Wednesday, December 21, 2011

'TELLURIC ACTIVITY' Holiday Edition (December 29) @ Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY





After a successful run of shows in Chicago, Portland, and in NEW YORK CITY alongside the legendary LTJ BUKEM this past autumn, Chicago producer and DJ STUNNA joins forces once again with TELLURIC RECORDINGS label head, producer and DJ PLACE 42 for an exclusive night showcasing his label's music as well as the deeper ends of Drum+Bass. With ongoing collaborative efforts in the studio, be prepared to hear the latest original offerings from this pair.

Hosting the evening on microphone duties is NYC-based talent T.R.A.C. - a fixture on both the local Drum+Bass and Hip Hop scenes alike, T.R.A.C.'s recent signing to the renown BarelyBreakingEven (BBE) imprint and production work with 4HERO's MARC MAC have excelled this MC into greater heights.



KNITTING FACTORY
361 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Doors @ 11:30pm
Show @ Midnight
$10 @ Door
21+

$5 reduced via email til 5pm on 12/29: telluricrecordings@yahoo.com



For more ticket/venue info, visit: HERE

Thursday, November 24, 2011

'THE GREENROOM' (November 30): NAIBU Spotlight Mix Volume 2






Originally aired the first week in January, 2007, the initial 'Spotlight' mix on French-based producer NAIBU introduced the world to a burgeoning, diverse and mature talent set to carve his own niche within the Drum+Bass landscape. Fast-forward nearly five years, and with a staggering amount of signings and releases on globally-renown labels in his discography (including the stellar 'HABITAT' album set to be released on HORIZONS MUSIC), it's time to bring things up to date with NAIBU by unleashing the second volume (and landmark 20th GREENROOM 'Spotlight' mix) dedicated to his production work. Enjoy!



To DOWNLOAD/STREAM the mix:


((MIRROR))



TRACKLIST…….


• SHINIGAMI (with BEN)
• ALL IS SILENT (with DJ TRAX feat. BECKI BIGGINS): DJ TRAX REMIX
• INTRO…….
• INTO THE DISTANCE (feat. ENA + KEY)
• IT TOOK A LONG TIME: KJELL REMIX
• USE OF WEAPONS
• USE OF WEAPONS: FRACTURE + NEPTUNE REMIX
• CONVICTIONS (feat. KEY)
• UNTITLED (with SPINLINE)
• THE SHRINE
• THE CATALYST (DJ TRAX + ASSORTED ANONYMOUS): REMIX
• IN THE RAIN (MENG QI): REMIX
• B PARIS (with TACTILE)
• FIREFLIES (feat. KIYOMI): LIGHT MIX
• FIREFLIES (feat. KIYOMI): SEBA REMIX
• HEAL US ALL (K-DAN): REMIX
• NAMI ISLAND
• STAND ALONE (with SPINLINE + MUNK)
• SECRET ROOM (feat. MISS DROP)
• NIGHTSCAPE
• ALONG
• SIMPLE
• INVERSION (LM1 + KHARM): REMIX
• TIGRESSE
• ABOVE THE RIM (MADMEN + POETS): REMIX
• HERE NOW
• ANTARCTICA (with SPINLINE + MUNK)
• IDEAS (with TACTILE)
• DOUBTS (feat. MISS DROP)
• DARK LIGHT
• PACIFIC (feat. ARCTIC)
• HAJIME V.I.P. (with LOXY)
• ATTACK FROM TEN PACES (with LOXY)
• CRAWL SPACE
• BACK ENGINEERING
• COLD NIGHTS (with TACTILE, SPINLINE, MUNK)
• CRACKLES
• KTX
• ALL PLACES
• UNTITLED AMEN
• DATA PROCESS (with HYDRO)
• MIDORI SOUR
• WITHIN REACH
• DISCRETE
• SPACE DOUBT (with SPINLINE + HYDRO)
• NEWPORT
• RAINBOW (AYUMI HAMASAKI): REMIX
• AND THE STORY ENDS
• SOMEONE (BROOKLYN): REMIX





For more info on NAIBU, visit:

http://www.discogs.com/artist/naibu
http://www.facebook.com/naibudnb
http://www.soundcloud.com/naibu
http://www.horizonsmusic.co.uk




If you'd like to check out all previous nineteen GREENROOM 'Spotlight' mixes (including artists)…….

