Since Jon DeFiore began producing under the Sexual Chocolate moniker in 2006, he has signed and released several noteworthy original tracks/remixes for reputable labels such as Junky Trunk, Spatula City, Control, Blockhead, Union and More Music. Sexual Chocolate first became known for his jackin’, Chicago house productions, though similarly to fellow Chicagoans Santiago & Bushido, he quickly was able to transform and refine his sound into what is currently defined as “fidget-house”. Making jackin’, juke-house drum beats with drum’n’bass basslines, techno breakdowns with the crunked-up attitude and feel of hip-hop was Sexual Chocolate’s original intention and this sound has been realized in his last several releases, including his latest offering Assbackwards on Chicago imprint Junky Trunk Records. Having toured Internationally as a DJ and operated one of the more successful record labels (Junky Trunk Records) in the current electronic dance music landscape, Sexual Chocolate continues to break boundaries with his unique, yet commercially successful original and remix work.
RUDDER-Jonathon Gee & Dane Kurtz (British Columbia, Canada)
These wobbly young men are jackin’ dance floors across the globe, with their arsenal of tunes seeingplay at such hot spots as Ministry of Sound - London, Ibiza, and the 2008 WMC. RUDDER’s first year hasseen them release a variety of tracks under labels such as Junky Trunk, Venga Digital, Roostar Records, Electric Kink, Crazy 88, and Destination,with many more tunes in the works. Their twisted and goofystyle of house music (proudly referred to as "Drunken House") is a refreshing changeand is guaranteed to have you dancing with a smile on your face, and a drink in your hand.
A few quotes about RUDDER:
"These boys are WITHOUT QUESTION the hottest young producers in the country and pack a glitchy wollop that can be compared only to the likes of Micky Slim & Stupid Fresh. You Definitely DO NOT want to miss these 2 if you have the chance to catch their antics behind the decks.!!"
-Di.FM "Analog Airwaves Radio Show"
"Building upon and taking only the best elements of each electronic subgenre, Rudder's gonna lead the fidget charge to take over the world" -Jon DeFiore (Sexual Chocolate) -Junky Trunk Records (Chicago, IL-USA)
"Look out for these guys in 2008 - You can tell they are loving what they are doing, and its that kind of passion that keeps this scene moving - Interesting music all the way, love it chaps Two Thumbs Up." - Liam V - (Venga Digital)
*RUDDER’s remix of “Group Therapy” has been licensed by Signaldriver for Miles Dyson’s “Destination Volume 1” mix compilation-TBR January 2009
Deviant Soundsystem is a collaboration of Kichen & Brandon Klem, mid-west United States based DJ's and Producers; ushering-in a newfound sound of Techy House, Jackin Wonk styled bass lines, and undeniable synth goodness to the US and the world over. 2008 has already seen these guys sign with Junky Trunk and Venga Digital with confirmed remixes on their original work by none other than Twocker, (Will Bailey & Calvertron) as well as, co-remix duties have been handed down for a hefty remix on a Spangled Ballet original tune, along side Stupid Fresh. Late 2008 will see Deviant Soundsystem complete their first International DJ Tour; playing alongside fidget-house heavyweights such as Crookers, Bryan Cox, Kelevra & MightFools.
Raymond Mather – William Raymond Mather (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa)
The epic story which is Raymond Mather all starts with his first guitar at age 13 From that point there was no looking back. Raymond started his first band in grade 9 playinghard rock music with heavy influences from The Cure , Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails. But the love of electronic music was a changing factor for Raymond who was never satisfied with just making music on a 6 string instrument. After a year of studying sound engineering, Raymond has gone from strength to strength with each release getting better and more warped as he finds his feet in what is fast becoming the most competitive music genre in the world. Raymond Mather has released original tracks and remixes on many successful and reputable labels such as Junky Trunk, Nightrain, More Music, Grooved Music and Fusion Underground.
Influences
Musical: Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Kraftwerk, Black Sabbath, Duke Ellington, The Who, Barrett Deems, NWA, Deftones, Les Paul, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Chilli Peppers, Chemical Bros, The Prodigy, Richie Hawtin, Prince, Roni Size, The Ramones, Nile Rodgers, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Tool, Korn, Rancid, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Smashing Pumpkins. Literal: Moms and pops and wife T
Jake Childs-Curse of the King-Matthew Garton remix out now!!
It's finally here, the well received Jake Childs-Curse of the king EP! Ft. Remixes by KINK, Matthew Garton & Steve Sorel. After a relatively un-eventfull cold and dry South African winter, JHB based label Buzz Cut welcomes in the summer with a banger of an EP to start off the season. All tracks are available at www. stompy. com Pls click the myspace link below the image to preview the MG remix. Enjoy...
No you siwwy wabbit...that was Russian porn, not our muzak. Your face is numb from all the blow and your left arm fell off from all the friction caused by incessant arm pit farts. Everything sounds normal to me.
Junky Trunk Records (Chicago, IL-USA) presents: JT013-Raymond Mather "Group Therapy" EP Original tracks by: Raymond Mather Remixes: RUDDER (HELLO my name is RUDDER remix) & Deviant Soundsystem Genre: Fidget (Electro-House, Tech-House on Beatport) Click here to listen http://www. myspace. com/junkytrunkrecords
STRUT is back in session 21 June 2008!! This time we take the party to a disused garage complex on the outskirts of Leeds city centre. Click on the link below for map see our myspace for directions.
