APECAST

Ape-X Records

Today marks the launch of our APECAST Series. With the return of clubbing just around the corner, we can almost feel the rumble of the bass-bins & sweat dripping from the walls. Until that day, we will be providing mixes that represent all corners of dance music, creating a community of DJs both globally and localy. 

First up we invite Galway’s finest Shampain aka Cóilí Collins who provides us a dose of dance-floor treatment. Shampain boasts a diverse output and is by no means genre bound, operating flawlessly between the realms of techno, breakbeat, grime & beyond. Cóilí's enthusiasm for all styles of dance music mirrors our passion at Ape-X. 

Shampain has rapidly become a force to be reckoned with, holding down a monthly residency with Rinse FM France, accompanied by appearances on Lobster Theremin and BBC Radio 1. Over recent years the Irish prodigy has worked closely alongside Mall Grab, Miley Serious & Special Request. Whilst 2021 saw Cóilí release a 31 track compilation on his multi-media platform 'VSN' which included DJ Haus, Nightwave, Tommy Holohan and Mutant Joe. This month Shampain announced his new label imprint 'G-Town Records', alongside good-friend Kettama. We expect to see more from this rising talent over the next year.  Lock in for an hour of selections from the man himself.

Shampain:
@redbullschuh
https://www.instagram.com/shampain____/
https://www.facebook.com/shampainpapi/
https://vsnworld.bandcamp.com/album/vsn-world-4-a-better-world
https://www.beatport.com/label/g-town-records/94882

Ape-X:
https://www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST001 - SHAMPAIN

Dynamic talent and certified party-starter, TASHA has been sharing her musical influence across the globe for over a decade now. After following her admirable career for quite some time, we are delighted to have her on APECAST with this 1-hour mix of deep & punchy techno.

With a heavily influenced UK sound merged with upfront techno and rave. TASHA has given dancers a full workout at Fabric, Tresor, Dimensions Festival and even a Keep It Hush DnB special. Her unpredictability is what draws us back every time.

Holding down regular appearances on HÖR BERLIN and a monthly presenter on RINSE FM, TASHA has become a driver of the underground. Whilst also forming her own record label NeighbourhoodLDN in 2016, which is now home to the likes of Randomer, Ben Sims, Forest Drive West & Cadans.

The Londoner continues to be a key voice for dance music after spending 5 years teaching the nitty-gritty of Music Business at Point Blank Music school. TASHA now offers us a masterclass in running a record label via Ramp Berlin. With an unrelenting output, it is hard for us to predict what is next for the creative odyssey. 

TASHA is in control.

TASHA:
@dj_tasha
https://www.instagram.com/tasha_neighbourhood/
https://www.instagram.com/neighbourhood.ldn/

Ape-X
www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com/

APECAST010 - TASHA

From the depths of Yorkshire, a 2-step Jesus was born... 

Our long-time friend and garage mastermind GLOCKTA (Nathan Popka) is on the tip of everyone's tongue right now. The young talent has been carving his way across the festival circuit, alongside a number of first-class releases over the last few years. 

After spending his University life in Newcastle, we were lucky to witness Nathans development as an artist firsthand. His future is bright, with a recent release on The Wobbly Mob alongside Shawn Cartier. We know his evolution will never hault. So keep yourselves in check and keep up to date with Glockta. 

We had a little chat with him over on our insta page, follow the links below. Whilst you can lock into this hour mix and let the good times roll. (We also know he can sink a Guinness for fun at any after-party at anytime, we advise you don't test him). 

We had a little chat with him over on our Insta page, follow the links below. Whilst you can lock into this hour mix and let the good times roll. (We also know he can sink a Guinness for fun at any after-party at anytime, we advise you don't test him). 

GLOCKTA:
@glockta
https://www.instagram.com/popka.glockta/
https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/glockta-shawn-cartier-wmr001

Ape-X: 
www.ape-x.club
www.instagram.com/apexncl/ 
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle 
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST016 - GLOCKTA

After a short break on APECAST, we bring you a recorded set from AVA Festival, courtesy of our good friend Carlton Doom. Grab a bottle of Bucky, fuel up and feel that festival energy. 

