Shots Of The Day - DJ Sega (USA) @ Coherent Set #1

THE ARC and Ink and Coherent oh so proudly present Philadelphia's prodigal son of Baltimore and Philly club music, DJ Sega.

Batman returns having absolutely KILLED it mid ’09 (if you missed it, please ask around!) and having spent the past year playing all the big clubs and festivals and reppin' at music forums and the like under the Mad Decent banner!! Unflappable as a DJ – Sega has to be seen to be believed!

The latest hype act in the Mad Decent stable, DJ Sega has a story that extends beyond the ideal of Diplo’s prodigy – an act whose release schedule, blog scatter and DJ skills are giving the establishment a shake on the East Coast of America… and beyond.

Sega’s father, DJ Brother Rob, raised him on classic soul, and his obsession with music grew from there. Today, at just 21 years of age, he trades in the triumvirate of Baltimore, Jersey and Philly club music / party sounds, remixing names Lil Jon, Crookers, Diplo, Rye Rye, Sinden, M.I.A., South Rakkas Crew, Blaqstarr and many more.
Sega’s original cuts and remixes already appear on such releases as:

· New Jack Philly CD (Mad Decent)
· Hollertronix # 8 (Mad Decent)
· The Brick Bandits EP (Ol' Head Records)
· Blow Your Head (Mad Decent)
· Ghetto Pass EP (T&A)
· Id Engager (Mad Decent)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs95Ho07Jkg&feature=related

With Support from THE ARC, Chaos in the CBD, Maya and Vanya and Koretake Sound System in Coherent and Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken and D-Ware in Ink.

Shots Of The Day – Tiki Taane (NZ) @ Skycity

Get down to twentyone for an acoustic/MC set from Tiki Taane with DJ Sambora which will be far from mellow!

7pm-9.30pm Manuel Bundy
9.30pm-12am Tiki Taane & DJ Sambora (Shapeshifter) with Special Guest Hollie Smith
12am-1am Manuel Bundy

Tiki embarked on his solo artist career in January 2007 and has gone from strength to strength. Now one of New Zealand’s most popular and diverse award-winning artists Tiki is renowned as much for his powerful live performances as he is for his anthems.

In November 2007, he released his debut LP ‘Past Present Future’ which achieved double platinum sales and saw his beautiful acoustic love ballad ‘Always on my mind’ rise to number one.

This tune broke two all-time New Zealand records, it sat in the charts for a record 54 weeks and was also the first-ever digital single to achieve platinum sales.

In July 2009, Tiki released his remix album ‘FLUX’. Tiki is currently releasing his music in Australia as well as working on a new album for release in 2010 in New Zealand.

Doubling as an audio engineer for top drum and bass groundbreakers Shapeshifter, Tiki is also renowned as a remix producer. He is also a gifted performance MC who has a solid reputation for boosting shows, musical works and recordings worldwide.

twentyone is R20.

SKYCITY bar, twentyone, offers a sophisticated and luxurious space. Enjoy the delicious tasting plates and relax with your choice of beverage from twentyone's extensive wine and cocktail list.

Cause 4 Concern (UK) @ Zen Photoset Preview

Stuart Perkins of Cause 4 Concern.

---------- http://www.dazzletickets.co.nz/tickets/event.php?id=1988 -----------

-----------------------------DUB MILITIA'S PRESENTS:--------------------------------
---------------------------PRISONERS OF BASS [P.O.W]-----------------------------

A Bi-Monthly ELECTRONIC MUSIC event that Dub Militia will be holding with different international electronic music producer every two months as well as hosting some of the best local DJs/Producers.

Designed with punters in mind tickets are super cheap, the sound will be boosted courtesy of the dub militia sound system and we will have cheap drinks on each night!

This events genre is DRUM AND BASS and we will be hosting:

CAUSE 4 CONCERN (UK)

Support from:

VICE / MYRRHMA / EVADE / DOSAGE / ECHO COMPANY / JASON HOWSON
-------------------------------INTERCEPT / BLANK----------------------------------

SET TIMES:

Dosage B2B Intercept 10:00pm - 11:30pm
Myrrhma 11:30pm - 12:30am
Cause 4 Concern (Stuart) 12:30am - 2:30am
Echo Company 2:30am - 4:00am
Jason Howson 4:00am - 5:00am
Evade 5:00am - 5:45am
Blank Closing

