HEROES IN AN EGG SHELL

JAMES WATTS at the BBC
Producing for MistaJams Show

As we all know James Watts is now producing for Fabio & Grooverider, Trevor Nelson and MistaJam. This esteemed job doesn't mean that he is excluded from dressing up as a fried egg for work.

Mistajam is shooting a parody of the K.I.G Families 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' called 'Eggs, Bacon........' and the video stars none other than James Watts as a fried egg. I will upload the video as soon as its aired. James Watts taking one for the team in Radio1.

CATAPULT CHART

CATAPULT D&B CHART
Thursday 12th February

1. Serum & Bladerunner 'Snakefist' - Creative Source
2. Xample 'Contra' - Ram
3. Noisia 'Stigma' - Vision
4. Zero T 'Refusal' ( Calibre Rmx) - Integral
5. DJ Pleasure 'Flesheaters' - Radius
6. Cabbie Vs. Crystal Clear 'Street Hawk' - Ganja
7. Blame 'Because Of You' - 720
8. Chase & Status 'Pieces' - Ram
9. TC ft. Subfocus 'Borrowed Time' VIP - D Style
10. Mistabishi 'Drop' - Hospital

We got a cool little record shop in the heart of our city, the basement in High Street Arcades 'Catapult Records' is chock full of vinyl delights, those not on the ones and twos can get your hands on CD compilations and albums plus mix CD from the big raves up and down the country. Dive i and support local.

Catapult Records
High Street Arcade
Cardiff
02920 233730

www.catapult.co.uk

HANDSOME BOY MODELING SCHOOL

HANDSOME BOY MODELING SCHOOL
Magenta, Tiago Favela & Chico

Magenta, Tiago Favela & Chico were chosen to represent '10 Deep' clothing label for the online retailers Chemical Records. The videos and photographs of the deadly trio (Chico & Tiago spiting whilst Magenta holds down the beats) are available as part of the retail catalogue, could this be part of a new venture keep your eyes peeled when looking through the 2010 Freemans Catalogue.

www.chemicalrecords.co.uk

KASRA & VICIOUS CIRCLE & CLWB

APERTURE presents
the drum and bass symphony
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CLWB IFOR BACH
aka The Welsh Club
11 Womanby Street
Cardiff. CF10 1BR
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FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY
£6 B4 11 £8 After | 10pm-3am
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room 1: A Critical Presentation
KASRA
VICIOUS CIRCLE
Ransom
Zippy
Rusty
hosted by Reuben : Redeye : Krisp

room 2 : Neuropol : University of Bass
playing.dubstep.ragga.jungle.bass.driven.funk
Magenta : Undersound : IllDiddy : Truth

www.aperturefamily.co.uk

"WHATs COOLER THAN COOL"

HIGH CONTRAST
FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM

I had the privilege this week of working with two of my old friends, while they worked in their trained fields, Sule (aka MC Redeye) was acting in a new production of Lincoln Barretts (aka High Contrast). I've helped out with Lincolns previous projects, namely the music videos for 'Racing Green' and 'When the Lights Go Down' using some of my past knowledge gained in uni and in the field of photography. This time it had taken a more serious edge, Lincoln trying to realise an ambition to write and direct a full length feature film (an ambition I have no doubt will be forfilled). We were filming a trailer that would be handed around to production companies to get funding, you could feel that Lincoln was going up the gears, sourcing professional actors and crew (not me, I had been relegated to stage hand - but was interesting none the less). Not sure how much I can say about the film, but just wanted to share the photos of Sule looking alot like Andre 3000.

MOVEMENT CONTINUES..............

MOVEMENT & APERTURE present
MARCUS.INTALEX:STAMINA.MC:JORDAN.V
Friday 6th February 2009
Glo Bar, Cardiff

One of the worst things about promoting events is not being able to stop, look around and take in your nights you have put on, this night was no exception, due to the unfortunate circumstances that left us with only one turntable in the whole club, the night had disaster written all over it. Fortunately the family is strong and new equipment was begged borrowed and stolen. The logisics of getting everyone to the club was another mater, the Severn Bridge being closed down due to falling ice which meant a re-route for many of the artists. But Aperture all patched together and artists doing there best to stick to schedules meant the packed house was in for a treat. Marcus didn't disappoint he kept the Soul:R crew happy by intermingling the deep and techy we have come to expect from the DAT MUSIC compilations aswell as hitting the dancefloor brutally for a few of the old skool heads at the front. Stamina MC, with cordless mic weaved his way through the sweaty crowd lacing both Intalex and Jordan V's sets with expected soulful vocals. This is one of Movement only reidencies in the country now that they have left there spiritual home of Londons, Bar Rumba, lets hope this one stays put for a while.

DISPATCHED

CHRIS SU & ANT TC1 [dispatch]
Friday 30th January | Glo Bar

Nowadays its very hard to run a record label, produce and dj whilst keeping your head together especially in a business as fast paced and cutting edge as drum & bass, but our guest tonight does it with ease. Ant Tc1 is here in Cardiff to showcase the talents of Dispatch Records and to show the depth of this label, brought with him, from Budapest Chris SU, a relatively new kid on the block, Chris would argue that ten years of production behind him wouldn't surmount to 'New Kid'. The label is being championed by Aperture favorites Survival and Zero Tolerance who provide the remixes of the latest dispatch offerings 'Waves' & 'Atlantic Connection' due out early this month and another remix by Alix Perez to follow. Don't really want to go into what was played this night as there is a chance that live Aperture audio will follow shortly after this post but those in attendance will agree, big things from dispatch soon - keep checking back.

