May 23rd:
Dubtek
Psymbionic
Deejay Theory
Ro Knew
Villan
Main Room:
Psymbionic 2-3
Dubtek 1-2
Deejay Theory 12-1
Ro Knew 11-12
Villan 10-11
Dubtek
https://soundcloud.com/kschab123
An engineer of intelligent grooves powered by loosely slung basslines and pinpoint percussive arrangements make Dubtek one of the underground’s most lethal dubplate architects. The brute force of his menacing compositions completely embody the Uprise Audio creed of strengthening a sub-culture of dance by delivering cutting edge bass music. The resonating warehouse approach has not only become the foundation of Dubtek’s productions, but the very fabric of Uprise Audio itself. It is no wonder then why the debut signee was chosen to head the label’s inauguration.
Having freshly relocated to Berlin, the Seattle native has had the privilege of exploring a new sonic soundscape. The European underground is a whole new ball game and the change in environment is clearly evident in UA001. The record’s propelling waves of bass echo the dark and gritty atmosphere of Berlin’s infamous warehouse parties. Appearances at ://about blank have certainly influenced Dubtek’s output, underpinning a trademark sound. With full support from the cream of the crop, Extension / Plus Ultra have been smashing the dance floors at every soundsystem event in operation.
Building a close unit of producers has become the norm for labels with a vision. A collaboration with Chewie due for vinyl treatment as well as studio time with label owner Seven, opens huge opportunities for Dubtek. Not forgetting Asylum, Nanobyte and newly signed Wayfarer, the potential material that will emerge from Uprise Audio is impossible to fathom.
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Psymbionic
https://soundcloud.com/psymbionic
As a part of the upcoming generation of electronic music producers, Psymbionic creates aural experiences that demonstrate the possibility for multi-tempo Bass Music and culture to exist within a range of more divergent influences.
With this latest project, John Burcham has been moving bodies and turning heads for several years, playing with acts such as Bassnectar, STS9, Beats Antique, ill.Gates, Excision, EOTO, and Tipper. In addition to festival appearances that include Nocturnal, Wakarusa, and Sonic Bloom, Psymbionic demonstrates heavy involvement both on the stage and behind the scenes at electronic showcases such as his local SXSW in Austin, TX. Burcham’s work informs his repertoire with roots in the furthest reaches of the electronic music scene, and grants him a unique perspective on each crowd through the latest developments of the industry.
In a live show context, Psymbionic confronts mixes that are limited to the scope of the build and release, avoiding an industry epidemic of drop-monotony that overpowers the flow of music. Burcham seeks to prove that there are more powerful influences in moving a crowd than simple anticipation, providing an interwoven dynamic that relies on the strength of his blend, rather than the sole force or familiarity of the apex.
Psymbionic's theory of music is a journey that doesn't visit the same place twice, building excitement for what's next not because you can anticipate it, but because you've never been there before.
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Deejay Theory
https://soundcloud.com/deejaytheory
Repping Faction Sound Crew and leading online Caribbean lifestyle magazine LargeUp.com, Deejay Theory continues to push the DJ / producer role forward in his homebase of San Francisco, CA and throughout the world. Creating music all his life and now a key player in the explosive tropical bass movement, Theory has a natural strength for producing and flipping a broad range of formats, putting his signature touch on everything from Demi Lovato to Mavado. Think dancehall meets club music, bass meets soul, turntablism meets rave, tropical disco meets the pool, and we’re literally just getting warm.
Years of dedication and passion brought Theory to where he is today, and the love and labor shows. Support has been massive with an independent schedule of US and international bookings and some of the top DJ’s, producers and tastemakers in the industry broadcasting Theory's work on global airwaves, stages and of course the internet. Day in and day out, from the studio to the club, you know you’re getting strictly quality from this dude each and every time. And although you never really know what to expect, the product, skills and devotion remain the same, and the people are ready for more.
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Ro Knew
https://soundcloud.com/roknew
Ranging from vintage-sounding, organic hip-hop to futuristic, 808-heavy dubstep & bass music, Ro Knew's various soundscapes are tied together by the common elements of soul-shaking drums, thick basslines, and light-hearted but honest lyricism.
As a hip-hop artist, Ro has collaborated with the likes of Psalm One (Rhymesayers) and Qwazaar (Typical Cats), and shared stages with legends such as Devin the Dude, Raekwon, and Brother Ali.
In 2010, Ro Knew helped establish Ritual Dubstep with the Irie Cartel crew, and it has since grown into the biggest dubstep weekly in San Francisco. He has also put out several acclaimed DJ mixes and can now be seen throwing down heavy dubstep sets at various nightclubs across the West Coast.
Whether on the mic or behind the decks, Ro is able to move crowds by focusing on one simple rule: "Make the people feel somethin'!"