CAUSE 4 CONCERN: http://www.myspace.com/cause4concerndnb

That every cause has an effect is common knowledge. For Optiv, Stuart, Toby and Mark, the cause is drum & bass, and their effect is both indelible and undeniable. Known collectively as Cause 4 Concern, the crew came together back at the start of 1999, when Optiv was affiliated with Aspect Records, and Stuart and Mark were working for Vinyl Distribution.
A testament to their talent, it took only a few short months of collaborative creation before they scored their first signing – and not just to any old label –
but the massive and seminal MOVING SHADOW. At the time they were known as nCode, but by July they had become Cause 4 Concern and started their own imprint label. The first 12” dropped that December, and secured the support of DJs Doc Scott, Fierce and Grooverider, amongst many others.
Releases on respected labels Tru Playaz, Renegade Hardware, Moving Shadow and Timeless Recordings were to follow.
Promoter’s right across the planet couldn’t help but pay attention, and consequently there aren’t many places C4C haven’t performed.

DJ Sega (USA) @ InkCoherent Photoset Preview

DJ Sega gettin' bizzy!

THE ARC and Ink and Coherent oh so proudly present Philadelphia's prodigal son of Baltimore and Philly club music, DJ Sega.

Batman returns having absolutely KILLED it mid ’09 (if you missed it, please ask around!) and having spent the past year playing all the big clubs and festivals and reppin' at music forums and the like under the Mad Decent banner!! Unflappable as a DJ – Sega has to be seen to be believed!

The latest hype act in the Mad Decent stable, DJ Sega has a story that extends beyond the ideal of Diplo’s prodigy – an act whose release schedule, blog scatter and DJ skills are giving the establishment a shake on the East Coast of America… and beyond.

Sega’s father, DJ Brother Rob, raised him on classic soul, and his obsession with music grew from there. Today, at just 21 years of age, he trades in the triumvirate of Baltimore, Jersey and Philly club music / party sounds, remixing names Lil Jon, Crookers, Diplo, Rye Rye, Sinden, M.I.A., South Rakkas Crew, Blaqstarr and many more.
Sega’s original cuts and remixes already appear on such releases as:

· New Jack Philly CD (Mad Decent)
· Hollertronix # 8 (Mad Decent)
· The Brick Bandits EP (Ol' Head Records)
· Blow Your Head (Mad Decent)
· Ghetto Pass EP (T&A)
· Id Engager (Mad Decent)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs95Ho07Jkg&feature=related

With Support from THE ARC, Chaos in the CBD, Maya and Vanya and Koretake Sound System in Coherent and Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken and D-Ware in Ink.

Electric Noise @ Cassette #9 Photoset Preview

 

Me (Bill Gray) and Jay Bulletproof (l)

 

Jaycen A'mour (l), Paul Zala and Kam Denny of Denzal Park (c) and James Curve (r)

MC Prophecy (l), Dirty NeEdLeZ (c) and Jay Bulletproof (r)

DJ Luke Versalko

This Thursday Electric Noise at Cassette 9 for your aural pleasure!

Ft.

Trakman
+
MTron Bomb
+
Boomio Sound
+
Luke Versalko

UK Chip Shop//Christian Rock//Big Band//Porn Groove

Super special drink specials on the night courtesy of the nice people at Bacardi and the usual happy hour business.

Starts 10pm + goes late
FREE!

Tiki Taane @ twentyone (Skycity) Photoset Preview

 

Get down to twentyone for an acoustic/MC set from Tiki Taane with DJ Sambora which will be far from mellow!

7pm-9.30pm Manuel Bundy
9.30pm-12am Tiki Taane & DJ Sambora (Shapeshifter)
12am-1am Manuel Bundy

http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Whats-On/Tiki-Taane.html

Tiki embarked on his solo artist career in January 2007 and has gone from strength to strength. Now one of New Zealand’s most popular and diverse award-winning artists Tiki is renowned as much for his powerful live performances as he is for his anthems.

In November 2007, he released his debut LP ‘Past Present Future’ which achieved double platinum sales and saw his beautiful acoustic love ballad ‘Always on my mind’ rise to number one.

This tune broke two all-time New Zealand records, it sat in the charts for a record 54 weeks and was also the first-ever digital single to achieve platinum sales.

In July 2009, Tiki released his remix album ‘FLUX’. Tiki is currently releasing his music in Australia as well as working on a new album for release in 2010 in New Zealand.

Doubling as an audio engineer for top drum and bass groundbreakers Shapeshifter, Tiki is also renowned as a remix producer. He is also a gifted performance MC who has a solid reputation for boosting shows, musical works and recordings worldwide.

twentyone is R20.

SKYCITY bar, twentyone, offers a sophisticated and luxurious space. Enjoy the delicious tasting plates and relax with your choice of beverage from twentyone's extensive wine and cocktail list.

