STATE

STATE: Chapter Free (Party)

danielfogg — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:33:10 +0000

Election fever getting you down? Having difficulty choosing who you want to misspend your tax for the next five years? Not sure who Gordon Cameron, Nick Brown or David Clegg actually are?

Vote with your feet this Saturday at the Russian Bar, Kingsland Road. Join the STATE collective for our big party to drown out the noise and rhetoric of the past few weeks. No change needed, as this party is FREE to join!

/ / Saturday 8 May 2010 / / 10:30pm till 04:30am / /

Amen Ra & Double Helix (LHF) (Keysound Recordings)
From London’s most elusive production crew, Amen Ra and Double Helix will be bringing a box of dubplates you ain’t never heard before. Expect true dubstep, minimal garage and magic. 2 1/2 extended hour set.
http://tinyurl.com/3y6qda5

DJ Total Niceness & Love’s Tru Flavour (Wifey)
After their storming set at our last event, the Wifey DJs are back with more adrenaline fuelled fire. Expect old-school garage, funky, bass and pressure.
http://www.myspace.com/londonwifey

White Tyson (STATE)
The man with the biggest sound and the best cardigan around. Our boy White Tyson bringing raw sonic energy. Expect calypso, garage, carnival, whistles and ’sexy-posh’ beats. 2 hour set.
http://www.mixcloud.com/splastique/

Another Amit (Man Make Music)
Expect techno, house, garage and bass from friend and extended family member Another Amit. We’re happy to have Man Make Music representing.
http://www.mixcloud.com/AnotherAmit

Plus more special guest to be announced…

Russian Bar
267 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AS

FREE ENTRY!

Any queries, contact 07921 187 961

- – - State ur mind, open ur brain, dance ur legs off!!! – - -

STATE: Chapter Free

danielfogg — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:20:02 +0000

STATE: The Movie

danielfogg — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:39:19 +0000

Awesome piece of propaganda put together by the boys at The London Grind featuring footage from our first event. Check out their website for more.

(Note to self: do not do interviews after drinking tequila)

Love’s Tru Flavour @ STATE – Exclusive Mix!

danielfogg — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:05:11 +0000

It pleases me hugely to be writing this; Love’s Tru Flavour of Wifey will be controlling the STATE basement on Good Friday 2 April 2010.

The Wifey DJs came to our attention as a result of their storming sets at London’s excellent Infrasonic nights. Veering smoothly away from tried-and-tested bangers and un-soulful hits, Love’s Tru Flavour tread a fine but brilliant line unmatched in the dance. Don’t believe me – listen for yourself.

This awesome mix showcases Love’s Tru Flavour’s sound, offering just a hint of what the Wifey DJs do best – keep you thinking and keep you raving!

Love’s True Flavour (Wifey) Mix For State by State on Mixcloud

Introducing White Tyson – Exclusive Mix

danielfogg — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:15:24 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that White Tyson, known as Sam Morgan to his mum, will become a regular fixture at STATE during the coming months. The distinctive White Tyson sound is drawn from a broad spectrum of 2-step styles including UK Funky, what might be called ‘wonky’ and the Glasgow-sound in addition to cut-up-mash-up, soca, tropical and whatever else he feels works in the mix.

Fresh from the digital press this morning is this exclusive White Tyson mix for STATE, complete with jokes artwork! Providing an awesome show of his sound and a sample of what’s in store at future events, we hope this mix will push away the winter blues and usher in another lush London summer.

White Tyson: welcome on-board.

White_Tyson Mix For State by White_Tyson on Mixcloud

That rare thing, the Blue Daisy

danielfogg — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:38:23 +0000

A lot of artists talk of defying genre; resisting categories and labels which they feel are unsympathetic to their creative vision. Despite this, genre does play an important role in aesthetic positioning and of course musical influence. In this context, grows the Blue Daisy. His influences are clear, but his genre affiliation is not, as he skips across the bpm range from one sound to another. In doing so, he embodies everything we at STATE push for in the our club night; simply, sound. Perhaps the new sound, perhaps the London sound, perhaps the sound of a particular time or future existence never to be, but sound all the same. And sound in it’s most beautiful, majestic form is what Blue Daisy will be bringing to our next event – Chapter Two: The Soldier – and we are proud to have him.

