Clutches and Specters - Blacklisted by CLUTCHES
Clutches is side project from my pal Kozee. Upbeat Future Garage vibes. Free download.
Friday, 21 October 2011
Clutches & Specters - Blacklisted
Clutches and Specters - Blacklisted by CLUTCHES
Clutches is side project from my pal Kozee. Upbeat Future Garage vibes. Free download.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
BASSLACED TOMORROW NIGHT! JME, TODDLA T & JOKER HEADLINE >> CABLE. GET DARKER in room 2.
Basslaced prove that they're squarely in the heavyweight category of clubnights with a knockout line-up tomorrow night. They've supercharged the billing with a surprise addition of Boy Better Know frontman JME, and making dreams come true with a Mixcloud DJ competition. The only place to be this Friday is Cable.
JME
JOKER
TODDLA T
MENSAH
KROMESTAR
Get Darker takes the helm this time in Room 2. We're DJ'ing, alongside Tru:Tek, Kear, Harikiri and others.
For this month's Basslaced podcast, they've whipped up a guest mix from Dismantle. Click on the picture for track info and download link.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
TONIGHT! LNUK Party at XOYO
Our pals Lo Note are having the first of a series of 'Simple City' bashes tonight at YOXO. They're celebrating their first relesae as a record label, Sampler EP Vol. 1.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
TOWELIE GET LOW PODCAST NO.1
In the first of our upcoming podcast series, Towelie beautifully blends a plethora of electric tracks. Over 1 hour of exquisite food for the ears, Towelie's DJ'ing skills create an impressive dish.
Sit back, relax, and gorge.
DJ Hazard - Mr Happy (Brimmer's Moombahton Remix)
DJ Hazard & Distorted Minds - Mr Happy (Brimmer's Moombahton Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD by Brimmer
I've been dropping this track recently in my sets. It's hilarious and awesome and free. Let us know of any other credible Moombahton remixes. Diamonds in the rough!
I've been dropping this track recently in my sets. It's hilarious and awesome and free. Let us know of any other credible Moombahton remixes. Diamonds in the rough!
Monday, 10 October 2011
VIERS EXCLUSIVE MIX + INTERVIEW
Viers is one of the best new artists Get Low has stumbled across in months. His productions float from bass music to house to future garage and as we've said before, Viers' productions are drenched with a sheen of understated cool and a clipped professionalism.
His new track 'Werk' gets busy with the wonky sub-bass and click clack of percussion.
Viers - Werk by VIERS
Whilst '2k8' goes in on Old School Garage flavours from back in the day.
Viers - 2k8 by VIERS
We're thrilled to present a brand spanking exclusive mix from Viers for Get Low.
You can download the mix from Soundcloud too.
Not only that, he's even spared the time to answer our itching questions! Fresh.
What's up? What are you doing right this second?
Other than doing this, I'm having a mint tea and listening over a new EP to see if it is finalised.
How would you describe your sound?
I'd say it has mixed elements, mostly ties in with the "Future Garage" movement, but it has definitely house-y and juke-esque elements.
Viers - Obsolete by VIERS
Do you feel you've reached your signature sound yet, something definably 'Viers'?
I'm still spreading my wings, I think right this moment its all about the 808 bass and the rhythmic pulse, but I'm sure I'll evolve more in the future. I think even if my sound seems to drastically change there will still be some elements from the music I'm making now. Guessing that is what "Viers" is.
What artists do you feel influence your music within electronic music?
Oof! Too many to name individually. I'd say right now people like Addison Groove, Pearson Sound, Modeselektor, Jamie Grind, Metronomy, The Black Ghosts and Jitset.
The recent revival of great Grime music from the likes of the Butterz crew has really caught my attention. But also the likes of Kraftwerk who are probably one of the biggest inspirations and influence, even so I try not to let all these artists sway how I make my music (try!).
Viers - Kaiser by VIERS
You seem pretty versatile. 'Werk' has got some serious footwork elements, 'Spasm' is decidedly Funky, and you're dabbling with some future garage bits too. Do you have to get into a different frame of mind when producing different genres or is it all "bass music" to you? Target, the 1Xtra presenter from that radio interview calls you a Dubstep producer! Surely not?
I think "Dubstep" has become more than the original kick on 1 and snare on 3 with a bit of sub bass, it's a defining moment so it seems strange it has almost become a "dirty word". Most if not all of my music hold elements of "Dubstep" in it, without being overly obvious. I'm sure you could pick a few influences in my tracks like "Night". To cut it short, I'd say that the "Future Garage" sound is a mash of Dubstep,
Viers - Sophia by VIERS
Any artists or DJs you've seen live or in the club that made a serious impression on you?
Well recently I went to see Ben UFO and Four Tet, probably the most amazing mixing I have ever seen, especially for full vinyl DJs. Before I went to see them I said that I didn't like DJing, they changed my opinion quite fast!
