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Plastician dropped bombs over the past 1/2 weeks across the country, check the photos section to see pics from the Auckland show. Tours coming up include The Bug featuring Warrior Queen and ya favourite badbwoy N-type. Rumours are abound of Kromestar in April 2009.
It so damn close and it’s huge, if you aren’t lucky enough to catch them in Australia then Phat 09 New Years outdoor experience is certainly the way to go to see Skream, Benga and a whole bevvy of New Zealanders playing the Dubstep sound.
January 7, 200910:00 pm
FLYING LOTUS U.S.A
WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2009
SANDWICHES
With local support from
Electric Wire Hustle sound system
The Audiowhore
Skylab
Izz the Wiz
Dunk
Rowzy
Some call him “The Tarantino of Beats”, others “God smashing stuff with his feet”, however this one-man cinematic orchestra is best known as Flying Lotus. Having made serious moves in 2008 with the release of the critically acclaimed “Los Angeles”, as well as the one of the most refreshing and original remixes of Lil Waynes, “A Milli”, Flying Lotus is presenting Wellington with its first extraterrestrial voyage via laptop, sampler and turntables.
With his Grand Aunt being the late great jazz pianist Alice Coltrane (wife of the legendary John Coltrane) as well as working with the television network Adult Swim and graduating from the Red Bull Music Academy the man still finds time to drop mixes for Radio 1 and Brainfeeder.
A culmination of off kilter beats, atmospheric textured sounds juxtaposed with harmonious melodies and maaaassive bass, pushing the boundaries of organic electronic music, something like giving robots soul. Think Madlib meets Prefuse 73 meets Shakleton with the end result being deep and introspective enough for the thinkers yet heavy enough to get the party bumping.
Guaranteed to take you out of this world on a trip around the galaxy, you’d be a sucker to miss this shit. If you don’t know now you know…
tickets on the door or http://www.sandwiches.co.nz
http://www.flying-lotus.com
http://www.myspace.com/oldip
http://www.myspace.com/slomolabel
http://www.myspace.com/electricwirehustle
http://www.myspace.com/ghdunk
January 8, 200910:00 pm
Beats People Movement proudly presents
FLYING LOTUS (Live)
Warp Records / Plug Research / Brainfeeder, Los Angeles
THURSDAY 8th JANUARY
SEBA, 63 FORT ST, AUCKLAND CITY
Flying Lotus is commonly identified as a hip hop producer, but his style is drawn from many genres, including jazz, electronic and Brazilian music. His hip hop beats are unique for their hazy, ambient sound, while his percussion is purposefully slightly off time, creating a messier, more organic atmosphere. His productions draw comparisons to DJ Shadow, Madlib and more often J Dilla, his beats also bear similarities to the wonky Dubstep-esque beats of Scottish producer Rustie or Hyperdub label boss Kode9. The man they call “Flylo” doesn’t let one or two genres weigh him down though and he is essentially a producer of future beats. His great aunt Alice Coltrane (married to John) was a key influence in Flylo’s introduction to musical creativity and these Jazz roots can be heard throughout his work. Official remixes spanning just the past few months has seen him collaborating with the likes of Lil Wayne as well as Martyn and King Midas Sound. Likewise his beats have recieved the remix treatment from Ras G as well as Japan-based Dubstep producer Quarta330.
http://www.flying-lotus.com/
http://www.myspace.com/flyinglotus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Lotus
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Flying+Lotus
In Support:
SPHERIX
Tube 10 / Bare Dubs / Sub Continental, Melbourne
http://myspace.com/spherixaudio
http://mixes.melbournebeats.com/melb_beats_2008_09_spherix.mp3
DUBSTEP ALLIANCE
OoGuN, Seeka, Scott Detail, Manaia Toa, Shutta, Dapht One
http://www.myspace.com/dubstepalliance
Upstairs:
THE ARC
Scratch22, Paydirt and Legal Money Mike
http://www.myspace.com/unseenarmy
DJ DUBHEAD
http://www.myspace.com/djdubhead
MORNING STEPPA
http://www.myspace.com/morningsteppa
Presales $25+b/f from Conch Records, 115 Ponsonby Rd. $35 on the door.
More:
http://beatspeoplemovement.com/139flying-lotus-playing-nz-in-jan-essential-mix
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56098515890
January 10, 200910:00 pm
No introduction needed N-TYPE back for his 2nd time in Christchurch, one South Island show only, hold tight more info to come.
Limited $22+booking fee pre-sales available NOW, Dont miss out this gig sold out in April 08.
http://www.myspace.com/djntype
January 29, 200910:00 pm
Nice Up.org.nz - Strictly 138 & Bassweight Recordings Proudly Present
THE BUG
& WARRIOR QUEEN MC
Thursday 29th Jan @ The Garden Club
Wellington reggae and dubstep massive unite at The Garden Bar on Thursday 29 January 2009, when acclaimed producer and selector, The Bug (UK), alongside the legendary first lady of the dance, Warrior Queen (UK) hit the Capital for a night of deep and heavy riddims and pure vibes!
