December 2010
25 posts
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BassCase
BassCase is one of Vancouver Island’s talented up and coming DJs! It is always refreshing when someone new comes into the scene full on with passion and love for music!
Why is your name BassCase?
I’ve heard (some) people pronounce it Bass Case, as in the fish.. Its Bass as in Bassbin. I chose the name, and was given shit by a DJ friend of mine. Apparently names are to be given,...
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GARETH!
Gareth is one of the super ravers of the Vancouver Island Scene! He recently got to accompany Veela on her Red Carpet Hollywood adventure. He is a great supporter of the purple one. I wanted to interview a partier of the scene and he is perfect for that:
What do you love about the rave scene? I love the people (for the most part) nice, open and who are happy just to dance and get to know...
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AFRO MONK
I recently starting posting on Glitch Hop Forum and wanted to interview some people from it! Here is an interview with Afro Monk:
For the readers, tell us a bit about who Afro Monk is.
Afro Monk is one of my music aliases. I’m actually considering on taking up a different alias for production. Afro Monk is this persona I’ve created in the glitch-hop community. When I’m in...
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Frederik Mooij Ft. Sue Cho - Creatures Of The...
Wicked lounge/vocal house remixed by one of my favorite people!
Frederik Mooij Ft. Sue Cho - Creatures Of The Night (Jon-E Industry Remix) CLIP by joneindustry
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ill-esha - tron - purple legacy
Check out this wicked boot by ill-esha! Sexy bass and haunting synths. YUM!
Tron - Purple Legacy by ill-esha
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WES BEANZ
(Photo by Charlotte Dobre)
WES BEANZ is by far one of my favorite DJs and producers. This especially goes for when he tags with Xavier as W.A.X. You can get tired and feel like you danced all night just by watching them. However, You won’t likely get tired of seeing them play as you never know what might happen when W.A.X takes on the decks.
Wes has been pushing boundaries with his...
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Veela - Debut EP - Prelude
December 17 2010 Veela played a GREAT DJ set at Hush nightclub! Everyone went crazy as soon as she went on. Her Debut EP Prelude is a non stop musical journey through six original songs and two remixes
BUY THE EP
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(ALBUM DESIGN DONE BY OFSTORMS CREATIVE STUDIOS)
Circa 1620 - A beautiful electro infused ballad. A very relatable sing a long with words that create...
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OKIBI
Chris aka Okibi is one of Victoria’s leading DJs and producers. Playing a unique blend of dub, dnb or whatever he feels like.
Where does your name ‘Okibi’ come from?
Okibi is Japanese for ‘blazing fire’. I picked it up years ago and I guess it stuck.
What led you into the world of DJing?
Watching DJ Krush on TV as a kid was a big eye opener. That got me into...
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Errick Hall - EPOCH PORTFOLIOS
I have had a couple friends work with Errick, the creator of EPOCH PORTFOLIOS and that is how I found out about his photography. I checked out his work and absolutely loved it!
Check out my interview with Errick:
What first attracted you to taking pictures?
I have been asked this before but its been difficult for me to pin point the exact moment. I have, as far back as I remember, had a...
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Vespers - Put Down The Gun EP
Check out Vespers latest EP “Put Down The Gun” on beatport on the Pop + Lock label.
My favorite is “Bubbles In The Jungle”
Two amazing originals and an epic remix by ill-ehsa. Here is the title track of the EP:
Vespers - Put Down the Gun feat. MC Vex (Original mix) by Vespers
Buy on Beatport
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SIGNAL
Signal is one of the leading DJs/producers of Vancouver island. His style and energy help expand the ears of any eager listener.
How did you get into the rave scene//When did you first start to DJ?
My obsession with electronic music started when I saw the movie Hackers which had a great soundtrack. I watched the movie over and over just to hear the music, even fast forwarding between the...
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Remix Projects
seanvance: I will be glitching up this great breakbeat tune!
The Music by seanvance
Brandy and Monica: A breakbeat take on a classic from two old queens in the pop scene.
