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RECONSTRVCT IX SATURDAY NIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:32:04 PST

Doesn't matter if she gives us rain, sleet, or snow.

As long as the world turns, Reconstrvct is a go.

So hurry up and wait on that cold train, so slow...

Down the dark tunnel we just keep looking.

Or get with your crew and carpool safely to Brooklyn.

Warm you should dress, just don't stress.

This one is at that place called House of Yes.

Reconstrvct IX + SubFM Special Edition

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

Venue: House of Yes

Address: 342 Maujer Street, Brooklyn NY 11206

Tickets Available Right Here

10:00PM - LATE

Compa - Manchester

Joe Nice - Baltimore

Truenature - Brooklyn

Blind Prophet - Long Island

Carter Van Pelt - NYC

Proper Sound by Tsunami Bass Experience

Streaming live via Sub.fm

Bassfaced In Croatia Part 1: Outlook 2012

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:40:34 PDT

Pulling out all the stops for it's 5th year, Outlook amassed an unrivaled lineup of up-and-coming talent, scene pioneers, and living legends for their annual pow-wow on the grounds of Fort Punta Christo. The fort itself, an abandoned naval installation built between 1836 and 1883, sits just 45 meters from the Adriatic coastline and provides without a doubt one of the most surreal festival settings in the World.

Outlook not only celebrates the current scope of cutting-edge talent that fall under the "bass music" umbrella, but also those who laid the foundation of dub and reggae music generations before. You can trace back the lineage of dubstep, UK garage, and jungle to dub legends such as Lee "Scratch" Perry, Jah Shaka, and sound systems as pivotal as Trojan, Channel One, and Iration Steppas.

Billed as "the largest bass music and sound system Culture festival in Europe", we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the sound. While overall production value, stage design, and visuals are certainly no slouch; it's clear that quality of sound within each arena at Outlook is paramount.

Words seem to fall catastrophically short in accurately capturing the essence of Outlook in it's oscillating, pupil dilating, Ozujsko-fueled glory. Thus, we've frozen some of our favorite moments in time...

The Harbour stage served as host to festival headliners. Equipped with the same Martin Audio large scale rig as Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, heralded acts such as Max Romeo, Fat Freddy's Drop, Andy C, Congo Natty (Live), DMZ, Skream, and DJ Marky played to thousands til the early morning hours.

Sat adjacent to the Harbour is the Dockside stage, outfitted with the same quality in sound by way of another Martin Audio large-scale array. The close proximity of the festival's two main stages made it easy to bounce back and forth between the Harbour's headline acts and Dockside label showcases for Metalheadz, Shogun Audio, Rinse.fm, & Chestplate vs. Osiris.

The crowning jewel of Outlook however, is Fort Punta Christo itself. The largest of the fort arenas, Arena 1 immediately envelopes you in sound within it's 20 foot high fire-breathing walls. The custom Void-Acoustics rig delivered the most sonically immersive environment of Outlook 2012; the sort of bass pressure that could be felt all the way up into your eye sockets.

Arena 1 highlights from our rounds included a trifecta of sets by Addison Groove, Scuba, and Appleblim from Friday's SUB:STANCE night. Commodo & Lurka played a raucous B2B set for Thursday's Black Box label affair and Kromestar practically had the fort levitating during the GetDarker showcase.

The Moat - home to label showcases from Swamp81, Momentum vs. Soul:ution, Hessle Audio, & Audio Warfare. There's something about the moat that intrinsically makes you take a step back, look around and appreciate where exactly it is that you are. Aesthetically tough to beat, it's moss covered five meter high walls run roughly the length of a Football field and are flanked on each side by sizable Noise Control Audio stacks. With no easily accessible booze without leaving and often a lengthy queue for re-entry, Moat-goers found alternative means to amplify their experience once inside.

Even the smallest of the stages within the Fort boast their own custom tailored sound systems. These stages allow space for some of Outlook's less established up-and-coming acts while creating the most intimate musical venues on the festival's grounds. Connecting the Fort's Courtyard, Dungeon, and Ballroom are a network of arched passageways and tunnels, eventually spilling you out into some of the dopest beats you'll ever hear.

If you've ever wondered what raving at the bottom of a well would be like, then the Ballroom's got you covered. The elevated DJ booth and circular dancefloor proved to be an epic backdrop for L-Wiz and other low-key acts over the weekend.

Perched on the point of Punta Christo sits Mungo's...

As demonstrated by their victories at RBMA's recent soundclashes in Glasgow and Birmingham, you simply can't test Mungo's champion sound. Their iconic 18" horn-loaded scoops and custom-fabbed Void-Acoustics tops are centerfold material for any respectable audiophile.

Our utmost gratitude and respect to all Mungo's crew for the hard work hauling the system out to Croatia and having her purring like a kitten all weekend. A system is only as good as it's soundbwoy and you can trust that Mungo's come correct. No rest for the wickedman.

Kept under wraps until just before Outlook, Manchester's Dub Smugglers announced they would be supplying their sound-system to run point for the festival's Beach stage. Operating from noon right up until Fort festivities kicked off at 8:00pm, the beach provided an alternative to boat parties for all the sub-loving landlubbers. With an emphasis on all things irie, the Beach Stage played host to sets by Earl Gateshead, Channel One, Mungo's Hi-Fi, and Gorgon Sound; as well as a History of Garage/Dubstep set from Hatcha, N-Type, & Plastician.

--- What the locals refer to as : "TECHNO-REGGAE" ---

Fort Punta Christo first hosted Outlook in 2010, but the Fort has been home to Croatia's premier reggae festival Seasplash for the past decade. Built upon much of the same foundation, Outlook pays homage to the roots of reggae and dub, lending some generational context to modern Sound System culture in all it's varying forms.

Daddy Freddy & Iration Steppas

Jah Shaka held down the opening night of Mungo's with a Six-hour set.

Tenor Fly, Phoebe, and Congo Natty inna di Clash

Longtime Bassfaced favorite Disrupt (Jahtari) & Charlie P

--- MC's ---

Woven deep into the fabric of sound system culture is the role of the host. Sourcing in some of the finest DJs and sound systems from across the World, Outlook didn't cut any corners when it came to MCs either. There seemed to be an understanding across the board in allowing tunes room to breathe, something often overlooked by MCs here in the States. It was refreshing to hear the likes of Eksman, GQ, Pokes, Tenor Fly, Phoebe, and Daddy Freddy injecting their energy, contributing to the music rather than detracting from it.

"Eksman I'm a lyrical G / When I'm pon the riddim you know I'm deadly." - Eksman

"Wait a minute allow that, pet nor powder. Sound man crank it out the desk now louder. Sonic ambush now my words they surround yah. Heavy Artillery on every encounter." - MC DRS

"Put on a show like they never seen. Slang like this took over the scene - Cool, Safe, Blud - Seen." - P Money

"Oh Gosh, Oh Golly / I'm not a wasteman I'm not a Wally / Man can't push me around like a trolley / I'll kick off his head with a Pele volley" - D Double E

--- Saturday - DMZ Showcase ---

While the DMZ nights at Mass in Brixton have been put on hold since the nightclub's demise, Outlook Festival staples Mala, Coki, Loefah, & Sgt. Pokes reunited on the Harbour stage for a colossal two-hour session on Saturday night. Delving into the label's extensive back catalog and reaching for the classics, the set served as a reminder of how far things have come since their humble beginnings at 3rd Bass seven years ago. There's something to be said for being surrounded by 5,000+ people braving a torrential downpour, hoisting lighters in the air for "Cay's Cray".

"I see the rain come down while the sun is shining. I see them dance into the night"

"Out to all the gyaldem in the goulashes....SOGGY" - Pokes

"Time to phone a loved one...Time to phone someone you love. You're about to go missing." - Pokes

Meditate On Bass Weight.

-Boat Cruises -

If trying to relieve last night's hangover with some Vitamin D and reggae isn't your bag, you can always keep last night's party going by hopping on one of Outlook's 50 some odd boat parties. Tickets for all of this year's boat's sold out well in advance, so don't slack once they go on sale. This year we were lucky to embark upon the inaugural Anti-Social Entertainment cruise on Saturday night as well as Sunday afternoon's Vagabondz boat.