• THE FIX / COUNTERWEIGHT
• NAIBU
• SUBMORPHICS
• LENZMAN
• SABURUKO
• TIDAL
• BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
• SOL. ID
• ICR
• THEORY
• NUSENSE
• SPECIFIC
• DAVE OWEN
• ASC
• DIRRRTY B / BLUE MOTION
• METHOD ONE
• WILL MILES
• KJELL
• STYLE CONTROL

…….you can DOWNLOAD/STREAM from the archive page:

Monday, November 14, 2011

'THE GREENROOM' (NOVEMBER 16): ADVECTION MUSIC "PRODUCER SERIES" Feature Mix


Another very special program this session as I shed light on the ADVECTION MUSIC imprint on the eve of their epic 'AM PRODUCER' series launch. Culled from the deep, atmospheric offerings of artists THE OUTERWORLD, BASS'FLO, and NEMANOE, the sprawling, 3-CD set's finest moments will be featured during the broadcast. Tune in!!







Paying homage to the classic 'GOOD LOOKING' style producer series, ADVECTION MUSIC's 'AM PRODUCER' albums feature the music of UK's BASS'FLO, Armenia's NEMANOE, and the conjoined union of both producers under their newly-formed guise as THE OUTERWORLD. Inspired over the years by the refined sounds of GLR, COVERT OPERATIONS, CAMINO BLUE, ARCTIC and OUTSIDER MUSIC, the prolific pair of producers define the sound and direction of ADVECTION MUSIC's future. Each with an impressive catalogue of released and forthcoming music, the 'AM PRODUCER' series spotlights both artists' versatility and creative focus within the studio realm. Watch out for more big moves from the ADVECTION MUSIC camp as we head into 2012 and beyond.








More Info:

• THE OUTERWORLD on Soundcloud
• THE OUTERWORLD on Facebook
• THE OUTERWORLD on Twitter
• ADVECTION MUSIC on Twitter
• ADVECTION MUSIC Blog Page
• ADVECTION MUSIC Main Site





'THE GREENROOM'
Hosted By:
STUNNA
Wednesdays
2-5pm Chicago/8-11pm UK
www.bassdrive.com

Thursday, October 13, 2011

STUNNA Presents 'BEHIND THE GREENROOM DOOR Vol. 3' (Jazz/Funk Mix)





The lock and chains unshackle as STUNNA returns with his third installment in the 'BEHIND THE GREENROOM DOOR' series. After a brief journey unearthing rare FUNK, JAZZ, and PSYCHEDELIC gems, this edition features STUNNA's hand-picked set of heady excursions from the likes of DAVID AXELROD, JOE FARRELL, CEDAR WALTON, and JACK McDUFF, alongside selections from the legendary MPS imprint. The new soundtrack for your next house party: turn it up and get down…….




You can grab this set from the mix archive page at:





In addition, you can find the first two 'BEHIND THE GREENROOM DOOR' sets (alongside plenty of other mixes) by clicking the door below:

