STATESIDE BASS SESSIONS 3 presented by SUB.CONSCIOUS · DOANDROIDSDANCE · GRINDHOUSE · MUNITIO · March 13-15 (SXSW)

Every month in Austin, SUB.CONSCIOUS presents the freshest Bass & Beats in TEXAS.

For your maximum SXSW 2013 enjoyment we've teamed up with the homies and assembled a stellar cast of some of the most talented and exclusive artists in the Stateside Bass arena. This year we have not only one day of music, but THREE very special days and nights of top quality vibes shared among TWO venues.



We proudly present to you...

STATESIDE BASS SESSIONS 3
featuring:



SPL
(Hollow Point, SMOG - LA)
https://soundcloud.com/spl

SPL aka Sam Pool has spent the last decade taking risks and breaking the mold in electronic music. Received internationally, SPL feeds the ears and souls of bassheads worldwide. From thousands of screaming fans in St. Petersburg and Kiev arenas, to massive club nights in Holland and New Zealand, to stateside venues such as the legendary Fox Theater in Boulder, Colorado, SPL delivers with passion and musical prowess that goes beyond the current state of dance music. Because of his international experiences and influences, SPL has launched into new territories time and time again.

SPL’s most recent approach forays into the depths of dub-hop infused hyper-bass music. Combining elements from the pulse of an all-night party and a healthy dose of Trap-Star Crunk, a unique and highly energetic experience emerges every time SPL gets on the decks. For those who cannot wait for a show, the same sound and intensity can be found in his recent tracks. Either way, SPL is bound to take your head on an intergalactic-bass journey, and leave you begging for more!



SALVA
(Friends of Friends, Frite Nite - LA)
https://soundcloud.com/salva

A versatile solo producer, crowd riling DJ, owner of the revered Frite Nite label and key figure in the Friends of Friends collective, Paul Salva knows how to control a room. After dropping one of 2012's biggest tracks, a collaborative remix of Kanye West's "Mercy" that not only reached #1 on Soundcloud, but received spins on Power 106 FM (LA), Power 105 FM (NYC), and Shade45XM, Salva's work promotes complexity through a synthesis of contrasting styles, showcasing dips into house motifs, grooves in smooth boogie funk, and massive roiling bass waves that has garnered support from the likes of Pitchfork, FADER, FACT, BBC's Benji B and Skream & Benga, A-Trak, Low End Theory, Snoop Dogg, Diplo, Dâm-Funk, Night Slugs, and many others.

A Chicago native who developed his craft in San Francisco and currently resides in Los Angeles, Salva has been invited to perform on the world's biggest stages. A 2011 alum of the Red Bull Music Academy, 2012 has seen Salva perform at Sonar, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Mutek Montreal, Detroit Electronic Music Festival, SXSW, The Do Over LA, Boiler Room, Low End Theory, and many others, while touring alongside Nguzunguzu, Shlohmo, Pearson Sound, and B2Bs with Machinedrum.

Aside from his live performances, Salva hones his production talents as one of the cornerstones of the Friends of Friends label alongside Shlohmo, Mexicans With Guns and Groundislava. His 2011 debut full-length, 'Complex Housing' and 'Yellobone' EP both received critical acclaim (Pitchfork, FADER, FACT, and others), leading him to exclusive mixes for Mary Anne Hobbs, The FADER, and XLR8R, while being asked to remix the likes of Miguel Migs, Glitch Mob, Rainbow Arabia, Om Unit and others.



ANTISERUM
(SMOG - SF)
http://www.soundcloud.com/antiserum

Antiserum is an electronic dance music producer from San Francisco, whose originating style of West Coast bass music emerged during the dawn of the Bay Area dubstep movement. His music is characterized by the use of heavy drums, rolling bass lines, and distinct melodies, with a tight production style that gives nods to hip-hop, soul, funk, drum & bass, reggae, and metal. His live DJ performances oscillate between high-octane mixes and emotional progressions, built around new and unreleased material with a focus on high energy and dance floor appeal.

