WMC 2010: The Aftermath.......

Another great time was had by all this year at Miami, Florida's annual WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE. Saw a ton of familiar faces and met some new friends as well. A quick run-down of the week...









Kicked off the week nicely on Wednesday @ Jazid for the WMC edition of 'STANK LOVE' (big shouts to THE SUBSTITUTES for throwing another rocking party). I was accompanied by talented Florida-based vocalist JETT during my set. Thanks JETT!


















Early Thursday, it was over to old haunt LIQUOR LOUNGE for the BASSDRIVETUNES label launch day party which featured a number of the station's DJs including Miami-based FUSION featuring MC DIRECT among many others.















Later that evening, we headed to PURDY LOUNGE for my set at the 'CALL + RESPONSE' party. With great music from METHODUS, ATLANTIC CONNECTION, and tons of others, it was a great way to get prepped up for the evening. Big thanks to ELECTRON C and kru for putting this on.










Rounding out Thursday, we headed to MEKKA for 'THE WORLD OF DRUM+BASS' party. Really nice venue with multiple rooms, the music was banging all night with an especially epic set from BREAKAGE in the main room. Big thanks to the COMPRESSION kru out of San Fran for holding things down at this party and also to EDWARD OBERON for tagging with me during my set and also the mic control from MC DIRECT.














Friday, it was over to the downtown bayfront for the first day of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL. I'd actually never been to the fest, and it was definitely a massive feast for the eyes and ears. With multiple stages and genres of music displayed, I got to represent DRUM+BASS alongside ORLANDO's CIRCLE K and MC COLLABORATOR (and aldo got a chance to have a whirl on the new PIONEER CDJ 2000s ...they are very dope).


















Late-night on Friday, it was back to the LIQUOR LOUNGE for the DRIVEN AM and friends' showcase which featured artists from the management company and music label's roster alongside a number of close friends. Big thanks to DAVE SHICHMAN for throwing a fun and FREE party for all the WMC-goers. Good times.















Saturday afternoon, it was kick-back time to chill out for a minute on OCEAN DRIVE...












...and then it was straight over to the second annual METALHEADZ vs BASSDRIVE party. This year it was held at the HEATHROW LOUNGE and proved to be a truly memorable night with great music and vibes on both floors. Big big thanks to OVERFIEND, DVUS, DFUNK, JAMIE and ELIZABETH SMITH, A-SIDES, METHODUS, and all the fans and supporters who made the night another success.





















Closed things out on Sunday night back up at the FUSION/URBAN CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS studio for their weekly BASSDRIVE show 'LAB SESSIONS' which turned into a 10-hour marathon set as we overlapped into 'SUNDAYNITEFEVER' territory. A great way to close out the week. Big thanks to the FUSION guys for the hospitality and good times. Until next year..........












** If you'd like to check out the rest of the week's pictures, head on over to the gallery: •• HERE ••

WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE 2010 [MIAMI]

So yes folks, the time is upon us: the 24th edition of MIAMI's famed WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE is set to go down this week in SOUTH BEACH and the greater downtown area...









Personally, I'm gonna be kicking off festivities starting on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th with a special WMC edition of 'THE GREENROOM' show which will be broadcast live from MIAMI on BASSDRIVE.com. This edition will feature good friend and guests FUSION (the guys behind the excellent URBAN CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS and also BASSDRIVE Radio's very own 'LAB SESSIONS' program). UCR has a number of strong releases on its catalogue to date and they're now set to present the label's first various artists' compilation entitled 'STANDARD GRAVITY.'








** NOTE: Due to daylight savings time in the United States, the show will air @ 3pm central instead of 2pm (UK/Europe will remain on the regular schedule).






Also, if you're in MIAMI BEACH later this evening (MARCH 24), you can catch me LIVE alongside the vocal talents of JETT @ the WMC edition of 'STANK LOVE' going down at JAZID NIGHTCLUB. Info below.......











During the afternoon/early evening on THURSDAY, MARCH 24th, BASSDRIVE is hosting a FREE party for its brand-new digital label BASSDRIVETUNES. UK DJ's BAILEY + A-SIDES will playing alongside featured guests MIXMASTER DOC, SOL. ID, FUSION with MC DIRECT, STEREOTYPE with SOPHEYE, JAYBEE + CLRH20, SQUAKE, and LT SMASH. This is all going down at the LIQUOR LOUNGE on COLLINS AVENUE.










