EshOne talks about the SD dubstep scene and lays down some heavy dubs on Solipsistic Nation’s weekly radio show. Check it.

Tracklist:
1. EshOne & Misk “Facedown In The Muck”
2. King Slaff “Neinte”
3. Interview with EshOne
4. Shahin Badar & The Nasha Experience “Distortion”
5. Undertow “Tribalism”
6. Pete Lawrie “Panic (Monkey RMX)”
7. Interview with EshOne
8. Bulletproof “Imagine”
9. Squarewave “Zulu”
10. Monkey “Ninth Life”
11. Spektrum “Hotstepper (Bulletproof Remix)”
12. The Thirst “Could This Be Real (Ghost Remix)”
13. Ghost “Think Ur Greezy”
14. EshOne “Malbec”
15. Bulletproof “Samcro”
16. Ghost Ft. D Twist “Club Music”
17. El-B “The Romp”
18. EshOne Ft. Erica AP “Fast Enough”
19. EshOne “Texas Pete”
20. Bulletproof Ft. Rugged Teck MC “Step 2 U”
21. EshOne “Faux Beau (D-Fab VIP)”
22. Bulletproof “Soundtrack To Forever”
23. Interview with EshOne
24. EshOne “Float”
25. Misk “Alabaster”
26. Rachel Bennet “Tell Me (EshOne Dub Mix)”
27. Djinn “Solace”
28. Interview with EshOne

Lots of dubs on here.

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SDDUBSTEP.COM Exclusive Mix #7 by Searchl1te | (47:45) | 320 Kbps Mp3

I have been showcasing a lot of local talent in the last 6 podcasts, but I felt it was time to branch out. We get to see a lot of local talent at our shows… But rarely any stateside talent from outside California. I got a chance to chat with Searchl1te, who’s a very busy man in the Chicago area. Searchl1te has been making moves in the scene for over a decade, has been playing shows all around the US, hosts an FM radio show in Chicago, and keeps a full time gig helping the community. A pretty inspiring dude… Not to mention, he has some really sick tunes, and knows how to put them together properly. A proper start to showcasing some other US talent!

-EshOne

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Tracklist:

1. NTRLD – Hallucinations (The Bassist Rmx) — Brap Dem!
2. SkinzMann – Ginger Dread Man (Doomtrooper Rmx) — Squitty Bubbler exclusive
3. Wachs Lyrical – Butters — forthcoming Holding Pattern
4. Eshone – You Won’t — forthcoming Dubfront
5. Mr Curtamos – Blah — forthcoming Subdepth
6. Dess – Lost Highway – forthcoming Dead Homies
7. AbZ – Shake — Dubfront
8. Ghosthack – 4-FMC — unreleased
9. David Starfire – Cobra (Sub Swara Rmx) — forthcoming 6 Degrees
10. The Prodigy – Warrior’s Dance (Benga Rmx) — bootleg
11. Kush Arora ft MC Zulu – Lose Control (Searchl1te Rmx) — forthcoming Dread Bass Chronicles Remix Album
12. Wall of Denzell – Black Jesus (Searchl1te’s Crucifixion Rmx) — unreleased
13. Nit Grit – Squits and Giggles — Squitty Bubbler exclusive
14. Deftones – Change (In the House of Flies) (Claw Rmx) — bootleg
15. Erykah Badu – Didn’t cha Know (Biscope Rmx) — bootleg
16. Searchl1te – The Healing — forthcoming Betamorph Dubsteppers for Haiti Vol 3

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A Q&A with Searchl1te

by EshOne

What did you grow up listening to?

In chronological order, C is for Cookie by the Cookie Monster, Animal massacring the drums on the Muppet Show. Disco, the Oak Ridge Boys, Bob Segar, and ZZ Top courtesy of my parents. My first 45 was Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue”. Then tapes… Lionel Richie, Grandmaster Flash, Fat Boys, Run DMC. Classic rock radio, German techno, early electronic music like Edgar Varese. True school hip hop, Whiny indie shit. Industrial and noise. Jungle and breakcore. Kuduro and cumbia. Lately, all music in the dub and breakbeat diaspora as it travels and gets reinvented. This list is really endless.

What is your day job?

Director of the Free Write Jail Arts and Literacy Program. I teach reading, creative writing, music production, and I program arts experiences for youth incarcerated in the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. Check out the site and some of my students’ work – www.freewritejailarts.org

Best party you ever played?

