Roster : DJs
A Sides
A true veteran DJ, producer and engineer, A Sides has over 500 released tracks to his name marking his as one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum and bass. Most recently he’s released tracks on Metalheadz, Bingo, Hospital and Innerground and for 2008, he’s set to unleash another barrage of beats on his own legendary imprint, Eastside Records. Reaching out with a sound that has truly global appeal, he’s toured the world over from Europe to North and South America to Asia and back. This year he’s on the road again and has already touched down in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Korea and shows no signs of stopping just yet! As a DJ, A Sides is technically flawless and incredibley versatile, mixing up a range of styles always rocking the dancefloor. Watch out for tracks from his new label, BassHead Music, and more forthcoming on Eastside and others in 2008.
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A true veteran DJ, producer and engineer, A Sides has over 500 released tracks to his name marking his as one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum and bass. Most recently he’s released tracks on Metalheadz, Bingo, Hospital and Innerground and for 2008, he’s set to unleash another barrage of beats on his own legendary imprint, Eastside Records. Reaching out with a sound that has truly global appeal, he’s toured the world over from Europe to North and South America to Asia and back. This year he’s on the road again and has already touched down in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Korea and shows no signs of stopping just yet! As a DJ, A Sides is technically flawless and incredibley versatile, mixing up a range of styles always rocking the dancefloor. Watch out for tracks from his new label, BassHead Music, and more forthcoming on Eastside and others in 2008.
myspace.com/asides | details | press section
Alley Cat
Alley Cat landed in the UK nearly a decade ago to help out at the Skunkrock Productions headquarters in London. At the time she helped to build up the label’s name as a producer, touring DJ, and label A & R / promoter. Now in her 11th year of Djing..she has gone from Skunkrock label rep to a known DJ in her own right. Having frequented gigs in Europe for 9 years, and holding a residency at Berlin’s Icon Club for over 8 ½ years, she’s still finding new places to present her sound every season. Internationally she has graced the decks in no less than 20 European countries as well as all over North America, in South Africa and even Israel. Some of the most exotic destinations include, Honolulu, Reykjavik, Johannesburg, Bucharest, Lisbon and Tel Aviv. The most frequented is Germany with over 100 DJ bookings to date. 2008 is looking to be a busy year, with the Feline project (club nights in London & abroad), a return to production, her job as bookings admin at ESP Agency, and DJ gigs already planned in Dublin, Moscow, Budapest, Berlin, London and more.
myspace.com/djalleycat | details | press section
Alley Cat landed in the UK nearly a decade ago to help out at the Skunkrock Productions headquarters in London. At the time she helped to build up the label’s name as a producer, touring DJ, and label A & R / promoter. Now in her 11th year of Djing..she has gone from Skunkrock label rep to a known DJ in her own right. Having frequented gigs in Europe for 9 years, and holding a residency at Berlin’s Icon Club for over 8 ½ years, she’s still finding new places to present her sound every season. Internationally she has graced the decks in no less than 20 European countries as well as all over North America, in South Africa and even Israel. Some of the most exotic destinations include, Honolulu, Reykjavik, Johannesburg, Bucharest, Lisbon and Tel Aviv. The most frequented is Germany with over 100 DJ bookings to date. 2008 is looking to be a busy year, with the Feline project (club nights in London & abroad), a return to production, her job as bookings admin at ESP Agency, and DJ gigs already planned in Dublin, Moscow, Budapest, Berlin, London and more.
myspace.com/djalleycat | details | press section
Black Sun Empire
Black Sun Empire represent the finest in dark and techy dancefloor drum and bass. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2000, they’ve continued to develop their own unique style and sound, releasing numerous singles as well as two full-length LPs and establishing themselves as leaders in the field. With their awesome DJ skills and inspirational productions, Black Sun Empire have reached far beyond their native Holland and even Europe. They’ve toured the world over, playing dates in the USA, UK, Russia, Korea, Australia and New Zealand to name but a few, and continue to build on their growing reputation as some of the most exciting and consistent performers around. Having presented their third album ‘Endangered Species,’ Black Sun Empire have set the pace again in 2007 and look set for another hectic year in 2008.