As prolific as he is diverse, Kevin Martin, AKA The Bug, has been a pioneering force behind the UK dubstep scene. He has been part of groups such as Techno Animal, Ice and God with longtime associate Justin Broadrick (ex-Napalm Death), has collaborated with UK sound-system veterans,The Rootsman, Wayne Lonesome, Flowdan, Ricky Ranking and Tippa Irie, Kode 9, El-P, Kevin Shields, Anti-pop Consortium and has remixed artists such as Thom Yorke, Grace Jones and Primal Scream.
The Bug runs his own Pathological Records imprint, while also recording for labels ranging from Ninja Tune, Rephlex, Tigerbeat6, Soul Jazz and Klein.
His latest album, London Zoo, reaches past narrow categorisation and brings together influences from dancehall, grime, ragga, dubstep and hip-hop and creates a sound that could only have come out of London sound-system culture, but whose appeal spans past any singular city or scene.
Alongside Warrior Queen - originally from Jamaica, this dancehall diva is now based in the UK and over the years has worked with top artists and labels including Penthouse, Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrel, Steelie and Cleevie, Flabba Holt, Roots Radics, DJ Zinc and Casual Records. With her tough lyrical styling and fresh from her hit single, Poison Dart, Warrior Queen brings real heat to the session each and every time!
Also featuring a red-hot line-up not seen before of some of Aotearoa’s biggest reggae and dubstep selectors - direct from Auckland, Stinky Jim, alongside Art Official and The Mighty Asterix, plus Evil (Bassweight Recordings), P-Vans, Thief and Steppa D (Strictly 138).
Don’t miss the chance to catch this massive night of reggae dubstep fire!
Limited $25 presales available from Cosmic Corner & DMC, $35 on the door.
The Bug & Warrior Queen (UK) with Stinky Jim (AKLD), Art Official & The Mighty Asterix, Evil (Bassweight Recordings), P-Vans , Steppa D & Thief (Strictly 138), Thursday 29 January 2009 @ The Garden Bar. $25 presales, $35 on the door.
Big up:
Radio Active 89FM
The Garden Bar
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/thebuguk
http://www.myspace.com/thewarriorqueens
http://www.niceup.org.nz
http://bassweightrecordings.com
http://www.myspace.com/strictly138
January 31, 200910:00 pm
The Bug (UK) & Warrior Queen feat. Rhythm & Sound
Blurb Beats People Movement are very happy to be involved with bringing you a one-off Auckland show from the serious duo that is The Bug (UK) and Warrior Queen (JA). Running tings with a unique blend of Dancehall, Dubstep and future soundscapes this will be the final show in thier Australasian tour. Full NZ tour schedule as follows:
Wellington - Thursday 29th January @ Garden Club
Christchurch - Friday 30th January @ Double Happy
Auckland - (with Rhythm & Sound feat. Tikiman) - Saturday 31st January @ Toto Bacco Room
Check this mix broadcast on BBC Radio earlier in the year, perfect for the iPod while holidaying around the country over the next few weeks and getting everybody ready for a night of deep pressure sounds..
THE BUG – SHOWCASE MIX on BBC Radio, March 22, 2008.
Featuring exclusive Bug versions and tracks off of the album ‘London Zoo’ released earlier this year on Ninja Tune..
1. Erykah Badu - Twinkle
2. The Bug ft Tippa Irie - Angry
3. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Mad Up The Dance
4. The Bug ft Warrior Queen - Insane
5. The Bug ft Spaceape - Systems
6. The Bug ft Flowdan & Killa P - Skeng
7. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Murder We
8. The Bug ft Flowdan - Bad Like That
9. The Bug ft Seanie T - Bring Life
10. King Midas Sound - Cool Out
11. Coki - Road Rage (exclusive Bug refix ft Ricky Ranking)
12. TRG - Broken Heart (Martyn’s DCM Mix)
13. The Bug ft Flowdan - Jah War
14. The Bug ft Warrior Queen - Poison Dart
15. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Tonight
16. The Bug ft Flowdan - Stampin’
17. Darkstar - Need You
18. Fun Boy Three - The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum
Download Link (26MB / 160 kbps):
http://www.divshare.com/download/4670993-fcf
More Links:
The Bug and Warrior Queen on Hearing Test:
http://www.musicnewsculture.com/the-bug-releases-poison-dart/11/2007/
Warrior Queen - Things Change (produced by The Heatwave) - Free Download:
http://www.maddecent.com/blog/mp3/TheHeatwave-WarriorQueen-ThingsChange.mp3