Anti-Social arguably had the biggest lineup of any boat party, both from a talent and size perspective alike. This proved quite the hilarious juxtaposition as they held down easily the smallest confines of any of the boats. Saturday night's boat cruise proved to be the perfect vessel to escape the port and temporarily weather the ongoing storm.

Silkie, R1Ryders, Razor Rekta, Quest, G Double, Chefal, Jay 5ive, Alys B, Kromestar, Dark Tantrums.

Sunday arrived much in the same fashion as the other 11 weeks of the Istrian Summer, with clear skies and a balmy 85 degrees. Boarding the Vagabondz boat around noon to the sounds of Gang Starr's - 'Full Clip' still half-cocked from the night before, it was abundantly clear that we were already having one of the better Sundays on planet Earth. Despite overhearing complaints some 2 minutes into the cruise that yesterday's (presumably water-logged) cruise was better, most gladly welcomed the opportunity to cure out in the sun to the sounds of hip-hop classics, old school electro, party anthems, and the freshest house productions to come out this year.

Vagabondz Boat ft. Disclosure, NYTA (Mensah), Lil Silva, and Night Owl

--- Closing ---

Some 72 hours of raving later and showing little signs of fatigue, Outlook forged onward for one final night of unfathomable lineups. With no rest for the weary, the night was spent scattered across the hillside covering as much square-footage possible. Highlights included intimate sets from longtime heros L-Wiz and RSD in some of Outlook's smallest venues before returning to be engulfed by the mothership of a main stage and her Dockside sistren one last time.

Youngsta & SP:MC closing out the dockside at 5:00am with the finest cuts. Yunx got the midas touch.

Ant-TC1 and Icicle closed out the Harbour stage at 6am drawing for classics like LTJ Bukem's - 'Atlantis' and closing the festival out with Dillinja's - 'Nasty Ways'.

Many soon returned to the harsh realities waiting back at their points of origin, while those with an insatiable appetite for beats forged onward into the Croatian unknown, awaiting the start of Dimensions Festival to be held on the same grounds later in the week...

--- Croatian Unknown ---

Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Podgaric, Croatia

Bassfaced In Croatia Part 2: Dimensions 2012

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:59:29 PST

Building off of the success and Worldwide response to Outlook Festival at Fort Punta Christo, 2012 also ushered in the debut of Dimensions Festival on the same hallowed grounds. Taking place just a week after Outlook, Dimensions brought together a lineup dedicated towards exploring the deeper side of techno, house, and bass-driven music. If you're already traveling halfway around the World for Outlook, the decision to stay in Croatia an extra week for Dimensions is a bit of a no-brainer. Outlook refugees aside, the eclectic Dimensions lineup brought out it's own diverse massive of travelers from throughout the globe.

Maintaining much of the same ethos as Outlook in terms of sound and overall production value, one of the festival's main selling points was it's limited capacity. With attendance capped at 5000, musical programming for Dimensions would be contained within the mystical Fort complex itself.

Alexander Nut

The festivities kicked off on Thursday night with the Eglo Showcase on the Dimensions Stage. Alexander Nut set the tone early on before lending way to a massive two-hour set from Funkineven. RBMA archived the latter below for your enjoyment:

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Floating Points

Floating Points delivered one of the most refreshing sets heard over the course weekend. After a week of beats running the full spectrum of electronic music, his funk and disco selections hit the spot. We'll keep you posted if and when the recording finds it's way onto the RBMA archives.

Ashes57 Side Effects Project

Ashes57 and crew kept busy during the off week, flipping Outlook's mural installation and giving it some Dimensions flavor. You can check out the time-lapse video HERE as well as photos from the booth itself on her Flickr.

Mungos Hi-Fi & Phoebe

SubDub have been pushing the sounds of dub and dubstep north of London for the past decade and a half. Since 2005 their legendary Exodus / DMZ nights in Leeds remain powered by the mighty Iration Steppas sound system in room 1 where Digital Mystikz & crew take center stage. Thursday night Exodus took to Mungo's arena curating a massive 10-hour session featuring Mungo's Hi-Fi, Iration Steppas, Mala, Pinch, Jack Sparrow, and Kode9.

Mark Iration

Jack Sparrow

Launched in 2007 and having just celebrated 5 years strong, Benji B's mid-week Deviation sessions have established themselves as a London institution. Curating a Friday afternoon boat party for Dimensions, Benji called upon the talents of longtime Deviation fam Moxie, Josie Rebelle, Ossie, and Joy Orbison to soundtrack the nautical expedition.

Moxie

Josey Rebelle

Ossie

Joy Orbison

Benji B

Another advantage to Dimensions' limited capacity was that it freed up much of the prime beachfront real estate. Churning out it's fair share of deep house over the weekend, the Beach stage was the perfect spot to take in the early evening sunsets over the Adriatic.

Alongside fellow Detroit talents Carl Craig and Moodymann, Jimmy Edgar did the motor city proud with some percolating sleezy Electro styles. You can stream the recording of his set via RBMA below:

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Loefah & Chunky

While both the Swamp81 and Hessle Audio showcases in the Moat had eluded us at Outlook, the two labels joined forces for an unforgettable night in Mungo's Arena at Dimensions. Friday night's takeover provided sets from Midland, Pangaea, Zed Bias, Ben UFO, Pearson Sound, and Boddika, with Swamp don dada Loefah taking the reigns til sun up.

Kozee

The fastest boat to sell out between Outlook/Dimensions 2012 was Saturday afternoon's Exit Recordings boat. Lucky to lock up tickets as soon as they dropped, we embarked upon a DnBooze cruise of epic proportions. Kicking things off was Consequence with some classic electro before Synkro & Indigo took the helm and steered the voyage 20,000 leagues deep.

A one-time-only affair: dBridge, Loxy, and Marcus Intalex then went back2back2back and put on a clinic.

Exit Recordings boat party ft. Consequence, Synkro, Indigo, dBridge, Loxy, Marcus Intalex, SP:MC & GQ

Dimensions certainly provided a more intimate festival experience than Outlook, but it wasn't without some logistical gaffes. Outlook's larger harbourside and clearing stages helped to divert a majority of the traffic away from the Fort itself. With the absence of these stages at Dimensions, many found themselves queueing outside of the 2000-capacity Arena1 to catch the festival's headlining talent.

While the Fort is undoubtedly the star of the show, absorbing Outlook's Clearing or Dockside stage for next year would help to alleviate queues encountered for headliners booked in Arena 1. For a festival only in it's infancy, these types of growing pains are inevitable. Judging from how the same production team have dealt with the growth and improvement of Outlook over the past three years, the Dimensions crew is no doubt already hard at work on how to better themselves for 2013.

Saturday night we were treated to some old fashioned Croatian hospitality courtesy of our hosts. Food understandably low among the week's priorities and with energy waning, the home-cooking helped power us through one final sunrise.

Our Croatian rave extravaganza sadly coming to a close, we knew it would only be right to see the festival out inna Mungo's style. Capping the two weeks off with dBridge's Exit Recordings label on one of the best sound systems in the World...it doesn't get much better than that. The resounding impression from the night being that Exit is already making music for the year 2019, so best catch up. Bladerunner business.

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MC GQ & dBridge

Dub Phizix

Closing the festival out was Dub Phizix, an appropriate end to two weeks of Croatian raving where his music was seemingly inescapable. SP:MC guided the crowd through the final furlong on the mic until reluctantly Mungo's finally shut their rig down for the last time.

Dimensions is definitively one for the heads. It's a festival that respects it's audience enough to know the same people who find peace in a meditative eyes-down set from Mala can also find enjoyment shocking out to some Berghain techno and vice versa. With some obvious room for improvement and limitless potential, it's safe to say that the Dimensions experience will only improve in 2013 and beyond. There's no doubt the festival has already cemented itself as a marquee destination for those with a passion and appreciation for deep and subversive electronic music.

DUB-STUY RECORDS LAUNCH PARTY

noreply@blogger.com (brockolio) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:15:42 PDT

Soundsystem junkies & speakerporn addicts rejoice: Brooklyn has a brand spankin' new hand-built Hi-Fidelity soundsystem courtesy of the Sound Liberation Front. The crew, whose once-monthly Summertime parties on the Coney Island Boardwalk are BK ritual, have been hard at work pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into their 10,000watt "Tower of Sound" project. You can track the year-long build process over on their Facebook page HERE.