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Black Sun Empire represent the finest in dark and techy dancefloor drum and bass. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2000, they’ve continued to develop their own unique style and sound, releasing numerous singles as well as two full-length LPs and establishing themselves as leaders in the field. With their awesome DJ skills and inspirational productions, Black Sun Empire have reached far beyond their native Holland and even Europe. They’ve toured the world over, playing dates in the USA, UK, Russia, Korea, Australia and New Zealand to name but a few, and continue to build on their growing reputation as some of the most exciting and consistent performers around. Having presented their third album ‘Endangered Species,’ Black Sun Empire have set the pace again in 2007 and look set for another hectic year in 2008.
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Blame
Blame is one of the most innovative producers on the drum & bass scene - an accolade hard won over years of consistently breaking musical boundaries in an attempt to bring true innovation to the music that he loves. In recent years Blame’s hard work and skills have gained him a steadily rising profile, both as producer and as a dj. Besides running his own imprint 720 Degrees, Blame has built strong bonds with Metalheadz and Charge Rec., both highly respected, yet different labels, showing once more Blame’s versatily. 2006 saw his return to Moving Shadow, as well as the release of his album ‘Turning Point’ In 2007 then he released his first track on Hospital Records. As a DJ, Blame enjoys a reputation of excellent technical skills and extreme professionalism. This, combined with simply being one of the nicest characters in the scene, has lead to many invitations from promoters for him to return to their events.
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Blame is one of the most innovative producers on the drum & bass scene - an accolade hard won over years of consistently breaking musical boundaries in an attempt to bring true innovation to the music that he loves. In recent years Blame’s hard work and skills have gained him a steadily rising profile, both as producer and as a dj. Besides running his own imprint 720 Degrees, Blame has built strong bonds with Metalheadz and Charge Rec., both highly respected, yet different labels, showing once more Blame’s versatily. 2006 saw his return to Moving Shadow, as well as the release of his album ‘Turning Point’ In 2007 then he released his first track on Hospital Records. As a DJ, Blame enjoys a reputation of excellent technical skills and extreme professionalism. This, combined with simply being one of the nicest characters in the scene, has lead to many invitations from promoters for him to return to their events.
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Calibre
Dominick Martin aka Calibre has been responsible for some of the most beautiful tracks in drum and bass to date and continues to drop jaws worldwide with his sublime and sultry productions. From his first full length LP on Creative Source to the more recent album ‘Second Sun’ on his own label Signature, Calibre’s sound has progressed taking in elements of jazz, funk, dub and techno but lost none of it’s soul. With the release of the debut Mist:ical LP ‘Eleventh Hour’ (alongside Marcus Intalex and ST Files), the retrospective compilation ‘Shelflife’ and yet another artist album scheduled for the coming months, 2007 had to be one of his busiest and best years yet. Having played all over the world, Calibre definitely knows how to captivate a crowd. His sets often feature the deeper side of drum and bass and never disappoint the dancefloor.
myspace.com/sigrecs1 | details | press section
Dominick Martin aka Calibre has been responsible for some of the most beautiful tracks in drum and bass to date and continues to drop jaws worldwide with his sublime and sultry productions. From his first full length LP on Creative Source to the more recent album ‘Second Sun’ on his own label Signature, Calibre’s sound has progressed taking in elements of jazz, funk, dub and techno but lost none of it’s soul. With the release of the debut Mist:ical LP ‘Eleventh Hour’ (alongside Marcus Intalex and ST Files), the retrospective compilation ‘Shelflife’ and yet another artist album scheduled for the coming months, 2007 had to be one of his busiest and best years yet. Having played all over the world, Calibre definitely knows how to captivate a crowd. His sets often feature the deeper side of drum and bass and never disappoint the dancefloor.
