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Tonight: Datsik


British Columbia dubstep producer Troy Beetles has been recording under the name Datsik since 2009 when he released his debut EP, Against The Machines on Substruk records. After seeing fellow producer Excision at the Shambhala music festival in 2008, Beetles was inspired to create his own tracks, eventually collaborating and releasing several remixes together in the following year. Last September saw the release his second full length record, Let it Burn, on his imprint Firepower records.

Tonight Datsik returns to the Town Ballroom after last playing the venue in April 2013 with support from Atlanta trap producer HeRobust, whose hip-hop infused bass tracks are a maximalist combination of numerous influences throughout club music. Also on the bill is GETTER, a young artist and San Jose native signed to Beetles' Firepower label whose 2013 single "I Want More" found its' way to the top of the Beatport chart. Doors open at 8pm, tickets are $24 presale and can be purchased at the door for $29.



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Tonight: Rusko

 
Tonight, Rusko returns to Buffalo for a big show at Town Ballroom. He just released a new EP, Lift Me Up, on OWSLA, Skrillex's record label, and is currently on a large-scale production tour of North America. The tour is coming off a stop in Toronto at Sound Academy on Saturday night, and this leg of the run will feature an opening set by Drum and Bass legend Roni Size who will be joined by MC Dynamite. The two big-name producers on a bill together would sell out anywhere in the UK; this show will be well-attended. Pre-Sale tickets were going for $27.00 and may still be available HERE. Also performing tonight will be fan-favorite Hoogs and SwaggleRock.
 
Check out the tracks from the Lift Me Up EP on Rusko's Soundcloud page below.
 

 
 
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thursday 4/4
730p
$20/All Ages
TOWN BALLROOM
681 main st. Buffalo, NY
Tonight DATSIK arrives in Buffalo for a show at the Town Ballroom. He has been getting a lot of attention from the mainstream media as he has embarked on this tour. It's being said that he is a innovative presence in the Dubstep scene. Sadly the American media has tied him with the label of Dubstep. Personally I don't think he makes Dubstep music, he is influenced by Dubstep-and Hip-Hop, but he's more in the realm of BroStep. Datsik is one of the popular American producers that toes the line of being too prevalent. He gained so much notoriety after doing excellent remixes of The Crystal Method, Bassnectar, and MGMT but that wasn't that long ago. Really he hasn't had years of performance experience, but ironically has been on some of the biggest stages in the world! Tonight he'll throw down a lot of great music, so decide for yourself what you think of this top-flight "DJ." by heading over to the Ballroom tonight. In support will be MAYHEM, GETTER, and BONE-LOC (formerly Bones Jones) from Rochester.


friday 4/5
LOKI DNB & OHM ULTRA LOUNGE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT
10p-4a
Free
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 main st. Buffalo, NY
Good old fashion FREE danceparty with many styles of EDM featuring PAUL KUENZI, LOONEY TOONS, THE MICK, LOKI, and DA BUTCHA.

 saturday 4/6
10p-4a
$10/21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Don't really know who these up-and-comers are, but it was suggested to me to go and check it out. Hailing from the Burgh, BUKU and KILO are get turned up and make Duke's into a Bass cave on Saturday night. Local supporting acts include EYES EVERYWHERE, LOKI, JUST DUBBS, ROLA, and BIG BASHA

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Listener's Digest: Benga & Kano - "Forefather"


Here's a new track from Benga featuring Grime MC Kano. This single is due to come out on Benga's upcoming record titled Chapter II, which comes out on May 6th. This song is an homage to classic sounding Dubstep and Grime. Kano is not the favorite of many purists, but in the lyrics he takes some shots that come across as comical. Check out the song and accompanying uneventful music video.


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It is not uncommon for an opener to upstage a headlining act. This is happening more frequently, and when it does it's always kind of funny, or pleasantly surprising! Last Saturday at Duke's, HOOGS played right before   MISTANOIZE on a Bass-centric bill. Though I'm usually impressed with HOOGS, I have to say I was blown away. The Drum and Bass he was playing transported me back to high-school. If you have never checked out his productions, I would strongly encourage you to do so, because that is one guy who by experience is creating underground music correctly.