Reaching a prominent international audience through Beatport in 2008, Antiserum landed the 8th best-selling dubstep track of the year. His first tour launched in 2009 to Australia and New Zealand, which set forth a whole new fan base and realm of inspiration that brought him back for a second tour two years later. By the start of 2011, he released The Swarm EP with Rottun Recordings, opened for Excision and Downlink on first full-scale dubstep production to hit the US: the 30-show Subsonic Tour. He was picked up by Caspa’s Dub Police label with his collaborative renditions of the West Coast's own "purple" sound, featuring the tracks "Zephyr" and "Purple & Gold" with Los Angeles dubstep warrior 12th Planet and the multi-faceted ill-Esha. Antiserum’s dynamic production style has also sparked collaborations with electronic artists Eskmo, DJG, ill-esha, Noah D, Triage, Mayhem, Dubsworth, Vinja, and Babylon System. Aside from his regular live DJ performances, Antiserum has also guest lectured and performed at Ex’pression College for Digital Arts in the Bay Area.

2012 stands as Antiserum’s biggest year thus far, landing his collaborative track “Droid Prom” with live musician Dubsworth in the opening scenes of the CSI: Miami episode “Friendly Fire”, and releasing his co-production with 12th Planet titled “Ghost” on The End is Near EP by Scion A/V (including tracks by Shirley, Flinch, SPL, and Kill the Noise). Antiserum's most recent production "Brick Squad Anthem", a collaboration with Atlanta bass music producer Mayhem has been getting huge support from Shirley, Diplo, rabbiedarobat, Flux Pavillion and lots of other key players in the bass music world. Look out for forthcoming collaboration tunes with 12th Planet, Mayhem, & Djunya on SMOG Records very soon!



RUN DMT
(Mad Decent, Warner - ATX)
http://soundcloud.com/rundmtbeats

RUN DMT’s sound reflects a torrid love affair with heavy basslines, thunderous beats, and haunting melodies. Formed in Austin, TX in the summer of 2010, RUN DMT approached heavy bass music without borders; touching on Dubstep, Drumstep, Trap, Moombahton, Atmospheric Downtempo and more. In the project's short two year history he has made high profile appearances at Camp Bisco, Nocturnal Festival, Snowglobe Music Festival, and Counterpoint Fest. RUN DMT's original productions and remixes have become recent playlist staples for DJs ranging from Bassnectar to MSTRKRFT to Excision to 12th Planet and beyond. RUN DMT has done official remixes for the likes of The Who, Major Lazer, Asking Alexandria, Figure, and Bird Peterson.

In 2011, RUN DMT’s first official release, “Drop Top” hit the top of the Beatport charts and remained in the Top 10 for six weeks. "Drop Top" was followed by a series of high charting EPs thru Play Me Records and a high profile inclusion on the Mortal Kombat video game soundtrack with "Baraka's Theme". RUN DMT capped off the year with a Mad Decent released mixtape "Year of White Rabbit". In June 2012, RUN DMT released his debut full length album “Union of Opposites”, featuring Chali 2na, DJ Swamp, and Zeale, which hit #2 Dubstep and #11 Variety Charts on Beatport. RUN DMT is closing 2012 out with a brand new 58 track, 140 minute mixtape, "The Existential Mix" and a Remix EP for "Into The Sun" featuring remixes from Brillz, AFK, and Gosteffects.



DJ SPINN
(Teklife, Lit City Trax, Ghetto Teknitianz - CHI)
http://soundcloud.com/dj-spinn-1

Starting out at the early age of 14, Spinn already had his mind set on future goals when it came to music. Whether writing, dj'ing, dancing or producing Spinn always stayed on top of his game. In 1997, while dancing with Chicago's infamous 'House-O-Matics', Spinn gained a honorable rep DJ'ing for one of Chicago's number 1 dance groups. Also in the same year obtained DJ gigs for the biggest teen parties in Chicago including: Club Cavilini's in Harvey, Dolton Expo, Markham Roller Rink, The Rink on 87th and numerous house parties and school events. So by 1998, SPINN had a following that loved the style of house tracks he and long time buddy DJ Rashad were creating. So Spinn got an opportunity to drop one of his house tracks "Bout It Bout It Mix" to 12" vinyl with Ray Barney's 'Dance Mania Records' on a DJ Thadz album and co-produced "Kick That Shit Off" on the same album. Spinn was also featured ("Muthafuka", a Paul Johnson Remake) on Chi-Town's cult house mix "Bang Bang Bang, Skeet Skeet Skeet" album which also featured DJ Rashad (Child Abuse Track).