This past Saturday marked the initial dry-run of the rig in advance of this Friday night's launch party at Paperbox for the newly minted Dub-Stuy record label. The Brooklyn-based label aims to promote sound system music and culture both locally and abroad.

RSVP at http://dub-stuy.com

and who better to break the system in than some of NYC's biggest names in bass music??

Representing the Reconstrvct fam will be Joe Nice and Truenature, while Dutty Artz associates Matt Shadetek and Atropolis will be flexing subs with their unique brand of tropical riddims. Tour de Force ft. UK-based MC Brother Culture receive top billing on the night, while Hahn Solo from Dub is a Weapon rounds out the lineup inna rub-a-dub Roots & Culture style.

Remember kids, the only good system...is a sound system. Get out and support your local sound!!!

RECONSTRVCT: SMALL WORLD

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:27:16 PDT

This Saturday night Reconstrvct returns to dutty Bushwick, Brooklyn for another 9-hour marathon session featuring some of the biggest names in low-end from around the globe. If you've been looking for a no-frills party where sound is always paramount, look no further. Now in it's 8th installment, Reconstrvct always delivers; a place where like-minded individuals from all over the country can converge and immerse themselves in music of the highest quality.

Last month's 1-year anniversary seemed to resonate on a Worldwide scale, with the UK's FatKidOnFire featuring a recap written and photographed by Reconstrvct regulars Pete & Bridget. You can check out their on-point synopsis of what went down HERE in case you were unable to reach.

This month's lineup is set to usher in the NYC debuts of Japan's Goth-Trad (performing LIVE), Argentina's Daleduro, as well as up-and-comers Thelem & Killawatt in from the UK. Tickets can still be purchased HERE thru Resident Advisor and will be 35$ on the door.

To help you get yourselves familiar, KC from KAB scoured the interweb for some stunning sounds as a preconstrvct primer for this month's event...

Goth-Trad

Goth-Trad, rooted in the Far East, is one of those rare producers who consistently delivers timeless tunes, time and time again, regardless of the year. He’s got both quality and quantity when it comes to his original productions and his reputable live set is something to be experienced, simply put and enough said. Admittedly, I typically skim artist bios but his I’ve read word-for-word multiple times and it goes deep. Goth-Trad was slotted to play Reconstrvct in the past but due to visa issues was unable to make the trek. This time around, the sailing went smoother and we will be treated to Goth’s highly-anticipated first live set in NYC, right here in our home state.

Goth-Trad - Back to Chill

This track, “Back To Chill,” inspired the name and the movement behind Japan’s first monthly dubstep night, which was started by the one-man army himself (as Kode 9 nicknamed him) back in 2006. The track saw a vinyl release two years later on the UK label Skud Beats. The BTC crew will be celebrating their six-year anniversary this coming September.

One of my personal favorites:

This one is also an example (like many) that will sound immensely different on a system than it does through earbuds. Invest.

I could go on and on, but will recommend that you check out more from Goth-Trad, even if just sampling this playlist courtesy of DEEP MEDi here. Check out his recent interview with our buddies over at Bassmusic.me to learn more.

Daleduro

I’m getting to know this DJ and producer for the first time through Reconstrvct.

Getting aquainted:

You can also check out some archives from Daleduro’s weekly radio show over on Mixcloud. Hours and hours of quality mixing and selection over there featuring a wide-range of sounds to occupy your work week.

Killawatt and Thelem

Low frequency with decency, as interpreted and displayed by these two talented producers:

Joe Nice

“Joebama 2012 – No election, just selection.” Listen and download (and listen again) to the latest SUBFM archived radio show from Joe Nice. You WILL learn something."

JoeNice_August_2012_SubFM_GourmetBeats by Joenicedj on Mixcloud

Download HERE via Sub.fm

As if that wasn't enough, this weekend also marks the penultimate Reggae Sound System beach party down on Coney Island courtesy of Sound Liberation Front. Work off that Reconstrvct hangover by heading to the boardwalk and soaking in some rays and irie vibrations on Sunday from 12-9pm. Riddims abound!!!

MALA IN CUBA

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:27:41 PDT

As we anxiously await the release of Mala in Cuba on Brownswood next month, here's the video for the album's lead single 'Cuba Electronic.' The flip is the infectious 'Calle F' with it's dynamic bursts of trumpet (more on that later), lush piano chords, and anchored by a foundation of deep sub-bass and Cuban rhythms. You can snag 'Cuba Electronic / Calle F' via Brownswood on vinyl/digi HERE. The latest track from the LP to leak is "The Tunnel", which Benji B debuted on his Radio1 show just last week.

FACT TV recently caught up with Gilles Peterson and Mala to discuss the project and their time spent in Cuba. You can also hear the backstory behind the trumpeter your hear on 'Calle F' and the impromptu "Lean Fwd" jam-session that lead to his involvement in the album.

Gilles also announced via GPWW that Mala will debut a performance of the album featuring live musicians at Brixton Electric on November 17th. While details remain hazy, this is obviously something you'll want to experience firsthand. Tickets are now onsale and available for purchase HERE.

Trap Magazine recently released their tenth issue featuring a cover-story on Mala, which you can also read up on below:

OM UNIT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:21:39 PDT

Om Unit is in the midst of his debut North American tour, already having blessed Cali and currently trekking through the PacNW and Canada before heading out East. You can catch him tonight at Groove Suite Lounge in Portland alongside Danny Corn and tomorrow night in Vancouver with vancity staples Taal Mala & Max Ulis. He recently released a free download from his 2tall moniker on his Soundcloud which you can snag below:

AUGUST
8 - Low End Theory @ The Airliner - Los Angeles, CA
9 - Kava Lounge - San Diego, CA
10 - Warehouse Event - San Francisco, CA
11 - Cervantes Masterpiece - Denver, CO
14 - Lo-Fi Performance Gallery - Seattle, WA
15 - Groove Suite Lounge - Portland, OR w/ Danny Corn
17 - The Waldorf Hotel - Vancouver, BC w/ Max Ulis, Taal Mala
21 - Maxx Fish - Whistler, BC w/ Mat the Alien
22 - HiFi Club - Calgary, AB
23 - The Miramar Theatre - Milwaukee, WI w/ Lorn
24 - Black Box - Toronto, ON w/ Sinjin Hawke, mymanhenri
26 - Club TSI - Jacksonville, FL
28 - Wonderbar - Boston, MA w/ Krts, kuxxanSUUM
31 - Le Belmont - Montreal, OC

SEPTEMBER
1 - MOMA (PS1) - New York, NY w/ James Holden, Kassem Mosse
1 - Glasslands Gallery - Brooklyn, NY w/ Baauer, DJ Sliink, Aquarian

and just in case you doubted man's skills on the decks, here's his set from the UK DMCs in 2003:

JUBEI OUTLOOK FESTIVAL MIX

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:24:02 PDT

As we begin our two week countdown til Outlook / Dimensions 2012, we'll be lacing you with some fresh mixes from artists featured at both festivals. We're kicking it off with a 140 mix from Jubei, assembled for the Outlook On Music blog. The Metalheadz alum represents a new movement of DnB producers experimenting with the 140bpm framework ala Kryptic Mindz and Icicle. Youngsta has already been championing his new tunes on Rinse and you can catch their archived B2B session on the station from earlier this year on Mixcloud here.

Biome - The Raven
Icicle & LX One - Forseen VIP
Skream - Phatty Drummer
RSD - Kingfisher
Vicious Circle - Embryo
Kryptic Minds & Youngsta - Tribal
Ulterior Motive - Tien
Killawatt - Genetic Drift
District - Modulate
Vicious Circle -Blindfold
LX One - Losing Control
Clarity & Eleven8 - Kinematics
Icicle - BCN
Alix Perez feat Foreign Beggars - LDN
Jubei feat Flowdan - Say Nothin' ( Rockwell Remix )

MC DRS | "I Don't Usually Like MC's, but..."