myspace.com/sigrecs1 | details | press section
D-Bridge
A veteran producer and one of the most experienced artists in drum and bass, Darren White aka D-Bridge is taking his music to new heights with Exit Records. Numerous collabrations with the likes of Calibre, Commix, A.I., Concord Dawn, D-Kay, Jenna G and others stand testament to his reputation and form part of a diverse and inspirational release catalogue of truly enviable proportions. Having set the drum and bass scene alight as part of Bad Company, D-Bridge stepped forward once again in 2003 reintroducing himself as a solo artist and unleashed a barrage of releases across top labels Metalheadz, Soul:r and Creative Source. More recently he’s turned his attentions to his label with singles in 2007 featuring Rufige Kru, Survival, Break and Steve Spacek, and an album titles 'The Gemin Project' to follow in April/May 2008.
myspace.com/exitrecords | details | press section
A veteran producer and one of the most experienced artists in drum and bass, Darren White aka D-Bridge is taking his music to new heights with Exit Records. Numerous collabrations with the likes of Calibre, Commix, A.I., Concord Dawn, D-Kay, Jenna G and others stand testament to his reputation and form part of a diverse and inspirational release catalogue of truly enviable proportions. Having set the drum and bass scene alight as part of Bad Company, D-Bridge stepped forward once again in 2003 reintroducing himself as a solo artist and unleashed a barrage of releases across top labels Metalheadz, Soul:r and Creative Source. More recently he’s turned his attentions to his label with singles in 2007 featuring Rufige Kru, Survival, Break and Steve Spacek, and an album titles 'The Gemin Project' to follow in April/May 2008.
myspace.com/exitrecords | details | press section
Doc Scott
The original “King of the Rollers,” Doc Scott is arguably one of the legends of the the drum and bass scene. From Reinforced to Metalheadz to his own label, 31 Records, he has pioneered the sounds we know as drum and bass today and continues to lead the way forward. As an artist, he has been responsible for some of the scene’s defining moments including hardcore classics ‘NHS’ and ‘Here Come the Drumz’, ‘Shadowboxing’ and, in his Nasty Habits guise, ‘Liquid Fingers’. As a label owner, he has strived to release music that pushes boundaries with releases such as Marcus Intalex’s ‘ How You Make Me Feel’ and the smasher ‘Vault’ by Pendulum. First and foremost, however, Doc Scott remains dj who sets are second-to-none, effortlessly crossing the full spectrum of drum and bass and igniting dancefloors with fresh and inspirational sounds. For 2007, Doc Scott looks forward once more like no other. Reinterpreting the past and bringing two stone-cold classics bang up to date, he has a new version of ‘Drumz, entitled ‘9507’, and ‘Tokyo Dusk’ (a reworking of ‘Tokyo Dawn’) set for release later in the year. In addition, there’s brand new Nasty Habits material to look forward to on 31 Records along with releases from Lynx, DJ Vapour and Mixmaster Doc. Expect to hear these first, alongside other future classics, at dj dates featuring Doc Scott across the UK, Europe and beyond.
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The original “King of the Rollers,” Doc Scott is arguably one of the legends of the the drum and bass scene. From Reinforced to Metalheadz to his own label, 31 Records, he has pioneered the sounds we know as drum and bass today and continues to lead the way forward. As an artist, he has been responsible for some of the scene’s defining moments including hardcore classics ‘NHS’ and ‘Here Come the Drumz’, ‘Shadowboxing’ and, in his Nasty Habits guise, ‘Liquid Fingers’. As a label owner, he has strived to release music that pushes boundaries with releases such as Marcus Intalex’s ‘ How You Make Me Feel’ and the smasher ‘Vault’ by Pendulum. First and foremost, however, Doc Scott remains dj who sets are second-to-none, effortlessly crossing the full spectrum of drum and bass and igniting dancefloors with fresh and inspirational sounds. For 2007, Doc Scott looks forward once more like no other. Reinterpreting the past and bringing two stone-cold classics bang up to date, he has a new version of ‘Drumz, entitled ‘9507’, and ‘Tokyo Dusk’ (a reworking of ‘Tokyo Dawn’) set for release later in the year. In addition, there’s brand new Nasty Habits material to look forward to on 31 Records along with releases from Lynx, DJ Vapour and Mixmaster Doc. Expect to hear these first, alongside other future classics, at dj dates featuring Doc Scott across the UK, Europe and beyond.