One gig I remember fondly was the first big party I threw. January 1999 @ a VFW in Morgantown, West Virginia. We packed 1200 people into that place…thirsty ravers, metal heads, indie freaks, my parents. I played at 2am in the basement, where all the jungle was, and ran ragga and amen bizness until the drop-ceiling panels started to crumble, the vets sipping Iron City in the bar caught the ghost, and the kids on the floor sweat through their pants. My dad was running around with a camera getting groups of candy kids to pose by telling them he was a photographer from “Rave.com”.

Describe your local scene:

I’m not much of a scene whore, but I can tell you that Chicago is SOLID. There are so many opportunities to get involved with music on every level. At this moment, I help run two radio shows (Part Time Sucker Radio on WNUR 89.3 Fm and www.Dubstep.Fm), dj out somewhere in the city a few times a month at various venues (Smartbar, Lava Lounge, Empty Bottle, Darkroom, Double Door, Rodan, etc), do big sound for parties, run recording sessions for musicians, am helping to build two studios, help run a label (Dubfront Records), do live collaborations (Chicago Sewer), throw events (Dubfront Sessions @ Darkroom). The fact that so many viable opportunities are available to me makes me feel like this scene is pretty damn healthy.

Where do you think dubstep and bass music is headed for the rest of 2010?

Bass music is gonna continue to stay LOW as it makes it’s way around the world. I want to hear obscure traditional music combined with the bass music production aesthetic.

Who are your favorite producers right now?

Maga Bo is helping to bring seemingly disparate elements into intense cohesion. Douster’s wobbly stuff is off the chain. Sub Swara is completely killing it with their musicianship and dancefloor sensibility. Wachs Lyrical tactfully merges the beautiful with the devastating. I’m always getting something fresh and inspiring from Claw / Trillbass. Kush Arora is a maaaad thinker. The Abominable Twitch, who is my partner in the live PA project we call Chicago Sewer, is a fuckin’ savant. Also, MC Zulu does collabs with many on this list…most any track he touches turns into a partysmasher.

DJs?

Chrissy Murderbot, Jeekoos, Dj C, Chris Widman of Abstract Science, Ryan Organ and Craig Monkeytek, Joe Nice, Dj Rekha dropped some hot bhangra/dancehall biz in Chi last weekend, The Heatwave, El G as he’s dropping all the ZZK family badness, m50 aka Area with the minimal techno fuckery, MC Zulu is getting into dj’ing and I can’t wait for his palette of tunes to see the light of day…all these folks teach me things each time I hear them play. Of course there are many more…

A few of the top dubs in the bag atm:

I included a gang of my favorite dubs in this mix….the rest are TOP SECRET bwah. Nah, there is one more that has been in nearly every set of mine for the past few months: Mochipet – Complex Players (Sub Swara RMX) forthcoming on 6 Degrees. Holy shit this tune.

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Tracklisting:
1. Notch & Puppy Kicker – Blue Steel
2. EshOne – Toast Burned
3. Argyle – Funk Funk
4. Puppy Kicker – Abysmal
5. Clone A Side – For The Paradise (Puppy Kicker Remix)
6. EshOne – Float
7. Puppy Kicker – Cosmic Orgasm
8. Argyle – I’d Call It Dope
9. Puppy Kicker – Deionized
10. Puppy Kicker – New Guinea Voodoo
11. Rachel Bennett – Tell Me (EshOne Dub Mix)
12. Puppy Kicker – Everyone’s Happy
13. EshOne – Texas Pete
14. EshOne – When I’m Around

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SDDUBSTEP.COM Exclusive Mix #5 by EshOne | (52:36) | 320 Kbps Mp3

I first met EshOne through myspace sometime around late 2007 early 2008. I was introduced by a few different mutual friends. Shortly thereafter he sent me a bunch of tunes he had made and asked for my comments on them. I sent him back honest critiques on all the tunes he sent me, half expecting not to hear back or to get back some nasty message explaining to me why my critiques were faulty and what a great producer he really was (as has happened to me many times when commenting on tunes that people have posted on the dubstep forum asking for critique). To my surprise and pleasure, I received a message back thanking me for the critiques. Since that time he’s been very generous in sending me tunes, and his production skills have improved consistently. He’s an affable guy, an excellent DJ and producer, and a pretty good skater I’m told. If you haven’t already done so, go cop Rogue Dubs 10 http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/roguedubs_ten and be checking for future releases and DJ appearances.
-The P Man

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Tracklist:

