PERTHQUAKE

What: Democracy presents. Gui Boratto

Where: Geisha

When: 21 February 2010

Cost/Ticket details: Tickets on sale from Jan 25 at moshtix and all moshtix outlets.

Brazil’s biggest electronic musical export drops into Perth for round two of Democracy Live @ Geisha

Anyone who attended the Democracy 2nd Birthday at Geisha last year will know that they witnessed a set by Audion that was something special, Democracy now seek to recreate that when they present a special live set from Gui Boratto.

Gui Boratto

After sending a two track demo to Kompakt in 2005, Gui shot to prominence with the release of 12 inch ‘Arquipélago’ on K2, catalyzing a number of well received singles on labels such as Audiomatique, Plastic City and Kompakt’s Pop imprint.
Infusing a much needed dose of colour amidst the monochrome minimal landscape, his 2007 debut album ‘Chromophobia’ drew unanimous critical praise and sparked an avalanche of distinct productions and remixes.

With a style characterized by a combination of blissful pop sensibilities and complex dance floor arrangements, Gui soon developed a distinct aesthetic profile, aided by the live arrangement of his favorite tracks on the ‘Addicted’ compilation released on Platipus in 2007

As Brazil’s premiere techno export, Gui has developed a reputation for his relentless touring schedule, and has graced the stage of the most prominent clubs and festivals in the electronic music sphere both as solo performer and alongside Kompakt head Michael Mayer.

With the sophisticated sophomore album ‘Take My Breath Away’ dropping in early 2009 to huge critical acclaim, Gui shows no sign of slowing the momentum that has powered his ascent to the pinnacle of the electronic music community.

Chances to see artists of this calibre do not come often at venues as intimate as Geisha Bar, so don’t miss out.

Make Sure To Keep Checking Back For Perthquake’s Upcoming Interview With Gui Borratto Himself !

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Massiv Trav

What: Let's Make Shadows

Where: Norfolk Basement 47 South Terrace, Fremantle

When: 5 February 2010

Cost/Ticket details: $5 on the door

Downstairs at the Norfolk this Friday (the 5th of February) waits a world of white sheets and lights. This may seem strange and uninteresting but one important thing is missing.

What we need is your sexy silhouettes to fill these empty canvasses for an evening. In exchange for you shadows you will receive fun times of drinking, frivolity and Funkay music provided by a cast of superb DJ’s from this fair city.

Ben Edit

Mickey Juice (The Bump)

Boy Crazy Stacy (Sexy)

Bastion’s Happy Flight aka FKNMIDAS aka Yours truly (Glitter Womb)

Come down, spin around and get silly sally at this truly interactive night.

What: Massive Attack

Where: Kings Park

When: 12 March 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 100-110+bf, ticketmaster

Massive Attack, the UK’s ‘trip-hop’ pioneers, bring their haunting and hypnotic fusion of hazy beats, dub, hauntingly soulful melodies and choice samples to Australia this March. Founding members Robert Del Naja (3D) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) will be joined on tour by vocalists Horace Andy, Deborah Miller, Martina Topley-Bird, and band members Damon Reece (drums), Angelo Bruschini (guitar), John Baggott (keyboards), Winston Blissett (bass) and Julien Brown (drums).

On February 5, Massive Attack will release their 5th studio album, their first since 2003’s 100th Window. Heligoland (EMI) features guests Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Tunde Adebimpe of TV On The Radio, Elbow’s Guy Garvey, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and long time associate, ragga-reggae veteran Horace Andy. For the first time in this region, all patrons purchasing tickets for Massive Attack’s Australian and New Zealand dates will have the option of including a copy of their much anticipated new album Heligoland at no extra cost. Ticket buyers will have a choice between receiving a digital download of the album with bonus tracks, or a physical Tour Edition that will feature an exclusive cover.

Tickets for Massive Attack’s tour dates will be on pre-sale for a two week period commencing Friday January 22 and those who purchase tickets before Thursday February 4 will be the first in the world to receive Heligoland. Head to www.massiveattack.com.au to access this exclusive offer.

Massive Attack formed out of Bristol’s legendary DJ collective The Wild Bunch in 1988, releasing their debut single Daydreaming two years later, with Shara Nelson and Tricky on vocals. The soaring Unfinished Sympathy with its iconic one-take video followed, as did Safe From Harm, again featuring Nelson, all lifted from their enduring classic and critically acclaimed debut album, Blue Lines. The chilled out Protection followed in ‘94, with singles Karmacoma, Sly and the title track featuring Everything But The Girl’s Tracey Thorn, the album winning Massive Attack the Brit Award for Best Dance Act. The group’s darker third album Mezzanine, featuring Teardrop – vocals by Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins) – and Inertia Creeps, won the Q Award for Best Album and a nomination for Mercury Music Prize.

In 2008 Massive Attack were awarded the Q Award for Innovation and last year were honoured with the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Supporting Massive Attack on tour, as well as appearing on stage with them, is Martina Topley-Bird. Martina came to the fore providing the feminine touch on Tricky’s landmark album Maxinquaye, plus three follow-up albums, her eerie soft vocals contrasting with Tricky’s menacing mutterings. In 2003 Martina released her Mercury Music Prize nominated, solo debut album Quixotic, with guest appearances from David Holmes, Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan, Mojo describing it “a sensual and endlessly inventive record.” The Blue God is Martina’s latest album release. She also features on lead vocals on two new Massive Attack tracks, Babel and Psyche.

