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John Affinity

aka. DJ Dastardly!

About Me


For Bookings, please e-mail: [email protected]
Hardcore Beats Press Release:
AFFINITY
“BREAK”
A: Original Mix
AA: ils Remix
HB027. Released September 2007
'Affinity is the most exciting act breaking through in Breakbeat at the moment. With fans from DJ Fresh to the Freestylers (“Break is my favourite tune of the year so far.” Aston Harvey) it’s only a matter of time before he breaks through to the higher echelons.
It’s Affinity’s musicality that sets him apart. Harmonious pads evolve around a solid backbone and an incredibly emotive hook. “Break” takes you on a tough-yet-blissful journey, raising the hairs on your neck, cheeks and teeth.
“Break” is gob-smackingly, jaw-droppingly good. Not a tune to be overlooked, too much praise is not enough. Just put it on and see'.

Ollie
'Dancefloor Destroyer' - DJMag October 2007 edition
Affinity – Break (Hardcore Beats)
'Up and coming tear out prodigy Affinity reveals his mettle with this emotive, melody-drenched piece of hardcore breakbeat. The funk lies in the razor sharp rolls and syncopation, the gleaming and pristine beat-work that is as compelling as it is devastating when loud. Huge fizzy synth washes throughout the intro draw into a breakdown and hook that is energised old skool all grown up and grandiose. This is perfect dance music - simple, memorable and dangerously effective'.
'The Andromeda Strain' - Ema Holland
'Hot and horny!'
Biog.
'Affinity is Somerset born John, currently based in Landan. John enjoys writing in the third person. John has been dj-ing Breaks and Drum and Bass since the age of 16. Music production followed a few years later. Starting with Reason, John soon realised that an investment of time and money was required to create professional music. In 2003, he moved to Landan to study music tech and the music business at the University of Westminster. When he wasn't drinking in the bar, he continued to polish his engineering skills.
2006 has been the definitive year so far in John's music production. In february, El Hornet of Pendulum fame picked up on one his tunes, Murderboy. He has supported his music since, playing it in clubs including Fabric. Since then, John has stepped up his production and with increased confidence, has distributed it further. This lead to his tune 'Sound System Banger' being signed to Broke, The Autobots bassline breaks record label. This was released on the 23rd of October'.

DJ Support:
Pendulum, The Freestylers, Freq. Nasty, Deekline and Wizard, The Autobots, Aquasky, Ctrl-Z and Screwface, Reid Speed, Rennie Pilgrem, The Breakfastaz, Jay Cunning, Annie Nightingale, ED209, Tayo, Ollywood, Dreadzone, The Equalizers, Entity, Far Too Loud, Deep Impact, Switch, Bossa etc.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/28/2005
Band Members: one.... if you're lucky girls...!
Influences:

Affinity - Seville 02/06/07
Hardcore Beats 4 Tour

Sounds Like: 'A cat being sick...' - My Dad

'A skeleton wanking in a biscuit tin' - Ben 'Summerteeth' Stephens

'A bulldog with a tight arse' - Some old guy walking his dog past Steve's house a few years back

Record Label: Broke, Hardcore Beats, Cut and Run
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Freestylers Mix CD

Really pleased that the Freestlyers have added 'Break' to their latest mix cd. It feels good!http://ffinder.creativecultures.biz/Competitions/FADS13 11/CDOne.html
Posted by John Affinity on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:40:00 PST

Guest Mix - Pyro Radio

Check out the guest mix myself and Jack Trespass did on Dec. 18th for the Ctrl-Z show on Pyro Radio... You can download it from the following link http://www.pyroradio.com/misc/?id=27 Trackl...
Posted by John Affinity on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:52:00 PST

2nd Release

Just putting the finishing touches to my 2nd release. This will feature my tune 'The Andromeda Strain' and a collaboration with Ctrl-Z and Trespass 'Mainline' on the flip. Forthcoming on Hardcore Beat...
Posted by John Affinity on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:15:00 PST

First Release!

Just found out today that the Autobots want to release one of my tunes on their label Broke in August... which is nice! Just have to finish it properly now... Will add audio soon Laters...
Posted by John Affinity on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 08:44:00 PST