It is the first Friday of the month and that means it is time for a walk in your operating system. Listen to the tingles of your tweets and to the rhythm of your RAM. It is time for Viral Radio, your friendly neighbourhood electronic music evangelist, inviting you to believe in the power of digital frequencies.
On this month’s edition we present two artists we have been following for years and years: Dimlite and Jamie Vex’d. Swiss born Dimlite (Dimitri Grimm, 1980) is a master of mosaic textures and imaginative drum patterns. He is one of the most admired artists of his generation and a distinguished performer. His concerts at the Bimhuis in 2008 and 2009 rank among the best given there in the past few years. Englishman Jamie Vex’d (Jamie Teasdale, 1979) has gained critical acclaim as experimental dubstep duo Vex’d. They released the album Degenerate on Planet Mu in 2005, a prescient example of forward thinking bass music. Jamie has released solo works that are closer related to the video game and science fiction cartoons aesthetic of Hudson Mohawke and Rustie. He has created the new avatar Kuedo, that will release its first tracks within weeks. It is already one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Viral Radio is delighted to present these two gentlemen of artists at TrouwAmsterdam tonight. They are transformers of their time, musical androids from another galaxy. The evening starts at 22:30, and tickets are 12 euros. As always, Viral Radio hosts Juha and Cinnaman will play their music straight out of the package. We look forward to welcoming you.
This entry was written by , posted on February 5, 2010 at 1:16 pm, filed under CDR, Event, Nalden, Trouw, Viral Radio and tagged Cinnaman, Dimlite, Jamie Vex'd, Juha, TrouwAmsterdam, Viral Radio. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Friday 8 January 2010 will be the first Viral Radio of the new decade. In the new year, the Amsterdam vehicle for well tempered drum machines will investigate the musical identities of 6 cities that are part of the viral networks of experimental bass and beat music creation and distribution.
Theses cities are: 1. Amsterdam (January); 2. Glasgow (March); 3. Bristol (May); 4. London (August); 5. Sydney (October); 6. Los Angeles (December).
On the Amsterdam Edition local wonderboys of bleep hop Zwart Licht will perform live, with the support of their producers FS Green and Sir OJ. Viral Radio veteranAardvarck – DNA testing should one day prove the theory he is the father of theGaslamp Killer – will join hosts Juha & Cinnaman to cover the spectrum of bleeps and bass in Amsterdam.
Viral Radio will continue to do regular events in the months in between, and radio shows every two weeks on VPRO’s 3voor12, bringing the next level in computated acoustic stimulants.
This entry was written by , posted on January 7, 2010 at 11:03 am, filed under 3voor12, Trouw, Viral Radio and tagged 3voor12, Aardvarck, Amsterdam, Bristol, Cinnaman, FS Green, Glasgow, Juha, London, Los Angeles, Sir OJ, Sydney, Zwart Licht. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
This entry was written by , posted on December 6, 2009 at 1:33 pm, filed under Trouw, Viral Radio and tagged Lorn, Viral Radio. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
It has been an incredible year for Viral Radio. We would like to use this opportunity to thank you all for your support: the artists for their music, TrouwAmsterdam for their excellent club and commendable ambition, 3voor12 for taking us on board, Studio 80 and Red Bull Music Academy for their studios, the Bimhuis and De Verdieping for the Viral Radio Festival and CDR, Doornroosje and Appelsap for our special events, Burntprogess, Brainfeeder, Raids Mag, Rush Hour, Nalden, Future Vintage, Kindred Spirits, Sonic Warfare and Lockdown for their friendship, and most of all you the audience for visiting, listening and disseminating.
2009 was the year of:
February >> Beat Dimensions at Bimhuis with Dorian Concept and Knalpot live
March >> Kode9 & the Spaceape
April >> Clark live
April >> Beat Dimensions at Bimhuis with Dimlite and Kode9 & the Spaceape live
May >> Brainfeeder with Flying Lotus live, Gaslamp Killer and Samiyam
June >> Joker and Coki
July >> Icarus live, Furt, Mamiko Motto, CDR, Hudson Mohawke, Daedelus live and Bullion
August >> Mala and Sgt. Pokes
August >> Appelsap with Hudson Mohawke
September >> Beat Dimensions with Computer Jay live, Nosaj Thing live, Danny Breaks, Jay Scarlett
October >> Harmonic 313
October >> Amsterdam Dance Event with Knalpot live, Bibio live, Clark live, Gaslamp Killer and Martyn
October >> Doornroosje with Nosaj Thing live and Gaslamp Killer
November >> Hudson Mohawke live, Ras G live and Mamiko Motto
December >> Lorn and Alex Nut
More to come in 2010.
