Pioneer dark drum and bass label Est. 1993
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Optical is owner of Virus Recordings, Music Producer and DJ from England.
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"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

Tait is a positive force who’s woven into the fabric of Seattle's underground music community. A builder of creative alliances, beautiful spaces and tough beats, Tait’s evolution as an artist flows with the story of the growth of the burgeoning dance music metropolis. 

As a key player in Uniting Souls, Tait’s current house sound represents a hard, edgy sound true to his punk rock and drum & bass roots. In the early days with the crew, he helped bridge the house-heavy roster with the city’s finest drum & bass talent, and with his drive to create more avenues for the music that moved him, ignited other nights around the city. 

Tait’s role with the now-legendary epicenter that was Electric Tea Garden was a labor of love that signified a growth point for him as a DJ and promoter, hustling for all the various crews who ran their regular and one-off nights at the venue. 

He’s passionate about pushing the edges of DJ performance and building alliances to create memorable experiences, including the beloved summertime Cascadia festival and the city’s newest dance venue NightJar.

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Urban Kickz Recordings otherwise known as UKR is a techno label run and owned by USA's Roman Zawodny. With material from artists such as Roman Zawodny, Lester Fitzpatrick, Jay Denham, Black Girl / White Girl, Jerome Baker,  Ben Long, Donnell Knox, DJ Skull, Patrick DSP. Oliver Kucera, Diarmaid O Meara, Saint Cole, Ellery Cowles, Drew Sky, DJ ZeMigL, Woody Mcbride, Rees Urban, Josh Moseley, Dro San, Tico Torres, Maxx, Sirius Brown, RRKS, Rennie Foster, Trevor Benz, Pushmann, Taigo Onez, Theodore Elektrk, Wyndell Long, Ron Adams, Roland Black, DJ Devious, Jani Ho,  Wetworks, Tim Vitek, Mindburn, DJ Skitzo,  Chance McDermott, Plural, FBK,  DJ Amar, DJ D Redd, fnkey, A.D.M., Ninna V, Subfractal, G1, O.T.R.S., Lectromagnetique,  Alvin Carr, Gohai and Input C, Alavux, Computer Controlled,  FerBR, and many many more.

You might think that Not Steve is actually Steve, but you would be wrong. This question is answered in the name. Best known for fighting off polar bears with his hands while simultaneously mixing on three decks, Not Steve isn't afraid to do things differently while rocking a crowd. He also isn't afraid of Chuck Norris. Trained by monks in the mountains of Tibet, Not Steve learned the ancient lost art known as "beat matching". Not content to merely twist knobs when he plays, Not Steve takes it to the next level with semi-rythmic fader sliding. Not Steve has shared the stage with legends such as Paul Oakenfold's 4th cousin Raul Oakenfold, miscellaneous circus freaks, a goldfish, and your mom. Not Steve also excels at talking about himself in the third person.

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"Mixes are time capsules of sound.  Each capturing a moment in time that will not be repeated the same way.  Each mix is meant to transport the listener in their own time machine to their own destination.  These are soundtracks for daily living..."

Zacharia is a name synonymous amongst Seattle’s underground dance music culture. Starting his musical and personal healing journey in the mid 90’s within the warehouse walls of the rave scene, he quickly found himself at the forefront of the drum and bass movement curating events and performing alongside the top tier drum and bass artists of the time. After being submerged in amen breaks and the driving / edgy sounds of dnb for 10 years, Zacharia was led to Burningman in 2005. It was there that he started his accent to the next phase of his musical expression. Coinciding with this change in musical direction was a shift in his personal path too healing. This trajectory can be tracked when following his musical progression, the past 17 years. Zacharia chose to start anew, eventually detaching from who he was personally and musically, and recreated himself from the ground up. As the Phoenix ascended, a more authentic, grateful, and loving version of himself emerged.

Zacharia also prides himself on is his work helping to design and support Rane mixers during his tenure working with the original company between 2007 - 2016. His pinnacle accomplishment within the company was his hand in bringing to the world the MP2015 rotary mixer which, to this day, is a necessary component in his performances.

Rane was sold in 2016 at which point Zacharia felt inspired to share the wisdom he had acquired on his own path to healing and chose to become a substance abuse counselor. After graduating in 2018, Zacharia found a perfect home with Bhadra Recovery and is currently the clinical supervisor and lead counselor, focusing on non-traditional methods and modalities to help others reconnect with themselves and others.

This career path and his musical expression have coalesced in a really beautiful way.

More fully resourced and with a broader understanding of the healing process, Zacharia connects the masculine and feminine aspects of himself, delivering driving, yet gentle and nurturing, soundscapes with the intention to dig into the tough spots while resonating with the heart. Invigorated, passionately inspired, and heart centered, Zacharia is extremely excited to share the journey of life and re-discovery through his music today and long into the future.

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