Articles Tagged: Future Soul

Future Soul Presents Calculon 4.28.2012

April 27th, 2012 | By Angela

Future Soul hosts one of the best in US Drum and Bass this April! Come through as we welcome San Diego’s Calculon, head of Rubik Records. A veteran DJ/Producer, his label has released the likes of Random Movement, June Miller, and Command Strange, to name a few. We also p…lay host to one of the valley’s most skilled new talents: Sophine. Future Soul music at it’s finest!

**We feature a patio with plenty of seating and a full bar with $2 PBR’s and $5 Skyy Vodka drinks available all night**

11:30-1:00 Calculon
(Rubik Records, Good Looking, SMOG) http://www.soundcloud.com/calculon
Born and raised in California, but having lived in Europe and immersed in Drum and Bass culture for well over a decade, Calculon always knows exactly what the audience wants to hear. As label owner of Rubik Records and an internationally recognized producer, his finger is constantly on the pulse of Drum and Bass, having DJed everywhere from Hawaii to Amsterdam. With releases on labels such as Rubik, Fokuz, Human Elements, Big Riddim, Think Deep, and forthcoming tunes coming out on Good Looking, Smog, Vibration, and Influenza LTD, his productions, spanning styles from melodic rollers to dancefloor workouts, are impossible to ignore. Calculon’s tunes are supported by a host of DJs at the top of their game, including Digital, Dara, Bailey, AK1200, Crissy Crissy, A Sides, Survival, LTJ Bukem, Icicle, Loxy, Sinistarr, The Insiders, James Zabiela, Random Movement, and Stunna. Whether you hear his tunes on BBC 1xtra, Bassdrive, or in the club, you will be certain to hear what makes Calculon one of the leaders of the new school of Drum and Bass in America.

10:30-11:30 Sophine
(Jump Down Music)
Every so often a newcomer rolls onto the scene with undeniable skills beyond their years. Sophine is just one of those DJs. She rocks the crowd with an ear for all styles of Drum and Bass, blended up on all vinyl with quick mixes and sick double-drops. In a few short years, she’s managed to land bookings alongside the likes of the legendary DJ SS and Random Movement. We see a really bright future for Sophine out here, and once you hear her, you’ll know exactly why. Don’t miss out on a night of great music brought to you by veterans and talented newcomers alike!

Future Soul Residents:
9-10:30pm Estefex & dLo tag set
1:00-2am Jonboy

Red Owl
2155 East University Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 258-2733

21+
Cover: $5
9pm-2am

Future Soul 3.31.2012

March 25th, 2012 | By Angela

Future Soul — Saturday, March 31st:

Join us as we spotlight up and coming local DJ/producer S33D, pushing a futuristic yet fundamental sound all his own, backed up by veteran Phoenix jungle ambassador Dehga. This show is not to be missed!

12:15-1:15
S33D
S33D is a longtime aficionado of both live music and electronic music out here in the valley, experiences that show through in his approach to DJing and music production. His sets feature the freshest sounds in DnB, all mixed with an ear for uplifting vibes, tight mixing, and a presence that moves the crowd. Recent studio sessions have seen him called up to release Drum and Bass creations on imprints in Phoenix and beyond. Keep an eye out for S33D- big things are sure to come. Join us as we play host to another rising star of Drum and Bass in the valley!

11:15-12:15
Dehga (Sub:Conscious)
In Phoenix Drum and Bass circles, Dehga needs no introduction. A longtime resident of the Sub:Conscious crew, Dehga is one of the original selectors that helped to shape the valley’s Drum and Bass scene from as early as 1999. His infectious stage presence, slick mixing, and ability to blend old school and new school sounds with equal ease continue to make him one of the valley’s most exciting Jungle DJs and a longstanding icon of Drum and Bass in the valley at large.

Future Soul Residents:
9-10:15 Estefex
10:15-11:15 Jonboy
1:15-2am dLo

Red Owl
2155 East University Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 258-2733

21+
Cover: $5
9pm-2am

A-Sides & MC Tali Presented by Future Soul & Sub:Conscious

March 16th, 2012 | By Angela

 

  • Friday, March 16th Future Soul and Sub:Conscious Present: A Sides and MC TaliJoin us for a special collaboration of AZ DnB crews to bring you two of the biggest international heavyweights of Drum and Bass!

