I am super excited to be having the Violent Jokes coming to Shenzhen next weekend. I've been running this DNB monthly for almost a year now, and this is the first time having a live band, as well as the first time having a gig in Shekou. I haven't seen the VJs perform yet, but from what I've heard, we'll be in for a special breed of music. and it's always nice to add some female vocals to the equation when the usual practice is a dude behind the decks. I am especially looking forward to the second set by their side project, Sushi Robot. Here's a description from Claudio, the keyboard/synth man:
"We use a mac with ableton live on it, connected to a digital mixer/controller. Simon triggers all loops and mash them up combining all sort of stuff, mixing and applying effects. I add a semi-analog synth which I modulate with d-beam (a cool visual thingy, you move your hand in the air and it changes sound) and I drive both keyboard and mic into a kaoss pad, resampling myself and applying effects. It is quite cool result and a lot of fun." Sounds pretty awesome huh? If you're looking for something to do on the 25th, come on over to Shekou and check out the live drum n' bass action!