Free download of 'Rihanna - Who's that Chick (Viers remix) - 320!
Describe to me your production process. Do you lock yourself in your room without distraction, hop on lots of different ideas, or do you antagonise laboriously over each track? Do you work isolated late into the night or is it quite a breezy affair. Elaborate.
As sad as it sounds I'm quite an isolated person anyway, I tend to stick in my room till about 12pm-4am with lights off speakers on. In my production process I think the lack of light helps you hear, if I'm in a fully lit room I feel like I'm in the wrong environment to listen to most of my tunes. I don't use really any hardware and most of my music is trial and error, I rarely sit down and think "oh I want to make this kind of track in this kind of genre", I start with something small and let it grow in front of me.
What other up and coming artists would you tip for us to check out?
Geez haha, too many once again? Crimson from Canada is being too sick recently, vibing on ol'skool Dubstep and ambient 2-step, gets better with ever production! Also the likes of Eclectic, iO and Tanka.
Viers - Dust Of The Record by VIERS
Who'd you love to collaborate on a track with?
I've been wanting to do with Crimson for a long time, but if this is anyone in the world I'd have to say a draw betwen metronomy, Jitset and The Black Ghosts.
You've recently had a release out on L2S Recordings, congratulations! They've got to be the premier Future Garage label.
Thanks! Whistla is debatably the first person to coin the phrase "Future Garage", it is quite an honour! I don't think there are that many "dedicated" Future Garage label's, making L2S very important to developing the scene. Apart from that working with garage legend Duncan Powell was quite an experience, love his remix, takes takes a very nice twist on the original.
Your Spacial Mix 002 for us is sick. Is that the kind of thing we could expect from a live DJ set from you in the club?
I'd say its as good and expection people are going to get for a while, I won't be playing out until probably late next year when I get everything sorted!
I'm trying to put together a "live" set, it will be done on my laptop but I might intergrate my vinyl into it somehow, I want to make the DJ set more original I suppose. Also I wouldn't want to bore the crowd with "Future Garage" all night, I'd throw in a few ol'skool bits.
Viers - Grrl by VIERS
What future releases or developments from Viers can we look forward to?
I'm working on a 8 track EP for Waaga Records, also Sophia is due out on Subdepth at some point in time... can't be very specific because I don't know much!
A live set will be coming soon, I'll try to get round the UK at some point in time but everything is a bit up in the air at the moment, can't say much haha!
You can buy Viers' latest release 'NIGHT' on L2S Recordings today at Juno Download.
Viers - Night/Night (Duncan Powell Remix) [L2S Recordings Out 10th October] by VIERS
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Get Low interview with Elijah Butterz
The Get Low blog caught up with Butterz label boss and Rinse's young grime upstart Elijah to talk about his upcoming Rinse: 17 Compilation CD alongside partner in crime Skilliam. It's an interesting insight into the mentality behind composing a mix CD, read it!
How did you go about selecting the tracks? Did you want to represent the scene as it is right now or make it a more of a classics collection?
The tracks really selected themselves. They are mainly tracks we have heard from the first loop, draft and idea, and we have seen them become great pieces of music over time and essential parts of our set, and as releases on our label. They are all tracks made in the last year or so, along with a few recent bits. The only classic is 'Ghetto Kyote' which is one of our favourite grime tracks ever, that has really stood the test of time. I think it is pretty much what we will sound like when you hear us play ou too, I think that was important to do that as we don't play out that much.
Did you have any issues with licensing any of the tunes you selected, and did that hamper your choices?
All the tracks were made by our musical friends so it was really straight forward. We were involved in making a lot of the music happen like Starkey and Trim - This Ain't Me, P Money - Boo You, Royal-T and Terror Danjah's collab, so it was the best place for those to get heard.
Did Rinse let you do your own thing or did they play a part in the music direction and style of the mix?
They gave us the freedom to do what we wanted, I think if they had to tell us what to do, it wouldn't have meant we were the right guys for the job. We had a few months to think about we were going to do it, so certain tracks we didn't pla much so they remain special on the CD.
What kind of grime mix-tapes have inspired this CD? Has there been any DJs that have informed your selection and mixing style? Slimzee is a big reference point for a lot of Grime DJs.
When I started I was lacking inspiration from other Grime DJs if I'm honest, and that has fueled my motivation to get to this point I guess. Plastician had a CD on the Rinsessions tape pack that I loved, and that is the closest thing I can compare this to. Most other mixes are with an MC or a crew, or have other genres old and new mixed in. We kept it grime, 2011/2012. You will struggle to find anything else like that at the moment.
When we talked to Jackmaster about his Fabric mix he admitted he was very nerveous about putting a mix out there on such a pedestal and getting it scrutinized by so many. Do you feel similar?