1 ) EshOne – Deco
2 ) EshOne – Toast Burned
3 ) EshOne – Texas Pete – Forthcoming Rogue Plates
4 ) EshOne – You Wont
5 ) EshOne – Bearcave
6 ) EshOne – Wine-0
7 ) EshOne – Malbec – Forthcoming Dubfront
8 ) EshOne – Grahm’s Lamb – Rogue Dubs
9 ) Misk & EshOne – Facedown in the Muck – Forthcoming Rogue Plates
10 ) EshOne – When I’m Around
11 ) Argyle – Dark Krystal
12 ) EshOne – Marsbox
13 ) EshOne – One Thru
14 ) Misk – Night Out – NotPublic Records
15 ) PuppyKicker – Cosmic Orgasm – Forthcoming Rogue Plates

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A Q&A with EshOne

by Puppy & P Man:

What’s the deal with Argyle ?

Argyle is quite possibly the hottest new deal on the SoCal dubstep circuit. In a nutshell, it’s just two producers from San Diego who are trying to close the space between people on the dance floor. This is a very intricate process though, it involves bringing excessive amounts of bass, Leggitt cigarettes, Folgers, and MicroKorg.

What are your plans for the future ?

Ohhhh… Watch for myself along with Austin Speed and PuppyKicker if you are in the southwest US, we are doing a mini tour starting in Albuquerque on November 19th.

As far as production goes, I would like to keep making tunes at the rate that I have been recently, as well as work on some other collabs that I have going. I’m working on tunes with PuppyKicker(we are Argyle), The P Man, Miguex, and hopefully Austin Speed here in SD – and across the pond, I’m looking to work with Djinn on a tune or two in the near future.

Release wise, I am looking forward to hearing Texas Pete, and a collab with Misk, Facedown in the Muck on 12″. They will make up Rogue Plates 001, the vinyl arm of Rogue Dubs based out of KC. The label is headed by FSTZ, an SD local who we need to bring back for a set very soon.

So you’re a vinyl purist… no serato or anything. Is there a specific reason you choose not to use the new digital options for Dj’ing ?

I don’t only play vinyl! I play a lot of dubplates too, hahahaha. It’s not that I’ve chosen not to use them, it’s that I’ve not chosen to use them… I have nothing against them, and sometimes I envy the ease of taking a tune that you just got, and playing it for a crowd on the same day. A few of my reasons would have to be that I like to have some drank when I play, and that just won’t mix with a computer, so that’s out… and also I need the hands on of vinyl, so CDs are out. Getting a box of records or acetate in the mail is a good feeling as well. Dubplates smell really good. Plus it seems that every show I have been to lately the computer crashes, falls off a table, or the CDJ overheats or something… I just like to keep it easy and throw a disc on the platter. You already gotta deal with those needles, and cables and stuff.

Who are some of your favorite producers right now ?

I’m really feelin El-B and the Ghost Recordings camp. That organic style is just incredibly good and simple. Why didn’t I think of it!?!? Quantum Soul, Bar 9, Hatcha, Synkro, Kromestar, Monkey, Orien, Dubfiction, Richie August, Kutz, Djinn, 12th Planet, as well as Tapir and all the SD locals… Some serious heat is building down here.

How would you describe your style to someone who was unfamiliar with your music ?

Complex rhythms, big bass, techy and makes you want to move. I like to think that painters decorate canvases, and musicians decorate time and space with vibrations… I like to think the vibes my music puts out are good, but a lot of the time I’m working out my frustrations and disappointments through some angry basslines or something. It’s really all about intentions and how the listener receives it, I just wanna make people dance!

Didn’t you used to play DNB and Hip Hop ?

Yes! I recently did a dnb set at the AC Lounge. I got into that stuff when I was in high school growing up in Albuquerque. I did a few shows here and there, but got more into the production side of things because I wasn’t 21 at the time and couldn’t go out to the bars and such. I also practiced turntablism for a while and did a few studio cuts for some local hip hop artists (8 West) – I never really played hip hop out though, just at house parties and things like that.

When did you start Djing / producing dubstep ?

I started making dubstep tunes in 2006, when I got word of the dubstep forum. It’s [the forum] been essential for networking, and was a basic inspiration for a lot of what I have been doing. I will say that I was pretty into dnb and hip hop at that time, and was not all that impressed by the dubstep I had heard until I heard one of Excision’s mixes(06 summer mix – you all know it). After that I was hooked and started digging into the UK sound for more. Djing came later, in 2008 because I didn’t have all that much vinyl, and wasn’t really aware of the dubstep scene in SD – I thought I was alone! I still really don’t play that much though.