Over the years the names Carlton Doom and AVA have become synonymous within the Irish underground scene. After an extended lockdown the festival made its highly anticipated return last weekend, with a predominately homegrown Irish lineup. 

Carlton has been bouncing around the club scene for over 10 years with an armoury of residency under his belt, by 2021 he has become a favourite across Northern Ireland and beyond. We first noticed him on the back of those intergalactic electro and house releases on Deep Sea Frequency / Hypercolour, which went on to rumble sound-systems across the UK. Within the last few years, we’ve seen him push out some playful garage edits on a label that cannot be named and a couple of self-released club anthems. 

Lock-in and get amongst the crowd, Carlton Doom is turning the levels up. 

CARLTON DOOM: 
@carltondoom
https://www.instagram.com/carltondoooom/

Ape-X:
 www.ape-x.club
 www.instagram.com/apexncl/ 
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle 
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com/

APECAST018 - CARLTON DOOM  (LIVE @ AVA FESTIVAL 2021)

We invited one of the most jaw-dropping artists of the last year onto APECAST. Nova Cheq has stormed onto the scene and is showing no signs of letting up. Check out our quick-fire interview over on Insta, where we chatted about independent venues and musical inspirations.   

Nova Cheq is the enigmatic Leeds-based DJ and producer, who has engraved his multi-faceted sound of dark and chuggy bass tones with fast-paced hardcore wobblers. There are certainly no boundaries with this new to the scene artist. 

Nova has created a versatile and disruptive sound, since only starting production in the back end of 2019. Fast forward to 2021, this has proven to be the year of Nova Cheq. With an earth-shattering EP on Sherelle’s label ‘Hooversound’, releases on DJ Spits Rascals, Trax Haven, Das Booty and Gimme a Break. Not to mention his releases gaining regular play across the globe, with the support from industry idealists; Sherelle, VTSS, Mel G, Jessy Lanza, Kessler, Kush Jones and many more. 

Why else haven't you Cheq'd out Nova Cheq?  

Nova Cheq:
@novacheq
https://www.instagram.com/nova_cheq/
https://linktr.ee/novacheq

Ape-X:
www.ape-x.club
www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST024 - NOVA CHEQ

Product Toss - Doves Fly (Nectax Remix)

Product Toss - Goodnight Amen (Nova Cheq Remix)

If you're looking for some spine-tingling, ground-shaking and head-rattling techno then you need to crank up this week's APECAST from Yasmin Gardezi. We invited the Irish DJ/Producer for a chat over on Instagram, about the importance of the Elevator Program, working with Motz and her early musical influences. 

Yasmin has lined up at some of Ireland’s leading music festivals having played Life Festival, Boxed Off and Mass Festival, sharing stages with Dax J, I Hate Models and Parfait. 

A native of Tralee, Co. Kerry G, Gardezi has been crafting her sound into a fast-paced, energetic industrial techno set, with inflections of acid techno and trance. Her musical energy creates a unique style of set that takes listeners on a journey through her broad catalogue of rave-ready selections.

YASMIN GARDEZI:
@yasmin-gardezi
https://www.instagram.com/yasmin_gardezi/

Ape-X:
www.ape-x.club
www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST035 - YASMIN GARDEZI

PAGAN flys into this week's APECAST. We had a chat with him over on our Instagram about Ireland's endless supply of talent, defining his sound and his musical influences. 

After being named as an AVA Emerging Producer and racking up releases on Lobster Theremin, 1Ø Pills Mate & RRRAAAVVVEEE. The Dublin based musician’s career is only just beginning, but a productive year in the studio has helped him catch the ear of some of dance music’s biggest names, with the likes of DJ Boring, Asquith, and X-Coast playing his music in livestreams and radio shows during 2020. 

