Beats People Movement* and Cassette Number Nine are proud to present..
DUBSTYLE SESSIONS
Cassette’s newest resident clubnight.. Bringing you the freshest sounds from the UK and beyond covering the bass heavy sounds of Dubstep, UK Funky and select Party Beats all on a premium Funktion One soundsystem..
With DJs
TOMMY FLOWERS
No stranger to a pair of turntables, Tommy Flowers is a London ex-pat who now dwells on Auckland’s West Coast. He keeps up to the minute with all the latest goings on in UK and Jamaican influenced music - as with his Friday Drive show selections on Base Fm expect to hear anything from Dubstep to UK Funky, Tropical to Dancehall and Jungle mixed in a rudeboy style.
VJ3000 Vs. ADAM
Stretching the ‘Up and Comer’ label just a little these guys have been stepping up to club systems for a wee while now. Playing nights like the Wheel, Low Rollers and Rise on the regular and with VJ recently blazing fire at Up Fm’s recent Solar Series event at Tahaki Reserve. These two mix mix top notch Dubstep selections that show an undeniable appreciation for good music. Check them out on Up Fm Thursdays 12 till 2pm.
TROPICAL KID
The multi dimensional Tropical Kid (aka Frosty Boy) will be bringing his eclectic mix of UK Funky, Tropical and Dubstep styles including his own productions all mixed up using Ableton Live for something truly unique.
AMIGA 500 Vs. NOON
Not much is known about this mysterious duo except they have an ear for exceptionally crafted bass music across the 120-140 bpm spectrum. That means Dubstep, Detroit influenced Dub Techno, UK Funky and wonky Future Beats all get a look in. For more of an insight check Boosh Fm on 4 till 6pm on Sundays.
DAPHT ONE
Dubstyle’s resident host MC Dapht One will be warming things up from 9pm. Expect to hear heavyweight Dubstep tunes mixed up with reggae influenced skankers, Grime and UK Funky riddims. Dapht hosts Dubstyle Radio every Tuesday 2 till 4pm on K Fm.
Scott Detail showed me this vid yesterday, wicked stuff on a grime tip from Trimbal aka Trim. If your looking for recorded material his latest release since The Bits on Martin Clark’s Keysound Recordings is the third installment of the popular mixtape series Soulfood Vol. 3. He is also featured on the No Hats, No Hoods Edition 1mixtape by DJ Magic. Soulfood Vol. 4 is rumored to be hitting shelves soon.
The much anticpated Kode9 tour of Australia and NZ kicks off in a few weeks time.
The absolute evolutionary godfather of dubstep, KODE 9 is on his way to Aotearoa to take everything you thought you knew about the sound and flip it around, bringing you symphony of sonic seduction!
Kode 9 has nurtured dubstep music since day one, shaping its definition through founding the record label HYPERDUB. This imprint has given artists BURIAL, ZOMBY, IKONIKA, FLYING LOTUS and KODE 9 the strong voices needed to deliver an even stronger message: music that drowns out your expectations and resonates with your emotions.
In 2006 the underground music world was astounded by Burials groundbreaking debut, which was awarded ‘Album of the Year’ status by THE WIRE magazine, and described as an absurdly addictive sonic opiate - a feat that would not have been possible without Kode’s support. Out of this success, the HYPERDUB label has brought many ruff and revolutionary artists to our consciousness, and is refusing to adopt a formulaic approach to the sound.
Kode’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Memories of the future’ featuring Spaceape, has also been at the forefront of his exploratory approach, establishing his role as an artist, author, and lecturer on audio culture. It’s an interest that spans from grime emcees waging war with a mic to the US army waging war with advanced sonic weaponry. “It’s about the use of sound as a weapon. It’s about collective grass roots, tactical media, pirate radio, network culture, DIY media…”, an attitude that will ensure a night of auditory adventure.
Wellington - Thursday 2nd July
Christchurch - Friday 3rd July
Auckland - Saturday 4th July
For a bit of background on Kode9 check this download of Benji B’s 1Xtra show featuring Kode9 from about 55mins in. There’s also an interview transcript here from UK magazine The Wire.
The Beats People Movement crew are busy working on a new project set to launch in May. For this reason we are taking a short break from promoting our regular club nights and international DJ tours. Plenty of hard work is going in to this one, everyone involved is looking forward to the big launch in a few weeks time..
DUBSTEP ALLIANCE return uptown for a night of bass business at 4:20
Special guests J-RED and TIMMY C are up from Christchurch for an exclusive Alliance set. These boys represent on the regular holding down at the Dubstep Central clubnight @ Double Drop and the Subtle Soundsystem events @ Double Happy. Playing together for 5+ years and with over 20 years combined DJ experience this will be a heavyweight showcase of pure bass vibes, BIG !
Late addition the one like KAMMO over from Melbourne where he runs the Basshigh Sunday Sessions @ Laundry. Bringing the digital Dubplate steez this time around Kammo has been mixing for 10+ years and has supported Kode 9, Benga, Skream, Pinch, Cotti, Plastician and Distance.
Full line up:
J-RED & TIMMY C (CHC) / KAMMO (OZ) / OOGUN / SEEKA & SHUTTA / VJ 309Z / HOSTED BY DAPHT ONE
