(Dropping) Weird Science

(Dropping) Weird Science: First Reviews Coming Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: First Reviews Coming Up!: Ok! More or less up-and-running, and I already have so much content to post! I went to this tonight, and it blew my mind: I'll be ...

(Dropping) Weird Science: Thumbprint Gallery Brings you Sacred Geometry: Man...

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: Thumbprint Gallery Brings you Sacred Geometry: Man...: You know you've seen the weird Frank-N-Furter orgasm face stickers all over town (I'm probably misclassifying, but that's wha...

(Dropping) Weird Science: You Suck for Missing This! Us vs. Them Presents: ...

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: You Suck for Missing This! Us vs. Them Presents: ...: My best friend is an artist with big fish syndrome who lives in Arkansas (and he will be featured heavily and often against his will in this...

(Dropping) Weird Science: A-Sides (Eastside Records, UK) Coming to Respect M...

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: A-Sides (Eastside Records, UK) Coming to Respect M...: As you may or may not have guessed by now, this blog will tend heavily towards Drum and Bass events-wise, just because that's the scene ...

(Dropping) Weird Science: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Coming to the Balboa T...

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Coming to the Balboa T...: I could not even believe when I got this demure, classy invite from the Balboa Theatre on my Facebook page advertising that Nick Cave and th...

(Dropping) Weird Science: New Track Review: Empress - Alien nation (GenR8 Re...

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: New Track Review: Empress - Alien nation (GenR8 Re...: If you're involved in the U.S. drum and bass scene on any level in the last 15 years and you haven't heard of Empress, I believe...

(Dropping) Weird Science: Peacemaker, Gum-B at Organized Grime 3/18/13

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

(Dropping) Weird Science: Peacemaker, Gum-B at Organized Grime 3/18/13: Ok this is a quick one: we don't have much in the way of DnB weeklies in San Diego anymore, but one spot that's still going strong i...

Peacemaker, Gum-B at Organized Grime 3/18/13

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:19:00 +0000

Ok this is a quick one: we don't have much in the way of DnB weeklies in San Diego anymore, but one spot that's still going strong is Organized Grime. Determined to make sure we all completely destroy our work week whenever there's a good dj, OG is on Mondays at the AC Lounge. Next week my old buddy Peacemaker, also of Chronic Tattoo fame http://www.facebook.com/thespecialtechnique?ref=ts&fref=ts, will be pulling out a rare appearance for Gum-B's Blockhead Bash. Worth a Tuesday of sheer pain? You decide.

FB Event Link:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=508794622489793&set=oa.464351236968309&type=1&theater

New Track Review: Empress - Alien nation (GenR8 Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

If you're involved in the U.S. drum and bass scene on any level in the last 15 years and you haven't heard of Empress, I believe I'll need your pass back immediately. Empress has been a major player in NYC since I can remember, my first recollections of her being one of the sickest female djs in the scene. Infinitely cool while still being positive and fun, I can say she was a bit of an anomaly back then where "crew rivalries" and blacklisting were prevalent in New York.
Recently, as if she wasn't cool enough, Empress started singing with a backup band, and released a video for her song "Alien Nation". Original video linked below.

The original track is more industrial and pretty amazing in its own right, but a new remix has just come out, done as DnB by Dj GenR8, and it's super-hot. The integration of the lyrics make Empress' voice sound even more haunting and charged, and the guitar work is sampled in a way that doesn't allow the beat to overpower it (tricky business if you've ever had to do it). Genr8 really does the original track justice in capturing and then speeding up and intensifying the sound. Overall a great track and definitely worth a listen or download if you can find it on itunes.
https://soundcloud.com/empress/alien-nation-genr8-remix
I know I've focused on the new track a lot, but Empress has also just posted a new podcast on Soundcloud that features this song and I can't understate how awesome it is as well. Check it out - I know it will prove me right that Empress still drops a fierce set in the DnB room.
https://soundcloud.com/empress/empress-empowercast-4

Links to Empress and GenR8 FB Pages:
http://www.facebook.com/EmpressEmpower?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genr8/211658048861852?fref=ts

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Coming to the Balboa Theatre! Are You Kidding Me?? 4/16/13

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:20:00 +0000

I could not even believe when I got this demure, classy invite from the Balboa Theatre on my Facebook page advertising that Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are playing at this awesome venue. I believe you are not allowed to claim that you're part of GenX if you don't know and love this band. I can barely even handle this! Not much more to say, just get your ass there!!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/597825090245202/

http://sandiegotheatres.org/nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds

A-Sides (Eastside Records, UK) Coming to Respect March 14!