Leaping into the Festival circuit, playing Life Festival, Mass Festival, Higher Vision, and Yurt City all within the space of a year. Although global lockdowns put a hold on future festival bookings, he spent his free time writing an abundance of new music, much of which has caught the ears of both DJ’s and online publications. He has already released his debut EP on Lobster Theremin’s 1Ø Pills Mate, which has gained support from Jenson Interceptor, Boston 168, Nastia, and more. His most recent EP ‘Butterfly’ comes via Cheeky Music Group’s RRRAAAVVVEEE imprint. The tracks have already seen airplay on Radio 1, featuring in Prospa’s Essential Mix, and Jaguar’s Introducing show, as well as support from Sasha, TSHA, Alan Fitzpatrick and many more.

APECAST038 - PAGAN

MPX makes his Ape-X Debut with 3 Elecrtroid Infected Techno excursions.
Opener "Trojan" manages to cheekily reference Marshall Jefferson, Kraftwerk and Jungle Brothers all at the same time, while "Hacked" recalls the innocence of the 90s Hacker movement, with EP being rounded out by "Daemon", which sees MPX delighting in subverting one of dance music's most sacred tropes, the Amen Break.

MPX is an alias for Geoff Kirkwood, an artist probably best known for his DJing and leftfield house productions under the A
alias "Man Power" who has also been making a name for himself in the world of contemporary classical music using the name "Bed Wetter",
Ape-X is a record label from Newcastle Upon Tyne that champions futuristic dance music in all its forms, and which is particularly concerned with supporting talent from its own region in North East England.

MPX - Trojan (Ape - X Records)

MPX - Hacked (Ape - X Records)

MPX - Daemon (Ape - X Records)

For our first APECAST back in quite some time we've got the absolute pleasure of presenting a live set from Man Power aka MPX before the legendary Jeff Mills took us on a three hour journey at World Headquarters back in October.

For a joint party between Man Power's label Me Me Me, ourselves and World HQ - we brought the techno originator to Newcastle for a wildly intimate show to headline the club's Black History Month celebrations. Naturally MPX provided the stellar 2 hours before which you're listening to.

MPX is also the next artist to be releasing on Ape-X Records with a 3 track EP called Mainframe, coming later this month!

MPX aka Man Power
@manpower-1
https://www.instagram.com/manpowermusic/
https://twitter.com/man_power_music
https://www.facebook.com/manpowermakesmusic/?fref=ts

Ape-X:
www.ape-x.club
www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST042 - MPX - Live before Jeff Mills at World HQ

We welcome Reading born producer @Woddauk for our 44th APECAST.

@Woddauk has firmly supported the electronic music scene both locally for Dry Roasted, Shy Bairns, and nationally for the likes of Star Lane, London.  He has played alongside Nathan Pinder, Laidlaw, Adam Pits, Tristan da Cunha, and Julian Anthony.

His music showcases the outer edges of electronic music, pushing the boundaries of techno, electro, breakbeat and the lines between for labels including BEE YOU RECORDS and EJECT RECORDS UK.   

Head over to our insta @apexncl to hear more about @Woddauk in his interview.

APECAST 044 - WODDA

After a visit to us in Newcastle early in his career under his former alias, and a recent visit to our friends at Music Sphere - we're chuffed to be welcoming Frazer Ray to the Apecast this week.

A dive into the depths of bass music, kicking off with some atmospheric sounds, progressing into loopy goodness, rave stabs galore, classic garage sounds and more.

The Rinse FM resident had a break out year in 2022 - regularly appearing on line ups with the new class of bass music including Interplanetary Criminal, Bakey, Denham Audio and more. He capped off the year with a collaborative album made with O'Flynn that is essential electronic music listening.

Strap in and switch on for an hour of intricate sounds from Frazer Ray and head on over to our blog for a full in depth interview!

Frazer Ray:
@frazer_ray
www.instagram.com/frazerray/

Ape-X:
www.ape-x.club
www.instagram.com/apexncl/
www.facebook.com/apexnewcastle
ape-xrecords.bandcamp.com

APECAST047 - Frazer Ray

We welcome DJ Life to Ape-X for our 49th Ape Cast of the series. Coming all the way from Naarm, Australia, Dj Life takes us on an hour-long journey filled with House, Tech-tribal-progressive house and techno.  

