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Calibre (artist)
Dominick Martin, better known by his stage name Calibre, is a Northern Irish drum and bass music producer and DJ from Belfast. He started producing at a young age. He is a classically trained musician, playing a variety of musical instruments. Martin started producing Drum and Bass in 1995 and his first signed release was credited under the now defunct Quadrophonic record label. He soon came to the attention of drum and bass DJ Fabio, who signed Calibre to his record label, Creative Source. While studying Fine Arts at the University of Ulster in Belfast, he became interested in the music of John Cage whose work was influential in titling Martin's first album release ''Musique Concrète'' in 2001. Since his initial releases in 2001, Martin has been known for his consistent signature style and sound. Short Circuits Magazine refers to him as "one of the quietest people in drum and bass". Although one of the scene's most prolific producers, he shares tracks with only a small cir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belfast
Belfast ( , ; from ga, Béal Feirste , meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Ireland. It had a population of 345,418 . By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, briefly becoming the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the , was the world's largest shipyard. Industrialisation, and the resulting inward migration, made Belfast one of Ireland's biggest cities. Following the partition of Ireland in 1921, Belfast became the seat of government for Northern Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubplate
A dubplate is an acetate disc usually of 10 inches diameter, traditionally used by studios to test recordings prior to mastering for the subsequent pressing of a vinyl record, but pioneered by reggae sound systems as a way to play exclusive music. They would later become an important facet of the jungle/drum and bass, UK garage, grime and dubstep music scenes. History The first use of dubplates is commonly attributed to sound engineer King Tubby and reggae sound systems such as Lloyd Coxsone and Killamanjaro. Special and one-off versions would be cut to acetate for competing in a sound clash, utilising vocals specially recorded to namecheck the sound system. As such, these would become known as "dubplate specials" often remarking on the prowess of the sound system playing it, in a bid to win the clash. In the UK, the earliest place to cut reggae dubplates would also be one of the most unlikely. John Hassell and his wife ran a recording studio from their suburban house in Barne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Musicians From Northern Ireland
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British Drum And Bass Musicians
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Shine A Light (Calibre Album)
Very soon after the release of Shelf Life Vol. 2, Calibre stated he would be releasing his long anticipated down-tempo album. ''Shine a Light'', the sixth album by Belfast singer-songwriter & producer Calibre, was released on November 16, 2009 through his own imprint Signature Records. This was his first downtempo Downtempo (or downbeat) is a broad label for electronic music that features an atmospheric sound and slower beats than would typically be found in dance music. Closely related to ambient music but with greater emphasis on rhythm, the style may ... album. For many years Calibre suggested that he wanted to produce one but he seemed to avoid the situation. ''“I have spent over 10 years writing music, the majority of my work being drum and bass, so i wanted to write an album that wasn’t attached to a particular musical genre, to me it felt like feeling my way in the dark”.'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shelflife Vol 2
''Shelflife Vol 2'' is the second retrospective album & the fifth solo studio album by Calibre In guns, particularly firearms, caliber (or calibre; sometimes abbreviated as "cal") is the specified nominal internal diameter of the gun barrel bore – regardless of how or where the bore is measured and whether the finished bore match .... Released on May 18, 2009 (although it was scheduled to be released on 11 May 2009) by his own imprint Signature Records. The Vinyl collection brings together eight of the most sought Calibre classics showcasing why his sound remains his own after ten years of producing and releasing drum and bass. Another retrospective album including long lasting dubplates such as 'life' and 'why time'. Just like previous albums this won't be featuring much artists apart from vocals which will be featuring lariman and DRS. Tracklising Disc 1: Disc 2: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XOYO
XOYO is a nightclub in London. It is located on Cowper Street near Old Street station in Islington. History The two-room club opened in 2010, occupying a converted print works. It was bought and renovated by The Columbo Group. Eats Everything became the club's first resident in January 2015. In November 2014, XOYO launched Gloria's, a mixed gay and straight night, alongside polysexual East London collective Sink the Pink. Accolades XOYO was voted one of the world's top 100 clubs by ''DJ Mag ''DJ Magazine'' (also known as ''DJ Mag'') is a British monthly magazine dedicated to electronic dance music and DJs. Founded in 1991, the magazine is adapted for distribution in the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, France, Italy, Lat ...'' in 2020. References External links * Nightclubs in London Music venues completed in 2010 Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Islington Electronic dance music venues 2010 establishments in England {{London-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Scott
