I can honestly say that I've never been more inspired to explore the deepest realms of sound and vision as I am today. The music coming out, the visual art that surrounds me, the people in my life and the beautifully lush Pacific Northwest have all given me a new found hope in creativity and the role technology plays in bringing it to life. What I find most inspiring is this emerging, socially conscious, technologically driven group of artists, musicians and writers that have thrown out decades of tired ideas about genres to simply create their art as individuals. This "new eclecticism" is at the heart of Decibel and if you're curious about what I'm referring to, look no further than this year's festival program.
When I started plotting the curatorial course for the 2010 edition back in November of 2009, one of my many goals with this year's program was to present something fun and familiar to our all of our loyal attendees; a sort of reward for standing by us over the years. For you, I offer some of our most memorable performers and friends from over the past 8 years, including Modeselektor, Carl Craig, Fennesz, Monolake, Murcof, Mary Anne Hobbs and Vladislav Delay.
Now, it simply wouldn't be a Decibel Festival without a handful of critically acclaimed artists making their West Coast debut this September. This list includes, Scuba, Ben Frost, Mount Kimbie, Dinky, Oneohtrix Point Never, Clubroot, Untold, Ikonika, Trus'me, Mark Van Hoen, Moritz Von Oswald Trio, FaltyDL and Lawrence English. You combine this with an abundance of internationally renowned talent making their Decibel debut (i.e. Plastician, Cassy, Theo Parrish, Starkey, Distance, Catz 'n Dogz, Headhunter, Soul Clap, Tim Green, Kevin Saunderson, Gold Panda, Luke Hess, Mux Mool, Noveller) and you have our most exciting line up to date.
Last but surely not least, for all you left coast natives wishing to bask in the final glow of the 2010 festival season, I'm proud to announce our most engaging selection of West Coast performers to date, including Beats Antique, VibeSquad, Bluetech presents: Satori Social, Eskmo, Lusine, Alex B, Low Limit of Lazer Sword, Emancipator, Pezzner, Samiyam, LawnChair Generals, Lorn, Truckasauras, Grouper, Shlohmo, Phutureprimitive and Splatinum.
There is no a doubt in my mind that this year's program is our most comprehensive edition to date. In true Decibel fashion, we're paying homage to the artists and partners that have helped popularize what we've done over the years, while offering a broad scope of things to come in regards to electronic music, visual art and technology. As for the experience, regardless of whether you prefer to dance, sit, watch, learn, socialize or just listen, I can guarantee that you'll find a showcase that fits your mood, age and personal taste. With 10 venues, 28 showcases, a conference and close to 100 carefully selected music performers, visual artists, educators and speakers from across the globe (14 countries represented this year), I can't think of better way to close out yet another momentous summer on the beautiful West Coast.
Sincerely,
Sean Patrick Horton
When I started plotting the curatorial course for the 2010 edition back in November of 2009, one of my many goals with this year's program was to present something fun and familiar to our all of our loyal attendees; a sort of reward for standing by us over the years. For you, I offer some of our most memorable performers and friends from over the past 8 years, including Modeselektor, Carl Craig, Fennesz, Monolake, Murcof, Mary Anne Hobbs and Vladislav Delay.
Now, it simply wouldn't be a Decibel Festival without a handful of critically acclaimed artists making their West Coast debut this September. This list includes, Scuba, Ben Frost, Mount Kimbie, Dinky, Oneohtrix Point Never, Clubroot, Untold, Ikonika, Trus'me, Mark Van Hoen, Moritz Von Oswald Trio, FaltyDL and Lawrence English. You combine this with an abundance of internationally renowned talent making their Decibel debut (i.e. Plastician, Cassy, Theo Parrish, Starkey, Distance, Catz 'n Dogz, Headhunter, Soul Clap, Tim Green, Kevin Saunderson, Gold Panda, Luke Hess, Mux Mool, Noveller) and you have our most exciting line up to date.
Last but surely not least, for all you left coast natives wishing to bask in the final glow of the 2010 festival season, I'm proud to announce our most engaging selection of West Coast performers to date, including Beats Antique, VibeSquad, Bluetech presents: Satori Social, Eskmo, Lusine, Alex B, Low Limit of Lazer Sword, Emancipator, Pezzner, Samiyam, LawnChair Generals, Lorn, Truckasauras, Grouper, Shlohmo, Phutureprimitive and Splatinum.
There is no a doubt in my mind that this year's program is our most comprehensive edition to date. In true Decibel fashion, we're paying homage to the artists and partners that have helped popularize what we've done over the years, while offering a broad scope of things to come in regards to electronic music, visual art and technology. As for the experience, regardless of whether you prefer to dance, sit, watch, learn, socialize or just listen, I can guarantee that you'll find a showcase that fits your mood, age and personal taste. With 10 venues, 28 showcases, a conference and close to 100 carefully selected music performers, visual artists, educators and speakers from across the globe (14 countries represented this year), I can't think of better way to close out yet another momentous summer on the beautiful West Coast.
