Metaphase (Furthersound/Betamorph/Pure Filth/Rogue Dubs) – Los Angeles, CA
Always bringing the upfront, bass-heavy beats is Metaphase. He has cemented his place in the world of Electronic music with 7 years of Production and 10 years DJ’ing under his belt. With a solid discography of 6 vinyl and 25+ digital releases on over 10 labels worldwide, Metaphase is maintaining a very busy release schedule. His first vinyl release was in 2004 and since then, there’s been no looking back.
Living in Los Angeles by way of Las Vegas, the sound of Metaphase is celebrated globally and continues to receive support from many top names in the industry. He has hit the Top 10 download charts on many music retailers including Juno, Addictech, DJ Download, and Chemical Records.
http://myspace.com/MetaphaseDubstep
Phaded (Fresh-Kid.com/Badman Press/Smartbar/Subfix/Dubstep.fm) – Chicago, IL
Chicago’s favorite Dub-Slinger, Victor Holloway (aka Phaded) is a front-line veteran of the exploding North American Dubstep Scene. A Computer Science major at UMC, Phaded started out as a DJ at local clubs in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri. Always the audiophile, a journey through his music collection could take you down a path starting at Hip Hop, with stops to pay homage to Jazz & Blues Standards and carrying along to the sounds of Classic Rock and Dub Reggae.
Phaded eventually made his way to Chicago in 2003 and was introduced to Dubstep three years later after he listened to the legendary ‘Dubstep Wars’ podcast hosted by Mary Anne Hobbes on BBC Radio 1. Distinguishing itself from its UK Garage and Grime predecessors, Dubstep tracks differ in style by a heavy emphasis on Sub-Bass and a distinct half-time structure. Although initially adopting the spacious minimal aspects of Dub Reggae, it now incorporates elements of many other genres, such as Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Techno and Breaks. It was this vast sonic canvas that held so much appeal to Phaded and motivated him to give it exposure wherever he could.
With furthering the Dubstep sound in mind, Phaded took part in the development of two highly influential entities: Dubstep.fm and Dubfix. Launched in May 2007 out of Seattle, Dubstep.fm is the brainchild of DopeLabs, providing a high-quality internet radio stream to showcase the sound. Coinciding with the station’s launch was the first broadcast of Phaded’s ‘The Dented Sessions’. The show has had guest appearances from artists such as DZ, King Cannibal, DopeLabs and Zeno, as well as Chicago mainstays Nameloc, DJ Solo, Chris Widman and Whoa-B. Now approaching its 3rd anniversary, Dubstep.fm has grown from its humble beginnings to an extended community of DJs and volunteers, with a listenership that spans the globe.
Phaded’s other labor of love is the event that changed the way Chicago and the rest of the Midwest region embraced the sound: Dubfix. Since 2008 these events have provided a platform showcasing both pioneers of the genre and regional talent alike. Now in conjunction with Abstract Science, Dubfix affiliated events continue to bring you the sounds of the most talented performers in the world. It is the hottest Dubstep event Chicago has to offer, as evidenced by a list of featured artists including Skream, Rusko, Caspa, Benga, Mary Anne Hobbes, Distance, Tes La Rok and Excision.
Phaded has long embraced a digital medium both as a producer and performer, eventually embracing the power and flexibility of Ableton Live. His live sets are peppered with exclusive tracks direct from both artists and labels alike, with a long list of affiliations to established heavyweights: Badman Press, Betamorph Recordings, Savory Audio, Shift Records, and Filthy Digital to name a few. With an aggressive mixing style, top notch track selection and a knack for knowing how to work the crowd, the quest to hone his skills in the mix is never ending. It is this drive that defines him- both as a performer and behind-the-scenes player. With support from a cult-like following worldwide, Phaded will be delivering the music you’ve been waiting all your life to hear at Smartbar and beyond for years to come.
http://www.fresh-kid.com
http://www.dubstep.fm
http://www.dubfix.com
http://www.phaded.org
Ruckus aka Charlie Bro (Furthersound/Betamorph/Brotown/MTZ) – Chicago,IL
Hailing from the “Windy City”, Ruckus is no newcomer to the game. Deejaying for well over ten years, he has had the chance to open up for everyone from Aphrodite to bands like Swedens’ Little Dragon, Johnny Colt (Bassist from the Black Crows) Dara, Danny the Wildchild and many others. From his early mix tapes put out with Rees Urban and Phantom 45 he has shown how to take people through every style of the genres he plays and keep you locked in wanting more. A master DJ at all styles of music, his skills are uncanny. He has been FurtherSound’s “go to” DJ for all types of events. Whether it’s rocking a crowd of hundreds, to his residencies all over Chicago; Ruckus is a force to be reckoned with. He has recently opened up two shows for HULK and Mark Instinct while playing alongside Borgore, Bombaman and RSK, showing no signs of slowing down. Originally a D&B DJ, he has recently caught the Dubstep virus, and you will find that in his alter ego Charlie Bro. Catch him around under the Ruckus alias and you will find him playing Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Fidget, Dubstep and straight up party tunes all together in one set. Nothing but energy and turn table tricks come out of all of his sets, so don’t be the one to miss him when he rolls through your town. You can find him at virtually every Chicago show, and looks forward to a great 2010. Definitely one to check out on the decks, as he is constantly perfecting his already amazing skills.
