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Just felt in love with this podcast, growing interest on my side concerning Dubstep and the deep side of the style Echodub is developing definitely appeals me.
Their website also provides free releases and the quality is there. Undoubtedly.
Other releases are available from Juno, Amazon, Beatport, etc... All of them worth being checked.
Echodub Podcast 01 - DFRNT :
Links :
Dimitri Pike
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My girlfiend and I are going to be very happy soon :-)
Hardwax just announced their new t-shirts ! White, blue, black... For boys and girls... So, my grey one is going to be a collector ? Nice !
One more reason to hit Berlin extremely soon...
Dimitri Pike
Tonight 20 PM on Livesets, my friend Tyler Smith will take control of the turntables for one hour of pure techno.
You maybe know him as well under the name 'Black Craft Smith' pseudo under which he produce for various labels like Audiocrash, Limetree and more...
As usual, the show will be posted as a podcast at Teknology website on Sunday or Monday.
Links
Dimitri Pike
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Earwiggle blog provides videos of Planetary Assault Systems and Ancient Methods performing live at ... Earwiggle ! During DEAF 2009 (25 October to be precise).
Sounds and looks like the ambiance was demential, a blog to follow for sure !
Dimitri Pike
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Stasis Podcast 83
My 80's Mixed tape by Dennis J
Detroit 2005, I had the pleasure to meet an excellent guy called 'Dennis J', we spent half an hour discussing about studio gear siting on the floor of a street in Eastern Market with a Novation keyboard in hands that offered us to meet a random homeless man who explained us that in Detroit, you could do music with anything... No need of electronics... But the man was still impressed by the keyboard.
We then moved to a pub at the corner of the street where Dennis was playing as a DJ. It was a very special night for me.
Since, I always kept an eye on Dennis works as a producer or as a DJ and here it is, a mix of 80's music by Dennis, great one, enjoy !
http://stasisrecordings.com/Site/83.html
Dimitri Pike
Motorcitysounds Report
Brussels North train station 21 PM - I'm looking for Trish, Klaina and Bart ! They are waiting for me in the car just in front of the main entrance.
We stop at a Donner/Kebab for me to eat a little something before the party and we take the road to Herne quickly. Quickly ? Sure, Trish is a techno girl and drives well through the dense amount of peoples going there and there, maybe like us, to some party's...
Half an hour after, here we are ! Herne, in front of the Jh Rondvierkant.
As soon as we entered the room, I loved it. Not too big, not too small, just the perfect place for an underground techno party. We met Thomas who is already there taking care of the complete installation and Trish show me the setup on which we're going to play.
THE PERFECTION ! 3 Technics turntables, 2 Pioneer CDJ's, one DJM 800 Mixer, two big feedback speakers ... Klaina is connecting his computer for Traktor and Trish put on a first record.
Boum ! The sound system hit hard and nicely the room. Windows are covered with some wood and the room starts to looks definitely more dark and underground. Light system was as well totally adapted to the place.
Thomas, Bart and I are gone for the first of many beers :-) We discuss and enjoy the first tracks played by Trish and Klaina. I forgot to ask Trish the reference of a record she played but I loved it, a Peacefrog one, white and black, not a Luke Slater for sure but I would be not surprised if it was Dan Curtin... Anyway, I need this vinyl asap.
Peoples starting to arrive quietly and filling the room with happy mood and attitude. I can't avoid dancing since I love Trish and Klaina's way to play. They mix approximatively 2 or 3 records each and the evolution of their set is deep, Detroit inspired, it's just as good as it should be.
Thom and Bart come back to me with Champagne ! Ouch, Champagne added to already a couple of beers ? I know I'm going to be in a hard party mood very soon :-) The ambiance increase and we're a couple of techno lovers enjoying Trish and Klaina's set, I'm soon on turntables and I wonder which way my own set will go.
Here I am ! The sound is perfect and I start my set where Trish and Klaina ended their own, Detroit mood but energetic ! I always forget the time when I play and if no one stop me, I could play many hours thinking it's only a few minutes...
Peoples coming to Motorcitysounds events are real music lovers, they are musically 'educated' and I enjoy their reactions. They feel the music and respect the artist playing. We're far away from the ambiance in my city where peoples feels good to ask you a Tiesto or Paul van Dyck record when you are playing some Robert Hood or Carl Craig tracks...
I played two hours I think and ended with UR-Amazon... And there, I had one of the best moment of my DJ life, peoples screaming, clapping hands, showing me love and support, believe me or not, at this precise moment I was about to cry. The emotion was so strong, it's marked in my memory forever.
I love them all for this. Deeply. And I'm plenty of respect for the kind and strong feeling they offered me.
Trish and Klaina took back the turntables and we finally played one record each one. I was respectful that they allowed me to play 'into' their duo and the mix took a nice direction.
Of course, great nights comes to an end and we took back the road to Leuven for a little sleep before going back to Tournai on my side. Trish and Klaina received me at their home as best as it can be, so comfortable couch, wake up with a good black coffee ... Opportunity to visit Trish home studio and wahouh, she own some great gear ! Techno girl by excellence !
I can't thanks them enough for such a great night. For their professional attitude on all aspects, for their love of the music and respect of artists. I'm convinced that 'Motorcitysounds' events are going to become a solid reference in Belgium nightlife and they totally deserves it.
Again, to all of you at 'motorcitysounds' : RESPECT !
Links :
http://www.myspace.com/trishvaneynde
http://www.myspace.com/djklaina
http://www.myspace.com/proklaina
http://www.myspace.com/motorcitysounds
Peace
Dimitri Pike
Friday, November 6, 2009 @ The Bunker - New York (USA)
Scion aka Substance and Vainqueur (Chain Reaction, Scion Versions | Berlin) live
DJ Pete aka Substance (Chain Reaction, Hardwax | Berlin)
René Löwe aka Vainqueur (Chain Reaction, Scion | Berlin)
Derek Plaslaiko (The Bunker, Spectral | Queens)
Spinoza (Beyond, The Bunker | Brooklyn)
Daniel Bell (Accelerate, 7th City, Logistic | Berlin via Detroit)
Fred P aka Black Jazz Consortium (Underground Quality, Soul People Music | Queens)
http://www.beyondbooking.com/thebunker
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Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ Goethe Institut - Toronto (Canada)
November 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To commemorate this historic event, the Goethe Institut has collaborated with MUTEK to help organize a night of techno... the way it was back in Berlin, 1989.
http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/events/8748/substance-vainqueur-performing-scion-versions-dj-noah-pred
Monday, November 9, 2009 @ Sala Rossa - Montreal (Canada)
November 9, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall. To commemorate this explosive historic event, the Goethe Institut has approached MUTEK to help organize a night of techno… the way it was back in Berlin in '89. This vintage evening will highlight German artist Wolle XDP, as well as Chain Reaction's Substance & Vainqueur presenting Scion Versions.
http://www.mutek.org/calendar/418-the-berlin-wall-20-years
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ National Bohemian Home - Detroit (USA)
One of only four North American tour dates
http://www.blankartists.com
Saturday, November 14 2009 @ B.side Lounge - Colorado (USA)
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I cross fingers for these performances to be recorded and available on web in future for those of us who can't travel to New York, Detroit, Toronto or Montreal. Also hope that some supporters will record videos of their performances and then post them on YouTube or any other service.
Do you want an idea about how they sound live ? Just have a look at these videos :
Just so good ... Don't miss them if you're near one of the city they're going to hit soon.
Peace
Dimitri Pike