What: Kissy Sell Out, Hijack, Solo

Where: Villa

When: 1 April 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 30+bf, boomtick, inthemix, moshtix

A whole year since Perth’s newest5 venue opened its doors and we’re celebrating with the return of one of Boomtick’s favourite nights, Tonight Only!. Episode 8 features Kissy Sell Out, HiJack and Solo.

Kissy Sell Out is your post-modern squeeze. Under the wing of Simian Mobile Disco, Headman, DJ Touché and the Loose Cannons; Kissy is our kinda guy. Take a few childhood memories of chasing the opposite sex at the local roller skating rink, mix it with a healthy Nirvana and Felix Da Housecat obsession and you’ve got one sweet sound. Melodically complex. 128 BPM. Youth. The ‘In DJs We Trust’ radio show host took over a year to give birth to his debut album, Youth. Intensely personal with tracks about his family, first kiss and drinking shenanigans, you can expect he’ll wear his heart on his sleeve while standing behind the decks at Villa. Mixmag called Kissy Sell Out, “One of the most exciting, charismatic and entertaining DJs of the decade”. No doubt.

And if you’re looking to bounce on funk-fuelled grooves with chunky beats and quirky hooks, HiJack’s your answer. An established name in the UK’s underground house scene, his sound fuses jacking house and techno, with samples from all musical eras and genres. Innovation – Tick. Vision – Tick. Award-Winning – Tick. Quality – Tick. Deliverance – Tick. Good Times – Tick. Boomtick. It’s James Brown meets N.E.R.D. – nice, huh? His debut EP was signed to the respected UK label On The Brink Recordings, delivering him immediate props. Two more original EPs have followed before the hugely successful ‘Jackpot EP’ (released on US label Potty Mouth Music). HiJack’s sets are full of unreleased surprises which will shanghai your senses – a perfect accomplice to a night of smooth criminals.

Rounding out this tremendous trio is Italian DJ stallion, Solo. Stefano Ritteri (a.k.a Solo) grew up in studios, rehearsal rooms and gigs since the age of 14, playing drums and guitar in bands and experimenting with turntables and FX at school concerts. He held residencies at the coolest clubs in Italy before moving his studio to London and started working behind the scenes, co-producing and mixing for Mowgli for Elite Forces’s label Used&Abused. Their version of ‘No turning back’ became a massive underground hit. After this other releases soon followed, including remixes for Xpress2 and Cornershop, as well his first EP, amusingly named ‘We are the Midgets’, a sign of his new sound (playfully referred to as ‘midget house’ = crazy samples, mad use of percussion and chopped melodies, vocals and synth lines.) Solo is now in high demand for remixes and collaborations with upcoming releases on labels including Defected, Ninja Tune, Mute, Exploited records and many more.

What: 16 Bit, Rekab, Dr Space, Jam Buck

Where: Shape

When: 19 February 2009

Cost/Ticket details: 20 (presale shape) 25 door sales

Consisting of KIDNAPPA and DRT, the relatively new 16 BIT collaboration has been firing up the Dubstep world with their seriously intense live shows and tight productions. Also know as BROKEN NOTE (http://www.myspace.com/brokennoteuk) their sound ranges from slower tempo dubstep, grinding disturbingly brutal drum and bass into heaving tear out Dubstep. They have been busy showcasing their talent over the past 3 years touring Europe, Japan, Scandinavia and the US.

With their massive debut EP ‘In The Death Car’ featuring the now infamous “chainsaw track,” 16bit have rapidly shot into the limelight. With tracks getting spun by some of the scene’s biggest names – DJ Chef, Rusko & Mala, plus their remix work for Kissy Sell Out, Skism, Propa Tings and Torqux they are only just beginning! They have had releases on Boka Records, Destpub, Urban Essentials, Sequence, their own label Dub & Run and on the legendary Southside Dubstars.

16 Bit (Myspace)

What: Bag Raiders, Beni, Maxwell, Mel B, Zelimir

Where: Metros (Freo)

When: 1 April 2010

Cost/Ticket details: tba

Easter Thursday is looking like a monster with two staples of Australian dance music taking control of the decks. Bag Raiders and Beni of Riot in Belgium fame hit the big house for our annual Easter Party. Bag Raiders have been killing it of late with there massive cross over track Shooting Stars still rocking dance floors at all the major festivals and while doing a slew of remixes for Kid Sister, Headman, the Midnight Juggernauts and K.I.M. (featured in the infamous Grand Theft Auto IV video game), Muscles, ZZZ, the Lost Valentinos and more. Most recently their re-working of Cut Copy’s “Far Away. 

Beni has been smashing clubs around the country and remixing artists like Tiga, Digitalism and Fischerspooner. He’s signed to the uber cool Kitsune label and has been given the title of being Australias first dance floor Knight.

What: St Jerome's Laneway Festival

Where: Northbridge Cultural Centre

When: 6 February 2010

Cost/Ticket details: 109.90+Bf, laneway site

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to post this! I’m very behind, maybe because it doesn’t have an electronic music focus. It’s been in Perth a few times before and all I’ve heard has been great things. Although I don’t have an official press release, I can tell you the focus is genuinely on alternative music, and artists who are pushing boundaries in their fields, who are still able to be crowd pleasers, like The XX, Mumford and Sons, N.A.S.A., Florence and The Machine, Radioclit and The Middle East. If you want the full lineup it’s after the jump.

Laneway Perth (Website)