Monday, October 10, 2011

MulchFactory's 'JUICE!' Night returns to Oregon


After a very successful string of memorable shows at its previous home THE GROVE in beautiful BEND, OREGON, one of Stateside's finest nights: 'JUICE!' (brought to you by MulchFactory Presents...) has returned from a few years' hiatus and found its new residency at THE WHISKEY BAR in downtown PORTLAND. During its initial run in BEND, the monthly 'JUICE!' event brought in many of DRUM+BASS' finest producer/DJs including ASC, BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, KUBIKS + LOMAX, WILL MILES, METHOD ONE, and BIG BUD alongside a stellar selection of homegrown local talent to support each unique event. So after a bit of time off to concentrate on her family and much-lauded MULCHDESIGN graphic solutions business, MULCHFACTOR aka CHEMYNNE PERLINGIERI has recently re-launched the musically-refined, deeper DRUM+BASS 'JUICE!' night with its well-received kick-off show in AUGUST, 2011 (which featured UK's THE INSIDERS alongside Stateside's best RANDOM MOVEMENT and CALCULON).


For its next event, 'JUICE!' keeps things running on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 with prolific CHICAGO producer/DJ STUNNA alongside TELLURIC RECORDINGS' NYC-based head honcho PLACE 42 and local PDX talent CODENAME for a night of exclusive music and positive vibes...





Taking place at one of PORTLAND's finest venues for electronic music THE WHISKEY BAR (renown for its great soundsystem, ample dancefloor space, full bar and friendly staff), the evening will be accented by tasty treats provided by BEND's own JEM RAW CHOCOLATE, giving this special evening an added sweet bonus.


Doors open up @ 9PM, but make sure to get inside before 10:30PM for $6 admission ($7 after).


THE WHISKEY BAR
31 NW 2ST AVENUE
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
(503)227.0405



For further info on 'JUICE!' events, visit:

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

STUNNA Video Interview with Brooklyn Radio




Here's a brief video interview with STUNNA from Saturday, September 17, 2011 for Brooklyn Radio right after his set @ Brooklyn Bowl (New York) playing on a bill alongside LTJ BUKEM (GOOD LOOKING RECORDS/UK) featuring MC T.R.A.C., and PLACE 42 (TELLURIC RECORDINGS/NYC) featuring JETT. STUNNA talks with Brooklyn Radio's LARA GAMBLE about his set, the current DRUM+BASS scene, and a preview of what's coming in the future.......

For more info on Brooklyn Radio, visit: HERE



***BONUS: Here's a quick vid of PLACE 42 and JETT's performance from that evening:

Monday, September 26, 2011

STUNNA Remixes PARHELIA's "LUMINOSITY" for ABSYS RECORDS




The latest offering fresh from the GREENROOM studio is STUNNA's re-imagining of Russian producer PARHELIA's "LUMINOSITY." Included as part of a five-track set entitled 'THE DRAGON EP' courtesy of ABSYS RECORDS Digital [Absys Digital 004], the release also includes title cut "DRAGON SONG," "SHE IS MADE OF FLOWERS," "SHE IS MADE OF FLOWERS" (SND Remix), and the bonus FREE inclusion of the original version of "LUMINOSITY" to round out the digital package. Respect goes out to PARHELIA and the entire crew at ABSYS RECORDS.



For a preview of the remix, check it out on STUNNA's SOUNDCLOUD Page.......


Parhelia - Luminosity (Stunna Rmx) [clip] *OUT NOW* by Stunna



Release is OUT NOW in all fine digital outlets worldwide including:

• SOUNDIUM
• BEATPORT
• iTUNES
• JUNO



Thanks for the support!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

STUNNA: End Of Summer 2011 Live Dates





As we say goodbye to another season of summer here in the States, it's time again to roll out an exclusive series of events in DRUM+BASS clubland.......


Kicking off on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, it's an All-Building event going down in CHICAGO at the world famous METRO and SMARTBAR joint venues. Featuring the legendary DJ and producer LTJ BUKEM (GOOD LOOKING RECORDS/UK), the upstairs METRO venue also welcomes PLACE 42 (TELLURIC RECORDINGS/NYC), local selectors STUNNA and RIVERMAN for an exclusive 18+ event. Downstairs in SMARTBAR, you can catch the best of CHICAGO's own M.I.A. crew including DANNY THE WILDCHILD, ALFONZ DE LA MOTA, KODE X, J CROSS and DIOPTRICS on a world-class FUNCTION ONE soundsystem for a strictly 21+ engagement.






