Dj EVIL
BASSWEIGHT RECORDINGS / STUPID FLY RECORDS / BETAMORPH RECORDINGS
Evil (A.K.A Olie Bassweight) has become a name that has become synonymous with the burgoning New Zealand dubstep scene. His brainchild Bassweight Recordings was launched in 2007 originally a digital label but now releasing vinyl and CDs. Bassweight has been the vehicle for Olie to release the music he thinks needs to be heard and has helped bring New Zealand Dubstep to the world.
Support for the label was immense, and over the last few years, Bassweight has received support from some of the biggest players in the game. Bassweight is home to some of New Zealand's best producers including, Organikismness, Optimus Gryme, Consequence, P Vans & RQ, and international artists such as Helixir, Selfsimilar & Rick Dias to name a few... no doubt proving he has a great ear for good music.
His tight mixing and rudebwoy selections have cemented his place as one of the busiest DJs In New Zealand, having a constant touring schedule playing the Australian and New Zealand Club & Festival circuit. Keeping an emphasis on playing to his surroundings, Olie doesn't like to be put into a box musically - if it sounds good and gets you moving, no doubt he'll play it. Expect diversity within his DJ sets. Olie has played alonside some of the best DJs & producers in their field in the world. He has also had releases on Betamorph and of course Bassweight. Also lookout for forthcoming 12"s on Stupid Fly & Bassweight
Australian Dates:
12TH JUNE // CAIRNS @ WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL 09
19TH JUNE // PERTH @ WATTHZ // THE ROSEMOUNT HOTEL
20TH JUNE // MELBOURNE @ WOBBLE // THE NIGHT OWL
21ST JUNE // MELBOURNE @ BASS HIGH // THE LAUNDRY