Gaining more production credits on local mixtapes and DJ credit at the parties it was only a matter of time before Spinn & Rashad got their chance to grace Chicago's number 1 dance music distributor. But in late 1999, Dance Mania Records had stopped distribution of the 20 year company which was responsible for blowing up dj's & producers like Traxman, DJ Funk, Jammin Gerald, Paul Johnson, DJ Deeon, DJ Milton, DJ Slugo, DJ Nephets, DJ PJ & DJ Gantman to name a few. Since 2000, Chicago's house scene has evolved into what is now know as JUKE and the movement is growing day by day, city by city and at the front of the line are DJ Spinn, DJ Rashad, DJ Clent, Gant-Man & DJ Nephets, bringing the style & flavor of the old school mixed with the energy & emotion of the new school. In 2007, DJ Spinn's music was also featured on BET's 106&Park, and TBS' Ellen DeGeneres Show. You can tune into Power 92.3 in Chicago to check out the latest tracks; All you guys out there that think 'House Music' is dead, think twice.



CLICKS & WHISTLES
(Embassy, Symbols, PartyLikeUs, T&A - CLT)
https://soundcloud.com/clicksandwhistles

Clicks & Whistles has been carving out a unique sound blending Southern Rap, Juke, and elements of Drum & Bass since their first official release in August 2010. The Charlotte based duo is comprised of professional programmer Jorge Hernandez (Hey Whore Hey) and classically trained Petey Evans (PeteyClicks). The two have a slew of notable releases including the heavily remixed “Neva Get Caught” on T&A Records, “Cranberry Goose EP” on Distal’s Atlanta based Embassy Imprint, and “Can’t Believe EP” on AC Slater’s Label - Party Like Us. Great taste and selection combined with honed production skills gives this group prowess in both quality and efficiency in the studio and has lead to some huge Dirty South and Club Anthem remixes. With a heavy touring schedule and a stack of upcoming releases, the sound of Clicks & Whistles is sure to be in your ears and coming to a city near you.



TRUTH
(Deep Medi, Tempa, SMOG - NZ)
http://soundcloud.com/TRUTHDUBSTEP

Sonic architects of songs with an emotional heft as heavy as the subwoofer rupturing basslines that underpin their work, Truth are one of New Zealand's finest creative exports. Respected across the globe, since inception several years ago, Truth (Andre Fernandez and Tristan Roake) have, as both world-class producers and party-rocking DJs, cut a clear pathway through the international dubstep scene. On the nightclub and festival circuits, the fruits of their labor have included, several European tours, countless shows across the USA, New Zealand and Australia, a massive South American tour, and shows in Asia. Truth has built this performance presence through DJ support from Mala, Skream, Youngsta, Hatcha and N-Type, to name a few, giving their music an advance presence at key club nights like DMZ in London, Club Love in New York and through seminal radio stations such as BBC Radio One, Kiss Fm and Rinse FM.

Through keynote DJ support, they have been rewarded with single releases via Deep Medi Muzik, Tempa Records, Wheel and Deal, Blackbox Recs, Aquatic Lab, Disfigured Dubz, Argon and Boka Records. Through these, including critically 'The Fatman' (as released via Deep Medi Muzik) and their acclaimed Aquatic Lab released album Puppets, Truth have seen their stock rise, placing them as in-demand remixers and collaborators to The Nextmen, Miss Dynamite, Shapeshifter, The Black Seeds, Silkie, Kromestar, Tunndige, rabbiedarobat and countless figures of note within the international dubstep community. Acclaimed by critics both within and outside the dubstep scene, their momentum is undeniable and impossible to ignore. Face the truth or get well outta the way.