The following evening, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, THE GOOD LOOKING ORGANIZATION - UK and TELLURIC RECORDINGS - NYC join forces with NEW YORK's BROOKLYN BOWL for the second consecutive year to bring you a truly special and unique evening of DRUM+BASS. LTJ BUKEM (GOOD LOOKING RECORDS/UK) teams up with MC T.R.A.C., PLACE 42 unites with singer JETT, and CHICAGO DJ/producer STUNNA returns to round out the lineup.






On THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, the recently-launched 'REFORM' monthly welcomes the CHICAGO debut of one of the scene's biggest names: S.P.Y (METALHEADZ, INNERGROUND, RAM, C.I.A., 31, SOUL:R - UK). At this very special **NO COVER** event, the decks will also be graced by SUBMORPHICS, STUNNA, MIDWAY, GROO and hosted by MC QUESTION MARK alongside MC ANTI.






Closing out the run on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, you can catch STUNNA in CHICAGO alongside a packed lineup of electronic DJs at the strictly underground event 'NO TRIX.' Brought to you by UNDERGROUND ELEMENT and the M.I.A. crew, this night features 2 rooms of concert sound spanning the reaches of DRUM+BASS, DUBSTEP, TECHNO, ELECTRO and beyond. Venue info will be released the day of the event.







Looking forward to seeing some of you out and about!!




Monday, August 29, 2011

RADIATA Exclusive All-Originals Mix for The Greenroom: August 31, 2011





For my final show of August 2011, I'm pleased and excited to air an exclusive guest mix from one of CHICAGO's stalwart figures in the Drum+Bass scene: RADIATA. Since entering the DJ arena back in 1995, this multi-faceted artist has lent his hand as a tireless promoter, booking agent and burgeoning producer. With support of his music from some global top players (most recently, his deadly track "THE SWAMP" can be heard on GRIDLOK's newest mix 'CARMAGEDDON'), for this session, RADIATA drops a unique set of ALL-ORIGINAL productions. Many of the tracks are world debuts on-air, and he'll give a taste of what the future holds for his own ADAPTER AUDIO imprint.


RADIATA

For more info on RADIATA and ADAPTER AUDIO: www.adapteraudio.com


To catch this show, tune in LIVE to:

'THE GREENROOM'
Hosted by: STUNNA
2-5pm (Chicago)/8-11pm (London)
www.bassdrive.com

Monday, June 20, 2011

STUNNA Remix of MORTEM's "STRATOS" Hits Vinyl Shelves





Hot off the press from the INFLUENZA MEDIA LIMITED label aka IM:Ltd, and just in time for the summer months, STUNNA returns with his own take on the massive slice of minimal deepness that is MORTEM's "STRATOS." Taking a more rolling approach than the original's engagingly moody atmosphere, STUNNA cranks out an infectious groove that stays true to the original's elements but then takes things a step further with added layers of instrumentation. Featuring worldwide support from DOC SCOTT, DJ LEE and many other top names, the vinyl is now available and includes the original, the STUNNA remix, and another MORTEM original: "SYNCHRONICITY."



For a preview of the STUNNA remix, listen here:

Mortem - Stratos (Stunna remix) (available on vinyl) by IM:Ltd



Available in all fine vinyl + digital outlets including:

• CHEMICAL RECORDS
• RED EYE RECORDS
• TRIPLEVISION

Thursday, May 12, 2011

SABLE GRAY Gives Away 'OBSOLETE' Free Double Album





BOSTON's SABLE GRAY, one of my personal favorite producers and all-around great guy, has recently called it quits from the DRUM+BASS game and has graciously given away the stellar DOUBLE LP-length 'OBSOLETE' collection of unsigned work from the past few years. With global support from the legendary HOSPITAL RECORDS camp and past releases on labels such as GERMANY's BASSWERK, you're in for a treat with this generous helping of originals, collaborations and some bootleg action to round out the package.