This weekend, Buffalo will feature a big-name artist from the UK who is a local fan favorite. A little over a year ago, CASPA took the stage at Town Ballroom and showed our people why he is one of the best! After getting rave reviews from the show last year, MNM Presents is bringing him back for round number 2. Fans of dubstep will converge on the Ballroom tomorrow night for this momentous and hopefully annual occasion; let us as fans of EDM show him our appreciation for his music and the culture in general. For more information and the other events going on this weekend, carry on.

friday 3/8
8p
$20 adv. All Ages
TOWN BALLROOM
681 main st. Buffalo, NY
Heavy hitter CASPA touches down tomorrow night at the Town Ballroom. In support includes the American Dubstep duo of HULK, along with NOTIXX and STUNTMAN. Note: Ballroom's addy on the flyer/poster is incorrect (not that any of you would get lost).
10p-4a
$5/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 main st. Buffalo, NY
Featuring: LOONEY TUNES, NECKBRACK, LOKI, SQUINTS, ALL DAY, DU DECKS

saturday 3/9
11p
21+
NEKTAR
451 elmwood ave.
Igloo music has found for the time being a new home for Igloo Music. They were forced to move when MIXology, a budding young bar/club with friendly owners, tragically burned down. Now the Igloo crew will migrate down Elmwood to a very classy place in Nektar. Still the same mature vibes and deep house sounds. this week will feature back-to-back sets from 3PO&RYAN LIDELL, BRANDON CHASE&PAUL KUENZI, and GREG HOWZE&LALKA.

Party safely and responsibly. Much Love!

james wild
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The reviews out of Bass Mountain were all beaming. Many attendees said that they were extremely impressed by the live performance of Shiftee. Many accolades to all of the producers and performers involved.

Recently announced was the return of Caspa to the Town Ballroom on Friday March 8th, which is rapidly approaching. Last year’s show was incredible, and a man of his caliber is not something to miss.

Plenty of things going on this weekend as far as dance music goes. Things kick off tonight with an artist on Mad Decent and one on Deep Medi Musik each at different Allentown venues.

Thursday 2/21


9p-4a
$10/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 Main St. Buffalo, NY
GOTH-TRAD is of the traditional dubstep lineage though he is from Japan! He is well respected among many popular bass music producers in the UK and all over the world! This international star will play at OHM tonight thanks to the Frosty Tone crew. In support will be STUNTMAN, GHETTOTRONICS (PERCEPTOR) b2b with BIG BAHSA, and LOKI. This is part of a new every other week event on Thursdays at OHM called “In the Loop Thursdays.”




9p
$10 adv./21+
DUKE’S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 Allen st. Buffalo, NY
MNM Presents BRILLZ of Mad Decent and Slow Roast. This budding talent has put out some colossal remixes of some popular dance songs, and yesterday he tweeted that he was excited to play in Buffalo to share some new originally produced works from himself and his friends. In support will be SWAGGLEROCK--BUZZ TRILLINGTON & SHOOTER MCNAPPIN along with DJ BROTHER BEAR. 

Friday 2/22

MASSIVE SUB-FILLED FRIDAYS
10p-4a
$5/21+ $6/18+
DINGEN’S BAR AND GRILL
601 Dingens St. Buffalo, NY
Featuring NOTIXX and BUZZ TRILLINGTON & SHOOTER MCNAPPIN

Sunday 2/24

MNM Presents DAEDELUS w/ RYAN HEMSWORTH and SAMO SOUND BOY
The Magical Properties Tour
9p
$12 adv./18+
SOUNDLAB
110 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY
Brainfeeder artist and well-loved prodigy Daedelus returns to Buffalo on Sunday night at Soundlab. Most recently he opened for Yeasayer here last year and his show impressed many new fans. Expect there to be some new faces in the crowd who recently learned about him last year after that opening performance. What's more is that Ryan Hemsworth is equally as exciting to see on this bill. Check out the Future bootleg of "Turn on the Lights" from his SoundCloud page.


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Tonight: Bass Mountain Winter Massive

The place to be tonight will be the Bass Mountain Winter Massive presented by Loki Dnb and which features headliners TERRAVITA and SHIFTEE. The trio of Terravita is comprised of Matt Simmers, Chris Barlow and Jon Spero. They are patriots of American Dubstep and Drum & Bass, and have been flying the flag saliently for the crossover styles that combine the two. This group has helped to popularize Drumstep and Jump-up. Also featured onstage will be another exquisite artist and award winning turntablist, Shiftee. The mathematical musician mixes and makes a Grimey style of bass music and will be a surprise crowd-pleaser for the bewildered. This party is at the perfect spot for the occasional massive dance party. The Ukrainian Center is a beautiful aging edifice with surprising twists and turns and open spaces dotted with traditional iconography. This setting makes for a trippy atmosphere. Previous parties there in the past two years have been very enjoyable. 

