We are absolutely thrilled to welcome to the podcast a legendary artist who to breaks fans across the globe needs no introduction. They call him “The Merchant of Boom”, otherwise known as Orlando’s DJ Icey, label boss at Zone Records, creator of the world-renowned Automatic Static Podcast, and he’s this week’s special guest host in The Armory! For the next 50 minutes kick back and enjoy this Armory exclusive mix loaded with fresh booty bass, including Icey’s latest release with DJ Ark entitled “Empire”!

For more information on DJ Icey visit:

www.djicey.com
www.soundcloud.com/dj-icey
www.twitter.com/dj_icey

Artwork by: www.jempanufnik.com

What ever happened to General Midi ?

General Midi, or Paul Crossman, who also performed under the name Fluid, came out of the Bristol club scene, making a splash when he became resident DJ at the Shimmy Club in  1994. His mix of breakbeat with nu-skool, electronica, house, and hip-hop made him a popular act.

Emerging from the backrooms of the Bristol Club scene his slick DJ ability and an ear for a great tune gave him regular appearances at breaks hotspots across the planet such as Fabric, Chew The Fat, Blow Pop, Sounds On Sundays (Sydney), Two Tribes (Australia), Zouk (Singapore), Budapest, all across the USA, Hungary, Spain, Serbia, China and Hong Kong.

General Midi’s singles have been released on some of the most respected breaks labels of the time, including TCR (Rennie Pilgrims label) & Kilowatt (Hyper’s label). In 1999 he released his single “The Westerner,” followed two years later by “Daft Funk,” the same year that his first full-length release, Genetically Modified. All of this has led to his debut artist album ‘Midi Style’ which was released on Distinct’ive Records in 2005. In 2009 he released his follow up album ‘Operation Overdrive’.

Paul Crossman also worked with writing partner and audio engineer Al Watson in the duo act called “Starecase”.

Currently Paul Crossman works as a freelance course developer & music technology tutor at Point Blank London.

www.facebook.com/pages/General-Midi
www.www.discogs.com/artist/General-Midi
www.uk.linkedin.com/pub/paul-crossman

Saturday the 5th of July signals an awesome event here in Perth, Western Australia. “Major Bass” featuring international artists A Skillz and Featurecast plus a line up of local acts.

Main Stage support from: Tee EL, Bezwun and the Beatslappaz

And headlining the MINI BASS SILENT DISCO

BENNY P | TROY DIVISION | BENI CHILL | JAY FRANCISCO | BLACK LACES
MISS DEMEANOUR | BUNJ | MEET MARK | SLYKIDD | MReD

Events details here: goo.gl/IvzM0y
Purchase tickets here: goo.gl/hBXSgO

Bezwun lays down this promotional mix for the night with tunes bound to get you to the dancefloor !

www.facebook.com/bezwun
www.soundcloud.com/bezwun

Tracklist

Intro – Johnny Ringo & Doc Holiday from Tombstone
Breaksmafia feat. Mc Bestbasstard – Energize (Original Mix)
Perfect Kombo – Paranormal Activity (Dynomyt Remix)
Lunathics – Tonight (Original Mix)
Fisso & Spark – Restless World (Guau remix)
The Gulf Gate Project – Spanish Montana (Original Mix)
The Brainkiller – Satisfaction (Dr. Beats Remix)
Agent K – Gucci Kicks (Original Mix)
White Boy Awesome – Rock the Vote (Original Mix)
Suecho, Loki & Fixx – Get It (Breaksmafia Remix)
Wotor – Crazy (Shockillaz Remix)
MC Freeflow, Alt A – Lost Without a Trace (Blacklist Remix)
Baymont Bross feat. Dynamite MC – Set Me Free (UFO Project Remix)
Macho – Drop That Bass (Wes Smith Califunkia Remix)
Baby Anne, D Bo – Disturbing The Beats (Original Mix)
Destroyers – It Came From Hell (Original Mix)
Kyla, KL2 – Elixer (Retropolis Remix)
DJ Hero – Highsider Amplifier (Original Mix)
Pirate Jams – Treat me Right (Original Mix)
Wes Smith, Juice Squad, Bumpr Stickr – Better at Night (Mutantbreakz Remix)
Blacklist – Got to Make Them (Ghost Lab Remix)
Dirty Kicks – Oh Yeah (Are We There) (Original Mix)
DJ Icey, DJ Ark – The Come Up (Original Mix)
Shunda K, KL2, Losbabii – Turn Up (Synthetic Hype, King Perogie Remix)
Sanxion – Rock With Me (Original Mix)
Juxtapose – Switch Off (Original Mix)
Dubaxface – The Lotion (Original Mix)
Bella – Dripped Out (Original Mix)
DJ 33 – Clap and Bounce (Kid Panel Remix)
Lo IQ? – Flashing Forward (Original Mix)
Year W, Noemi Tacoronte – Music is My Life