myspace.com/31docscott | details | press section
Dom & Roland
Without doubt one of the most original and creative forces behind drum and bass, Dom & Roland really need no introduction. Whether as a producer in his own right or as an engineer for somebody else, Dominic Angas has always sought to push himself to create music that stands apart with a unique quality of it’s own. As a dj, Dom has the same philosophy as on his production and his sets contain some of the toughest, freshest dancefloor drum and bass around. He continues to travel the world after having toured the globe for over 10 years, proving he’s more passionate than ever before about the music he loves. With a new album and a host of exciting releases planned for his label, 2008 looks set to be one of Dom’s busiest years yet.
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Without doubt one of the most original and creative forces behind drum and bass, Dom & Roland really need no introduction. Whether as a producer in his own right or as an engineer for somebody else, Dominic Angas has always sought to push himself to create music that stands apart with a unique quality of it’s own. As a dj, Dom has the same philosophy as on his production and his sets contain some of the toughest, freshest dancefloor drum and bass around. He continues to travel the world after having toured the globe for over 10 years, proving he’s more passionate than ever before about the music he loves. With a new album and a host of exciting releases planned for his label, 2008 looks set to be one of Dom’s busiest years yet.
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Invaderz
Representing Invaderz on the decks, Darrell has been bringing his own brand of cutting edge dnb to the dancefloor for over 10 years. As one third of the well-respected production trio, his sets reflect their unique soulful and melodic style whilst still paking a dancefloor punch. Last year saw Invaderz Transmissionz return to the fold, with releases from the boys themselves, and the introduction of Invaderz as premier-league remixers, with their well received refix of Marky & XRS ‘The Wizard’ on Innerground. 2007 promises to be an even more exciting year for Invaderz with yet more high-profile releases due including debuts on Soul:r and Creative Source and a follow-up to their earlier classics on Metalheadz.
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Representing Invaderz on the decks, Darrell has been bringing his own brand of cutting edge dnb to the dancefloor for over 10 years. As one third of the well-respected production trio, his sets reflect their unique soulful and melodic style whilst still paking a dancefloor punch. Last year saw Invaderz Transmissionz return to the fold, with releases from the boys themselves, and the introduction of Invaderz as premier-league remixers, with their well received refix of Marky & XRS ‘The Wizard’ on Innerground. 2007 promises to be an even more exciting year for Invaderz with yet more high-profile releases due including debuts on Soul:r and Creative Source and a follow-up to their earlier classics on Metalheadz.
myspace.com/theinvaderz | details | press section
Klute
A rebel with a cause, Klute is truly unique artist and continues to be creative force in drum and bass after well over a decade in the scene. In April 2007 he released his fifth full-length artist LP on his own Commercial Suicide label and embarked on another trail-blazing global tour, taking in dates from Bristol to Beijing. ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ is surely his best album yet and shows that, despite his long-standing in the scene, Klute still has something fresh to offer.
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A rebel with a cause, Klute is truly unique artist and continues to be creative force in drum and bass after well over a decade in the scene. In April 2007 he released his fifth full-length artist LP on his own Commercial Suicide label and embarked on another trail-blazing global tour, taking in dates from Bristol to Beijing. ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ is surely his best album yet and shows that, despite his long-standing in the scene, Klute still has something fresh to offer.
