You may have noticed the lack of front page activity over the last 12 months.....this is due to a few reasons, but generally its lack of effort on my part.
For that I apologise. I had been working on a new site for about a year until my second child was born, and then that took a back seat. I've now realised that a lot of unfinished work is sitting around waiting to be seen, so I've decided to spend time getting that up and running, as its the least I can do for people that are loyal to this website.
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Lock up your daughters and blowup your video, Sounds Electric has landed. Sounds Electric is a high voltage mashup of all styles electronic, presenting some of today’s most electrfying international and local artists.
SIGMA direct from the UK and a resident of the Breakbeat Kaos label are one of the most in demand producers in drum and bass right now. Dancefloor tearing remixes for the likes of Original Sin, releases on Hospital and the huge collaboration ‘Lassitude’ with DJ Fresh has seen Sigma jump to the very forefront of DNB in 2010. Their recent ‘Stand Up Tall pt 1 and pt 2’ EP’s on Breakbeat Kaos have cemented them at the forefront of all the top dogs record boxes continuing this strong momentum into 2011 and beyond.
Sigma is joined by Hungary’s dnb head honcho CHRIS SU, a dj known for his exceptional musical selection and tunes that shake your foundations. No stranger to New Zealand crowds Chris SU is a firm crowd favourite everytime he makes it down under. He has worked extensively in the studio alongside State of Mind and also had many of his solo productions released on prestigious labels Commercial Suicide and Subtitles.
These boys are joined by local livewires STATE OF MIND and dubstep new kids on the block THE TRUTH as well other locals like the NORTH SHORE PONY CLUB, DDOG, TIMI SCHUMACHER, BLINE, GRIND, MUFASA, and mc’s TIKI, TWINCAM, CYPHER, DELUXE. Expect a tour of electric beats and high voltage mayhem!
Check the event page for more info and the competition http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111627298898898
Shapeshifters eagerly anticipated album on Hospital Records, The System is a Remix, is out now. With a 10 track CDLP featuring tracks from their 'System is a Vampire' album, remixed by artists such as The Upbeats, Truth, Netsky, Camo and Krooked, Nu:Tone and State of Mind. Check out the clips on youtube and a recent interview with them on Knowledge mag
In a week that hasn't been without drama, you could possibly be forgiven for forgetting that NZ's all-conquering dubstep heroes, Truth, released their debut album this week. Consisting of 15 tracks of their unique bassweight compositions, this is definitely in the running to be one of the best dubstep albums of the year. Never mind the chainsaw ear-rape, this is dubstep at its roots. With the album's release this week and ahead of their launch gig at Sandwiches this weekend, Matty Baseline took some time to run some questions by the trio.
Backspacer are turning 6! After that many years putting on some of the biggest names in Drum and Bass in Wellington and across NZ, they are hosting another top international DJ/Producer to celebrate their milestone.
ShockOne - one of Australias finest DnB exports - is to headline a whole host of talented locals, on Saturday the 11th of September @ Sandwiches, Wellington.
The Jansen 2010 Rumble in the Jungle is now open for entries, head to www.rumblejungle.co.nz to enter, and find out the dates of the events
After a bit of a break the Sly Fox lads are at it again, and this time it’s with with UK Drum and Bass heavyweights CAUSE 4 CONCERN & Wellington's own TREi feat the infamous hip hop party starter TOMMY ILL with support from the SLY FOX boys with MC's WOODY + CYPHER
A bunch of acts have been confirmed for Phat 11 already, with a definite trend towards large Dubstep acts this year. Hoping for some more big name DnB acts, but we'll see....read on for the current list.
Teknik, who I personally rate as one of New Zealand's tightest DJs, has a recent mix featured on Knowledge Mag. Check it out, it has loads of fresh bits. OOeer. http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/blogs/drum_and_bass/introducing-teknik
Geoff Presha, the man behind Samurai Music, gives some insight into a few things on Knowledge mag as well as compiling a mix of some amazing tunes. Check it out here http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/features/samurai-music-guest-mix
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OPTIMUS GRYME - Slam & Groove Volume 7
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DROP & ROLL Volume 1 - Mixed by OPTIMUS GRYME
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OPTIMUS GRYME - Slam & Groove Volume 6
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A Modular demo with Gert from Moon Modular
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Optimus Gryme & Tiki Taane - If Ya With me
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Mixes
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Flaco – Guestmix and Q&A for KMag 01/2012
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DJ Blade – “No Good Way To Let Go” Album Giveaway
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Eveson, Dave Owen, Chris Inperspective, Mr Joseph & Andy Skopes – Live from Fizzy XMas Party @ Rhythm Factory, London 12/2011
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The Insiders (Ben Soundscape) – Mix for DOA 11/2011
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Metalheadz – History Sessions @ Cable London 19/11/2011
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Mr. Joseph – “Playing Love Games EP” Mix for Breaksblog 11/2011
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Aaron Jay – Essential Liquid Beats Volume 1 10/2011
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Jrumhand – Autumn Studio Mix 28/10/2011
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Introducing: Black Reflections Records
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mSdoS – Mix and Interview for Breaksblog 10/2011
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