DISTAL
(Embassy, Tectonic - ATL)
http://soundcloud.com/distal

Distal is an already established 28-year-old veteran of Electronic music. Forgetting bpm and genre to the masses, he relies only on his signature sound alone to leave its mark. He produces a wide array of moods, tempos and rhythms, often taking influences from his early childhood love of techno, jungle and hardcore. Before entering the world of production head on Distal spent a few years under the microscope at Georgia State University researching a sensational auditory phenomenon called Synesthesia. One day while digging through Breakcore records he stumbled upon a sound that would inspire him to launch his production career (Pinch - Punisher on Planet Mu). Using his newfound passion, traditional teachings and his scientific studies in unison he ran head first into the studio winter of 2007.

In early 2010 Distal started his own label ‘Embassy Recordings’ with childhood friend Ethan Anderson (MITE). Soon there after in the summer of 2010 he would receive his inaugural physical vinyl release with the legendary label Soul Jazz Records. This would be the launch pad for his career landing him releases on stalwart labels such as Tectonic and Tube10 and gigs at places like the world renowned Fabric in London touring globally alongside artists like Pearson Sound and Africa Hi Tech. From his initial release in 2010 until 2012 Distal has put out almost a dozen 12” vinyl releases and that many more digital releases, collaborations and remixes for prolific labels like Frite Nite and Trouble & Bass. But his biggest accomplishment will come in the form of a 14 track Album on Tectonic in the spring appropriately named ‘Civilization’. Looking ahead Distal is already thinking about future projects, and how to genuinely push things forward and farther than he has in the past. He lives to create, expand and invent. Hopefully one day leaving a legacy on the world as one of the most in demand artists North America has ever seen.



ILL-ESHA
(Dub Police, Multi Music - Denver)
http://soundcloud.com/ill-esha

For over a decade, ill-esha has been an integral part of the North American electronic scene. Beginning as a vocalist, she soon added MCing and DJing to her repertoire, creating a dynamic and unique live show which has headlined alongside artists such as Andy C, Klute, Dieselboy, Vibesquad, LTJ Bukem, Tipper, T-Power & De La Soul. She has performed across North America, Europe and Asia; in clubs, at festivals, and even on TV shows on MTV Canada and the CBC.

In 2001 her first 12” single was released on New York label Breakbeat Science; since then ill-esha has worked steadily as a producer and vocalist on labels like Dub Police, Haunted Audio, Simplify & Multi Music; hitting #1 singles download on Juno and commanding six spots of the top ten in the inaugural Beatport Glitch Hop charts. One of the founding members of the premier online community GlitchHopForum.com, her remixes are hugely popular, popping up in DJ sets across the globe. Her show is a fiery combination of original beats, glitch edits and live vocals, not to be missed!



HULK
(BroTown, SubHuman, Rottun, SwishaHouse - NY, CHI)
http://soundcloud.com/hulk

Hulk is the impulsive, bone-breaking alter-ego of audio-scientists Claw and Richie August. They combined their creative powers for the common good after meeting at the 2009 Winter Music Conference in Miami, exchanging research and data in the fields of Dubstep, Hip Hop and Drum & Bass. But after an experimental dubstep drop exposed them to gamma radiation, their talents fused into the raging, supreme beast that is Hulk. The deadly duo then began to tear through the music world, crushing all in their path without pity or mercy. Notable heroes have been alerted to and crossed paths with Hulk, including Modestep, Reid Speed, Excision, iwrestledabearonce, Mrk1, Downlink, Dieselboy, Caliban, Bare, The Gaslamp Killer, Emmure, Messinian and DJ Lord of Public Enemy.