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:42:32 PDT

MC DRS releases his long awaited debut album for Soul:r on 28.08.2012. "I don't usually like MCs, but..." has been produced by Dub Phizix and will be mostly Drum n Bass tracks feat. collabs with: Marcus Intalex, Calibre, dBridge, S.P.Y, Lynx, Lenzman, Enei, Fox, Riya, Jehst, Pete Simpson, Strategy, Skittles and Genotype.

"It’s a true account of me right now. It's diverse, which has what has kept me in love with drum and bass for so long. Producers new and old, different styles and feelings." - MC DRS 2012

“DRS has been an inspiration for me for many years, its a deep, thoughtful

and powerful delivery with this man, and now he's setting a new

precedent with this album, I'm proud to have been involved with this

project as much for the man as his music." - Calibre

"When they created DRS, they broke the mould for real, he's unique to the core, a 'one a way'" Goldie

"DRS is without a doubt one of my favourite MC's full stop... Always on

point whether on stage or voicing a track. He's versatile and consistent.

I'm sure this LP will give him the widespread acclaim he has long

deserved." - SP:MC

"DRS is a Badman. Badman MC, Badman Producer, Badman Illustrator...

A veteran who's still on the cutting edge." - Zed Bias

"DRS puts music first. He is without doubt the true artist of the mc scene.

His lyrics and flow are what make him stand out. Unequalled in both

departments, it was always just a matter of time before he unleashed

his story to the world.." - Marcus Intalex

COKI NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:26:05 PDT

The elusive Coki is set to kick off his debut North American tour later this week. Highlights of the cross-country stint include ringing in birthday's with Austin's Gritsy & Brooklyn's Reconstrvct, as well as a select few dates with his Mystikz bredren Mala. Be on the lookout for his Don't Get It Twisted vol. 2 EP, dropping on DMZ later this year.

13th: MIAMI - CLUB EUFORIA [BASS LEGENDS] W/ MALA

18th: SAN DIEGO - KAVA LOUNGE [DUB SMUGGLERS] W/ ESH-ONE

19th: SAN FRANCISCO - TEMPLE W/ SEVEN

20th: CHARLOTTE - THE FILLMORE [BASS CHURCH]

21st: MINNEAPOLIS - THE LOFT at BARFLY

22nd: AUSTIN - BARCELONA [GRITSY SIX-YEAR ANNIVERSARY] W/ MALA

25th: PITTSBURGH - BELVEDERE'S

26th: DETROIT - THE WORKS [BASS DOWN LOW]

27th: BALTIMORE - E-VILLA

28th: BROOKLYN - RECONSTRVCT [ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY] W/ VIVEK, J5IVE, JOE NICE

"You wanna talk about it??? You wanna get somethin off your chest???"

WTF?! What The Festival | White River Canyon, Oregon

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:45:46 PDT

Later this month, the inaugural WTFestival takes place in the picturesque White River Canyon, 100 miles outside of Portland, Oregon. Among the many amenities the property will feature are an outdoor hookah lounge, poolside music arena, ample lounge spaces, as well as interactive art installations. The lineup is backed by a healthy contingent of West Coast names including Claude Von Stroke, NastyNasty, Ana Sia, and EPROM. Flown in from abroad Scuba, Star Slinger, Bonobo and Sinjin Hawke round out the lineup and filling in the gaps are a bunch of the PACNW's finest locals.

Tickets are onsale now and can be swooped here.

We've assembled some mixes and videos showcasing some of the talent on this year's docket to get you acclimated, kicking it off with this promo mix from Portland's own Tyler Tastemaker:

TYLER TASTEMAKER

1. Whatever Man (MOST CUSTOM Remix INST) - Q Machette, Gucci Mane, & Young Dro
2. Drank In Ya System - (AnnaLove Remix) - Grit Boys ft. Paul Wall
3. Bees In The Trap - Nicki Minaj (Nader Edit).
4. Trap Shit V.4 - BALL TRAP MUSIC
5. Nann Nigga (Clicks + Whistles Bootleg) - Trick Daddy + Trina
6. 1500 Strokes (INST) - Trial D
7. Theraflu (INST) - Kanye West
8. Yaow! - Baauer
9. 4 THA Gz 4 THA HU$TLAz - MOST CUSTOM
10. Art Money - RL Grime
11. Mercy (RL Grime + Salva Remix) - Kanye West
12. C(h)ampagne (MOST CUSTOM Remix) - Reva DeVito + Roane Namuh
13. Even Though (Teen Daze Remix) - Giraffage & XXYYXX
14. Jaw Dropper (Original Mix) - Chromatic
15. Hipster Swag (Tyler Tastemaker Edit) - David Banner X Ifan Dafydd
16. I Am Your Lead (INST) - Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, & Cam'ron
17. DUMDUM - Baauer
18. Sound of Da Police (Reilly Steel Remix) - KRS-One
19. Get Free (Cousin Cole Halftime Edit) - Major Lazer ft. Amber of Dirty Projectors
20. Make It Happen (INST) - Roach Gigz
21. Rihanna (INST) - Glasses Malone
22. I.D.G.A.F. (MOST CUSTOM Remix) - Dorrough
23. Money (INST) - Quiz

SCUBA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scuba has crafted the perfect soundtrack to your summer with his third album Personality released on his own Hotflush imprint earlier this year. If you think we are talking dubstep here I wouldn't blame you, but you will however find yourself awesomely mistaken. This rave-tinged album unfolds with a varietal of tracks rolled out and held together with an energy one personally wishes they could be nostalgic for. NE1BUTU is an oldskool rave anthem that's pure bliss and the accompanying video champions this success with a fresh throwback vibe.

ANA SIA -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Fritenite squadron will be rolling deep to WTF?! where you can look forward to seeing Ana Sia, Danny Corn, Nasty Nasty, and Eprom. Ana Sia has proven herself as a truly versatile selector that comes correct on a number of different flexes. You can rest assured your perceptions of space+time will be shaped nicely in her hands.

DANNY CORN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Danny Corn's one of many local talents equipped with excellent taste and unique productions.

1. KeyBoard Kid "I'm God & Devil" - self-released

2. Sinjin Hawke "Love is On Your Side"- Pelican Fly
3. RL Grime "Neat"- self-released
4. LDFD "SkiFREE"- forthcoming on Dropping Gems
5 Cedaa "Nippon"- B.YRSLF Division
6. Krampfhaft "Grind" - Saturate Records
7. +verb "Fragments"- Robox Neotech
8. Danny Corn "X Rhythm" -forthcoming 10 Pin Records
9. DJ Solo "What Have You Done"- Planet Mu
10. DJ Earl "She Boppin 2K12" -unreleased
11. DJ Taye "Dat Kush"- unreleased
12. Young Smoke "Wouldn't Get Far"- Planet Mu
13. Colourwolf "Pudding Proof"-unreleased
14. Ital Tek-"Pixel Haze"- Planet Mu
15. Kuhn "SlimeBeach (Philip D. Kick Remix)- Seclusiasis
16. Danny Corn "Down Since Day One"- unreleased
17. DJ Funeral "Nitemare"- Body High
18. EPROM "Regis Chillbin"- unreleased
19. DannyCorn "Wavetables"-unreleased
20. Cadenza "The Drakest Hype"- Dummymag
21. Calamalka "Ain't No Need"- forthcoming on 10 Pin Records

NASTY NASTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can always count on Jasper to rep a set of almost entirely original Mentalist-Hyphy productions.

01 NastyNasty - Waves (Bandcamp)
02 Quitter - Yadadada (unreleased)
03 NastyNasty - Prognosis (Robox Neo-Tech)
04 NastyNasty - Legionnaire (Rwina)
05 NastyNasty - Cylonn (unreleased)
06 NastyNasty - Marionette_edit (unreleased)
07 NastyNasty - Eleven (unreleased)
08 Quitter - Dirty Beard (Bandcamp)
09 Canblaster - Clockworks (NastyNasty contortion)
10 NastyNasty - ??? (unreleased)
11 NastyNasty - Cadburry (unreleased)
12 I'D n TELL n YOU x BUT s I'D a HAVE l TO v KILL a YOU
13 NastyNasty - Blind Samurai (unreleased)
14 NastyNasty - Warrior Path (unreleased)
15 NastyNasty - Aizen_edit (unreleased)
16 NastyNasty - Greedy (unreleased)
17 Quitter - Gravity (unreleased)

EPROM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Eprom kicked off the summer with his debut album Metahuman on Rwina records. Do yourself a solid and grab a copy at your local store or the via the streaming JunoDL link below.