Later in the evening on THURSDAY, you can catch me @ 'THE WORLD OF DRUM+BASS' at MEKKA NIGHTCLUB downtown in multiple rooms with featured guests GOLDIE, NOISIA, JOHN B, MARCUS VISIONARY alongside the U.S. talents of DIESELBOY, 2 CENTS, DANNY THE WILDCHILD, D-STAR + MASON, CIRCLE K, LUKEINO, STRIFE and many more.










Last, but certainly not least on MARCH 25th, I'll be playing at THE PURDY LOUNGE for SHOUTCAST + FLOTRE's 'CALL + RESPONSE' party featuring guests AK1200, ATLANTIC CONNECTION, RANDOM MOVEMENT, JUAN BASSHEAD, METHODUS, GEORGE YOUNG, AARON BOND and tons more.










On FRIDAY, MARCH 26th I'll be doing a Back2Back set with ORLANDO's very own CIRCLE K and MC COLLABORATOR on the UMF RADIO STAGE @ THE ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL downtown in the early evening.









Later that evening on FRIDAY, I'll be back at THE LIQUOR LOUNGE for the 'DRIVEN AM + FRIENDS SHOWCASE' which will feature the booking agency and music label's roster of artists: ATLANTIC CONNECTION (alongisde FOCUS, for a BASIC OPERATIONS reunion set), RANDOM MOVEMENT, MIXMASTER DOC, SINISTARR, STRIFE, DAVE SHICHMAN alongside friends EDWARD OBERON, FLACO, SOL. ID, ENGINEER and more. It's a FREE party so come on down.












And finally..... the BIG ONE:

'METALHEADZ vs BASSDRIVE VOL. II' is going down in SOUTH BEACH on SATURDAY, MARCH 27th @ THE HEATHROW LOUNGE and will feature 2 rooms and a mega-lineup of: GOLDIE, NOISIA, BAILEY, A-SIDES, OUTRAGE, SPIRIT, MASON + D-STAR, SINISTARR, JUAN BASSHEAD, SHARPNESS, ARMANNI REIGN, QUESTIONMARK, KEMO, RANDOM MOVEMENT, STUNNA, EDWARD OBERON, WILL MILES, KOMATIC, METHODUS, OVERFIEND, DFUNK, FLACO and RONIN SELECTA.

If you had the pleasure of being at the 2009 show, you know you're in for a wild ride...













Hope to see many of you down there. Be safe and have fun!!


Full round-up on the blog here with words + pix after the dust settles.......

'THE GREENROOM' March 17, 2010 Tracklist

STUNNA
'THE GREENROOM'
MARCH 17, 2010
BASSDRIVE.COM



TRACKLIST...


• WHEN SHE IS GONE (BLUE MOTION)
• AT LEAST WE CAN DANCE (DEKATA PROJECT): NU:TONE RMX
• JAZZ'S SHADOWS (TURTLED)
• DREAMING YOU (MICKEN FEAT. CITYBOY)
• OLD SKOOL TING (BREAKAGE)
• COMPRESSED (AUDIO HABITAT FEAT. MADVIBES)
• WAING FOR SNOW (TAU)
• PLEA (SO FLOW)
• SPECTRUM (SEQUENT INDUSTRY)
• FADE OUT (RADICALL)
• ONLY WORDS (BLUE MOTION): TRIAD RMX
• CHERISHED WORDS (NOTION + DAVE OWEN)
• PROPERLY (ARPXP)
• SINGLE SOUND (AUDIO HABITAT)
• REMEMBRANCE (BAL): SYSTEM RMX
• SECRET HANDSHAKE (SPECULATE)
• THIS VERSION (JAYBEE)
• SPECIUM (HEAVY1)
• USE OF WEAPONS (NAIBU)
• VENOUS (HLZ)
• THE ESCAPE (CAMO + KROOKED)
• SHADOW (THE FUNKTION)
• MR BROWN RMX (MR JOSEPH)
• KILL AT WILL (RESOUND + FRISKE)
• POWERS OF THE MIND (NOTION)
• MUSEO DUB (EDWARD OBERON)
• MY VALENTINE (REDEYES): S.P.Y. RMX
• GET UP (THE FUNKTION)
• SPRINKLER (MINDMAPPER)
• OUR LANGUAGE (CRIX + FATS)
• I REFUSE (NETSKY)
• PLAYING ON MY MIND (PRIME 8 )



SUBSONIK In-Studio Guest

Tracklist: N/A




Many thanks to SUBSONIK for coming thru and laying down a great set.



I'll be broadcasting the MARCH 24th GREENROOM show live from the URBAN CHEMISTRY/FUSION studios in MIAMI so make sure you tune in for that. Full rundown of events and happening going down at WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE soon...

