Best T-Shirt Worn by an Aritst

It's a bit off topic but definitely worth a mention. I think people often overlook the impact an artists outfit can have. Sometimes even making or breaking there image, needless to say that if your music sucks, nothing you can wear can change that and vice versa.





It's been a growing trend during every festival or music conference there is one artist that takes the cake when wardrobe. It's an observational easily missed by most.

Scuba's Bro Step T-shirt, caused a mini sensation at Decibel 2010. Following the likes of Loco Dice's "PEOPLE LIKE US" WMC 2010 shirt and I think it was Derrick May that had an "I don't need Tractor to Pull Chicks" this past DEMF.

It was the "PEOPLE LIKE US" T-shirt that first made me take notice, the amount of people asking around how they could buy one was more than I could count. In fact months later there was still a buzz. What surprised me was how a plain white shirt with black lettering had turned into a marketing master piece.

If your an artist its definitely something to ponder. Congrats to Scuba! people took notice in your acute sense of dubstep fashion.

Letter from the Editor?

My Whereabouts…

Hi Kids,

Sorry, it’s been a while I’ve been slacking and out of the country, for some non rave related business. I’m in Colombia and I know what your thinking, NO I have NOT started my own drug Cartel or started a narco trafficking.

While in Colombia I did manage to get some partying in, I found out where Hard Techno lives, and got schooled on “power mixing” all in an Airplane hanger near the Bogotá Airport. I also got a chance to go to Club LOV or Lost On Vibes. The venue is awesome, its on a second floor not too big not to small, with an out door patio with a roof that opens up. Oh and the best part is a dance floor surrounded by an LED panel its really cool. Jan Kruger was supposed to play that night, but the story was the famous “he lost his passport”. Hello? Repeat ? I didn't hear you he lost his what? Yes. Passport. We did get to listen to Daze Maxim. Much love to my friend Hardfloor and his crew, for playing such a good host to me while in his neck of the woods.

And in other news…

By now we all know two things are certain:

1. Electric Zoo Was a hit over 50,000 in attendance, Big WIN for Made Events. A well produced event that went off with out a hitch, deflecting recent scandolous occurrence from other Festivals. Cough -- EDC, Love Parade. I still owe you guys some more posts EZ, when I have time to catch up.

2. The day portion of LoveEvolution has been cancelled. boo! if you make it to San FranDisco, be sure to check out the Listed event with Cassy.

Where to next…

So today I leave Bogotá and I start my 18 hour journey to see my friends in Seattle and checkout Decibel Festival. The trek starts now, I leave for the Airport in less than 2 hours, hop on board a 5 hour flight to MIA, then 6 hour layover in which I need to good to my house, do 2 two loads of laundry, repack, go to the drug store, get my hair did (which takes 2 hours) and get back to the airport in time for my next flight, I think is another flying high for 6 or 7 hours, I'm not even counting anymore.

Superduperfragalisticlyexcited for Decibel its defenitely time for some more fun state side. Especially the AlgaRythms Showcase... I love the my all AlgaRythm Organisms, they're a great NW crew have become more than just friends-- family. So if your at Decibel definitely stop in.


FWD THINKING ORGANISMS
presented by alga rhythms / SOLE REPAIR : 1001 E Pike
TANNER ROSS /dj/ 12:00 am – 1:30 am
TIM GREEN /dj/ 10:30 pm – 12:00 am
THE PERFECT CYN /dj/ 9:30 9pm – 10:30 pm
SAPPHO /dj/ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Visuals by VJ EPILEPTIC
Doors open at 8 pm : 21+ : $12 Door / Free with dB pass


Good Bye for now and See you in Seattle!!!

Decibel 2010 Not to be Missed Artists - Vol 1

Modeselektor


Flying Lotus


Dinky
Own of my fav tracks from Dinky, 'Acid in my Fridge', which is also featured on Cocoon Compilation D.


Cassy
Video from the DEMF 10 crowd cheering for Cassy and yelling DETROIT! You can really feel the energy from Detroit.


Dan Bell AKA DBX
Circa 1994 a video that features people getting down to DBX's 'Electric Shock', on a dance show.


Marry Ann Hobbs
Hilarious video of MAH interviewing Bristolian pedestrians on their definition of dubstep.


Moritz Von Oswald Trio
Well, because I'm open to new experiences, see evidence below.