When when you get some popular names in and learn from peoples past experiences with how to light and resonate the various spaces in the building, you’re completing the recipe for a barn-burner party. Many regional DJs, producers, and bands, yes there is a live band, will spit-up and sound out in each one of the featured rooms. Check out the Facebook event page for the full line-up and schedule details. There will be food and libations available of purchase and also some crazy features including a bounce house and a ball pit! The lights and lasers are going to pre pretty dope as well, and as always most exciting will be the deep pure sound from Tristan’s bassbins and SevenOneSixSound’s setups.

8p-5a
$25 pre $30 door All Ages
DNIPRO UKRAINIAN CENTER
562 Genesee st. Buffalo, NY


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Let’s get weird this weekend in Buffalo! There are plenty of cool parties if you wanna get your swerve on and shake tail on the dancefloor. We got rising star coming through on Friday, A slammin’ new party at a fresh venue on Saturday, and a DnB underground legend next week at B-Joe’s

Here’s a little more on what I think will be on-point this week:

friday 1/18
9p
$12 adv./18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
On the current wire is MEGALODON. He is an American dubstep producers who is some original style stuff, working a lot with guys like Hatcha. It may have been a while since you've heard dubstep at all. Soundlab is primed for some low frequencies of good quality.

saturday 1/19


10p
$2/21+
SINFUL NIGHTCLUB
334 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
TOATS ORIG is starting a new cool peoples night at Sinful, which if you haven't checked out yet-do. Wavy dudes and purple women. Coin and clip bang bang bang bang!

wednesday 1/23

10p
$10/21+ $15/18+
BROADWAY JOE’S
3051 main st. Buffalo, NY
KENNY KEN got famous for playing clubs in London, and never really started producing music until after his notoriety spread primarily by word-of-mouth. 




For all time be safe your partying endeavors. Stupid behavior is not acceptable. Much Love

james wild
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Like the air temperature this winter, the climate of collective consciousness is constantly fluctuating in Buffalo. Us positivists are constantly shielding a barrage of bitterness and negativity grown out of many years of hardship and loss. Alas, we are the weight to balance these ideas, the youthful minds who will soon take over this city and lift it forward into the future! The work of change is never-ending, and only willing will rise up.

With the new year comes new happenings. It is a blessing to have some fresh things going on with a couple of new events happening this Friday. The Drum Machine Report focuses on what events and parties are going on that feature all styles of dance music every weekend in the Queen City. Check out what's happening now:

friday 1/11
10p
21+
NEKTAR
451 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY
The Guestbook Party is a fresh party for designed for Buffalonians who love EDM to experience something cutting-edge. The idea is to trend away from the misconstrued ideas of what dance music is currently on Chippewa. Lets face it, Buffalo nightclubs are trashy and stupid by comparison to those in big cities. But we as patrons of these venues, and aficionados of dancefloors are not oblivious to what's new and hot. DJ DSTAR and Promoter Sean Coughlin are wanting to bring a small taste of that big-city flavor to the upstate. DSTAR who is one half of the buzzworthy Solidisco is going to be playing mostly Deep House and NuDisco. Nektar is not the first place you think of for a party, but it should be interesting to see what kind of crowd is drawn in. Check out some of the Solidisco music below through their Soundcloud and hear why they are quickly gaining more attention on the national level. 



10p
$5/21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 Allen St. Buffalo, NY
Another new event happening on Friday is a monthly starting at Duke's called the Senior Discount Buffet. They're going along with the theme that these DJs are going to serve up a buffet of different EDM music for your pleasure. Featuring the styles of House, Techno, Bass, Electro, DnB, and Bass music. This night is also going to feature many new DJs that I haven't ever heard of. So it will be interesting to check this out in the coming months. New music below is from EYES EVERYWHERE, the boys formerly known as hxly.



10p-4a
$5/21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 Main St. Buffalo, NY
Installment 2 of Local Pressure. Loki has gathered a mob of local talents to fill that boxed dancefloor at OHM with some Bass music and Drum N Bass. This time around features the sets from PERCEPTOR, along with MJ BIGGZ, BETA, MIXMASTER BATES, POTENT J and other friends. Listen to the latest mix from Smitty PERCEPTOR below. Respect!


saturday 1/12
10p
21+
MIXOLOGY
443 Forest Ave. Buffalo, NY
Everybody loves Igloo Music! Such positive vibes and great House music fill the air every time this party goes down. This night will feature sets from CHUCK ABBOTT, PAUL KUENZI, BRANDON CHASE, GREG HOWZE, and LANCE UPPERCUT-who I believe is Kyle Moody's alter-ego. Guess you'll just have to go to find out!


