So... last night we headed to Barnsley for a Ground Level event. It was in the Urban Tent at BomFest, a small festival of around 1000 people in a forest on the outskirts of Barnsley. We arrived at 8ish and the setting was beautiful, a converted scout campsite with 3 small arenas and a main stage. The music on offer was varied and was being used as a way to promote local music talent (BOM stands from barnsley originla music) and to promote the anti BNP message (as Barnsley is somewhat of a BNP strong hold).
Andy and JP where playing as DJ and MC duo which I think worked well. JP looked nervous as the guys on before them where playing DnB and there MC was very good. Andy also seemed concerned about the come down in pace from DnB to breaks and electro. They started bang on 10.00, the crowd where unreceptive at first but once Andys redit of Jack Beats - Get Down dropped in, the crowd where going crazy. The set then continued in this wonky bass heavy sound and they lapped it up. The crowd grew from around 75 when they started to around 120-130, with the tent being relatively full. All in all a good gig.
Heres 2 videos I uploaded on YouTube, the first time I have ever personally done so!
Only a music tip for you readers I have two different ends of the music spectrum:
First of is a warm up Nu Disco track that will be getting play at the up and coming Telepathe gig at The Royal for sure. The original from Shit Robot, a indie electro type band my girlfriend put me onto when we first started going out, is a deep trippy affair. The remix is a plodding track that has some intresting peaks and troughs and is ideal for just warming up the crowd early doors...Todd Terje on remix duties.
Next up a track which has been reworked by a pair of prodcuers from London, I am hearing really good things from, Joe and Will Ask. This remix of a track by Milke (who offer simple indie electro pop), is the best track Ive heard this week. It stands between electro and techno perfectly with its low slung beats and repetitive sounds, yet the phat electro basslines that build through out make this a dance floor bomb for sure!
Joe and Will Ask have been rocking parties in and around the UK, most recently playing at Kool Kids Klub. This guys have serious skills in the studio and on the turntables! Check them out in the future at:
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