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Jolene|Promoter
Vancouver Island Promoter Jolene of Kittah Munha has put on some of best shows on the Island. Her notorious “November Rain” parties brought the ravers outdoors for most of them! Nothing better then seeing hundreds of people dance outside in November. She picks a great line up of DJs and always wants everyone to have a great time. Jolene cares about the scene and especially for the...
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Charlotte Dobre(Photographer/Vocalist)
I recently heard the track “Cheater” by Wes Beanz that feature’s Charlotte’s vocals. I thought the vocals were alluring and mesmerizing. A great fit with a wonderful dnb track. I often see my friends featured in her beautiful photos and decided to reach out for an interview!
What did you like about working with Wes Beanz?
The man is a genius. He took my worst a Capella...
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Deep Strut : Remixed - Automation - Kill For Fun
Check out this killer tune made by my friend Adam aka Deep Strut.
The Automation - Kill For Fun (DeepStruts Funkstep Rmx) by DeepStrut
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Realeyez
Lisa is a great DJ and quickly becoming a great producer as well! Her DJ sets are worthy of any dance floor. Take any chance to see this girl play music! She will make you move and sweat like no other!
What first attracted you to the rave scene and DJing? Music has always been a huge part of my life. I was attracted to the scene only because that’s the path the music i enjoyed was...
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Veela - "Applejacks" DJ Mix
A beautiful trance mix blended with some electro. A great flow and track progression make this a mix you will not want to pass up on!
Veela - “APPLEJACKS” DJ MIX by veelabeats
Check out a recent post for more on Veela!
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J Gouda Metric Remix
Hey everyone please take some time to check out J Gouda’s Remix of “Gold Gun Girls” by Metric
Listen and Vote: Here
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VEELA
(PHOTO BY OF STORMS)
Veela is the up and coming electro pop sensation ready to take the reins of every dance floor. She is also a wicked DJ! Veela proves that anyone can use the crossfader and mix genres on the mixer called “Life”. I have been told her live sets never disappoint with a blend of electro, house, breaks, or whatever the mood asks for. Boundaries and rules mean nothing...
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Christoph Maitland
The first time I saw Christoph DJ was at an outdoor party a few years back on Vancouver Island. I remember I was about to leave the stage when he played an amazing track (I can’t remember what it was) and was glued to the stage he was playing on. I asked Jared( the guy running the stage) who he was because I thought he was a great DJ. Jared never did tell me his name. Around that time I I...
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Rennie Foster
Rennie is one of the pioneers of the Vancouver Island rave scene. I finally got to see him do his thing live at VEMF 2010. His track “Devil’s Water” still remains to be a favorite a mine. He is always willing to teach others about music! He has especially helped me learn and find many great things involving house music.
Interview with Rennie:
What first drew you to the...
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Jesse (PARKOUR)
Jesse is a self taught master acrobat! The world is his playground and nothing stops the force that is JESSE!
When did you first start learning to flip?
Parkour is an aspect of what I practice, but not entirely. For now lets just say acrobatics of all types are my forte. I first started teaching myself acrobatics at about the age of 15, beginning with some simple backflips, frontflips and...
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BUSTA!
Canada got a really awesome treat this past summer when Busta came to our little country. He fit right in with many people (especially the Vancouver Island crew)
Even before I met him he was great and gave me feedback on my music when I first starting out. Here is an interview with Busta:
What first attracted to you dance music and DJing?
Oh man, you want me to pinpoint that shit? I can...
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Briden
Briden moved to my old town (Victoria, BC) a few years back! He is an all around awesome person. Great DJ sets and events among the great things he does for the scene. He has a welcoming attitude and always wants everyone to have a great time.
Here is the interview with Briden:
What first attracted you to becoming a DJ?
I was putting on house parties when I was 13. I’d go collect...
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Lori J. Ward
I remember meeting Lori at Soundwave 2006 while she was hanging out with my brother. At the time I was very new so I actually did not know she was a DJ(let alone an international known DJ!). I love her obvious passion for her art and her live shows are not something to be missed!
Here is a little interview with Lori:
How has your style progressed since you first started DJing?
Yes, it...