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Cover Art by: Jb Thomas – www.facebook.com/jbthomas1973

Funk & Filth are having a boat party ! In conjunction with Hot cakes and Instant Vibes and featuring artists from the likes of Krafty Kuts, Deekline, Martin Flex and many more to be held on the 23rd of August this year.

Check the event page for more information: www.facebook.com/events/657026124371617/

One of the artists on the night is the talented Leygo and this mix is a little taster of what you will hear on the night.

Tracklist

1 . Tom Booze – Bruck Wild
2 . Funkdoobiest – Wopbabalubop Sammy Senior remix
3. A skillz feat Kymberley Kennedy – Dead Ringer
4. Kool Hertz – Watch joint
5. Mooqee & Pimpsoul feat Bianca Gerald – feeling good (funk remix)
6. Featurecast – fingerlickin
7. A skillz – Good music
8. Pirate jams – Happy Days (howla remix)
9. Funktomas – Let me clear my throat
10. Chad Tyson – Heard it like this ( Freerange dj’s remix)
11. Prodigy – Girls (Dj Amor remix)
12. Jay Robinson – Hyer
13. Alex Metric & amp , Oliver – Hope
14. Mogiai – Acid
15. Freestylers feat Fast Eddie – The sound (blapps posse remix)
16. Duck Sauce – NRG ( skrillex remix)
17. Marten Horger & Sangers & Ra – Out of our Minds ( Club mix)
18. Marten Horger & Sangers & Ra – Out of our Minds (Black blunt remix)
19. The Mcmash Clan – Shadow Dance

www.facebook.com/pages/Leygo
www.funkandfilth.com

A.Skillz @a-skillz

Record label owner, producer and DJ extraordinaire, A.Skillz’ incredible deck talents fuse funk, soul and hip-hop with D'n'B and breaks, all sliced, mashed and cut together with a unique style of scratching and mixing. His reputation as a true party rocker has won him prime-time slots across the world at a ‘who’s who’ of major events

