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rekorder wrote:Did you not notice the distinct lack of clothing?

I'm no sexist thank you very much.

i am no fan of women marketing themselves in the industry by prancing around without their clothes on, trust me. it's one of my biggest pet peeves EVER (and pet peeves is a weak word for how i feel about it). but the automatic assumption that a woman who markets herself that way is talentless BECAUSE of that, i have a problem with as well.

keep in mind the reason women do this shit is because they are working in a music industry set up by men and populated with male fans. and that industry and fanbase rewards them for doing shit like this, even as it derides them for playing the game. but while many talentless attention-seekers have used this marketing method, that does not automatically mean that every woman who does it has no talent. it just means they are taking advantage of a system that has paid off for some before them, even if i personally feel that route may garner success but sadly, little respect.

so basically my only issue with your comment, is that ultimately, it is reductionist and not framed with an eye to the bigger picture. doesn't mean i think you are a horrible sexist pig or anything. and it doesn't mean i agree with her...ahem...wardrobe choice. i think what she is doing is problematic (immeasurably so), but i refuse to demonize her using an equally problematic (and sexist) framework to reduce the choices women have to some messed up geek version of the madonna/whore either.

rekorder wrote:Did you not notice the distinct lack of clothing?

if anything surely its bit of health hazard catch yer nipples on the platter or something!

Luckily i dont have saggy man breasts or any desire to dj naked

More importantly are any of these competition winners playin dubstep?

No offence just i'd rather see more chat about the scottish dubstep scene in the main forum

Its good to see you've got dubstep room. I'm always surprised that edinburgh only really has one regular night Volume. Despite having big d&b scene always thought burgh heads would go more for step. Yet glasgow with barely any d&b, generally has a lot more happenin dubstep-wise.

stanton wrote:What is Scottish Drum and Bass actually?

Its like regular drum and bass, except you get glassed, called a fanny-heid and bought a whisky.

Also it rains more.

sapphic_beats wrote:

rekorder wrote:Did you not notice the distinct lack of clothing?

I'm no sexist thank you very much.

i am no fan of women marketing themselves in the industry by prancing around without their clothes on, trust me. it's one of my biggest pet peeves EVER (and pet peeves is a weak word for how i feel about it). but the automatic assumption that a woman who markets herself that way is talentless BECAUSE of that, i have a problem with as well.

keep in mind the reason women do this shit is because they are working in a music industry set up by men and populated with male fans. and that industry and fanbase rewards them for doing shit like this, even as it derides them for playing the game. but while many talentless attention-seekers have used this marketing method, that does not automatically mean that every woman who does it has no talent. it just means they are taking advantage of a system that has paid off for some before them, even if i personally feel that route may garner success but sadly, little respect.

so basically my only issue with your comment, is that ultimately, it is reductionist and not framed with an eye to the bigger picture. doesn't mean i think you are a horrible sexist pig or anything. and it doesn't mean i agree with her...ahem...wardrobe choice. i think what she is doing is problematic (immeasurably so), but i refuse to demonize her using an equally problematic (and sexist) framework to reduce the choices women have to some messed up geek version of the madonna/whore either.

I agree with you, and apologise.

I do reserve the right to make ill thought out comments that aren't framed with an eye to the bigger picture though

rekorder wrote:

sapphic_beats wrote:

rekorder wrote:Did you not notice the distinct lack of clothing?

I'm no sexist thank you very much.

i am no fan of women marketing themselves in the industry by prancing around without their clothes on, trust me. it's one of my biggest pet peeves EVER (and pet peeves is a weak word for how i feel about it). but the automatic assumption that a woman who markets herself that way is talentless BECAUSE of that, i have a problem with as well.

keep in mind the reason women do this shit is because they are working in a music industry set up by men and populated with male fans. and that industry and fanbase rewards them for doing shit like this, even as it derides them for playing the game. but while many talentless attention-seekers have used this marketing method, that does not automatically mean that every woman who does it has no talent. it just means they are taking advantage of a system that has paid off for some before them, even if i personally feel that route may garner success but sadly, little respect.

so basically my only issue with your comment, is that ultimately, it is reductionist and not framed with an eye to the bigger picture. doesn't mean i think you are a horrible sexist pig or anything. and it doesn't mean i agree with her...ahem...wardrobe choice. i think what she is doing is problematic (immeasurably so), but i refuse to demonize her using an equally problematic (and sexist) framework to reduce the choices women have to some messed up geek version of the madonna/whore either.