Juha & Yuri
This entry was written by , posted on December 3, 2009 at 3:02 pm, filed under 3voor12, Beat Dimensions, Bimhuis, CDR, Festival, Trouw, Viral Radio, beats, dubstep and tagged 2009, Cinnaman, Juha, Viral Radio. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
We are a little late to the party, but you seem to not mind. Tonight is the kickoff of Amsterdam Dance Event. We thought we would do a special Viral Radio. Since we could not make up our minds, we picked a few artists more than usual. Here we go:
22.00 Pete Concrete (Eat Concrete/Den Bosch)
23:00 Knalpot live (Eat Concrete/Amsterdam)
23:45 Aardvarck (Bloom/Amsterdam)
00:00 Bibio live (Warp/Birmingham)
00:45 Aardvarck (Bloom/Amsterdam)
01:00 Clark live (Warp/Berlin)
01:45 Gaslamp Killer (Brainfeeder/Los Angeles)
02.45 Martyn (3024/Washington)
03.45 Juha & Cinnaman (Viral Radio/Amsterdam)
The timetable should be a little bit like this, but you never know how things go in the end. The event will most likely sell out, and there are only 50 tickets left at the door. So make sure you buy your ticket at Concerto or Rush Hour now you still can.
We look forward to seeing you tonight. To get in the mood, listen to our latest shows on VPRO 3voor12 (or download them at Soundcloud).
This entry was written by , posted on October 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm, filed under Festival, Trouw, Viral Radio and tagged Amsterdam Dance Event, Viral Radio. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
This entry was written by , posted on September 22, 2009 at 11:34 am, filed under CDR, Event, Trouw, Viral Radio, beats, dubstep and tagged CDR, Cinnaman, Harmonic 313, Juha, Tiago, TrouwAmsterdam, Viral Radio. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
A few months ago we asked our good friend Aardvarck, if he was given the chance to invite someone for Viral Radio, who he would choose. “Mala,” was his immediate answer, followed by an endless stream of unintelligible animal noises, “hoer” and “zijn we er al?” Mala will now play alongside Aardvarck, Cinnaman and Juha at the sixth Viral Radio event at TrouwAmsterdam. He will be joined by his friend, brother-from-another-mother and fellow demilitarized zone pacifist Sgt. Pokes.
In the evening, starting around 8 PM, Viral Radio will present the second CDR night. Adopted from London, the night is intended to create a social network, platform or hub for aspiring producers, avid supporters and kindred spirits who enjoy new ventures into electronic music. Hosted by Juha, Cinnaman and Mamiko Motto, a line of guests will be interviewed about their music practice, amongst whom Mr. Aardvarck himself. Visitors can bring their music on CDRs, which then will be played on our professional club soundsystem, while their names and track titles will be beamed on the wall.
CDR has been adopted by De Verdieping as a monthly night to share ideas and music. It has been transferred from the Wednesday to the Friday, to connect with Viral Radio and to benefit from the presence of international artists as Hudson Mohawke, Mala, Nosaj Thing, Harmonic 313, and all the others that come through the Viral Radio hub.
Viral Radio starts at 10.30 PM. Tickets are 12 euros, and are available at Rush Hour, online and at the door of TrouwAmsterdam. CDR starts at 8 PM. Tickets are 5 euros, but entrance is free of charge with a CDR of your music. Visitors of CDR can stay for Viral Radio without paying any more.
This entry was written by , posted on August 6, 2009 at 4:59 pm, filed under CDR, Event, Trouw, Viral Radio, dubstep and tagged Aardvarck, CDR, Cinnaman, De Verdieping, Juha, Mala, Mamiko Motto, Sgt Pokes, TrouwAmsterdam. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Air strike one. Tony on the alley.