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:01:00 +0000

As you may or may not have guessed by now, this blog will tend heavily towards Drum and Bass events-wise, just because that's the scene I'm most embroiled in, and, quite frankly, I dare you to find me a genre that's as consistently as cool and unique as this. That being said, one of the legends in stateside DnB is Machete, whose weekly in LA has been running as long as I can remember. Respect and its lineup will feature regularly here, and I'm going to try to get the schedule coordinated in my events calendar, but in the meantime I wanted to make sure I got this event up, as A-Sides is always throwing out crazy tracks and is still one of the best DnB acts live that I'm aware of. If you're in the LA area or just feel like a retarded almost-weekend roadtrip like the ones I used to know, give up your notions of feeling rested on the Ides of March and go check this dude out. Event page and link to Respect listed below.

http://www.facebook.com/events/592315667462631/

http://www.facebook.com/respectclub

You Suck for Missing This! Us vs. Them Presents: Oil & Water

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:45:00 +0000

My best friend is an artist with big fish syndrome who lives in Arkansas (and he will be featured heavily and often against his will in this blog). Despite that, he's usually infinitely cooler than me, and he proved it once again this weekend when, from his small, cultureless town in a state basically owned by Wal-Mart, he pointed me towards this fantastic art show. Neither of us knew too much about it, other than the fact that some great artists such as Neko Burke, Peeps Kid and Deph would be featured. We didn't even really fully understand the concept, but luckily it hit me in the face as soon as I walked in: art done on or as cars, bikes and surfboards - water meets oil. Simpistic? Nope. As I walked around and snapped pictures of things I vaguely recognized, I couldn't help but also notice all the different types of people milling around - you had bikers, hipster art people, members of the tattoo community - all in one space. Everyone seemed to be mixing well and to know each other in some capacity or another.
As I mentioned, much of the art was actually featured on motorcycle gas tanks and surfboards as well as skate decks and helmets. A Peeps Kid piece was even on a gas can. It was a really interesting clash of media, people, and culture that seemed to blend at the same time.
I managed to track down the owner of Us vs. Them and organizer of this event, now in its sophomore showing. Jason Banuelos gave me a better understanding of how he came up with the concept: "Traditionally oil and water do not mix. The surf, hot rod and motorcycle cultures that grew out of Southern California from the 50’s-70s however, were all connected by the idea of personal freedom and expression-not conforming to the standards of the societies they existed in (Oil & Water press kit)". It seems that the clothing and deck line that Banuelos deveoped also goes along with that theme. Banuelos told me he was really excited that he'd been able to pull so many heavy hitters from the motorcycle design and tattoo world to contribute to this show. You can tell he really believes in what he's doing with this idea of freedom of expression in all its forms.
From my perspective, it was great to see this space, formerly a Segway rental shop and doggy daycare, being used to showcase such major talent, creativity and subculture. It seems a fitting opening review for this new syndicated blog, which I hope puts accross the same message: live as weird and wild as you want to live. In the shadow of the Horton Plaza mall next to the Os Gemeos mural from Viva La Revolution, I urge you to come check out the great array of pieces from different genres and cultures, all reflecting one thing: individuality and sidestepping the norm. Also stop by the Us vs. Them flagship store to check out the decks, clothes, and maybe get a tattoo from one of James Banuelos' talented friends. Hastily taken pics of some of my favorite pieces appear below, as well as the flyer with all the featured artists.

Thumbprint Gallery Brings you Sacred Geometry: Mandala Art featuring Exist1981 and More

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:08:00 +0000

You know you've seen the weird Frank-N-Furter orgasm face stickers all over town (I'm probably misclassifying, but that's what I think every time I see them), and Exist 1981 has put together another awesome collection. If you were at his show with Tocayo at Subtext last year, you'll know he has some killer pieces that are not just Rocky Horro-inspired. This new show will be at Basic Urban Kitchen on March 19, and is free to the public so not only do you get to see some free art, but drink some amazing wines and beers while you're at it. Links to event page, Exist1981's FB, and Basic's website below. See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/135393276625505/#!/events/135393276625505/

http://www.barbasic.com/

http://www.thumbprintgallerysd.com/

http://www.facebook.com/EXIST1981?ref=ts&fref=ts

http://www.exist1981.com/

Bailey (Metalheadz) Coming to SD Union 3/16/13

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:46:00 +0000

SD Union is a Drum N Bass monthly in San Diego, and the only organization pulling big names like Bailey in this town at the moment. Usually the venue is the Ruby Room, a super-chill bar in Hillcrest with a good sound system and reasonably-priced drinks. Don't tell anyone, but Shawn also lets be bring in my own diet tonic for my T&Ts. I'll be mentioning both these guys quite a lot, as they're really doing a lot to keep my favorite music scene alive in SD. All relevant information is below, including a link to a Bailey performance, in case you've had your head up your ass for the past 5 years.

Event Page, SD Union Bailey

Ruby Room FB Page

http://www.facebook.com/events/468854613164407/?ref=3

First Reviews Coming Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Layla Klamt) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:57:00 +0000

Ok! More or less up-and-running, and I already have so much content to post! I went to this tonight, and it blew my mind:

I'll be talking to James, the event organizer, from Us & Them tomorrow, so it'll kind of turn into an interview as well. Lots of pics and links to come on that.

I also just heard Empress' new track, so I'll be doing a little review for that. Spoiler alert: it's hot!
https://soundcloud.com/empress/alien-nation-genr8-remix

TONS of events to post as well - Machete's given me his Respect lineup for the next 5 years or so, and there's loads of one-off events coming up. Bear with me on this, I have a lot of organizing to do on this page.