Cleveland-based artist DEFA contributes to the SQL catalogue with his Wax-Trax inspired release 'Alpha Translations'. His clean sound design and off-kilter arrangements make for intriguing and intelligent listening. Thick low-end and crisp percussive elements mixed with industrial-esque FX make a memorable impact. Josh Mace takes the vision of DEFA and applies it to a club setting on his take of 'Aeyah'.

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Artwork - Jeff Everett & Josh Mace

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DEFA - Aeyah (Josh Mace Remix) (Clip)

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Roster:
Josh Mace
OneA
Gene Mantua
noGhost
Zander One
Texbeak
Voc:tave
Cyd
Class-A Deviants
Bwi-Bwi
Demongay
Claus Muzak
Ramenboy
Glacial23
danmakestracks 
BrokenKeys
Kevin Brugger
LlamaA
Speaker Honey
Tobin Ellsworth
Juan The Alchemist
Resting Cell
DEFA
Sudonim
bOO Radley
Master Tempo
Sub Label:
SoTough! 
Working Hands



Sequel Sound is a recording imprint uniting forward thinking music and visually stimulating design. The roots of the label, have been 25 years in the making-- generating in the ears, brains and sweat of co-founders Josh Mace and Jeff Everett. The specific sound was just a twinkle in the bass, inspired by 80's and early 90's electronica/techno, in the trenches of underground rave parties, live concerts and art shows until 2014. Stimulated by a profusion of creative energy they have collaborated with artists from around The United States to bring experimental art inspired releases challenging today's standard of shiny dance floor hits.

emplate - Cleveland, Ohio

bookings: 
justtodd@gmail.com

emplate first heard the sounds of Jungle/Drum & Bass in the summer of '96 and was instantly enchanted. A drummer, and heavily influenced by hip hop, metal, industrial, classical and jazz; emplate believes drum and bass embodies everything he had been listening to and loved before it.

In '99 he knew that listening was not enough. He needed more than mixtapes and parties to get his fix. Inspired by the DJs around him and his love for DnB, he dedicated himself to seeking knowledge, selection and skill. emplate soon became respected both technically and for his sets that interweave neurofunk and darker, minimal DNB tunes that are often peppered with liquid dancefloor tracks if the mood is right.

In 2006, emplate became a resident DJ at the former weekly and nationally recognized DnB event "in:verse". Always interested in moving the scene forward, emplate helped develop The Cleveland Drum n Bass Coalition and (216)BASS, both local platforms that Northeast Ohio DnB heads used as a vehicle to further their careers. In August of 2014, emplate joined up with Rockers Music. Excited about having a DnB label out of Cleveland, emplate spearheaded the local launch of the Rockers 175 label with the “Step Inside” & "Kismet" monthly events held at the Beachland Ballroom, bringing in names such as: Lenzman, Doc Scott, Total Science, Zero T, The Prototypes, Crissy Criss, DJ SS, Aphrodite, Dara, AK1200, Dieselboy & more. After stepping away from the label & the turbulent life of event promotions, he focused on being the best DJ he could be...taking his mixing to new levels & determined to prove that he's underrated, not only in his hometown & state, but the U.S. as a whole.

For two decades, emplate has been known for his diverse selection of up to date releases, promos & unreleased tracks & plays accordingly to timeslot, crowd & vibe.