You may not have heard much about drum and bass, but if you’re into sweat-worthy sounds that keep you glued to the dancefloor, check out a new quarterly called Detours Drum and Bass.
The inaugural event is Friday, Sept. 1, at Eyedrum. It comes to Atlanta by way of Chanté LaGon, Slo*Mo content director and long-standing supporter of the city’s electronic and soul music scenes.
“I grew up dancing to house music in Chicago where I’m from. When I started going to raves in the late 90s, that’s when I first discovered drum and bass,” she says. “I love it so much, and this is my chance to move from a consumer of the culture to a creator and curator.”
Detours Drum and Bass is a quarterly series that brings together distinctive DJs from locations as diverse as the line-up. For all those on the dancefloor as well as the artists behind the decks, Detours Drum and Bass is the vibe that you’re at the right place, at the right time, with the right people.
The DJs featured for the Fall Edition of Detours Drum and Bass are:
Toyacoyah – Proper Chicago / Tao of Amen / Siren Project
Hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, where soul and industry intersect, Toyacoyah’s first love was jazzy, soulful drum and bass. An avid record collector who has been DJing since the late ‘90s, she’s expanded her collection into multiple realms of bass. Junglists and those new to the sound will hear a variety of genres in her DJ sets, including electro, breaks, juke, jungle and footwork.
Dinnamugg – Team Rollers
ATL junglist Dinnamugg (aka Jae MajiQ) is a member of Team Rollers, the ground-breaking jungle / drum and bass DJ collective. Discerning listeners will hear influences from Roni Size, LTJ Bukem, Dillinja, Bad Company and Joker Records in his sets, while a few of his current go-to selections include Nia Archives, Conrad Subs, Tim Reaper, Boys Hotel and Top Cat.
TruLyfe – Torch / 404Audio / Atlanta DJ Collective
With a passion for drum and bass that will never burn out, TruLyfe believes that the sound embodies everything there is to enjoy about music, with elements that can be stitched together to create inconceivable landscapes. From his early days on the dancefloor as a house head to his first rave in 1999, his commitment to DJing persevered. With gigs, mixtapes and a connection to the like-minded individuals on 404Audio, he kept the grind going and has massive respect and love for 180 Degrees, Fuze, Torch and the Atlanta DJ Collective.
Detours Drum and Bass aims to provide an elevated electronic music experience. The choice of Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery as the event’s home is purposeful. It’s the “OG” venue of cutting-edge art and music, known for hosting boundary-pushing musicians and artwork. That distinguishes it from your standard nightclub. The DIY ethos of the space is well-established and it garners deep credibility among innovative thinkers and move makers.
It’s also about bridging the gap between those familiar with the drum and bass sound, and those who are newly curious.
Hosting the event on Labor Day weekend – known for House in the Park on Sunday – is a way to introduce good music to good people.
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