Scott McIlroy (born 1971, Coventry, England), better known as Doc Scott or Nasty Habits, is a British drum and bass DJ and producer. Biography He originally started to DJ at clubs and raves such as Amnesia House and The Eclipse in 1989/1990, before appearing all over the country and in the mid 1990s play at the seminal ''Metalheadz at the Blue Note'' nights. Goldie has called him "''The King of the Rollers''". His first track was "NHS" released on Simon 'Bassline' Smith's label ''Absolute 2''. From there, he would record classics on labels such as Reinforced Records and Metalheadz, such as "Here Come The Drumz / Dark Angel", "Deranged", "VIP Drumz/Unofficial Ghost", and "Shadow Boxing" (released on his own 31 Records label). Between 2014 and 2018, he hosted the ''Future Beats'' show on Londons Origin FM. Selected discography Selected singles/EPs *''NHS EP - Surgery'' (Absolute 2, 1991) *''NHS Second Chapter - NHS (Disco Remix)'' (Absolute 2, 1992) *''As Nasty As I Want To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Richards (DJ)
Craig Richards (born 1966, Bournemouth, England) is a tech house DJ, also known as part of Tyrant alongside Lee Burridge and, initially, Sasha. Richards studied illustration at Saint Martins School of Art in London and is also a photographer and painter. He collaborated with producer Howie B on a music, poetry, and visual art project called ''A Short Run''. Discography * ''Tyrant'' with Lee Burridge (Distinct'ive Breaks Records) 2000 * ''Fabric 01 (Radio Mix)'' (Promo) (Fabric) 2001 * ''Fabric 01'' (Fabric) 2001 * ''Tyrant No Shoes, No Cake'' with Lee Burridge (2xCD) (Fabric) 2002 * ''Fabric 15: Tyrant'' (2xCD) (Fabric) 2004 * ''Fabric Dance De Lux CD: Craig Richards'' (Sinedín Music) 2005 * ''The Two Headed Monster'' with Transparent Sound (2xCD) (Orson Records) 2006 * ''Fabric 58 From November 2001 to November 2018, the London nightclub fabric ran a monthly mix compilation series. Mixed by a variety of emerging and established DJs, the two series were entitled ''fabri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Marky
Marco Antonio da Silva known professionally as DJ Marky, is a Brazilian drum and bass DJ. Together with DJ Patife, XRS Land and Drumagick, Brazilians were forging a new sound in drum and bass that became popular around the world with releases such as ''LK'' and ''Só Tinha Que Ser Com Você''. Career He was brought to the attention of the English DJ Bryan Gee, head of V Recordings, who saw Marky playing in a club in São Paulo in 1998. He invited the DJ to play in London. This experience resulted in a residency at the club Movement, a subsequent residency at The End club, work for the UK's BBC Radio 1, and global popularity. Marky got started in drum and bass in 1992, but by 1997, he went to London and met DJ Hype and Goldie. In 1999, he was awarded "Best New DJ" by the UK music critics. The recording sessions of his album ''Working the Mix'' happened in his house, with two pick-ups, one mixer and vinyl albums. His appeal became more widespread after a two-hour set on BBC Radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleveland Watkiss
Cleveland Watkiss, (born 21 October 1959), is a British vocalist, actor, and composer. Biography Cleveland Watkiss was born in Hackney, East London, to Jamaican parents, and was one of nine children. He is the older brother of pianist Trevor Watkis (and the different spelling of their surname is deliberate). At age 16, he won twice in a local singing talent competition, hosted by "FatMan" of FatMan Sound System (North East London Based Roots, Reggae & Dub Sound System). Watkiss studied at the London School of Singing with opera coach Arnold Rose and subsequently at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Lionel Grigson. Watkiss was one of the co-founders of the vastly influential Jazz Warriors big band, and his vocals can be heard on their debut album, ''Out of Many People'' (1987), which won a video award in Japan. Watkiss was then entered for the ''Wire''/''Guardian'' Jazz Awards and was voted best vocalist for three consecutive years, and was the opening act of cho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtempo
Downtempo (or downbeat) is a broad label for electronic music that features an atmospheric sound and slower beats than would typically be found in dance music. Closely related to ambient music but with greater emphasis on rhythm, the style may be played in chillout clubs or as "warm-up or cool-down" music during a DJ set. Examples of downtempo subgenres include trip hop, ambient house, chillwave, psybient and lo-fi hip hop. The style emerged in the late 1980s with the UK's Bristol scene that birthed artists like Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky. In the 1990s, the style was heard internationally in artists such as Kruder & Dorfmeister, Fila Brazillia, and Thievery Corporation. Other prominent artists to emerge in the style include Boards of Canada, Nicolas Jaar, and Bonobo. Characteristics Downtempo music is a broad genre but is united by several characteristics: *Atmospheric sound: artists focus more on layered sounds and mood than on catchy melodies or riffs *Slo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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