Shots Of The Day - Waihi Beach January 2010

This are just some old vacation photos I had laying around that I just couldn’t part with. These were taken just shortly after I got a new camera and I was putting it through it’s paces.

The shots were taken down at Waihi Beach.

BULLETPROOF - SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER RELEASE PARTY

Friday July 2 at Ink/Coherent.

Featuring: BULLETPROOF & RUGGED TEKNIQUES - 2 HOUR DUBSTEP SET.

With support from:

Jason howson(coherent)
Grind(coherent)
Greg Churchill(ink)
Angela Fisken(ink)
Aaron Ponyclub(Ink/Coherent)

$10 Presales available from CONCH RECORDS & REAL GROOVY.

Limited Doorsales on the night.

For over a decade, the name "BULLETPROOF" has stood for nothing less than the futuristic "Neurofunk" style of dance floor DRUM & BASS. His relentless passion and devotion to Drum & Bass established Jay Bulletproof as one of the nations leading Drum & Bass DJ's & Producers. He hosts the weekly nationwide D&B show "THE SUBSESSIONS" every Wednesday on GeorgeFM, and recently took out the award for "BEST NZ DRUM & BASS DJ" at the 2010 Nite:life awards.16 years into the game and today, Jay still remains as passionate about Drum & Bass as the he did the first day he heard it.

Always searching experimenting with new musical innovations, 2007 saw him venture into the emerging realm of DUBSTEP production and He has now completed His first full length Dubstep album titled "SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER". The album features a world-class selection of Jay’s solo works and remixes, combined with collaborations with the cream of Aotearoa's A-List musical talent. TIKI TAANE, BOH RUNGA, ISAAC AESILI and DEVA MAHAL. PNC, DAVID DALLAS, MILON WILLIAMS and EVAN KILJOY all feature on the album, along side local underground Dubstep producers, OPTIMUS GRYME, TRUTH and Gryme MC extraordinaire RUGGED TECHNIQUES, plus leading UK indie dance heavyweights, SPEKTRUM. This album is one of musical diversity never before seen in NZ future bass music, also taking his world renowned live performances to a whole new level, seamlessly combining the genres of D&B & Dubstep into his sets proving a complete hit with the masses.

SOUNDTRACK TO FOREVER: IN ALL GOOD RECORD STORES NOW!

Available online at:

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/soundtrack-to-forever/id375300322

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/57258/soundtrack-to-forever.html

 

Jay Bulletproof backstage at We Love Sounds Auckland.

Shots Of The Day – DJ Agent 86 (AUS) @ The Funk Affair

The Funk Affair
'Bringing Australia's best DJ's to Auckland'

presents

... DJ AGENT 86 (MELBOURNE) ...

*'Melbourne's finest DJ' - Brad Baloo , The Nextmen

SATURDAY 19 JUNE

RAKINOS

Melbourne's DJ Agent 86 no longer requires an introduction to Auckland. Having destroyed the place over & over, The Funk Affair once again imports one of Oz's best Party Turntablist to do his thing...step up to get down....

Local DJ support from The Uptown Boogie DJ's Sambro & T.Rice & Base FM's Benn Morrison

The Funk Affair: Aussie heavyweight DJ's throwin' down proper since 2006...

Shots Of The Day – DJ Jaycen A'mour (USA) and Friends

This is just for Jaycen in return for a favour he did me recently! ;)

Shots Of The Day - Don’t Sleep: Lee Mortimer (UK) Set #2

Murda Sound Presents : DON'T SLEEP

In conjunction with Ink and Coherent we present the Godfather of tribal wonky bass!...

:::: LEE MORTIMER (Warehouse Music/UK) ::::
http://www.myspace.com/leemortimer

Lee Mortimer (AKA Sawtooth Sucka) has been steadily making waves with his productions and DJ sets by taking every opportunity to supply ears with exciting, sleaze-filled fidget house.

Lee is taking the world by storm and is the producer of massive hits Rockerman, Blau! and Superman.

Supporting Line Up

Daniel Farley
Corey K
Joe B
Beat Mafia
Danny G
Brett Bronze
Sidekick Nick
U-Khan
Ear Candy
Mitch Lowe
Joel Brooker
Darren Aytch
Jimmy P
Jake Jones
James Wakefield
Johnny Milau

YouTube Videos

Blau:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAVXE2Hwr1w
Rockerman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG70UvzhvSA
Superman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvheF52hHI

MURDA SOUND
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=107196929302057&ref=ts

http://www.murdasound.com

Shots Of The Day - Don’t Sleep: Lee Mortimer (UK) Set #1

Murda Sound Presents : DON'T SLEEP

In conjunction with Ink and Coherent we present the Godfather of tribal wonky bass!...