A. Skillz Tribute One - Tracklist:
01) Mosquito Intro - Tarzan Yell (0:06)
02) Krafty Skillz - Strawberry Jam Forever (3:46)
03) A. Skillz / The Beatles - Come together (A.Skillz Remix) (3:28)
04) A. Skillz - Twang Banger (4:11)
05) Krafty Skillz - Insane Banger (1:30)
06) Krafty Skillz - It's A Booty (2:56)
07) A. Skillz Vs Beatvandals - Beat Don't Stop (4:40)
08) A. Skillz vs Nick Thayer - Rock the Spot (3:44)
09) A. Skillz & Nick Thayer - Jungle Banger (4:34)
10) A. Skillz - California Soul (A.Skillz Remix) (3:56)
11) Otis Redding - Make It Easy (A.Skillz Remix) (3:25)
12) Public Enemy - Public Enemy (A. Skillz Remix - Afromode Re-Edit-Remix) (4:57)
13) Krafty Skillz - Music Sounds Fatter with U (4:10)
14) Krafty Skillz - Another One Bits (4:35)
15) A. Skillz vs Beatvandals - Blowin Up (3:44)
16) A. Skillz vs Beatvandals - Sunshine (4:35)
17) A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts - Gimme the Breaks (4:48)
18) A. Skillz - Think (It takes two) feat Lyn Collins (3:29)
19) A. Skillz, Lyn Collins, Midnight Oil - Beds Are Thinking (Zenit Incompatible Mash Up) (4:11)
20) James Brown - Sex Machine (A Skillz Rmx) (2:28)
21) A. Skillz - Poppa Soul (4:00)
22) A. Skillz vs Beatvandals - Funky Sounds (3:52)
23) A. Skillz Vs Beatvandals - Feelin Kinda Insane (3:38)
24) A. Skillz & Krafty Kuts - Bring Back The Funk (3:27)
25) A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts - Party in Central Park (feat. Dr. Luke) (4:05)
26) A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts - Peaches (feat. Droop Capone) (4:27)

Underground music specialists FUNKYSTEPZ join the Four40 Records family with a knockout 4-track EP, infusing UKG, UK funky, house, and of course bass. The Kings Cross EP draws on a range of underground music influences, condensed into the realm of house music that’s equally melodic and heavy. You can preview below but you can save the trouble and get the 320s from Juno right now. Seriously, this entire EP is a 10/10.

The title track combines a choir chorus and bubbling basslines with subtley funky shuffle.

“Bump X” conjures some 90s nostalgia with its key stabs and 4/4 kicks. This is a track that’ll get the ladies’ hips moving while simultaneously cause a ruckus with the lads.

“Boyz In Da Hood” is an all out jackin’ number, styled with a little g-house flair and the perfect amount of grime for those times when the dancefloor craves something a little dirty.

“Twister” is all about surprises. The tune starts with a garage shuffle but immediately drops into something more sinister. Just as fast, the track changes back. These switches are executed perfectly – even though they’re abrupt, the track flows like vodka at a hen party.

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Funkystepz on Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter

Erase Records have been holding down the deep house vibes for a little longer than a hot minute. The label and artists on it have a wondrous ability to draw on classic samples and work their production magic into pure dance floor joy. The latest from the label’s founder, WASABI is more of the same. Co-produced with HAWAIIAN BOY, the track takes Modjo’s “Lady” (which samples Chic) for a dive in the deep end of the pool. Summer’s here, let’s go for a swim.

Grab it on Beatport

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Wasabi on Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter
Hawaiian Boy on Soundcloud | Facebook

What a better way to celebrate Canada’s 147th birthday, than with one of Canada’s top drum and bass exports. Now residing in LA, Bass Therapy is excited to welcome FREAKY FLOW, one of the pioneers of the Canadian electronic scene dropping an all vinyl set!

Monday, June 30
Ozzy’s Nightclub (160 Osborne Street)
Tix: $15 adv / $20 at the door
Local support by: CHRIS KOMUS // LOTEK // NATHAN ZAHN
Facebook event

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Freaky Flow on Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | freakyflow.com

Here’s something really special from our friends at Memetic. They’re hosting an all-day, outdoor party at one of the most historic sights in Winnipeg. t’s another first for the Memetic crew, a free electronic music event with a special multimedia visual performance once the sun sets. Suspended over the Assiniboine River at the Forks, the former rail bridge is one of the most unusual places to party and I’m sure there has never been a concert on it.

The event features the return of MICH EP, and a headlining set from a crowd favourite at last year’s Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition, MAX ULIS. A number of our favourite local jocks are playing too, including Shael, Nathan Zahn, Mike Jasper, Rick Logic, Lotek, Berbs, and Kasm.

Saturday, July 5
The Forks
Full event info here.

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