Ed Rush - 3/25/09 @ FUZZ!

LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad Pics / Write Up

JTS



Sean Kirby



LTJ Bukem






MC Conrad






Crowd Shot


What a fucking night this one was! Only on the biggest Fuzz! event of the year, does the night start with a power outage. The only block in the city of Pittsburgh with no power had to be the one where our venue resides. Thankfully Duquesne Light got shit back on by 11pm, and the festivities began as scheduled. The Fuzz crew really outdid themselves this time around, by securing the most ridiculous soundsystem that I've had the pleasure to listen to. This setup was fucking mean! Bottles in the cooler were shaking, old school aluminum cigarette ads were rattling, and bass vibrations could be felt from front to back. Kicking off the night were Fuzz residents JTS and Sean Kirby, warming things up with a nice selection of liquid funk and dubwise rollers, providing the perfect setup for the man of the evening, LTJ Bukem and parter MC Conrad. Its a rare occasion to check an act this renowned in the intimate, 100 capacity venue, that is our beloved BBT, so heads were definitely out in full, and the Progession Sessions surely pleased all in attendance. Playing a smooth selection of slick rollers, LTJ kept it moving with soulful tunes that still remained focused on the dancefloor, it was good to see LTJ playing all dubplates and vinyl, as most DJs of his stature have left that behind. Conrad kept the crowd hyped and at moments had lighters in the air, and calling for the tasteful rewind every now and then. All in all, the night was banger and was nearly pulled off without a hitch. Big ups to the Fuzz crew for stepping up and getting this done.

LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad - FUZZ 10/8/08

This is absoulutely massive. Pre-sale tickets for this show are available for $15 by sending payment via paypal to absolutpaypal@yahoo.com or by purchasing a presale ticket from a FUZZ resident. Capacity at the BBT is extremely limited, so don't surprised if there's no entry at the door. Stop slackin' and grab a pre-sale to what is sure to be one of the largest FUZZ! events of the year.

C4C vs Random Movement

This event has already past, I'm just throwing it up for archival reasons.

Take loooong shits.....

After a full year hiatus. Strengthdnb will be back in action shortly. As I get back in the groove of things, I'll post at least once a week, with increasing frequency as time progresses. Looking back on the work I've done this blog has a lot potential, so excuse me while I wipe, flush, and get back to business. Ya heard!

Chilly O x Atmos NYC

Chilly O definitely "Makes Things Happen," and now can be found in Harlem NYC's top boutique Atmos NYC. Click the link to visit the Atmos blog, read the write up, and show some love with a comment.

MSTRKRFT vs DIESELBOY

This has positively been one of the hottest weeks for electronic music in Pittsburgh for some time. First, on Halloween night, Canadian electro outfit MSTRKRFT, came through Carnegie Mellon University to rock it out for the holiday. The sound system at CMU was absolutely ridiculous, the bass was hitting so hard it felt like the vibrations were about to lift you off the floor. The floor was literally shaking from all that were in attendance and the effect was almost like a trampoline at times. Many were looking forward to the show, and MSTRKRFT definitely came correct, surely living up to hype that surrounds the duo.






The following night, western PA native, current NYC resident, Dieselboy, came through the new monthly Tokyo, to showcase his world renowned mixing talent. Dieselboy has always been an impressive DJ to catch live, his mixing skills and programming have always been top notch, and last night was no exception. The only drawback to the evening was a sound system that was probably only running at 50%. Unlike the MSTRKRFT show there was no bass to be felt, unless you stood inches from the speakers. Its truly disappointing to hear a Drum n' Bass set with hardly any bass, but that aside the night was definitely a banger. Props to the Tokyo crew for putting on a quality monthly event that Pittsburgh desperately needs.

Cause 4 Concern - October Studio Mix

After spending nearly two years in hiatus, the Cause 4 Concern collective are back with a banging 29 track studio mix, promoting the long awaited LP project "Pandemic." This is very exciting news, as the last Cause 4 Concern release was 2005's "Dubfunk / Uncomfortable," released on their own C4C imprint. Stu handles the mixing duties on this one, tearing through a ridiculous tracklist featuring many of the hottest producers in the game. Just check the list.

Download here.

Tracklist:
1.C4C-Control Freak
2.Optiv-Inertia
3.skitty-10 steps Gridlok Rmx)
4.Break & Silent Witness-KickBack
5.c4c-Motion Sikness
>>.Optical & Trace-Mercury Switch.<<
6.Nocturnal & Vc-Shanktown Rmx
7.C4C-DreamKiller
8.Stakka,Skynet & Friction-Altitude(Break Rmx)
9.Noisia & The Upbeats- ???
10.Teebee & Caylx Feat Verse-Dual Processed
11.Break-Run Off
>>.Jonny L -See Red.<<
12.C4C-Never Acid Again
13.Phace & Bulletproof-Hyperspeed
14.C4C-DropOut
15.Fierce,Break,D-Bridge & Nico-Galleon
16.Optiv-Brainworm
17.Nosia-Cannonball
18.Break-Dawn
19.Fresh-Chainsaw
20.Spor-Knock u Down VIP
>>.C4C-nIGHTmOVES.<<
>>.sKUNKROCK-My Personal Blackmail(Konflict RMX).<<
21.Teebee & Calyx-The Quest (Break Rmx)
22.C4C-Pandemic
23.C4C-Untitled
24.Phobia-Just a nod (VC RMX)
25.C4C-Untitled
26.Audio-Preminition
>>.Konflict-The Beckoning.<<
27.C4C-Droids
>>.C4C-Untitled.<<
28.EdRush & Optical-The Turnover
29.StuC4C-Oblivious

Freak Recordings MP3 Shop, Now Open!

