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Thursday
11Mar2010

Rising Local Drum & Bass Producers The Statesmen @ Elements, 3.11.10

Be sure to check out The Statesmen at Elements tonight if you’re into hearing some fresh talent right from our own backyard! With a steady gig schedule as of recently, Shawn and Dave Assembler (not pictured) know how to deliver behind a set of turntables and Traktor, playing a variety of fresh liquidfunk as well as jump-up tracks by themselves as well as the likes of Sinistarr, Spectrasoul, SPY, Cabbie, and others. 

Also check out a mix by Basek below as well as a few of their originals via Soundcloud:

Reset From Start Promo Mix 03/01/2010 by Reset From Start

1. Survival-Wasted Time 
2. Ed Oberon-Reckoning 
3. Survival-Secrets 
4. Mindmapper-Keep it Runnin 
5. S.P.Y and Jubei-Project 1 
6. S.P.Y-Slum Dub 
7. Spinline-Radioactive 
8. Friction and K Tee-Overtime (Spectrasoul rmx) 
9. S.P.Y-Dark Age 
10. Subterra-Bonsai Run 
11. Dabs and Wrath-Who’s Gunna Lead 
12. Sinistarr-Native 
13. Spectrasoul-Guardian 
14. Spectrasoul-Bygones 
15. BAL-Out There 
16. Q Project-Move On 
17. Marky and S.P.Y-FangFace 
18. Noisia and Phace-Floating Zero 
19. Spectrasoul-4 Points 
20.Sinistarr-734

The Statesmen - That Track by The Statesmen

The Statesmen - Never On Sunday by The Statesmen

Monday
14Dec2009

Weekend Pics Uploaded (Jungle Party, John Tejada, Elements, etc)

I was working on a few projects over the weekend and wasn’t able to get any content added here, but did manage to get out to a bunch of parties regardless. Here’s pics from what I went to on Thursday and Friday…I also have pics from Basstown’s party at Goodlife with Scottie B, I’ll sorting through those later on tonight.

Elements :: Residents :: 12.10.09

John Tejada :: Goodlife :: 12.11.09

“Jungle Party” Afterhours :: 12.11.09

Friday
13Nov2009

Elements, Bassic vs Secrets & Throwed 11.10/11/12.09 Pics Uploaded!

I’ve had the past few days off, so I’ve able to get out and about a lot this week, feels just like being a college student all over again! Here’s some pics of the parties I was at the past few days.

Throwed :: Middle East Upstairs :: 11.10.09
Falty DL @ Bassic vs. Secrets :: Goodlife :: 11.11.09
Xample @ Elements :: Phoenix Landing :: 11.12.09

Tuesday
03Nov2009

Drum & Bass Heads! Elements November/December '09 Lineup

You know the drill people! Closing in on 11 years of drum and bass music each thursday at the Phoenix Landing, Lenore and Crook have some good stuff in store to finish 2009 off on a high note.

Despite their dedication on their Hot Pink Delorean project, the Terravita guys still MAKE time to work on drum and bass, their tunes sounding better than ever before (especially that new joint Loud And Proud; can’t wait to hear that on a good system!) and are going to kill it this thursday just like always.

Xample is also one of the best jump-up producers at the moment, releasing dancefloor-based tracks left and right on Ram and Frequency. To the producers out there, I highly recommend the tutorials he made with Lomax for Computer Music Monthly this past summer, check out the youtube video below for the first part!

Oklahoma City producer Subsonik will be making his debut trip to Boston in December; he’s been well known for his fusion of trance and drum and bass music on labels such as Sudden Def, Cymbalism, and Beta. He also runs the label Subsonik Sound, have a listen to one of his own tunes on the imprint below.

DJ Fresh (of Bad Company UK fame) is also making his Elements debut! Still running the Breakbeat Kaos label and producing himself, he’s had a big hand in helping newer talent such as the Brookes Brothers and Furlonge get a bit of recognition over the course of the past year. He’s responsible for two of the biggest drum and bass releases this year: the vocal “Hypercaine” on his own imprint, along with the classic 1990s jungle-tinged Fantasia/Heavyweights 12” on Digital Soundboy. Should be a pre-holiday set!