Decibel 2010 News

Anticipation is building for 2010 Decibel Festival and with only a month out, we're excited to announce this year's complete festival program. Our biggest addition to the festival is none other than Flying Lotus, whose 2010 album 'Cosmogramma' has made the young artist one of the most critically acclaimed and influential electronic producers in the world. Flying Lotus will be performing Thursday night as part of the FlyLo and Friends Showcase, which also features West Coast luminaries Eskmo, Lorn, Samiyam and Seattle's own Truckasauras. Other major announcements include the expanded dB in the Park events (Saturday and Sunday at The Mural Amphitheater in Seattle Center) and the 2010 dB Conference (Wednesday through Friday at Pravda Studios). The final program includes a free three day conference, 27 showcases across 11 different venues and over 100 artists representing 15 countries (see SHOWCASES below). Both passes and individual showcase tickets are limited, so we encourage you to purchase them in advance to guarantee admission (see PASSES / TICKETS info below).

FLYING LOTUS TO HEADLINE dB

Flying Lotus is more than a fearless beat scientist, innovative artist, label head, community leader and intrepid explorer of spiritual sound; he is a portal to the future of music. Taking an eclectic, wide-brained approach, Flying Lotus' sound includes a thick amalgamation of musical species: hip-hop, funk, IDM, jazz, dubstep, psychedelia and glitch, baked together with experimental rhythms and soulful style to create an entirely new electronic experience. Flying Lotus isn't just a producer, and this isn't just music. This is mythology, a story of beats and bass, and it swirls around Flying Lotus like blunt smoke on the balcony of Low End Theory. He has introduced the infinite possibilities of jazz to a whole new era of listeners, and his soothing presence encourages the mental release necessary to join an avant-garde artist on his musical explorations. The central figure of the Los Angeles-based Brainfeeder clan and record label, Flying Lotus is also an inspiration to an entire global community, an intimate group of heads for whom his shifty beats and elemental bass are pathways to another realm. The significance of his sound stretches as far as the inner journey that his listeners are willing to take, for Flying Lotus understands the deep connection between human beings and music. It is in this space between that the sonic shaman travels. Read More...

dB IN THE PARK EVENTS at the Mural Amphitheater in Seattle Center

This year Decibel Festival will be expanding the dB in the Park event to two days (Saturday and Sunday) and a brand new venue (the beautiful and historic Mural Amphitheater at the Seattle Center). As with previous editions, the dB in the Park events will be all-ages, day-time showcase featuring premier sound, live art and an impressive line-up of internationally renowned DJs and live electronic music acts. In addition, Decibel will be hosting a 21+ beer garden. Here's the complete info for this year's dB in the Park events (see ticket links below) Saturday September 25th 2010 dB in the Park at The Mural Amphitheater Presented by Decibel and Bass Drop Featuring Bluetech presents: Satori Social - Live band : Mountain View Interchill / Native State / autonomous NastyNasty - Live : Oakland Frite Nite / Vermin Street / Made In Glitch Mat the Alien - Live : Whistler Really Good Records Splatinum - Live : Seattle Daly City Records PrEssHa - DJ : Seattle Bass Drop / C89.5 + Special guest TBA Featuring live mural painting by NYC street artist Eric Orr (presented by Crane Stands and Serato) ONLY $8 adv. / $10 at the gate / all-ages w/ 21+ beer garden Children under the age of 10 get in free ADVANCE TICKETS Gates open at 12pm. Event goes until 7pm. The Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center 305 Harrison St. Sunday September 26th 2010 dB in the Park at The Mural Amphitheater Presented by Decibel and Harvard $treet Mafia Featuring Plastician - DJ : London Terrorrhythm / Rinse.fm / Tempa Mary Anne Hobbs - DJ : London Radio 1 / Planet Mu 12th Planet - DJ : Los Angeles Mad Decent / Trouble & Bass / SMOG Praveen from Sepalcure - DJ : Brooklyn Hotflush / Percussion Lab / Moodgadget Jimmy Hoffa vs. Just One - DJ : Seattle Harvard $treet Mafia / Shift Featuring live mural painting by NYC street artist Eric Orr (presented by Crane Stands and Serato) ONLY $8 adv. / $10 at the gate / all-ages w/ 21+ beer garden Children under the age of 10 get in free ADVANCE TICKETS Gates open at 12pm. Event goes until 7pm. The Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center 305 Harrison St.

dB CONFERENCE

2010 dB CONFERENCE presented by Windows 7 This year's dB Conference will once again be bringing together a wide assortment of technology-based education through audio workshops, panel discussions and lectures. WORKSHOPS (Wednesday through Friday) DJ Tech Tools' Midi Fighter : hosted by Ean Golden Serato's Scratch Live : special guest instructor TBA Ableton's Live : hosted by Dave Pezzner Native Instrument's Traktor Pro : special guest instructor TBA Putting social networking and online promotions to work as an artist PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Wednesday through Friday) "Women in electronic music" "Marketing your music in the digital age" LECTURES (Thursday & Friday) "The Age of Abundance" hosted by Robert Henke aka Monolake "The Ill Methodology" hosted by Ill Gates The dB Conference is completely free and will be held at Pravda Studios from 1pm to 5pm (Wednesday and Thursday) and 1pm to 10pm (Friday) For a complete schedule and up-to-date info on the 2010 dB Conference, please visit the dB Conference Page

