Post 17: Excision!

This Friday, Excision will be playing a make-up show for a 2500 party that got shut down about a month ago. This party will be ONLY 1500 people... ONLY? I thought 800 people was huge for this scene... and then he goes and headlines two MASSIVE parties. It's really unbelievable and I must say I love the Calgary dubstep scene! So incredible.

Alright so if you have read my previous posts you know that the first time I saw excision, I didn't even know who he was. It was my first ever big dubstep show, and he opened up for Caspa. I remember sitting in the booths waiting for Caspa thinking this guy is really good. He is slaying it! Anyways, I never really knew anything about him other than a couple songs...

Apex-Nowhere to Run(Excision+Datsik Remix)

Excision-Force(feat Noiz)*youtube

...until I walk into the village Saturday night in 2009, put my earplugs in and march to the front of the speakers. Truth be told I had no idea what songs were being played other than a few that I could recognize, but the movement of the crowd and the overall intense experience that night is something I'll never forget. It wasn't until he released his shambhala mix a few weeks later, that I truly appreciated what an amazing dj/producer this guy was. Not only does he go seemlessly from dubstep to dnb and back a couple times, he packs 90 minutes with 49 songs! guy is constantly mixing, blending, switching and keeps it sounding so fresh the entire 90 minutes. So crazy! Not only that but 19 of the 49 tunes are his! AND like 80% of them are released on his label Rottun Records! Something unheard of from a North American DJ, let alone a guy from Canada. Yes, Excision! Prob the top Dubstep artist in the world, or close to is Canadian! Shed a tear, coz he has put Canadian dubstep and all of our crazy fans ON THE MAP! Anyways, check out his 2008 mix, and his brand new 2010 mix here:

2008

2010

And here are a couple of his tunes:

Excision, Datsik- Swagga

Noisia-No Holds Barred(Excision Remix)

Excision-Darkness(feat Subvert)

Excision & DZ-Yin Yang EP *first release on the brand new Ex7 Records

Lil Wayne-A Milli(Excision and Datsik Remix)*youtube

Well, thats all I got for now, excision is fuckin sick and I'm excited as hell to see him on Friday. Be easy friends! See you at the show!

Post 15: Tripstep

Hey peeps,

Got some itch for tripstep. Broad genre including anything that trips you the fuck out and doesn't quite make sense musically. My top3 artists and some of their material to follow.


ESKMO! I freakin love this cat. He's got sooooo many tunes that are so crazy original and freaky as fuck, production quality thats out of this world, with deep hard hitting bass. It's unmatchable in my mind. If you like the tripstep, check him out! He's coming to Calgary with Beats Antique in October. More details to follow.... check out dis tune and mix by the Don of tripstep: :::ESKMO::: :)

Eskmo-Land and Bones*you can notice that he cuts a beat out during parts of this song. It's so crazy how he makes it work somehow.

Eskmo Brainfeeder Mix *click on the picture to download this amazing mix. Although I do not promote drug use. This mix blew my mind on K one night. It somehow tells a story in your brain. However drugs are illegal and I in no way endorse them! Hope I'm allowed to say this?


Flying Lotus! Even though FlyLo is technically trip-hop he spans all genres and is such a genius that he couldn't not be on my list. The first time I heard about this guy was during the Olympics in Vancouver, my friend Devon convinced me to come and experience something crazy. I decided to pound back some shitake mushrooms right before, which probably wasn't the smartest idea, but definitely made the experience more intense for sure! During his live performance their were screens playing the most f'd up videos you have ever seen! People dying and gore all over the place, it was quite fucked, not to mention that his djing style is like none other. It's like its never on beat but then hits you in the teeth with a pounding rhythm... but then never quite makes sense. It's f'n crazy and I would recommend that everyone see this man at least once in their lifetime. I will always remember it! So nuts. Anyways this man is a genius and you all should check him out. He's got brains, swagger, and a lot of flare!

FlyLo Essential mix on BBC radio1

Flying Lotus-Massage Situation


Last but not least: Amon Tobin! I saw Amon Tobin at Motion Notion in 2009 and his set was so weird that I actually left an hour through because I was so confused and tired mentally. He is a mastermind of beats, and he definitely cultured me in a number of different styles. I am finally starting to realize why he headlined that musicfest and why so many people are in love with his tunes! Check his website for mixes and info on this great artist!

Eskamon(Eskmo and Amon Tobin) - Fine Objects* Nutty tune!

Amon Tobin-Slowly

Well enough of the trippy shit, a new tune for my heavy dubstep fans!