In a huge announcement, the Freak Recordings camp have just opened up their own MP3 webshop. This is the only place you'll be able to get Freak releases in 320kbps, so definitely keep that page marked. With forthcoming releases including Audio's massive "To The Edge Of Reason" LP, this shop provides a great alternative to those who aren't so willing to shell out the bucks for the vinyl, or wait for infrequent CD releases. It's good to see that Freak took this into their own hands, instead of relying on a site like Beatport. This allows them to cater their MP3 shop directly to the tastes of their fanbase, allowing for more special releases, exclusives, and re-issues.

House of the Dead - 10/27/07 - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's Subsurface Tribe and 412DNB are getting busy this Halloween at Milano's Downtown. Don't sleep!

Audio - To The Edge Of Reason LP - Tracklist Announced

As we all know, Audio has clearly established himself as a monster in the game since the Resonant Evil click parted ways. Fresh off the heels of the "Designed for War" EP, recently released on Freak Recordings, the Tech Freaks crew have just announced the full tracklist for Audio's forthcoming "To the Edge of Reason" LP. The only track available for listening right now is "Exposed", which can be heard on the Tech Freaks myspace page. Just click the links I've provided and you'll be taken right there. No doubt about it, this LP is going to be fucking huge.

Dieselboy @ Tokyo - Club Diesel Pittsburgh -11/01/07

Hometown hero Dieselboy is making a return to the 'burgh on November 11, to grace the stages at the new Tokyo club night, which goes down the first Thursday of each month at Club Diesel, right in the heart of Pitsburgh's South Side. Its been a long time since we've had a monthly event with the ambition of Tokyo in Pittsburgh, so this is something that heads really need to come out and support. I'll definitely be in attendance at this event, so expect pictures after the jump.

Noisia - Vision 005 Promotional Mix

Here's a tasty little treat from the Noisia boys, promoting the fifth release on their "Vision" label. Over the last three years, Noisia has shot straight to the top of the DNB status ladder, and are recognized worldwide as one of, if not, the top production crews in the game. As evidenced by this mix the boys show no sign of letting up and have plenty more heat in store.

Download the mix: here.

Tracklist:
NOISIA & PHACE - CANNONBALL (VISION005)
FRENCHI - LABYRINTH - PHACE REMIX (HAVE A BREAK)
NOISIA & PHACE - LEVITATION (VISION 005)
NOISIA - CONCUSSION (VISION 001)
NOISIA - CONCUSSION VIP (NO RELEASE)
PHACE - ALIVE (DUB)
NOISIA & THE UPBEATS - UNTITLED (VISION 005)
->ICICLE - NOWHERE (RENEGADE)
BREAK - SUBMERGED - CALYX & TEEBEE REMIX (SUBTITLES)
THE UPBEATS - ANTI SOCIAL - (?)
PHACE - SIMPLICITY (SUBTITLES DUB)
NOISIA & MAYHEM FT KRS-ONE - EXODUS (VISION 004)
PHACE - HOT ROCK 2007 (SUBTITLES DUB)
NOISIA & BLACK SUN EMPIRE - INFUSION (VISION 005)
->NOISIA & PHACE - LEVITATION OUTRO (VISION 005)
NOISIA & PHACE - CANNONBALL OUTRO (VISION 005)

Aesop Rock "None Shall Pass" Tour - 9/11/07 - Pittsburgh

Currently touring in support of the recently released "None Shall Pass" LP, Aesop Rock came through Pittsburgh's Rex Theatre last night, fully equipped with fellow Definitive Jux label mates: Rob Sonic, Cage, Blockhead, and DJ Big Whiz. The show was definitely hot, even though amount of heads was thin when the doors opened at 7:05, by 8:30 the place was packed, maybe even more so than Aes' last appearance a couple years back. So while the show was dope, I'm gonna lay slim on a critical review because I got the tore the fuck up at the bar, and the details are definitely a bit fuzzy. My photography skills need some work and my camera's pretty old, but check the pics for a glimpse of what was definitely one of the hotter hip hop shows I've been to this year.

FUZZ! Presents FANU - 9/19/07

On a limited 3 city US tour, Fanu will be bringing his unique Drum n' Bass stylings to the BBT on Wednesday, September 19. Fresh off the release of his highly rated "Daylightless" LP, Fanu is going to be sure to bring the science and educate all with some relentless drumfunk. This is probably the only chance many in the Pittsburgh area will ever have to check this dude, so this is definitely not the time to be caught sleeping. For those unfamiliar check FANUmusic for the man's personal page, which has numerous mixes available for your listening enjoyment.