Hip hop tunes: www.roknew.com
Dubstep/hip-hop mixes, mashups, originals, etc: @www.soundcloud.com/roknew
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Villan
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For 3 years, Irie Cartel has brought "Ritual" to San Francisco, featuring the very best in bass heavy electronic music. Our event is from 10pm to 3am every Thursday at Mighty (119 Utah St). The venue is ranked as having one of the best sound systems in the Bay Area. Admission this week is $5 before 10:30 and $10 after 10:30.
*DRINK SPECIAL: $8 for a 16oz PBR & whiskey shot between 10pm and 11pm.*
*This event is ages 21 and up. If you just turned 21 in the last week, show us your ID and your first drink is on us.*
Here are some details about the venue:
*Safe neighborhood.
*After hours venue, we party til 3am.
*Big dance floor.
*Big bathrooms.
*Good ventilation.
*Big sound system.
*Gated smoking area.
*Plenty of parking.
*Free water available upon request.
*Coat check available.
*No dress code.
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This is our resurrection. Our rebirth into a new era of creativity and acceptance of one another. With this renaissance we encourage everyone to be themselves, welcome one another, be crazy and free, and cast your differences aside, or better yet, embrace them. It is time to shed old notions and drama, and come together again with a fresh new beginning. A change we have all been longing for and a time to refocus on what is really important, and inspiring. With spring comes a new dawn for growth and expression and we couldn't be in any better company on this journey.
After every Ritual, Irie Cartel makes a donation to the Bay Area chapter of the American Red Cross. For more details on how you can make a donation please visit the following website. http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/
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May 30th:
Swindle
Smoke Signals
5th Bar Drop
June 6th: MOVING TO DNA LOUNGE ONE NIGHT ONLY 18+
Emalkay
MRK1
Jack Sparrow
Nebakaneza
Johnny 5
Dials
Wolftr1be
Wetter
June 13th:
Kryptic Minds
Tha Fruitbat
Jsuave
Cyclopian
June 20th:
Digital Connection
TYR
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Big love to all of our past musical performers at Ritual...
AbstractOne
Adsum
Ahab
Ajapai
AK Fyah
AKM
Alexandre
ALO
Alphabits
Android OH
Antiserum
Anthem
Anti-Bio-Tick
Arkist
Arlen
Ashtrobot
At Dawn We Rage
Atom One
Audio Bomb
Audio Dru
Audio One
Audio Troma
Baan
Bad Bwoy BMC
BadKlaat
Bad Media
Balance
Bantha
Bass Buddha
Bassex
Bass Face
Bassist
Bass Pimp
Bayst
B Bravo
Benito
Benjah Ninjah
B1t Crunch3r
Billy the Robot
Bionix
Bit By Bit
Blackheart
Bleep Bloop
Blind Prophet
Bodie
Bogl
Bokator
BootyKlap
BrainLoad
BRC
Broken Note
Brund
Bud Vapor
Builder
Bukkha
Buku
Caidance
Calvertron
Candyland
Captain Panic
Carly D
Carrier
Chains and Frames
Chompa
Congbomb
Chris B
Chris the Junglist
Chronologix
Cody
Coffi
Coki
Coma
Commodore 69
Conscious Pilot
Content
Cory D
Cotti
Crescendo
Crimes!
Critical Sass
Cyberoptics
Cyclopian Architects
D-Jahsta
D-Program
D-Queue
Danny Weird
Dark Elixir
Dashe
Dash EXP
Dastardly
Dbl. U.C.
DC
Decka
Deco
Deejay Theory
D3fbot
Demon
Demon Robot Tribe
Deville
Dials
Digital Folk
Dirt Monkey
Dirty Deeds
Distal
Distance
DJ Assault
DJG
DJ Thinking
Djunya
DJ Whores
D Menis
Dnae Beats
DOC
Doctor
Dodger
DopeLabs
Doug Surreal
DOV
Downsquarez
Dr Dylon
Dr Glocktapus
Dread Foxx
Drip System
Dr.Knobz
Dr. Who
Dubamine
DubColing
Dub Gabriel
Dub Pirates
Dubsidia
Dub Smashers
Dubsworth
Dubtek
Dub Thug
Dubvirus
