To kick-off the opening of both the 2010 Decibel Festival and the dB Conference, we’ve assembled an engaging cast of veteran DJs including conference hosts Ean Golden, Kris Moon and Windows DJ Darek Mazzone. This 2010 Opening Gala event will include ...more
At 12 years, Drum & Bass Tuesdays is the longest consecutively running DNB weekly in the United States. Internationally known throughout the DNB world, Onset is 8 years running. These two nights have solidified Seattle as one of the best DNB cities in the world through incredible bookings, devel- oping close relationships with artists and supporting the community around them. For the first ever DNB showcase at Decibel Festival they are bringing 2 incredible talents: Klute and Gridlok. ...more
Room40 is a label and multi-arts organization based in Brisbane, Australia. Since 2000, Room40 has published over 70 uniquely packaged editions and multiples in the fields of electronics, improvisation, experimental-pop and sound-art. Curated by Lawrence English, the label continues to publish in and around the margins of each of these fields, drawing on a diverse roster of both established and emergent sound-makers. Room40 also produces numerous events, festivals and exhibitions in Australia and beyond. ...more
Flying Lotus has not only created earth-rattling albums, scores to avant-garde animated films and augmented reality applications, but has also inspired an international community of beat lovers and electronic magicians who find motivation and meaning in the sonic space beyond boundaries where his vision and artistry roam. ...more
For this year’s opening OPTICAL showcase we’re proud to be bringing together three masters of ambient sound design and composition; Mexico’s Murcof, Germany’s Robert Henke (aka Monolake) and the London born, New York based Mark Van Hoen (aka Locust). ...more
The pioneering artists of the Red Bull Music Academy On The Floor showcase embody this brave new era of sound where categories no longer apply. For those willing to let go of their musical preconceptions and step into a sonic experience without the reassurance of rules, the result can be complete artistic liberation. Freed from the confines of classification, post-genre music demands to be interpreted on an individual basis, creating a level of engagement that can only be found in the space where there are no boundaries – only bass. ...more
Over the past four years, no other events have inspired as much excitement, comrodery and dancing as the dB Afterhours. Last year's afterhours sets by Move D, Martyn, Bruno Pronsato, Holger Zilske and Voodeux where continually sited as highlights by Decibel Festival regulars. This year we're following up a successful formula with two nights of world class deep house and tech house, both happening at a downtown warehouse venue equiped with the finest sound the festival has to offer (KV2 Audio courtesy of Starborne Productions). ...more
dB in the Park events will be all-ages, day-time events at the Seattle Center featuring premier sound, live art and an impressive line-up of internationally renowned DJs and live electronic music acts. In addition, Decibel will be hosting a 21+ beer garden. ...more
Presented by Uniting Souls and Decibel Lower Deck : Mothership Label Showcase Upper Deck : Uniting Souls Lounge ...more
For this year’s second OPTICAL showcase, we’ll be highlighting some of the world’s mostvrespected experimental composers, all of whom are masters at manipulating traditional musical instruments (guitars, keyboards, etc) in very non-traditional ways. ...more
The people that brought you Latenight Renegades and Sexy Robot Music have joined forces, merging years of experience and knowledge, to become alga-rhythms. Originally started as a recurring newsletter on electronic music events in and around the Northwest, alga-rhythms has since taken a new shape with emphasis extended to throwing events. alga-rhythms offers up a richly faceted experience, a journey into a deep percussive workout with bass that kicks from the bottom up. Featuring the cutting edge sounds of Tim Green, Tanner Ross, and alga rhythms’ own The Perfect Cyn and Sappho. ...more
Not only was Detroit Techno the first established underground electronic dance movement to come out of the US, but it has remained one of the most influential. In 1985, Juan Atkins (aka Model 500 and Cybotron) founded the Metroplex label. The first release on the label, No UFOs as Model 500, became the defining anthem of Detroit Techno. 25 years later, Detroit Techno artists are still packing out clubs, headlining festivals, inspiring producers and catapulting DJs into stardom across the globe. For this showcase, Decibel has assembled three important figures in the Detroit Techno movement. Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig and Monty Luke each represent a unique progression in the development of Detroit Techno. ...more
A guaranteed dance party with beats bent to the side, smothered in filth and then slammed back on top with a smile, the Beats Per Moment showcase highlights several American artists who are taking hip hop production to new heights and grinding the dance floor to new lows. ...more
Founded in London in 2003, Hotflush Recordings quickly became synonymous with the sound that came to be known as dubstep. A UK underground movement that evolved from UK garage and draws influences from dub, breaks, reggae, grime, 2-step; dubstep took time to attract attention, but finally emerged from obscurity in 2006 and has since remorselessly expanded across the globe. Few labels have contributed more, not only to the inception of, but more importantly, to the intregrity of dubstep by keeping it underground and avoiding trends. Hotflush recording artists include Scuba, Joy Orbison, Mount Kimbie, Sigha, Sepalcure, George FitzGerald, Toasty, Untold, Pangaea, Jamie Vex’d, Boxcutter, Gravious, Vaccine, Elemental, Slaughter Mob, Nyabingi, Emi Ono, Search and Destroy, TRG & Dub U and Shackleton. ...more
Over the past four years, no other events have inspired as much excitement, comrodery and dancing as the dB Afterhours. Last year's afterhours sets by Move D, Martyn, Bruno Pronsato, Holger Zilske and Voodeux where continually sited as highlights by Decibel Festival regulars. This year we're following up a successful formula with two nights of world class deep house and tech house, both happening at a downtown warehouse venue equiped with the finest sound the festival has to offer (KV2 Audio courtesy of Starborne Productions). ...more
dB in the Park events will be all-ages, day-time events at the Seattle Center featuring premier sound, live art and an impressive line-up of internationally renowned DJs and live electronic music acts. In addition, Decibel will be hosting a 21+ beer garden. ...more
As a “THANKS” to all of you, we bring back two performers who have been consistently Decibel top favorites: Germany’s legendary Monolake (featuring visual art by Tarrik Barrik) and Mexico’s Fax, who’s latest album for Static Discos has been on heavy rotation in our stereos. In addition, Detroit’s rising star Luke Hess and Berlin staple Cassy stop by to make their Northwest debut, completing (and complementing) one juggernaut weekend. ...more
DECIBEL and the sublime Portland monthly BUBBLIN come together to present an evening of up to the time and timeless danceloor sounds featuring the Northwest debut of Detroit phenomenon KYLE HALL. ...more