'SHAKEDOWN' Returns to Chicago with SUBSONIK (March 17th)

St. Patty's Day (March 17) sees the return of the 'SHAKEDOWN DnB' night in Chicago as it welcomes Oklahoma's own SUBSONIK alongside some of Chi-Town's top selectors for the first Drum+Bass party going down at NEO Nightclub on the city's near north side...









A man who's been making waves within the D+B scene on both sides of the Atlantic, SUBSONIK will be in town promoting releases on his own imprint SUBSONIK SOUND, as well as releases and forthcoming music on GAIN, SUDDEN DEF, and JOHN B's BETA RECORDINGS.





You can also catch SUBSONIK live on the airwaves earlier that day on STUNNA's 'GREENROOM' program on BASSDRIVE from 3-6pm Central/8-11pm UK. Tune in!!




• SUBSONIK on MYSPACE
• SUBSONIK SOUND RECS on SOUNDCLOUD







If you're in the Chicago area, come on down to:


NEO Nightclub
2350 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60614
10PM-4AM
FREE B4 11PM
$5 AFTER 11PM
21+








www.shakedowndnb.com
www.chicagodnb.com

ABSYS RECORDS Release RADICALL's 'EMOTIVE' CD

MARCH 2010 sees the debut LP release from one of the rising names on the DnB scene today. Poland's RADICALL (a man whose music has seen plenty of airplay during many a GREENROOM set) brings forth a set of meticulously-crafted music filled with both a darker edge and a softer side filled with emotion. DUBLIN, IRELAND's ABSYS RECORDS releases its third album project in form of RADICALLS' 'EMOTIVE' CD and RADICALL himself will be handling the digital download version thru his own NIGHTWORKS MUSIC imprint.










Here's a little taster of what's in store.....






Tracklist:

01. Radicall - Sacrifice
02. Radicall - After dark
03. Radicall - Eternal
04. Radicall - Const
05. Radicall - Zero degrees
06. Radicall - Nothing better
07. Radicall feat. Katee - Emotive
08. Radicall - Not forgotten
09. Radicall feat. Katee - Introverted
10. Radicall - Man of few words
11. Radicall feat. Katee - The dawn
12. Radicall - Fade out





RADICALL recently gave a bit more insight into the LP project, inspirations, and life as a producer. You can read the interview in it entirety •• HERE ••












• NIGHTWORKS MUSIC Website
• ABSYS RECORDS Website

• ABSYS RECS on Soundcloud
• ABSYS RECS on Myspace
• RADICALL on Soundcloud
• RADICALL on Myspace

'THE GREENROOM' March 10, 2010 Tracklist

STUNNA
'THE GREENROOM'
MARCH 10, 2010
BASSDRIVE.COM




TRACKLIST.....



• EQUILIBRIUM (PFM)
• SPACECRAFT TOOLS (CUTWORKS)
• THE PROPHECY (BASS FLO)
• UNTITLED (FLACO + QUANTREK)
• KEEP GIVING LOVE (BROKEN DRUM)
• CHASING THE BLUES (BAESOM)
• TRUE STORY (STEREOTYPE)
• CAN'T YOU SEE (LENZMAN + SUBMORPHICS): DUB MIX
• THINGS WILL NEVER BE (ALTERNATE VIBES)
• PENETRATION (INFUZORIA)
• SUBMARINE DESERT (CJ WEAVER)
• UNTITLED (MUTT, CALCULON, AUSTIN SPEED)
• HERE AND NOW (MEGADRUMMER)
• FROZEN FUNK (TRISECTOR)
• LET'S GO (CAMO + KROOKED)
• RETROGRADE (MODEBLUE)
• OPAL (CJ WEAVER)
• MR EREBUS (FLATLINERS + MENTAL FORCES): INDIDJINOUS RMX
• UNTITLED (SUBZ, MATIK, THE GREEN MAN)
• CRITICAL MASS (SCENIC + ADVISORY)
• LOVE CHANGE OR LEAVE IT (THE GREEN MAN)
• RUN VIP (SUBSTANCE)
• ONE HUNDRED TEETH (SABRE)
• REDUNDANT DUB (BEEPO)
• VOYAGER (FLOWER)
• AGANJU (STEREOTYPE)
• FIREFLIES (NAIBU): LIGHT MIX
• GLOBAL WARMING (PHAT PLAYAZ)
• LONGER (BEATCHEMIST)
• DRESSED IN BLACK (KASPER)
• ZEROS IN LOVE (IKA): MAGE RMX
• THE NIGHT WILL ABSOLVE ME (SECOND COMING)
• TURN UP THE MUSIC (CAMO + KROOKED)
• DON'T ASK (BROKEN DRUM)
• NEVER ALONE (SIMPLIFICATION)
• DON'T SWEAR (IMPLANT)
• DUBWORK (CALCULON, LUKEINO, PAWN)
• ABOVE THE CLOUDS (ENGAGE)
• LET ME FLY AWAY (SUNNY CRIMEA FEAT. SOUL FX)
• VENUS (MINERAL)
• DRAGONFLY (CJ WEAVER)
• EXIT HERE (MARGINAL)
• TRUSTED JUDGEMENT (TYLER STRAUB)
• LAST NIGHT (STEREOTYPE)
• SEEMINGLY (THE GREEN MAN + B-SEITEN)
• CHOOSE ME (FLACO)
• ANGEL (SIMPLIFICATION FEAT. MISS DROP)
• THIEVES IN THE NIGHT (LENZMAN + REDEYES)
• RUN (STUNNA FEAT. PLACE 42)





