AST (UK)

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Being exposed to AST for the first time, it won't take long for you to realize that this gentleman is a thinking man's DJ. This drum and bass connoisseur stems from deep roots in the electronic music scene, drawing on early influences with reggae and dub and the energy of acid house. Hailing from Bedford, UK, this jack of all trade initially made his mark in the lyrical sciences under the pseudonym MC NYX. His quest for better music led him to start DJing in 1998, with his first appearance on Bedford College Radio. Soon, he was playing in Northampton, Coventry and London. 1998 was also the year he teamed up with Outrage leading to a radio show on www.drumandbassworldwide.co.uk.
Soon, it was on to bigger and better things, and AST can now be found playing at notable clubs around Birmingham (most recently The Custard Factory) and London. He's also been brought into the inner circle of drum and bass…playing B2B with Outrage on a live Fire Sessions broadcast from Berlin, and being asked to play a number of parties in support of Digital's Phoenix Rising LP tour. Currently, he is the acting label manager for Backlash Records, and his endeavors have earned him bookings as far away as Bangkok, Thailand and he plans on using the momentum he's experiencing to pursue production full time.
If anything can be said about AST, it is that his ability to share scholarly sets comprised of only the most innovative tunes sets him apart - educating the crowd and urging them to remove any mental block they may have regarding music. So step on to the dance-floor, and let yourself experience what kind of magic can happen with AST behind the decks.
www.backlashrecords.com
Outrage proudly presents Backlash Records, focusing on bringing forth experimental beats to breathe a newfound life into the electronic music scene. Backlash Records embraces the musical taboo and encourages like-minded artists to free themselves from the constraints the music industry has placed on the producer.
Since day one Outrage has been a purveyor of abstract music, providing a unique perspective upon dancefloor music. Honing his skills on labels such as Metalheadz, Inneractive, Intasound, Commercial Suicide, and L Plates, he now chooses to continue pushing sounds which explore the depths of the human imagination by encouraging other producers to pursue their own artist endeavors.
With a sturdy past and forthcoming catalogue from some of the greatest free-thinkers in electronic music, this label will be one that caters to a panoramic audience, not as customers, but as listeners. Look for the label to cross cultural boundaries as well as the ever-present generation gap by employing the music as art, and not a consumer product. The first release comes from the owner himself, due for release in May 2007, the beats and atmospheres painting a bittersweet scene and showcasing Outrage's continuing emergence as an artist (and now label owner) ahead of the status quo.
OUTRAGE PRESENTS BACKLASH RECORDS 002
Full Release JUNE 9, 2008
SECRET SOCIETY
A: “GRIND HOUSE”
AA: “TABLA JAM – ZEDCOPTER (SECRET SOCIETY RMX)”
Backlash 002 presents us with a glimpse of the mindset of upcoming production duo Secret Society:
Side A (Grind House) is a mysterious roller starting out with swirling percussion and minimal keys and giving way to growling sub bass and a gently menacing atmosphere. Spooked out snare rushes contribute to an already ghastly vibe before dropping into unique amen/sub-bass edits. This tune will undoubtedly leave your mind in a suspicious state.
Side AA is an entirely new take on the sounds of South Asia, with a hypnotic future-dub presence taking control on a remix of ZedCopter’s “Tabla Jam”. An initial spaced-out sitar invites a darkly intriguing arpeggio. This soon leads way to deep subs and subdued spoken word, accented by the sting of frigid stabs and Bhangra beats. This is an enigmatic approach to South Asian electronica, and we can’t wait to hear more from this duo.
Words by Cody Jordan
DJ Support: Nihal, Bobby Friction, Randall, Amit, Outrage, Modular

BIOGRAPHY:
Secret Society (Tohm Tronic & Resonate) are two producers/djs/mcs and brothers that have been in and around the music scene for over 15 years.
Tohm Tronic (AKA The Weaver) has had over twenty record releases over the years, the majority of these with producer Modular under the name Stomp & Weaver. Some stand out tracks were The Underground/Devils Sister on Flex, Satellites & Freaks on Hardleaders along with numerous releases on their own label – LABLOGIC. During this time TT was DJing across the country with a residency at the famous Pleasuredome and had support from some of the big players in the game, with plenty of air-play including regular "One in the Jungle" and "John Peel" spins.
