From coast to coast and beyond, the electronic music spectrum has shifted radically to the low end, generating ribcage-rattling blasts from the underground on up. Tucked away in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder-Denver-Ft.Collins triangle is the epicenter of this low-frequency onslaught, producing some of the biggest names in the game. At the
Emerging from his own distinct corner of the West Coast electronic music scene, Random Rab offers a powerful and unique contribution to sonic exploration. Often referred to as “The Master of Emotion” his music is patently beautiful and melodic. With diverse influences ranging from trip-hop, classical and Arabic to bass driven compositions, his songs are
DJ Vadim has become well respected as an innovator in a number of areas during his career, “a veteran presence in the DJ community as well as one of the foremost producers in too many communities to count, Vadim is never running out of ideas” (URB Magazine). During a career that is approaching its twentieth
The Flying Skulls are a hard-hitting West Coast production crew that rocks dub-step, live mpc sets, and stage-raging electronic music. The Skulls have made a name for themselves by destroying festival dancefloors and leaving a trail of ecstatic music fans across the US. Since their inception in 2008, their own brand of slippery basslines, crunked out
Colorado’s Octopus Nebula has recently opened up on the scene, impressing audiences far and wide with their new style of music that blends elements of electronic, ambient, downtemps, breakbeat, rock, acid jazz, and ethereal grooves. Originally formed in 2004, the current incarnation coalesced in 2008 and consists of Fleeb Thomas on bass, Robin Bloch on
Comprised of Jerome Forney and Andrew Ribotto, S&G was initially launched as a minimal techno project. The duo continues to evolve their production into all realms of the EDM sphere from house to techno to electro, glitch and 2-stepped drum and bass garage vibes. S&G is pushing out driving and energetic tracks that pair fresh
Among all of the new artists that are entering the world of electronic music you will find one diamond in the rough. Phoseph’s wide range of previous live shows give you just a taste of his versatility that continues to secure his support from the local DJ community in Tucson, Arizona. His song selection is
Blending elements from both the organic world and that of the digital realm, Smokovich creates origional sounds described as audio crystalline soundscapes. With roots in hip hop, breaks, dinosaur quartet jams and drum and bass , he builds an eclectic fusion of harmonies to encourage ethereal visions and promote a sense of cheerful bliss. Smokovich
Originating out of NorCal’s Sonoma County, KYMA is a blend of live musicianship and electronic music production. A soundscape that bridges the worlds of glitch-hop, breakbeat, rock and bass music. With the aid of digital production and the moment to moment improv of live instrumentation, the KYMA crew creates an exploratory sonic environment.
Endoplasmic is a musical collective that takes pride in the freedom they get performing improvisational dance music! Formed out of the desire to keep a dance floor bouncing, Endoplasmic has been going strong since 2003, making improvisation the key element. Several players have jammed or been a part of endo over the years, and the
When eclectic DJ and Bikiniwax Records’ founder Corbin Dooley recently began writing songs for a forthcoming EP, he looked for inspiration in Tucson. Dubstep power duo Squarzan’s Thomas B, as well as energetic fast rising prodigy Phoseph are contributing key studio elements to Dooley’s blender of style. With minimalist splashes of Kruder & Dorfmeister, as
Tucson, Arizona DJ Toby Roberts is known for his technically proficient mixing which takes the audience on a musical journey. Although his programming is focused on utilizing harmonic and emotional cues, his sound still invites the listener to move. In other words: equally inspiring in the headphones as on the dance floor. He can be
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