PHIL BALLs MEMORIAL NIGHT

PHIL BALL's MEMORIAL NIGHT
Friday 13th February | Glo Bar

09:00pm-10:00pm | Mikee Woo (astrosnooze)
10:00pm-10:30pm | Geno (garage)
10:30pm-10:45pm | free
10:45pm-11:00pm | Ali Davernport
11:00pm-11:15pm | Magenta
11:15am-11:30am | G-Sharp
11:30pm-11:45am | Ransom
11:45am-12:00am | Kilowatts
12:00am-12:15am | Oisin
12:15am-12:45am | Zippy
12:45am-01:00am | Mikee Woo
01:00am-02:20am | DJ Risk (Amazingly Boomting essential Jungle) feat.Krisp
02:20am-03:00am | Lil Dave (dubstep)

Remember all djs/mcs are playing for free this night all money taken on the door is going to Phil's Daughter Chloe's Trust Fund.

N-TYPE PODCAST

N-TYPE PODCAST
Rinse FM

A lot of people didn't get inside to witness N:Type school everybody in dubstep, a more than worthy replacement to Rusko (who was taken ill that night). The queue stretched way past Glo Deli, four wide even when the club had sold out. So to appease those who couldn't get through the door and a bonus for those who did check out his recent podcast for Rinse FM. BADMAN.

............and come to the next dance - WEDNESDAY 11th FEBRUARY | RUFFNEK DISCOTEK

Listen Here:-
http://www.dubplate.net/rinse/podcasts/Ntype25109.mp3

MIKEY H | DUBSTEP MIX

MIKEY H
Dubstep Mix

We got one of the healthiest resident dj rosters in the country with Aperture, Fact. This is slowly materialising with Neuropol, we are uncovering some real gems in both production and Djing, one of those is Aperture and Neuropol regular Mikey H, he knows quality and his selection is on top form here. Download, listen, like and check Mikey out live at a Neuropol soon.

TRACKLISTING
Ramadanman - Bidding War (Tempa)
2562 - walkover (Tectonic)
Spatial - 80207 (Infrasonics)
F - The Untitled Dub (7Even)
Skream - Hitch (Tempa)
Martyn vs Marcus Intalex - After Seven (Revolver)
Synkro - Good Times (On The Edge)
Breakage - Late Night (Naked Lunch)
Martyn - Vancouver [2562 Puur Natuur Dub] (3024)
Spatial - 70810 (Infrasonics)
TRG - Decisions (Tempa)
Geiom Feat. Marita - Remissin [Skream Time Traveller Refix] (Berkane Sol)
Zomby - Liquid Dancehall (Ramp)
Tes La Rok & Desto - Low (Argon)
Seven - The Darkness (Aquatic Lab)
Skream - Flith (Tempa)
Deleted Scenes (Pinch & Distance) - Sick (Deleted Scenes)
Benga - Electro Scratch (Ringo)
Zomby - Spliff Dub [Rustie RMX] (Hyperdub)

http://www.divshare.com/download/6471819-f0c

DAT MUSIC 2 [soul:r]

DAT MUSIC 2
Marcus Intalex presents

We know its been out a while but as one of the highlights of last year, and seeing as though the man behind 'Soul:R' and compiller of the CD Marcus Intalex will be joining us this Friday at Glo Bar we thought we would bring it back to your attention. Written by Matt Comatose and Charlie Vice this is the review as it appeared in Basic Magazine last month.

Dat Music Volume 2: EP 1
Soul:r

The second instalment of the highly successful ‘Dat Music’ compilation sees Soul:r retain its crown over all things deep in drum and bass. The EP kicks off with Commix’s ‘Underwater Scene’, a masterfully crafted soundscape which really is as deep as it gets. Think Burial at 174bpm. Flip for ‘Can’t Get Over U’, a full vocal tune from the usually impeccable Calibre, we personally aren’t feeling this one at all though. Next up comes ‘Close Encounters’, a collaboration from Brazilian S.P.Y and Kiat out of Singapore. We have been struggling to express just how good this tune is; a grinding bassline, minimal beats and one hell of a vocal sample all combine to make what is surely one of the tunes of 2008. Last up is Lynx and Hellrazor’s ‘Shady Pastimes’, a sublime double bass driven roller. Mysterious orchestral samples and subtle bongos really set this tune apart, and demonstrate Lynx’s technical wizardry. Wow.

Dat Music Volume 2: EP 2
Soul:r

The second EP sees Zero T and Mosus on the A-side with ‘Monarch,’ a minimal techy roller, throwing out misty melancholic atmospherics and a bassline to match. The flip side, ‘Life We live,’ brings the refreshing sound of the Commix boys, blending silky bass with soft conga rides, taking a more mellow step forward. The second plate sheds light on one of the most talked about producers of the moment, Brazilian bad boy S.P.Y, as he firmly solidifies his future in the scene with ‘Monochrome’. Busting out a menacing b-line, head nodding high hats and samples to match, this is definitely one for the heads. The D side comes from Bristol’s own Lomax. ‘Resist’ is full of attitude, mood and echoing synths. Random appearances of computerised samples gives it the overall Lomax dynamic fans will love, the perfect end to a quality release.

Support local : Catapult Records, Cardiff
http://www.catapult.co.uk/products/CDs/Drum%20%2526%20Bass/Dat+Music+2