Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

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Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by EM Fields » Fri May 28, 2010 3:49 pm

Hi, I'm new to the forum and relatively new to dubstep.

I've loved bits & bobs of dubstep over the years (burial, skream, kode9, martyn, breakage, etc.) but recently discovered how far things have come in recent years (my gateway was Scuba's Sub:Stance mix and Hyperdub 5) and have been more or less obsessed over the past 6 months with finding all the cool music that's come out to date. At this point, I've got a good handle on what's out there and what I like...

HOWEVER, I have still never seen / been to a proper dubstep night / party!! I know, :o :lol:

I've planned to go to Dubwar on a few separate occassions but unexpected personal priorities always arose at the last minute to dash my plans :u:

But tomorrow night, things will be different :D .

My wife & I are planning to see Ikonika in Philly at a small venue called M Room.

I love her singles & LP but have never heard her dj sets... what can I expect?


Also, anyone familiar with M Room as a venue? How's the sound? Seems like it's usually live bands performing there, so are the system & sound people proficient in handling bass / dance music properly?

After listening in the studio, my car & on headphones for months, looking forward to hearing a real dubstep DJ in a live environment for the first time!! :D

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by borrowed » Fri May 28, 2010 3:51 pm

"What can I expect?"

A girl mixing on something other than a blender.

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by deamonds » Fri May 28, 2010 3:58 pm

go and fucking find out

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by EM Fields » Fri May 28, 2010 4:05 pm

Thanks for that :roll:

Don't be silly... What sort of stuff does she often play?

Those who have seen her perform, how was it?

Lots of Producers have a certain production sound but their DJ sets are nothing like their production sound. For example, I remember seeing Calibre once many years ago and, to my disappointment, he played all this dark techy d&b stuff and only 1 of his own tunes...

Also, not all producers make good DJ's...

So that said, what can I expect?

Hope this is more clear...

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by oc1gam » Fri May 28, 2010 4:10 pm

Expect some technoy funky garagey bit of dubsteppy stuff. Don't expect a 140bpm straight dubstep set will be a bit 'different'.

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Post by luthervandub » Fri May 28, 2010 4:13 pm

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by Pada » Fri May 28, 2010 4:14 pm

She plays a lot of Funky as well as Garage and Dubstep

here is her XLR8R mix:

http://www.xlr8r.com/podcast/2010/05/ikonika

01 Jahcoozi "Read the Books (Ikonika Remix)" (BPitch Control)
02 Martyn "MiniLuv"
03 Braiden "The Alps"
04 Optimum "Storm Riddim"
05 Ikonika "Dckhdbtch"
06 DVA "New World Order" (DVA)
07 Kingdom "Pathfinder" (Scion)
08 Endgames "Ecstasy (Jam City Refix)" (Night Slugs)
09 Lil Silva "A Million" (Night Slugs)
10. Blondes "Spanish Fly (Brenmar Remix)"
11. Ikonika "Aqueous Cream" (Hum&Buzz)
12. Ramadanman "Glut" (Hemlock)
13. Optimum "Chaos"
14. Ikonika "Psoriasis" (Hyperdub)
15. Pony Pony Run Run "Walking On A Line (French Fries Dub)"
16. Caribou "Leave House (Ikonika Remix)" (City Slang)
17. Guido "Mad Sax" (Punch Drunk)
18. Girl Unit "Wut"
19. Addison Groove "Nautilus"
20. J.O.H vs. The-Dream "J.O.H Is A 10"
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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by EM Fields » Fri May 28, 2010 5:26 pm

Thanks for the links, guys!! Sounds like exactly what I was hoping for...

Philly people, how do you rate M Room for sound?

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by awash » Sat May 29, 2010 4:56 am

I've been to a handfull of nights here in Philly, but never to the MRoom. I think I remember reading on the events page that the sound system was up to par. And (I'm assuming) if she's stopping in Philly before going to NY it should be for good. As long as there's a good crowd. I haven't been disappointed yet here in Philly (seen Untold, Starkey, Plastician, Roska) all have been worth going to.

In short if you're into the sound, that's all you need.
See you there.

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by ketamine » Sat May 29, 2010 5:08 am

luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/
:o TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???

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Post by Rahul » Sat May 29, 2010 10:23 am

ketamine wrote:
luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/
:o TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???
its the steve gurley remix
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Post by Jehliza » Sat May 29, 2010 7:04 pm

Girls take over

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Post by DZA » Sat May 29, 2010 7:27 pm

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Post by Jehliza » Sat May 29, 2010 7:32 pm

:D Macho LOL

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by optimum » Sun May 30, 2010 12:12 am

Be prepared for pure fresh dubs and exquisite mixing. Also new shit, don't get stuck on that 140
Light Year/DS10 HBR002 (Hum + Buzz) OUT NOW
Broken Embrace NSWL006 (Night Slugs) OUT NOW
Max Power/Crash Riddim/Lily ZIQ283 (Planet Mu) OUT NOW
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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by EM Fields » Sun May 30, 2010 12:18 am

Actually, encouraged to hear she's known for a bit of variety as I love 2-step & some Funky too...

Sounds like this should be a really really great night :D

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by promo » Sun May 30, 2010 12:19 am

borrowed wrote:"What can I expect?"

A girl mixing on something other than a blender.
Cement mixer?

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by EM Fields » Sun May 30, 2010 5:03 pm

Well, last night was a lot of fun!! Both myself and the mrs. danced til we were sweaty :D

Many thanks to the Subdivision team and to Ikonika for a fun night out!!

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by fluffy » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:51 am

Glad ya liked it! I'm really into that place as a venue.. more events @ M Room on the way 8)

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Re: Seeing Ikonika dj in philly tomorrow, what can I expect?

Post by grooki » Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:12 am

ketamine wrote:
luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/
:o TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???
nice hey?

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