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Lynx
Soul:R (Marcus Intalex), 31 Records (Doc Scott), Creative Source (Fabio), Bingo Beats (Zinc), Digital Soundboy (Shy FX)…just some of the labels which have signed releases from Steve Nobes (aka Lynx) in 2007. Marcus Intalex has been so impressed with Lynx’s productions that he is releasing an album of his on the groundbreaking Soul:R Recordings. Not only that, 2007 will see Lynx integrated into the Soul R camp as an official Soul:R artist and Soul:ution resident dj alongside legends such as Calibre, Marcus Intalex and ST Files. When you add this to increasingly frequent airplay and an impressive set of DJ bookings, it is clear that 2008 will be the start of an exciting career for Lynx. “THIS PRODUCER IS GONNA BE BIG” Fabio BBC Radio 1
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Soul:R (Marcus Intalex), 31 Records (Doc Scott), Creative Source (Fabio), Bingo Beats (Zinc), Digital Soundboy (Shy FX)…just some of the labels which have signed releases from Steve Nobes (aka Lynx) in 2007. Marcus Intalex has been so impressed with Lynx’s productions that he is releasing an album of his on the groundbreaking Soul:R Recordings. Not only that, 2007 will see Lynx integrated into the Soul R camp as an official Soul:R artist and Soul:ution resident dj alongside legends such as Calibre, Marcus Intalex and ST Files. When you add this to increasingly frequent airplay and an impressive set of DJ bookings, it is clear that 2008 will be the start of an exciting career for Lynx. “THIS PRODUCER IS GONNA BE BIG” Fabio BBC Radio 1
myspace.com/stevelynx | details | press section
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 studio partner ST Files as MIST), to this year’s ‘Eleventh Hour’ LP (together with Calibre and ST Files as Mist:ical), his productions are renowned for pushing boundaries whilst retaining broad appeal. Marcus’ dj sets follow suit and, in carrying the same energy and passion as his music, identify him as a tastemaker and leader in the scene. His versatile style, combined with excellent mixing skills, make Marcus Intalex one of the most in-demand DJs on the circuit and his reputation for breaking new quality music, without compromising the dancefloor, only continues to grow.
myspace.com/intalex | details | press section
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 studio partner ST Files as MIST), to this year’s ‘Eleventh Hour’ LP (together with Calibre and ST Files as Mist:ical), his productions are renowned for pushing boundaries whilst retaining broad appeal. Marcus’ dj sets follow suit and, in carrying the same energy and passion as his music, identify him as a tastemaker and leader in the scene. His versatile style, combined with excellent mixing skills, make Marcus Intalex one of the most in-demand DJs on the circuit and his reputation for breaking new quality music, without compromising the dancefloor, only continues to grow.
myspace.com/intalex | details | press section
Mathematics
Purveyors of the finest and freshest sounds in soulful drum and bass, Mathematics look set to turn up the heat in 2008 with the release of their debut album, ‘Fire’ featuring soul singer and songwriter Peter Haydar for this exciting project. Keeping their label burning brightly too, the NYC duo play host to a number of excellent releases on their label 'Social Studies'. Representing Mathematics on the decks, James has made DJ appearances across the USA, South America, and in the last two years alone played over 40 dates across the UK and Europe. With their distinct brand of musical and melodic drum and bass igniting dancefloors worldwide, Mathematics are available for DJ bookings to coincide with the release of the album ‘Fire’, due out in late 2008.
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Purveyors of the finest and freshest sounds in soulful drum and bass, Mathematics look set to turn up the heat in 2008 with the release of their debut album, ‘Fire’ featuring soul singer and songwriter Peter Haydar for this exciting project. Keeping their label burning brightly too, the NYC duo play host to a number of excellent releases on their label 'Social Studies'. Representing Mathematics on the decks, James has made DJ appearances across the USA, South America, and in the last two years alone played over 40 dates across the UK and Europe. With their distinct brand of musical and melodic drum and bass igniting dancefloors worldwide, Mathematics are available for DJ bookings to coincide with the release of the album ‘Fire’, due out in late 2008.