Dubzilla
Dumbsteppaz
Dutty Ranks
Du3
Dyaphonoyze
Dynoma
Dysphemic & Miss Eliza
Ear Jerker
EFX Hand
Eighty Seven
El Diablo
Energy Alchemist
Enso
Erik Hates Monkeys
Eshone
Evil Bastards
Eyere Eyes
Ezrok
Face Melter
Filth Grinder
Fire Lieber
Fischer
Fish Finger
Fista Cuffs
Fivel
Flinch
Foobz
Free Crush
Freefall
Freshtouch
Fresh Young Minds
Fried Man
Frost Raven
Fruitbat
FSTZ
Funboi
Fungineers
Gamma
Gangsta Fun
Geno Cochino
Gilt Trip
G Jones
Gladkill
Glitch Report
Gluttonous Bass
Goth Trad
Grimblee
Gritlock
Groucho
Ground Control
Grym
Grymelsy
Gur
Guttstar
Habitual Soundz
Hadji
Half Breeds
Halo Nova
Hatcha
Haywyre
Hedlok
Helicopter Showdown
Hellfire Machina
Highfee
Hobgoblin
Hordes
Hypha
Icicle
Illegitimate Children
Ill-Esha
Indaskyes
Infuze
INI
Intellitard
Ionik
Ishe
Itchy Robot
Ivry
Jai Soleil
Jamal
Jamburglar
Janaka Selekta
Janus
Jason Burns
Jay Two
Jeekoos
J:Kenzo
Joe Nice
Johnny 5
Johnnyonthespot
JQ
Jumpshot
Jupit3r
Juss B
Kastle
Kellan
Kelly Dean
Kial
Killabits
Konfusion
Konnect
Koona
Koz
Kozee
Kush Arora
Kutz
K Theory
Lab Rat
Lafa Taylor
Langa
Lauren Keys
LB
Le Portal
Levitating Elephants
LG
Lil Miss Mixer
Lippe
Lokae
Lotus Drops
Lucidal
Lucxke
Lud Dub
Luke Nukem
Luminox
Mad Zach
Magellan
Maneesh The Twister
Manics
Marvelous Marvin
Masta Shredda
Matt Haze
Matty G
Max Ohm
Measure D
Megalodon
Megowan
Mensah
Mercedes
Mesck
Messinian
Metaphase
M!nt
Mighty Dub Killaz
Mihkal
Mikey Fisher
Minnesota
Misk
Miss Haze
Mochipet
Mose
Mosean
Mr. Bill
Mr. Kitt
Mr. Rise
Mr. Vandal
Murky
Mycho Pan Cocoa
Mykie McFilty
My Pet Monster
Myre
N-Type
Nafyah
Napsty
NastyNasty
Natty Freq
Nawabi
Nebakaneza
Necromonger
Nesta
N.E.S
Nico Luminous
Noah D
Nobody Cares
Numbernin6
Nykon
Oblivion
Obsidian
Octopod
OG Status
Okulus Anomali
Omega
Originalz
Oscillator Z
ParGnar
Pavarotti
Pheno
Phetsta
Phleck
Phrenik
Pillijah
Piwi
Playboy Jazz
Point.Blank
Polymer Drone
Poppa Doses
Porkchop
Precision
Press
Pressha
Pretty Low
Professor Bang
Proper
Protohype
Prozealous
Psy Fi
Psych Tyson
Psymbionic
Pyramid Juke
Quickie Mart
R-Type
Rachman
Rastatronics
Rebirth
Reclipse
R.E.G.
Reid Speed
Reilly Steel
REK
Ribotto
Ricky Switch
Rob I
Rogue
Ro Knew
Roommate
Ruff Hauser
Runamuk
Ryan Jay
Ry Legit
Ryury
Sadu Ona
Salokin
Salva
Samples
Sam Supa
Satchi Om
Satcitānanda
SauLe
Scare Bear
Scott Brio
Searchl1te
Seriph
Seven
SFPD
Shizaam
Shizloh
Shlump Criminal
Shortee
Shredda
SickorWell
Silkie
Siren
Sixis
Skollie
Skoobz
Skriptah
Skrypt
Skulldrops
Skulltrane
Slayer's Club
Slotr
Smasheltooth
Smizzle
Snareophobe
Sofa King
Soloman
Sonny Daze
Son Of Kick
Sophizta
S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
Spit Brothers
SPK
SPL
Splatterface
Spoken Bird
Squarewave
Squid Eye
Starkey
Status:Fresh
Stax
Stenchman
Stickbubbly
Stranger Arranger
Stressknot
Stylust Beats
Sublo
Sublock
Subscape
Subtle Mind
Subversive
Sugarpill
Supadjera
Supplying Demand
Supreme
Surpass
Swaggersaurus Rex
Switchup
Tank Man
Taso
TDBZ
T Dub
The Genie
The One
Thizz Markie
Thriftworks
Thumpadelic
TKO
T-Mass
Tommy Lexxus
Total Recall
Totem
Trampa
Traxmyth
Trevor Kelly
Triage
Trillbass
Triple Tree
Troma
Truth
T-Subb
Tuffist
Tunnidge
Tywrex
TZR
UFO
Ultra Violet
U9Lift
Vannin
Vinja
Virul Genetix
VNDMG
Von D
Vtron
Wake N Break
Wala
Wastoid Prime
We Bang
Wedge
Whoi
Whyno
Witness
Wolf Bitch
Wrek One
Wyatt Purp
Yheti Master
Zaggasaurus
Zeb Early
Zeno
Zombie J
11B
4 Star
50 Carrot
?westion
(Also, big love to all the musicians who have blessed us at our many other events, as well as the painters, dancers, photographers and visualists)
Facebook Event Link:
http://www.facebook.com/events/405359626180262/