I agree with you, and apologise.

I do reserve the right to make ill thought out comments that aren't framed with an eye to the bigger picture though

i think we all throw out shallow flippant snarkizm from time to time. this one just brought an issue to the forefront that i actually think about a lot, yanno? nothing wrong with good discussion.

p.s. re:the original post. i do also have to add that my original response to this thread was gonna be that it is total dnb spam on the main forum and i think that is perhaps a no-no.

rekorder wrote: I do reserve the right to make ill thought out comments that aren't framed with an eye to the bigger picture though

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Congratulations to HarKonnen; the forth winner of the VIP DnB mix competition.



A finalist in last years Pangea DJ competition, HarKonnen has previously co-hosted a Sub City show called "Ruin It" and is also a regular guest on Sub City Drum and Bass show "Armed Response".

His current sets include personal re-edits of tracks, and enjoys merging new technology and productions tools with traditional vinyl DJing.

It was a tough decision to choose just four winners and with that in mind congratulations are also due to Retrend; he’ll be warming everyone up in the back room with a dubstep set.



http://www.myspace.com/retrend

Retrend has been playing local DnB gigs in St Andrews and Inverness for the past 5 years, however this will be his first gig with a headliner and his first experience of playing dubstep out. All the more reason to get there early.

Thank you to everyone who sent their mixes in. Watch out for the flyer coming out soon.

Dn'b nights i've been to in edinburgh have almost always been pretty good as dn'b goes, but i'm getting a little tired of it! Wish there was a bigger dubstep scene in scotland!

Anyway, Termite is good. I've seen her play a couple of times and always enjoyed it.
I'd totally make it to this, but i'm going to be down in london at dmz!

Look out for the Street Knowledge flyer being distributed throughout central Scotland from this weekend onwards.

Don't forget to send your orders over for the Street Knowledge T-Shirts.
Each night well have a unique T-Shirt design and therefore each style will be available for a limited time only.

SHE WON COS SHE HAS A BANGIN PAIR OF

HEADPHONES

thank you... i'll be here all week.

If you want to ensure you get your limited edition t-shirt in-time for the night please send your order to me this week.





T-shirts are £12 + P&P, or can be collected on the night.

Article in this month’s The Skinny



and also Knowledge Magazine

Street Knowledge t-shirts (£12) and hoodys (£20) are available to pre-order from myself for collection on the night. These limited edition styles will only be available for a short time so please get your orders in to me ASAP. They come in a wide range of colours (see below)




For those of you that haven't already bought your tickets for the 24th they are available from the following outlets:

Underground Solushun / Ripping Records / Tickets Scotland

Credit Card Bookings: 0870-220-1116

Online Bookings: www.URGoing.to/StreetKnowledge

Tickets are selling fast so I'd advise buying in advance to avoid disappointment at the door.

Make sure you spread the word. This is set to be the Scottish DnB night of the year; one not to be missed.

Set Times for Saturday as follows:

Room 1 (DNB)

CODENINE
10:30PM - 12:00AM

FABIO
12:00AM - 01:30AM

NICKY BLACKMARKET
01:30AM - 03:00AM

with MC DARRISON and MC TROUBLA

Room 2 (Dubstep)

RETREND
10:30PM - 12:00AM

TERMITE & JBOSTRON
BACK-2-BACK
12:00AM - 03:00AM

Room 3 (VIP DNB)

HARKONNEN
10:30PM - 12:00AM

DJ ARCO
12:00AM - 01:00AM

NOFACE
01:00AM - 02:00AM

JANIKA D
02:00AM - 03:00AM


Unfortunately MC Feelman will no longer be joining us due to personal reasons.

Article in this week’s The List



Unfortunately, as much as we’d love to see him playing, Grooverider shan’t be making an appearance as stated by the Metro this week

was probably the best night ive had in scotland ever, quality vibes, some rowdy tunes with some nice rollers too, sound system was awesome, shall definitely be at the next one.
My mate pete was playing in the vip bar up the stairs, was pretty pish that they kept the volume so quiet there but apart from that i couldnt really have asked for a better night!

Biggups Street Knowledge!