two brand spanking new digital downloads, exclusive from the Subtle Audio Shop at the moment
Polska ‘2nd Rate’ album released today.
The official release of Polska’s “2nd Rate” album release is today! Of course, some of you may already have this as it has been available in the Subtle Audio Shop since May (there are still a few copies left).
“2nd Rate” comes on 2 CD’s with 20 tracks, a myriad of tempos and influences and a wide range of instrumentation. This is the resurrection of breakbeats and melody in a year when many have heralded minimalism as the way forward.
Play through the Youtube videos below to hear snippets of all the tracks from CD 1 & 2, or check the sounds in the Subtle Audio Shop or on the Subtle Audio Soundcloud page. You might also like to check Khal’s review of “2nd Rate” taken from the DOA site.
Invasion @ An Cruiscin, CORK. Saturday, 19th
If you’re in Cork this week then get down to An Cruiscin Lán for some old skool jungle. Line-up for the night is:
Welfare (Kaboogie/Dubculture)
Donnachie (Invasion)
Bilbo-Bongo (Invasion)
Jonezy (Invasion)
It’s 8 euros in and the music kicks off at 9pm until 2am.
Drumology 5th June 2010
This Saturday it’s the first of Drumology’s sessions this month. Nick Fury (Spectrum, Dublin) headlines along with Belfast’s Point Blank & Digiac. Things kick off at 9pm in the Frontpage, Donegall St. and it’ll set you back a mere £6 to get in.
And then the lads do it all over again on the 19th with local legend Judge Dredd; along with Jim Morton, Digiac & Undadog.
Rastachaun monthly in the Spiritstore
Dundalk’s Rastachaun DJ’s will be playing in the Spiritstore this Friday (4th June). It’s free in and things kick off at 9pm. Expect quality Drum & Bass and Dubstep all night long.
Hertz-U Soundsystem present DJ Fabio
The Hertz-U Soundsystem lads present BBC 1xtra dj and all round drum and bass legend: Fabio. He’ll be playing in the Twisted Pepper basement this friday with suppport coming from Adapt 2 & Degree. The festivities kick off at 11pm.
Subtle Audio presents the “2nd Rate” Album Launch Party
As you may know Polska’s “2nd Rate” Album is out on Subtle Audio early in May.
Polska is a producer based in Dublin who has had releases on labels like Bassbin, Inperspective, Counter Intelligence, Kin and, of course, Subtle Audio. His debut album “Skeptic” was released in 2006 on Canadian label Make:Shift and showed the range of his unique style, incorporating ambient and jazz alongside his obvious love for jungle rhythms as well as downtempo beats.
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Polska
The new album is spread over 2 CD’s and 20 tracks.
CD 1 will feature the D&B style and CD2 will have a selection of downtempo works.
There will also be a 12″ Vinyl release, featuring 2 extra tracks not available on the CD – “Setplace” and also “Outvert”, remixed by Equinox of Scientific Wax / Metalheadz / Bassbin / Inperspective fame. The title track “2nd Rate” will be on the Vinyl aswell as the CD (more…)
Sibin Festival – Reach,Kaboogie tent powered by Hertz-u sound system
It’s back to the original name Sibin. It’s still on the Man O’ War pub grounds
Line up so far:
MARCUS INTALEX
N TYPE
BONZ
ERNIE
DON ROSSCLOT b2b T_WOC
more line up to be announced.
Other tents will be hosted by SURGE for some tuff techno beats and a live stage from the KNOCKANSTOCKAN people.
Then there is the legendary DUCKY ROONEYS bar which everyone loves.
For this area there is an exclusive 80’s set from KEEVO & JAY SAFETYBOY!
Kaboogie present Krome & Time
Don’t forget that Krome & Time are in Dublin on the 26th. Here’s all the relevant info:
Krome and Time (UK, Suburban Base, Tearin’ Vinyl)
Badmandeego (IRE)
Richie !K (IRE, !Kaboogie)
Fri, March 26 2010
Twisted Pepper, Abbey St, Dublin 1
11PM – 3AM
E10
Breakage – Foundation
Breakage’s new album ‘Foundation’ was released yesterday. If you haven’t listened to it yet then head over to www.digitalsoundboy.com to check out samples and links to buy it online.
Fracture & Neptune present Astrophonica 003
The Astrophonica voyage continues in another galactic episode which sees our dynamic duo unleash the peak/morph filter to full effect in ‘Dust Ball’ and ‘The Trunk’. (click for previews)
We hope to have exclusive artwork promo copies on www.astrophonica.com/shop mid to late march and full release 26th April
Mastered, manufactured and pressed in the UK on high quality 140g vinyl to ensure your aural pleasure
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Renegade Noize (this friday)
Sean Marx (www.seanmarx.com)
Breakshift
Nick Fury (Turn Table Terrorwrist/ Spectrum)
Exec Steve (REACH / Radio Na Life 106.4 FM)
DJ Class A (Radio Na Life 106.4 fm/ R:evolution) (Myspace.com/fj_class_a)
M.C. Kenna (Renegade Noize, LA, IRL)
(more…)
ABSFREE005 | Various Artists – Amháin EP
Absys records, based in Dublin, have decided to release for free an EP featuring 3 Irish & 1 Irish based producer. Click on the link below to get to the download links and more info on the release.