BONOBO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We all know the rigors of festival life can take their toll. WTF?! has got your back, recruiting the soothing sounds of Bonobo to help you max and relax.

CLAUDE VONSTROKE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As you can hear, it seems that Claude VonStroke has amassed quite a number of basslaced tunes and also happens to be sitting on quite a few future Dirtybird dance floor bombs as showcased in this mix of his promoting another festival...

PAPER DIAMOND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Awesome video put together for Paper Diamond.

CELOSO -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Enter Celoso, the new project featuring local PacNW tastemakers Graintable and Dev from Surefire.

Celoso - 2 Say
Pearson Sound - Stifle
SBTRKT - Wildfire (Objekt Remix)
Pacheko - Everyday
Mele - Mugged (Sinden Remix)
Disclosure - My Intention Is War
Xxxy - Kerpow
Celoso - ????
Throwing Snow - Sanctum
Salva - Yellowbone
HxdB - Stylish Cadaver
214 - First Chair
Pangea - Hex
Sully - In Some Pattern
Koreless - Up Down Up Down
DJG - Rites
George Fitzgerald - Hearts
Celoso - Cathedral
Distal + HxdB - Booyant
LDFD - Outta Control
Dark Sky - Speeding Blue
Cedaa - Nippon
Celoso - Keep Movin' Dubbel Dutch - B Leave

SINJIN HAWKE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WTF?! had some great foresight recruiting the talents of Sinjin Hawke. Apparently Red Bull also took note by admitting him into the RBMA class of 2012.

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So there you have it, a selection of soundbites and short video clips from only a fraction of the WTF?! lineup. Feel free to do your own homework. Their website would be a great place to start as it is crafted with much awesomesauce. Their social networks have proven to be quite informative as well.

ARCHIE PELAGO LIVE AT PUBLIC ASSEMBLY

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:14:23 PDT

Often times the association of "live" sets within the electronic music community is that of a producer huddled over their laptop scrolling and triggering scenes in Ableton. In certain cases though, you catch a set that seems to push the limits of live performance and the technology that allows for it. Catching Archie Pelago's set at Turrbotax last year, it became brutally clear that their unique sound and musical approach was going to take them far. They've had a busy first half of 2012; providing mixes for Sonic Router and Mary Anne Hobbs, as well as spending time in the studio with Grenier, Distal, and Helix among others.

Most recently the trio performed at last month's Last.fm showcase at Public Assembly alongside YPPAH and Distal. You can check out photos from the night HERE and get a sneak peak at the latenight B2B set. Cali, be on the look out for some Archie love at the end of the month.

Later this month, Mister Saturday will be releasing an Archie Pelago EP on their vinyl imprint. To celebrate the EP release, Archie will be playing live alongside Eamon Harkin at Gowanus Grove in Carrol Gardens this Sunday afternoon. RSVP HERE for reduced entry before 5pm.

SUMMER IN THE CITY

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:55:56 PDT

2nd: PERCUSSION LAB: FALTY DL, DAVE Q, PRAVEEN (OLD SKOOL SESSION) @ LORELEY [FREE]
3rd: DIRECT DRIVE: NU:TONE, RAW Q, DAVE SHICHMAN @ LPR [TIX]
4th: DEEP SPACE: KING BRITT, FALTY DL, FRANCOIS K @ DeKALB MARKET [TIX]
4th: DEVIATION NYC: KODE9, LUNICE, BENJI B & MC JUDAH @ LPR [TIX]
6th: DJ RASHAD, TOTAL FREEDOM, WHEEZ-IE, J-CUSH @ 285 KENT
6th: ASTRO NAUTICO: TIME WHARP, THE RANGE, HOWSE, RAJA @ FREE CANDY
8th: MISTER SUNDAY: ARCHIE PELAGO, EAMON HARKIN @ GOWANUS GROVE [TIX]
13th: THREAD: DJ RECK, EZRAKH, NADUS, MESS KID @ TBA [RSVP]
14th: DISCOVERY x TURRBOTAX: ANDRES, TERRANCE PARKER @ LORELEY [TIX]
15th: SOUND LIBERATION FRONT SOUND SYSTEM @ CONEY ISLAND BOARDWALK [FREE]
17th: ONRA, DAM-FUNK, TAYLOR McFERRIN @ SANTO'S [TIX]
19th: ON THE SLY: THEFFT, JUAKALI, POLICY, NIHAL, HIRSHI, KNOMAD @ LPR GALLERY [FREE]
20th: DJ HYPE & DADDY EARL, REID SPEED, DJ SEOUL @ WEBSTER HALL
20th: COOL & DEADLY: DEADLY DRAGON SOUND @ LPR GALLERY
21st: WARM UP: MATTHEW DEAR, SEPALCURE, LE1F, MIKE Q @ PS1
21st: SEPALCURE, MACHINEDRUM, MIKE Q @ TBA [flyer]
23rd: DEEP SPACE: SEPALCURE, FRANCOIS K @ CIELO [TIX]
27th: TURRBOTAX 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: ONEMAN, IKONIKA, JAM CITY @ THE COVE
28th: RECONSTRVCT: COKI, V.I.V.E.K, JAY5IVE, JOE NICE, TRUENATURE @ TBA [TIX]
28th: GREEN VILLAIN x RWD.FM: THEFFT, DAVE Q, J-HILLA, EM-ET, CLOY PI @TBA [RSVP]
30th: DEEP SPACE: V.I.V.E.K, FRANCOIS K @ CIELO [TIX]

2nd: GOLD PANDA, SHIGETO @ BOWERY BALLROOM [TIX]
4th: WARM UP: JAMIE XX, PEARSON SOUND, LEMONADE, SINJIN HAWKE @ PS1
4th: FIXED: JAMIE XX, JOHN TALABOT @ LPR [TIX]
6th: DEEP SPACE: SCUBA (all night) @ CIELO [TIX]
8th: NATURAL SELECTION x DIRECT DRIVE: CALIBRE @ TAMMANY HALL
8th: DAVE Q vs. CONTAKT vs. NOOKA JONES @ TAMMANY HALL (BASEMENT)
11th: WARM UP: PHOTEK, EVIAN CHRIST, SHLOHMO, HOWSE @ PS1
11th: RANDOM MOVEMENT @ DROM
12th: SOUND LIBERATION FRONT SOUND SYSTEM @ CONEY ISLAND BOARDWALK [FREE]
18th: WARM UP: FLOATING POINTS, JACQUES GREENE @ PS1
25th: RECONSTRVCT: GOTH-TRAD, KILLAWATT @ TBA
27th: DEEP SPACE: GOTH-TRAD @ CIELO [TIX]

Author live at Reconstrvct Outlook Launch

noreply@blogger.com (reconstrvct) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:27:34 PDT

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Dimensions boat parties now on sale

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:45:25 PDT

With just a few months to go until the gates to the fort are opened, Dimensions announces the line-ups for its highly anticipated boat parties. Those that have attended Outlook will know how quickly these tickets sell out and that the boat parties are not to be missed!

Labels key to the sound of Dimensions, like Eglo and Exit, will be hosting boats loaded with outstanding acts. Familiar names like Data Transmission and Resident Advisor take a break from online domination to present their favourite artists. Tom Middleton’s latest project, Sounds of the Cosmos, will be setting sail with some of its biggest artists whilst San Francisco’s XLR8R fly the US flag in Croatia with a cargo of ground breaking acts. The sound of Deviation will also be presenting a boat part with Benji B at the helm. Nottingham’s Zleep have teamed up with Avant Agency to present a great crew of acts for you. The team behind Secretsundaze are also setting sail with some really good DJ’s!

If the tickets for Dimensions boat parties are snapped anywhere near as quick as those for Outlook, it is worth snapping them up as soon as they are released.