For a sample the Blue Daisy sound, check out this mix he put together for Drowned in Sound.

Armchair Dancefloor Mix 005 – Blue Daisy by Armchair Dancefloor on Mixcloud

As an alternative, check out the mix put together for The Quietus via Sonic Router (both equally excellent in their own right). Hit the link for an insightful interview and mix (sorry – no player).

Finally, some examples of Blue Daisy’s awesome production work for you.

Blue Daisy – Wolf (from the Dettached Strings EP) (Black Acre)

Blue Daisy – Space Ex (Black Acre) – Awesome fan video too.

To keep up with the Blue Daisy sound, follow him on Twitter and check out his MySpace

Soundboy Deadboy

danielfogg — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:34:03 +0000

First of our showcase mixes for Chapter Two: ‘The Soldier’ comes from Deadboy. This soundboy channels luscious soul and swing through bass and synth-driven 2-step. We welcome Deadboy to the party.

Check out the mix Deadboy did for Get Me (download HERE) or Fact Magazine (download HERE and HERE) for a taste of things to come.

And here’s a scatty banger from the boy himself.

Chapter Two @ Russian Bar (02.04.10)

danielfogg — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:38:38 +0000

Building on the huge success of our first event, STATE returns and we’ve brought back-up…

Ben UFO (Hessle Audio)
2 hour set – Underground power-broker and Hessle Audio boss bringing frontier sounds for your pleasure
http://www.myspace.com/freshben

Deadboy (Numbers)
90 minute set – Digital bad boy and new garage swing specialist will be keeping the vibe up
http://www.stateurmind.com/soundboydeadboy/

Blue Daisy (Black Acre)
1 hour set – Mercurial experimental music prodigy will be shattering the sonic spectrum
http://www.stateurmind.com/that-rare-thing-the-blue-daisy/

Orlando Makebelieve (STATE)
60 minute live set – Back by popular demand Orlando will be destroying the main room with his rave revisionism
http://www.stateurmind.com/orlando-makebelieve/

Wifey DJs (Wifey)
90 minute set – Unpredictable warehouse party hench men will be tearing it down till the early hours
http://www.stateurmind.com/loves-tru-flavour/

White Tyson (STATE)
2 hour set – STATE resident and party leader will be spicing things up and throwing beats down
http://www.stateurmind.com/introducing-white-tyson/

Again we’ve taken care to select DJs and artists from across the sonic spectrum who are developing new sounds and moving in new directions. All sonic weapons will be played by our own soundsystem.

10:00pm – 04:30am
£7 Entry

The Russian Bar
267 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AS

State ur mind, open ur brain, dance ur legs off!!!

STATE: Identity (Chapter One)

danielfogg — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:45:13 +0000

Photographs by robgregg (some by danielfogg). Editing by danielfogg

CCTV

danielfogg — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:38:04 +0000

State: Chapter One – Online & Press Coverage

danielfogg — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:29:06 +0000

We’ve been lucky enough to get mentions in a number of different magazine and on a couple of blogs in the last week. A huge thanks to Lisa for all the work she did – we love you girl!

Time Out: London

“A brand new night that launches tonight with one of our tips for 2010, Hyperdub’s Ikonika, in the top slot tonight with her groovesome and dark dubstep beats. She’s flanked by ‘the UK’s answer to DJ Shadow’, Paul White, and The Village Orchestra, with soulboy electronica and techno, while DJs including Another Amit (Man Make Music) dig through old school jungle to new school funky upstairs.”

http://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/event/174990/state

Better Never Than Late

“Looks to be a great night with Hyperdub’s Ikonika appearing alongside Paul White and The Village Orchestra”

http://betterneverthanlate.blogspot.com/2010/01/state.html

Clapton Grind

“STATE has been named one of Timeout’s recommended nights of the weekend so as I have said one too many times…GET THE FUCK DOWN THERE!”

http://hirisolution.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/state-chapter-1-part-3/

Spoonfed

“More good stuff at the Russian. State present hyperdub’s Ikonika headlining. Glitchy dubby hip hopster Paul White and Scottish electronic virtuoso The Village Orchestra provide the support. All are playing proper 2 hour sets”.

http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/london/event/state-563446/

Borland Silly Voices Podcast-Mix for STATE

danielfogg — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:16:08 +0000

Wonderful podcast-mix recorded for STATE by Borland. Watch them run crashing through the genres in this well-fun set from January 2010.

