02/17/2024
Grand Rapids, Mi
10pm-5am
Unity
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PARADOX – Live PA (UK) – METALHEADZ-OVER/SHADOW
The musical career of Dev Pandya dates back to 1990 when Mixrace was formed with partner DJ Trax. From their first releases on leading hardcore label Moving Shadow, the pair went on to set up and record for their own labels before Dev’s two alter-ego guises emerged in 1996.
Exploding across the scene with a string of 12″ releases on Renegade Hardware, Total Science’s CIA, Certificate 18, and Reinforced Records, Alaska/Paradox soon became a name synonymous with abstract atmospherics and intricate breaks. His Alaska alias appeared at the same time yet focused on more ambient productions, releasing on labels such as Good Looking, Renegade Recordings, Vibez, Blame’s 720 Degrees, and Tayla’s Nexus label. Pioneering a style that channels the 70’s funk of breakbeats, Paradox has always focused on the raw elements of drum and bass within his music. Appealing to an audience beyond the confines of a club environment, his production credits include work for ESPN, Konami Arcade platforms and Sony Playstation games in the USA and Japan. Often choosing to position himself as an outsider, Paradox’s success has never been limited to that of the UK-orientated drum and bass scene. He has collaborated with some of greatest contemporary musicians the world has to offer, including Herbie Hancock, Shobha Gurtu, Toshinori Kondo and Bernie Worrell.
2011 saw Dev release the Ramifications LP (astonishingly Dev’s 9th vinyl studio album to date) and the follow up to 2002’s Reinforced Records What They Don’t Know LP. Like all Paradox albums the packaging was stunning, featuring triple-marble vinyl plus a solid-black disk for music lovers and record collectors looking for something extra special.
As a bonus, the solid-black disk version included extra tracks and more from the infamous Sample Me series – specially edited breakbeat samples for aspiring producers to loop and splice – and shows Paradox’s commitment to the grass roots of the scene, giving something back to the fans and those he’s inspired. When he’s not in the studio, Paradox is inevitably on tour and continues to entertain crowds with his live shows truly worldwide. Armed only with his trusty Amiga, synths and a mic, he performs a truly live PA, reconstructing tracks from his back catalogue and editing beats on the fly. He has performed over 200 live PAs covering Australia, USA, Asia, Europe and beyond, and continues to venture into unchartered territory to represent his sound. Into 2013 and Dev Paradox is releasing 12”s at a fast rate. Singles on Arctic, Paradox and Samurai Red Seal have all surfaced and the 150th landmark 12” is on the horizon. Work has also begun on the 10th studio artist album confirming Paradox as the most consistent drum programmer over the last 23 years.
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Jen Symmetry – Jungle/DnB – Minneapolis – Mexhanix/Proper
Jen Symmetry has loved and played bass-driven music for well over a decade. Her high-energy, precise performances have earned her prime timeslots around the US alongside some of the world’s biggest artists. As a producer, Jen’s versatile music from melodic jungle to funky breaks has been released on Phreak Recordings, Forefront Recordings, Global DNB Collective, and others, with more releases slated for 2024.
With the versatility to throw down three deck drum and bass, jungle, and halftime sets, or weave multi-dimensional, genre-defying bass-filled beats together, whatever vibe she creates will captivate and keep the crowd moving.
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SCREWFACE – Florida – DnB /Jungle/Turntablism – Jungle Bastard/Tao Of Amen
Zebo – Jungle/DnB – Proper Chicago
Nico Blue – GR – DnB – Dark Heart Republic /San Escobar
SYLOCK – Dv8/Tao Of Amen – Gr – DNB/JUNGLE
Silence b2b Rippl – Jungle – Dv8 /Tao Of Amen/ Moonlit Audio
Sound & Visuals
Moonlit Audio
Live Performance Art
Anabella Divine
Amnestie
Live Painting & Vendors
Angelea Torralva
D’Luna – As an Artist Ive been fascinated by the intersection of the natural world and futuristic concepts. My work explores this dynamic through a diverse range of mediums. Lately, I’ve been captivated by the interplay between natural light and black light, weaving elements of both into my creations to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. Through art, I seek to transport viewers to realms where the familiar merges with the fantastical.
Furburn Franks
Furburn Franks, a luminary in the realm of visual arts, wields watercolor and gouache as his magical wands, conjuring realms of ethereal beauty on the canvas. Born amidst the kaleidoscopic hues of a burgeoning imagination, his journey as an artist transcends the ordinary, weaving narratives of wonder and enchantment. With each stroke of his brush, Franks breathes life into his creations, infusing them with a palpable energy that captivates and transports viewers to realms unknown.
With an upbringing steeped in the vibrancy of diverse cultures and landscapes, Furburn draws inspiration from the tapestry of life itself, blending the surreal with the tangible in a symphony of colors and shapes. His artistry transcends the confines of convention, daring to explore the boundaries of perception and possibility. From sprawling cityscapes to whimsical dreamscapes, Franks’ oeuvre invites audiences on a voyage of discovery, where imagination reigns supreme and every stroke tells a story. In the kaleidoscope of Furburn Franks’ artistic journey, beauty knows no bounds, and the canvas becomes a portal to a world where the extraordinary becomes the norm
Amnestie
Charlie Sanders – Glass Art
Tiger Lily Designz
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