 

Saturday
10Oct2009

PAPER and Elements Ragga Night- 10.8.09- Pics Posted!

Thursday
24Sep2009

Klute Touches Down at Elements, Tomorrow, 9.24.09!

Not to be confused with the classic early 1970s movie, Klute, better known to his friends and family as Tom Withers, will be playing this Thursday at the Phoenix Landing. Klute gets the opportunity to control the consoles there once a year, and with each visit comes a packed dancefloor waiting to hear all of the experimental sounds he has up his sleeve. 

Klute isn’t one to follow trends in the drum and bass scene. With an upbringing that involves a punk band (The Stupids) along with a very respectable batch of experimental releases on labels such as Ninja Tune and Certificate 18, he brings a ton of different influences into his sound and is well renowned for his authenticity. Over the past few years he has been working techno and minimal sounds into the 175 bpm structure. 2004’s LP “No One Is Listening Anymore” subtly hinted at it, but it was 2007’s follow-up “The Emperor’s New Clothes” that really highlighted his eclectic tastes with techno and downtempo influences infused throughout the entirety of the double disc package. He hasn’t released anything since last year’s “Halloween” (video below) which can only mean one thing: he’s busy in the studio pushing envelopes in a quest to follow a very tough act of his very successful Emperor LP.

My favorite song of Klute is “Follow Me”, featuring Robert Manos on vocals, released on Hospital in 2002 (was that REALLY 7 years ago? Damn…I really am getting old!) Video of that below as well.

Wednesday
16Sep2009

Elements September/October '09 Flyer and lineup

 

Yo yo yo! Here is the September and October 2009 flyer for Elements on Thursdays at the Phoenix Landing! Be sure to check out Klute next thursday, he’s a producer who has constantly implemented unique and innovative sounds within the genre, most recently known for his fusion of minimal techno and other styles completely unrelated to dnb into his saucepot. Klute, along with A-Sides on October 29th, have both been annual guests at Elements and always draw decent crowds. 

Evol Intent is playing on October 22nd, and they’re no strangers to stateside dnb - even with the success of their side projects, which include Computer Club, Treasure Fingers, and Ludachrist, they still manage to produce and DJ under their original alias playing their original passion: a dark energetic breed of drum and bass that includes influences coming from everything including metal and south-central L.A. hip hop!

Can’t forget local cats Nuggs (founding member of Lab Boston also known as Scotch 1 when he plays dubstep) as well as Sable Gray, whose Sunrise EP I featured on here a few months ago in the Backyard section.

Btw- whoever designed the flyer this month, nice work. Colors pop really nicely, and orange is a perfect fall color (makes me want to drink a Sam Adams Octoberfest right now just thinking about it, too bad I’ll have to wait a few more weeks before it hits the shelves)

9/17: Residents Crook & Lenore
9/24: Klute
9/1: Sable Gray
9/8: old school sets by Nuggs (Scotch 1) and Rando (one of Elements’ original residents!)
9/15: Residents Crook & Lenore
9/22: Evol Intent
9/29: A-Sides


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Saturday
12Sep2009

Paper @ Harpers Ferry & CABLE @ Elements 9.10.09 pics posted!

Paper :: Harper’s Ferry :: 9.10.09

C.A.B.L.E. @ Elements :: Phoenix Landing :: 9.10.09

John Dahlback/So Dope RISE Afterhours pics from last night will be uploaded VERY shortly as well!  

Wednesday
26Aug2009

Elements- Lineup for September

September is just around the corner, the college kids are returning to school, the beaches have emptied out yet the water is still warm…and the Phoenix Landing will surely be packed on Thursdays! Here’s the confirmed September lineup- I was wondering if producer Klute of Commercial Suicide fame was going to play out here this year, he’s played at Elements every year since I’ve lived out here, 2009 now being no exception. Oh yeah, Caustic makes his return from the left coast. He hasn’t played here since he originally moved away in 2006- another reason for celebration (bitches)!

