Home to the likes of DJ Friction, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul and SPMC. If you’ve not already done so, go to www.shogunaudio.co.uk and check out the latest news and events in the shogun camp. ::def reccommends the subsciption to the podcast, with vol.3 currently available …they have fast become essential listening at ::defHQ.

We promised a return, but it’s even better than that…. MARCUS INTALEX returns to Bangor, but he’s bringing MC DRS with him this time!!! Bangor prepare!

Both as an artist and a DJ, Marcus Intalex represents the forefront of soulful musical drum and bass. June saw Bangor welcome this fantastically innovative artist for the first time and Intalex did not disappoint, playing a very deep set for a lively ::def crowd. ::definition will be bringing you exciting announcements re more Intalex niceness very soon so stay tuned!

http://www.myspace.com/intalex
Soul:R Website

Having now fully recoverd from what was a memorable first birthday, BIG UP to all who came down and represented, we’re gearing up for the next event. In the mean time here’s something a little special from ::definition.

We have managed to secure a signed “The Future Sound of Cambridge 3″ CD, buy none other than Guy (Commix) himself!!! To be in with a chance to win this, all you need to is register and comment on this post…. This can be done by hitting the comments link above the main image of the post, entering a valid email address and commenting “happy birthday”. The winner will be picked at random from all entries! The draw will take place on December 1st 2009 so get registering! Remember E-news subscribers need to register on the site to be in with a chance to!

Good luck!

Last thursday the 15th of October all three ‘Organix turned up to the Magnet to play the very large Me nan loves, a new thursday night offering for the Liverpool Students. Having already had the likes of Andy C and Hatcha down for some midweek madness it was now the turn of Shy FX. Mixing dnb and select dubstep from his Digital Soundboy label, Shy FX continued where Andy C left off. If you’ve not witnessed Shy FX for a few years he’s well worth checking out blending dubstep and dnb into his sets as good as anyone.

Our very own Digital Organix climbed onto the turntables around 1:30 playing a trademark deep and soulfull set aided by the stunning vocals of Kimira with everyone dancing well into 3 am … thursday nights now have a lot to live up to! …check out Me Nan loves every thursday at the magnet, Liverpool.

Article written by Kmag.co.uk

Alix Perez’s highly anticipated album ‘1984′ landed on my doormat this morning and I was excited to hear it as Alix has been one of my favourite producers of recent times. He’s risen through the ranks and taken the drum & bass scene by storm in the last few years and this is his debut album. Here’s what the press release has to say:

“‘1984′ transcends the club / home listening divide with ease providing not just another drum & bass album but something so much more special. Going against the grain Alix has delivered an album for real music lovers the world over. Crossing the genres he delves from blissed-out downbeat and experimental hip hop to funk, soul and of course his beloved drum & bass, fusing them all together in the ultimate urban electronica album for 2009.”

This has been billed as a potential drum & bass album of the year so my expectations were high before I listened to it. I’m glad to say that I wasn’t disappointed. There are great individual tracks but it also works as a complete listening experience from start to finish; what great albums are all about if you ask me.

The fact that only about half the CD is drum & bass might disappoint some of his hardcore followers but Alix is obviously looking to reach outside the genre and all the tracks are quality anyway. Most of the drum & bass tracks will appear on the vinyl sampler anyway. I wasn’t familiar with Alix’s downtempo and hip hop productions before now but they really fit his style well. His hip hop track ‘Calm Of Cast’ featuring UK MC hip hop Yungun doesn’t sound like any hip hop out there just now, totally original. I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more of these type of tracks in future, both his own tracks and producing artists from these genres.

The overall vibe of the album is sparse and minimal, even verging on techno sometimes, but it’s not machine music, there’s deep emotion and soul and it retains the all important funk. It’s noticeable how slow the tracks are, particularly the drum & bass tracks, but this gives them room to breathe and hopefully others will follow. Whoever thinks that drum & bass still hasn’t anything fresh and progressive to offer any more should listen to this album. Look out for a feature on Alix Perez on the site in the not to distant future…

It’s going to be released as a CD, vinyl sampler and limited edition 10″ vinyl by Shogun Audio on October 12th.

www.myspace.com/alixperez
www.shogunaudio.co.uk
www.myspace.com/shogunaudio

Also Local Boy Mr Phormula (PEN-TA-GRAM) will be performing his incerdible Beatbox set

In October, it will have been a whole year since the ::defCrew brought the ::definition brand to Bangor in North Wales. To say a big thanks to all the Bangor ravers, friends & family, the team are delighted to announce some VERY special guests coming to Bangor to help celebrate in style. Here’s to the 2nd birthday and many party vibes in between!

www.myspace.com/commix
www.myspace.com/mrphormula
www.myspace.com/pentagramcymraeg

Manchester Legend to play Bangor’s ::definition

::definitionHQ are proud to present to you the one and only Mark XTC
The list of previous releases for this junglist/dnb legend is pretty damn long… check out his Myspace, www.myspace.com/markxtc

::definitely one for the front row ravers, this is not to be missed!!!

After such positive feedback from his last outing we had to get him back

Both as an artist and a DJ, Marcus Intalex represents the forefront of soulful musical drum and bass. June saw Bangor welcome this fantastically innovative artist for the first time and Intalex did not disappoint, playing a very deep set for a lively ::def crowd. ::definition will be bringing you exciting announcements re more Intalex niceness very soon so stay tuned!

http://www.myspace.com/intalex
Soul:R Website