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!!

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

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

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

'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 ••




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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

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).

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 ••).......