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Started by djdevious · 20 Mar 2007 · 50 posts survive (50 recovered from printable/lo-fi copies) · Wayback

djdeviousr
Saturday April 28th
Enchanted crew and Earth Night Club bring you
X Ultrasonic members David Forbes and Mallorca Lee And Alex Kidd


@ Earth Night club Presale tickets only $22 +bf More on the door

Mallorca Lee and David Forbes

Undeniably, Scotland's most enduring and groundbreaking underground DJ/Producer, Mallorca Lee has released over seven artist albums and countless singles that have blazed an unmitigated trail thru acid house, rave, hip-hop, rock and pop for almost two decades. The maverick MC / DJ / Producer that some have called a mad man and even NME proclaimed "more rock and roll than Oasis!", hazards a kamikaze, DIY, Punk Rock approach to electronic music production that blows up the boundaries and pick locks the pigeon holes of modern day dance music.

His indispensable Debunk Music imprint harbors some of the worlds best producers of House (Scanners, Steve Lawler, Mike Monday), Trance and Techno (David Forbes, Signalrunners and Mark Sherry) however its Mallorca's energetic mash ups and live performances around the world (his first ever DJ set was at The Ministry Of Sound!) that continually remind us how he won his way into our head and hearts, not to mention our record collection, in the first place.

From his humble beginnings in rave as Ultra-Sonic to global chart success with Public Domain, busting rhymes with Chuck D and Professor Griff (Public Enemy) along the way before signing to the uber cool Subliminal Records as part of Scanners, the man of many guises shows no sign of slowing down and proves time and time again that music is not about what you should and shouldn't do by just doing it !

Both Lee and Forbes had known each other from back in the turbo charged day's of the Scottish rave scene, where both learned their trade long before red bull was discovered. David was DJ'ing at the now infamous Hanger 13 Club in Ayr, Scotland. While Mallorca was touring with Rodger Hughes in their band Ultra-Sonic. Having mutual respect for each other's "skills to pay the bills" they kept an eye on each other's progress.

In 1996 Mallorca heard a track called "Pressure" by Propulsion, released on Limbo Peaking, a sister label of the much respected Scottish dance label Limbo Records. After finding out it was Forbes behind the track, Lee called him up and asked him if he would like to remix an Ultra-Sonic track for there own label USR (Ultra-Sonic-Recordings). From there David was invited to join the crew on the few but frantic "Research" tour nights along with Ultra-Sonic, Commander Tom, David Forbes (Propulsion) and Kevin "Dinero" from Hook Recordings to name but a few. Paving the way for "trance" music in the predominantly Scottish "hardcore" dance scene.

David moved his studio into the U.S.R. complex in 1997 and cracked on writing numerous floor fillers for labels such as Noom Records, Eve / Telika Records, Slinky and Limbo to name but a few. While Lee focused on Bikini State, a fusion of dance, rock and hip-hop. It was not until 1999 that they had the chance to work together.

Scanners is supported and played out by the DJ elite, Pete Tong, Satioshi Tomeii, Antonny Pappa, Gordon Kaye & Jo Mills to name but a few. "Super Highy-way" is also included on the forthcoming Pasha compilation album released on Blancoynegro.

ALEX KIDD
Now being labelled as “the biggest next generation nutter” in Hard Dance, Alex Kidd is well on his way to Global Domination with his unique, dance floor destroying sets.

He is one of a few UK based DJs that supports a European Hard Trance & Hard style sound. But defining his sound is a difficult topic that many have attempted & FAILED to address. An Onslaught of Audio Anarchy might be a fair attempt! But when questioned Alex says his style is “predominantly European Hard Trance, with elements of Hard Dance and Hard Style & a splattering of Techno, just for good measure!” This is all reflected in the wild and outrageous shows that he consistently delivers. His insane technical ability shines through as he battles and chops his way through growling beats and soaring riffs to stand high and mighty over all other’s on the bill, gaining the respect of other artists and amazed crowds the world over….