Hulk's first official release was homebased in 2010 on Reid Speed's Play Me Records as a Beatport Exclusive. The duo followed by dropping the bomb known as "The Brotorious EP" on Dieselboy's SubHuman Records. Unfortunately, Hulk has shown no signs of stopping. Of further concern, releases on BroTown Recs, Mrk1's Contagious Records, Ultragore and SubHuman Records have only served to garner support for this ground-pounding terror! The consolidation of their own label, BroTown Records, now with its 20th release, assures that Hulk is not only an unstoppable force, but is now furthering an entirely new batch of artists & collaboration and experimentation, to what ends we cannot know. We fear the music world may be doomed. We can only hope for salvation as Hulk prepares to destroy by releasing tracks from Messinian, Subshock, Mumblz and of course audio-smashings from Claw and Richie August - together, HULK.



CODES
(Slow Roast - NYC)
http://soundcloud.com/codeshouse

Get to know NY based Codes, DJ/Producer, on Slow Roast Records. His ingenious sample manipulation has developed into a non-classifiable style all his own. Laced with big ass kick drums and a tight low end. Whether it be the remix he did with A-Trak for disco legend Cerrone’s ”Misunderstanding“ or his own Cristal classic ”Guzzlin’ Champagne“ Codes knows how to keep the funk in dance music.Captivating audiences across the world with his dancefloor control, Codes has played at massive events like HARD Summer, Valtifest in Amsterdam, and Camp Bisco, as well as legendary venues such as Pacha New York, Avalon Hollywood, Webster Hall, and The Wiltern LA. He has toured Down Under with Slow Roast label bossman, Craze, to give Australia a taste of what’s cooking’ in Codes’ kitchen. From that tour sprung a series of original collaborations between the Slow Roast duo ranging from their filthy instrumental ”Trapped in Sydney“ to some deep liquid house vibes like their latest release together, ”Deeper“.Following up his first EP on Slow Roast Records entitled ”Codes’ House“, the anticipated “The Get Down” EP is slated for release February 2013. Keep an eye out for his new take on a couple choice Disco classics from Salsoul Records slated for a release later this year on Ultra and a slew of originals that will be up on his Soundcloud page for download.



FALCONS
(Alphapup, Hellfyre - LA)
https://soundcloud.com/oaklandfalcons

Falcons is an amalgamation of many things, a boiling pot of styles and genre-free influence. With musical tastes ranging from world music to southern rap, and everything in between. The only rules are to push the boundaries of conventional r&b, rap, and electronic music, exploring new directions, but never losing site of the dancefloor. Beyond just production and remixing, Falcons is talented as a DJ, blending similar artists in the genre, as well as paying homage to the classic hip-hop and r&b that inspired. The live set consists of seamless mixing, and party rocking, as well as live remixing and effects work, giving the audience something to dance to, or watch. Some of the shows Falcons has been involved in are Low End Theory LA & SF, Love Parade Music Festival SF, Change the Beat SF, Boiler Room LA, Hellfyre/Alphapup Artists Showcase, Shambhala Music Festival Vancouver, and many more.



CHRISSY MURDERBOT
(Planet Mu, Halo Cyan, Loose Squares, Sleazetone - CHI)
http://soundcloud.com/chrissymurderbot

Chris Shively aka Chrissy Murderbot is a Chicago-based DJ/producer in love with booty-rave-jungle-house-bass-bashment-ghetto-garage-core. He’s the man behind the forward-thinking dance label Sleazetone Records, as well as the now-legendary jungle label Dead Homies Recordings and the new booty music label Loose Squares. Additionally, he runs the mixtape blog My Year of Mixtapes. Since getting started as a DJ in 1995, he’s played at over 400 events in more than 15 countries. Chrissy has done official remixes for Delorean, Lemonade, Warrior Queen, Hakan Lidbo, Hostage, CZR, Waxmaster, Nate Mars, ASC, Norrit, Ward 21, Noise Floor Crew, Beta SP, Johnny Moog, Larytta, and others. Chrissy’s third full-length album, Women’s Studies, is out now on Planet Mu Records.