2010 ARTISTS (click name for more info)

Flying Lotus : Modeselektor : Carl Craig : Fennesz : Beats Antique : Pantha Du Prince : Monolake : Plastician : Murcof : VibeSquaD : Theo Parrish : Moritz Von Oswald Trio : Scuba : Ben Frost : Bluetech presents Satori Social : Mary Anne Hobbs : Cassy : Starkey : Dinky : Eskmo : Mount Kimbie : Headhunter aka Addison Groove : Kevin Saunderson : Catz 'n Dogz : Untold : Trus'me : 12th Planet : Vladislav Delay : Ikonika : Distance : Oneohtrix Point Never : Pfadfinderei : Soul Clap : Alex B : NastyNasty : Eric Orr : Clubroot : Gold Panda : Robert Henke : FaltyDL : Low Limit of Lazer Sword : Mat the Alien : Mark Van Hoen : Lusine : Tim Green : Mux Mool : Emancipator : Ean Golden : Luke Hess : Lorn : Kyle Hall : LawnChair Generals : Samiyam : Truckasauras : Deepchild : Grouper : Sepalcure : Pezzner : Tanner Ross : Noveller : Monty Luke : Machinedrum : Lawrence English : Shlohmo : Praveen : Phidelity : Rafael Anton Irisarri aka The Sight Below : Phutureprimitive : Disco Nihilist : audiopixel : Splatinum : Michael Manahan : 214 : Kid Hops : Kris Moon : PrEssHa : Ben Tactic : Nordic Soul : Introcut : SunTzu Sound : Tracer Visuals : Ill Cosby : Monkeytek : Ctrl_Alt_Dlt : Looptid : Recess : Aksion : The Perfect Cyn : Ramiro : Zachariah Walker : Ryan Organ : Jimmy Hoffa : Demo : TZR : Lukki : Scott Sunn : Lincolnup : Sappho : Dubtek : Lioncub : Struggle : Press : Jeromy Nail : Jon A.D. : Deepvibez : Jagga Culture : Surpass : Just One : Adlib : Grym : Pixelflip : Kid Simple : Menami + more TBA red = live // blue = DJ // green = visual Visit the dB Artist Page for more info on the 2010 Decibel Festival artists

SHOWCASES

We're pleased to announce the complete list of 2010 Decibel Festival showcases. To purchase tickets to any of these events, just click on the ADVANCE TICKETS links below. For more info on these showcases, please visit the dB Showcase Page Wednesday, September 22nd dB Conference - Wednesday presented by Windows 7 Serato Scratch Live workshop // DJ Tech Tools' Midi Fighter workshop // Women in Electronic Music panel (more info to come) 1pm - 5pm / all-ages w/ 21+ bar area / Free @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave Opening Gala Ean Golden // Kris Moon // Introcut Doors @ 6pm / all-ages / Free @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave DNB Showcase Demo // Kid Hops // Aksion // Grym + special guest TBA Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $8 at the door / Free with dB Pass @ The Baltic Room : 1207 Pine St Ghostly International Label Showcase Pantha Du Prince // Mux Mool // Gold Panda // Lusine Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $12 adv. / $15 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St Thursday, September 23rd dB Conference - Thursday presented by Windows 7 Ableton Live workshop // Robert Henke lecture // Digital Music & Media panel (more info to come) 1pm - 5pm / all-ages w/ 21+ bar area / Free @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave Room40 Label - 10 Year Anniversary Showcase Ben Frost // Grouper // Lawrence English // Rafael Anton Irisarri Doors @ 7pm / All-ages / $15 adv. / $17 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave FlyLo and Friends Flying Lotus // Eskmo // Lorn // Samiyam // Truckasauras LED lighting & programming by audiopixel Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $20 adv. / $25 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St Simply Shameless MAIN ROOM - Dan Bell // Deepchild // Ctrl_Alt_Dlt LOUNGE - 214 // Recess // Menami // Adlib // Levi Clark Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $13 adv. / $15 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Chop Suey : 1325 E. Madison 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 Made Like A Tree Showcase Disco Nihilist // Struggle // Lioncub // Energy Flash Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $8 adv. / $10 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Sole Repair : 1001 E. Pike St Friday, September 24th dB Conference - Friday presented by Windows 7 Traktor Scratch Pro workshop // Ill Gates Lecture // Panel on Social Media // Promotional packet workshop (more info to come) 1pm - 10pm / all-ages w/ 21+ bar area / Free @ Pravda Studios : 1406 10th Ave 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 RBMA On The Floor Modeselektor feat Pfadfinderei // Headhunter // Mount Kimbie // Shlohmo // Teebs LED lighting & programming by audiopixel Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $25 adv. / $30 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St The Art of Rhythm presented by Starborne & Decibel Beats Antique // Emancipator // Phuturerprimitive // Phidelity 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 // Ill Cosby 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 Pass ADVANCE TICKETS @ Motor : 1950 1st Ave S. Saturday, September 25th dB in the Park - Saturday presented by Bass Drop & Decibel Bluetech presents: Satori Social // NastyNasty // Mat the Alien // Splatinum // PrEssHa + special guest TBA Gates @ 12pm / all-ages / ONLY $8 adv. / $10 at the gate ADVANCE TICKETS @ The Mural Amphitheater in Seattle Center : 305 Harrison St The Mothership Boat Party presented by Decibel & Uniting Souls 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 @ Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall : 200 University St D25 Showcase Carl Craig // Kevin Saunderson // Monty Luke LED lighting & programming by audiopixel 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 // Incyde Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $15 adv. / $17 at the door / Free with dB Pass ADVANCE 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 dB in the Park - Sunday presented by Harvard $treet Mafia & Decibel Plastician // Mary Anne Hobbs // 12th Planet // Praveen // Jimmy Hoffa // Just One Gates @ 12pm / all-ages / ONLY $8 adv. / $10 at the gate ADVANCE TICKETS @ The Mural Amphitheater in Seattle Center : 305 Harrison St OPTICAL 3 - Resonant Channels Mortiz Von Oswald Trio // Vladislav Delay // sanso-xtro Doors @ 5pm / all-ages / $20 adv. / $25 at the door / NOT INCLUDED WITH PASS ADVANCE TICKETS @ Triple Door : 216 Union St Decibel Finale - Dub My Soul Monolake // Cassy // Luke Hess // Fax Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $17 adv. / $20 at the door ADVANCE TICKETS @ Neumos : 925 E. Pike St Bubblin' Showcase 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 Shift Records Label Showcase Press // Grym // Dirty // Dubtek // Dash EXP // Surpass // TZR // Lukki Doors @ 9pm / 21+ / $5 at the door / Free with dB Pass @ HG Lodge : 722 E. Pike St.

