Deftune

THE UPBEATS
[BC Presents]
Since announcing their arrival on the drum-and-bass scene in 2004 — creating more of a shockwave than a mere splash — with their self-titled debut album, Wellington, New Zealand producers The Upbeats have continued to forge an impressive reputation as both masters of their craft and the future of drum¹n¹bass. In 2007, The Upbeats take a new step in their journey to the top of global dance music with the release of their sophomore album on prominent label Bad Company Presents and embarking on a world tour with BC stars Vegas and Maldini.
http://www.myspace.com/theupbeatsnz

TECH ITCH
[Tech Itch Recordings]
Back in 1991, Mark Caro a.k.a. Tech Itch was based in Birmingham, DJing at local parties and starting out on the production trail with a very limited set up. It wasn’t too long before Mark had the desire to set up his own label, so he launched Tech Itch Recordings, which resulted in his stratospheric rise in the drum-and-bass world. Since then, Tech Itch has released over 50 projects on his own label, and earned a reputation as one of the world’s top drum-and-bass producers.
http://www.myspace.com/techitch

HIVE
[Violence Recordings]
Tough, propulsive, forged out of both the traditional sampled aesthetic and leading sound designs of contemporary drum and bass, the sound of Hive today bears the imprint of an artist searching for new ways to reinterpret the music by his own lights. Neither a retrospective purist, nor a follower of fashion, Hives music, his DJing, and his label strike a steely, inspiring balance, hewing closely to a tight creative vision that has propelled him into the forefront of drum-and-bass.
http://www.myspace.com/djhive

GRIDLOK
[Project 51]
As one of Americas hardest working producers and DJs, Gridlok has charted a steady, methodical path into the vanguard of drum and bass. His tracks enjoy the support of drum and bass’ finest, from Andy C to Bailey. His work ethic and tireless efforts to advance the sonic breadth of the music have yielded tremendous dividends for drum and bass fans worldwide.
http://www.myspace.com/gridlokp51

VICIOUS CIRCLE
[Renegade Hardware]
The four man collective known as Vicious Circle (consisting of Vice, Dirty Dan, Karma and The Count) began in a flat in South London in 2002. Born out of a mutual love of all things drum-and-bass and with a wide range of influences, this exciting new crew have entered the scene with a bang and intend to continue rocking dance floors with their deep dark future funk.
http://www.myspace.com/viciouscircleuk

As well as your Resident DJs

DADDY KEV
[Alpha Pup]
Batting first on the Low End Theory lineup is legendary producer and label boss Daddy Kev. As a producer and engineer, he’s spent the last decade crafting classics for the likes of AWOL One, Busdriver, The Grouch, Sage Francis, Mix Master Mike, Abstract Rude, D-Styles, Freestyle Fellowship, The Shape Shifters and many more. His DJ sets are a high-tech affair with Kev primarily engaged in live remixes, slicing experimental beats and hip-hop classics to shreds.
http://www.myspace.com/daddykev

NOBODY
[Plug Research]
From his adventures on the road with Mars Volta and Prefuse 73, to his production and remixes for Postal Service, Mystic Chords of Memory and Busdriver, coupled with his own solo work on labels such as Rough Trade and Plug Research, Nobody is a living tour de force of creative genius.
http://www.myspace.com/nobodyelvin

THE GASLAMP KILLER
[MHE]
Over the course of the last few years, Gaslamp Killer has established a solid rep for devastating beats and intricate cuts. This nomadic West Coaster has steadily smashed the scene from San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco, earning the respect of heavyweight players in the process. Bear witness to one of his epic sets and see what the buzz is all about.
http://www.myspace.com/thegaslampkiller

D-STYLES
[Funkshitup]
His virtuoso skills on the turntables have been compared to that of Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. As a former member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Beat Junkies, he toured the globe, helping transform turntablism into a global phenomenon. Now, the legendary D-Styles is back on the frontlines of underground culture, shredding your soul every week at Low End Theory.
http://www.myspace.com/djdstyles

Plus Resident MC

NOCANDO
[Alpha Pup]
He’s no longer a secret. After winning the 2007 Scribble Jam MC Battle Championship, Nocando has been catapulted to new levels of international fame. He spent many Thursday nights honing his skills at Project Blowed, and has broken the dreams and hopes of countless would-be-MCs.
http://www.myspace.com/nocando

Screening in the movie lounge:
HOLY MOUNTAIN + EL TOPO

Low End Theory goes down every Wednesday
@ The Airliner, 2419 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
18+ | $10 guests, $5 members | 10PM-2AM | Fully stocked bar

“One of the best things to happen to L.A. music since The Troubadour opened in 1957″ — RE:UP Magazine

“An ambience that simply can’t be found elsewhere” — L.A. Times

The illest resident DJ lineup to hit L.A. in years, rocking one of the most ridiculous sound systems in the city. Over 25,000 watts of amplification flowing through TurboSound Floodlight speakers that will take your breath away. Come hear the music as it was meant to be heard…

Upcoming Shows

1/16: DAEDELUS + LABWASTE
1/23: ROC RAIDA
1/30: CRYSAL ANTLERS

A special thank you to everyone that has participated in the filming of the Low End Theory documentary. A few more nights might be captured, but for the most part, filming has wrapped. We’ll update you as things progress. Click the image above to check out the teaser trailer now.

http://www.myspace.com/lowendtheoryclub

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