:::: LEE MORTIMER (Warehouse Music/UK) ::::
http://www.myspace.com/leemortimer

Lee Mortimer (AKA Sawtooth Sucka) has been steadily making waves with his productions and DJ sets by taking every opportunity to supply ears with exciting, sleaze-filled fidget house.

Lee is taking the world by storm and is the producer of massive hits Rockerman, Blau! and Superman.

Supporting Line Up

Daniel Farley
Corey K
Joe B
Beat Mafia
Danny G
Brett Bronze
Sidekick Nick
U-Khan
Ear Candy
Mitch Lowe
Joel Brooker
Darren Aytch
Jimmy P
Jake Jones
James Wakefield
Johnny Milau

YouTube Videos

Blau:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAVXE2Hwr1w
Rockerman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG70UvzhvSA
Superman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvheF52hHI

MURDA SOUND
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=107196929302057&ref=ts

http://www.murdasound.com

Shots Of The Day - Festa Junina @Juice Bar

Sun 06 Jun 10  Juice Bar, Auckland
Featuring Bobbito Brazuka, Bruno Baron and  Mani Fagundes

Festa Junina, the month long celebration in Brazil for Saint Joao, Pedro & Antonio.
For the whole of June parties are thrown with lots of Traditional foods, drinks and a theatrical dance called Quadrilha ( a type of square dance ).
Come join the Brazilian Community for a night of Axe', Batucada, Samab, Pagode and of course Forro'.
Vem pro nosso Arraia'!!

Don’t Sleep feat. Lee Mortimer (UK) Photoset Preview

Murda Sound Presents : DON'T SLEEP

In conjunction with Ink and Coherent we present the Godfather of tribal wonky bass!...

:::: LEE MORTIMER (Warehouse Music/UK) ::::
myspace.com/leemortimer

Lee Mortimer (AKA Sawtooth Sucka) has been steadily making waves with his productions and DJ sets by taking every opportunity to supply ears with exciting, sleaze-filled fidget house.

Lee is taking the world by storm and is the producer of massive hits Rockerman, Blau! and Superman.

Supporting Line Up

Daniel Farley
Corey K
Joe B
Beat Mafia
Danny G
Brett Bronze
Sidekick Nick
U-Khan
Ear Candy
Mitch Lowe
Joel Brooker
Darren Aytch
Jimmy P
Jake Jones
James Wakefield
Johnny Milau

Youtube Videos

Blau:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAVXE2Hwr1w
Rockerman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG70UvzhvSA
Superman:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvheF52hHI

MURDA SOUND
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=107196929302057&ref=ts

www.murdasound.com

Shots Of The Day - Movies & Dancin' @ Cassette #9

MOVIES + DANCING

Saturday 5th June
At Cassette Nine

Just like in the good old fashion times when your gran and gramps hit the movies on their first date followed by some groovy disco dancing après!

Kickstarting at 8pm with a screening of a Michael Powell film - PEEPING TOM (1960's classic horror) on Cassette's large Projector Screen, full Surround Sound, intimate candle lit Seating, Fresh Popcorn upon arrival from our popcorn machine, Drinks Specials, Pizzas and Snacks Menu

Once the movie is over its not hometime just yet...!!

From 10pm till late the Disco commences!
With our disc jockeys:
Dave Hull and Thane Kirby
Maya Vanya and Daniel Farley

spinning tunes all night long, till your dancin' feet can take no more!

Back room hosted by Radio Ponsonby
http://www.radioponsonby.co.nz/

Shots Of The Day – We Love Sounds-Auckland @ Studio

We Love Sounds
Friday June 4th
Queens Birthday Weekend
STUDIO / INK / COHERENT

What is We Love Sounds?

Hailing from Ibiza, the massive global music brand that is "We Love" descends on NZ shores for the first time. Most famous internationally for its "We Love Space" parties in Ibiza, the brand is better known down under for the "We Love Sounds" festival in Australia. In its 7th year and located in 6 cities across Australia it is the countries largest winter festival. Kiwi owned Passionfruit Planet is very proud to be bringing "We Love Sounds" to Auckland in 2010. Headlined by the legendary Underworld and with "Live" performances, world class sound and lighting, multiple zones and opulent VIP experience "We Love Sounds" sets a festival atmosphere that will astound. Don't miss the chance to be part of the biggest show this winter!