Have you ever produced in other styles besides Dubstep ?

I originally started with dnb, but I’ve made tracks of all sorts: techno, house, hip hop, breaks, ambient… I have not released anything besides dubstep, although there is a full length DIY sort of album that Misk and I did a couple years back with painted artwork and everything that had some experimental type tunes on it. It’s floating around SD somewhere.

Any plans to do so in the future ?

Sure! I’ve got some serious minimal techno stuff that I never show anyone, but I feel so out of touch with that scene that I’m not sure if the listeners will be accepting of my tunes. I think they sound like they are from ten years ago.

What’s your drug of choice ?

Can’t say till it’s legalized here.

Talk about some of the events you’ve helped put on in SD .

A couple years back I was working with Misk and doing a monthly show at the Whistle Stop in south park. We’d play dubstep and downtempo, and occasionally some dnb. We ran into some complications with bookings and stuff and let that one die. Now, I like to promote all the San Diego dubstep events i know about on this site – but in particular, the two shows I have put on with Sublmnl were Dub Smugglers:UK with DJ Kutz and The Invasion with Sukh Knight. Both of these events were insanely fun, and I want to do more in the future.

Do you play any instruments ?

I played acoustic and electric guitar starting when I was 7 years old. I got serious about it and started a few bands when I was around 13, starting with punk rock and moved forward to a ‘blues/metal fusion’ that was the signature sound of my band throughout high school. We played in our garages and around Albuquerque until I moved back to San Diego in 2004.

What other music scenes have you been involved in ?

I’ve done some recording for local punk bands in New Mexico, most recently I recorded a demo for The Twenty 2s in Las Vegas, NM. I also like to check out different scenes here in SD, I have friends in a few indie bands, including Recordable Colors, Buried Under Carrots, The Morning on Fire (I promise I’ll make it to a show soon) and a few others. I always have a good time when there’s music playing and I’m holding a pint!

How long have you lived in SD ? How do you think the places you’ve lived have affected your music ?

I was born here, but grew up in New Mexico. I lived in the mountains of northern NM for 5 years or so when I was real young, then in Albuquerque for 10 years. I have always had family and friends in SD, so I was back and forth all the time. I think growing up in NM gave me a sense of self at a pretty early age, so I branched off into listening to weird stuff quite a bit earlier than most people I knew at the time. I think that, combined with living on the west side of Albuquerque and going to West Mesa HS has definitely put some creativity and a dirtier edge to some of my music. Moving back to SD has smoothed out my sound a lot, as well as put in a lot of danceability. I’m trying to make sexier, bouncier, club style tunes now, and it’s a lot of fun.

Top 5 dubs in the bag

El-B/Ghost – Think your greezy
Clone A Side – For the paradise (PuppyKicker remix)
Richie August – Smash dat
Djinn – Solace
Argyle – Dark krystal

Top 5 vinyls in the bag

These are all old, but I like them a lot:
Cluekid – Hovercraft
Hatcha & Kromestar – 1919
Monkey – Volume VIP
12th Planet – 68
Skream – Stagger

Dog person or cat person?

Doggers all day, I love Pickel.

Coffee or tea?

Espresso or Oolong.

Favorite rave you played at?

Dub Smugglers:UK closing for Kutz. I was having the worst night – stress from the event, and loads of personal drama, and I didn’t even want to play. I had a few of those famous Jamaican Red pints, and threw down the Roguestar(I think?) refix of Come Around, and when the bassline hit I instantly forgot about everything that was bothering me, and I just killed it. It was unreal- Kutz wheeled back my tune You Wont, I never thought shit like that would happen in my life, it has been a laptop hobby for some time now… It’s amazing when things build to something larger than life! I was stoked on how the system at Kava sounded that night, and I had a lot of friends there who had never even heard dubstep before… It was a great session and definitely stands out for me. Kava Lounge.

What’s your favorite fast food ?

Taco shops all day. I love hot sauce. I love burritos. I love Mexican food period. Only thing better is New Mexican food, but that’s a whole new interview.

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SDDUBSTEP.COM Exclusive Mix #4 by Puppy Kicker | (59:26) | 320 Kbps Mp3

Puppy’s been killin San Diego with some huge DJ sets as of late… Here’s one specially for ya’ll. A wicked blend of styles, seamlessly threaded together – quite a sampler plate of what’s on PK’s menu for dancefloor mobility. Burn one.