Eddie K-Serial Killer

Happy Thanksgiving!!! cold turkey time! DNB chune: Cold Turkey

Post 14: Borgore!

Brrrrrrrrap!

Borgore, I have been waiting so so so long to see this guy perform. Ever since my friend jelly made me sit on the floor and listen to guided relaxation dub. I have been hooooooked. He is over the top heavy with mayhem in every tune. Even with his less intense productions Borgore brings the heat. The man has a serious brain on him, and is gonna be gracing the 200 lucky folks who get their hands on tickets for Hifi Nov 6th! Anyways check him out, here are some tunes!

Borgore-Act Like a Ho

Borgore-Goto Bed VIP

Borgore-One Step Ahead

Borgore-Kinder Surprise ft. Tomba * youtube the original kinder surprise, IMO it's way betta :)

Passion Pit-Sleepyhead(Borgore Remix)

Borgore's Most Hated Mix

And, a new doctor P tune that rusko dropped:
Blame-Star(Doctor P remix)

Thats it thats all, much love dubsteppahs!

Promotion!

Hey guys,

I want everyone to know the amazing shows that are coming up! I love this city's surplus of awesomeness.... when it comes to dubstep anyways.

TONIGHT!$#&%@&%#&^$(@
That's right on a Monday, because he is fuckin awesome like that.... RUSKO
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Rusko-Jahova*just in case you haven't heard of this dubfreak already. TOO excited for this one!
If there are still tickets available:$25

Friday, October 15th: Subculture Make-up show
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Excision, Evol Intent, Subvert, and Spiral Architects?!?!?!?! this night is gonna be crazy :) o yeah and it's 8 dollars for a ticket!?!?!?! I<3 PK
Evol Intent-Middle of the Night

Thursday, October 21st: Dubstomp ft. Le Poisson Fou, Dubstallion, Hunch, and one hlaf of the Night Pandas
I am beginning my monthly residency with Soda night club Oct 21st, I'll be throwing shows every third thursday of the month. :::))) Gonna be grimey as hell, come party it up n Calgary's oldest nightclub... for real, the soda is the longest running night club in Calgary... love it! Free cover and cheap drinks, free dubs and free hugs... gonna be a great night!

Saturday, October 23rd: BassFace#3 ft. Vaski
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One of rottun's heavy bass-slingers, Vaski will be melting faces all night! Bassface series continues and is guaranteed to have one of the phattest sound systems you have heard! I will be throwing down an opening set for this one as well, to pound riddims for yo chests!
Vaski-Might like you better
Ticket:$18

Friday, October 29th: Halloween special @ Modern Math ft. all local bass-slingas
Sure to be a fun night, with sweaty bass and yummy drums. rinseout.com crew will come heavy on this one!

Saturday, October 30th: Fright Night ft. DJ Hype
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The biggest drum'n'bass event to hit Calgary in a long time! 1500 capacity at flames central, $35

Sunday, October 31st: Secret Halloween show, details TBA!

Saturday, November 6th: BORGORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is going to be the show of my life. Borgore was a big part of the reason why I am into dubstep now, his step is heavier than anyone's in dubstep! shock value out the nuts on this one. One issue though. The show is at HIFI, which means only 200 people will be able to witness this EPIC night. Tickets are only $15 and are surely to sellout retarded quick. Don't wait!
Borgore-Ice cream

Saturday, November 13: Beats Antique w/ special guest Eskmo
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I am personally so stoked for this show. These guys played snowblower fest last year at olympic plaza, they made huge waves with their set at shambhala this year and are coming back to bring their rich sounds. It's not my usual heavy dubstep feel, but rather very organic and beautiful sounding, with some of the craziest instruments you've ever seen or heard. ALSO, I have a weird obsession with ESKMO. His trippy minimal style is so unique that I hate calling it minimal, because it is so beyond minimal, he is in a league of his own. If you enjoy psychadelics, you will have your mind blown by this guys all original sets. AND, he just released an album...
Ticket:$23

November 19: Surprise SUpreme hustle and PK collab. stay tuned for details!!!!!

Friday, November 26th***NOT TO BE MISSED
Bassnectar!!! @ symons valley ranch
$30 tix probably gonna go upto $50 or sixty by the time this one rolls around.

Wednesday, December 8th: Adam F @ radiopark music room
Adam F will be stopping in for a date with Poisson Fou on his North American tour!
Tickets:$13

Friday, December 10th: Dub Circus #2: ft. Cookie Monsta and DZ

Going to be a fun few months! :)