In preparation for Dirtybird Records‘ biggest year yet, Claude VonStroke has dropped off his fourth artist album and sixth full-length project, Freaks & Beaks. Embracing the pursuit of funky, fresh eccentricity, VonStroke harkens back to free-spirited ethos of the decade-defining label’s formative years in his latest album. Celebrating his imprint’s 15th year anniversary, the Dirtybird boss has a full arsenal of festivities in store for the milestone moment—encompassing over two dozen parties including new party CampInn, three festivals, an art gallery show, and more.
Freaks & Beaks showcases a genre diversity inspired by corners of VonStroke’s world, from family to friends, dance floors and old memories. With an irresistible groove that persists throughout the various influences of hip-hop, ghetto tech, breaks, and more, the album thrives on its experimentation with inside jokes, samples, and obscure ideas. Weird and fun, Freaks & Beaks epitomizes the principles of VonStroke’s creative intention, leaving no wonder as to why Dirtybird has become an undeniable cornerstone of the house and techno party scene.
Stream Freaks & Breaks below.
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