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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,

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

But tomorrow night, things will be different .

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!!

"What can I expect?"

A girl mixing on something other than a blender.

go and fucking find out

Thanks for that

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...

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

Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/

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"

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

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

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.

luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/

TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???

ketamine wrote:

luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/

TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???

its the steve gurley remix

Girls take over

Jehliza wrote:Girls take over

Macho LOL

Be prepared for pure fresh dubs and exquisite mixing. Also new shit, don't get stuck on that 140

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

borrowed wrote:"What can I expect?"

A girl mixing on something other than a blender.

Cement mixer?

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

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

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

ketamine wrote:

luthervandub wrote:Expect this

http://www.getdarker.com/tv/getdarker-tv-33/

TUNE ID!! Who's that Red Alert Remix by @ 28:50 ???

nice hey?