DJ life has quickly made himself well known in the underground music scene with his up tempo trance sounds and a generous handful of releases on acclaimed underground dance labels such as; Craigie Knowes, Potato Headz Records and more, DJ Life & Reflex Blue have since then started their own label label - Progress Earth - which is now a solid platform for their own quirky impulsive tunes to be aired on. 

You will be able to see him around Europe this summer at both festivals and smaller events this summer 👀

Head over to our Instagram for the full interview.

APECAST 049 - DJ Life

Aberdeen’s finest, @testpressabz ,have rapidly made themselves known across Europe & landing themselves on various well known labels like, @shallnotfade @neptunediscs @tricklabel and many more. They've also got some heated self-released originals over on Bandcamp that have received an incredible buzz with support from the likes of @denissulta @skreamizm , @_kettama , @big__miz and more. 

Scotland’s hottest duo have recently pricked ears with their impressive high energy tunes that have a sound heavily influenced by @octoocta, @marlonhoffstadt & @djheartstring 

You’ll be able to catch their new track ‘Heeltoe’ over on Lethal Bangers - Trick’ 
 
With their nuclear powered sound, the pair have racked up support on the airwaves from the likes of @anniemacmanus , @jaguarworldwide on BBC Radio 1 as well as gracing @rinse.fm and @rinsefrance for guest mixes for @big__miz and @gogogreenclub 

t e s t p r e s s  has lined up some of Scotland's biggest music festivals for this summer playing at @openairfly and @cultivatefest on their home turf in Aberdeen sharing stages with @jobjobse , @sallycberlin @interplanetary_criminal93 @chaosinthecbd_ 

Keep swiping to engage yourself further whilst listening to the mix 🔥🦍

APECAST 050 - t e s t p r e s s

We have invited @juderace for our 52nd Ape Cast… Check out our quick-fire interview, where we chatted about his inspirations and intentions.  

Jude Race is an enigmatic North East- based DJ, who just recently submerged into the North East underground music scene with a sound consisting of genre jumping wobblers with chuggy bass tones.
You may have already caught Jude in full send over the past month at Slacks Radio, Shy Bairns, Syrng Records,and all the more recently making his Ape-X debut warming up before Traumer last friday…
 
A few upcoming nights where you can catch @juderace will be:

Opening duties for us before Call Super 27th May

Ernest all night long 28th May

Synrg Records - 8th June

Vinyl all night long - Unannounced

Anyways, for now, lock into this mix for an hour long of Jude doing what Jude does best...

APECAST 052 Jude Race

For our 53rd ApeCast of the series, we welcome Katya - a London based multi genre DJ with high energy and ghetto electro sounds. She is easily recognisable in her mixes with her genre-jumping and heavy selection of tunes.

We have seen her raise the roof for club events & radio broadcasts alongside her close friends Papa Nugs,  Riz La Teef & Bluetoof, who are no strangers to us after rocking it up in the toon for Music Sphere over the past year. 


You may have seen Katya popping up around London in places like The Pickle Factory, Kindred Radio & Rinse FM … 

So lock into this hour-long mix and short interview to learn about all things Katya and where she will be playing next.

APECAST 053 - KATYA

Niamh is next up on our ApeCast Series talking about all things music, podcasts & journalism.
She is the Weekend Editor over at Mixmag working on long read features for recent publicised music events, labels & festivals, her most recent articles includes chats amongst Sally C, Big Miz & Nyra.
Alongside that the Leeds based broadcaster curated a self-hosted podcast series named ‘Belta’ which you may be familiar with artists like Man Power & Effy have been welcomed on the podcast, primarily focusing on  DJs, producers and general fellow Northerners related to dance music… 
Niamh talks about how she got into the industry at MixMag, in hope of inspiring others too…
 ‘ I reached out to Seb Wheeler who at the time was Head of Digital at Mixmag and everything snowballed from there. He was so valuable in offering advice and even lending an ear’
Niamh takes us on a 1 hour journey of high energy dance hard groove & chuggy techno for us to dive into.  
Head over to our blog to finish reading the interview!