    A Sides:
    http://www.facebook.com/djasides
    DJ, Producer and Engineer, Jason Cambridge (aka A Sides) has been producing music since 1990 and has released well over 500 tracks to date across many of the scene’s biggest labels. With tracks released on labels such as Metalheadz, Valve, True Playaz, Bingo, Innerground, Violence, Hardleaders, Allsorts, Grid, Reinforced, Advanced, Strictly Underground, Advanced, Just Another Label, Reel 2 Reel, Liq-weed Ganja, Clear Skyz, Spearhead, Human Elements, and Hospital to name but a few, A Sides has a discography of truly epic proportions. Over the course of his extensive DJ career A Sides has never limited himself to a single style and has proved to be a highly capable selector across multiple genres spanning from the most upfront Drum & Bass to Old School, Funk, Hip Hop and Soul to name a few. He has a reputation for sets that are tight and technical as well diverse. His career as a DJ has taken him worldwide, Playing in over 200 cities in over 40 different countries and every continent the world has to offer he is truly a Worldwide ambassador for Drum & Bass.

    MC Tali:
    http://www.facebook.com/mctali
    Tali is accredited with being the most successful female MC of all time in Drum N Bass. With three DnB Awards, a solo album, numerous singles and guest vocals under her belt, Tali has MC’d all around the world with many of the scenes heavyweights. Renowned for her unique ability to sing and freestyle, Tali’s reputation has grown due to her versatility, soaring voice and the positive connection she makes with the crowd. While Tali is able to hold her own next to any MC in the scene and rock the mic over any kind of Drum N Bass, Tali mostly prefers her deep liquid rollers, citing Calibre, S.P.Y. Marcus Intalex, Lenzman and Commix as some of her more personal favourite DJ’s to MC to!

    Local support from:
    Sub D
    Sebastian
    Estefex

    Where is it:
    Red Owl
    2155 East University Drive
    Tempe, Arizona 85281
    (480) 258-2733

    21+
    Cover: $10
    9pm-2am

    http://www.facebook.com/SubConsciousDNB
    http://www.facebook.com/FutureSoulDNB

FUTURE SOUL OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY

January 31st, 2012 | By Angela

** Saturday, February 25th 2012 ***

Welcome AZ! We’re pleased to announce the launch of one of the valley’s first weekend monthly Drum and Bass events in a long time! On Saturday, February 25th, get ready for FUTURE SOUL — Our goal is simple: To bring you the very best in DnB with a nod to soulful, feel-good vibes, presented by the best in local, national, and international talent, at a great venue with cheap drinks and a great weekend vibe! Don’t know about DnB? Have friends that don’t? No problem- ALL are welcome, so feel free to invite all your friends. This is a 21+ night, and is intended to cater to a variety of tastes, with emphasis on the smoother sounds of the genre to bring a vibe that everyone can enjoy. Join us at our official launch party Feb 25th featuring:

Non Compliance
12-1am
(Lifestyle Recordings, Jump Down Music)
Non-Compliance is a throwback and a look to the future of DJ culture all at the same time. In recent years, he’s established himself as one of AZ’s best Drum and Bass DJs through sheer skill on the decks and wicked selection, rocking crowds alongside the likes of Dj Hype, Crissy Criss, Unknown Error, 16-Bit, and Gridlok at big nights from Arizona’s UK Thursdays to San Diego’s Organized Grime. He stands out as one of the youngest DJs in AZ still throwing down all-vinyl sets. Don’t let his youth fool you, though. Over the past few years, Non-Compliance has seen his focus grow into producing music of his own, and has already been involved in creating forward-thinking releases that have appeared on upstart labels Lifestyle Recordings and Free Love Digi. Join us as we launch the night with one of AZ’s premier up and coming talents.

Iron Giant
1-2am
A true connoisseur of the soulful side of DnB, Iron Giant crafts his sets with smooth mixing skills and eclectic taste spanning a library of quality tunes, new and old. Be on the lookout for this talented young DJ at a venue near you with crowd-rocking selection and soulful sensibilities.

9pm-12 Future Soul Residents dLo, Estefex, and Jonboy
All three residents bring quality mixing and deep crates to keep you vibing all night.

This is a 21+ Event
Cover: $5 all night

Location:
Red Owl
2155 East University Drive #112
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 258-2733
(University and the 101)

Drink specials TBA
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