BOAT 001: Data Transmissions

Thursday 6th September // 13.00-17.00

BLAWAN / PARIAH / GEORGE FITZGERALD / TRIKK / JOJ SHARRATT

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BOAT 002: TECTONIC

Thursday 6th September // 13:00-17:00

PINCH / JACK SPARROW / SHACKLETON / MUNGO’S HIFI

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BOAT 003: BEAT DIMENSION

Thursday 6th September // 13:45-17:45

SCUBA / UNTOLD / SIGHA / TESSELA

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BOAT 004: TBA

BOAT 005: SOUND OF THE COSMOS

Thursday 6th September // 17:45 – 21:45

TOM MIDDLETON / SLUGRAVE / LORCA / VISIONIST / BLACKSMIF

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BOAT 006: STAUNCH

Thursday 6th September // 18:30 – 22:30

LOEFAH / ZED BIAS / CHUNKY / DUSKY

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BOAT 007: XLR8R

Friday 7th September // 13:00 – 17:00

MACHINEDRUM / DARK SKY / KORELESS / SHAWN REYNALDO

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BOAT 008: AKA AKA ROAR & TRIX LONDON

SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER

MIDLAND / LORCA / TRIX RESIDENTS / LEON VYNEHALL

SOUTH LONDON ORDNANCE

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BOAT 009: TBA

BOAT 010: SCANDINAVIAN BOAT PARTY

BOAT 011: RESIDENT ADVISOR

Friday 7th September // 17:45 – 21:45

BEN UFO / BODDIKA

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BOAT 012: EGLO

Friday 7th September // 18:30 – 22:30

FLOATING POINTS / ALEXANDER NUT / FATIMA / FUNKINEVEN

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BOAT 013: HYPERCOLOUR

Saturday 8th September // 13:00 – 17:00

HUXLEY / AXEL BOMAN / HOMEBOY / STE ROBERTS / CEDRIC MAISON

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BOAT 014: EXIT RECORDS

Saturday 8th September // 13:00 – 17:00

DBRIDGE / LOXY / DUB PHIZIX / SYNKRO / INDIGO / CONSEQUENCE

SP:MC & GQ

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BOAT 015: ELEVATE

Saturday 8th September // 13:45 – 17:45

Line-up TBA

BOAT 016: ZLEEP

Saturday 8th September // 18:00 – 22:00

OBJEKT / LOCKED GROOVE / CHAMBOCHE / MICAWBER / NICK COBBY

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BOAT 017: THE SECRET AGENCY

Saturday 8th September // 17:45 – 21:45

DJ RUM / ROYALTY / SEI A / JAMES FOX / SIMBAD

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BOAT 018: WE ARE NOT A ROCK BAND V POTTY MOUTH

Saturday 8th September // 18:30 – 22:30

Line-up TBA

5kinandbone5 interview

noreply@blogger.com (OnTheSly) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:02:44 PDT

via ontheslyNY.com

The origination of the dynamic duo known as 5kinandBone5 can be traced back to raves, Drum n Bass, blood pacts, and triple stacks. Charles “Skin” Duff and Paavo “Bones” Steinkamp met by pure PLUR happenstance and thu5 the eternal bond was forged to create some of the more futuristic shit ever. With an impressive output on labels like Grizzly, Fool's Gold, Mixpak, and UTTU (just to name a few) with plenty more in the pipeline, it was time to act fast and get 5kinandBone5 out here with the quickness. We teamed up with our friends Outpost1 in Albany and Mushpost in Burlington to make it happen and it all goes down next weekend.

We recently had a chance to catch up with Charlie aka "5kin", who will be DJing at OTS next Thursday night alongside Mess Kid, Bombe, and Knomad down at the Gallery at LPR. As always, NO COVER, NO EXCUSES.

Who are you and what do you do?

This is Charlie from 5kinAndBone5 and we do futuristic shit like make music and blog and stuff.

Have you played NYC before? What are your connections to the city?

No, this is a first. I lived in NYC for roughly 5 years prior to moving out west several years ago, but I was stuck in a corporate hell that prevented me from doing any sort of music when I actually lived out there. So needless to say, a brother is stoked.

Your D'n'B influences are well documented and NYC has a longstanding history with the sound. Give us a few records that have remained timeless to your ears.

Yeah, that shit definitely laid the groundwork for UKG, Grime, dubstep...pretty much every form of British underground music that was dark and dirty. Here are some joints that we used to vibe out to back in the day:

Renegade - Dark Soldier Pt.1
Inta Warriors - Inta (Special Forces Remix)
Mampi Swift - Mission
Ed Rush & Optical - Watermelon
Konflict - The Beckoning

I could go on for days....

Where do your hip hop roots come from? Who were some of the first producers and MCs you were into? Top 3 classic NYC hip hop records?

Hip hop roots stem from a proximity factor I suppose. As kids we both went to school early on in the hood and I guess exposure to that definitely molds you. Prior to discovering electronic music it was certainly a focal point at a young age. We had always been really into music respectively (more so than other kids), but I can't remember when we started caring about producers. I suspect the shit that fucked me up hardest was probably early Timbaland production. I also recall DJ Premier being God-like status at the time. In Virginia and D.C. where we were raised, the local talent wasn't really noteworthy so I think we were jocking the fuck out of NYC MCs by default.

1. Biggie & Da Lox's C.R.E.A.M. Freestyle for Funkmaster Flex
2. Audio 2 - Top Billin
3. Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh - The Show

Some of your more recent releases seem to be channeling an appreciation for the timeless sounds of Detroit techno. It seems that regardless of where you take inspiration from, the end result is often heralded as an authentic reinterpretation of said sound, rather than a carbon copy. When you start a track, do you start with a specific influence in mind or does the production process lead you to the end sound/genre?

Damn that's a huge compliment, thank you. These are some crucial ass questions. In the same fashion we went through our D'n'B phase (which lasted years), we fell in love with house and techno shortly thereafter. Same thing happened in 2-3 year intervals with rap production, dancehall, grime, UKG, and so on. So all of this cumulatively is yielding a weird but exciting recipe when it comes to production chops. A lack of predictability, if you will.

More often than not, we are starting joints with a certain destination in mind (genre-wise), however in some instances we'll take pleasure in derailing something's trajectory and fucking it all up. 'Tachikoma Twerk' is a good example of that. Initially it was a heavily trance-oriented track that had 2-step garage elements, yet we ended up turning it into more of a grime joint ultimately. But yeah, for the most part there will usually be an initial intention or direction we are adhering to.

The roster of labels you have released with is long and deep. Does this come from a dedicated hustle to shop your tunes or do the labels find you? If/When you shop your records, do you send all beats to all labels, or focus your personal marketing? Have you ever been asked to create a certain sounding record by any label?

I'd say it's half and half these days. Out the gates, it was necessary to holler at people to get one's foot in the door and get the ball rolling. Now things are flowing and unfolding in a much more natural fashion. We're now focusing on deploying tracks in tactical strikes. We'll target labels with sounds that gel with their ethos and take it into a tangential dimension of next level freakiness. Aside from this, we follow our naturally psychotic inclinations on a daily basis. We focus on channeling sonic energy which excites our psyche. This energetic excitement inevitably attracts and transfers onto others, generating reciprocal feedback loops.

The spring of 2012 seems to be all about trap, or that grey area where hip hop and the club music world collide. Given that you've been operating in that area for awhile, are you excited to see it gain recognition or are you already moving onto the next? While the sounds are futuristic, many a trap beat runs the risk of sounding dated when the trend dies down, so what advice can you give to keep music sounding timeless and original?

We perpetually pickup and discard genres - using them as temporary and temporal constraints to fuel creative solutions. We prefer to make trap music for use by adept rappers. Do whatever gets you excited regardless of genre trends. Don't let what is in vogue supersede your creative instincts.

In a landscape where many producers get highlighted quickly for mastering one sound, your versatility is respected and refreshing. Do you ever feel that versatility hinders your exposure, since you really can't be boxed into one genre or format?

We constantly discuss our creative trajectories. This versatility and unpredictability has become central to our brand. The bottom line is this: sticking to one sound or genre would be creatively stifling for us. If we didn't do everything possible to stay artistically stimulated we'd shrivel up and die.

Whats the remaining 2012 5kinandbone5 release schedule looking like?

