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THE ELECTRO WARS DOCUMENTARY
www.theelectrowars.com
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America’s first documentary on contemporary Electronic Dance Music
PRESS
Pitchfork and The Electro Wars
URB Magazine Interviews Stephen Vasquez
PREMIERES
The film has been premiered in the following places:
- Sweden, Malmo Film Festival September 10, 2010
- Nova Scotia Film Festival September 14, 2010
- Stockholm Film Festival November 23, 25, 29 2010
The Electro Wars documentary is a labor of love that I have been working on for almost two years. The production has been harrowing, but it has been worth it. I have manned the project by myself, I reach out to talent, I shoot the interviews, and I have edited and marketed alone. The trailer has been well received around the world, in ten days it was watched 80,000 times without any publicity or marketing firm behind it. This has garnered attention from Atlantic Records, MTV, WMC, a plethora of Film Festivals around the world (Berlin Film Festival, Stockholm Film Festival, Atlantic Film Festival, Music Doc).
Artists Featured in the Film
- Moby
- Deadmau5
- Afrojack
- Benny Benassi
- Pitbull
- Lil Jon
- Congorock
- LMFAO
- Diplo & Switch (Major Lazer)
- Quest Love
- Steve Aoki
- Justice
- Joachim Garraud
- Skrillex
- Apl.De.Ap (Black Eyed Peas)
- ATrak
- Laidback Luke
- Crookers
- Sway (MTV)
- Larry Tee
- DJ Premier
- Dj Qbert
- Boys Noize
- Chuckie
- Fischerspooner
- Spank Rock
- Chromeo
- 30h!3
- NinjaSonik
- Auto Erotique
- Franki Chan
- Matt & Kim
- The White Lies
- Midnight Juggernauts
and many more!
The film’s premise revolves around Electronic Dance Music, but it is much more than that. It encapsulates any type of music that is created through electronic means, i.e, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Punk, Indie Rock etc. I explore other genres of music in the film and celebrate the infusion of all these different styles of music with dance music. This film is the first of its and it has never been documented before.
Press for Our Other Projects:
Hipster Runoff on Skrillex @ Camp Bisco
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/altreport/2011/08/skrillex-shows-how-vip-his-life-he-officially-prince-dubstep.html
“Every one loves Skrillex. He goes to a music festival and every1 wants to tell him that he is God’s gift to dubstep.”
World Star Hip-Hop features ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhri4Erp1fn8L05867
Drake’s Blog on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://octobersveryown.blogspot.com/2011/07/asap-rocky.html
COMPLEX Magazine on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://complexmag.com/music/2011/07/video-asap-rocky-purple-swag
“ASAP Rocky might have a “get throwed” anthem on his hands. Whether you’re sipping that purple lean, lighting that Grand Daddy purple, or completely sober—”Purple Swag” knocks.”
FADER Magazine on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://www.thefader.com/2011/07/06/video-asap-rocky-purple-swag/
“Uptown smoker and wave/swag/screw fusionist ASAP Rocky pays a proper homage to the greatest rap song of the last decade, “Still Tippin.” Speaking not only to a post-region rap world, but a post-race one as well, the video features a blonde chick in golds, lip syncing with an uncomfortable swagger that recalls the Pink Shirt Girl of Rebecca Black fame. As a pioneering white wearer of fronts and awkward swag possessor himself, Paul Wall would most certainly approve.”
MTV – The Electro Wars crew in Miami
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/04/21/electro-wars-with-steve-aoki-justice-and-lil-jon-is-here/
“Vasquez and his production partners, Carmine Rizzo and Jason Ano, are a trio who never say no. A year after the documentary first started buzzing at the 2010 Winter Music Conference, the crew, now operating under the name One & Only Productions, scored a gig as Skrillex’s touring camera crew, covering shows all over the States, all while the trio are in full swing on production for the documentary’s sequel, “The Electro Wars: Revenge of the Synth.”"
The Village Voice on ASAP Rocky’s videos
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/08/asap_rocky_peso_video.php/
“He reps Harlem pretty hard, but his beats are so chopped and screwed you’d think he was a student of Mike Jones. Also, he seems to be bringing back grills. (This is not a complaint.) And he’s even got a co-sign from Drake!”
Good Morning Arizona
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/How-to-be-a-DJ-124494469.html
PHOENIX – Go to any party and chances are you’ll hear Skrillex.
His real name is Sonny Moore and he looks like he’s about 17. Folks like Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas have hired him for remixes. He just loves music and his fans love him, which is no wonder why his Dubnation Tour stop at the Venue of Scottsdale was completely sold out.