JUBILEE
(Trouble & Bass, Nightshifters, Flashing Lights - NYC)
https://soundcloud.com/jubileebk

These days, Jubilee is known as Brooklyn's bass sweetheart, the DJ whose rambunctious combination of bass-heavy electro, upfront house, UK Funky, and tropical flavor has become a surefire remedy for ailing dancefloors around the globe. Taking her name from the X-Men character who shot fireworks out of her hands, Jubilee works similar magic when she steps into the DJ booth. When Jubilee is not whipping dance floors into a frenzy she is also the Publicity Director for her new dance music label, 'Nightshifters', which has quickly become a name synonymous with club smashers. With podcasts and mixes for the likes of XLR8R, Discobelle, Mishka, Krudmart, OldGold Boutique, and Triple J Radio under her belt, a DJ set for New Yorker Festival for their ‘Spotlight on Brooklyn’ segment and more, Jubilee has spread her sparks across the globe in far away lands such as Bucharest, Berlin, London and Reykvavik. Jubilee also holds down a monthly residence at the infamous ‘Flashing Lights' party in NYC, with fellow residents DJ Ayres (The Rub) and Nick Catchdubs (Fools Gold Records).



DAVE OWEN
(Good Looking, Creative Source - Indianapolis)
http://soundcloud.com/dave-owen

Over the past few years, Dave Owen has risen to become one of the most highly sought after Drum & Bass producers in the United States. His soulful sensibilities have caught the attention of the genre’s upper echelon including LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Grooverider, John B, and several others. Watch for massive releases from him on Good Looking and Creative Source!




ULTRAVIOLET
(Trap City - SF)
https://soundcloud.com/djultraviolet

UltraViolet aka UV aka Eva Lee is known for her crowd slaying sets, top notch selection and first class mixing skills. UV has been pushing bass music to the Bay Area and beyond for over 15 years as one of the area's favorite DJ's and has currently turned her focus onto production and touring slinging bass to crowds across the states as a headlining act as well as sharing top billing with such djs as Excision, rabbiedarobat, Bare, Mark Instinct, Reid Speed, Dieselboy, Eprom, Lazer Sword, Mary Anne Hobbs, AC Slater and many more. 2012 was been a standout year for San Francisco's UltraViolet. With 2 tours already finished since January which included touring with Paradox (of the legendary Metal Headz UK) headlining in Puerto Rico & for the Los Angeles Dubstep Party Smog, opening for E-40, djing for Lil Debbie & V-Nasty (White Girl Mob) its no wonder why she is currently one of the most sought after female Trap, Dubstep & Bass music DJ/producers currently touring in America.

A pioneer to the Dubstep scene UltraViolet and her production crew RedLine hosted some of the very first large scale underground events to the baybringing in some of the biggest names in Dubstep, DnB and Bass music to the area. UltraViolet currently resides between Los Angeles & San Francisco where her future projects for the summer include a Trap Music EP and working on as many musical projects as possible as well as helping MalLabel & Hellefante organize and throw the Fractalize Festival in Northern California which included acts like E-40, Tore of Hieroglyphics, Rocker T & Jah Warrior Shelter, Stagga, Jansteen and many more.



DECO
(Deceast - LA)
http://soundcloud.com/deceastmusic

Deco is a DJ and producer based in Los Angeles, California. He owns and operates Deceast, one of America’s premier underground record labels exploring the deeper shades of Bass Music. Influenced by everything from southern hip-hop to classic soul to modern dance music, Deco combines his varied tastes into a coherent and unique musical narrative. With an emphasis on blending corresponding musical and visual aesthetics, both Deco and Deceast are constantly evolving and continually exploring new sounds and styles.



EDWARD OBERON
(31, Cylon, Clear Skyz, BIOS - NYC)
http://soundcloud.com/edwardoberon

He stepped on the scene in 2009 with a renewed spirit and determination, and the pulsating beats to back it up. None of this has gone unnoticed: this Wales born New York resident has gotten a steady stream of labels locked down his diverse tunes, with releases on Doc Scott’s 31 Records (“Noir”), Fabio’s Creative Source (“Paradise”, a true 1Xtra favorite) and Vampire Records already under his belt in his short time going solo. Edward’s received radio airplay on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Bassdrive; features in magazines like Knowledge, ATM, High Times and BPM; props from websites and organizations like like Dogs On Acid, Drum & Bass Arena and Bassdrive.

