence day weekend 2008 Flosstradamus also played at the Rothbury Festival in Michigan. On November 15, 2008, Flosstradamus played at Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States....
alongside RJD2
RJD2
RJD2 is an American music producer, singer and musician. RJD2 was born in Eugene, Oregon, and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was signed to the Definitive Jux label where he released two largely instrumental hip hop albums and has produced tracks...
. They also play frequently at Subterranean in Chicago.
They have additionally appeared with the Nick Jr. program Yo Gabba Gabba!
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American children's television show currently airing on the Nick Jr. cable network in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Italy, France and Australia as well as Treehouse TV network in Canada and RTE2 on RTEjr see Raidió Teilifís...
Flosstradamus appeared on stage and performed a dance related to Peanut Butter.
Discography
Singles- 2008: "Big Bills" (featuring Caroline Polachek of ChairliftChairlift (band)Chairlift is an American electronic pop Duo.Based in Brooklyn, New York, Chairlift consists of members Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly .-History:...
)
- 2011: "Luuk Out Gurl" (featuring Kid SisterKid SisterMelisa Young better known by her stage name Kid Sister, is a rap artist based in Chicago, Illinois, well known for her single "Pro Nails", featuring Kanye West.-Background:Melisa Young was born July 3, 1980 in Markham, Illinois...
)