Hipster Runoff on Skrillex
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/altreport/2011/06/does-new-skrillex-music-video-prove-he-prince-dubstep.html
“To some, Skrillex is known as ‘the guy who had the Win Butler haircut b4 Win had it. But to others, he is known as the Prince of Dubstep, bringing the sounds of dubstep 2 the masses, building a tribe of fans who truly love him as a DJ, and also as a person. He is Sonny Moore, the greatest American dubstepper in the history of Civilization.”
Dope on Plastic on “Skrillex at Camp Bisco X”
http://www.dopeonplastic.org/post/7894533299/skrillex-at-camp-bisco-x-by-jason-ano
“Yet another video gem from the talented Jason Ano. Just some of the madness of Camp Bisco from Skrill’s point of view. Enjoy!”
Zacuto in the World
http://www.zacutoimages.com/p212337293/h18BF97CB#h18bf97cb
“Jason Ano using the Zacuto Cross Fire to cover the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, FL.”
Live For The Funk on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://www.liveforthefunk.com/2011/07/you-should-be-listening-to-asap-rocky/
“Offered below is basically everything ASAP Rocky has done to date. You will find individual streams of our favorite tracks, a download link to his debut EP Deep Purple, and the ridiculously awesome music video for the song “Purple Swag”. Happy listening friends, and remember——keep it weird.”
DUMMY Magazine on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://www.dummymag.com/videos/2011/07/13/asap-rocky-purple-swag/
“This cinematic, coiled song is easier and sadder than spending money and combines three of the best rap things ever – psychedelic/melancholic screwed beats from Houston and visceral realist New York rap – with gold lower grills and synesthesia, two of the best non-rap things. What else is great about this? The video, directed by Jason Ano is cool.”
Earmilk on ASAP Rocky
http://www.earmilk.com/2011/07/13/asap-rocky-%E2%80%93-purple-swag/
“Got some new music from the upcoming Harlem rapper with a Houston influenced called ASAP Rocky. This is a artist that has that psychedelic feel with that pretty-boy swag, will definitely be looking out for him.”
High Snobiety on ASAP Rocky’s “Purple Swag”
http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/07/12/music-video-asap-rocky-purple-swag/
” I’m still hyped on this one. The homie ASAP Rocky has released a handful of songs and videos on the internet via Youtube, but not until “Purple Swag” aka “Everything’s Purple” has he seen such success. I pride myself on being able to read the market and pin point trends before they happen. Mark my words what you are about to watch or perhaps just finished watching is a dope song with an equally cool visual that as far as i can tell is sure to go viral.”
Earmilk on Skrillex
http://www.earmilk.com/2011/06/23/skrillex-rock-n-roll-will-take-you-to-the-mountain-video/
“Ever wonder what 8 months of touring looks like? Now you can with video that Skrillex recently released. This guy has been everywhere on this planet, traveled to every continent and played in about every major city.”
Womp TV on Skrillex
http://womptv.com/2011/06/21/skrillex-rock-n-roll-music-video/
“Just released is Skrillex’s new music video for “Rock n Roll” by NYC crew One & Only Productions and Orange County’s Cru Jones. This video is a mini documentary of Skrillex’s US Tour over the past 8 months and only a glimpse of what his life on the road is like. There are a volley of cameos from every all-star in the Electronic Dance music scene from all over the world.”
Hypetrack on Skrillex
http://hypetrak.com/2011/06/skrillex-rock-n-roll-will-take-you-to-the-mountain/
“With a much revealing title like “Rock n Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain),” the theme of Skrillex’s latest single is loud and clear. Thus, the Los Angeles-based bass aficionado unleashes an accompanying video. Accordingly, it features lots of footage on the road and numerous cameo appearances by the likes of Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Diplo and more.”
MTV – Jason Films Deadmau5 at Ultra Music Festival
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660745/deadmau5-lights-up-ultra-music-festival-miami.jhtml
“Deadmau5′s amazing stage setup is part of why he stands apart from other acts — that as well as his excellent production value and impeccable transitions during live performances. We hit up day two of the Ultra fest to see what new tricks deadmau5 would have in store.”
MTV – Jason Covers Chuckie
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660345/michael-jackson-chuckie-remix.jhtml
“Leaving the South by Southwest festival, Lavo New York and Las Vegas’ Marquee in his wake, house DJ Chuckie has his sights set on the week ahead. With Miami Music Week now upon us, Chuckie plans to seize the opportunity to debut new material.”