Sincerely,
Sean Patrick Horton
Decibel Festival President and Curator
Wildly diverse, infused with exuberance and inspired by a slap of the absurd, Modeselektor's inarguable grooves seem to emanate from every conceivable musical genre, creating a controlled chaos whose sonic expression elevates the eyebrows and heartbeats of critics and dance floors around the world...read more | |
| Modeselektor feat. Pfadfinderei : Carl Craig : Fennesz : Beats Antique : Monolake : Plastician : Murcof : VibeSquaD : Theo Parrish : Moritz Von Oswald Trio : Scuba : Ben Frost : Mary Anne Hobbs : Cassy : Starkey : Dinky : Eskmo : Mount Kimbie : Headhunter aka Addison Groove : Kevin Saunderson : Catz 'n Dogz : Bluetech presents Satori Social : Untold : Trus'me : Vladislav Delay : Ikonika : Distance : Oneohtrix Point Never : Soul Clap : Alex B : Clubroot : Gold Panda : Robert Henke : FaltyDL : Low Limit of Lazer Sword : Mark Van Hoen : Lusine : Tim Green : Mux Mool : Emancipator : Luke Hess : Lorn : LawnChair Generals : Samiyam : Deepchild : Kyle Hall : Grouper : Sepalcure : Pezzner : Tanner Ross : Noveller : Monty Luke : Machinedrum : Lawrence English : Shlohmo : Praveen : Rafael Anton Irisarri aka The Sight Below : Phutureprimitive : Tarik Barri : Truckasauras : Splatinum : Michael Manahan : Kid Hops : Kris Moon : Ben Tactic : Nordic Soul : SunTzu Sound : Tracer Visuals : Ill Cosby : Monkeytek : Ctrl_Alt_Dlt : Recess : The Perfect Cyn : Ramiro : Ryan Organ : Lincolnup : Sappho : Lioncub : Struggle : Jeromy Nail : Jon A.D. : Deepvibez : Jagga Culture + more TBA red = live // blue = DJ // green = visual |
| 1ST ROUND OF SHOWCASE ANNOUNCEMENTS | |
| We're pleased to announce the initial round of showcases for the 2010 Decibel Festival (several more to be announced). To read more about the showcases and artists or purchase tickets, just click on any of the showcase titles to be redirected the Decibel Festival website. Thursday, September 23rd Room40 Label - 10 Year Anniversary Showcase Ben Frost // Grouper // Lawrence English // Rafael Anton Irisarri Doors @ 6pm / All-ages / $15 adv. / $17 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave LoDubs Showcase presented by LoDubs, Various & Decibel Distance // Clubroot // Monkeytek vs. Ryan Organ // Jon AD // Jagga Culture Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $13 adv. / $15 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ The Baltic Room : 1207 Pine St Friday, September 24th OPTICAL 1 - The Space Between Murcof // Robert Henke // Mark Van Hoen Doors @ 5pm / All-ages / $25 adv. / $30 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Nordstrom Recital Hall (Benaroya) : 200 University St The Art of Rhythm presented by Starborne & Decibel Beats Antique // Emancipator // Phuturerprimitive Doors open at 9pm / 16+ $18 adv. / $20 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Motor : 1950 1st Ave S. Planet Mu Label Showcase Starkey // Ikonika // FaltyDL Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $15 adv. / $17 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ The Baltic Room : 1207 Pine St TRUST Showcase presented by SunTzu Sound & Decibel Trus'me // SunTzu Sound // Kid Hops Doors @ 9pm / 21+ $10 adv. / $12 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Sole Repair : 1001 E. Pike St dB Afterhours - Mi Casa es su Casa Dinky // Catz 'n Dogz // LawnChair Generals Doors @ 2am / 16+ / $18 adv. / $20 at the door / Free with dB PassADVANCE TICKETS @ Motor : 1950 1st Ave S. Saturday, September 25th The Mothership Boat Party presented by Uniting Souls & Decibel FLOOR 1 - Mothership Label Showcase w/ Catz 'n Dogz // Tanner Ross // Monty Luke FLOOR 2 - Uniting Souls Lounge w/ Michael Manahan // Ramiro // Jeromy Nail // Deepvibez Boarding begins @ 1:30pm - boat leaves @ 3pm / 21+ / $25 adv. / $30 at the door / PASSES NOT ACCEPTED ADVANCE TICKETS @ The Islander Cruise Ship : 1611 Fairview Ave E. OPTICAL 2 - Tactile Immersion Fennesz // Oneohtrix Point Never // Noveller Doors open at 5pm / all-ages / $25 adv. / $30 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Benaroya's Nordstrom Recital Hall : 200 University St D25 Showcase Carl Craig // Kevin Saunderson // Monty Luke Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $20 adv. / $25 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St Beats Per Moment presented by Abstract Earth Project & Decibel VibeSquaD // Alex B // Low Limit // Machinedrum Doors open at 9pm / 16+ / $18 adv. / $20 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Motor : 1950 1st Ave S. Hotflush Label Showcase Scuba // Untold // Sepalcure Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $15 adv. / $17 at the door / Free with dB PassADVANCE TICKETS @ The Baltic Room : 1207 Pine St Fwd Thinking Organisms presented by Alga-rhythms & Decibel Tim Green // Tanner Ross // The Perfect Cyn // Sappho Doors @ 8pm / 21+ / $10 adv. / $12 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Sole Repair : 1001 E. Pike St dB Afterhours - Late Night Soul Kitchen Theo Parrish // Soul Clap // Pezzner Doors open at 2am / 16+ / $18 adv. / $20 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Motor : 1950 1st Ave S. Sunday, September 26th Decibel Finale - Dub My Soul Monolake feat. Tarik Barri // Cassy // Luke Hess Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $17 adv. / $20 at the door ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St Bubblin' Showcase presented by Bubblin' & Decibel Kyle Hall // Ben Tactic // Lincolnup Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $8 adv. / $10 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Sole Repair : 1001 E. Pike St | |
| PASSES / TICKETS | |
| PASSES The 2010 Decibel Festival All Access Pass gets you into everything except the The Mothership Boat Party and the OPTICAL 3 Showcase (TBA), due to limited capacity and production costs associated with each event. This is the only pass that will be offered in 2010. Tickets for these events can be purchased individually (see below). To purchase a 2010 dB pass, visit Brown Paper Tickets Individual tickets for the 16 (out of the 28) showcases we've announced can be purchased online. Click on a showcase title below to be routed to the ticket page for each event. TICKETS Room40 / 10 Year Anniversary Label Showcase Ben Frost, Lawrence English, Grouper & The Sight Below LoDubs Showcase Distance, Clubroot, Monkeytek, Ryan Organ, Jon AD & Jagga Culture Friday, September 24th OPTICAL 1 - The Space Between Murcof, Robert Henke & Mark Van Hoen The Art of Rhythm Beats Antique, Emancipator & Phutureprimitive Planet Mu Label Showcase Starkey, Ikonkia & FaltyDL TRUST Showcase Trus'me, Kid Hops & SunTzu Sound dB Afterhours - Mi Casa es su Casa Dinky, Catz 'n Dogz & LawnChair Generals Saturday, September 25th The Mothership Boat Party Catz 'n Dogz, Tanner Ross, Monty Luke, Michael Manahan & more OPTICAL 2 - Tactile Immersion Fennesz, Oneohtrix Point Never & Noveller D25 Showcase Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson & Monty Luke Beats Per Moment VibeSquad, Alex B, Low Limit (Lazer Sword) & Machinedrum Hotflush Label Showcase Scuba, Untold & Sepalcure Fwd Thinking Organisms Tim Green, Tanner Ross, The Perfect Cyn & Sappho dB Afterhours - Late Night Soul Kitchen Theo Parrish, Soul Clap & Pezzner Sunday, September 26th Decibel Finale - Dub My Soul Monolake, Cassy & Luke Hess Bubblin' Showcase Kyle Hall, Ben Tactic & Lincolnup | |
| VENUES | |
| This year we're pleased to announce four new venues, which include an outdoor weekend stage (all-ages with a beer garden - TBA), a prestigious recital hall (OPTICAL 1 & 2), a downtown afterhours warehouse and a centrally located loft space (dB Conference, will call and additional A/V programming). As in previous years, Decibel will outfit these venues with premium sound, lighting and visuals. Overall the 2010 Decibel Festival will be more centrally located than past years and offer a wider spectrum of venues in which to cultivate lasting experiences. Baltic Room (newly renovated / label showcases) 1207 Pine St (21+) Chop Suey 1325 E. Madison St (21+) Illsley Ball Nordstrum Recital Hall @ Benaroya Hall (OPTICAL 1 & 2) 200 University St (all-ages) The Islander Cruise Ship (2010 Decibel Boat Party) 1611 Fairview Ave E (21+) Motor (16+ dance events and Decibel Afterhours) 1950 1st Ave S (16+) Neumos (Premier club showcases) 925 E. Pike St (21+) Pravda (dB Conference / Will Call) 1406 10th Ave (all-ages) Sole Repair (NW showcases) 1001 E. Pike St (21+) The Triple Door (OPTICAL 3) 216 Union St (all-ages) | |
| SPONSORS / PARTNERS | |
| Here is a list of confirmed sponsors for the 2010 Decibel Festival. Many more will be announced in the weeks to come. Main Sponsors 4Culture : Pravda Studios : Shunpike Media Partners 90.3 KEXP : Big Up : Dance Fever 5000 : Friends of Friends : Resident Advisor : Seattle Show Gal : The Stranger Promotional Partners Abstract Earth Project : Alga-rhythms : Bubblin' : Desiderata : 11-11 Agency : Made Like a Tree : Shameless : Starborne : SunTzu Sound : Surefire Agency : Sweatbox : Uniting Souls : Various Label Partners Ghostly International : Hotflush : LoDubs : Mothership : Planet Mu : Room40 Hotel Partner The Hotel Max Transportation Partner Barbie Dream Hearse Interested in becoming a sponsor? Take a look at our 2010 Decibel Festival Sponsorship Pack | |
Are you coming?
ReplyDeleteI would like to cover the festival... but seems like getting a press pass for this one is mission impossible ive been writing emails to sean to no response :(
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