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Tracklist:
01- Mimosa >> Dead Like Me
02- Hd4000 >> South Street (Widdler’s Back Alley rmx)
03- Puppy & Tapir >> Shit Makes Me Loopy
04- Hatcha & Kromestar >> 1919
05- Jakes >> Justice
06- Lil Wayne >> A Milli (Datsik & Excision rmx)
07- Sketchy Maxx >> U Wot Ruckus (Roke rmx)
08- DJ Fresh >> Heavyweight (Benny Page rmx)
09- Tech Itch & Droid Sector >> Rust Puppet
10- Puppy Kicker >> Cosmic Orgasm
11- Phaelah >> Lounge
12- Eskmo >> I Dream I’m Flying
13- Mimosa >> F.T.A.M.F
14- Indigo >> Cosmos
15- Juno Reactor >> Tokyo Dub (Broken Note rmx)
16- Tech Itch & Droid Sector >> Craneum
17- Bassnectar >> Cozza Frenzy (Z Trip Hellrazor rmx)
18- Chimpo >> Pump Action
19- Tech Itch & Droid Sector >> Crimson Tears
20- Tonya Stephens >> Doctor Dub (Austin Speed & Calculon rmx)

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A quick Q&A with Puppy:

It’s been a while, how are you?

I’m good. Just been makin tunes, tryin to get the name out there a bit. Got a couple tunes comin out on Rogue Dubs next month. And a vinyl release on Rogue Plates comin out in a couple months. So good. Really good.

How would you say the dubstep scene in SD has grown and developed in the last year?

Well… it’s def been making some serious strides. We’ve had a couple really big names come through town, which has been great. The people down here are def starting to catch on to the sound and really seeming to appreciate what we’re offering. Which is a small but VERY strong and diverse talent pool. I’d say we’ve developed from a baby in a crib to a baby that’s learning to crawl around and get into stuff… it’s not gonna be too long now before we are jumping ramps on our bmx bikes in the street. We’re growing so fast.

Who should we be lookin out for?

SD in general… Austin Speed, EshOne, MSK, Dr. Nickels, Tapir, Myself. We’re takin over!

How did the name Beaverhausen come about?

hahahahahahaha….

I met a beautiful young woman at a day party here in San Diego. She told me her name was Anastasia Beaverhausen. I was inspired by her, so I named a tune after her.

Any upcoming collabs or projects we should know about?

Um… yeah! I’ve been collabing with Esh under the name “Argyle”. We’ve been making some really cool tunes. I def have been enjoying working with him… the tunes just some out so naturally. I’ve also been working with Tapir. We don’t really have a name yet but I think we may call ourselves “The Z List”. Also, my boy Austin Speed has been making some CRAZY mash ups w/ Calulon & Whizard.

What’s your favorite after-the-bar taco shop, and why?

Ohhh… that’s a hard one… the first answer is… The one that’s still open! But if a had a choice it would either be Santana’s on Rosecrans because they are consistantly good, have great sauce and don’t seem like they will spit in my burrito. The other would be Lucha Libre’s… They’ve got these gourmet burritos that are fuckin INSANE good, not to mention that the whole place is decked out in Luchador masks and champion belts and stuff… Oh! and they’ve got a tv that premanently has Ron Burgendy on the screen.. Now THAT’S some good San Diego lovin right thr’!

Shouts:

Well everyone I’ve mentioned already… Austin Speed, EshOne, Tapir, MSK, Dr. Nixs, um… LL Beaverhausen, ROGUE DUBS, Big Up Magazine, Broken Beat fam, everyone who comes out and shows love and support.. (I feel like I’m doin my thank you speech after the Emmy’s or some shit) MY GRAMA!!! fo sho! sddubstep.com

Featuring Special Guest DJs Austin Speed, Crmnl, and EshOne Alongside The P Man himself.

Heavy session.