During this time Resonate was coming through the ranks learning his trade and Emceeing for a lot of S & W's shows. He also worked on a couple of collaborations and released an EP on Hyper Records.
During the 2000's TT lost the hunger and desire to produce D & B due to the number of formulated and commercial tracks out there. Most gigs were lacking that dark vibe that had motivated him for so long, so he spread his wings and worked on other music projects. These spanned most forms of electronic music and eventually a fully realized Hip Hop project under the name Swampfoot. TT co-wrote and produced an EP and a sixteen track album which Resonate also rapped and worked on. Overall this project was a big success as they gigged with the likes of Blade, Skinnyman and Task Force.
Deep down though the dark beats of yesteryear were calling and Resonate sensed this, nagging TT to start back on the D & B vibe. Thus Secret Society was born, along with their own record label Digi-Lab.
For a complete bio, visit www.backlashrecords.com
BACKLASH RECORDS 001
RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
A: "CREEPER" / AA: "THE END IS OUR BEGINNING"
Outrage presents us with an enigmatic approach to dnb with Backlash 001:
"Creeper" marches us down a dark corridor towards a brooding midrange. A blend of the militant and mysterious, the combination of the steppy beats and cavernous ambience slowly settles the mind into a neurotic trance. Hypnotic tablas accent this effect and provide some drive to the brooding atmosphere, completing a tune directed at those wishing to explore the depths of their psyche.
AA - On the flip, "The End Is Our Beginning" provides us with a fresh approach to electronic music. A baroque-influenced technological beauty, it bridges the gap between loop-based and through-composed music, with the serene melodics playing off the scattered beats and steady bass. The amalgamation of such different sounds into one is nothing short of genius.
DJ Support: Goldie, Klute, Amit, Randall, Spirit, A-Sides, Friction, Digital.
BACKLASH MP3s AVAILABLE NOW ON DTO4MUSIC.CO.UKHaving just recently released the debut vinyl 12” for Backlash, Outrage is set to keep that “back to the future” vibe going with this, the first MP3 release for Backlash!
Gremlinz and Stranjah tap into the vintage vein with “Beware! The Boy In The Corner”, which is far from your cookie-cutter dancefloor hooliganry that infiltrates many a dancehall. This one is both ‘Headz drenched classic jungle mania and Horsemen-bred B-Boy beats, from the unconventional progression of the hectic drums to the washes of sound that flow throughout this track. This one is for those who remember how great Jungle used to sound.
“Oddball” is a different monster entirely, with Gremlinz and Thought collaborating on a blunted, moody number, complete with that Hip-Hop bounce. This one is all about the vibe: it establishes its groove and keeps you locked. The tempo is such that, not unlike Amit productions, this one can be placed inside a forward-thinking DnB set as well as your more cloudy Hip-Hop excursions. These beats are too cold, and this is something one should expect from future Backlash releases!
Words: Khal
Being launched in 2008 is Whisper Audio with a scheduled release this spring.
Whisper Audio was founded in 2006 after drum and bass producers Outrage and Aperture were graced with the vocal presence of siren enchantress Kirsty Hawkshaw. The collaboration was the genesis of a unique hybrid of cutting edge beats and bass, developed orchestration, and ethereal vocal arrangement...a new sound was born. Building upon shared knowledge and individual perspective of the music industry, the three decided to join forces for the first release.
Whisper Audio's sole pursuit is the development and recognition of experimental music with emphasis on vocal integration.
Side A graces us with a brilliant twist, providing a haunting rendition of Killing Joke's post-punk classic "Love Like Blood". Spooked-out drums and keys lead to dirty stepper beats, which bounce off deep subs to accentuate an already dark presence presented by the vocals. The song culminates in a fury of ghastly stabs, dirty beats, and raw bass to give the listener a feeling none other than spine-tingling.
On the flip, "Sunbathing" boasts a musical flair, and provides a bit of inspiration to the single. Running breaks compliment wistful lyrics, shining through a hopeful (albeit melancholic) accompaniment. This tune truly exemplifies the potential of vocal music within the realm of drum and bass, and holds the potential to become a beacon for the emotional side of our genre.
Backlash Records and Whisper Audio Distributed by SRD
Tel: +44 20 8802 3000
70 Lawrence Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4EG
email: [email protected]
Backlash Records
email: [email protected] / web www.backlashrecords.com
Whisper Audio
web www.whisper-audio.com
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