To me it is a documentation of my first two years on Rinse. If we haven't entertained you at any point over the last two years and you don't like it, then that's fair. I see it is as for the people that have been entertained, staying up late to listen, downloading the podcasts and coming to the shows and generally supporting the label and its artists. It won't turn me into a high profile DJ, especially because I don't play across the board music. As long as those people who have been following enjoy it, I don't care to be honest. I wish I had a CD from certain eras of DJs I used to follow. Most of the admiration I have for my DJ peers is just based on memories of sitting indoors listening to them on radio or catching them in a rave. Having something them on my shelf alongside all my other musical heroes would be a beautiful thing. So many DJs from pirates in the last 15 years that have been forgotten because of the lack of documenting through CDs and no radio podcasts, even though they played vital roles in all the music scenes we have now developing.
And finally, what's your favourite mix of yours or Skilliam's on the CD?
From the beginning bit to the end.
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Thursday, 6 October 2011
The Vice Guide to the Congo > PART 1
If there's one thing we love here at Get Low HQ, it's Vice documentaries. They rock. I've shown nearly everyone the Vice Guide to Liberia, and the fact they managed to secretly capture enough footage to create a whole documentary INSIDE North Korea is plainly hardcore.
Vice head to the Democratic Republic of Congo to see what the deal is with all the conflict minerals. The country is rife with strife but also hold 80% of the world's supply of a mineral that is required in nearly every mobile phone and computer.
It's this demand for technology in the modern world which is fuelling the country's violence.
You can watch the whole series HERE.
Vice's journalism is second the none. Get on this.
- @dashgetlow
Thursday, 29 September 2011
FOUND Launch Party >> HIDDEN
Event description:
"Justin Martin represents Claude Von Stroke's Dirtybird label and officially opens FOUND this Friday, bring all sounds of house, bass and his very own hybrid of the two to an extended 3 hour set!
Instra:mental join with a style that sits in the realms of D&B, Techno, Electro and Hip-Hop. T.Williams supports with his mixture of of UK House & Garage.
A1 Bassline brings Tighten Up Records label mates Kavsrave and Alfie as well as Garage era leaders, Dem 2 to celebrate their 1st Birthday! Deadly Rhythm Soundsystem take to the remaining arch to supply us with all the best in current bass music."
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Samurai FM exclusive mix ft. CYANTIFIC
Cyantific pulls out a great mix dodging the Drum & Bass and storming an exclusive alternative set for Samurai FM. He's one of the best DJs in underground music hands down, regularly working 3 deck sets LIKE ITS NUFFIN. Solid picks.
Saturday, 24 September 2011
GET LOW SUNDAY SESSIONS vs BELOW THE LINE >> LOCK TAVERN >> 2ND OCTOBER
Get Low is back to take control of Camden's own Lock Tavern once again on Sunday 2nd October. We're signing off the week in style with an array of musical delights topped off with a mean roast, cheap beverages and an evening BBQ.
As always, we've put together a tasty line-up and we've also teamed up with Below The Line who bring their DJ squad who tore up the Outlook Beach parties at Outlook Festival, but are also helping us stream and record the entire thing live on their highly anticipated site.
LINE-UP
ILL BLU
This has been a long time coming and we're proud to finally be hosting Rinse FM stalwarts Def1 and Jreel. This is funky as it should be done.
JAMES FOX
Deep bass driven music is the name of the game, a subscape where Mr Fox excels. Pushing his sound from Dubstep to recent future house sounds, come and get absorbed for a special Sunday set.
NIGHTOWL
We've crossed paths with Nightowl a few times in the past year and he always impresses. Effortlessly slaying dancefloors and pulling out tune after tune from an Alladin's cave of a racord bag, this will be an absolute treat.
Check out his most recent mix:
NightOwlMix#06 AUG11 Redux by NightOwl
WACHS LYRICAL
Producer/DJ/Promoter, Liam seems to breathe the industry. With a strong belief that you can't pigeon-hole music by basic genres, come get a masterclass from Wachs before he returns to the US to complete his schooling of our trans-atlantic cousins.
**Wachs Lyrical absolutely smashed the Outlook Festival beach parties. Killer DJ! **
Electric Sound Stage 002 August 16th by Wachs Lyrical
D-RAIL
With a new found passion for Moombahton and Dancehall, make sure you get down early to catch the Get Low regular in action.
MOOMBAHTON! MIX 2011 by D-RAIL
DUBLOKE & STICKIE DAVID
The two masterminds behind Below The Line. Keep an eye on this lot, with the launch of Below The Line TV on its way, big things to come.
Dubloke in the Basement by Yeti in the Basement
GET LOW CARTEL & MADBOY ZIMBA
You know how we do it and you absolutely love it you shlaaaags.
Oh by the way...
The first 10 people who tweet "#GETLOWroasts" get a legendary Lock Tavern sunday roast for only a fiver! Trust us, they're something special.
- @dashgetlow
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