occasional rump shaker. smells nice under pressure.



Bass music for the end of the world.

(I used to be Omega, I'm leaving all the old stuff up but this page is now for the new project)

Sub Swara creates, constructs, produces and plays genre-bending bass music that parallels the diversity of their home town of Brooklyn, NY.  Consisting of Dhruva Ganesan and Dave Sharma, Sub Swara’s musical genome brings together a wide assortment of DNA – from dub to hip-hop, dancehall to punk rock, and all the global sounds in between.  Meticulously crafted for both dancefloor intensity and cerebral curiosity, Sub Swara’s music and live sets bridge the gaps that divide, uniting all tribes.  Sub Swara combines electronic production, live instrumentation, and 3000% of recommended energy levels to bring to life an inclusive, human experience that creates an inviting space for anyone and everyone.

Before this current evolution, Sub Swara was originally imagined and executed as a club night of the same name.  The monthly event focused on bringing together bass music of all creeds and cultures, becoming one of the most highly respected and popular club nights in NYC over its 3-year span.  Guests included luminaries like Mary Ann Hobbs, The Glitch Mob, The Bug, Bassnectar, Poirier and many others.  Sub Swara, together with peer events like Trouble & Bass and Dub War, catalyzed critical new directions in New York electronic music.

Sub Swara’s debut album, Coup d’Yah was met with widespread acclaim upon its release in June of 2008. Critics and tastemakers from Pitchfork, to XLR8R, to BBC Radio 1 and FADER all lauded its seamless melding of varied beats, intricate live instrumentation from around the world and electronic production both deep and dancefloor-centric. The group toured extensively after its release, put out three volumes of remixes (remixers included Eskmo, Poirier and Mochipet), produced a dozen remixes for artists like The Glitch Mob, Balkan Beatbox and Bassnectar and released several popular white label remixes of tracks by the likes of Stephen Marley, Mos Def, Big Boi and Cee-Lo Green. Sub Swara’s remix of Balkan Beatbox’s Balcumbia was featured by the FADER and Nike in their world cup mixtape series, Pitch Perfect.

Sub Swara’s second album, Triggers (released in November 2010 on Low Motion Records), continues the group’s exploration and blending of different spaces in bass music and draws from a completely unique sound pallet that marries both live (much of the percussion is actually played by the group in addition to other instruments by guest artists) and electronic elements. The aesthetic is not tied to any single genre. It traverses through dubstep, hip hop, and sounds yet to be classified, binding these elements together with a strong melodic center, dancefloor energy and inventive production. Triggers was written as Sub Swara became increasingly live with their performances, having moved away from the traditional DJ set (without losing the intensity and dancefloor weight) and incorporating live drumming, re-composition and improvised sequences throughout their shows.

Whereas the vocal elements in Coup d’Yah were largely ragga-dancehall focused, the vocal collaborations on Triggers live in the realms of hip hop and soul. The album features collaborations with Dead Prez Lyrics Born, Kendra Foster of Parliament Funkadelic and the up and coming hip hop act, Freddie Mills. The instrumental collaborations feature the Afrobeat horns of Antibalas and a host of master session musicians from around the world.

The album was again met with extensive critical acclaim from The FADER, XLR8R, RCRD LBL, The Village Voice, NPR, KEXP and a host of other media tastemakers. It also hit the top 10 in both RPM and Hip Hop charts for CMJ and tracks routinely charted on the Hype Machine.

Sub Swara is currently working a on a slew of new original material and remixes. Look out for remixes for Matisyahu, MNDR, CREEP, Beats Antique and more  in the fall of 2011.

Find out more and grab free music and podcasts at subswara.com

Management: Mammoth Music Group
jaredo@mammothmusicgroup.com
phil@mammothmusicgroup.com
joemccarten@gmail.com

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Russ Liquid is the future-vintage groove-blasting maestro who has stirred the souls and minds of the electronic music world. Renowned for his ingenious compositional approach, this cosmic virtuoso imprints a prophetic musical experience on his audiences. He detonates explosive beatscapes, seamlessly adding flourishes of instrumental color and emotion; all while drawing from an endlessly diverse sonic palette.

WD4D blasts the hinges off genre definitions with his inventive and eclectic style. Not only a knowledgeable producer, but an engaging performer and deejay as well. WD4D was named champion of Seattle’s 2010 Battle of the Mega-Mixes.

When he’s not pushing forward his unique beat-flipping sound, WD4D is supporting the musical community and promoting other artists who blend futuristic hip hop & soul with electronic possibilities. This busy individual is also a resident at the Soulectro monthly (one of Seattle’s most forward-thinking nights of music) w/ deejay’s Sho-Nuph & OC Notes.

 With plenty of initiative and industry savvy to match his sharp deejay & production skills, WD4D is an unstoppable force that brings new music to light- and then sets it on fire!

Shared stages w/ Machinedrum, Pezzner, Lunice, B. Bravo, Slugabed, Daedelus, Onra, Sweatson Klank, and countless other major influences. 

Performance Highlights:
- Low End Theory (LA)
- Beat Geeks (Berlin)
- LavaLava (Budapest)
- Decibel Festivel (SEA)

Dance Floor ignitor, Travis Baron, has been banging out techno's best for well over a decade now. Inspired by local Seattle Techno jocks back in the late 90's, Travis started throwing one offs and club nights around town winning huge accolades. Those early days helped to define his own sound. Buying vinyl every payday and building an arsenal for over 10 years has paid off big time. Having played alongside techno superfreaks like Kevin Saunderson, Neil Landstrom, Cari Lekebusch, Adam X, Frankie Bones and Woody Mcbride, Travis Baron comes to the decks prepared to slay faces. In 2007 Baron teamed up with Seattle local destroyer M'Chateau to produce the Knightriders Micro Rave Series. Since then Knightriders Inc. has be responsible for producing renowned techno lounge/club nights and the best in underground Seattle Techno entertainment. In an effort to preserve the vinyl format, Travis also produces the NW's premier yearly Vinyl only DJ talent competition "Battle of the Megamix". Other projects include the new KR techno label and "Static Guide", a local zine dedicated to Seattle Culture, Music and Arts. Travis, still to this day, plays 100% vinyl techno sets designed to drop jaws and shake ass. With over a thousand records constantly rotating in and out of his Seattle storage unit you can be sure to experience specially designed and uniquely different sets for every event you find him performing at. 


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