Here’s a new entertaining short video clip by Mr. Oizo featuring Flat Beat and Pharrell Williams.

In the November 2009 issue of MixMag, Justice stated that they will be producing the soundtrack to Mr. Oizo’s latest film Rubber, before they begin working on their new album. On March 6, Mr. Oizo announced the recording of his upcoming album called 2010. We will have more information on the album later, so stay tuned.

Update:  According to official sources at Ed Banger Records, Beginning Of The End is a hoax. Along with other music sites/blogs, we received this track via email from a convincing-sounding address “promo@edbangerrecords.com”…  Oddly enough, this track sounds a lot like Justice… give it a listen below.

The French electro duo Justice are making a return with the release of their upcoming single, “Beginning Of The End.” This is the first original track they’ve produced and released since Planisphere, which was originally set to be a composition for the Dior Homme runway last year. Beginning Of The End begins with with the fanfare-like sound used in a few of their remixes (namely, the remix of Klaxons’ As Above So Below), and then switches gears and delivers a healthy dosage of electro beats climaxing to the sound of the signature distorted harpsichord synth first introduced in Planisphere.

Prior to listening, I was a bit skeptical of Justice’s return to production, as it had been quite a while since they’d put something out. Their debut album † is a tough one to follow; anything following would be judged by extremely high standards. However, after a listen, it seems as though they’re on the right track, picking up from where Planisphere left off… Justice is back.. and I bet after listening to this track, I won’t be the only person to be certain of the duo’s epic return to production.

• Télécharger MP3: Justice - Beginning Of The End [FAKE] (courtesy of Ed Banger Records)

About a month ago, we checked out Be the D.A.N.C.E. exhibit. On display were 70 Justice D.A.N.C.E.-inspired t-shirts hand-painted by Simone Wicks [hmm.. that's a lot of hyphens]. If you haven’t seen them yet, the designs are awesome. She’s planning on selling these shirts, so if you’re interested we’ll have details for you soon.

CLICK IT to see the photos or check out high-res shots on our flickr.

Taken November 21st, 2009 at the 23rd Street Lofts in Los Angeles, CA.

23rd St. Lofts Presents the One Day exhibit of:
Be the D.A.N.C.E – a collection of wearable art couture.

Inspired by Justice’s music video D.A.N.C.E., Simone Wicks has hand painted 70 one of a kind pieces.

These pieces are being sold at this event so if there is one in particular you want please come early as they are one of a kind - cash only $40 - $70

Wine and Cheese will be served : ) DJs spinning, and roaming photos by Club Soda,

It’s this Saturday, November 21st, 2009 from 7PM to 10:30 at the 23rd Street Lofts in Downtown LA…. map?

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Want more info? Check the facebook event here.

The photos are up.

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Now, time for much-needed sleep.

Taken October 30th and 31st at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.

According to Billboard.com, the reborn Electra record label has recruited the french duo Justice for their forthcoming album. 

Justice’s last album was released under the Because Music/ Ed Banger label, and was in some part responsible for the label’s recent successes.

I’m not too familiar with the details of the deal. Will this new change scar the connection between Justice and their former record label Ed Banger Records from France? What does their mentor Busy P think about all this? Will this change also have an impact on Justice’s funky style in their upcoming tracks as they progress through a more mainstream label? We’ll just have to wait till the time comes.

Elektra will simply control the distribution of the Ed Banger releases in the US.

Justice and So-Me have collaborated with Coca Cola in the endorsement of the Club Coke 09 product. The video incorporates the same cartoon graphical style as the D.A.N.C.E. music video.

Last night was the first part of our own take on the weekend that never dies. First, we were at the screening of A Cross The Universe, the new Justice documentary, sitting right aside Boys Noize and the Ed Rec Crew for the screening.

but that was just the beginning. We proceeded to the real deal…. got a Hard-on at HARD Haunted Mansion at the Shrine.

We will be in Vegas tonight for the Fabulous Festival, and back in LA for the DJ Falcon appearance at Banana Split Sundaes.

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For high resolution photos, see the photos on our flickr account.
Taken October 31st, 2008 at Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán, Hollywood and The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

On a side note, events will be running at The Montalbán until the end of the year.

As if there isn’t enough stuff going on in LA this Halloween weekend, something new has been announced.

The Busy P Halloween night AirForce launch event we told you about earlier now has been turned into a movie screening event. A Cross The Universe, the new Justice documentary will be screened at the Montalban this Friday night. You can RSVP here.

This film contains mature subject matter that may not be appropriate for all ages. You’ve been warned. 

Friday October 31st, 2008
6PM - Opening reception with cocktails courtesy of Belvedere Vodka
7PM - Film Premiere introduced by Busy P and Justice
8PM - Busy P x Nike Air Force 1 Launch 

Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA

So Halloween is almost a week away. Still don’t have plans? We can help. 

The good thing is that this Halloween there are plenty of choices of events to go to. We’re actually planning on going to not one, not two, but three places in the same night. 

First off, the most recently announced event is an Ed Banger Halloween Party.
 

Sponsored by Nike, the Ed Bangers will be hosting a Halloween Kick-Off party at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood. This is the same theater that Soulwax will be screening their Part of the Weekend Never Dies on the 28th. The new Busy P AirForces will be unveiled at the event, and you will have an opportunity to meet the members of the Ed Rec Crue, while still outfitted in your Daft Punk knock-off Halloween costume. There’s no RSVP, so just show up. The event starts at 5PM at the Montalban.

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What to do next? Well, of course there’s Hard Haunted Mansion, but if you don’t have tickets to it, or if you intend on showing up late, you could always check out an event sponsored by LA Metromix.

The people who brought you DanceRight at La Cita bring you Drop-Dead Gorgeous Halloween at the Natural History Museum directly South of USC. Here you can catch DJ Sets from Treasure Fingers, Classixx, and our pick Holy Ghost. The best part of this event is that it is absolutely free for admission. Don’t want to fork out $60 for a Hard Ticket? This is your best bet. There is a catch, though, to admission: you simply need to RSVP. Easy, right? Open up your favorite email program or webmail site and send your confirmation over to metromix@danceright.com.

If you’re going to this event and staying there, enjoy yourself. But if not, you always have the option of walking over to Hard Fest going on within walking distance. A safe bet would be to pay couple bucks and parking over at the University of Southern California Parking Structure X on Figueroa. This parking structure is located right in between, and is walking distance, both the Metromix and Hard events. That being said, you can head north on Figueroa and find yourself at one of the most epic electronic events that Los Angeles has ever hosted.

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Meet Hard Haunted Mansion.

 
With a line-up featuring the biggest names in electronic music, I have no doubt that this event will be the highlight of the night. You will have an opportunity to catch the likes of Justice, Soulwax, SMD, Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, Crookers, and a few others…… all in the same night! If you haven’t bought your tickets for this yet, you should because they may sell out and/or reach capacity early. So get your costume, get your ass to the Shrine on Halloween night, and prepare for one of the biggest nights of electronic music ever to take place in the western hemisphere. 

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