August 27 Dip Vertigo (Bass Dynasty, Timeless, Maximum Moves)

03 Caustic ~ Welcome Home Party! (Soundbox) Boston

10 C.A.B.L.E. aka Damage Inc. (CIA, Innerground) Brazil

C.A.B.L.E. - Another Bottle mix


01 - C.A.B.L.E. - Against the Wall (Mac II)
02 - Insight - Hold On (Digital SoundBoy)
03 - Phobia & Jubei - Overdub (dub)
04 - C.A.B.L.E. - Get Off (dub)
05 - Johnny L - Harry (Mr L)
06 - Gridlock - Snap the Whip (CIA)
07 - C.A.B.L.E. - Alternative (CIA)
08 - Icicle & Nymfo - Franky Montain (Ram)
09 - Zero T - Angel Heart (CIA)
10 - Break - Submerged (Calyx & Teebee rmx) (Subtitles)
11 - Noisia - Cannonball (Vision)
>>> Verse & SP - Surrender (Crunch)
12 - S.P.Y - New Beginning (Critical)
13 - C.A.B.L.E. - Individual (Innerground)
14 - Spor - Resolute (Subtitles)
15 - Task Horizon - Diabolism (dub)
16 - Concord Dawn & Bulletproof - Datura (Cyanide)
17 - C.A.B.L.E. - Gods Basement (dub)

17 Residents: Crook & Lenore

24 Klute (Commercial Suicide) UK

 


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Wednesday
12Aug2009

Optical makes his Elements debut, Thursday 8.13.09

Coming fresh off playing Science Funktion and Desiderata over the weekend, Optical makes his third northeast appearance, playing Elements for the first time this Thursday! One of the most respected producers within the genre, Optical is very well known for his work both with Ed Rush, as well as his brother Matrix/Goldtrix. He had a major hand in helping develop the techier realm of drum and bass within the late 1990s and to this day continues to release music, his Travel the Galaxy LP with Ed Rush released several months ago has been one of the hottest dnb releases of the year!

Here's a youtube mini-mix I did yesterday showcasing some of Ed Rush & Optical's early work:

Optical: Moving 808s [prototype, 1997]
Ed Rush & Optical: Watermelon [virus, 1999]
Ed Rush & Optical: Headhunters [virus vaults, 1998]
Ed Rush & Optical: Slip Thru [virus, 1999]
Ed Rush & Optical: Puerto Rico [virus, 2003]
Jagged Edge/Optical: Rock Baby (double decked) [v recordings, 1999]
Ed Rush & Optical: Bullitt [virus, 2003]

Monday
03Aug2009

John B @ Elements- Pics uploaded!

Better late than never!!

John B- Elements- 7.30.09 

Friday
31Jul2009

John B @ Elements- A few highlight pics!

Hi all- I will be out of town this weekend so probably won't be able to get the pics I took from John B last night up until Sunday or Monday, but I did have a sec this morning to gather some of the highlight pics to post!

 

Monday
27Jul2009

John B is playing at Elements this Thursday, 7.30.09

Boston heads are going to be in for a special treat this Thursday as John B touches down in Boston, playing not only his first set ever at Elements, but also his first in Boston in many years! Clearly one of the most eclectic (and photogenic, haha) producers within the genre, John B is not someone who is known to fit the within the mold of drum and bass music. I personally think he was one of the first to start experimenting with the synth-heavy sounds of electro, techno, even trance, and successfully infusing them into his drum and bass tracks as early as ten years ago. And not only does he have his own signature sound, he also manages to be top shelf DJ (who plays something that everyone in the room- man, woman, child with fake id, etc. can appreciate) AND promotes himself thoroughly via every social networking website known to man.

John just released a new mix literally two days ago, check out the link below and be sure to subscribe to his podcasts if you like what you hear!