Featuring

Steve Aoki (USA)

DJ Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire has risen from throwing impromptu concerts in his living room while a student at UC Santa Barbara in the late '90s to become one of the most sought after DJs in the country. Deemed the music tastemaker by those in the know, his ear for music paired with his ability to drop party rocking beats has championed dance floors night after night. Whether providing the indie soundtrack to his wildly popular Tuesday night at Cinespace in LA (which also showcases the hippest up-and-coming bands) or dropping the biggest party hits at Hollywood's LAX and NYC's Marquee, Steve Aoki has become a jack-of-all-trades.

www.myspace.com/steveaoki
steveaoki.dimmak.com/blog/
www.steveaoki.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Aoki/29286157460

Laidback Luke (NL)

Holland's beloved house music-loving homeboy, Laidback Luke is on an international mission to rock clubs, win hearts and top charts. A producer and DJ with immense talent, tonnes of spirit and a steely determination to succeed, he has been on a worldwide search for the ultimate in dancefloor energy since the mid-1990s.

Shot Of The Day – Steve Aoki (USA) gettin’ his punk on!

Steve Aoki expressing his angst last night during his set which was part of the We Loves Sounds music festival held at Auckland’s Studio nightclub.

Shots Of The Day – Bag Raiders (AUS) @ Cassette #9

Modular, Epaulette and Sick Disco presents...

OKOK

Ft. Bag Raiders

29th of May - @ Cassette Number Nine

Supports: Cam Robertson, Cyril Orson, & Boomio Sound

Bag Raiders Bio:

Sydney dance floor princes Chris Brave and Jack Sabboth are fast becoming cosmic superstars.

Here's why...

1.Their 'Shooting Stars' single has been dominating dance floors worldwide and shooting them to stardom. So far they've racked up millions of MySpace plays, millions of YouTube views and they've toured in all the world's hot spots.

2.In 2009 they pioneered a new live show “Bag to the Future,” playing to tens of thousands of ecstatic fans at the opening of Sydney Festival, Parklife, Shore Thing, and another dozen odd festivals.

3.In 2008 the title track of their 2nd EP 'Turbo Love' became one of the most played songs on Australia's well reputed Triple J.

4.Back in 2007 the lead single of their 1st EP 'Fun Punch' turned into a cult phenomenon, gaining YouTube notoriety, and hitting best of 2007 compilations galore.

5.Bag Raiders remixes include... Sneaky Sound System, Kid Sister, Midnight Juggernauts, Kim, Muscle, ZZZ, The Lost Valentinos, Cut Copy, Super Mal, Headman and Galvatrons.

They're currently working on their highly anticipated 1st full length album shelved for release later this year. Catch them before they go extraterrestrial, Saturday the 29th at Cassette Number Nine!

To infinity and and beyond !!!

Bag Raiders – Fun Punch <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZcmg4-Zm-8>
Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feA64wXhbjo&feature=related>
Bag Raiders - Website < http://bagraiders.com/>
Bag Raiders – MySpace <http://www.myspace.com/bagraiders>

Thanks to Cassette Number Nine, 1AM, Epaulette, and Serato!

Shots Of The Day – Yolanda Be Cool (AUS) @ Be Club

Hi all,

Here are my best shots from the Australian DJ duo, Yolanda Be Cool, gig which was held at Be Club last Friday night.

I hope you enjoy viewing the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them! ;)

Kind regards

Bakehaus & Torque bring you for their first NZ appearance, the boys with all the hype right now..

YOLANDA BE COOL (Sweat It Out! AUS)

When?
FRIDAY 28TH MAY

Where?
BE CLUB - 8 COMMERCE STREET

Who?
These boys... plus a good bunch of local cats:

SAM HILL
DANIEL FARLEY
MAYA+VANYA
CHAOSINTHECBD
BEATMAFIA

How much?
CHEAP AS CHIPS! $10 EARLYBIRDS FROM GROOVY OR ITICKET! SOLD OUT / $15 REGULAR PRESALES

If there is one act blowing up right now down under, it is without a doubt the YBC boys, their blend of tropicana tech, hip house, ballsy balkan beats, has earned them kudos the world over, last month topping beatport for the number one spot on the charts!

From last years ace 'Afro Nuts' to their current club smash hit 'We Speak No Americano' , to their more underground material such as 'Holy Cow' and 'Villalobos for Presidente' everything YBC touch is glittering like gold - so join us for a night of frivolity as they hit NZ before they trek off to on their European summer tour, we await their beats on the Be system with baited breath!

Big thanks to Absolut Vodka, Mukuna, Red Bull, & Pioneer Pro DJ