APECAST 54 NIAMH

Next up on our ApeCast series we welcome @Kemveltuk speaking about his inspirations, intentions & recommendations.

You might have danced with Kemvelt at the front of plenty of events, festivals & afters across the UK. 
 Kemvelt is a DJ based in both Newcastle & Manchester  & has spent the past few years carving his sound, post-lockdown and is now well known for his genre jumping - hard groovy electronic sound… Securing sets at places like the @derbybrewerarms @worldheadquartersncl & a few times on @slacksradio 

We are excited to see what he has in store in the future, but for the moment, strap in and switch on for an hour of intricate sounds over on our Instagram & Blog

APECAST 055 - Kemvelt

North East based, South East raised Lovellious (@user-472395296) has put together a tasteful, fun & eclectic mix for our first Apecast of the new year, and we couldn't be happier.

Lovellious has touched down on the prestigious EC2A label, as well as notable singles on Demolition Squad & Belters. He's known for his soulful & playful use of breakbeats, often times transcending through Garage to Jungle in his sets and radio shows on Slacks.

We hope you enjoy his APECAST as much as we do, setting the right upbeat start to the year.

APECAST 056 - Lovellious

For our second Apecast of the new year, fast rising northern artist @melbamusic has laid down an hour of the finest futuristic bass-weight, packed full of slamming 808s & all that low-end goodness.

melba stands out from the crowd both with her distinctive visual aesthetic & her forward thinking DJ/production style, garnering her releases on Gimme A Break Records, and Newcastle based Stereo 45.

Sit back, relax & enjoy episode 57 of the Apecast courtesy of melba!

APECAST 057 - melba

For our third Apecast of the new year, avid Bristolian break-beater @xsemprax has provided us with 60 minutes of his charismatic, uplifting take on Jungle - watch your smiley bass bins.

Sempra is a prolific producer in the modern Jungle scene, being a mainstay on @futureclassic, with his garage-infused EPs. He mixes in these big label releases alongside a range of tasteful self release offerings on his Bandcamp.

Tuck into episode 58 of the Apecast courtesy of Sempra.

APECAST 058 - Sempra

Architect by day, Techno connoisseur by night. Newcastle via London @ssazzle comes in heavy for this week's Apecast.

Sazzle has been making a name for herself on the DJ circuit with notable festival performances at the renowned Arcadia stage at Valley Fest. Coupled with her 2 radio show residencies on Slacks Radio & Subtle Radio, she is taking her 'Full Body Movement' show global.

Tune in to episode 59 of the Apecast courtesy of Sazzle.

Sazzle Recording

APECAST 059 - Sazzle

Rinse FM resident & keen multi-genre tastemaker @jamiu_music steps up for episode 60 of the Apecast.

Jamiu keeps it true to the craft with his Rinse FM show, often going toe to toe with a diverse selection of DJs each month - some recent standout b2bs with Lukas Wigflex, Fixate & Aum.

Jamiu's productions mirror his eclectic mixing style, securing him notable releases across Sicaria Sound's Cutcross, Unchained Recordings, and Earful of Wax - see if you can spot his forthcoming material in this month's Apecast.

APECAST 060 - Jamiu

Yorkshire via Newcastle DJ, producer, promoter & all around breakbeat enthusiast @n33nzy lays down some uptempo club pressure for episode 61 of the Apecast.

At the helm of the lively local night 'Wheel Up', she keeps Newcastle fed on the finest Garage, Jungle & Breaks. All while holding things down as 1/5 of Women ran party collective ROOD.

When she's not running club nights, she's mashing up dances & honing her craft in the studio, with a series of forthcoming releases on Big Fat Rave & elsewhere!

APECAST 061 - Neenzy

South Shields native @domapes knows a thing or two about the club! Catch him in the hot seat for episode 62 of the Apecast.

As co-founder of label / event series Church, he's put on parties from London to Newcastle, as well as releasing music from Folamour & Chaos in the CBD in the label's storied discography.

A prolific producer in his own right, releasing a series of quality emotive tracks under his previous alias 'Apes' between 2012 - 2016, however we also highly recommend a listen to his 2022 ‘Inside of Rhythms’ EP on Barcelona-based Diffuse Reality. 