The Alex Kidd Experience cannot be fully appreciated on a mix CD. That Kidd is a true showman behind the decks with his constant trickery of the mixer and wild antics that whip the crowd into frenzy, not just confined to the DJ booth - Don't be surprised to see The Kidd crawling up the speakers to hype up the vibe, whipping out (a very plastic!) Chainsaw or taking a masked crowd dive - Whatever turns up the atmosphere and takes the party to the next level!

Alex Kidd has been around so long, it is difficult to believe he's still in his early twenties! Before the tender age of 20 Alex had achieved a lot more than most do in their careers!

Drawing inspiration from Drum and Bass legends like Goldie and Techno pioneers such as Sven Vath, an early insight into the industry was gained from his job at Spin Inn records in his home town of Manchester. From securing his residency at Goodgreef at their opening night & still remaining a resident today, word soon escaped & before he knew it, The Kidd was DJ’ing all over Britain. With him being a regular fixture at the Bowlers raves that were hosting party’s for up to 5000 revellers, Alex was thrown in at the deep end from day dot. Not content with just entertaining his compatriots, Alex soon secured a sell out tour to Taiwan, which was an experience to say the least & regular visits to Ibiza, appearing at Judgement Sunday at the Ibizan SuperClub - Eden.

2004 saw Alex really catapult into the big time, with major bookings at HQ Amsterdam, Inside Out, Dance Academy, Wildchild, Bionic, Polysexual, Sundissential & Garlands, followed by major UK Festival appearances at Creamfields in the Cream/Goodgreef Main Arena, Helter Skelter & Antiworld Indoor Festivals & the 7000 capacity HQXL @ Amsterdam Docklands, culminating in being tipped by Yoji Biomehanika in the 2004 Top 100 DJ Mag Poll as ‘One to watch for the future! & was also cited in both 2004 & 2005 as being a Mixmag Future Hero...It would seem that 'future' has become Alex's 'present'. Mixmag regularly feature phone interviews and a highlight of what Alex has been up to and will continue their support for him.

Alex really cemented his place amongst the bright lights of the Hard Dance Industry in 2005, not just nationwide but all over the world - in what has been an extremely busy & productive year. It started with a tour of Australia where Da Kiddsta demolished nightspots in Sydney, Adelaide & the Gold Coast amongst others. Alex has since twice returned Down Under including touring with Lab 4 on their sell out Album tour touching down in Melbourne's amazing 3000 capacity Metro & will be soon be packing his Bucket & Stylus for Mr Kidd's next tour of Australia in 2006.

But that was just really the start of what has been the most hectic & enjoyable year of Alex's career to date. Keeping on the worldwide theme That Kidd is now regularly playing in Amsterdam, working in close quarters with the HQ/UDC camp. Highlight being the legendary HQ in Milkyway and not forgetting HQXL at Amsterdam Docklands in front of 7000 PEOPLE.

2005 was also the year that Alex really made a breakthrough on The White Isle, cutting & mixing his way to being the most popular DJ on the biggest success story on the White Island in 2005 - Tidy vs Euphoria @ Es Paradis, Ibiza. (It was Tidy’s debut season in Ibiza). He enjoyed guesting 3 times including a now legendary 3 hour set, playing the closing 3 hours of Tidy's closing party.

Alex also played in Hamburg, Germany on two occasions, recently headlining the worldwide renowned Tunnel Club's 12th Birthday Rave & Mr Kidd will be in cohorts with all at Tunnel next year on compilations/remixes & yet more DJ appearances!!!

Domestically, Alex Kidd has been the length & breadth of the country week in-week out, including both Goodgreef's birthday's at Cream's old stomping ground, Nation & regularly appearing for Goodgreef in Yarm & their inimitable Manchester Rendezvous at the Manchester Academy. Not forgetting the Manchester Evening News Arena & NEC sell out 10,000 crowds for Godskitchen vs Goodgreef. Festival appearances in 05 included the Kidd billed on the same line up as Paul Van Dyk and Roni Size at the Escape in The Park Festival, Wales….causing 5000 in the Sundissential tent to go ballistic in the summer sun.