We recently launched the label Soo Wavey with comrade Vin Sol that is fiercely dedicated towards quality dance music. We have been sitting on a vast cache of house and techno bangers that needed to get out into the world and when you are waiting or depending on the schedule of other people you kinda reach a point where you want to take matters into your own hands. Also, we have been all over the map production-wise so it's refreshing to have defined parameters and hone things in a bit. So we have a bunch of stuff on the way via that outlet. In addition to that, we are preparing for numerous releases on one of our favorite labels Unknown To The Unknown. We did a remix for Palace and also have our collaborative EP on the way which features Sinden and Babe Rainbow.

Grizzly wants us to do a follow-up release so we are stoked to see more shine with Sinden's camp obviously. We have a strident minimal techno banger we did with Vin Sol that is slated to come out on a Scion-AV release in the near future. Not to mention numerous secret alias projects that are out there doing their thing as we speak. It's fun to stir things up and keep people guessing ;)

Your use of "out of the box" technology is well documented, reflected in the recent record titled "all 808 everything." What kind of gear do you have in the lab? How many of your tunes reflect a complete "out of the box" aesthetic versus the number that incorporate both worlds?

The whole "out of the box" ethos is a core component to the Soo Wavey identity. In the lab we utilize various things like the Roland TR-808, 909, 727, SH-101, MC-202, Juno 106 and Yamaha DX7 among other things. When aspiring to do proper house/techno music that touches on a vintage feel it definitely becomes an essential ingredient. However when it comes to UKG, grime, 2step, etc. it is far less important. It's a quite recent thing actually, the incorporation of proper analog gear.

5kinandBone5 has come up from a background of working with vocalists and live musicians. Do you think this has an impact on your versatility? Does your approach to producing change when you know a track will be voiced?

Yes, we take those things into consideration based on the project. When producing for a vocalist there needs to be room for the vocalist and it is a wholly different approach. It definitely impacts our versatility because we are comfortable working with everyone under the sun. Not limited to vocal artists, but proper musicians and the like. From a producer standpoint, some of the biggest influences early on were Prince, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, The Neptunes, etc; So we sorta drilled it into our heads that one must be able to throw down and get busy with um, "proper" music for lack of better words.

When you have teamed up with vocalists, have you been shopping finished beats or writing with that individual in mind?

We don't shop beats, that always seemed to be a waste of time for us. 99% of our team efforts with vocalists have stemmed from having a personal relationship with that artist and most of the time recording it together with them in the studio.

Who are some vocalists you'd like to hear on a 5kinandBone5 beat?

Grimes, Bjork, Green Velvet, Seth Troxler, Romanthony, Chris Brown, Roscoe Dash, Rhianna.

Taking a step back from production, where is your head at as a DJ these days? What can the east coast expect out of a 5kinandBone5 set? Anything new in the crate that we haven't heard before?

It depends on the party frankly. Left to our own devices we would play something that resembled a Juan Atkins set if he were up on his UK futurism. One thing you can expect is absolutely zero rap music. We take dance music very serious as DJs and avoid playing rap because at that point, you might as well be an open format bottle service DJ which is not really our cup of tea.

Are you still running parties with Vin Sol back in SF?

We have occasional proper parties here and there as one-offs, but recently we have been content with letting other people handle promotion and what have you. Our time is spent better in the confines of the recording studio as that fuels the out of town bookings more than anything. Should you be in SF at any point, we do have a weekly Wednesday night party called Office Depot at The Tunnel Top downtown SF. It's the perfect low-key intimate setting in which you get to hear us test out new tunes fresh from the oven and it's predominantly house and disco.

Favorite taco?

Fish tacos all day baby.

Special thanks to Charlie for taking the time to answer knomad's questions. Don't forget to catch 5kinandBone5 NYC DEBUT with us Thursday 6/21 .

GIRL UNIT CLUB REZ EP OUT NOW

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:06:22 PDT

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Dimensions Festival 2012 Preview

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:37:09 PDT

New teaser video for this year's Dimensions Festival:

Set on the picturesque Adriatic coast, Dimensions hijacks the Fort at Punta Christo in Pula, Croatia. Known around the world as a mecca for Bass music lovers, Dimensions makes use of the beautiful surroundings with an intimate capacity, creating the perfect place to enjoy the deeper end of the electronic spectrum through some of the best sound systems in Europe. Held within the Fort's grounds, Dimensions features the best underground sounds in electronic dance floor music from across the globe.

145€ tickets available from: http://bit.ly/IWTiiW

£120 tickets available from: http://bit.ly/zdNnju

Up-to-date line-up: http://www.dimensionsfestival.com/line-up/

For full information regarding Festival Tickets, Boat Party Tickets, Coach Travel, Transfers from nearby airports, Camping and Accommodation please see www.dimensionsfestival.com

MAY NYC EVENTS CALENDAR

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:39:37 PDT

MAY 2012

3rd: BLACK LIGHT DINNER PARTY, MIKE SLOTT @ GLASSLANDS [TIX]
4th: SOUP presents: CHRISTIAN MARTIN @ TAMMANY HALL [TIX]
5th: CINCO de GALLO: CHINGO BLING, SONORA, GEKO JONES @ LPR [TIX]
9th: STARSLINGER, THE HOOD INTERNET, CHRISSY MURDERBOT @ IRVING PLAZA [TIX]
12th: PLANET V: JUMPING JACK FROST @ DROM [TIX]
15th: SHORTCUTS presents: RUSTIE, MESS KID @ SANTO'S PARTY HOUSE [TIX]
17th: DORIAN CONCEPT, ARCHIE PELAGO @ GLASSLANDS (EARLY SHOW) [TIX]
17th: ON THE SLY: DRE SKULL, JILLIONAIRE, DUNES, KNOMAD @ LPR GALLERY [FREE]
18th: T&B vs BODYHIGH: SAMO, SLiiNK, NADUS, STAR EYES @ GLASSLANDS [TIX]
19th: NATURAL SELECTION: S.P.Y., DAVE SHICHMAN, ADRED @ P.A. LOFT [FLIER]
25th: TURRBOTAX @ THE COVE
26th: S!CKMAGIC: LAZER SWORD, MORRI$, MIKEQ, HELIX, RIZZLA @ 285 KENT

JUNE 2nd MMXII: RECONSTRVCT x OUTLOOK FESTIVAL

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:19:26 PDT

BUTTERZ LIVE FROM BROOKLYN

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:38:39 PDT

Royal-T Mishka mix / Trouble & Butterz in BKLYN Friday

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:50:14 PDT

Mishka are back with the 33rd installment of their Keep Watch mix series, this time tapping the talents of London grime producer Royal-T. His '1 UP or Shatap' EP released on NoHatsNoHoods in 2009 was the first time he landed on our radar and his stock has continued to rise with the release of an EP on Butterz last year as well as a single on Rinse earlier this Spring. In addition to his Mishka mix, you can also snag a recording of his DJ set from the Butterz 2-year anniversary party at Cable in London HERE.

Keep Watch Vol. XXXIII by Royal-T

1. Danny Weed – Creeper (Royal-T Remix) (Cable Special)

2. DJ Narrows – Conscience of a Ghost

3. TRC – Oo Aa Ee (Royal-T Remix)

4. Champion – Lighter VIP

5. Swindle – Pineapple VIP

6. Royal-T & P Money – Don’t Jump Inside The Ride (Royal-T Blend)

7. Swindle – Airmiles 2

8. Royal-T – Untitled

9. DOK – Sidedok

10. Champion – Speed

11. Woz – Junky

12. Dizzee Rascal – I Luv U (Royal-T Refix)

13. Musical Mobb – Bad Bongo Behaviour (Royal-T Redux)

14. Terror Danjah – DJ Sticky Tribute

15. Shiftee & Badman Shark – EKG Riddim

16. DOK – Old School Vibes

17. X5 Dubs – Baby (Royal-T Dubplate)

18. Redlight – Get Out My Head Vs Spooky – Rusty Bell (Royal-T Blend)

19. Royal-T & Terror Danjah – Music Box

20. Champion – Crystal Meth

21. Preditah – Red Bull

22. Skepta – Tingles

Speaking of Butterz, Mishka have just released a collab T with the label which can be purchased at the return of Trouble & Bass in Brooklyn this Friday night. The party will mark Butterz label don Elijah's USA debut and is set to be one of the most important grime events in NYC since 2005/2006 saw debut performances from Wiley, Kano, Ghetts, Jammer, and Skepta.