Tracklisting:

Intro
01. Shackleton – “You Bring Me Down” (Skull Disco)
02. Cyrus – “Paradise Dub” (Tectonic)
03. Unknown – “Trample” (White)
04. D1 – “Cave” (Tempa)
05. DJG – “Buena Vista” (Untitled! Recordings)
06. Late – “Voices From The Night” (Disfigured Dubs)
07. Matty G – “Keep Walkin” (War010)
08. 12th Planet – “C-Sick” (10 Bag)
09. DZ – “Do For Love” (Slit Jockey)
10. EshOne – “Swickied” (Dub)
11. Kutz – “Tarantula” (Soul Jazz)
12. Pachecko – “Bi Polar Bear” [Starkey Remix] (Lo Dubs)
13. Elemental – “Sparkle” (Hotflush)
14. Fused Forces – “Whats Going Down” (Substance Abuse)
15. Fused Forces – “Fatal Fever” (FFP)
16. Unknown – “Vibes” (War008)
17. LD – Woodblock (Hyperdub)
18. Kutz – “Drums Of No Return” (Soul Jazz)
19. Plastician ft. Skepta – Intensive Snare (Terrorhythm Recordings)
20. 6Blocc – “Legalize It” [East Coast Mix] (War002)
21. Kromestar – “Surgery” (Deep Medi)
22. DLX – “You Wan Dead” (Steps In Time Recordings)
23. Lost – “Neck Back” (Sin City Recordings)
24. Hatcha & Kromestar – “Ragz” (Eight FX)
25. EshOne & Misk – “Facedown In The Muck” (Dub)
26. Tubby – “Turbo Shandy” (Soulja)
27. The Others – “Bazooka” (Dub Police)
28. Vista – “Special Request” (3.5)
26. Matt U – “Free Me” (S.C.U.M.)
27. 12th Planet – “Be Blatant” (Smog)
28. Benga – “Buzzin’ ” (Tempa)
29. Cardopusher – “Steppin’ Worldwide” (True Tiger)
30. MRK1 – “Magnetic Device” (Earwax)
31. Kutz – “Traveling” (Soul Jazz)
32. Goth Trad – “The Clown” (Deep Medi)
33. Matt U – “Omerta” (Mata-Syn)
34. Kutz – “Spaceman V.I.P.” (Sin City Recordings)
35. Ghost – “The Club” (Ghost/Tempa)
36. LV feat. Dandelion – “CCTV” (Hyperdub)
37. Rusko – “Acton Dread” [L-Wiz Remix] (Dub Thiefs)
38. DJG – “Late Night” [Bootleg]
39. Unknown Artist vs. Movado – “Money” (White)
40. Zombie – “The Lie” (Ramp)
41. Noah D – “Can’t Be My Lover”
42. L-ow – “One Chance” (On The Edge)
43. Rogue State feat. Bongo Chili – “Opportunity” (Argon)
44. Unknown vs. Dawn Penn – “No No No” (Unknown)
45. Quantum Soul – “Effortless” (Dubbed Out)
46. Bar 9 – “Distant Roots” (Dark Circles)
47. Mungo’s Hi-Fi – Babylon (Scrubadub)
48. RSD – Speeka Box (Punch Drunk)
49. Conquest – Mirage (Anti-Social Entertainment)

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SDDUBSTEP.COM Exclusive Mix by Austin Speed | (1:07:08) | 320 Kbps Mp3

Austin Speed is the man of the hour here in SD.  He is a co-founder of San Diego’s premier dubstep event production crew, he has releases coming out on Rogue Dubs, as well as some vinyl bootlegs and remixes.  I’m not sure how he keeps a day job, because he’s always rocking shows left and right here in SD…  Adding to the list, here is an exclusive mix with plenty of SoCal love from Don Froth, EshOne, Osal8, Puppy Kicker, Calculon, and the man himself, Austin Speed.

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Tracklisting:

1.  Late – Voices from the Night – Disfigured
2.  Fever Ray – When I Grow Up (Scuba’s High Up Mix) - Rabid Records
3.  Coalition Of The Killing – We Are The Glitch (DJG Remix) – Blipswitch Digital
4.  Massive Attack – Inertia Creeps (Austin Speed Dubstep Bootleg) – Unreleased
5.  Skream – Trapped In A Dark Bubble - Tectonic
6.  Seven – Conspiracy - Aquatic Lab
7.  Current Value & Rodell – Requiem (Balkansky Rework) - Subtrakt
8.  Don Froth – Shakedown – Unreleased
9.  Austin Speed – Full Clip – Forthcoming Roguedubs
10. EshOne – Grahm’s Lamb - Forthcoming Roguedubs
11. Osal8 – The Grid – Unreleased
12. Skism – The Blank – Wicky Lindows
13. Austin Speed – Bloodbath – Forthcoming Roguedubs
14. Shock One – Adachigahara’s Theme – Viper Recordings
15. Balkansky – United – Subtrakt
16. Puppy Kicker – Devastating Effect – Unreleased
17. Depone – Part Time Funk – Forthcoming Roguedubs
18. Breakage – Rain – Digital Soundboy
19. Imogen Heap – Headlock (Puppy Kicker’s A Little Rougher Mix) - Unreleased
20. Calculon & Austin Speed – Lost (Austin Speed Remix) - Unreleased

A quick Q&A with Austin Speed:

How did you get into electronic music?

