Nate Jackson from OC Weekly just finished his write up in on our very own Colossal KNXN!! I must say, this article has made me so proud!

Huntington Beach DJ duo Colossal KNXN bring larger-than-life beats to local dance floors
The nocturnal lifestyle of a club DJ rarely involves the glare of afternoon sunlight. Which explains the sunglasses on DJs Tony Long (“Tea Long”) and Brandon Rillera (“BB Guns”) during a midday interview on the patio of the Gypsy Den in Costa Mesa.

The eyewear on these two Huntington Beach-based song selectors also provides a neat visual metaphor: Reflections bounce and bend between Long’s metallic aviator lenses and Rillera’s pitch-black sun blockers, creating a warped parallel dimension, populated with funhouse versions of their fellow diners and passers-by.

It’s this mind-altering moment of self-reflection that shines through at a Colossal KNXN set. Running wild with endless tracks of melody and mayhem, Colossal KNXN’s sound weaves a net of industrialized beats and human soul designed to capture and drag their prey into a primal state of rhythm….

…“You’ve got a lot of these kids now who can’t mix. If you gave them two real records, they wouldn’t be able to do it,” says Long, shaking his head.

Rillera adds that “lack of a unique style” is a common epidemic among digital-only DJs. Colossal KNXN’s knowledge and eclecticism often result in random yet satisfying combos such as the ’80s pop of Men Without Hats poured over a German synth beat (see Long’s edit of Siriusmo’s “Girls Rock,” currently streaming on their MySpace)….

…Colossal KNXN can still be found on Wednesdays huddled in Avalon’s wood-paneled DJ booth, beer in hand (though it now costs $1) as beats and body heat rise to the ceiling.

Colossal KNXN have also expanded their well-oiled dance parties to monthly residencies at such hipster haunts as Detroit Bar, the Crosby and Proof, along with glossier gigs at Sutra, iLounge and LA’s Cinespace. Not to mention major LA rave billings at Hard and the Heist for packed rooms of 1,500 people or more….

…Much of Colossal KNXN’s hype is funneled through their relationship with the online artist community fakeRICH, which hosts a barrage of local electro events in OC and LA as well as a blog documenting their exploits. Similar to LA party blog the Cobrasnake, fakeRICH gets attention for high-end party pics and partnerships with sought-after underground artists.

As summer rolls in, Long and Rillera are diving into the studio to produce two remixes and two original tracks bearing their insignia, though an official release date has not been set.

“Going from making tracks to producing [them] is a big deal for us,” says Long, adding that it will only get them greater Internet buzz and more recognition from bigger artists.

FOR THE COMPLETE VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE …
http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-06-11/music/colossal-knxn/

GUNS AND BOMBS – RIDDLE OF STEEL (TEALONG & 12TH PLANET REMIX)