Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Rock Like This Presents....
Against The Grain with Splitloop (UK) & Skool Of Thought (UK)
Friday 15th August, Brown Alley @ In Rotation
After the epic launch of Against The Grain last month with Skool Of Thought and Kid Kenobi, the legendary
breaks night returns to the freshly renovated Brown Alley on Friday August 15th.
Joining resident Skool Of Thought this month will be none other than UK's Splitloop.
Splitloop have dipped their toes into other styles of electronic music to write 'Pleasure Machine', it has a velvety
sheen, touching on modern sexy sound, juddery Justice riddims, breaks and a
hell of a lot more. There's a consistency to their sound that glazes the whole album - sexy electronic dance music
that'll be rocking floors from Brighton to Beijing, quite simply 'Pleasure Machine' is bang on the money.
Phil and Bren of Splitloop admit to exploring other genres when writing 'Pleasure Machine', the broadening of their
horizons has had a profound influence on the Splitloop sound. "You can't be looking only to one genre to get
inspiration for your music," reckons Bren. "That would just be a ridiculous feedback loop".
"We're at a stage where we really just wanted to make music we thought was really good and moving our sound
forward, not worrying about what anyone else would think."
Bren is philosophical about their early career. "Our first studio had a broken toilet, so everything smelled like piss,"
he remembers. "We could never afford monitors 'cos all our money went on pills and beer. As soon as we gave up
pills, we bought monitors and got signed."
Here are some thoughts from resident Skool Of Thought on the Against The Grain concept.
“I can’t wait to get back to Melbourne,” enthuses Skool Of Thought. “It’s the most music savvy city in Australia which is why I chose to launch the night here first”.
This event will be Australia’s first ever breaks night which is actually run and backed by one of the scene’s top
record labels – a label which has alanced underground credibility with fame of holding the record for the biggest
selling breaks record ever for ‘Push Up’ by the Freestylers, which sold well over 100,000 copies! But those attending ‘Against The Grain’ will be in for more than just your usual breaks night.
“Breaks is the core of what we do and now is great time for mashing it up with genres also, it’s something
I focused on for my ‘Random Acts Of Kindness’ album and it’s always been the same for Krafy Kuts too” he adds.
“A splash of baltimore, dubstep and bassline house will give the night a twist and the speakers shaking".
Lineup:
Splitloop (UK)
Skool Of Thought (UK)
Nick Thayer
Deviant
Citizen.com
Forsue
Breaksome
Barron Von Rotten
Andy Hoffman
Stray
Brown Alley
Cnr King & Lonsdale St, City
Against The Grain with Splitloop (UK) & Skool Of Thought (UK)
Friday 15th August, Brown Alley @ In Rotation
After the epic launch of Against The Grain last month with Skool Of Thought and Kid Kenobi, the legendary
breaks night returns to the freshly renovated Brown Alley on Friday August 15th.
Joining resident Skool Of Thought this month will be none other than UK's Splitloop.
Splitloop have dipped their toes into other styles of electronic music to write 'Pleasure Machine', it has a velvety
sheen, touching on modern sexy sound, juddery Justice riddims, breaks and a
hell of a lot more. There's a consistency to their sound that glazes the whole album - sexy electronic dance music
that'll be rocking floors from Brighton to Beijing, quite simply 'Pleasure Machine' is bang on the money.
Phil and Bren of Splitloop admit to exploring other genres when writing 'Pleasure Machine', the broadening of their
horizons has had a profound influence on the Splitloop sound. "You can't be looking only to one genre to get
inspiration for your music," reckons Bren. "That would just be a ridiculous feedback loop".
"We're at a stage where we really just wanted to make music we thought was really good and moving our sound
forward, not worrying about what anyone else would think."
Bren is philosophical about their early career. "Our first studio had a broken toilet, so everything smelled like piss,"
he remembers. "We could never afford monitors 'cos all our money went on pills and beer. As soon as we gave up
pills, we bought monitors and got signed."
Here are some thoughts from resident Skool Of Thought on the Against The Grain concept.
“I can’t wait to get back to Melbourne,” enthuses Skool Of Thought. “It’s the most music savvy city in Australia which is why I chose to launch the night here first”.
