Along
with the aforementioned mixes we've also been busy over the past five months putting together a series of podcasts. The first podcast saw
myself (Illusive) and Step-A-Side playing a tune from each member of
the Mainframe Audio collective followed by a mix covering a range of
styles within the Dubstep genre before ending on a couple of tunes within
the 100bpm tempo range.
The
second instalment, hosted by Inquest and Alpha Labs, consisted of an
eclectic mix of Dubstep combined with amusing conversation. The
podcast followed a kind of 'call and response' theme between Alpha's
vision of what Dubstep is and Inquest's contradictory view. Who has
the right idea? You decide...
Myself
and Inquest were on hosting duties for the third edition. I think
that that our musical preferences complimented the others and led to
possibly the most consistent podcast so far music-wise. We included
all of the tracks from the Mainframe
Audio Christmas EP in the mix alongside some of our favourite
tunes at the time.
Step-A-Side
& Alpha Labs take control of the most recent podcast 'turning the
tables' on the previous format with a selection consisting of
strictly Drum & Bass bangers. This one definitely communicates
the highest levels of energy both in track-list and conversation. Best
served in a pre-party setting and sure to get you in the mood for
whatever you have in store!
Keep
an eye out for the next instalment coming soon, word on the street is
that it's going to be hosted by all four of us. Who can possibly
predict what madness will ensue!
-Illusive
Over the last five months, we at Mainframe Audio have been delivering a weekly mix series covering the full range of the styles and sounds that influence us as a collective.
The first instalment saw Inquest explore the dark tribal aspects of Dubstep back in November and since then we've delved deep into all corners of the current sound of the genre and beyond.
All of the mixes are available to listen to on our Mixcloud page. Here's one of my favourites; the first mix of the year, delivered by 'the mighty' Step-A-Side.
-Illusive
We decided recently to start a guest mix series to showcase the talents of other DJ's and producers outside of the collective. First up we have Brighton & Southampton based artist Noema UK stepping up with a mix packed full of deep, dark and minimal dancefloor destroyers. Keep an eye out for a couple of exclusive unreleased tracks in there including one from our very own Step-A-Side.
"NoemaUK is a Brighton-born DJ and Producer. Though predominantly focused on the tightly engineered, deeper end of the drum and bass spectrum, he is equally at home mixing dubstep, house and just about anything with the same moody, atmospheric quality found in his own productions.
As well as frequenting the decks at nights across the south coast (The Monday Club, Simply Vinyl, Contraband & Release), he also hosts his own weekly radio show on Emergency FM, where you can expect to hear him spinning the latest releases from imprints such as Critical, Shogun Audio and Samurai Music.
While DJ’ing is currently his main focus, he is set to step up efforts on his own productions over the next few months as he continues to hone his craft. Watch this space."
Words: Jet Vevers – K Mag
