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We will also be considering block releasing digital versions of the back catalogues.

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Optical is owner of Virus Recordings, Music Producer and DJ from England.
Bookings: UK/ROW: mark@esp-agency.com
USA: saleem@amodeagency.com

This page is dedicated to my sons: Aidan and Solomon, they are the inspiration for everything I do in life now.

"He is best known for his work with Ed Rush, fellow head of the Virus Recordings label, and as a pioneer of the techstep and neurofunk sound. His first single for Metalheadz, 'To Shape the Future'/'Raging Calm' (1997) and his collaborative material with Ed Rush, such as the Wormhole, album (1998) were archetypal developments in the style. The duo followed this debut album with The Creeps (2000) and The Original Doctor Shade (2003), as well as countless singles and remixes. More recently, the duo have returned to form with their (2009) LP 'Travel The Galaxy' containing the modern classic 'Chubrub' and 'No Cure' LP in 2015."

"He also notably did all of the engineering and production work for Grooverider's album Mysteries of Funk, and work on Goldie's 'Saturns Return' LP. In addition, he has produced solo for many labels including Virus, Metalheadz, Prototype, 31 Records, Metro and released in collaboration with many artists, including Ed Rush, Trace, Dom and Roland, Fierce, and his brother Matrix. The first Optical release was in 1996."

"Matt Quinn's savage dance floor productions as Optical (for, among many others, Groove's own label Prototype) have earned him a place in drum'n'bass's premier division.”

"Optical's pure, unchallenged talent shines through on his solo tunes, showcasing an artist well ahead of his time. No doubt the modern sounds of the likes of D-Bridge, Instra:mental and the rest of the minimalist dark revival heads, draw heavy influence not only from Optical himself, but from his inspirations in Jazz, such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. His ability to blend Jazz, Funk and futuristic, technical soundscapes is masterful. From his early work on Metalheadz and Prototype Recordings to his collaborative work on Virus Recordings and the classic Mysteries of Funk (Grooverider's landmark LP), Optical can perhaps qualify as one of the most underrated musicians of the modern era. His mind has crafted sounds which were never before heard, moods which were completely original, and his vision of the future, although ultimately dark and disjointed, is beautifully vivid and addictive. Its a world he pulls you into with each and every track and only a handful of artists can begin to dream of being this successful in their work."

Virus Recordings has become a DnB scene favourite and continues to release the ultimate in DnB vibes, with artists like C4C, Audio, Optiv & BTK, The Upbeats, Noisia, Gridlok, Ram Trilogy, Matrix, Rymetyme, Sonic & Silver, Pendulum, Mefjus,  InsideInfo

KitKat made friends with the ones and twos in two thousand and two by teaching herself to mix on a set of belt driven Numarks.  

When asked to play her first show in 2005, they needed a name to put on the flyer.  After spending a few grueling hours chatting with her mom, (her biggest fan and vise versa) the old nickname "Kitkat" came up.  Mom asked what kinda music she played.  At the time she was on a strict diet of breakbeats, so mom sang the "gimme a break" jingle and....well the rest is history. 

Since her debut in 2005 she has rocked numerous events, outdoor festivals, co-created "Chubby Beats" with Dr Jones-a weekly club night at the Lotus Sound Lounge in Vancouver, and was part of the UK based NSB Radio family for 7 amazing years. 

Her high energy bass driven sets really are a treat. A lucky few have even seen her mix with her feet!

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Main stay in from the early days of the underground music scene in Saskatoon. 

Had the pirveledge to play along side and at the same event with some of Saskatoon's greats. The US Marshall, Aaron Olson aka Dj Darjis, JADJ, Dj Scott Turner.

I play a mix of heavy hoover based Hard House and techno with a touch of hard trance and trance.

Recently branched into drum and bass with hardstyle. 

Dave G AKA Dave Guinan, I starting mixing in 1996 at the age of 16 on belt drive turntables, playing local pubs and clubs after a few successful years, decided to give it up, until lockdown and then came back with a bang playing for hard house radio stations like “Global Hard House Radio” and “ Revolution of Dance Radio”, Since restarting my DJ career i have produced tracks with Boski, Team Sly and JLF and most recently securing a residency with Meltdarn Events in Barnsley, and Anarchy in Birmingham.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, 
PaperKrayne (-AKA- Danie D-RaYnGD, Danie D Raynebow) 
is a familiar face in Edmonton's Electronica Scene, turning a fresh cheek as a Female DJ,, with no limitiations to her immense passion for music. Performing full song&amp;dance acts to the likes of Madonna &amp; Kate Bush by the age of three, there was never a doubt that Danielle would be a star. As she grew her eccentricity blossomed. Always attracted to the colourful life of show business and the up-beat groove of dance music, artists such as Daft Punk &amp; Chris Sheppard quickly expanded her interest into the wonderful world of electronica. Instantly hooked by the sound, Danielle's love for this new electronic scene was taken one step further when Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) was released in North America in 1999. It was clear this bubbly little blonde was well on her way to developing a severe bassline addiction.
Continually seeking new outlets for her abundant positive energy &amp; exuberence, Danielle was exstatic when her eldest brother, on her sixteenth birthday, presented her with the highly anticipated ticket to her very first rave. Whilst dancing in the midst of this first incredible experience, she realized this was where she wanted to stay. She immediately started on the journey to become a DJ, with the re-born desire of producing her own tracks. With her extensive classical music education, vocal training &amp; high commitment to detail, its no wonder she was able to pick up the art of beatmatching almost as soon as her hands touched the decks.
This provocative spinstress will delight you with her raynebow frequencys of filthy Fidget Electro Breaks, all types of Trance (including full on PSY!), Hardstyle and summer-loving Speed Garage, to name a few. The enthusiastism of this Hardcore girls contageous smile &amp; positive, feel-good vibe behind the decks is sure to leave you wanting more. For diversity is the golden ticket that makes it difficult to place a needle on the unique sound of PaperKrayne.


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