From The Annex w/ The Librarian on 96.7FM WERA Arlington VA.
Thursday
nights NOW from 10pm - 11pm, broadcasting Jungle, Drum & Bass,
Dub, Dance Hall and whatever else is going to make the Nations beltway
go bump in the night. We also inspire to bring you Event News, DJ
Spotlights & Locally Produced Music.
This is episode #13. Big
Ups to the one like DFly for shipping over a huge influx of new
forthcoming tracks. We rinsed out some serious bass lines from this East
Coast Junglist.
PLAYLIST:
Buzzard_FLEX UK - DFly
The Smoker (Tantrum Desire Remix) - Shimon & Sparfunk
Bring The Danger - DJ Zinc
Maliwan_FLEX UK - DFly
Nerve Damage - Spinlock
D For Danger - Original Sin
Anxiety - DFly
Panda Style - Original Mix - LAOS
JFK (Holy Mackerel) - Danny Byrd
Rusty Clock - DFly
Turn Down the Lights - DFly
Kung Fu Fresh - Red One
Incredible (Galvatron Remix) - M Beat feat. General Levy
Bodytech - DFly
3FistStyle(SerumRemix) - Datsik
From The Annex
[FTA] w/ The Librarian on 96.7FM WERA Arlington
VA.
Thursday nights from 10pm - Midnight we broadcast Jungle, Drum &
Bass, Dub, Dance Hall and whatever else is going to make the Nations
beltway go bump in the night. We also inspire to bring you Event News,
DJ Spotlights & Locally Produced Music.
This is episode #12. Why is your logo all jacked up you might ask. Well when your half clocked on cough meds and need to hammer out a DJ set your not fully seeing or hearing straight. ha. The mix is not embarrassing (surprisingly), but I play a few of the same track over again... without a call for a rewind must have really been feeling them. ha
PLAYLIST:
001) Aphrodite & Mickey Finn - Arsonist (The Force Remix)
002) Bananas Kru - Punjabi Love
003) Luniz - I Got 5 on It (Urban Takover Remix)
004) Aphrodite - King of the Beats
005) The Wildlife Collective - Bad Bwoy
006) DJ Zinc - Reach Out (Brookie & Ed Solo Remix)
007) Sniper - Dub Plate Pressure Remix
008) DJ SS - MA2 (Kenny Ken & Mace Remix)
009) Demolition man - Fire (Kenny Ken & Mace Remix)
010) Protoje - Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) [Shy FX Remix]
011) Perfect Giddimani - I Smoked a Spliff (Jamie Bostron Remix)
012) Dope Skillz - No Diggidy
013) The Prisoners Of Technology - Breakdance
014) Tribe of Issachar - Tribal Natty (Aphrodite Remix)
015) Serial Killaz - Mash You Down
016) Ed Solo & Deekline - No No No (feat. Gala Orsborn) [Serial Killaz Remix]
017) Deekline & Ed Solo - king of the bongo
018) DJ SS - Lighter (Bladerunner 2012 remix)
019) Freestylers - Rude Bwoy (Aphrodite Remix) [feat. RDX]
020) Danny Byrd - Bad Boy (Back Again)
021) The Wildlife Collective - Ragga Tip (Walk & Skank)
022) Krome & Time - The Licence (Serial Killaz Remix)
023) Aphrodite - Stalker (Benny Page remix)
024) JFB - Five on It
025) Aladdin - Woman That Rolls
026) 45 Roller - Saturday Night Roller
027) Deekline & Ed Solo - Hit the Road Jack (feat. Gala Orsborn)
To the local FTA listeners & world wide I want
to Thank you for your support. Stay locked to this channel for more Jungle / Drum & Bass
or whatever I pull for your listening pleasure.
The opportunity to bring in new talent from the UK on to the Annex Studio
is just to good to pass up. His energy, optimism and unjaded view of
the scene is contagious. So it is with great pleasure that I get to
present you with an interview and mix from Empire Rising.
PLAYLIST:
001) Coolio - I Remember
002) DJ Die - Something Special
003) The Untouchables - At the Count of Three
004) Swoosh & The Joker - That's Played out
005) E.P.S & 2 Vibe - Big Time
006) Dope Skillz - Faction
007) Fate - Step On (Majistrate Remix)
008) Stratus - Raid ('99 Remix)
(... The interview with Emipre Rising kicks off )
009) The Dream Team - Dope Beat
010) Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push
011) Freestylers - B BoyStance
... Yea still waiting for the full playlist from Empire Rising. hahahahahha
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
So you asking where is the trans scripted interview... yea no. I'm bogged down with work, a head cold and yea moving on. But just listen to the interview already. hahahahah
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
Empire Rising at From The Annex studio. Credit: Ocean Eiler
From The Annex
[FTA] w/ The Librarian on 96.7FM WERA Arlington
VA.