Up until 2005, London was proving one of the toughest nut to crack, not just for Alex but for the majority of Northern based Hard Dance DJs, The Kidd has really emerged on this ever expanding scene becoming a London Hard Dance Hero - Frantic's new superstar with top end billing and peaktime sets for the main room at massive sellout events such as their 8TH BIRTHDAY, Hardcore Heaven meets Frantic at Camden Palace, More, Blast v Convergence and Genesis & we promise you that Alex is going to be a massive part of Frantic, not just for 2006, but for many years to come.

Aswell as huge Frantic support, Alex is becoming a Wildchild fave, playing at Heaven and also at their birthday at SE1..AND IS MORE THAN READY TO TEAR UP LONDON AGAIN AFTER LIFTING THE ROOF FOR THEIR MASSIVE BOXING DAY EVENT IN 2005 which has gained him even further support with confirmed Wildchild dates for 06. The capital exposure isn’t complete there either; London visits for Heat's birthday at the Brixton Academy & the odd set for our friends at RIOT have cemented his place as the boy wonder…

With residencies now at not only Goodgreef but also BIG in the East Midlands & Tranzaction in Truro, Cornwall where he has built a cult following and a loyal fan base. With Mr Kidd regularly appearing at all the top events and clubs throughout 06 including Dance Academy, Sundissential, Slinky. Big, Scream, Destruktion and Vibealite to name but a few….this is just the start of big things to come.

Aswell as ripping up the Butlins big reunion weekender, Alex is also now a regular on the Tidy Weekender roster! With appearances at both the Blackpool & Wales mash up's he’s listed on the flyers alongside the “who’s who” of Hard Dance!! Who said a DJs life was an easy one???!!

But the talents of Alex Kidd are in no way confined to the DJ Box alone. Alex has been the A&R manager for the hugely successful Goodgreef record label since its beginning, putting him at the forefront of what's happening now & has mixed all 3 of the Goodgreef Albums, including the 3rd album with Yoji Biomehanika which included a huge UK tour alongside Yoji to help promote the Album. Whilst touring they have built a good friendship and share many opinions on the music & the support Yoji has for Alex is seen time and time again when Alex warms up for the Japanese legend or indeed carries on from where Mr Biomehanika has left off...

Alex writes his own monthly HARD TRANCE PAGE column on Tidy.com (check www.tidy.com). For all gig news, gossip, reviews etc. This is quite a prestigious duty to hold considering the millions of hard dance fans that are globally attracted to the industries leading brand and website.

Radio sets in 05 have included Melbourne’s biggest dance show Kiss FM , LIVE GUEST MIX, Galaxy mixes for Paul Kershaw and also Nick Riley's and Andi Durrant's shows.

Also Alex has Mixed it up for Judge Jules Radio 1 international show - broadcast to Asia and the Far East. Also numerous shout out/phone ins/usual suspects and interviews on Radio 1 throughout 2005. Lest we forget Internet radio stations that keep it real and underground..

Locals are Josh H-Bomb Medussa Andy M Cheeky B Devious Mr S Oddy Tactic MPK Rebel Mark 7 SKYVER Jason Fiction
KandiRaverr
I don't care what is happening... nothing is gonna get in my way

I AM ATTENDING THIS!!!!

Mallorca Lee and David Forbes wub.gif wub.gif


where is the event being held?
Bexterr
Omg, Ultrasonic, Public Domain ...... and it just gets better ... I want there!
KittiChikr
OMG i'm there biggrin.gif Alex Kidd too WOOOT!!! upsidedwnsmiley.gif

can it get any better??
ang3078r
im so there iv been waiting for this bring it on
djdeviousr
It is at earth night club bring it on.
KandiRaverr
QUOTE(djdevious @ Mar 20 2007, 04:12 PM)
It is at earth night club bring it on.
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laugh.gif yes i am an idiot.. i didn't read that! haha! ph34r.gif

very excited about this and it's over a month away... oh well, give's me time to plan my outfit! king.gif upsidedwnsmiley.gif
NokturnLr
Man I'm goin... Nothing's gonna stop me... i hope! tongue.gif
BOOSTINGr
I'd go for alex kid by him self......... I think jutsin would agree here. To steal a saying this will be sicker than jutsins ebola infested aids monkey laugh.gif puke.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
livinitupr
thumbsupsmiley.png I'll be there with bells on!!
SPiDERr
FULLY SICK ohmy.gif
Scattrdr
Hmm... I definitely might be there!!!!!!!
Jutsinr
Holy. Shit.