UK clubnight CDR takes its successful innovative format overseas with the premiere of a new bi-monthly session at De Verdieping in the basement of TrouwAmsterdam. Joining CDR’s Tony Nwachukwu and Gavin Alexander will be local Dutch deejays and producers Cinnaman (Beat Dimensions/Viral Radio) and Juha (Viral Radio/Beat Dimensions), plus special guest Hudson Mohawke (LuckyMe/Warp) bringing his distinct head-moving electronics.
CDR’s open session invites music producers to bring their tracks along on CD, giving those in attendance the opportunity to hear works-in-progress. In addition the night will begin with a conversation with Hudson Mohawke and Cinnaman about their beat-making ways, plus tales from Tony and Gavin about CDR and the burntprogress story so far. Taking over the booth to close the occasion Beat Dimensions and Red Bull Music Academy alumni Hudson Mohawke and Cinnaman join forces showcasing their crowd-pleasing record selecting skills.
Building on CDR London and Midlands residencies (plus past nights in Paris, Berlin and Sydney!) these new Amsterdam sessions will begin a burntprogress partnership between the UK and Netherlands, with local musical artists crossing the North Sea to check out their neighbours. With free entry for all, get set to savour a taste of underground sounds like no other: crossing genres, changing tempos and inspiring all.
Furthermore, Hepcat Radio host Mamiko Motto will present the Friday artists of the Viral Radio Festival from 8-10 PM at Rooms of Redbull. She will play the best tracks of the CDR night, and host exclusive sets by the guests of the festival. The line up of the Viral Radio Festival consists of Daedelus, Hudson Mohawke, Icarus, Furt, Bullion, the Blessings, Cinnaman and Juha.
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This entry was written by , posted on July 1, 2009 at 4:47 pm, filed under 3voor12, Festival, Trouw, Viral Radio, Viral Radio Festival 2009, beats, dubstep and tagged CDR, Cinnaman, De Verdieping, Gavin, Hudson Mohawke, Juha, Luckyme, Mamiko Motto, Tony, TrouwAmsterdam, Viral Radio Festival, Warp. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Next week the second Viral Radio Festival will take place in Amsterdam. After the first edition in June 2008, that took place on one night at the Bimhuis and 11, we have grown to three venues in three nights. On Wednesday1 July we will have a CD-R night with Hudson Mohawke, Cinnaman, Icarus and Gavin and Tony from London. Bring your own beats and get feedback from the pros. On Thursday we will have Icarus, Furt and Mamiko Motto at the wonderful Bimhuis. And on Friday, the grand finale of the festival will take place with Daedelus, Hudson Mohawke, Bullion, the Blessings, and Juha & Cinnaman.
Tickets are 5 euros on Wednesday (but free if you bring beats), 15 on Thursday, and 12 on Friday. If you send an enthusiastic e-mail to info at viralradio dot net with, your ticket on Thursday will only be 10 euros.
As always, we look forward to seeing you at these nights, and we thank you for your support.
This entry was written by , posted on June 23, 2009 at 12:11 pm, filed under 3voor12, Beat Dimensions, Bimhuis, Event, Festival, Trouw, Viral Radio, Viral Radio Festival 2009, beats, dubstep and tagged beats, Bimhuis, Bullion, Cinnaman, Daedelus, De Verdieping, dubstep, Furt, Hudson Mohawke, Icarus, Juha, Mamiko Motto, the Blessings, Trouw, Viral Radio Festival 2009. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Every first Friday of the month Viral Radio takes over Trouw Amsterdam. After the Brainfeeder takeover of yesterday, with a vicious Gaslamp Killer, a Doggpound-meets-Nintendo Samiyam and a the new-and-improved-never-going-under-150-BPM Flying Lotus, it is time for two signature producers and outstanding bass music innovators: Joker and Coki. The former is a 19 year old from Bristol whose music is released by genre-defying label Hyperdub, the latter the architect of multiple mutations of dubstep’s identity. Both have earned their credentials as unique individuals in the recent English experimental bass music scene.
We look forward to their coming, joined by DMZ host MC Sgt. Pokes. And we hope to greet you next month at Trouw.
This entry was written by , posted on May 2, 2009 at 11:17 pm, filed under Event, Trouw, Viral Radio, dubstep and tagged Brainfeeder, Cinnaman, Coki, Flying Lotus, Joker, Juha, Samiyam, Sgt Pokes, The Gaslamp Killer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.