Nero's New LP - Welcome to Reality

I have mixed feelings about posting up this LP. On one hand, Nero is an incredibly gifted pair of sound engineers who know how to spin dubstep into just some of the greatest bass drops that you might just lose your mind. I remember hearing Doctor P, Flux Pavilion, and Nero all drop just these crazy tracks right around when they did "Innocence", and I was like damn, the UK just owns dubstep. But on the other hand, a lot of people really liked it. A lot. And Rusko had the dub scene swelling in the states as more and more kids got into it, ending in what we have today. A rising tide of really awful brostep and wobbles being made fun of because the snyths are just fluctuating wildly over poorly made two-step beats in everybody's attempt at dubstep.

I know it's not really the biggest issue in the world. Bad music will always be around. And it's not fair of me to blame Nero for it, but I kind of do. "Welcome to Reality" is a great album with some of the most annoying tracks snuck in that just kind of leave a bad taste in your mouth. I don't know why. All of their hits are in there: "Innocence", "Promises", "Guilt", "Me and You", and the more recent "New Life". There's also what I'm assuming is Nero's take on "Stress" which isn't bad in the song "Angst", but sounds exactly like you think it would. And overall the rest of the other tracks are great. But when I listen to tracks like "Crush on You", "My Eyes", and "Must Be the Feeling" I feel like I need a shower. It just sounds like manufactured Dub-Trance that I know inspires so much awful music to pop-up. It's not like these songs can't hold their own. They're well made and I can totally understand someone liking them. It's just how many times do you want to hear another giant epic sweep up with some random chick singing some loop to hit into a wobbling bassline. It's just repetitive in the same way people hate Rusko for having the same sounds.

Regardless, you should check out the release and make up your own mind about the situation. If you're missing Nero's hits from your collection then you should pick it up. "Innocence" and "Me and You" remain awe-inspiring tracks and the new "Fugue State" and "Doomsday" absolutely crush. If you have everything Nero already, then maybe check out the tracks I mentioned before you grab it.

The M Machine New Single + HARD Comes to Portland

 

I'll admit it.  For a bit of time I lost faith. After seeing some absolutely garbage shows here in Portland (I'm looking at you Bohemia) I was beginning to think our wondrous city of bridges was losing its touch. But Figure brought it hard and tonight the epic arrival of the HARD tour arrives to rock the Roseland Theater with the likes of Digitalism, GESAFFELSTEIN, and one of my favorite duos, Jack Beats. So if you aren't amped up and ready to go nuts, start preparing.

So in honor of my newly restored belief in our cause, I'd thought I'd hook you all up with the new single from The M Machine, a San Fransisco duo who put out a crazy awesome teaser video I spoke of long ago. I was excited to hear what these boys were bringing to the table and "Trafalgar" does not disappoint. What we have hear is an incredibly well produced track that runs a little long (6:00) but drops into some of the best dark, grinding synths and epically constructed beats that would put a Dada Life song to shame. It doesn't have the hard edge that an Ikki song or Q.G. track would provide, but it's got those long melodies combined with awesome sounds that I miss from when Danger used to drop tracks. It's worth a listen for sure, so check it out below and if you like it, it's free on Facebook. Party on pretty people.

  The M Machine - Trafalgar by The M Machine

Figure & Ajapai Tear Up Portland, Coming Soon For a City Near You

So after an eventful week here in Portland, two of TCHNCRCY's favorite dub producers showed up to absolutely destroy FX in the downtown area of our wonderful city this past Thursday. Honestly I haven't seen a show like that in quite some time. Ajapai came on ripping the airwaves up with the crushers we've all come to know and love. When "Brain" came on, the place nearly lost its mind. And then came Figure. If you haven't heard his release Monsters of Drumstep, do yourself the courtesy of checking it out right now. "Zombies" and "Frankenstein" will knock some sense in you. Both were present in Figure's set along with, get this, an Oasis song. And not just any Oasis track, it was straight up "Wonderwall". A daunting challenge for anyone to cleanly work into a set but goddamn if he didn't pull if off. And that brings me to the purpose of this post. Fucking go see Figure. If you live in Canada you should be stoked because the man himself is playing a Summer tour through the end of August, hitting major cities across the country. Go check out the shows he's got lined up. And while you're marking it down on your calendar's check out this epic track Figure just pieced together with Cas One, a sick MC. Surprisingly melodic while keeping it still grimy.
  Figure and Cas One- Doomsday (Ode to the Butchers and Thieves) by Figure 

BONUS
An added extra from the past show is our meeting with Shylok and Lando, two Portland Dj's that have been spinning some epically well done dub, drumstep, and D'n'B for quite some time. They're on the verge of putting out their third volume of "W.A.R." which should be a bombshell once their lyricist touches on it. We'll keep you updated so check out the second volume while you have a chance.
  'W.A.R.' VOL 2 - Mixed by Shylok & Lando by Shylok & Lando

