Gold Coast based world music band A FRENCH BUTLER CALLED SMITH have been performing their high energy Latin, funk, instrumental fusion over a 2 year period to ever increasing audiences on Australia's East Coast. The initial creators behind this all organic dance music sound were acoustic guitar aficionado (Scott French), bass maestro (Jake ‘the Butler’ Martin) and respected world percussion artist (Brennan Smith).
There are at least 2 bands: 1) IMMERSION is an unassuming female fronted Melbourne-based four piece original rock band. Don't let their demure demeanor fool you - IMMERSION's sound is heavy and dynamic yet extremely infectious, and springs from a unique blend of big guitar sounds and driving rhythms. The development of IMMERSION's sound can be partly attributed to the influences consumed regularly in their staple rock diet, which includes big helpings of international acts such as the Foo Fighters and Tool, and lashings of local rock acts such as the Superjesus, Full Scale and Karnivool.
Underground Resistance is the most militantly political outcropping of modern urban American techno. Combining a grubby, four-track aesthetic, an almost strictly DIY business philosophy, and an oppositional, militaristic ethos similar to Public Enemy without the drama (or the familiarity; the members refuse to be photographed without bandanas obscuring their identities), UR have redirected their portion of the Detroit techno legacy to social activist ends, trading mainstream popularity and financial success for independence and self-determination.
A*S*Y*S (Acid Save Your Soul), is the alias of German producer/DJ Frank Ellrich. Frank Ellrich has long been an icon of the hard edged scene, however it is his ability to evolve and remain at the very cutting edge that has seen him rise above many of his contemporaries- Frank is unquestionably hard dance royalty. Although cutting his teeth alongside Kai Tracid as part of the Tracid Traxxx mafia, Frank has since spread his wings aligning himself with the Straight On Black crew from Holland.
“Westernsynthetics has been one of the most prominent artists flying the dubstep flag in Australia for some time now.” – Resident Advisor
“It is clear his sound is among the country’s most original” – Cyclic Defrost
Westernsynthetics is a passionate Producer from Sydney, Australia. His debut album May Day Radio displays “sophisticated high-technology electronica to more soulful traditional style dub, carried throughout by powerful, animated drones and drifts,” says BMP Magazine (South Africa).
A DJ / live outfit, perfoming original material, plus rave anthems, classic hardcore, edits, mashups, wonky electro pop madness and a fat dose of breaks. DJ Mag says: "like Altern8 meets 2ManyDJs in fluoro coats and Orbital glasses...beyond insane!" Spannered.org says: "The Chas & Dave of Rave... pure unadulterated fun" Members include Andrew Dobson (Digitonal) and Joshu Doherty (Posthuman) http://www.myspace.com/agtravecru
ROLAND TINGS: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/rolandtings" rel="nofollow">http://soundcloud.com/rolandtings</a> Roland Tings has long held an affinity for classic analogue sounds. From the primal pulse of early Chicago house records to the shimmering keys of Euro pioneers like Manuel Gottsching, Tings has relentlessly pursued a sound that pays homage to his heroes while keeping his gaze cast firmly towards the future. With his debut 12” Milky Way due for release in June 2012 on 100% SILK, Roland Tings is now about to unleash the fruit of his labours upon the clubs, basements and warehouses of Japan, Europe and the UK.
There are at least two artists with this name: 1) Bam Bam is a band from Monterrey, México, currently signed to Arts & Crafts México. Their first LP, entitled Futura vía was released in March, 2011. 2) Chris (Bam Bam) Westbrook, colloquially Bam Bam, is a house/acid/techno artist, as well as music producer from Chicago, Illinois. He has been producing on Ascap records since 1987.
"I think Jon's a jewel in the crown. He's been a great support to me. Put him in front of 30,000 people and he really goes for it. At the moment he's better than most top DJs I could mention." Carl Cox, 2007.