Yoru – A Different Animal
Belfast outfit Rudimentary (who you may know from their gigs) have started a label, recently profiled by Kmag. Check out the profile here.
The first release comes from Yoru, and is a four track EP of pure deep bass music spanning Drum and Bass, Dubstep and Dub Techno.
It’s getting some great support from all over, from the likes of boxcutter, hungry ghost and Macc!
Check out the previews below, then go grab it from your favourite download store.
New tunes on Subtle Audio Digital
It’s 2010 (you probably noticed already) and Subtle Audio Digital has 2 new releases for you. First up is Mecca – Leviathan (SUBLTED007), a local lad from Ennis. Following that is Nebula – Prototype Chords (SUBTLED008). You can check out samples of the tunes on the Subtle Audio website (linked to above) and then buy them, each for the misery sum of €1.50. You can’t say fairer than that.
First Subtle Audio releases of 2010 !
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Hertz-U & 174 present Marcus Intalex
Both as an artist and a DJ, Marcus Intalex represents the forefront of soulful musical drum and bass. From the seminal ‘How You Make Me Feel’ alongside ST Files, to his more recent output alongside the likes of Calibre (as Mist:ical) and Martyn, his productions are renowned for pushing boundaries whilst retaining broad appeal. Marcus’ DJ sets follow suit and have earned him a reputation as a tastemaker, not afraid to test crowds with a fresh high quality selection from across the spectrum of drum and bass. A passion for techno runs deeply through his music and his sets, as shown by his latest solo EP and the influential DAT Music series on Soul:r. He represents Soul:ution with a popular residency at the legendary Fabric club and a highly revered radio show for Red Bull Music Academy.
Hertz-u present Goldie (History of Metalheadz set)
plus guests: Fraher, Bonz, Synergy
Andrew’s Lane, St Andrew’s Lane, Dublin 2
Friday October 30th
Admission: €15 / Doors: 11pm – late
Starting out as a graffiti artist, earning commissions from local councils in the UK, Goldie moved to America when he began fitting gold teeth (hence his artist name), and where he also appeared in the grafitti art-movie ‘Bombing’. He returned to the UK and became a convert to rave after being taken to Rage by DJ Kemistry, and eventually started doing design work for Reinforced Records, before working as A & R for the label. Goldie quickly became one of the most famous figures in drum n’ bass, releasing various landmark records on a plethora of leading labels, but most importantly establishing the legendary Metalheadz (label
and club night). For this special set at DEAF, he traces the history of Metalheadz through 15 years on the cutting edge.
Breakology Is 5!
Well folks, we’re nearing in on our 5th birthday. Unlike normal 5 year olds, we’re losing our hair but we’re not gonna let that get in the way of a good party!
For what should be one of the gigs of the year, we’ve drafted in two heavyweights to help us celebrate in style. Drum & Bass legend Roni Size and DMC champions, Scratch Perverts will be flying into Dublin on the 9th of October for an all out eargasm!
Amit (Live) @ OneSevenFour!
AMIT (COMMERCIAL SUICIDE)
Initially, Amit’s interest were seeded in computer programming, however, on being introduced to the sequencing package MasterSound, things took a different turn. Realising his passion and talent for music, Amit embarked on an HND in Music Technology, learning the processes involved in music production and experimenting with a myriad of different sounds from dub/ reggae to electro and punk rock. Upon leaving the protective gates of academia behind, he began to save up money for his first piece of equipment: The Akai S1000.
Amit’s interest in Drum & Bass developed through his love of Belgium hardcore, highlighted by producers such as Joey Beltram and Fran Dewulf. It was the late 80’s and early 90’s and things were changing; there was a new sound emerging: sped up hip hop breaks – Drum & Bass. Listening to the sounds of Source Direct, Photek and Goldie all helped to anchor Amits D&B journey. For the next few years, he continued crafting his sound and developing his vision. With influences from the lush Hindi soundscores of Naushad, haunting vocals of Muhammad Rafi, Mukesh & Egypts Om Khaltoum, to The Cure, Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Radiohead and African Bambaata, Amits unique sound was born. Described as ‘facist tribal dub with a warm eastern/gothic twist’ Amit’s big break came when he sent a track titled ‘ Eraser to Digital which received a positive response from DJ Storm, Klute and various underground DJs.