http://soundcloud.com/charliebro
http://www.furthersound.com/ruckus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlie-Bro
NAMELOC (Betamorph/Brotown/W.E.Recordings/Kursed) – Chicago, IL
At 22 years old, Chicago Dubstep DJ and Producer NAMELOC (a.k.a. Luke Coleman) is exploding onto the scene with his original brand of beats, high-energy performances, and a track selection that’s guaranteed to rock the party.He has opened for such artists as Noisia, Caspa, and DZ, as well as broadcasted on radio stations such as Bassdrive and Dubstep.fm.
Nameloc continues to evolve his own sound that infuses elements of rnb and hip hop with a dirty dubstep edge. He has released music on Brotown, W.E. Recordings, and Kursed Recordngs. With his unique style of original tracks, and havoc-inducing DJ sets, Nameloc is an up and coming talent that is sure to keep the dancefloor asking for more.
http://soundcloud.com/namelocmusic
MC Anti (Betamorph/Privateer Audio/Jungala) – Chicago, IL
MC ANTI, formerly of Rogue State Collective, now with Betamorph and
Privateer. Anti is a DJ an MC a Producer and a Sound Engineer with more than
ten years in the business. He has performed with some of the biggest names
in drum and bass, including AK 1200, Dara, Spor, Dylan, Limewax, Hive,
Gridlok, Dom and Roland, and many more. His style is like the sound of
tectonic plates scraping together, deep, apocalyptic and violent.
http://www.myspace.com/mcanti
http://www.facebook.com/mcanti
privateeraudio@gmail.com
Undertow (Blindfire/Fifty Foot Robots)
Electro House / Tech-House
Tommy Gunns (Blindfire/Catalytic Souls)
Breaks
Ready (Foundation/Fifty Foot Robots)
Techno
Kid Liquid (Fifty Foot Robots)
Breaks/Drum and Bass/Dubstep
Psychedelic Shoes (Space Age Pimpin’/Real Monster)
http://spaceagepimpin.com
IDM/Psychedelic/Dubstep
Cidlix (Cylab/Space Age Pimpin’/Real Monsters)
http://spaceagepimpin.com
http://cylab.info
Psychedelic Electro/IDM/Dubstep
Automatic Man (Space Age Pimpin’/ UnitOvOne/Dead Presidents/Forced Entry Records)
http://spaceagepimpin.com
http://unitovone.com
http://2girls1cup.com
http://forcedentryrecords.com
Outer Space Music
David Fields (Space Age Pimpin’/Real Monster/Electrolouis.com)
http://spaceagepimpin.com
http://electrolouis.com
Electro / Breaks / Dubstep
Heezy vs. Mohawk (Nasty Rumor/ Electrolouis.com)
http://nastyrumor.info
http://electrolouis.com
http://mohawkcuts.com
Dubstep
Beau LeMaster (Space Age Pimpin’)
http://spaceagepimpin.com
Electro House/Breaks/Dubstep
Emilio Hernandez (Release)
Electro House / Fidget House
Stodd (Blindfire)
Psytrance
Oblivious (Free Agent)
Progressive House
$15 for 21+
$17 for 18+
NO DRESS CODE!!!
The Complex
3511 Chouteau
St. Louis, MO 63103
Timeslots:
Main Stage:
9:30-10:30: Cidlix
10:30-11:30: Nameloc
11:30-12:30: Ruckus aka Charlie Bro w/ MC Anti
12:30-1:30: Phaded
1:30-Close: Metaphase
Bar Stage:
9:00-10:00: Oblivious
10:00-11:00: Heezy vs. Mohawk
11:00-12:00: David Fields
12:00-1:00: Tommy Gunns
1:00-2:00: Stodd
2:00-Close: Psychedelic Shoes
Outside Stage:
9:00-10:00: Beau LeMaster
10:00-11:00: Automatic Man
11:00-12:00: Emilio
12:00-1:00: Undertow
1:00-2:00: Ready
2:00-Close: Kid Liquid
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