Borland will be opening the main-room at STATE: Chapter One at 10pm on Saturday 30th January, and opening the bassment at 11pm.

Borland Silly Voices Podcast For State by State on Mixcloud

Introducing… Borland

danielfogg — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:04:38 +0000

Borland is the ‘post-rock/electronica’ guise of Robert Gregg (aka Anclove) and Ian Breen. These two lads spend their days hanging around the bars and art houses of Manchester’s Northern Quarter and their nights planning to attack the ‘indie’ music establishment.

Borland will be opening the upstairs room at 2200 and bassment at 2300 on Saturday 30th with a up-beat iPod set. And hopefully we’ll be getting the lads down to do a live set for you all in the not too distant future.

Until then, here is my favourite track from their recently released House EP (available now for download on Bandcamp).

Orlando Makebelieve

danielfogg — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:54:39 +0000

New, original, official, inclusive not exclusive; joining us at STATE on 30th January 2010, Orland Makebelieve. This is ‘The Diary of Catherine Real‘ put together by Orlando especially for you.

Event Update (30.01.10)

danielfogg — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:10:07 +0000

The night is drawing near and the excitement is building.

We’re hearing big things from all our artists. Ikonika will be showcasing work from her up-coming album to be released on Kode9’s Hyperdub label later this year. Paul White is gonna be taking you on sonic journey only he knows the details of. And The Village Orchestra will be supported by live Jitter visualisations throughout his set. With extended sets from all the above, the main room is without a doubt going to be sick.

We’re also pleased to announce a main room live set from Orlando M. He’ll be bringing his very special sound to STATE which we know you’re gonna love.

Down in the bassment, Man Make Music’s Another Amit and Quincey Real taking you through the night. They’ll be joined by Borland representing the Manchester-connection. And we’ll also be hearing sets from the Bruk family, and the Ruffage crew. Get ready for the party!

We’re gonna be loading showcase mixes up here on the website over the coming week, so keep visiting.

Jitter bug

danielfogg — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:44:00 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that for our first ever event, The Village Orchestra will be supported on the night by live ‘Jitter’ visuals. It’s gonna be big, and looking something like this.

Better bring your spectacles.

Another Amit – Man Make Music reppin’ for STATE

danielfogg — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:45:36 +0000

Amit Gudka a.k.a Another Amit is one the three original founders of London’s Man Make Music night. Together with Noel Mas, Sketchy and a whole host of other musical heads including our own Mikey Misi and Quincey Real, they set up one of London’s freshest, most versatile and most fun club nights. They individually and collectively introduced me and many others to people like Claude von Stroke and Sebo K.

After being in hibernation since their massive throw down in collaboration with Eastern Electrics on New Years Eve, Another Amit and Quincey Real will be joining us in the basement on Saturday 30th January for some viral musical madness.

To whet your appetite, here’s a warm-up mix Amit pulled together for the ‘Kevin Saunderson – History Elevate’ Album Lunch back in May 2009. Enjoy.

Amit’s Eastern Electrics Warmup by Anotheramit on Mixcloud

Paul White? Who is Paul White?

danielfogg — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:23:29 +0000

And then there was Paul White, sounding like what would happen if you let DJ Shadow loose in the BBC Sound Archives. To label Paul ‘UK Hip Hop’ is at once both totally inaccurate and at the same time absolutely spot on. I’ve pulled together a collection of mixes, reviews and even a free download for you kids to enjoy. Expect beautiful synths, soaring strings, jammin’ beats, glitches, and 70’s television samples.

‘No, no, no, a little more humanity please.’

Below is a guest mix Paul dropped on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 1 show from 12th January ‘09. Featuring tracks from Paul’s debut album ‘The Strange Dreams of Paul White’. (Be patient and let it buffer)

Paul White Mary Anne Hobbs Mix by One-Handed Music on Mixcloud

‘Filled with a deliciously deft aural trickery, you get the impression that only someone truly in love with music could have created it…’ From a review of Paul’s first album. Hear more here.