When I was about 13 or 14 years old I was listening to a lot of heavy metal and hardcore and I was trading cds with a friend who was into a lot industrial music like Scorn, KMFDM, Front Line Assembly, etc. I was intrigued knowing that most of that music was being done with synthesizers, samplers and/or computers. From there it was pretty much a natural progression on to techno, drum n’ bass and IDM.

How long have you been producing?

On and off for well over ten years now. I’ve gone through several different setups ranging from full hardware to using just a computer, which is pretty much where I’m at right now. I was producing techno for a while, but I’ve just started seriously producing dubstep within the last year.

What’s your ritual in the studio?

It’s a little bit different every time. Sometimes I’ll start by laying down some drums, then building the bassline and lead around that. Other times I’ll start with a sample that gets me inspired, or I’ll start playing a riff on the keyboard and keep adding more layers. From there, it’s just about getting the arrangement down, then a process of eqing and compression to get everything sitting right in the mix. One thing that I’ve found that works for me is to not force anything when it comes to production. If I’m not getting the sound or vibe that I’m going after, or if I’m hitting a wall on a tune I’ll just take a break then come back to it later with a refreshed perspective.

Who has made the biggest impact on you musically?

I’d be hard pressed to narrow that down, but I’d have to say that some of the older Autechre records really changed the way that I thought about music. The way that they use such abstract sounds to build deep sonic landscapes is really incredible. Another artist that inspired me quite a bit is Speedy J because of the sheer raw energy of his productions. More recently I saw Skream perform at a Pure Filth show in LA towards the end of 2007 and that was my major turning point in shifting my musical focus towards dubstep.

How do you see yourself, and San Diego in general contributing to the dubstep scene?

I co-founded an event production company called Sublmnl Sound System that I run with my partner, CRMNL, with the goal of throwing quality dubstep events in the San Diego area. We’ve hosted events with Joe Nice, Roommate, Djunya, SPL, and we’re bringing down Noah D in June. We’ve just started a monthly summer series that will feature a headliner at every show. We’d like to eventually see San Diego turn into a major hub for touring artists. As far as San Diego in general, there are some very talented producers from here that are starting to get national and international exposure.

How do you feel about the amalgamation of dubstep and techno?

Coming from a techno background I think it’s great to see the two genres cross-pollinating with each other. A few of the releases on Apple Pips, Hotflush and 7even are starting to bridge the gap. I’ve also started to notice more people that I knew from the techno community starting to come out to dubstep shows and they’re really getting into the sound.

I noticed you always wear fancy t-shirts, where do you buy them?

Ha ha! Yeah, that’s one of my guilty pleasures! Nordstrom’s usually.

What producers/dj’s are you feeling lately?

One of my favorites at the moment is DJG from San Francisco, he’s got a really nice techy sound and his production quality is incredible. A few others that come to mind are Subscape, 501, Von D, Truth, Mala and of course Jakes.

Thanks to FSTZ, PuppyKicker, CRMNL, Pure Boom HI-FI, Haleigh, and Katya, for the last minute questions

Misk is at it again with a HUGE studio mix sportin’ a new style that’s sure to impress.  Lots of deep sub bass, nintendo bleeps, and general awesomeness- this is 30 minutes of your day that will stand out for the week.  A few dubs on here from Misk himself, Mite, Groovekiller, and Akira Kiteshi.  Enjoy

Misk – April 09 Promo Mix (320 kbps mp3 | 27:28 | 62.9 MB)

Tracklist: 
1: Misk – Worms and Fast Food (unreleased) 
2: Misk – Centipede Express (unreleased) 
3: Zomby – Aquafresh (Hyperdub) 
4: Zomby – Spliff Dub – Rustie Remix (Hyperdub) 
5: Akira Kiteshi – Loraine Kelly (Forthcoming Black Acre) 
6: Mite – Chocolate Circuit (Unreleased) 
7: Rustie – Response (Stuff) 
8: Starkey – Bang, Bang, The Witch is Dead (Planet Mu) 
9: Misk – Lizard Lift (Unreleased) 
10: Joker – Digidesign (Hyperdub) 
11: Rustie – Tempered (Kapsize) 
12: Groove Killer – Wonder (Unreleased) 
13: Eskmo – I Dream I am Flying (Ancestor)

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SDDUBSTEP.COM Exclusive Mix by Puppy Kicker | (1:13:30) | 320 Kbps Mp3

Puppy Kicker has played all around southern California, from desert parties, to warehouses, and is a resident DJ at San Diego’s longest running weekly dubstep centered event, Elevate.  Dance floor smashers are PK’s specialty: huge sub bass, and always lots of tunes you probably haven’t heard before.  Here we bring you an exclusive mix with plenty of SD love from Austin Speed, EshOne, Misk, and the man himself, PuppyKicker.