socialstudiesmusic.com | details
Seba
Swedish drum and bass producer Sebastian Ahrenberg has been making music for well over 10 years and never looked back. Since his seminal releases on Good Looking Seba's music has continued to progress and set new standards without ever comprising in style. Ethereal atmospheres, crisp breaks and sublime bass rhythms are hallmarks of a sound he has made his own, with releases from 'Sonic Winds' to 'Planetary Funk Alert' on LTJ Bukem's groundbreaking imprint, to more recent tracks for Soul:r, Metalheadz and his own Secret Operations. Whether as an artist in his own right or as a collaborator, Seba's sound is distinctive, finely balanced and powerful. His dj sets are reflective of this and when performing live, in particular together with vocalist Robert Manos, Seba takes his sound to new depths.
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Swedish drum and bass producer Sebastian Ahrenberg has been making music for well over 10 years and never looked back. Since his seminal releases on Good Looking Seba's music has continued to progress and set new standards without ever comprising in style. Ethereal atmospheres, crisp breaks and sublime bass rhythms are hallmarks of a sound he has made his own, with releases from 'Sonic Winds' to 'Planetary Funk Alert' on LTJ Bukem's groundbreaking imprint, to more recent tracks for Soul:r, Metalheadz and his own Secret Operations. Whether as an artist in his own right or as a collaborator, Seba's sound is distinctive, finely balanced and powerful. His dj sets are reflective of this and when performing live, in particular together with vocalist Robert Manos, Seba takes his sound to new depths.
secretoperations.com | details | press section
Storm
Storm has always been one of the most influential DJs within drum and bass, known for tight mixing skills and exclusive selection. As one of the Metalheadz label’s chief selectors, she represents the crew at their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs. More recently, she’s linked with other like-minded female drum and bass artists to form Feline and has travelled with the crew to dates in across Europe as well as making regular appearances as Feline resident at their club night at London’s Herbal. Affectionately dubbed the First Lady of Drum and Bass, Storm’s career has also had it’s lows to match the highs. In a tragic accident returning home from a gig, her best friend and DJing partner Kemistry was killed beside her. Storm carried on with the music beside her, continuing the passion they had shared for drum and bass and leading the way as a role model for aspiring young female artists to break into what is still a male-dominated scene. In 2007 she also received plenty of much deserved press attention. A rarity for a non-producer, she bagged herself a Knowledge Cover feature in Summer, only to top it up with an ATM mag cover mix-cd featuring a ‘history of Metalheadz’ mix. This mix was to help promote the newly established Metalheadz Sunday Sessions at London’s Clockwork club which Storm does not only serve as a resident but also as a promoter and programmer for all bi-weeky line-ups.
myspace.com/stormthe1stlady | details | press section
Storm has always been one of the most influential DJs within drum and bass, known for tight mixing skills and exclusive selection. As one of the Metalheadz label’s chief selectors, she represents the crew at their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs. More recently, she’s linked with other like-minded female drum and bass artists to form Feline and has travelled with the crew to dates in across Europe as well as making regular appearances as Feline resident at their club night at London’s Herbal. Affectionately dubbed the First Lady of Drum and Bass, Storm’s career has also had it’s lows to match the highs. In a tragic accident returning home from a gig, her best friend and DJing partner Kemistry was killed beside her. Storm carried on with the music beside her, continuing the passion they had shared for drum and bass and leading the way as a role model for aspiring young female artists to break into what is still a male-dominated scene. In 2007 she also received plenty of much deserved press attention. A rarity for a non-producer, she bagged herself a Knowledge Cover feature in Summer, only to top it up with an ATM mag cover mix-cd featuring a ‘history of Metalheadz’ mix. This mix was to help promote the newly established Metalheadz Sunday Sessions at London’s Clockwork club which Storm does not only serve as a resident but also as a promoter and programmer for all bi-weeky line-ups.
myspace.com/stormthe1stlady | details | press section