LA Riots have reinvented a sound that melded influences of techno, house and drum n’ bass. The fans received their productions with open arms, the world took note, LA Riots had arrived. They accomplished what eludes so many in the genre; maintaining their underground credibility while remixing some of music's premier pop and rock labels. So far, the formula has worked. They've crafted the title track on Kylie Minogue’s “Boombox” Album, remixed multiplatinum rock icons Weezer and pop-dance phenom Lady Gaga ("Born This Way"), all while working on top-selling Sony Playstation games. Not to mention remixing tracks for a diverse roster of DJ/artists including Tiesto, Laidback Luke and Sidney Samson.
Over the years their broad musical scope has led to plays from the likes of Tiesto, Justice and Afrojack to name a few. These accolades from fellow DJs have put them on the speed dial of A&R teams to shine up pop and rock remixes for major labels such as Warner Bros., Virgin, Tommy Boy and Interscope. LA Riots production is varied, but their quality control and precision in the studio creates a big room sound that translates the party straight to the dance floors.
It is those same high-profile productions that have prompted them to land even higher profile gigs. In 2009 they toured with The Crystal Method (“Divided by Night”) and a second outing with MSTRKRFT. As well as appearances at Chicago’s Lollapalooza, ULTRA Music Festival in Miami (2008 & 2009), Electric Zoo, I♥Techno and Belgium’s Pukklepop Festival. Additionally, Beatport named them as “Break Out Stars” at the 2010 Winter Music Conference.
In 2011 their successes on the charts are mirroring their successes touring. Beginning the year with a #1 Billboard Remix and sold out European Tour, they returned to the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, landed a residency at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas and were featured on the 1st ever Identity Festival Tour across the US. LA Riots are definitely ones to watch and if you are lucky you might just get them to #StartARiot in your town.