* To DOWNLOAD High-Quality MP3s or Lossless files, visit the page: •• HERE ••





Here are a few words directly from SABLE GRAY about this project.......



"So if you ever wanted one of my tunes, but I wouldn’t send it to you because some dumb-ass label or another was sitting on it or stringing me along, that tune is probably in here. This one’s for the anoraks. Enjoy.


Tracklisting:

The One That Got Away (2009)
Perfect Storm (2008)
Ariel (2009)
Phoenix Landing (2009)
Take Me (2007)
Just To Have You (2007)
808 Bardot (2010)
Bottom of the Bottle (2009)
Interference Pattern (2010)
Interlude (2010)
Baby, Lover, Darling (feat. Sol:ID) (2009)
Chaka (2008)
Can’t Get Enough (2006)
Lies (2007)
January Dub (2005)
109 Miles to Chicago (2008)
Like A Woman (2006)
Beyond the Clouds (2005)
Midnight Kiss (2009)
One More Night (2007)
Wave Goodbye (2007)
Your Love (2007)
3 Can Win (for J Dilla) (2008)


Why release it now? Why give it away?

First and foremost, I was sick of all of this ‘unfinished’ music hanging over my head. So I woke up one day and decided that it was finished. All of it. No more editing. No more second guessing. No more endless tweaking to try to get that one label to pay attention (or to appease my own perfectionism). Also, I’m absolutely positive there is music on here that nobody except me has ever heard one second of. So here it is, with all of its blemishes. With its poor EQ choices, and weak-ish snare drums. Its dancefloor tracks that will clear out dancefloors and sound better in headphones. Its weak beats and occasionally boring drops. It’s all yours! I’m tired of thinking about it, and how (and if) I could have made it better. But actually, now that I’ve compiled all of it and taken a step back, I think there’s some pretty good stuff here. Some of it is extremely polished, some of it is very raw and bare-bones. But it all kind of makes sense together. Listening through the really raw, unfinished bits to master them reminded me of how I first found this weird little raw and unfinished sounding genre, and how it changed my perception of music forever. So please don’t tell me about the distortion on the left channel of blah blah blah and how it would sound better in “Dubly.” I’m not fucking listening to you.

Secondly, I’m retiring the Sable Gray name, so this double LP is a sort of final statement. Over the past year, I’ve already drifted outside of the drum & bass scene to pursue other musical and personal directions, and I think it’s (mostly) permanent. Sable Gray had a pretty good run for a while there. I got to play in some great venues, on some great systems, with some great friends. The tunes on Obsolete (well, the ones I actually sent to people) had support from some great DJs all over the world, which was amazing. My music started popping up in interesting places, like on BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM in the UK. so thank you to each and every DJ and listener that supported my music. It’s been amazing being a small part of this worldwide, grassroots culture that is drum & bass. And a special thank you to Matt & Terravita, Lenore & Bill and the whole Elements crew, the Statesmen, Place 42 at Telluric, TGM and Basswerk, Ross T & Sydney at Trainspotters, Dave Prism, C-Dubz & my Bassic friends, Seismic, DJ DB & Secret Night of Science, Random Movement, The Ghost, Stunna, Overfiend and the whole Bassdrive crew. And all of you.

Till next time …

Nick S.G."