This event will be Australia’s first ever breaks night which is actually run and backed by one of the scene’s top
record labels – a label which has alanced underground credibility with fame of holding the record for the biggest
selling breaks record ever for ‘Push Up’ by the Freestylers, which sold well over 100,000 copies! But those attending ‘Against The Grain’ will be in for more than just your usual breaks night.
“Breaks is the core of what we do and now is great time for mashing it up with genres also, it’s something
I focused on for my ‘Random Acts Of Kindness’ album and it’s always been the same for Krafy Kuts too” he adds.
“A splash of baltimore, dubstep and bassline house will give the night a twist and the speakers shaking".
Lineup:
Splitloop (UK)
Skool Of Thought (UK)
Nick Thayer
Deviant
Citizen.com
Forsue
Breaksome
Barron Von Rotten
Andy Hoffman
Stray
Brown Alley
Cnr King & Lonsdale St, City
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
new splitloop album is hot
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
I liked his set at new years a couple of years back. Cool tunes.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Yeah some of the new tracks on the splitloop album are niice !
Good to see it flow across genres too.
Good to see it flow across genres too.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
I almost bought the album and then realised I already had 8 of the tracks! That's a lot of pre-releases!
Bought three more from beatport
Bought three more from beatport
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Splitloop eh. Yeh I could be tempted for this one.
He's climbing in your windows, he's snatching your people up.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah.deviant wrote:Friday 15th August
deviant wrote:I'm some sort of man-machine.
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
teh RADness
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Darkbeat and RLT keep bringin the radness! Can't wait for this one. Gonna be HUGE!!
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no more epilepsy raptor jesus
no more epilepsy raptor jesus
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Ah crap!
My friend is over from SA and although I would like to take her out to this as an example of how Melbourne rocks, she hates breaks...
My friend is over from SA and although I would like to take her out to this as an example of how Melbourne rocks, she hates breaks...
Ready to drop, Audio rock, here comes the boy from the South!
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
this person is a friend!?!?!?!
dis-own imo
dis-own imo
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Splitloop++. Good to see them down this neck of the woods again. Any idea of tix $?
Didn't know this night was kickin' (then again, I've been outta the loop) - mad.
Didn't know this night was kickin' (then again, I've been outta the loop) - mad.
"I have ridden the mighty moon worm." - Al Gore.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
dunno the exact price.... but you can bet it will be somewhere between $18 & $25
cheap!
cheap!
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Tickets are $18+BF online @ www.inthemix.com.au & soon to be on www.brownalley.com
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
I really cant wait for this night...
I only just got back last week from the UK, where i saw the original ATG (Against the Grain) @ Fabric in full force.
Splitloop killed it big time, playing along side Krafty Kuts, Freestylers, Skool Of Thought, Ed Solo and more.. (plus not to mention in the dnb room - Andy C & Dj Hype,)
Splitloop are in fine form at the moment and cant wait to see them down here again.
Skool Of Thought is on the money as well atm..
this should be a well wicked gig imo.
I only just got back last week from the UK, where i saw the original ATG (Against the Grain) @ Fabric in full force.
Splitloop killed it big time, playing along side Krafty Kuts, Freestylers, Skool Of Thought, Ed Solo and more.. (plus not to mention in the dnb room - Andy C & Dj Hype,)
Splitloop are in fine form at the moment and cant wait to see them down here again.
Skool Of Thought is on the money as well atm..
this should be a well wicked gig imo.
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
New album is wicked.
Still spinning lots of splitloop vinyl, old stuff included. Hope they play a ton of their tunes
That fabric poster makes me want to cry, I hate you rollin! Noisia as well as andy c in dnb room and nothing needs to be said about that breaks room lineup..
Must get over there sometime, but in the meantime thx ATG/RLT and the rest for these melb events!
Still spinning lots of splitloop vinyl, old stuff included. Hope they play a ton of their tunes
That fabric poster makes me want to cry, I hate you rollin! Noisia as well as andy c in dnb room and nothing needs to be said about that breaks room lineup..
Must get over there sometime, but in the meantime thx ATG/RLT and the rest for these melb events!
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
I played two of their new tracks at revolver on Saturday night and both tracks
had peeps coming up and asking what they were.
They went down very well!
Those tracks being Rush and 100 Places.
had peeps coming up and asking what they were.
They went down very well!
Those tracks being Rush and 100 Places.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
ace, lovin that cool n deadly mini mix... anyone got a link?