Joining Elijah on the bill is fellow Londoner Silkie, fresh off his performances at the Deep Medi label showcases in Denver and NYC and in the midst of his Stateside tour stint. Ushering in the triumphant return of T&B, Trouble & Bass fam AC Slater, Star Eyes, The Captain, and Baauer round out the lineup for a night not to be slept on. RSVP on Facebook HERE for 5$ entry before midnight.

DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL FINAL LINEUP ADDITIONS

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:49:47 PDT

DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL

6-9TH SEPTEMBER 2012

FORT PUNTA CHRISTO, PULA, CROATIA

www.dimensionsfestival.com

With just under five months left to go before the Fort at Punta Christo opens its gates, Dimensions clears the path and welcomes the final artists to add to its amazing line-up. For its maiden voyage, Dimensions will host the very best in the deeper end of the electronic spectrum.

Regarded by many from Detroit as one of the most driven artists in the genre, Carl Craig tops a bill of acts that have all been influenced by his sound. Known for releasing under a number of different names, Craig has always been one to keep the sound moving forward plotting roads across Jazz and Soul as his influence. Currently performing under the “Carl Craig Presents 69”, Craig brings live Techno to a whole new platform with a large array of equipment and a truly amazing show.

Set on the picturesque Adriatic coast, Dimensions hijacks the Fort at Punta Christo. Known around the world as a mecca for Bass music lovers, Dimensions makes use of the beautiful surroundings with an intimate capacity, creating the perfect place to enjoy the deeper end of the electronic spectrum through some of the best sound systems in Europe

Kieran Hebden is without a doubt one of the most diverse musicians London has produced and has played a huge role in some of the most memorable music the city has created. Known to many as Four Tet, Hebden has a career that dates back to the late 90’s with a string of impressive albums on Domino Records. Drawing elements from Folk, Jazz, Electronica and Hip Hop, Hebden has worked with a wide range of artists from MF Doom to Radiohead. Currently living in New York, Four Tet sets sail for Croatia for a highly anticipated live performance.

Embracing the raw energy from live music, Dimensions welcomes a Mercury prize nominated four-piece band. Formed in East London, Portico Quartet have a delicate and cinematic sound drawing influence from a wide rage of genres, encompassing both acoustic and electronic elements. Another great British act to perform this year have traveled the globe with their impressive live show and have certainly made their mark on the Bass music community. Signed to the prestigious Hotflush Recordings, Mount Kimbie bring the full live set up to Dimensions.

Tom Middleton is an artist who is no stranger to all things deep and wonderful. Prolific during the 90’s as an ambient producer, Middleton is also well versed in House and Electro. This September Middleton joins Dimensions as Sounds Of the Cosmos, his new label which showcases a variety of styles all of which fit in perfectly with the vibe of the festival.

Glasgow has always produced exceptional talent and Koreless is by far the city’s hottest new contributor. His break through moment was back in 2011 with his track “4D’ which saw appreciation from Benji B and numerous DJ’s on Rinse FM.

Alongside the live acts added, Dimensions boasts some of the greatest DJ’s from Europe and America. New York’s Morgan Geist of Metro Area joins Norwegian Disco prince Todd Treje, Swedish Deep House don Axel Boman and Spanish melancholic master, John Talabot.

Due to the capacity and scale of lineup at Dimensions not everyone will have the pleasure of attending. Boasting a cutting-edge line-up and intimate setting, Dimensions has quickly become one of the most anticipated events of the summer amongst dedicated underground music lovers. With tickets selling like Jungle records in the 90’s, those that enjoy the soulful, deeper end of music are advised to jump on this opportunity.

Tickets on sale NOW at http://www.dimensionsfestival.com/tickets/

For full information regarding Festival Tickets, Boat Party Tickets, Coach Travel from the UK, Transfers from nearby airports, Camping and Accommodation please see dimensionsfestival.com

APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:49:12 PDT

APRIL 2012

5th: ITAL (Planet Mu) @ HALCYON RECORD SHOP 6-9pm [free]
6th: PHOTEK W/ MC ARMANNI REIGN @ CAMEO GALLERY [flyer]
6th: ITAL @ LE BAIN [flyer]
7th: NATURAL SELECTION: LOXY @ PUBLIC ASSEMBLY [flyer]
9th: DEEP MEDI meets DEEP SPACE: MALA, QUEST, SPECIAL GUEST TBA @ CIELO [flyer]
13th: TROUBLE&BASS: SILKIE (live), ELIJAH, AC SLATER, B.RICH, STAR EYES @ 70 N. 6th [flyer]
13th: PLANET EARTH: LAUREL HALO, REM KOOLHAUS @ GLASSLANDS [flyer]
14th: JANTSEN, MESS KID @ SANTOS [flyer]
15th: FLOSSED IN SPACE: LORN, LUNICE, ZIGURAT @ PUBLIC ASSEMBLY [flyer]
16th: DEEP SPACE: FOUR TET, FRANCOIS K @ CIELO [flyer]
17th: MODESELEKTOR @ MHoW [flyer]
18th: MODESELEKTOR @ BOWERY BALLROOM [flyer]
19th: onthesly: HOWSE, kuxxanSUUM, CUNEI4M, KNOMAD @ LPR GALLERY [flyer]
19th: UNSOUND NY: ACTRESS, HYPE WILLIAMS, NEXT LIFE @ LPR [flyer]
20th: UNSOUND NY x The BUNKER: MONOLAKE, DEMDIKE STARE @ Warsaw [flyer]
21st: UNSOUND NY: LUSTMORD, BIOSPHERE @ WEST PARK PREBYTERIAN CHURCH [flyer]
21st: BASS MUTATIONS: 2562, TEETH, SEPALCURE, DISTAL, NGUZUNGUZU, THROWING SNOW [flyer]
27th: BFM:BKLYN: J:KENZO, TRUTH, MOLDY @ PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
27th: TURRBOTAX @ THE COVE
28th: WBAR-B-Q: DAM-FUNK, MIKE SLOTT, ARCHIE PELAGO @ BARNARD COLLEGE [flyer]
28th: ADDISON GROOVE, DOC DANEEKA, JUBILEE @ GLASSLANDS [flyer]

Cloudcast 034: TrueNature

noreply@blogger.com (bassfaced) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:48:56 PDT

In advance of Reconstrvct V this Saturday in BKLYN, we enlisted the help of resident DJ TrueNature to provide a guestmix of some of the deep, mesmerizing, sub-bass laden tunes you can expect to experience over the Tsunami Bass soundsystem. TrueNature will be kicking things off when doors open and if last month's 2-hour set was any indication, you'll want to get there early. This month's event ushers in another set of USA debuts with London's Razor Rekta and Bristol's Kahn being flown in to mark the occasion. Red Stripe crew, Saturday night is your time!!

Cloudcast 034: Truenature by Bassfaced on Mixcloud

dark tantrums- unborn (deep medi)

vivek- danger (aei)

compa- beginning (boka)

cyrus- hot pan (get darker)

las- memories (box clever)

kahn- way mi defend (box clever)

versa & rowl- tesla (m.u.d.)

biome- propaganda (osiris)

versa & biome- neptune (m.u.d.)

pheral- sanctuary (innamind)

benton- wormholes (wheel & deal)

razor rekta- loko' motiv (forthcoming chestplate)

skream- abstruse (tempa)

pinch & shackleton- burning blood (honest jon's)

pinch & shackleton- torn & submerged (honest jon's)

shackleton- hypno angel (skull disco)

mykur & tmsv- icarus (freebie)

shackleton- blood on my hands (skull disco)

pinch & shackleton- levitation (honest jon's)

lee scratch perry vs mala- like the way we should (digital mystikz remix) (aei)

In case you were unable to attend January's Reconstrvct which featured stunning sets from Lurka & Jack Sparrow, here's some of what you missed: (captured by the talented Roslyn Julia)

Jack Sparrow Reconstrvct IV Live Set by Reconstrvct on Mixcloud