PASSES / TICKETS

PASSES Decibel Festival Passes can be purchased online through BROWN PAPER TICKETS. You can also purchase passes at Pravda Studios (Will Call) during the festival. Please note that the 2010 Decibel Festival Pass gets you into everything, except the The Mothership Boat Party and the OPTICAL 3 Showcase (very limited capacity). WILL CALL If you purchased a pass on line, you will need to pick it up at Pravda Studios (Will Call) which will be open Wednesday September 22nd through Friday September 24th, 12pm - 12am. ALL PASSES NEED TO BE PICKED UP DURING THIS TIME. TICKETS Tickets for individual events can be purchased online via the DECIBEL FESTIVAL TICKET PAGE and in person at Pravda Studios (Will Call). If available, you can also purchase tickets at the venue the night of the event, but we encourage you to save money and avoid sold out events by purchasing tickets ahead of time.

VENUES

The 2010 Decibel Festival will be utilizing 11 venues through out Capitol Hill and downtown Seattle. This year we are pleased to announce four new venues, including an outdoor weekend stage (all-ages with a beer garden), 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 year's, Decibel will outfit these venues with premium sound, lighting and visual art to enhance the experience. CAPITOL HILL VENUES Neumos (21+ : Premier Showcases) 925 E. Pike St : Wednesday through Sunday - 9pm to 1:30am Baltic Room (21+ : label showcases) 1207 Pine St : Thursday through Sunday - 9pm to 1:30am Pravda Studios (all-ages : Will Call, dB Conference & Room40) 1406 10th Ave : Wednesday through Friday - 12pm to 12am Sole Repair (21+ : NW showcases) 1001 E. Pike St : Thursday through Sunday - 9pm to 1:30am Chop Suey (21+ : Simply Shameless showcase) 1325 E. Madison St : Thursday / 9pm to 1:30am HG Lodge (21+ : Shift Recordings showcase) 722 E. Pike St : Wednesday / 9pm to 1:30am DOWNTOWN VENUES Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center (all-ages : dB in the Park) 305 Harrison St : Saturday & Sunday - 12pm to 7pm Motor (16+ : Art of Rhythm, Beats Per Moment & dB Afterhours) 1950 1st Ave S : Friday & Saturday - 9pm to 6am Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya (all-ages : OPTICAL 1 & 2) 200 University St : Friday & Saturday - 5:30pm to 9:30pm The Triple Door (all-ages : OPTICAL 3) 216 Union St : Sunday - 5:30pm to 9:30pm The Islander Cruise Ship (21+ : The Mothership Boat Party) 1611 Fairview Ave E : Saturday - 1pm to 6pm Visit our Venue / Map Page for more info on the 2010 Decibel Festival venues.