And finally, ‘19 weird and wonderful beat constructions fresh from Paul’s South London attic studio, known as ‘The Skylight’. Woozy, psychedelic hiphop from one of the most fertile imaginations of our time.’

Ikonika Mix and Live Recording

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:53:26 +0000

You’re now ready for Ikonika. With an album due out on Hyperdub early-2010, we’re bringing Ikonika to you at the perfect time in her creative journey. Here’s a recent sample of her styles taken from the Unsound Festival in Krakow.

Ikonika @ Unsound Festival, Krakow, 24/10/09 from n0ir on Vimeo.

Also, hit the link below to download this Ikonika showcase mix from March ‘09.

Download mix

Tracklist after the break

Ikonika Mix Tracklist

The-Dream feat. Lil Jon – Let Me See the booty (Def Jam)

Kode9 VS LD – Bad (Hyperdub)

Joker – Do It (Kapsize)

Madd – Flex’d (Dubplate)

Ikonika – Loser (Hyperdub dubplate)

El B – Lyrical Tempo (Tempa)

Unknown – Unknown (White)

Darkstar – Aidy’s Girl is a Computer (Hyperdub dubplate)

2000f & JKamata – You Don’t Know What Love Is (Hyperdub)

Ikonika – Millie (Hyperdub)

LD – Traumatic Times (Hyperdub)

Mujava – Township Funk (Ikonika remix) (Warp)

Gravious – Jupiter Jazz (Dubplate)

Computer Jay – Maintain – Ikonika remix (Ramp)

Ikonika – Sahara Michael (Hyperdub dubplate)

Ikonika & Optimum – Space Rock (Dubplate)

The-Dream feat. Lil Jon – Let Me See the booty (Def Jam)

Kode9 VS LD – Bad (Hyperdub)

Joker – Do It (Kapsize)

Madd – Flex’d (Dubplate)

Ikonika – Loser (Hyperdub dubplate)

El B – Lyrical Tempo (Tempa)

Unknown – Unknown (White)

Darkstar – Aidy’s Girl is a Computer (Hyperdub dubplate)

2000f & JKamata – You Don’t Know What Love Is (Hyperdub)

Ikonika – Millie (Hyperdub)

LD – Traumatic Times (Hyperdub)

Mujava – Township Funk (Ikonika remix) (Warp)

Gravious – Jupiter Jazz (Dubplate)

Computer Jay – Maintain – Ikonika remix (Ramp)

Ikonika – Sahara Michael (Hyperdub dubplate)

Ikonika & Optimum – Space Rock (Dubplate)

The Village Orchestra – Tracks & FACT Mix

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:22:08 +0000

Little bit of The Village Orchestra’s work below.

And a personal favourite entitled ‘Dots and Hashes’. Love this beat. Is it hip-hop? Is it techno? Does it matter?

Plus awesome mix from The Village Orchestra courtesy of FACT Magazine.

Download here.

Coil – Dark Start (Eskaton)

Erstlaub – Broadcasting On Ghost Frequencies (Moving Furniture Records)

Alva Noto – Sora (Raster-Noton)

V/vm – There Was A Fish In The Percolator Side A (V/VM Test)

Esplendor Geometrico – Introspeccion (Apocalyptic Vision)

Signal – Epirex Motor (Raster-Noton)

Spatial – 81012 (Infrasonics)

the8bitch – Jeff The Dolphin (unrreleased)

Nanorhythm – Continental Breakfast (unreleased)

The Marcia Blaine School For Girls – Phantom paint Stripper (TVO edit) (unreleased)

The Other People Place – Running From Love (Warp)

Ramadanman – Revenue (Untold remix) (2nd Drop Records)

TVO – Aklo Cut With Saffron (Highpoint Lowlife)

Phuture – Can You Feel The Bass (House mix) (Hot Mix 5)

Sarantis – Nytoglycerine (Terminal Dusk)

Kalon – Haiku (sandwell District)