Another session filled-to-the-brim with new music this show as I started things up with the return of PFM and his epic opening tune "EQUILIBRIUM" (from the latest offering on TELLURIC RECORDINGS in shops now). Debuted a bunch of excellent new slabs of United States pressure from the likes of STEREOTYPE, FLACO, CJ WEAVER, INDIDJINOUS, CALCULON, BEATCHEMIST, TYLER STRAUB, SUBMORPHICS, among others. I've played a few of their bits in past shows, but some names to keep your ears out for that are really coming thru with the goods these days were highlighted in this session: UK's BASS FLO has a killer new EP forthcoming soon on LM1's firing OFFWORLD RECORDINGS imprint; and also - established producer and BASSWERK label owner THE GREEN MAN brings some new heat with his original productions, collaborations with SUBZ and MATIK (with a sneak-peak from their forthcoming debut LP for the label), and breaks off some new label business from Brazil's SIMPLIFICATION and UK's ALTERNATE VIBES.



Make sure you catch THE GREENROOM show next week (MARCH 17) as I welcome into the studio for the first time: rising U.S. producer, DJ, and label owner SUBSONIK as he'll be in town for the return of the 'SHAKEDOWN DnB' night that evening going down @ NEO Nightclub (2350 N Clark, Chicago). More info on FACEBOOK.

TELLURIC RECS 011: PFM - 'EQUILIBRIUM' / STUNNA feat. PLACE 42 - 'RUN'

TELLURIC RECORDINGS

Present.....

TELLURIC 011











PFM - 'EQUILIBRIUM'

b/w

STUNNA feat. PLACE 42 - 'RUN'





'EQUILIBRIUM'


Following a few years' hiatus from releasing music, the mighty PFM is back in action and in top form with his debut TELLURIC offering entitled 'EQUILIBRIUM.' From its opening lush chords, this well-polished nod to classic GOOD LOOKING era atmospherics envelops the listener and rolls them straight onto the dance floor making this track a must-have for any fan of pure retro vibes updated with today's technology.







'RUN'


Hot off TELLURIC 010's 'BLACKHEART' release, Chicago's STUNNA returns, this time teamed up with label boss PLACE 42 for the sublime and infectious collaborative effort 'RUN.' This Amen-driven, melodic outing takes the listener on a mystical journey complete with spacious musical textures, airy vocals, and rich keyboard work combining to make this one truly memorable release for TELLURIC.







Much effort has been made in the mastering aspect of this release, ensuring superior fidelity in sound quality to make this yet another special offering for our vinyl buying fans.


DJ support from: LTJ BUKEM, MAKOTO, PRESHA, BASSDRIVE DJs




Available now from fine vinyl outlets including:


* CHEMICAL RECORDS
* REDEYE RECORDS *
* JUNO RECORDS *


(Digital versions available beginning of April 2010)




Distribution by L.O.A.D. Media UK








• TELLURIC RECORDINGS on MYSPACE
• TELLURIC RECORDINGS on FACEBOOK
• TELLURIC RECORDINGS - DISCOGRAPHY

UCR Present: Next Release / New Mix / FREE Tune!

Moving strength to strength, firmly placing Miami, Florida on the worldwide Drum+Bass map, this week URBAN CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS launches its 11th release, unleashes a hot new guest studio mix, and also offers up a tasty FREE track to download. It's definitely a big week for the UCR/FUSION crew as they gear-up for the Winter Music Conference season just around the corner. Here's the rundown.....