Some of the biggest compliments, though, come from our peers, and with DJs and producers like Flight, Bailey, Loxy, Resound, Gremlinz, Heist, LTJ Bukem and Big Bud, all having rinsed and praised his solo work, he’s definitely a mover, and poised to shake things up. His background in writing and producing Classical, House, Electro and minimal soundscapes has also lead Edward to have his music featured New York Fashion Week - no small feat for an artist who just a few years ago was more or less re-establishing his brand, a sound of deep atmospherics and truly enriching bass, all wrapped up in captivating melodies. The sound of Edward Oberon is the soundtrack to life and all of its many textures. Truly inspiring material.



GENO COCHINO
(Hollowpoint, Subway - LA)
https://soundcloud.com/geno-cochino

Geno Cochino stepped into the dj/production scene in 2006 pushing a sound yet to catch on in the states known as Grime and Dubstep.
His 8 year love affair with the sound has led him to be recognized as one of the west coasts biggest bass music ambassadors who continues to push the boundaries by embracing all styles including Trap, Moomhaton, Drumstep, and House Music.

With multiple releases on Hollowpoint recordings alongside label boss SPL (Including the current chart smashing EP BOUNCE), Holland based dubstep imprint SUBWAY, as well as releases with his current project ∆P¥R∆MiDZ∆ alongside Paul Swytch of the group TRiLLBASS on various labels slated for 2013 there's no end in sight for this OG of the Cali Bass Music scene.



TASO x WOLF BITCH
(Teklife, Sucka Free Soundsystem - SF)
http://soundcloud.com/taso

Taso has made quite a name for himself recently in the Bay Area’s Hip Hop & EDM scene. With DJ, mixtape, and blog supports coming from some of the biggest names in the industry, along with chart topping, highly coveted tunes on Beatport, this is definitely an artist to pay very close attention to. His recent releases have been the highlight of some of the best parties on a global level, making his 100%, all original DJ sets incredibly sought after.

There is jazz buried between the crevasses of Taso’s music, and his work resounds with a feeling of distinct street beat crossed with the substance of technical virtuosity. His sounds are trunk-busting, slow rhyme inducing, pop-and-lock, deep, West Coast breaks with a hint at elements of Dubstep. In a flash, Taso’s use of synths, samples and drums proves as razor sharp as any contender in the big bass alleyway of top ten lists across the EDM globe. You will always find the crowd shouting and singing to Taso’s beats at his shows, while he raps on the mic and cuts it up on the 1s and 2s.

In 2012, Taso was asked to join and represent Teklife (Ghetto Teknitianz, founders of Juke and Footwerk) and is the only member representing this notorious crew on the West Coast. Recently, he released an official Cutty Ranks Remix alongside Djunya and is also having a major single coming out on Play Me Records, featuring a remix by NastyNasty. He is currently working on an official remix for Masia One featuring the Rza of Wu-Tang (due to be released on Muti), as well as one for Iamsu and Wiz Khalifa for clubtapes.com & livemixtapes.com. Back when he was more involved in the production of Dubstep, Taso released a full length album, “Galactive Booty Call”, in May 2012, which went to #9 in the top 100 albums on the Dubstep Charts for Beatport and #34 on the overall albums as well as #2 on the Glitch Hop top 100′s.

Having spent the greater portion of his life crafting a musical identity from his unearthly passion for big bass and brining people together for an insanely good time, Taso never fails to deliver only the most top notch performances. With recent exposures such as a feature on Trap-A-Holics Certified Trap Vol. 2, and plays on Berlin’s BLN.FM, this is one boss young gun to be on the lookout for.



LE DOOM
(Mad Decent, El Cuco - SA)
http://soundcloud.com/ledoom

In a matter of one short year, Texas-based producer LeDoom has managed to push the boundaries of dance music with his signature approach to producing tracks in the moombahton genre. This versatile and prolific young artist has already gained support from the likes of DJs and producers such as Knife Party,Dillon Francis, DJ Craze, Tittsworth, Nadastrom and Munchi, Kissy Sell Out, Bro Safari to name a few, all proponents of their own unique bass-driven styles. Their stamps of approval reveal LeDoom's power as a genre-bending tastemaker.

