October
21 FEB 2012 secretsundaze Easter party 2012 lineup revealed >
15 FEB 2012 October to Release on Simple Records feat. Legowelt remixes >
14 FEB 2012 October to release EP on Simple Records, featuring two remixes f >
02 FEB 2012 FACT: October & John Heckle to play at Wholemeal >
16 DEC 2011 The Secret Agency Showcase at Fabric >
07 DEC 2011 October gives away a free track >
14 NOV 2011 Juno Plus reviews October & Borai - Sticky Fingers >
26 OCT 2011 Keep It Deep review October & Borai - Sticky Fingers / Left Out >
18 OCT 2011 LWE Podcast 102 - DJ October vs John Osborn >
30 JUN 2011 October & John Osborn Launch TANSTAAFL RA Feature >
08 NOV 2010 In The Company of October, Fabric mix and interview >
October (TANSTAAFL)
Agent: Tom
October (Julian Raymond Smith) is a shining example of a renegade artist, constantly forging his own path rather than following the pack. Based in the musical melting pot of Bristol, he has been steadily rising in profile and creativity, both as a producer and as a DJ, since his first label Caravan Recordings came into being back in 2007. In that short time his brand of off-kilter house and techno has also appeared on, Perspectiv, Misericord, Jack Off and Immerse, championed by the likes of Ewan Pearson, Ripperton and DJ Qu while also collaborating with peers such as Appleblim, Will Saul, Kowton and many more.
His tracks bear the fruits of his musical influences, where the metallic textures of krautrock and curve-ball antics of noise rock collide with the bumping jack of the NYC, Detroit and Chicago originators. One quick search for his many online mixes will reveal wildly imaginative track selections far removed from the Beatport chart topping tracks du jour or the back-patting sycophantism rife in the modern podcast.
When he steps into the club, the same unconventional approach can be expected behind the decks as his deadly record collection gets a rough workout. At his prime in the sweaty, feverish peak of the night but equally adaptable to more hushed tones in the warm-up slot, October is a DJ in the truest sense of the word; sensitive to the crowd he plays to, uncompromising in his artistic vision, and playing vinyl only.
A recent signing to Skudge Recordings and Simple Records, DJ October has also started his new label 'TANSTAAFL'. which has been widely praised by the music press, and sets the course for more of the jacking dancefloor house and techno he is known for.
Written by Oli Warwick
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05 APR 2012 secretsundaze - London - UK >
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04 FEB 2012 Rhythm Factory - London - UK >
- Technical Rider:
2x Technics 1200 /1210 mk3 or above.
1x Allen + Heath xone 92 or above, or equivalent.
Turntables MUST be set up and tested prior to performance.
I will provide my own needles.
It would also be great if I may request that during my set, I do not have to make space for anyone setting up gear for a live set unless otherwise arranged.