U.S. and Alex Kidd?

This one is in my diary already biggrin.gif
KandiRaverr
QUOTE(Scattrd @ Mar 20 2007, 05:22 PM)
Hmm... I definitely might be there!!!!!!!
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um no.. DEFINITELY WILL BE THERE!!!

I'm already organinising to buy the tickets! laugh.gif
PaulHamonr
looks awesome winksmiley02.gif
Jutsinr
QUOTE(djdevious @ Mar 20 2007, 03:50 PM)
@ Earth Night club Presale tickets only $22 +bf More on the door


Where are these presale tickets sold exactly?
dazza0003r
cant wait 4 this 1 28th april soooooooooooooooooo far away
~Em~r
QUOTE(Jutsin @ Mar 20 2007, 07:38 PM)
Where are these presale tickets sold exactly?
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venuetix? derringers?

this will be great... its on my best mates 21st too!
Jutsinr
QUOTE(~Em~ @ Mar 20 2007, 08:40 PM)
venuetix? derringers?
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There's nothing on Venuetix website; and instead of just walking into 5 different stores asking if they have these tickets - I'd rather just know for certain so I don't waste my time.

More like than not I'll be picking them up during my lunch break, so the last thing I want to do is have to Sherlock Holmes this shit.

Anyone know with certainty where they can be purchased?
Fulcrumr
damn, seeing as i missed out on Alex Kidd last time i'd love to go, however i think i may be interstate that weekend sad.gif
~Em~r
QUOTE(Jutsin @ Mar 20 2007, 09:21 PM)
There's nothing on Venuetix website; and instead of just walking into 5 different stores asking if they have these tickets - I'd rather just know for certain so I don't waste my time.

More like than not I'll be picking them up during my lunch break, so the last thing I want to do is have to Sherlock Holmes this shit.

Anyone know with certainty where they can be purchased?
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perhaps PM Devious to find out?

give it a week or so and they'll likely to be on the venuetix site and also RA online store...
Tarantular
Alex kidd in wonderland bring it
deviousr
QUOTE(Jutsin @ Mar 20 2007, 06:38 PM)
Where are these presale tickets sold exactly?
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Tickets will be avaible from Venuetix , Derringers ,Chappel Gesture from today.
Hope to see you guys there.
Turbulencer
Damn! I have the national stamp-collectors annual meeting that night, so I won't be able to make it sad.gif
KandiRaverr
QUOTE(Fulcrum @ Mar 20 2007, 09:31 PM)
damn, seeing as i missed out on Alex Kidd last time i'd love to go, however i think i may be interstate that weekend sad.gif
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NNNOOOOOOOOO!!! U have to go.. i haven't had a decent chance to crank with you on the dancefloor yet!

QUOTE(devious @ Mar 21 2007, 09:47 AM)
Tickets will be avaible from Venuetix , Derringers ,Chappel Gesture from today.
Hope to see you guys there.
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Will be purchasing my tickets next week! smile.gif
djdeviousr
I will post up when tickets are in stores.
Konstantiner
all efforts will be made to save up for this night and get time of work. Fingers crossed.
alli500r
Cant wait!! this will be an awesome night! winksmiley02.gif
Dalliedogr
i will sell my body to make sure i can go to this

oh yes hold on to your pants they will be cranked off
djdeviousr
Alex Kidd rock last years Winter Enchanted was amazing to watch.
Turbulencer
He's crazy on the decks - jumping and dancing all over the place. A great entertainer biggrin.gif
ang3078r
QUOTE(djdevious @ Mar 21 2007, 01:13 PM)
Alex Kidd rock last years Winter Enchanted was amazing to watch.
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TOTALLY AGREE HE WENT OFF tongue.gif