With his first EP "Doombah", released on the El Cuco Recordings imprint, LeDoom managed to chart at #5 on the Beatport Indie Dance charts and earn the respect of gigging DJs, fellow producers and the electronic music community at large. Fast forward a few short months and LeDoom has consistently released quality new music with Mad Decent, T & A Records, Party Like Us and Play Me Records, Slow Roast Records, continually charting in the Beatport Top 100 across various genres. A distinct production talent in the studio and a crowd favorite in his live sets, LeDoom's sound and selection have organically established him as a defining artist of the moombahton family, from behind the decks of DJs to the party on the dancefloor.



SINISTARR
(Urban Tribe, SMOG, Metalheadz, Loose Squares - DET/SD)
http://soundcloud.com/sinistarr

Sinistarr has made his mark onto the international drum and bass scene with his unique interpretation of his rich musical influences from his hometown, Detroit, the famous city known for its authentic house, techno, and electro. His unique take on his musical influences from techno and hip hop artists have been the foundation for Sinistarr’s vibrant and upcoming music career as a DJ and to the richness to his production.

There’s no doubt that the buzz around this prolific artist comes from all around the world from today’s top dj’s such as: Makoto, DJ Ink, Loxy, Asides, Random Movement, Goldie, Marcus Intalex, Lenzman, Commix, Kiat, Lynx, and Need For Mirrors.

The last 3 years have been key in establishing Sinistarr’s stronghold into the spectrum of Drum and Bass DJ’s. 2009 was the year of numerous feature publications from Knowledge Magazine, Real Detroit and the Detroit Free Press, and countless airplays on several popular radio shows by Fabio, Pete Tong, Bailey, Crissy Criss (BBC Radio 1), DJ Hype (Kiss) and on Hospital Podcast plays. Since then he's led a very busy schedule DJing and producing various forms of electronic music from Juke to Instrumental Hip Hop with releases on top underground labels like Loose Squares and SMOG. Get some.



DNAEBEATS
(Alpha Pup, Low End Theory - SF)
https://soundcloud.com/dnaebeats

DNAEBEATS is a SF-centered artist who splices multiple genres into a mutant sound all his own. His much heralded mix tape "There's a Wormhole in my Bathroom" is aptly-titled and must-download. As an accomplished hip hop beat maker (working with the likes of Gift of Gab) and a producer in his own right, DNAE seamlessly weaves together Hyphy, Dubstep, Electro and Experimental into a sonic fabric that sounds like it was teleported through a tear in the time-space continuum.

DNAEBEATS has indeed put it down since day one, contributing to the Bay Area scene with his parties, performances and productions. His first incarnation producing for underground Hip Hop artists like Mr. Lif, Gift of Gab, Z-Man, Lateef and MF Grimm led into his to his current flavor of grimey, psychedelic dirty electronic instrumentals, helping him become a staple on the West Coast and abroad. His events in SF have supported many emerging local acts, including many Frite Nite artists and from nights like Low End Theory to big tours in South America and Europe, he’s paid his own performance dues twice over.



DIOPTRICS
(Abducted, Machinist, Icarus Audio - CHI)
http://soundcloud.com/dioptrics

The duo that masterminded the record label Abducted Records, Dustin and Dorian aka Dioptrics, have been pushing the boundaries of the Drum and Bass scene on a global scale for years. With releases both vinyl and digital on labels such as Sudden Def, Biotic, Dangerous New Age and Flight amongst others, their catalouge speaks for itself with signature hard synthlines, heavy bass and huge drums!

With the inception of Abducted Records, Dioptircs has broadened their horizons to include the most upfront Dubstep as well as their signature 'Neuro' DnB sound. Touring extensively across the USA on their "Abducting America" tours, as well as one off bookings, their sets always please any fan of agressive and upfront music. Be on the lookout for their forthcoming releases as they push forward to help maintain their name as a staple in the scene!


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