Bass » Passion of the Weiss

Apr
09

Son Raw: XXXY – I know this can’t be Love.

Son Raw is in love with a Goth girl. In which XXXY synthesizes both the zeitgeist of Bass music’s thousand plateaus and the history of his home town. After all, is there anything more Mancunian than spontaneously igniting a bouquet of decaying flowers to a sadly emotive yet somehow still euphoric House track called “I… Continue reading »

Mar
16

Son Raw: An interview with DVA

DVA: Where I Belong (Hyperdub 2012) from Hyperdub on Vimeo. DVA has seen it all: from the Jungle/D&B era to the rise and fall of Garage to Grime and Dubstep’s worldwide takeover, the London producer, engineer, DJ and radio-host has been present whether in the spotlight or shadows. In this exclusive interview Son Raw and… Continue reading »

Mar
13

Son Raw Live @ Low End Theory (Mix)

Son Raw still can’t believe he actually did this. Low End Theory is certainly the most unique show I’ve ever played. Coming from a Montreal rave scene that values dancing, partying and a certain sense of wild abandon, playing in front of a head nodding future Hip-Hop crowd was interesting to say the least. Going… Continue reading »

Mar
11

Son Raw: The Wyld Stallyns most excellent adventure

Son Raw is there for you with some Sunday afternoon listening. Because I’m a sucker for Bill & Ted references (see our sidebar) and funky party beats. Also because the Wyld Stallyns are liable to pour tequila down your girl’s throat, take her home, never call her again and say questionable things about her mother.… Continue reading »

Feb
22

Son Raw: Lone – Crystal Caverns

Son Raw didn’t know it was cool to use the word crystal in regards to music again. This is retromania I can ride by although I can’t really give you a valid reason why beyond the rather subjective fact that it kicks ass. Updating the classic early 90s rave profile without indulging in cheese or… Continue reading »

Jan
30

Son Raw: Guido – Fact 314 Mix

Son Raw is sick. Bring him some soup, damn it. Guido’s 2011 was so quiet that we almost forgot about him after a brilliant debut album. Anidea is still a startling listen, the kind of auteurist release that still stands strong after the fall of its micro-scene and one that undoubtedly justifies Guido’s forthcoming attempt… Continue reading »

Jan
23

Guido: Free Downloads Giveaway

Guido continues to throw his hoodie in the arena for the award of best songwriter in bass music. That’s a rarely used word for instrumental tunes, but what makes Guy Middleton unique is how carefully he’s attuned to melody, odd filigrees of sound, and bizarre instrumentation. He coaxes sounds out of synths like a great… Continue reading »

Nov
03

Sach O: Greensleeves’ Dubstep Vol. 1

Sach O has been charged with disturbing the peace. Say what you want about the current state of Dubstep but the genre and its variants have certainly captured the public imagination and caused a whole lot of bandwagon jumping by artists who otherwise would have no interest in the stuff. From Korn employing an army… Continue reading »

Oct
05

Son Raw – J’Aime Le Dubstep 138

Sach O is strapped like a squirrel with a gat. Once again it’s on. The fine folks at J’Aime Le Dubstep have seen fit to release my newest studio mix (my first one in a minute actually) and it’s a scorcher if I do say so myself. Going by vibe rather by genre, I went… Continue reading »

Oct
04

Sach O: Happy Twitter milestone, Mosca!

Sach O seen ya standin’ on the corner over there and he knows you ain’t down with his team. Twitter milestones are the new Billboard certifications, at least in the sub-celebrity realm of Bass music. Having just reached the big 5-triple-0, Night Slugs affiliate Mosca has gone out and dropped a couple of free joints… Continue reading »