Jamie Principle – Baby Wants To Ride (FFRR)

Scuba – Volt (Abucs)

Hot City – No More (Infrasonics)

Adeva – Don’t Think About It (187 Lockdown dub) (Distinct’ive)

Neil Landstrumm – ?20 to Get In (Planet Mu)

Lil Wayne – A Milli (MRK1 remix) (No Label Download)

Norman Nodge – Manmade (MDR)

Martyn – Vancouver (3024)

Kenny Larkin – Catatonic (Third State – Carl Craig remix) (R&S)

Lil Louis – Jupiter (Diamond Records)

RSD – Over It (Tectonic)

Silent Servant – Violencia (Kalon mix) (Sandwell District)

Farley Jackmaster Funk – All Acid Out (Trax)

La Dusseldorf – Rheinita (Strand)

Ekkehard Ehlers – Plays John Cassavetes 2 (Staubgold)

Tracklist after the break

The Village Orchestra – FACT Mix Tracklist

Coil – Dark Start (Eskaton)

Erstlaub – Broadcasting On Ghost Frequencies (Moving Furniture Records)

Alva Noto – Sora (Raster-Noton)

V/vm – There Was A Fish In The Percolator Side A (V/VM Test)

Esplendor Geometrico – Introspeccion (Apocalyptic Vision)

Signal – Epirex Motor (Raster-Noton)

Spatial – 81012 (Infrasonics)

the8bitch – Jeff The Dolphin (unrreleased)

Nanorhythm – Continental Breakfast (unreleased)

The Marcia Blaine School For Girls – Phantom paint Stripper (TVO edit) (unreleased)

The Other People Place – Running From Love (Warp)

Ramadanman – Revenue (Untold remix) (2nd Drop Records)

TVO – Aklo Cut With Saffron (Highpoint Lowlife)

Phuture – Can You Feel The Bass (House mix) (Hot Mix 5)

Sarantis – Nytoglycerine (Terminal Dusk)

Kalon – Haiku (sandwell District)

Jamie Principle – Baby Wants To Ride (FFRR)

Scuba – Volt (Abucs)

Hot City – No More (Infrasonics)

Adeva – Don’t Think About It (187 Lockdown dub) (Distinct’ive)

Neil Landstrumm – ?20 to Get In (Planet Mu)

Lil Wayne – A Milli (MRK1 remix) (No Label Download)

Norman Nodge – Manmade (MDR)

Martyn – Vancouver (3024)

Kenny Larkin – Catatonic (Third State – Carl Craig remix) (R&S)

Lil Louis – Jupiter (Diamond Records)

RSD – Over It (Tectonic)

Silent Servant – Violencia (Kalon mix) (Sandwell District)

Farley Jackmaster Funk – All Acid Out (Trax)

La Dusseldorf – Rheinita (Strand)

Ekkehard Ehlers – Plays John Cassavetes 2 (Staubgold)

Chapter One @ Russian Bar (30.01.10)

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:07:16 +0000

Our first event looks to be a good one. We’ve taken care to select artists from across the sonic spectrum who are developing new sounds and moving in new directions. In the main room, extended sets from ALL artists.

Ikonika (Hyperdub)
2 Hour Set – Dropping tracks from her upcoming album, as well as ‘post-garage’ choice cuts.
http://www.myspace.com/ikonika

Paul White (One Handed Music)
2 Hour Set – The UK’s answer to DJ Shadow, this crate-digging fun-loving criminal brings his strange world to STATE, and we’re greatful.
http://www.myspace.com/paulmw

The Village Orchestra (Numbers / Highpoint Lowlife)
2 Hour Set – Techno and electronica veteran brings a sonic soundscape of intense quality, complemeted by a live VJ.
http://www.myspace.com/thevillageorchestra

In the basement, something differenet – The State Heads. 8+ DJs play music with one aim – to keep you keep you thinking and keep you dancing.

Also featuring a light installation from Mitso addressing Chapter One’s theme of ‘Identity’.

£7 Entry / £6 B4 11:00pm

We’re running this at The Russian Bar

267 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AS

State ur mind, open ur brain, dance ur legs off!!!

Video Flyer

danielfogg — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:32:45 +0000