Loving Dubstep in America

[BonerJams04]

I'm in Iowa, so I feel you

[computerface]

In Michigan, pretty much everyone around here thinks that dubstep = Skrillex and shitty youtube remixes.

Tried introducing this one guy to dubstep - made him a mix of Skream, Distance, Mala, Burial - said it sounded like "ambient music" and that Mt. Eden was way better.

I don't introduce people to dubstep anymore.

[RightOnTime27]

where in the midwest? theres a group of people in the chicago area sputting good stuff out

Mind clarifying? I'm right around that area

talk to this guy http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32807366
i had some shit runnin in the northwest part of the state but our main venue went under and I haven't been able to find a new one. Tornado is involved with everything actually happening in the city

[Carlzagan]

i live in california=brostep

dying for UKG and real dubstep friends

[Moardekhi]

im movin my ass on out to london as soon as i can

[kaiten]

where in the midwest? theres a group of people in the chicago area sputting good stuff out

cincinnati crew does it proper, as well

Big ups Dan

[Today]

In Michigan, pretty much everyone around here thinks that dubstep = Skrillex and shitty youtube remixes.

Tried introducing this one guy to dubstep - made him a mix of Skream, Distance, Mala, Burial - said it sounded like "ambient music" and that Mt. Eden was way better.

I don't introduce people to dubstep anymore.

this

[MIDI-Chlorian]

It sucks that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind, but music changes... Most of the dubstep that I like that is coming out today still is very bass heavy, its just they layered a mid range synth over top of it . Yes its different than the traditional dubstep, but its still Dubstep to me its just the 2nd wave.. Thats what I love about dubstep its still a new genre and people are coming up with new sounds all the time.

I first heard dubstep in 2004 but never really got into it until now. I was always into DnB and Elecro house so i guess thats why I like the 2nd wave of dubstep so much.

[TheTornado]

Chicago stand up! Slow going, but we're building out here... out to Detroit as well, Deka, Calico, et al - those guys are pushing the sound.

[leyenda]

It sucks that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind, but music changes...

How do you mean exactly? You do realise there's many other styles and offshoots from the traditional dubstep other than the midrange stuff. Why does listening to them mean that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind?

[eul]

In Michigan, pretty much everyone around here thinks that dubstep = Skrillex and shitty youtube remixes.

Tried introducing this one guy to dubstep - made him a mix of Skream, Distance, Mala, Burial - said it sounded like "ambient music" and that Mt. Eden was way better.

I don't introduce people to dubstep anymore.

this

If you're from Michigan you should be familiar with DatsWotsUP https://www.facebook.com/datswotsup

they've brought in: Machinedrum, Truth (twice), Noah D (twice), Appleblim, Hatcha, N-Type, Africa HiTech, Silkie, Tunnidge, and loads of other quality acts.

[SCope13]

I'm in Iowa, so I feel you

Nebraska here. I feel your pain.

[MIDI-Chlorian]

It sucks that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind, but music changes...

How do you mean exactly? You do realise there's many other styles and offshoots from the traditional dubstep other than the midrange stuff. Why does listening to them mean that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind?

From what i've gathered a lot of people that liked the original don't like anything but the original, but I could be wrong. It feels like I'm going trough the motions I did when I first started listening to DnB.. The purists and elitists seem to look down upon anything but what they think is good. I'm not saying all the people that liked the original dubstep are elitists but It just seems a lot of people i meet are, I guess I have bad luck.

[TheTornado]

This is what we're up against in Chicago... a prominent promotion group called "Bass Kitchen" linked to this review. Try not to cringe too hard.

http://crowdnoize.com/2012/01/review-do ... nto-grime/

Then there's this guy, who gets booked in Chicago on the regular saying this on FB...

Person's Status: CHICAGO TALENT BUYERS: PLASTICIAN, COKI, KRYPTIC MINDS, CYRUS b2b J KENZO, PHAELEH, DARKSIDE, COMPA, MC's CRAZY D & TOAST... <---- LET'S GET ON THIS LEVEL.

Anonymous Chicago DJ's reply: that's all snooze music. do not want

[_cheef_]

Yeah it's shit round here, so I just throw my own shows and it's good music all night. problem solved.