Thursday nights from 10pm - Midnight we broadcast Jungle, Drum &
Bass, Dub, Dance Hall and whatever else is going to make the Nations
beltway go bump in the night. We also inspire to bring you Event News,
DJ Spotlights & Locally Produced Music.
This is episode #10. By now you all have heard the new about PULSE night club shooting. The news struck a cord with me, not just for the dramatic loss of life but because that could have been any of us. When I first started DJing in 1997, I got my first regular gig was with "Open Doors" at Casa Nueva in Athens Ohio. Although I was not gay I was very much a rolling freak show with my multi colored hair, pin cushion body, and huge raver pants. They took one look at my freak flag waving and just shrugged and told me to join the party. That monthly gig was my home away from home, they were a part of my extended family. They have me my start in a life long love affair with music, and for that I'm very grateful. So fast forward to now, I'm sitting in the car thinking about this next weeks show and get slapped with this. No I don't know anyone who died, I don't half to they were members of my family, my community, the escape. I bounded into the Annex a wash with emotions pissed, sad, emotionally numb, the furious. Here was a group of club kids out on the town trying to get their groove on a dance floor. Only to be forcibly stopped, and frozen in time. They would want the party to go on. For the DJ to drop the next track and for everyone to remember them shaking their tail feathers on the dance floor. This mix is for them. Its hard, fast, emotional.
Much respect to all those souls we lost.
PLAYLIST:
001) Get Down - Emetiic X D!enamic
002) Glow - Dirtyphonics
003) We Can Have It All - Danny Byrd
004) Aztec - Original Mix - Spor
005) Love And Happiness - Original Mix - Tommy Boy
006) Welcome To The Jungle (Tantrum Desire Remix) - Drumsound, Simon Bassline Smith
007) Lottery - Dirtyphonics
008) Teleporation - Dirtyphonics
009) Feel So Free - Smooth
010) Champion Sound feat. Assassin (Serial Killaz Remix) - Benny Page
011) Summertime - John B
012) Drop Top Caddy - Mickey Finn & Aphrodite
013) Chopper 2005 (Bladerunner Remix) - Ray Keith
014) Itz On - Zodiac
015) Blind Faith (Loadstar Remix) - Chase & Status, Liam Bailey
016) Blaze The Fire (Rah!) - Danny Byrd Feat. General Levy
017) Unconditional Love (Turntable Dubbers remix) - Blend Mishkin ft. Peppery
018) Don't Let Go (feat. Dee Bo General) [L4P. Remix] - JungleRaiders
019) Who ya gonna call - Phibes
020) Feel Good (Roll Out Mix) - Wickaman, Mavrik
021) Labyrinth - Danny Byrd
022) Spiritaul Love (Makoto DnB Edit) - Urban Species
023) Back To Your Roots - Mr L Feat. Superfly 7
024) Plug It In (Original Mix) - Wickaman, Mavrik
025) 1up - Spor
026) Black [Silent Code Remix] - DJ SS
027) Stand Up - DJ Friction vs Camo & Krooked feat Dynamite MC
028) Peace Love & Unity (Remix) - DJ Hype
029) Stalker (Benny Page remix) - Aphrodite
030) Blazin' (Shy FX & T Power Remix) - Tali
031) The Groundbreaker (Shy FX & T Power Vocal) - Fallacy & Fusion
032) MA2 (Kenny Ken & Mace Remix) - DJ SS
Big Ups to Emetiic X D!enamic for passing on that killer track I started off the night with. It may not have been Jungle / Drum & Bass but the track still was bangin'. To check out this track or his new EP release check the links below.
Before I pull the needle off the record much love to the DC junglist. Your support means a lot to me so
big up yourself. To the FTA listeners world wide I want
to send out some love. France I see you, Much love to Russia, and Oh Canada how I miss your Jungle scene so! Respect to you all no matter where your tuning in from, much
love and keep the listening. Stay locked to this channel for more Jungle / Drum & Bass
or whatever I pull for your listening pleasure.
