Jon1st is what some might refer to as a “DJ’s DJ.” He exists in that oh-so-rare middle ground between technical proficiency, phenomenal taste, musicality, subtlety, and flow that eludes so many DJ’s who fall into the “turntablist” category. His appreciation for unique sounds and equally unique approaches to performing and sharing those sounds creates the…
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BnC Mix 035: Barisone
Read moreMeet Barisone: a true tastemaker whose sets are almost as beloved as the man behind the music; and for good reason. Between his curation of the Wake the Town party series based in Portland, OR alongside local dons PRSN and Danny Corn, his status as a household name in the underground electronic music community up…
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[PREMIERE] Sigrah – HAL
Read moreFor today’s Booms and Claps Premiere, we’re proud to present an ethereal jungley roller entitled “HAL”, the latest single from Sigrah’s “Fission Vision” EP. The full release will be available next Friday, 11/9/2018, on Bandcamp and at sigrahmusic.com, where you can also purchase the limited edition merchandise run for the EP. Be sure to peep…
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BnC Mix 034: Hypho
Read moreWhile the worlds of techno and dubstep have traditionally existed on separate planes without much opportunity for overlap, the past several years have seen those universes collide and spawn a landscape of deep 130 bpm beats that draw from the analog, raw sounds of techno, the driving rhythmic structures of breaks and 4 on the…
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BnC Mix 033: OAKK
Read moreBooms and Claps Mix 033 comes to us from one of Calgary, AB’s finest exports: the ever-consistent, diverse, and tasteful OAKK. We’re big fans of Western Canada’s bass music output, and OAKK is a delicious and integral slice of that Canadian crop. His sound tells a tale of refined beauty, unpredictability and spontaneity, and pure…
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BnC Mix 032: Folding City
Read moreWe’re excited to introduce you to Folding City, a duo comprised of Self Evident of Vancouver, BC, and Blind Prophet out of New York (soon to be Portland, Oregon!). These guys have crafted a unique sound journey throughout many genres and vibes, and that’s just how we like it. From left field 130 sounds, to…
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BnC Mix 031: Sigrah
Read moreToday’s Booms and Claps guest mix is brought to us by one of our favorite up and coming producers in the high-tempo hybrid bass music world: PDX’s Sigrah. His unique and diverse approach to 160/170 bpm is refreshing in a time when Ivy Lab knock-offs are a dime a dozen and the “halftime” label is…
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[PREMIERE] DJ Madd – Pak Up Ya Dub
Read moreWe’re proud to present the latest single from the “Worst Behavior Vol. 1” compilation, the debut compilation release from Anna Morgan & Bell Curve’s new “Worst Behavior” record label/event series. These two have been making huge waves in NYC’s soundsystem culture scene, and we were especially impressed when we caught Anna’s set at Outlook Festival…
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BnC Mix 030: DJ Madd
Read moreThe latest installment in the BnC Mix Series is brought to us by a producer and DJ that needs little introduction: the one and only DJ Madd. The Hungarian-born badman is as diverse in his productions and selections as he has been in home bases; his catalog has touched on dubstep, dancehall, jungle, footwork, drum…
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The Dark, Beautiful, Bass Driven Culture That is Emissions Festival
Read moreI’m definitely not short on words when it comes to Camp Questionmark’s Emissions West Coast Bass Culture Festival. If I had to describe it in one word: surreal. The short walk from the camping area to the Beach Stage really nails home how unique this experience is. As you emerge from a canopied and forested…