Ninetynine + Dga Fau Records Present: Free 99i Summer Promo Pack

Q.G. (Quentin Gauthier) put a Soundcloud comment on 99i's new remix for his awesome new song Razor. The comment (see below), read: "Dude FUCK YOU. Are you really from Canada?" It made me laugh really hard at 4am cause it's so fucking true. How does someone from the East Coast of Canada produce such amazing and interesting House music with that full on French Touch sound. I guess having friends like Q.G. and The Phantoms Revenge doesn't hurt. All I know that when the sun is out in the summer the is nothing I would rather listen to than some super chopped up House. This Summer Promo Pack definitely offers a fresh new flavor of that very established sound that was once exclusively French.
Tracklist:
1. Ninetynine - Carousel
2. The Airplane Boys - Escape (Ninetynine's crydamoure mix)
3. Tai - Big Bass Drum (Ninetynine's Jackin' 93 mix)
4. Ninetynine - Corset

Download All Here: Ninetynine Promo Pack Summer 2011

Bonus: For all those Ninetynine fans that may prefer his harsher, nightmarish style.

Download:

Super Pixel! - Bangers (Ninetynine Nightmare Mix 97)

Ninetynine - Switchblade

If you haven't yet purchased Q.G. new track Razor yet, then you better be so broke that your turning tricks to make ends meet. I'm serious, this track is awesome and more than that every up and coming or underground producer that I love is taking a crack at remixing this masterpiece for the Dga Fau Remix Contest. This means I probably listen to some version of this track on soundcloud five times a day. 

Here is my round up of just a few of my many favorites in the Razor remix contest, including 99i's of course. Purchase Q.G.'s Razor Here on Beatport and give Razor your own twist by grabbing the Remix Contest Parts for Razor Here. Can't wait to see who wins, seriously heavy competition.

  Q.G. - Razor (Ninetynine's 97' mix) (TEASER) by 99i
  Q.G. - Razor (BitRedux Remix) by BitRedux
  Q.G. - Razor (No Fake? Remix) / Mastered / [Dga Fäu Remix Contest] by No Fake?
  Q.G. - Razor (Dave Scorp Remix) by DAVE SCORP
  Q.G. - Razor (Asdek remix) by ASDEK
  Q.G. - Razor (Leathrface Remix) [Dga Fäu Remix Contest] by LeathRFace
*Go to our Soundcloud Favorites to see more awesome Razor remix plus a whole lot more.

What the fuck is a Jelle Boon?

I got two burning question in my mind at 3:00AM, what is a Jelle Boon and how do European youngsters make such good music. Jelle Boon is a crazy talented 16 year old from the Netherlands. Yes, he can't even legally drive or pay income tax but he can drive a bassline better than most double his age and he sure knows how to pay the electrobill :). Fucking incredible, wether it was Telmini destroying dancefloors at 17, then RETZ dropping bombs like Initiate at 16 and then Clouds consisting of two 11 year olds (which I still don't actually believe) or Surkin signing with Institubes at 12... or was it 21, I couldn't tell from the photos (just kidding, love u Surkin). I think we should ban the continent of Europe from producing Electro and House. They are just too fucking good at it, it's unfair.

But on a serious note, check out Jelle Boon, he is scary sick!

Free Download:

The Damn Bell Doors - Calcutta (Jelle Boon Remix)

  The Grumbler by Jelle Boon

  Who Pays The Electrobill [Preview] by Jelle Boon

Whoppers... Not The Burgers, The BANGERS!

You might not know the Whoppers, so if you don't let me school you on a phenomenal upcoming french duo that has the potential to become the next big thing in the Thrash Electro. This duo made up of Rémi Buriez and Jonathan Pennel have inked a few deals primarily with Shax Tracks, the record label owned and run by Vatican producer Shax. And this makes a lot of sense, if you are fans of the Italian/Vatican sound then you NEED to know the Whoppers. Grab their amazing track Esorcista below, if it doesn't remind you of You Killing Me, Shax or The Boomzers in some way, I'd be very confused. Whoppers have a huge future in my opinion, check them out mutha fucka.

Free Download:

Whoppers - Esorcista
  Whoppers - Dirty Bitch ! ( Original mix ) by Whoppers

Bonus: hot and fresh from Adelaide, Australia hails Capt and Cooked a fantastic duo that we have featured before on this blog. Therefore I really have nothing to say except their recent string of productions have been too good not to post on. Enjoy some of finest new electro blood the land of Oz has to offer.
  Ready (Original Mix) - Capt and Cooked (Unsigned) by Capt and Cooked
  Hey You (Capt and Cooked Remix) - Pony Pony Run Run by Capt and Cooked