For More on SABLE GRAY's future endeavors, visit: WWW.SABLEGRAY.COM

Monday, May 9, 2011

'THE GREENROOM' Feature Mix on SOUL DEEP RECORDINGS





WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: Special edition this session as I shine some light on a brand-new Drum+Bass label that's recently been established: SOUL DEEP RECORDINGS. Launched earlier this year by two like-minded producers from opposite sides of the pond (SCOTT ALLEN from the U.S.A. and U.K.'s BRYN 'DEEPER CONNECTION' GREEN), SDR has already been turning heads with its solid catalogue of released and forthcoming music. A rich and varied discography of label signings leaning toward deeper, and more musically-refined ends of the spectrum has brought the label immediate success and adulation from fans worldwide. While its global roster includes the label owners themselves alongside producers BLADE, BROTHER, DUOSCIENCE, FLOWRIAN, PHAT PLAYAZ, SEVIN and plenty more, SOUL DEEP RECORDINGS continues to search and discover new talent to add to its growing legacy.

Don't miss this exclusive feature as I go deep into a mix of the SDR label's past and current releases as well as give a taste of what's just around the corner in 2011 and beyond. Tune in!!


For more information on SOUL DEEP RECORDINGS, visit:

• SDR on Souncloud
• SDR on Myspace
• SDR on Discogs
• SDR on Twitter
• SDR Blog

•• Official SDR Website ••




Be sure to tune in every week for:
"THE GREENROOM"
Hosted by
STUNNA
Wednesdays 2-5pm (Chicago) : 8-11pm (UK)
www.bassdrive.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

STUNNA Remix of SEBA's "PAINTED SKIES" for KNOWLEDGE MAG's Competition






The results are in for KMag's latest remix competition: SEBA's "PAINTED SKIES" (originally released on SECRET OPERATIONS) was the track open for producers to put into their own contexts, with prizes graciously offered by ABLETON and SOUNDCLOUD. Bordeaux, France's GERWIN took top honors followed by Chicago's STUNNA, Texas' SEATHASKY, and Scotland's LM1. Many thanks to everyone involved as well as all the listeners and SOUNDCLOUD followers.

You can DOWNLOAD/STREAM the STUNNA remix below.....

SEBA - PAINTED SKIES (STUNNA RMX) by Stunna

Monday, April 11, 2011

DRUM+BASS Producers Unite To Help With JAPANESE Disaster Relief




One month after a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami damaged a great number of homes and lives, the people of JAPAN are still experiencing aftershocks in their attempt to rebuild their great country. Recently, a handful of DRUM+BASS producers bonded together to create a charity compilation to support the victims of this epic tragedy. Spearheaded by MAKOTO on his own HUMAN ELEMENTS label, a 15-track digital album entitled 'SOMETHING WE CAN DO' has become available to purchase with proceeds going directly to the disaster relief fund. MAKOTO has teamed up with a number of great artists including: S.P.Y, MARKY, SONIC, HEAVY1, AKI, ENA, and VELOCITY to bring the world a positive document to reach both fans of DRUM+BASS music as well as charitable hearts around the globe.

For more info on how to purchase this album and help with the charity, visit:

•• WWW.SOMETHINGWECANDO.ORG ••





Another charitable individual and established artist has joined the cause, too.....



French producer NAIBU has offered a 4-track EP of previously unreleased material for FREE download thru the •• SUBTLE AUDIO RECORDINGS •• website. The intention behind the release is to raise awareness of the continued need for assistance to the JAPANESE people in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit on MARCH 11, 2011. Donations to the JAPANESE RED CROSS are welcomed.


Click •• HERE •• to contribute a lot or a little (every bit helps).

Saturday, April 2, 2011

MIAMI MUSIC WEEK - MARCH 2011: THE AFTERMATH





Another great time was had by all down in MIAMI during a series of events between MARCH 23-27th. Snapped some pix at 'BASS INVADERS' (EVE nightclub), 'URBAN CHEMISTRY + FRIENDS' Showcase (GANSEVOORT HOTEL Rooftop), 'RUBIK + SUBLIFE' Showcase (LIQUOR LOUNGE), 'BASSDRIVE SESSIONS' (VILLA 221), and various settings around town. Weather was perfect, drinks were flowing, and the music and company were first class. Looking forward to next year!


Here are some pix (check out the ENTIRE SET in hi-res •• HERE ••).......