Tuck into this weeks episode of the Apecast, courtesy of Dom Apes.

APECAST 062 - Dom Apes

@abby-harris-9 is a part of the new wave of exciting DJs to emerge on the North East club circuit in recent years, so we had to have her in for episode 63 of the Apecast.

A friendly face both here in Newcastle, with her regular bookings across the city & residency on Slack Radio, and in her home of Middlesborough, where she can be found organising her 'Spectrum' Open Decks workshops for Women & the Queer community.

With a passion for all things electronic, especially of the 4x4 variety, Abby Harris has got you covered.

APECAST 063 - Abby Harris

Hailing from Merseyside, and now residing in the sunny North East, Moll Cubb (@user-993467755) gives us a taste of her eclectic selection for episode 64 of the Apecast.

Holding down a residency for Hard Techno event series Raw Cuts, as well as being a regular at Chain Reaction, Moll is well & truly integrated in the Newcastle club world.

She will be adding another layer to her contributions to the local scene with her new event project CLUBB CUBB, which will be unveiled sometime in the not too distant future.

Sit back & enjoy some choice cuts from across the Electronic music spectrum in this weeks Apecast courtesy of Moll Cubb.

APECAST 064 - Moll Cubb

Following up her recent Newcastle Boiler Room performance & all night long showcase at Ernest, genre-fluid DJ/Producer @djrosie is in for episode 65 of the Apecast.

Originally from Hexham, Rosie is swiftly making her mark on the North East's bubbling music scene, with a string of upcoming shows for local parties Late Night Drum Club & ourselves here at Ape-X.

Rosie has been holding things down on the Slacks Radio airwaves with her monthly Nowt Daft show, showcasing her moody, yet uplifting selection; you might even catch some of her own productions on the show, including last years The Drums, which you can check out via her Bandcamp.

APECAST 065 - ROSIE

Balancing her time between Zurich, London, and her home of the North East, seasoned selector @rebekahabdeen throws down an hour of upfront Breaks & Techno for episode 66 of the Apecast.

By all accounts a very well-rounded artist, Rebekah has been mixing records for as long as she can remember, developing an ultra-precise and all encompassing DJ style which incorporates the full rich tapestry of UK Dance music culture into her craft.

In recent years she's performed internationally in New York, Hong Kong, and all across Europe, working closely with Adidas across both sport and music events; forming an integral component of her creative development and evolution as an artist.

APECAST 066 - Rebekah Abdeen

Newcastle's 12 year old party Ape-X continue to build their label of the same name after 2 high octane releases from MARSKE & REES. Release number 3 comes from newcomer Dyslecta making his first full EP debut on the label with a remix from friend and rising UKG mixologist Glockta.

Dyslecta is prodigious production talent, and the latest unique voice to emerge from the current scene in Newcastle and the North East of England, which is currently proving to be one of the most fertile in the country right now.

Dyslecta inherited a love for electronic music through his father but, due being born and raised in rural East Yorkshire, had little recourse to engage with the medium other than by obsessively immersing himself fully in the online electronic music world while at home. 

This intense yet disconnected consumption of electronica has to lead to a unique methodology in making his music, and a style of DJing that has seen him rapidly gain attention for himself since moving to study in Newcastle, securing a residency at one of the cities most well respected long standing House and Techno Parties, Ape-X.  

2020 sees Dyslecta release his debut EP on Ape-X Records.
Musically straddling the experimental sweet spot nestled at the nexus of Dub Techno, Electro, and Hardcore, his first-ever release calls to mind masters like Drexciya and Claro Interlecto, as well as contemporary artists like Skee Mask and Hodge. It speaks of a depth of understanding that belies his tender years and hints at a very exciting future.

B&H Black (Glockta Remix)

B&H Black

Electronic music party starters since 2008.
Record label since 2019.

Event Enquiries - Apexeventsnewcastle@gmail.com
Label Demos - apexncldemos@gmail.com

Residents - Luke Scott & NORD

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