From The Annex
[FTA] w/ The Librarian on 96.7FM WERA Arlington
VA.
Thursday nights from 10pm - Midnight we broadcast Jungle, Drum &
Bass, Dub, Dance Hall and whatever else is going to make the Nations
beltway go bump in the night. We also inspire to bring you Event News,
DJ Spotlights & Locally Produced Music.
This is episode #9. All vinyl, no computers, NO mixing?!?! Yea so I just
picked up a nice collection of Drum & Bass from Jedi Jeff of DarkSydeFM fame. I have no clue what half these records are, so join me
as I dig through these crates and pull out some wicked tunes...
[fingers crossed]
PLAYLIST:
001) Usual Suspects - Killa Bees - Renegade Hardware
002) Rob & Goldie - The Shadow (Bing Here Mix) - Moving Shadow
003) Teebee - U Don't Know - White Label
004) DJ Damage - Technology - Spektrum Audio
005) Elements of Noise - Warning (Sign Bomb) - Bassrush Records
006) Liftin' Sprits - Ghost Town - Liftin' Sprits Records
007) GFS - Titanium [The Metal Track (Featuring JG)] - Higher Education
008) Ram Jam World - Triple Trouble Featuring Rhymester (Krust Remix) - Higher
009) Education - DJ Rap v. Danny C - The Riff - Proper Talent Records
010) Calyx vs The Bombdroppers - Supercharge - Rugged Vinyl Records
011) DJ Hype - All I Have - True Playaz
012) Dom & Roland - Sonic Shock - Moving Shadow
013) Unknown - Unknown - White Label
014) Andy C - No Reality - Ram Records
015) TC - Jump (feat. D*Minds) - D-Style Recordings
016) Mampi Swift - Puppetwalk - Ganja records
Before I pull the needle off the record much love to my junglist
family here within the beltway of DC. Your support means a lot to me so
big up yourself.
To the FTA listeners world wide I want
to send out some love. UK, Canada and Germany! Much respect to you all, much
love and keep the listening. Stay locked to this channel for more Jungle / Drum & Bass
or whatever I pull for your listening pleasure.
He strolled into the Annex with the swagger of a man full of Mexican food and armed with nothing but ELM Imprint fire on his thumb drive. It is my great pleasure to introduce you the President and founding member of ELM Imprint,
Faction Digital Recordings and member of VA Pressure.
Patrick Currier.
PLAYLIST:
01) Atlantica - Robert Manos (forthcoming) - ELM Imprint
02) Lovelight - Spinscott (forthcoming) - ELM Imprint
29) Make It Funky - Spinscott (forthcoming) - ELM Imprint
Interview with ELM IMPRINT's PATRICK CURRIER
When was ELM Imprint established?
June 2015
How did ELM Imprint come into being?
Myself and Ill Omen were already running Faction Digital Recordings, we wanted to do an all drum and bass label at the next level. We found an investor and here we are!
Why name a record label ELM Imprint and what was the inspiration for the logo?
Great question! I was signed to Flatwoods Creative out of San Francisco a few years back, bonk is the owner and he is a very clever individual. I loved what he was doing with FC and the logo/concept. I reached out to him for ideas for a label name. I told him i wanted something that represented strength, maturity and unity. He hit me back with Elm Imprint. The inspiration comes from the Elm tree, roots, strength, growth, maturity.
Patrick Currier at the From the Annex studio laying down
some serious grimy bass lines.
Photo: Ocean Eiler
What is the vision behind Elm Imprint’s sound or is their one?
We are attempting to bridge the gap between US/UK dnb. We are releasing artists from both sides. The sound? We don't have a sound persay. If the tune and concept is great we will release it! We don't want to be pigeon holed into a certain “sound”
Who makes up ELM Imprint?
President: Myself
Vice President: Aaron Ill Omen Duncan
Secretary: Arch Dixon
A&R:
Will Miles
Karl Leonard
Artist Management & Tours:
Dave Windu Deinfamous
Edward the Librarian & Patrick Currier playing the Smokers Lounge
at 112 Venue for Smack It! 2 in Virginia Beach.
Credit: Addison Stone
Graphic Design:
Edward The Librarian
Graham Jackson
Myself
Julien Petersen
How many are slated so far for 2016? Any that we should be on the look out for?
