Magnetic Man at Sub Club, a story.

[ekidd91]

mmm I suppose. Guess everyone just has different expectations & tastes.

[icanicant]

I think they were disappointing. Really stop and start. Light show was ok and at times the live show thing was good but I don't think it was better than seeing someone dj.

[beatsalad]

I had on a RinseFM tee

More importantly ... where did you buy this?!

[Wolverine]

I had on a RinseFM tee

More importantly ... where did you buy this?!

http://bleep.com/index.php?page=stock_d ... easeid=314

[ekidd91]

Keep meaning to get a Rinse shirt. Anyone notice the Rinse skin on Katy B's drummer's kick? That was pretty cool.

[Pedro Sánchez]

What is with all this t-shirt talk on the forum atm?

[say_whut]

Where's the story? thought this was gonna have some twisted sinister end. don't ever apply for a role as a journalist Say Whut. haha

ok lol

[djnoface]

Enjoyed djing at this, the crowd were unbelievably hype! the sound was incredible as always at the subclub. it was mag man's choice of venue! top blokes!

[say_whut]

Enjoyed djing at this, the crowd were unbelievably hype! the sound was incredible as always at the subclub. it was mag man's choice of venue! top blokes!

You played the classics! Went nuts when Midnight Request Line came on

[djnoface]

yeah man place went mental for that track. i played from old to new to unreleased, but the classics went down the best!!

[ekidd91]

Aye Noface, you played some crackin shit. I'd never heard Request Line out. In fact I'd never heard In For The Kill out either, was a treat man

[djnoface]

Aye Noface, you played some crackin shit. I'd never heard Request Line out. In fact I'd never heard In For The Kill out either, was a treat man

thanks man, yeah i played for the crowd that night mainly. place was goin off!!!

[drlego]

So, I saw them last night at Sub Club. Only complaint was it finished earlier than I'd expected, other than that it was a fucking brilliant night. Here we go.

We get to Sub Club, and are in the queue, Benga swags past and NOBODY says anything, so I shout "Benga!" He turns, nods while grinning. Couldn't really believe the queue (about 30 odd people long) didn't recognise the man... Anyways, get to the front of the queue, he passes again. He grins at me, shakes my hand. I am suitably shaken, I have never really been that close to a musician/artist I admire and am a fan of.

*skip to Magnetic Man set*

The place is suitably packed, and it is sweltering hot. They come on, with an ominous vocal speaking and MAD building up in the back ground. It drops. It goes mental. Sub Club system is insanely bassy but yet crisp. The Bug is a standout - you all know how heavy that track is. They played a lot of their own stuff, but I did recognise one or two new Skream tunes. Rollin' Kicks VIP was played and that got a really good response, better than I had assumed. Katy B came out again (her earlier, 20 ish minute set was OK, her tracks get very bland after the 1 minute mark I'm afraid) and performed Perfect Stranger, she does have one hell of a voice on her. This was supposed to be the final track. The usual cheers of "ONE MORE TUNE ONE MORE TUNE!" erupted, and very quickly evolved into "TEN MORE TUNES TEN MORE TUNES!" Everyone is waiting to see what happens next. Skream, Benga and Artwork are looking back and forth at each other, snippets of kicks, snares and basslines are heard. Or felt, rather. Then they drop the track I was waiting all night for - Corner of a Dark Room. OH MY SHIT. This tune more than any showed the capabilities of Sub Clubs system. As well as being my current favourite track of the moment, this was just incredible. The crowd went shit ape, everyone was jumping, hands up in the air - gun fingers, the works.

The fire alarm goes of and not so much chaos ensued, surprisingly. I lost my token for my jacket and after much confusion we went round the back to try our luck. I see Artwork chilling by the car with equipment and crew folk. I wasn't letting this one pass. I walked up and managed to get a photo. He is such a sound, down to earth guy. I think he just appreciated the fact I had on a RinseFM tee and was telling him my favourite tracks of the set - Rollin' Kicks and Corner of a Dark Room. "You seem to know your stuff mate" we chatted for about 5 or so minutes, I must have been stinking of sweat and wanted my jacket. I told him the jacket situation and he ran up to one of the club staff. Nothing could be done, appreciate the concern though. An actual legend.

We are waiting outside the club for a lift, still a bit shocked we got a picture with Artwork. The man that took the photo walks past, this time with Benga, Skream and Artwork. He pulls them back to us, I was proper starstruck at this point. Skream didn't say much I guess, but Benga was sound. Telling me his next album is out in March, and I was saying I liked his album. He asked if I'd come to their next show. "More than likely, mate."

What a night.

Glad I could take the photo buddy. The night was outstanding, hope you and your girlfriend got your jackets back.

[say_whut]

Aye we got our jackets, eventually! Can I just say a massive thanks for taking the time to get the whole group for photos. Massively appreciated, I am huge fans of their individual and group material. Was a special night for sure

[drlego]

Yeah it was a great night for everyone. The crowd in Glasgow was amazing, especially singing along to Getting nowhere.

Hope to get a booking to play there some day