Kyle H. Mabson
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Kyle H. Mabson is an American
DJ, bassist, guitarist, drummer, vocalist, noise artist, producer and concert promoter, currently the Drummer for XBXRX
. Active since 2005, Mabson is best known as a DJ either under his alias "DJ Z Kyle " or his given name. He is an ever present figure of L.A. associated with The Smell
and Sean Carnage
Monday Nights.
Mabson is a current member or has been a member of over 30 bands/musical projects varying widely in genre, ranging from improvisational noise to jazz and vocal. Including Beach Balls, Whitmen, Laco$te, Small Breed, Guns and Broses, Blacklight Jim Morrison, Violence and Positivity, Smooth Grooves, Toe Jam, the Jails Band, XBXRX, and The Red Hot Thilly Peppers among others. He also performs solo under his given name, Mabson solo performances are a combination of improvisational noise and DJ techniques. Mabson toured solo with Dan Deacon
in 2008.
A key figure in the L.A. Scene, Mabson's most notable musical works are "Burger!" a one sided cassette release, and "Don't Stop Belevin'" a re-edit of the Journey
classic that has become wildly popular in the L.A. Scene and a staple of his DJ sets. Mabson DJ sets rely heavily on 1990s dance music, especially European artists such as Aqua
. He is also known for his blog "Celebrity Juggalos" which features digitally altered photos of celebrities and musicians in Juggalo
facepaint, e.g. "slaygo" created by Travis von Sydow. the blog was featured in XLR8R magazine in 2008.
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DJ, bassist, guitarist, drummer, vocalist, noise artist, producer and concert promoter, currently the Drummer for XBXRX
XBXRX
XBXRX is an American punk band formed in 1998 in Mobile, Alabama.Their early sound very new wave-influenced, but is now more improvised and deconstructed, moving away from using the synthesizers that typify new wave. They are a collective with a revolving cast of musicians, including Steve...
. Active since 2005, Mabson is best known as a DJ either under his alias "DJ Z Kyle " or his given name. He is an ever present figure of L.A. associated with The Smell
The Smell
The Smell is an all ages, alcohol and drug-free punk rock/noise/experimental venue in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The Smell, notable for its DIY ethic, is home to many of the area's avant-garde performers and artists...
and Sean Carnage
Sean Carnage
Sean Carnage is a director and producer living in Los Angeles. He is also a concert promoter, hosting "Sean Carnage Monday Nights" at Pehr Space in Echo Park, Carnage has also hosted his "Monday nights" in the past at Los Angeles venues The Smell and the il Corral.His feature-length video 40 Bands...
Monday Nights.
Mabson is a current member or has been a member of over 30 bands/musical projects varying widely in genre, ranging from improvisational noise to jazz and vocal. Including Beach Balls, Whitmen, Laco$te, Small Breed, Guns and Broses, Blacklight Jim Morrison, Violence and Positivity, Smooth Grooves, Toe Jam, the Jails Band, XBXRX, and The Red Hot Thilly Peppers among others. He also performs solo under his given name, Mabson solo performances are a combination of improvisational noise and DJ techniques. Mabson toured solo with Dan Deacon
Dan Deacon
Dan Deacon is an American composer and electronic musician based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2003, Deacon has released eight albums under several different labels...
in 2008.
A key figure in the L.A. Scene, Mabson's most notable musical works are "Burger!" a one sided cassette release, and "Don't Stop Belevin'" a re-edit of the Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
classic that has become wildly popular in the L.A. Scene and a staple of his DJ sets. Mabson DJ sets rely heavily on 1990s dance music, especially European artists such as Aqua
Aqua (band)
Aqua is a Danish dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two...
. He is also known for his blog "Celebrity Juggalos" which features digitally altered photos of celebrities and musicians in Juggalo
Juggalo
Juggalo or Juggalette is a name given to fans of Insane Clown Posse or any other Psychopathic Records hip hop group. Juggalos have developed their own idioms, slang, and characteristics.-History:...
facepaint, e.g. "slaygo" created by Travis von Sydow. the blog was featured in XLR8R magazine in 2008.