Any submissions for The Drum Machine Report please forward to buffaBLOG, and keep those dancing shoes shinning Buffalo. Much Love.

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Crossing the threshold of the security, a rush of blood pulses through your veins, a sinking feeling deepens your gut. Into the venue you stream with the other heads in anticipation of that guy you wanted to see. That guy who's gonna twist some knobs, push some buttons, or the guy who's gonna turn the guitar up really really loud. There's that sinking feeling again. Was it something I ate? Why yes, yes it was. The chemicals are whats effecting me, but I came to hear the music, to feel the music.

Unfortunately mind-altering drug usage and Electronic and Dance music will always be tied together. This is a very touchy subject among the community of people who enjoy EDM music. The only reason I want to mention this is because for years I have heard people, even in the scene, perpetuate the idea of needing drugs to enjoy these particular styles of music. That is simply not true. You don't need drugs and you don't need robot-ears. I think I like this music because of Nintendo 16 bit tunes, and 90's Cartoon theme songs. Taking drugs before concerts or listening to music is a choice and it may enhance the sensory experience, but it does not have any bearing on if you're appreciating the music itself. I don't ever wanna hear from anybody young or old, "oh you need drugs to like that music." Um, f*ck you.

Buffalo loves October anxiously. We know whats coming so its time to load up, on everything. There will be no shortage of parties going on this month, what with everyone's favorite ghoulish and slutterly-amazing holiday approaching. 

friday 10/12
9p-4a
21+
OHM ULTRA LOUNGE
948 main st. Buffalo, NY
The cannons burst-off when Frosty Tone announced who the secret headliner was playing with STENCHMAN at OHM tomorrow night. COTTI with Stenchman make it a double UK headliner! That's sorta like a double-rainbow only better. This was before double rainbow. Back when Cotti was making grime in Brixton. Back when Stenchman played Merlin's! One of the first "big-deal" shows that Frosty Tone did. This is a big deal too, so get yo asses over to Ohm tomorrow night for some OG dubstep and Bass music. Other performers include BIG BASHA w/ DEMI GOD, THE VERDICT, LAQUA, E-MISSION & TEMPERS ROUGE, NECKBRACE & FYAHFACE w/ SHOWGOSEE.


saturday 10/13
10p-4a
21+
DUKE'S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
Toronto Electro House DJ/Producer MIX CHOPIN makes his third appearance in Buffalo within the last year. Saturday night Duke's will be bumpin' again with an array of good dance tunes from the headliner along with local DJs DRAPES, BEARSKINRUG, MIOSI, and OWSKI. First time Mix Chopin was here, not many decided to check it out. Second time, he got a little better idea of how BLO can party it up with the atmosphere at Duke's. Hit the sauce then hit the dancefloor for some classic Saturday night fun. 


Apologies for sounding preachy this week, but that phrase is pigeonholing. Much Love.
james wild
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Tonight: Firepower Tour - Datsik w/Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, AFK


Canadian-born dubstep DJ and producer, Datsik, was here in February and is back again for round two. Earier in the year he came as a tag-along performance with Steve Aoki for the Dim Mak Deadmeat Tour, which in and of itself was a bizarre show. Tonight Datsik is on his Firepower Tour bringing Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, AFK and a performance by our beloved Buffalonian, Stuntman.

Tonight - Monday October 1, 2012
MNM Presents
Datsik: The Firepower Tour
feat. Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, AFK, Stuntman
Town Ballroom (681 Main St.)
Doors @ 8 p.m.
All ages

Datsik on Facebook.


Delta Heavy on Facebook.


Bare Noize on Facebook.


AFK on Facebook.


