Rifflandia images

There’s lots to be said – man, the amount of shit hot music at this year’s Rifflandia was amaaaazing… But before that, have a look at some amazing images. Props to Charlotte Dobre & all the Rifflandia photography & TV team for a stellar job.

Mount Kimbie @ Alix Goolden Hall Thursday

The Motherfucking Gaslamp Killer @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Saturday

Distance @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Sunday

LongWalkShortDock @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Friday

The Motherfucking Gaslamp Killer @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Saturday

Egyptrixx @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Friday

Megasoid @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Friday

The Big Reds @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Sunday

Eames & Fatso = Soft Wear @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Friday

Eames @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Friday

Longshanks @ Lucky Bar sub⎹division showcase Saturday

podcast 6.0: Frame

Our boy Frame hits us up with the perfect way to cap off the summer – a choice selection of irie digi-dub. The earthy, grounded pillar of The Big Reds properly exemplifies the depth that the roots-fi lineage of dubstep feeds on. Burners from RSD & action from Synkro are featured.

Jah.

sub⎹div podcast 4.0: Rhythmicon

Let’s just come out with it: Gobe’s recent departure for the great white north has left The Big Reds slightly splintered (although we’re all counting on some amazing reunion gigs at some point later this year ). Nevertheless, all three members are taking this hiatus as an opportunity to develop their individual skills, styles & image. Case in point, the latest podcast from Rhythmicon. Whether alongside his fellow Big Reds (Gobe & Frame) or playing a solo set, Rhythmicon has always been a steady mixer of head-wise tech stylings & dancefloor heaters. A malleable DJ, the newest sub⎹div podcast sees Rhythmicon project a sleek, streamlined version of underground bass music; 2step slink, UKFunky & cavernous dub all interact here, rounded out with one of the most fitting desserts in existence: classic Photek. Words from da healer…

Rhythmicon: “When creating a mixset, I try to find a theme, then collect a pallette of tracks that fit into that vibe. My goal is to put something together that you can listen to, put away, then come back to a while later and still be able to connect to that original sound. In this case, I think there’s a coastal influence coming through; lots of rainforest atmosphere, melow pads, and intricate percussion. I wanted to include a spectrum of styles, so there’s hints of dub, future garage, breaks, jungle & UK funky. I hope you enjoy listening.” Download & tracklist after the jump…

SubLowOneBloc via Gobe…

Our man Gobe left for the far north with the love of his life, but he ain’t stopped pushing weight! And here’s the evidence. SLOB or SubLowOneBloc – a new podcast series from Gobe himself exploring techno, house, UKFunky & of course a good helping of bassweight tunage.

Get all up in its guts… DL & tracklisting after the jumpy…

sub⎹div 07: RHYTHMICON

Whooowee… a hectic start to the summer! Noah D, Datsik, XI, Daega Sound – there have been & will be numerous bass movements in Victoria over the next few weeks. The one we’re most stoked about is sub|div 07: Rhythmicon. Our boy Quinn has been holding it down as part of the Big Reds over the last few years & his impact on Victoria’s bass community is undeniable. After great solo gigs in Vancouver for Shah DJs & numerous amazing sets opening for the likes of Shackleton, Skream, Noah D & Megasoid, it’ll be sweet to hear Rhythmicon rock a set by his lonesome. Expect some 2step flex & some tidy dubs. Podcast from Rhythmicon is on the way…

Critical “Hype The Funk [Rhythmicon Remix]“

sub⎹div 05 recap: Gobe’s farewell was amazing!

Jeeeah. sub⎹div 05 was an absolute throw down people. So much love up in Lucky Bar last Friday, thank you all SO MUCH! It was great to see all the heads out to bid Ben Gobe farewell, huge hearts & huge basslines all night. Check all the pics below, they give a great sense of how much energy was in the room (photos by Ben Fox).

sub⎹div podcast 2.2: Gobe [Mar. 2010]

To keep the extended Gobe farewell going, here’s the second installment of his sub|div podcast (peep the first half of Gobe’s podcast here). Big ups to all who came out to Hush this past Thursday for Theory – The Big Reds were on fiiiyaah kid. Big tunes dropped & a great energy. Here’s Gobe’s synopsis…

sub|div podcast 2.1: Gobe [Feb. 2010]

Truth be told, the sub|div soundsystem was busy through February with hella shows, so we’ll give Gobe a break for getting the second podcast in a bit late. For those that don’t know, Gobe is leaving Victoria for the far North of BC at the end of April to pursue life, love & work. The sub|div fam will miss Ben & we’re dreading losing him, but before he leaves, he’s gonna unload a couple of sick mixes & we’re gonna have a huge sub|div party on April 16th, which will feature all sub|div residents.

Hype The Funk [Rhythmicon Remix]

sub|div’s own Rhythmicon (aka the quiet 3rd of the bass juggernaut that is The Big Reds) just had a remix released through local imprint Nu Industry Recordings (big ups to Jon E & crew). The Hype The Funk EP is littered with a slew of remixes (Calvertron’s wobbler-riddim rework will slay dancefloors) & includes the kinetic banger that is the original… it’s available over at Beatport. Clock Rhythmicon’s remix below & don’t hesitate to cough up the dough for the local talent.

Victoria’s bass scene, just like Kool Keith, gets busy on ‘em.

Critical “Hype The Funk [Rhythmicon Mix]“