He was introduced to Klute and his label Commercial Suicide and it was there that he found the home for his future releases, headed by a team that understood and supported his vision. 2003 saw his first release on the label, ‘Dual Sense/ Roots’ and that’s when things started gaining momentum. His sound was new, different, and beautifully unnerving. Half tempo building, remnants of D&B and dark tribal energy make Amit´s music hard to catagorize and the only real way it can be explained is by listening. And that´s what people did, until eventually it started landing in all the right dj- stacks. Randal started dropping his track into his set, Grooverider and Bailey playing the track on BBC’s Radio 1 and 1Xtra, even the legendary John Peel (RIP) selected it for his show. After hearing Amit’s track during a Klute set, Goldie offered to release his next 12” on his infamous Metalheadz label and in 2004, Amit released the hypnotic ‘Gatecrasher/Pirates’ on Metalheadz. In contrast to most other D&B artists, Amit had spent little time in Djing, preferring to concentrate on the production.
All that changed last year when he decided to play his first ever live show ‘Redzone’, Holland, sharing the bill with Goldie to a crowd of 1600! The set went down a storm and further shows are now planned for this year. As well as DJing and producing, Amit also teaches Music Technology and mentors new artists from disadvantaged backgrounds, sharing his musical knowledge and experience. With live shows in planned for UK, US, Holland and Czech Republic amongst others, a solo album titled ‘Never Ending’ and a filmscore, 2006 looks set to be a very busy year for one of the most innovative producers in the D&B scene today, an artist who continues to challenge the common ideas of D&B.
Saturday Oct’ 10th, The Underground, Westland Row, D2
Rockwell Mix
Appearing soon at OneSevenFour, here’s a mix from Rockwell.
http://www.dogsonacid.com/showthread.php?threadid=633269&mode=article
ROCKWELL & MC System – DOA mix
01) ROCKWELL – MOLLOCH
02) SABRE – ASH
03) INSTRA:MENTAL – NO FUTURE
04) ROCKWELL – UNDERPASS
05) DATA – THE SPRAWL
06) ALIX PEREZ – IM FREE
07) OPTICAL + RYMETYME – WE ENTER
08) SPECTRASOUL – MIMIC
09) ALIX PEREZ + SURVIVAL – UNTITLED
10) DATA – KYUSHOJUTSU
11) JUNE MILLER – SHIMIZU
12) ROCKWELL – TRIBES
13) SPECTRASOUL – ORGANISER (RAMADANMAN REMIX)
14) ROCKWELL – STOWAWAY
15) ASC – ALCHEMIST
16) LOXY + RESOUND – OBLIVION
17) GREMLINZ + GOLD STAR – SEAN ROMAN
18) ROCKWELL – NOIR
19) JUNE MILLER – POISON THE WELL
20) CONSEQUENCE TIMELOSS
Drumology Promo Mix
From the drumology chaps:
Point Blank & myself got this mix down on sunday. Its a little taster of what we will be playing @ Drumology in September. Hope ya’ll enjoy it. Feed back is welcome, haha might regret that
Tasty selection of neuro, jump up and liquid.
Kodie – Material Girl
New digital release from dublin producer Kodie on Juno Digital right now!
http://www.junodownload.com/products/1444399-02.htm
check it out, real tasty atmospheric drum and bass.
Irish Drum and Bass Soundcloud Group!
Dave Conway a.k.a Furian has set up a new soundcloud group for irish drum and bass and dubstep productions, swing by and check it out!
If you are making tunes yourself don’t forget to upload your stuff, the more that’s up there the better it gets!
Big up Dave for setting it up!
Don Rosco & Stacks + Special guest NAPHTA
Powerfm’s live 99.5fm broadcasts continue.
Live all over the greater Dublin area on FM and always online at www.powerfm.org
Tonight we have a rare treat. New music from Dublin’s own Naphta.
With his last realeases on the fear.ie gaining a coveted ‘album of the month’
or ’super duper record’ or whatever on boomkat.com and highly praised
all over the camp, this has to be something special.
The press release says it best…
democracy.now
a new piece by naphta clocking in at over an hour long
and two years in the making
this impressionistic piece
assembled from
voices
rhythms
and
atmospherics
draws upon received sound
from forty years of war
waged in the name of freedom
This will be releeased on vinyl only on Dublin’s D1 records.
Tune in to the Don Rosco and Stacks show to hear exclusive excerpts,
the recordings that inspired it and an informal chat with the man
himself about the music.
I’ll also attempt to make him judge a ‘teacake face-off’
as I think this all sounds a bit serious and high-falutin’.
Thursday 4 June – 12midnight – 3am Friday night/thursday morning BST
http://www.powerfm.org/wwwboard/ (boards, tracklists and archives on
here as well as direct links to the show)
or.
Open Windows Media Player and insert:
http://live.powerfm.org/asx/powerlive64k.asx
or.
throw this thing into itunes…
http://live.powerfm.org:8000/powerfm.ogg
Tune in and send us an email at: studio@powerfm.org
Remember, you can chat live with us and anyone else who is logged in here:
http://www.chatzy.com/748630592958
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