CANT WAIT NOW BRING IT ON upsidedwnsmiley.gif
Bexterr
Oh I cant wait for this, Its written in my diary I just want a ticket to put with it!! Come on.. Be on sale!! biggrin.gif
dream*catcherr
thats gonna be one big night! a frends bday at earth that same night, in the cave, also gotta run off to a mates first gig at cherrybomb at some point.. and no way will i miss this! biggrin.gif
deviousr
Well looks like a big night for you.
Chad
deviousr
This some Pics of the guys in action.
TCBr
what would be the chances of him going really oldschool and playing "obsession"??? one of the tracks that got me into edm when i first heard techno junkies in the early 90's. love that disc.
deviousr
I will ask him them for you.
TCBr
QUOTE(devious @ Mar 22 2007, 10:37 PM)
I will ask him them for you.
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cheers!!! i would go off if i heard that played live!!!

theres not too many of my alltime classics i havent heard in a club yet and thats one of them. mr.s played itch-e & scratch-e - sweetness & lite for me 2 years ago almost now and that was awesome. thumbsupsmiley.png after i gave him a copy of the original cd single.
Scattrdr
QUOTE(KandiRaver @ Mar 20 2007, 06:08 PM)
um no.. DEFINITELY WILL BE THERE!!!

I'm already organinising to buy the tickets! laugh.gif
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Why thanks smile.gif tongue.gif
ang3078r
QUOTE(TCB @ Mar 22 2007, 10:48 PM)
what would be the chances of him going really oldschool and playing "obsession"??? one of the tracks that got me into edm when i first heard techno junkies in the early 90's. love that disc.
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i agrre or 1234
deviousr
Monday Lunch Tickets will be Avaible in Venuetix every where,Derringers and Chappel Gesture.
funkylittleprincessr
you guys should really listen to some of their new stuff, it is AMAZING. Fair enough Obsession and the likes are some awesome tunes and when they play them it brings the house down but so does their new stuff. Plus it was only Mallorca that was in Ultrasonic and they broke up AGES ago. anyway their new stuff cranks just as hard. http://www.debunkmusic.com check it out it is Mal and Davies Debunk site. Enjoy, i know i have been for years.
TCBr
sorry but im sure their new stuff is good and all. but being that ive never seen him play i prefer to hear to old stuff.

i prefer my oldschool so ill take a pass on the new stuff. tongue.gif
dalbzr
fark yeah ultrasonic wikkid sht!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
KittiChikr
getting tickets this week woooooo biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
~Em~r
QUOTE(funkylittleprincess @ Mar 24 2007, 11:03 AM)
you guys should really listen to some of their new stuff, it is AMAZING. Fair enough Obsession and the likes are some awesome tunes and when they play them it brings the house down but so does their new stuff. Plus it was only Mallorca that was in Ultrasonic and they broke up AGES ago.  anyway their new stuff cranks just as hard. http://www.debunkmusic.com check it out it is Mal and Davies Debunk site. Enjoy, i know i have been for years.
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most people would be aware that it was only Mallorca in Ultrasonic. but... it will always be billed as ULTRASONIC.

Exactly the same as when only one of the pendulum lads come, it may only be one of them, but its still advertised as PENDULUM.

Its called catching a wider demographic. WE all know the names MALLORCA LEE and DAVID FORBES but there may be many people that don't recognise the names, but know the name Ultrasonic and would want to come to the event.

Smart Promoting winksmiley02.gif

Mal and Davie? you speak of them on such an intimate level smile.gif

QUOTE(TCB @ Mar 24 2007, 12:48 PM)
sorry but im sure their new stuff is good and all. but being that ive never seen him play i prefer to hear to old stuff.

i prefer my oldschool so ill take a pass on the new stuff.  tongue.gif
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SAME.

as most people here in adelaide would. They're old school sets ROCK!

BRING IT ON!!!
Konstantiner
Im already there. biggrin.gif
~Em~r
QUOTE(Konstantine @ Mar 26 2007, 03:46 PM)
Im already there. biggrin.gif
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really? didn't know earth was open monday afternoons *giggles*

OK OK that was a lame joke...

laugh.gif upsidedwnsmiley.gif
Jutsinr
QUOTE(devious @ Mar 24 2007, 09:59 AM)
Monday Lunch Tickets will be Avaible in Venuetix every where,Derringers and Chappel Gesture.
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According to Venuetix website, and Venuetix in the city - they're not on sale yet.

Is there a delay at all, or did the dude behind the counter just not know what he was talking about??