ANYTHING:TEST
BOB DEEP
WOBBLE
REVOLVER
BLACK CAT
http://gutterhype.blogspot.com/
BOB DEEP
WOBBLE
REVOLVER
BLACK CAT
http://gutterhype.blogspot.com/
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
^^^ pretty sure it's in the mixes forum
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
needs more dubstep tbh
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
skool of thought plays heaps of dubstep (for a breaks DJ)
his and Tayo's label "Cool and Deadly" has dubstep on it too.
his and Tayo's label "Cool and Deadly" has dubstep on it too.
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
yenks wrote:dope flyer !
Mad colours!
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Hey guys,
here is a new mix from Splitloop for your enjoyment...
http://rapidshare.com/files/135266738/N ... e.mp3.html
here is a new mix from Splitloop for your enjoyment...
http://rapidshare.com/files/135266738/N ... e.mp3.html
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
cheap as..i cant wait for this gig...
Fucking splitloop..you cunts!!!!
Fucking splitloop..you cunts!!!!
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
welcome to our thread kev... you are most welcome
not sure about your language though
tsk tsk
not sure about your language though
tsk tsk
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
stable wrote:cheap as..i cant wait for this gig...
Fucking splitloop..you cunts!!!!
you better believe it mate...
cant wait for next friday..
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Speak and Splitloop is an insane track also, been dropping it heaps lately to great response.Stray wrote:I played two of their new tracks at revolver on Saturday night and both tracks
had peeps coming up and asking what they were.
They went down very well!
Those tracks being Rush and 100 Places.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
deviant wrote:skool of thought plays heaps of dubstep (for a breaks DJ)
his and Tayo's label "Cool and Deadly" has dubstep on it too.
yer i got tayo's lates release trg mix is pure fire.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
What he saidStray wrote:set times?
"Anybody want some motherfucking Earl Grey?" -Cleveland
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
bloody naggers
Main room...
10-11:30 Deviant
11:30-1 Nick Thayer
1-2:30 Skool of Thought
2:30-4 Splitloop
4-close citizen.com
side room...
10:30-12 Forsue
12-1:30 Breaksome
1:30-3 Andy Hoffman
3-4:30 Barron Von Rotten
4:30-close Stray
Main room...
10-11:30 Deviant
11:30-1 Nick Thayer
1-2:30 Skool of Thought
2:30-4 Splitloop
4-close citizen.com
side room...
10:30-12 Forsue
12-1:30 Breaksome
1:30-3 Andy Hoffman
3-4:30 Barron Von Rotten
4:30-close Stray
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Not long to go now..
3 sleeps
3 sleeps
Rock Like This in-conjunction with Darkbeat's 9th Birthday presents:
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
FREESTYLERS (UK)
GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL - BOAT PARTY!!
Check it http://www.billboardthevenue.com.au/GigView.aspx?id=417
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Just read the flyer/splitloop interview in my inbox. Lol at not being able to afford monitors until they scaled down their partying.
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
who's Baron Von Rotten?
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
why does everybody ask that whenever we book him.... lol
It's a guy named Byron, he plays DnB.
It's a guy named Byron, he plays DnB.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Hmmm. Very tempting.
Hope to come down and smash it, but have committment issues...
Devo: G-List/Tix on door?
Ta.
Hope to come down and smash it, but have committment issues...
Devo: G-List/Tix on door?
Ta.
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
YAY for 2moz!! Cant wait
Stanton Warriors: ATG & RLT Friday 21st Jan 2011 Brown Alley
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Whoop Whoop !!
:iamexcited:
:iamexcited:
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
reckon i might pop down tonight. splitloop killed it at 33&1/3 last time
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
ROLL CALL!!!
Lachie (me/*catalyst/forsue/maurice/gangster of love)
Katie
Josh
Lachie (me/*catalyst/forsue/maurice/gangster of love)
Katie
Josh
"Anybody want some motherfucking Earl Grey?" -Cleveland
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
Lachie (me/*catalyst/forsue/maurice/gangster of love)
Katie
Josh
Stray & Jodi
Katie
Josh
Stray & Jodi
Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
I'm going!deviant wrote:I'm not going
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Re: Against the Grain - Skool of Thought & Splitloop (uk) 15-Aug
was great for the time I was there... mad raving gwarn