Bill & Ed - Yardman - [March 1st]
MSDOS - East Coast - [Feb 15th]
RAW - Getting Reckless - [April 19th]
Will Miles - Twist the cap - [May 2nd]
Asides/Will Miles - Atlantic / Bass God - [June 17th Vinyl / Digital]
Hittin Switches - Ghetto Scraps - [July 1st]
Pish Posh - The Civil Unrest - [July 17th]
Future Vinyl….
Spinscott
Mutt and Tedder
Will Miles Robert Manos Sophi Mari. This fall Vinyl / Digital
Ray Keith
RAW
Myself Tiffany Johnston Ill Omen al pack
Patrick Currier cueing up the next track in this ELM Imprint spotlight .
Photo: Ocean Eiler
With your roster of ELM Imprint talent what events do you have lined up for 2016? 5.29.2016 - in VA Beach with AK 1200, Will Miles, Robert Manos
6.8.2016 - We are bringing in Special Ed from Flex records to Transit w/ ill omen/myself/Deinfamous
6.9.2016 - Elm takeover Fun and Bass in Centerville, VA with Will Miles and my halftime moniker Dot45
9.2.2016 - VA Beach at young veterans brewery with RAW and Spinscott!
As an American Drum & Bass label, how do you see the strength of scene here?
Its getting stronger although its still divided between sub genres. Dance floor and Neuro seem to be the most popular.
What do you look for in a track that have being submitted to ELM Imprint?
Goosebumps and head nods first. Then we evaluate each submission as a team. We vote. Myself and Aaron have veto power though. I rely heavily on his input.
I assume you get new tracks from producer submissions? Or do you find producers you you want to work with and commission tracks?
We do all three. We mainly reach out to producers we want.
That's just nasty, heavy dirty bass lines mixes with soul,
Patrick Currier at the From The Annex Studio .
Photo: Ocean Eiler
Either way are there any upcoming producers the FTA audience should be looking out for?
Bill and Ed. We put out their first release. They are young in the game but have serious potential. They will be a force to reckon with in the future.
How would a producer submit tracks to ELM Imprint?
Email us at elmimprint@gmail.com
Whats the best part of running a label?
Is this a trick question? Nah seriously….its rewarding. I love being able to support the drum and bass scene and those artists in it.
On the Boomerang Pirate Ship in 2016.
Credit: Jackie Jimenez
Then again whats the worst part?
The work...after i get off work. Its a 24/7/365 business...annnnd no pay. (for now) hopefully hard work pays off
As a label that was created after the digital distribution model had been standardize, what is your advise to aspiring labels?
Take your time. Realize that you will not make any money. Put out quality music and dont be afraid to take chances with new artists.
ELM Imprint puts out a lot of hustle into its merchandise.
Yes we do! We want people to be excited about what we are doing! Its a movement and we want people repping our brand!
A little bit about you, When you’re not running ELM Imprint, what other activities/music/hobbies to you enjoy?
I love growing veggies and composting. Yeah strange i know! I also enjoy outdoor activities. Working out and riding my bike. I am also learning the fire staff.
YOU! Patrick Currier commanding you to buy ELM Imprint music.
Photo: Ocean Eiler
How long have you been a DJ / Producer?
Dj 20 years. Producer 13 years
Have you always been a Virginia based DJ?
I started here. Being in the military i was blessed to be able to dj in Seattle and Missouri.
When did you first want to become a DJ?
I started spinning techno in 1997
Do you remember what your first record was you bought?
Ebe…. a tech house record.
Have you always been a Drum & Bass DJ? If not what did you play before Drum & Bass?
Techno and trance in the late 90s. Made the switch in 2001 to ragga jungle
What was your first gig?
Spun trance at a show in Newport News VA in 98 or so.
What crews have you been affiliated with over the years?
Old Dirty Crew
64 waxx
VA Pressure
These are the intimate moments I love. One man lost in the mix.
Patrick Currier during the From the Annex: Spotlight on WERA 96.7fm.
Credit: Ocean Eiler
Do you have anyone you can call out on being a large influence on your DJ career?
Tasha Tribe Steppaz
Will Miles
Ill Omen
John Jacob
Whats the story behind your DJ name?
I wanted something grown up… so i used my middle name and my mother’s maiden name
Where do you aspire to play at?
Germany…… it will happen.
What do you look for in a track when you’re pulling your set together?
It depends on what the gig is.
As a mixed media DJ, (someone who will DJ with Vinyl, CD & audio files) what's your take on the media wars within the DJ community?