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Tracklisting: 

1. Siren_ Serpent (Unreleased)
2. Pendulum_ The Other Side (Dubstep Mix) 
3. Pangea_ You & I (Original Mix)
4. Kid Sister_ Pro Nails (SMD Mix)
5. Jokers Of The Scene_ Baggy Bottom Boys (DZ Ravestep Mix)
6. Austin Speed_ Full Clip (Forthcoming RougeDubs)
7. The Kills_ URA Fever (Jazzsteppa Dubstep Mix)
8. Little Jinder_ Polyhedron (Supra1 Remix)
9. EshOne_ Malbec (Unreleased)
10. Puppy Kicker_ Something From Nothing (Unreleased)
11. Misk_ Uplink (Forthcoming RougeDubs)
12. Culprate_ Unknown Dub
13. Austin Speed_ Bloodbath (Unreleased)
14. Misk_ Headcase (Forthcoming Terminal Dusk)
15. Plastician_ Japan (Culprate Remix)
16. Calvin Harris_ I’m Not Alone (Doorly Remix)
17. Akira Kiteshi_ Pinball
18. EshOne_ Untitled Dub (Unreleased)
19. Illoom_ Thrush (Forthcoming Alterkation001)
20. Puppy Kicker_ The Song That Never Was (Unreleased)

 

A quick Q&A with PK:

Have you been feelin’ the colly vibes or coke vibes in dubstep lately?

hahahah.. is that a real question!? Well… I must say, as much as I’m a collie man myself, it’s that banging hard nasty shit that got me into dubstep in the first place.  But then again I def. have a place in my heart for that rollin bass smoked out shit as well…. i like it all.

Do you think the amalgamation of rap and dubstep is the future direction of the genre?  

I think that it already is,  And not just with hip hop/rap. One of my favorite things about dubstep as a genre is that it seems to encompass every style of music. Everything just seems to fit in there somehow, and I think it will continue to morph and shape into new dimensions & styles.

How big do you see dubstep becoming in the world of electronic music, or music in general?

It’s def picking up pace as we speak. You’re seeing more and more mainstream artists & “brand name” dj’s either commissioning dubstep remixes or playing/producing dubstep tunes..Freq Nasty, Bassnectar, Diplo, Z trip and countless others are playing dubstep in their sets. Then you have people like Kanye West giving stems to Rusko or Snoop hooking up (if you can call it that) with Chase & Status. So we’ll see, it def seems to be catching on.

What are the pros/cons of dubstep being more underground in the states?

I really wouldn’t know… I can say there’s a lot of competition for a small market in the states. But there’s a lot more respect for the music in Europe.  Maybe I can get some gigs over there and answer that question later

What other music do you listen to besides dubstep?

it would be easier to say what i don’t listen to… radio country! When I was growing up my mom def. encouraged me to listen to and appreciate all types of stuff. I like/listen to everything… jazz, jambands, funk, disco,classical hip hop, all genres of electronic, punk,  I was in deathmetal bands in high school, I love some shit-kickin bluegrass, classic rock, world music, reggae, bollywood tunes… the list could go on forever.

Has production changed the way you listen to music?  And how?

Hmmmm… well I guess it makes me a bit more critical of the production value of tunes. But I’ve always listened to music w/ a bit of a musicians ear.  It doesn’t always have to be the best produced song in the world for me to like it. I mean, listen to some old Bad Religion or Sex Pistols.. horribly produced songs by anyones measure, but a good song is a good song. That doesn’t really answer the question though…. short answer is… not really.

What’s your weirdest experience since you have started DJing?

Hahahah… I probably shouldn’t say this but… I got a little mouth hug one time while playing at a warehouse party in L.A. And on that note.. Puppy OUT!

Thanks to FSTZ, Hera, CRMNL, Pure Boom HI-FI, Brad L., and Misk for the last minute questions