Om Unit is in the midst of his debut North American tour, already having blessed Cali and currently trekking through the PacNW and Canada before heading out East. You can catch him tonight at Groove Suite Lounge in Portland alongside Danny Corn and tomorrow night in Vancouver with vancity staples Taal Mala & Max Ulis. He recently released a free download from his 2tall moniker on his Soundcloud which you can snag below:
This month, Bristol badboy Joker hits the states for his debut US/Canadian tour alongside MC Nomad. It's near impossible to go to a party right now and not hear one of his tunes bubbling over a soundsystem. Whether it's DJs still rinsing out his Hyperdub and Kapsize releases or newer unreleased tunes like 'Tron' and 'My Trance Girl' forthcoming on his debut full-length album, his music continues to mash up the dance worldwide. When everyone from the likes of Skream, Mala, Headhunter, Appleblim, Starkey, and kode9 are all supporting your music...you're doing something right. Don't miss out.
It's about that time of the year again where us North Americans rejoice and get to reap the benefits of WMC and Coachella and the subsequent DJ tours that lead up to and follow both events. Brace yourselves for some serious bass in the place this Spring.
CROOKERS
Apr 9 2009 8:00P KOOL HAUS Toronto, Ontario
Apr 10 2009 8:00P WEBSTER HALL New York
Apr 11 2009 8:00P CONGRESS THEATER Chicago
Apr 12 2009 8:00P CELEBRITIES Vancouver
Apr 15 2009 8:00P MEZZANINE San Francisco, California
Apr 16 2009 8:00P THE ODGEN Denver, Colorado
Apr 17 2009 8:00P MYST Phoenix, Arizona
Apr 18 2009 8:00P COACHELLA Indio, California
JACK BEATS
Mar 13 2009 8:00P Studio B w/Drop The Lime + T&B DJ’s NYC, New York
Mar 14 2009 8:00P Pharoah’s Lost Kingdom w/Nadastrom Redlands, California
Mar 16 2009 8:00P tba w/AC slater Orlando, Florida
Mar 18 2009 8:00P Holocene Portland, Oregon
Mar 19 2009 8:00P The Church w/AC Slater Denver, Colorado
Mar 20 2009 8:00P AMonly show @Beauty Bar (SXSW) Austin, Texas
Mar 24 2009 8:00P The Arena Hollywood/LA, California
Mar 25 2009 8:00P Craze Bass sessions (WMC) Miami, Florida
RUSKO
Feb 17 2009 8:00P NYC, TBA
Feb 18 2009 8:00P Los Angeles, CA w/ AC Slater, 12th Planet
Mar 15 2009 8:00P Asheville, NC
Mar 19 2009 8:00P Boulder, CO
Mar 20 2009 8:00P San Francisco, CA
Mar 21 2009 8:00P Portland, OR
Mar 28 2009 8:00P WMC Miami, FL
We'll be sure to keep you posted when more details are made available. Check back for official dates for ShyFX, Benny Page, Will Bailey, Andy C and others soon.
Coming off the recent buzz of their newly released and critically acclaimed album 'London Zoo' on Ninja Tune and overcoming VISA issues that prevented the Bug's Live debut performance at club Love this past July; everything is now sorted for their first North American tour. Warrior Queen, Flowdan, and the Bug coming to a city near you this fall, get ready.
you can find the Pitchfork review for London Zoo HERE
DATES:
09/19 Nelson, BC: TBA 09/20 Vancouver, BC: Open Studios 09/21 Edmonton, AB: The Pawn Shop 09/26 Los Angeles, CA: TBA 09/27 San Francisco, CA: Club Six 09/28 Seattle, WA: Neumos 09/30 Portland, OR: Rotture 10/01 Montreal, QC: Academy Club 10/03 New York, NY: Love 10/04 Boston, MA: Great Scott
A1:Filth B1:If You Know A2:Simple City B2:One For The Heads Who Remember A3:Fick B3:Love Dont Come Easily
Upcoming North American dates:
August 1st: Laundry Bar Miami, FL w/ Hatcha August 2nd: Knitting Factory NYC, NY August 3rd: Mad Decent Mausoleum Philly, PA w/ Diplo August 6th: Nectar Lounge Seattle, WA w/ Roommate August 7th: The Crown Room Portland, OR August 10th: Shambhala Music Festival Salmo, BC w/ Rusko, Excision, Max Ulis
Rinse.fm resident DJ Chef is heading across the pond for his debut U.S. performances this Spring. Last night, he made his official debut at the Shift. monthly in Seattle and will pinball around the continent before heading back east to finish up his stateside stint at the DubWar 3rd Year Anniversary Party with DJs Skream and Cyrus.
05/31 Los Angeles, CA: Smog Sessions w/ 12th Planet & 6blocc 06/05 San Francisco, CA: Brap Dem One Year Anniversary @ Holy Grail w/ DZ 06/06 Chicago, IL: Lava 06/07 Vancouver, BC: Lighta! 06/14 Montreal, QC: There Will Be Dubs 06/20 New York, NY: Love: Dub War Three Year Anniversary w/ Skream & Cyrus Chef Rinse.fm archives
Originally aired on MAH's Radio1 show on the BBC this March, Rusko's Cockney Knees Up mix illustrates his dancefloor-oriented, torque-heavy live sound. Starting with a Dkay remix, Rusko then weaves in and out of his yet-to-be released material while also finding time to throw in tunes from fellow Dub Police label mates Caspa and Unitz. The mix also features the collaborative effort between Rusky and Buraka Som Sistema, who also have a Cockney Thug remix set for release this summer on the Cockney Thug EP alongside remixes from Caspa and Scratch Perverts. The mix ends triumphantly with "Soundguy Is My Target," the huge horn laden summer anthem with vocals from Lutan Fyah. "Soundguy" will find official release later this year on Rusko's 'Babylon Vol. 2' along with "Moanerz" and "Mr Chips."
# Dkay – Fire (Rusko electro mix) # Rusko – Period # Rusko – Breezeblock Ravers # Unitz – The Drop # Benga – Bengas OH his Head # Rusko – Get Ya Cockout (Princess VIP) # Rusko – Mr Muscle # Rusko – Moanerz # Rusko – Mo Go Gadget Rusko # Caspa – Marmite # Rusko – Jahova # Marcus Visionary – Flying dubs # Buraka and Rusko – Jumpup # Skream – Murderer instrumental # Rusko – Mr Chips # Lutan Fyah and Rusko – Soundguy is my Target # Rusko – Soundguy special DOWNLOAD
