About Me

I'm originally from Southern New Hampshire. I now live on Mission Hill in Boston. I used to be a mail man. I make music using samples. I surround myself with creative and talented people.I'll try to keep updating with new shiz. Don't sleep. Long live mid/late nineties breakbeat. Magic Box

ATTENTION RAPPERS:

Please stop saying "you already know what it is." Thanks.

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Member Since: 10/28/2006
Band Members:

Free Mashup Mix

download it...
Ok, so I was googling my last name, and I found some website called www.musicremixed.org hosting an old mashup mix of mine. Now I don't really do the mashup thing anymore, but I figured if they were hosting my shit without permission, I might as well get some shine out of it...To download Ryan Durkin's 2005 College Mash, click here . (37.6 MB)

Cop a Mixtape!

Jawn P's Blood Count Featuring 7L & Esoteric
Mixed by Ryan Durkin See the album cover and tracklisting here.
It's $6 including shipping. However, I will personally deliver it to you on my bike for $5 if you live in the Boston area. Service with a smile! Just shoot me a message.
Influences: New England weather.
Sounds Like: Grimey New Hampshire shit.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Hallo From Amsterdam

I'm doing my best to stay alive, but I've nearly had my leg severed by a cyclist a few too many times. If I survive I should be in the Brooklyn area around August 9 to see my childhood heroes, Daft Pu...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:12:00 PST

Holy shit I went to a fucking rave last night.

I had no idea these things even existed anymore, but I went to rave last night in Allston. Lazer lights, progressive trance, wasted 18-plussers, the whole deal. The best part was that it was outdoors ...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:22:00 PST

The Phoenix 7/12/2007

I got a little writeup in the July 12 issue of The Phoenix in boston. You can check out the article here or just snag a print version if you live in the area.. There's also a free Durkin mp3 available...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:12:00 PST

this weekend in review

While this weekend involved the usual cavorting around Boston's boroughs, it did involve some musical milestones that I figured I'd point out. Jawn P and Esoteric performed on a friday in Jamaica Plai...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:32:00 PST

Deal with AS BUILT PR

I recently struck a deal with As Built PR as some extra support as I begin the process of releasing my currently untitled album. You can check As Built's profile in my top 8. Stay tuned, kiddi...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:44:00 PST

High Def Porn?

"I'm having my breasts redone because of HD." That's a quote from Jess Jane, a porn star who is being affected by the new trend of HD DVD's in the porn industry. I guess HD is making porn stars' imper...
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:05:00 PST

Oatmeal?

Ok, so I woke up this morning after a particularly raucous Saturday night and found a half eaten bowl of oatmeal next to my bed. I don't even think we have oatmeal in the house. what the fuck?
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 02:27:00 PST

bed time...just enough time to upload a NEW BEAT

almost bed time. work at 8:15. still found time to upload "the grind." enjoy.cpt. durk.
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:40:00 PST

New material on the way...

Stay tuned.
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:02:00 PST

Favorite Album of 2006

Oh No's "Exodus into Unhead Rhythms" is my pick. Yours?
Posted by Ryan Durkin on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:49:00 PST