1. Utopia // Diamond Shine // Breed12inches
2. Falling of Ideas // m25, Nummix & First Function // Unsigned
3. Hard Fi // I Shall Overcome (Paul B Remix)
4. John B // Robot Lover // Beta
5. John B // Numbers (Camo & Krooked Remix) // Beta
6. John B feat. Shaz Sparks // Red Sky // Beta
7. Camo & Krooked // Turn Up The Music
8. Michael Jackson // Beat It (John B Re-Edit)
9. Subfocus // Rock It // Ram
10. Freeland // Under Control (TC Remix)
11. Alix Perez feat Fats // Down the Line (Break Remix)
12. Doc Scott // Unofficial Ghost // Metalheadz
>> Marty McFly feat. Emmet Brown // Delorian?
13. Johnny L // Evah
14. Fallin (Shockone Remix) // Agent X feat. Mutaya
15. Juggernaut (Nero Remix) // Enter Shikari
16. Ian Carey Project // Get Shakey (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)
17. Camo & Krooked // One
18. Klement // Girls
19. Johnny L // Come Here
20. Bloc Party // Trojan Horse (John B Remix)

Oh yeah, here's a few CLASSICS tracks by John B for the old school heads in the room. John got his start on Formation when he was still in school, however his studies in molecular biology didn't phase him at all as he released several albums and a stack of singles for DJ SS's legendary imprint when he was barely even old enough to get into the clubs in the first place. Like Starburst, one of his classics- video below!

 

And another one of his tracks that deserves a mention, and is easily one of his most underrated, is Take Control. It's a lovely minimal vocal roller, and was the B-side of his most successful tune of all time, Up All Night, on Metalheadz. I obviously still love Up All Night, however, most didn't even take note of what was on the other side of this record, causing Take Control to get pushed aside in the shadow of the monster that backed this piece of plastic. Ah well, still a great tune, no matter how many (or few) people actually know about it!

 

This thursday at the Phoenix Landing!! 

Tuesday
14Jul2009

DNB fans: Brandon Miles @ Seismic and Surgical @ Elements this week

Versatile Maine producer Brandon Miles kicks off his Bloodline tour in Boston this wednesday at the Goodlife! He has a pretty diverse resume when it comes to his original music, producing not only dnb which has been picked up by the likes of Ohm Resistance and Gain Recordings, but also performs in a band and churn out a good amount of music that falls well below the 180 bpm range. He will be playing with The Statesmen, and if you like what you see, you'll get a second chance to check him out at the Middle East on July 29th.

Surgical (aka Drew Stylus) touches down at Elements this Thursday! He has been involved with Boston's local drum and bass scene for years now and is in his third year of hosting his enduring radio show on Kunninmindz showcasing the latest tracks this genre has to offer. Check out his recent promo mix below, recorded in June.

Drew Surgical 2009 Promo Mix

Next Selection - Osiris
Wicked Ways (Feat. Brooklyn) - Bachelors of Science
Red Mist -Danny Byrd
Breakout - Subsonik
Through the Looking Glass - Dom & Roland
Thelema VIP - Cubik
Lode Runner- Lethal & Khanage
Flipside Funk - Countour
Close Your Eyes - Bungle
Art and Illusion- Ill Logic & Raf
Jah No Dead- Bachelors of Science
Ultraviolet - Royce
Middle of the Night-Evol Intent
Critical -Mark Wilkinson(dnb)
Tearing Us Apart - Calyx
Rouge City - Telemetrik & Hyx
Cold Sweat- Break
Temptations - Spinor
Fallin Down - Silent Extent
>>Good Times - Optimist
Stigma - Noisia
Scream to the Stars -Concord Dawn& Chris SU
Is This What You Want - Break
AC/DC - Gridlock & Hive
Near Miss- System
Kepp Their Heads Ringing - Xample

Monday
13Jul2009

Mark your calendars! Phoenix Landing boat cruise. 7.19.09

Just saw this posted on SoulClap's upcoming event calendar so figured I'd spread the word and give you guys enough time to try to get that following Monday off! I don't think any explanation is necessary here other than the fact that for this party you're on a boat, the beer flows like, well, beer, you get to hear some of Boston's best DJ's throw down on the wheels, and you try not to get seasick or thrown overboard! There isn't an official flyer yet but I'm assuming the midweektechno guys (Pat Fontes, Tanner Ross, Elijah, or Sergio) will be playing as well as Crook and Lenore on drum and bass duty and Randy Deshaies somewhere in the mix too. When the flyer becomes available I'll let everyone know. You can get pre-sale tickets directly through the Phoenix. 

To build the anticipation, here's a few videos I took from last year's cruise.

Phoenix Landing Boat Cruise 7.20.08