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Do that thing, do that thing, do it! This weekend is gonna be HOT. No, literraly hot. Humans have been known to suffer from convulsions brought on by heat stroke. This can often be confused for dancing. The main solution for this ailment is water, but some times cooling adult beverages can be refreshing as well.  Pelvic thrusting may be resumed after suffering heat stroke, but only after hydration. A couple events are on the radar this weekend for the Dance and Electronica scene, including three weekly events in the Chippewa district that will tickle your fancy.

thursday 6/21
STRAPPED THURSDAYS
10p-4a
$3/21+ $5/18+
BIG BAD WOLF
252 allen st. Buffalo, NY.
Poppin off again at the BBW this Basscentric night will feature some basment dwellers including DA BUTCHA, SQUINTZ, POTENT J vs. NECKBRACE, MEDISON, and STUNTMAN. Stunt's been talking up his set big on the internets, he's scheduled to go on around 12am followed by Medison.
saturday 6/23
QUEEN CITY CARTEL HOSTS:
A ROCHESTER INVASION
10p-4a
21+
DBGB's
253 allen st. Buffalo, NY
RipRoc invades Buffalo for a mixed night of guest DJs featuring MICSEE, KETO, SKANNTRON, and PAPI CHULO. The later is one of the coolest DJs in the region right now; playing a ton of mixed up party music, and really having a grasp for how the room and party is feeling. Maybe their bringing us an alien message of collaboration from down the Interstate 90.

Also going on this Saturday are two weekly events that may be worth checking out; one thats been going on for a couple of weeks and one just starting up.

The first of which is SWAGGLEROCK on the patio (weather determined) at Social every Saturday night in the summer. Playing their own mix of House, Dubstep, PartyRock and Moombahton. Super-swaggy Social patio is always a hit. 228 franklin st. Buffalo, NY

Next is Pertucci's patio sessions starting up this Saturday at the Buffalo Tap House featuring ANGELO PETRUCCI. Not really sure where the fuck this spot is because I've never been there before. But this House night features weekly special guests, and this week will be PAUL KUENZI and CHUCK ABBOTT. No cover 85 w. chippewa st. Buffalo, NY

Stay cool and smart. The heat can raise both anxiety and apathy, so tip-toe the line and KEEP THE BALANCE. lol. Much love.
james wild
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Well the cats out of the bag. Avicii at the First Niagara Center is canceled. Everyone is chiming in with their opinions; why it was wrong to begin with. The idea was flawed, yes. But the effort was there. Buffalo is not Miami. Enough people to “fill” an arena are not going to pay a ton of money up-front to see a guy push play on his own songs. We have a difficult enough task sometimes going out to support the local DJs. Alas, this fodder is inconsequential to Buffalo’s greater attraction to dance music. It quickly becomes an argument involving the ‘big market’ vs. ‘small market,’ which if you’re a fan of local sports, you know all too well.
In other news, Girl Talk got announced to play at a venue that doesn't exist, yet. The Outer Harbor, not to be confused with the Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor concert series at the Erie Canal site. Remember where that cheesy yet cool outdoor slosh bar ‘The Pier’ was? Well, where it used to be? There's a flat slab of land right there jutting out into the water this side of the break wall that is the intended landing zone for some pretty large happenings, including Girl Talk and Drop Kick Murphys. Seems pretty ambitious to do shows of that magnitude in a space that has yet to be tested.
This weekend’s got some pretty cool stuff going on, so let’s get right into it.
thursday 6/14
LAIDBACK LUKE 
10p-4a
$20/18+
LUX (formerly Pure)
75 w. chippewa st. Buffalo, NY
World renowned house music Producer/DJ LAIDBACK LUKE invades the newly reworked nightclub LUX tonight. Laidback Luke has some of the most famous dance music productions in the last ten years at his disposal, because he created a lot of them! Born in the Philippines and raised in the Netherlands, this worldwide sensation is not something to be missed. Local support will be provided by D-STAR and MCNASTY, with MARIO BEE, SWAGGLEROCK, and MIOSI on the patio.


saturday 6/16
REID SPEED 
10p-4a
$10/18+
SOUNDLAB
110 pearl st. Buffalo, NY
Badass chick REID SPEED, DJ and co-founder of the Play Me record labels will bust out at Soundlab on Saturday night. She specializes in the Bass music styles with a background in DnB. Her rise to notoriety is centered by her mixes that you can’t stop listening to, and her live performances that people can’t get enough of. Regional acts also on the bill that night are HXLY, LOKI, POTENT J, and PAPI CHULO.


EVOLve 
 
9p-4a
$5/21+
SINFUL NIGHTCLUB
334 delaware ave. Buffalo, NY
This night of house music has found a new home in the fairly new, fairly unknown Sinful Nightclub on Delaware near Tupper. Get ready for a night of great House and Techno music from DJs CHUCK ABBOTT, GENE LINET, BOBBY ODDO, SOMOS & VIGNERI, PAUL KUENZI & RYLL, and DISKOMASTER. Dress to impress jerks.



Prepare yourselves for another fine Summer weekend here in the 716. Much Love.

james wild
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