UCR 011: BROKEN DRUM - "STOLEN LOVE" / "MIDNIGHT HOUR"






"For our second release in 2010, we bring a fresh new perspective from three upcoming producers collectively known as 'BROKEN DRUM'. The UK crew: EUAN, LOUIS, and BARRIE offer 2 equally solid productions for the new single. The first cut, "STOLEN LOVE", is a finely-crafted piece of dancefloor funk, smoldering with an infectious, smooth soul sound. A catchy vocal hook and filtered piano bring back old school feelings coupled with a new style vibe. The second cut, "MIDNIGHT HOUR", keeps the groove running with a soothing female vocal hook carrying you alongside bouncy drums and an infectious stab-style bass riff. Look for future projects on the label from this talented group soon."


- UCR crew




• Grab yourself a copy of the release in the UCR Store












Continuing on with their 'DESIGNER MIX SERIES' (with past offerings from STUNNA and CALCULON, UCR bring forth the 3rd volume: this time blended by established TEXAS-based DJ/producer SOL. ID. It's a blistering, 29-track, exclusive mixset featuring SOL. ID's original productions blended with an upfront selection of some of today's heavyhitters and upcoming names to watch. Check it out...









TRACKLISTING:

01. Cern + Dabs - What Remains? - Dispatch Dub
02. Sol.ID - Secrets (Diamond Eye Remix) - Dub
03. Random Movement - Risk - Dub
04. Decem + Snippah - Chronicles - Dub
05. MIST ft. DRS - Clockwork - Soul:R
06. Zero T + Mosus - Headspace - Liquid V
07. Spinline & Hydro ft. Naibu - Space Doubt - Dub
08. Paperclip - Crying Warrior - Shadybrain
09. Sabre + Ulterior Motive - Barefoot - Critical
10. Sol.ID + Sinistarr - Jawnpiece - Dub
11. Phobia + Jubei - The Fugitive - Coded
12. Proktah - Cockroach - Dub
13. Sinistarr ft. Agzilla - Emo - PlayMusik Dub
14. Hydro, FD + Keza - Canopy - Critical Dub
15. Atmospherix - Hallucinate - Ingredients Dub
16. Gridlok - Chatter - P51
17. Spirit - Set Up - Ingredients
18. Enei - Z Grab - Med School
19. LJ High - The Journey - Soundtrax Dub
20. D-Bridge - 5th Floor - Exit
21. Quadrant - Unison - Dub
22. Proktah - What Is It? - Fokuz LTD Dub
23. Mixmaster Doc - From Humboldt With Love - Dub
24. Enei - Explore It - Dub
25. Eveson - Bittersweet - Channel 82
26. S.P.Y. - Innersoul - Inneractive
27. Electrosoul System - Slice - Allsort
28. ATP - Shibuya Nights - Dub
29. Eclipse - I Miss You - Dub



• SOL. ID on MYSPACE
• SOL. ID on ROLLDABEATS









Next up, the UCR gang offers up a treat for their loyal label supporters in form of a FREE TRACK to download...




UCR FREE 001: SIGURT "COLOURFUL" (INDIVISION REMIX feat. JETT)







A production team gaining steam and noteriary these days with strong tracks and collabs in the works, the INDIVISION duo from ESTONIA team up with the vocal talents of Florida's own JETT to bring your their excellent take on SIGURT's 'COLOURFUL'. A track originally released as UCR006, the INDIVISION remix re-energizes the original template with the added bonus vocals of JETT, one of the busiest, most prolific, and sought-after talents in the DnB world. Watch out for more free giveaways from the label in the future.




• Grab your FREE copy of the remix from the UCR Store: HERE









You can catch the FUSION crew from UCR in the mix each and every Sunday evening for "LAB SESSIONS" going LIVE from 6-8pm CST/Midnight-2am GMT (early Monday in Europe) on www.BASSDRIVE.com.












Also, ff you're down in MIAMI for the WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE, you can see FUSION feat. MC DIRECT perform LIVE at the BASSDRIVETUNES Label Launch Party going down @ LIQUOR LOUNGE (1560 Collins Ave) on Thursday, March 25 from Noon til 10pm for FREE!











Last but certainly not least, get ready for a brand-new compilation from the URBAN CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS crew hitting the market this spring entitled 'STANDARD GRAVITY' which will feature music from myself, BIONIC1, ATMOSPHERIX, QUMULUS, ATP, CALCULON, CYBASS, MIKROB, HEAVY1, QUANTREK, PK, FONIQZ, PROZOO, MOLECULAR STRUCTURES, FUSION, SQUASH, SENSUS, NUSENSE, BROKEN DRUM, ALEX M and DIZZY MUZZY. It will feature an un-mixed CD alongside a mixed CD of the cuts and exclusives.










• URBAN CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS Main Site
• UCR on SOUNDCLOUD
• UCR on FACEBOOK
• UCR on MYSPACE