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BIGGER THAN BARRY PRESENTS MAD DECENT

Dave — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:46:09 +0000

For the first time in its Illustrious History MAD DECENT is coming to Birmingham on Saturday the 23rd May. The hands and minds behind some of the freshest sounds around including BLAQSTARR, RYE RYE, CROOKERS, RUSKO, FAKE BLOOD and so many more, are taking over THE CUSTARD FACTORY for a night and BIGGER THAN BARRY are their hosts.

Over the last few years Diplo has become a household name amongst the musically savvy. His remixes have donned every dancefloor worth donning. He picks up acclaim from everyone: Annie Mac loves him, Switch is creating a new sound with him (Hold tight Major Laser). Them 2 are also teaming up with Rusko to bring you something brand spankers in `09. On top of all that he more or less created M.I.A and SANTOGOLD. So if you like all that you`ll love him.

FAKE BLOOD – THE man behind the mystery. FAKE BLLOD is easy the producer to watch at the moment in the world of fidgetty/bassy house. His tune `MARS` is the one that if a dj`s set isn`t going down too well he pulls out this reord and everything is right again!! On top of that his own sets are blowing people away. This is only his second time in Brum, catch it before he disappears again.

RUSKO’s spectacular DJ sets at Bigger Than Barry seen him absolutely smashed the granny off it and send the crowd wild – listen to his mix here to get you in the party mood.

BOY 8 BIT has won respect of all producers & dj`s alike with his inch perfect set of blips, squeaks and bass. His sets are incredibly tight, and he can get the crowd doing whatever he wants including handstands.

A friendly face to the barry heads is MUMDANCE. He has smashed Barry shows all over the country, now he is back with his surrogate family MAD DECENT. Remixes and productions have been flying out from Jack all causing quite a stir. Get on him now, he`s gonna blow!

THERE WILL BE PLENTY MORE ALSO INCLUDING:
Live music from SCARLET HARLOTS
Reggae & Hip-Hop vibes from Whomanity & Way back when
Hog Roast & Jamaican BBQ
Live Art & Graffiti
Skate Ramp supplied by Ideal.
Plus a steel band to keep the carnival feel.
5 INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS // 27 DJ’S // 5 ARENAS

Tickets are £12 and available from here.
Doors 10pm – 5am.
Last entry 2am.

fused xmas mixtape

Dave — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:26:09 +0000

Here’s a Fused Xmas mix for your enjoyment. Featuring Santogold, Japanese Motors, M.I.A, Primal Scream, ZZZ, The Fall, James Brown, King Khan & The Shrines & a whole heap of Christmas goodness! x

tom waits goes ghetto booty

Dave — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:51:28 +0000

N.A.S.A. (North America/South America) – an ongoing creative collaboration between Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon will release their debut ‘The Spirit of Apollo on Anti on February 16, 2009
We haven’t been this excited by an albums line up in long while!

Album guests include: Tom Waits, Kanye West, Karen O, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Spank Rock, David Byrne, MIA, RZA, Santogold, George Clinton, Chuck D, Sizzla, Method Man and many more

Unexpected collaborations abound on the eighteen track release. Tom Waits growls over Kool Keith, Karen O taunts while Ol’ Dirty Bastard gives shout-outs to Wu Tang and N.A.S.A from the grave, and David Byrne, Chuck D and others expound on the evils of “Money.” In spite of the range of performers, the pairings seem organic, inspired and make perfect sense on the first listen, never coming off as ironic or impulsive.

The Spirit of Apollo is released on February 16, 2009