As we know, Glasgow is a truly exceptional party city, every weekend we're spoiled with some of the biggest name's in dance music at some of the best clubs in the world, we're treated to off-the-wall raves in disused warehouses, over-flowing parties in West End flats and we revel in a community which is so tight-knit and welcoming that you ALWAYS find an afterparty. But we perhaps suffer from a hunger to party which can't always be satisfied, so many nights offer that promise of the 'finest Electro, House & Tech' that the sheer volume of such similar propositions mean many usually fall by the wayside in the first few months, unable to compete with the bigger, more established clubs.
It's refreshing then to find a night which offers a cacophony of bass in it's more unrestricted form. Subfriction, launching this Friday at Blackfriar's Basement is bringing you the cheapest, dirtiest skankathon to hit Glasgow's heaving weekends in a long time. Offering up a steaming hot (dub)plate of underground bass and served by some of the most talented local DJ's and producers going, Subfriction is bringing you nothing but the filthiest Garage, Dubstep, Grime & Bashment.
Born out of a love for underground UK Bass and a passion for igniting dancefloor devastation, the Subfriction guys realise that running a club night is now more than just offering the same residents every month so expect a healthy roster of G-Town talent on a monthly basis. This Friday sees the likes of All Caps Radio, Kid Robotik, Sub Terrain and Floyd on the bill, all vying to move your feet and turn up the heat. Check out the Subfriction podcast below, a recent mix and one of our favourite Kid Robotik cuts 'Exit'.
Subfriction Launch Night Podcast by Subfriction
FADED:PROMOMIXXX by Kid Robotik
Exit by Kid Robotik
We also recently caught up with Kid Robotik to hear more about the Subfriction launch & their bass-driven motives...
S: Ok, so Subfriction launches this Friday at Blackfriars basement, let’s firstly talk about the concept behind the night. What sort of vibe, music and energy can we expect and what motivated you to start it?
KR: "Basically the idea we had was to put local dj's on with some big names for some exposure. At the moment we're concentrating on pushing the deeper side of dubstep, with a twist of modern garage and general UK Bass music. The night was originally started by a friend of my girlfriend, and I started out as a resident. After the night fell on it's arse I just kinda took the name and ran with it. Since getting my brother Conor involved, the idea of Subfriction has became so much more than it was. He brought in the idea of having all flyers designed by local artists and visuals done by local media students. These ideas are still in work but they are looking like they will be ready to go by the 3rd night."
S: You’ve enlisted a number of talented DJ’s for the launch and there seems to be a prominent theme of low-end distortion & heavy bass! What should we expect from each performer and what do you think they’ll bring to the night?
KR: "Awww man, for the launch we just had to get one of the All Caps boys involved. I've been mates with Matt (Acto) for a while now, we used to make a few tracks together. At the moment the boys are really making moves, so getting him on board was just a must (and his sets are outstanding, blending soo many genres in such a short time). Then we came to Skinny Rufftracks. Every set I've seen the lad play left my jaw tickling my toes. I love his passion when he plays, the way he just throws himself into the music is inspiring, to dj's and the listeners. It's good to see someone so passionate about the revival of smooth basslines and funky breaks. Basically, what you can expect from the launch from these lads is a fusion of old post garage dubstep and some vocal housey grooves."
S: Being a Dubstep producer yourself, what do you think about the current scene in Glasgow? Do you feel it’s represented well or do you feel it’s still to really announce itself on the club circuit?
KR: "There's not really a scene at all in Glasgow to be honest, its pretty dry. Well, I play more Jump Up dubstep and it seems all the Dubstep heads in Glasgow are too "old school" to pay attention to it. I was a drum n bass kid so i go for harder drums and bigger basslines. The scene in Edinburgh is big at the moment, and i think its brilliant, but its long overdue in Glasgow. I'm sick of techno, house, techno, house, techno, house everywhere i go, i think its about time people put all those pills there dropping to good use and burn off that energy throwing your arms and legs about to some fat subs!"
S: Your own productions have been garnering some quite positive attention recently, for people that might not have heard yet how would you describe your sound and what do you have planned for 2011?
KR: "My sound? It's like the product of too much weed, too much time, and not enough samples to keep making hip hop haha. I like to bass my tunes around sub and repetitive drum loops and synth lines. Lately I've been moving in some new directions, into a more garagey zone really. BUT, I've been making some shit I've been keeping quiet but seeing as its Synth I'll spill the beans. In 2011 expect to hear Kid Robotik push out some Electro, Drum n Bass and Uk Funky as well as the usual heavy dubstep and deep garage. Also look out for my first release on Massive Music in a month or two!!"
S: Finally, what would you describe as your ultimate vision for Subfriction? I know it’s early days but do you see yourself being a dedicated supporter of local talent or making some outside bookings over the coming months?
KR: To be honest i think we may have already planned the ultimate vision, all we need is the funds. So if you tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend to come to Subfriction, buy some cd's and t - shirts, you might just see two big names in the dubstep scene at the moment on the same stage, first time in Glasgow for both of them ;) I wont name drop but all i can say is, it's gonna be big.
There waiting on the money, we're waiting on you ;)
WHAT: Subfriction Launch Party
WHO: Kid Robotik, Acto (All Caps), Rufftrax (Subterrain), Floyd (Bangers & Mash Up)
WHERE: Blackfriar's Basement, 36 Bell St, Merchant City
WHEN: 11-3am // Fri 14th January
TAX: £4
VISUALS: Diana Edwards
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148531198529527
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