[Today]

From what i've gathered a lot of people that liked the original don't like anything but the original, but I could be wrong. It feels like I'm going trough the motions I did when I first started listening to DnB.. The purists and elitists seem to look down upon anything but what they think is good. I'm not saying all the people that liked the original dubstep are elitists but It just seems a lot of people i meet are, I guess I have bad luck.

i guess you do, bc actual dubstep fans usually aren't purists or elitists. They're just upset by trends that lead up to people like Sonny moore being called a "Founding father of dubstep", and by listening to the music and watching the scene, could have predicted such misstatements and look on... as nobody is able to do anything to correct them... and the word dubstep suddenly means "super aggressive heavy-metal techno at any tempo/groove, because fuck it... dub motherfucking step, man, Womp!" and has nothing to do with dub, garage, or any real vibe whatsoever.

you don't have to be a purist or elitist to be upset by the complete bastardization of something you like
It isn't about hating on aggy tunes or brostep producers
Just the insane amounts of misinformation and bad taste

I guess my only point is they're not looking down on other music and other people for liking that music, they're looking down on the media's godawful coverage and ignorance... the fact that they didn't cover/totally ignored something really amazing
whose influence is directly responsible for hard electro's rise, widespread coverage and misnomer "dubstep"

[tacospheros]

honestly i don't think this is specifically a midwest thing. I live in the suburbs outside NYC and maybe only a few of my friends are into similar stuff that i'm into. most of them listen to crap, but they're my friends. but i've been accustomed to this since way back. when i want to experience good music i go into the city. you can't expect people in a small town to be up on the hottest newest strand of british EDM

[hdechter]

It sucks that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind, but music changes...

How do you mean exactly? You do realise there's many other styles and offshoots from the traditional dubstep other than the midrange stuff. Why does listening to them mean that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind?

From what i've gathered a lot of people that liked the original don't like anything but the original,but I could be wrong. It feels like I'm going trough the motions I did when I first started listening to DnB.. The purists and elitists seem to look down upon anything but what they think is good. I'm not saying all the people that liked the original dubstep are elitists but It just seems a lot of people i meet are, I guess I have bad luck.

You do realize theres a house subforum on this site, why do you think its there? For shits and giggles? Very few purists and elitists here, most of the ppl here actually like the evolution of their sound and are always eager for new directions, just dont expect them to hop on board for some 15 minute gimmick.

[kaiten]

i guess you do, bc actual dubstep fans usually aren't purists or elitists. They're just upset by trends that lead up to people like Sonny moore being called a "Founding father of dubstep", and by listening to the music and watching the scene, could have predicted such misstatements and look on... as nobody is able to do anything to correct them... and the word dubstep suddenly means "super aggressive heavy-metal techno at any tempo/groove, because fuck it... dub motherfucking step, man, Womp!" and has nothing to do with dub, garage, or any real vibe whatsoever.

you don't have to be a purist or elitist to be upset by the complete bastardization of something you like
It isn't about hating on aggy tunes or brostep producers
Just the insane amounts of misinformation and bad taste

I guess my only point is they're not looking down on other music and other people for liking that music, they're looking down on the media's godawful coverage and ignorance... the fact that they didn't cover/totally ignored something really amazing
whose influence is directly responsible for hard electro's rise, widespread coverage and misnomer "dubstep"

Quite well said, there are a few points in there I might use in future conversations if I'm pressed for my opionion on the subject, which seems to happen at every night I go to anymore.

[wobbles]

It sucks that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind, but music changes...

How do you mean exactly? You do realise there's many other styles and offshoots from the traditional dubstep other than the midrange stuff. Why does listening to them mean that the original dubstep listeners are getting left behind?

From what i've gathered a lot of people that liked the original don't like anything but the original,but I could be wrong. It feels like I'm going trough the motions I did when I first started listening to DnB.. The purists and elitists seem to look down upon anything but what they think is good. I'm not saying all the people that liked the original dubstep are elitists but It just seems a lot of people i meet are, I guess I have bad luck.

You do realize theres a house subforum on this site, why do you think its there? For shits and giggles? Very few purists and elitists here, most of the ppl here actually like the evolution of their sound and are always eager for new directions, just dont expect them to hop on board for some 15 minute gimmick.

This this this. Purist my ass