I think its retarded. This day and age you need to keep up with the changes. Be versatile
On the topic of your collection, how is your media organized at home?
Lol its not! My records are grouped my genre thats it. Digital is sorted by genre and year.
What's your home set up like?
2 cdjs and a mixer.
Your a producer as well, what names do you produce under and for who?
Patrick Currier - dnb
CBRN - breakcore
Dot45 - Breaks, Juke, footwork, halftime
Currier - techno / house
Pimp Trifecta - house
Patrick Currier feeling the groove of ELM Imprints sound.
Credit: Ocean Eiler
What are you doing more of, DJing or Production, now a days?
Djing more. Trying to find time for production
What’s your goal when you’re producing a track?
Finishing lol
What’s been your favorite DJ moment?
Hmmm a techno set i did on a rooftop in DC last summer. I was in the zone. Sunglass Sundays...check it.
Patrick Currier at Ultra Bar in 2012. Credit: Amna Shah
What are your top five favorite tracks right now?
Dirty Rat - Will Miles - ELM Imprint
The Civil Unrest - Pish Posh - ELM Imprint
I want it - Mutt and Tedder - ELM Imprint
Episode - Robert Manos - ELM Imprint
Another World - Bonk - ELM Imprint
What do you say to any bedroom DJ trying to get started?
Keep at it and support your local scene and they will support you. Keep putting out mixes…. take criticism from your peers and learn from it
In closing would you like to say to the FTA audience?
Thank you for all the support!
Patrick Currier during the From the Annex: Spotlight on WERA 97.7FM
I would like to give a big thanks to Partick Currier for coming out and being subjected to my 20 questions. If you would like to find him and his label check out the links below.
From The Annex
[FTA] w/ The Librarian on 96.7FM WERA Arlington
VA.
Thursday nights from 10pm - Midnight we broadcast Jungle, Drum &
Bass, Dub, Dance Hall and whatever else is going to make the Nations
beltway go bump in the night. We also inspire to bring you Event News,
DJ Spotlights & Locally Produced Music.
This is episode #7. All vinyl, no computers, with some inspiration from a
DJ SWEET LEAF who DJs a show called Hardcore Jungleism we are going old school. Getting me to
dig. Back. Way Back! further then I have in ages, playing tunes I'm not sure I ever played out.
PLAYLIST:
001) Prince Fatty - Insane In The Brain - Mr Bongo
002) Vato Gonzalez - Badman Riddim - Ministry Of Sound
003) Tek 9 - The Return Of Tek 9 - Reinforced Records
004) Potential Bad Boy - Sister Sue - Jungle Nation
005) Noise Factory - Bring Forward The Noise - Jungle Nation
006) Rebel Alliance - Flying High - Burning Bush Communications
007) Undercover Agent - Oh Gosh - Ebony Recordings
008) Randall & Andy C - Sound Control (Remix) - RAM Records
009) DJ Trace - By Any Means Necessary - Dee Jay Recordings
010) Alpha - Access Code #1 - 5HQ
011) D.J. Fokus - I Want - Lucky Spin Recordings
012) T. Power - Nasty (Remix) - Sour USA
013) Defiant - Weekends - Magic Vinyl
014) D'Cruze - The Funk - Eastside Records
015) Deadly D - Listen Dis (Remix) - Flex Records
016) Blue Sonix - Funk Therapy - New Identity Recordings
017) Optimist - In The Ghetto - XS Records
018) N.W.A. - Dopeman (Prisoners Of Technology Mix / Club) - Priority Records
019) Swan-E & Dope Ammo - Shamboozie (Liquid Mix) - Maximum Boost Recordings
020) Beta 2 & Zero Tolerance - Give It Up - Commercial Suicide
021) London Elektricity - Pull The Plug - Hospital Records
022) Tommy Knocker - Stand Up - Intercom Recordings
023) DJ Jo-S - Turbo - Higher Education
024) Jo - R-Type - Shogun Audio
025) Futuretech - Grand Theft Auto - Technique Recordings
Before I pull the needle off the record much love to my junglist family here within the beltway of DC. Your support means a lot to me so big up yourself.
To the FTA listeners world wide I want to send out some love. UK, Russia, Africa and CHINA! Much respect especially whoever is VPNing in from China to listen to the show, much love. Keep it locked to this channel for more Jungle / Drum & Bass or whatever I pull for your listening pleasure.
