JED BLACK
Jed Black (also known as Electrokid) has been a beat freak since the 80’s. When hip hop broke into the mainstream he was there. Those mechanical, chopped-up robot breaks followed him into the 90’s as they pumped through his deafeningly loud car stereo systems. Bass music has always been his king.
In 1998 Electrokid started djing after hearing breakbeat music at local parties in Portland, Oregon. He originally formulated a style that leaned toward German and Florida electro breaks, but across a span of 15 years he has collected over 6000 drum & bass, 2step, house, and mid and uptempo breakbeats tracks both on vinyl and in digital format. Along with an evolution of style, his mixing format has changed with available technology. He has learned to mix music using vinyl records with conventional Technics 1200s, digital vinyl systems, and fully digital midi controlled devices.
Sans official musical training, his djing has led him to play hundreds of parties ranging from outdoor music festivals to dirty warehouses deep in the city. From 2001-2004 he was a resident at Virus! Breaks; Portland's longest-running breakbeat weekly. He has also played various radio shows in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon as well as operating a weekly internet broadcast on SoBroken.com. In the year 2025, it is predicted he will be asked to play a mega rave on the International Space Station. Aliens like it funky.
Outside of djing, Electrokid has been a part of the local music scene in other ways. He has produced raves, club nights, ran sound systems, and currently owns and operates Nitroprint.com, which was founded with the intention of helping out promoters with their flyering needs. In 2011, he formed the broken beat collective Basscult to produce parties and promote break beat music in its many forms.
http://www.electrokid.com/...
Gnosis Residents:
BELIEVE
Believe has been playing deep and inspired DnB for nearly two decades. In addition to his reputation for dropping choice cuts and soulful rollers, he is recognized for his formidable emcee skills. He has also been a part of nights and crews such as Proper Movement, Kitchen Productions, and now Gnosis DnB, and has played at various events and parties from Alaska to Oakland, and beyond.
https://soundcloud.com/believemc
SONANT
Josh D. (Sonant) has been working for DnB in Portland for quite some time, as part of Crush DnB, Proper Movement, Kitchen Productions, Rose City Underground, and now Gnosis DnB. He is known for his precise mixing, and intelligent, future-leaning and liquid-inspired tunes that get things moving.
https://soundcloud.com/.../josh-d-and-believe-summer-2017...
PARALLEL
Parallel is not only a veteran DJ, but an incredibly talented, gifted and seasoned producer, and Gnosis resident. His creative and deep tracks appear on many reputable labels including Alphacut and Subtle Audio, to name just a few. Behind the decks he is guaranteed to bring his fresh and singular take on dnb to the dancefloor, as he drops the original business for the heads that know.
https://soundcloud.com/subductionaudio/parallel-fall-2017-guest-mix?in=subductionaudio/sets/special-guests
LAZURYTE
A versatile DJ, producer, and long time Anchorage Alaska favorite. He's played a variety of AK festivals, club nights and radio shows, such as Spectrum, and Beat Roots Alaska. He's been holding it down. And bringing the fire for quite a few local shows at the moment too.
https://soundcloud.com/lazuryte?utm_source=clipboard...
THE SHAMAN
Originally trained in the esoteric arts while living on an iceberg in Alaska. He fought his way past many a Warlock and Witch. To bring order to the universe, and magic back to the world. He waves his hand and the mix drops. Smoke appears and he vanishes leaving only a haunting melody in his wake. Prepare to see primal forces at work as the dancefloor turns into a summoning circle.
https://on.soundcloud.com/ZsUxZ
HOLMES
Born in the Portland Oregon metro, Matt knew music was going to be an important part of his life at an early age. Growing up in a family of singers he was surrounded by musical influences from the day he was born. In his teenage years he discovered bands like Metallica, Nirvana, System of a Down, Rage against the Machine and Tool which shaped his later musical tastes and theories. In the early 2000's he would be introduced to drum and bass and the rest is history. His musical tastes remain broad and eclectic whether inside or outside the dance music space. Known for his melodic and haunting liquid drum and bass, he occasionally ventures into banging melodic breakbeats and big bassy house. Despite spending much of his early life in Portland Oregon he came up DJ’ing in the Houston Texas rave scene. Many of the early 2000’s trance and drum and bass luminaries of the South East Texas party scene shaped the drum and bass sound he brings today. Now back in the Pacific Northwest to raise a family, he offers an experienced and keen ear to get a crowd dancing and singing with smooth, melodic mixes.
https://soundcloud.com/pdxholmes/sublime-synthesis
CODE:BASS
Marcus Funkhouser), is a dynamic force in the local electronic music scene, hailing from the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon. With an eclectic musical background, Marcus has carved out a unique space for himself in Portland's underground music scene.
His passion for music transcends the boundaries of mere performance. As code:bass, Marcus delves deep into the rhythmic complexities and rich textures of drum and bass, offering his audience an immersive auditory experience. His sets are more than just music; they are intricate narratives crafted through sound, designed to engage and transport his listeners to a state of euphoria.
Drawing inspiration from the lush landscapes of his hometown, code:bass's music is a reflection of innovation, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of rhythm. Whether he's on stage or in the studio, his dedication to his craft is unmistakable, as he continuously explores the vast possibilities of electronic music.
Through his performances, code:bass invites you into a world where the lines between technology and music blur, creating a unique fusion that resonates with the soul. Join him on this journey, where every beat is a code, and every bassline tells a story.
BLACKVVOOL
Some words from Blackvvool himself
" I've been DJing since November 2020. Drum N Bass is my favorite genre I choose to spin since it's been a huge part of my life since the early 2000's. A few of my early influences are Twisted Individual, Calibre, John B and Randall. I tend to lean towards deep rollers when I spin, but anything that evokes emotion and visual stories in my head make it to the decks. I enjoy to spin DNB for others so they can have their own unique experience through my blends"
https://on.soundcloud.com/sfb24DfrYxovUHMV6
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