This Saturday sees the launch of new night Our Appreciation Society at the Art School which is shaping up to be a rather epic affair. Set up by Glasgow based record label 3rd Abstract Records, the idea of the night is to showcase some of the finest talent the label has to offer as well as promoting some of the DJ's who the label have their eye on.
To set things off with a considerable doosh, they've enlisted Inverness electro titan and recent label signing Polymath (more on him in a bit), plus Dersonna & Elbodrop to get things moving. We recently caught up with 3rd Abstract main man and OAS promoter Stu Gilmour to discuss tomorrow night's impending messiness and the label at large:
S: So, on Saturday night 3rd Abstract Records launch new night ‘Our Appreciation Society’ at the Art School with Polymath, Dersonna and Elbodrop. What inspired you to start the night and what do you think will make you stand out from Glasgow’s already thriving club scene?
Stu: That's exactly it, I wanted to be a part of the buzzing scene that is happening at the moment. I felt that with running the label, the best way to showcase our artists would be to get them in front of some avid clubbers. We plan to transform the nights into surround sound, and with our visuals guys, create a unique and exciting experience for anyone who comes down. Hopefully this will leave a lasting impression with people and keep them coming back each month.
S: With 3rd Abstract Records you describe yourself as offering high quality electronic music and one of the first labels in the world to offer ‘3Dnrecordings’. What type of artists can we expect to hear on 3rd Abstract and can you explain a little about the idea behind 3D recordings?
Stu: The 3D recordings is something we can offer to the artists to create a unique package. It is basically the next step up from surround sound and the way technology is going, might well be the start of something huge. As a lover of all things electronic, I would like to host as wide a range as possible of electronic styles. At the moment we have plenty of great techno and electro signed to the label, but I plan to have many more exciting styles in the future.
S: You recently signed Polymath’s Volta EP to 3rd Abstract and obviously you have him playing at the OAS launch party, what is it about Polymath that first attracted the label to him and what can we expect from his set at the Art School?
Stu: I expect a completely wild, booze-fuelled set from Polymath, and it is that which originally attracted me to his music. He already had support from several Radio 1 DJs and having only been producing for little over a year, he had a great sense of professionalism and knowledge. There will be some heavy electro tracks flying around at the launch, and I imagine the crowd will be left somewhat stunned after the set.
S: Returning to Saturday’s launch party, do you intend on making it a monthly event with regular guests from 3rd Abstract and if so what can we look forward to in the future from Our Appreciation Society?
Stu: Yes, we have already booked Our Appreciation Society for November and we have a great line up for that. Local techno hero Hans Bouffmyhre will be there, along with our very own Dersonna, another great young producer with big things ahead, and DiScEtRo who will provide some variation on the night with his own spin on some great electro tracks. The nights will continue into 2011, with the previously mentioned surround sound club nights starting around March/April. In the long run, I aim to turn Our Appreciation Society into a brand of its own and keep fans coming each and every month.
S: Finally, who should we be listening out for in the coming months from 3rd Abstract or indeed other producers you might have an eye on from across Scotland? The label has obviously got off to a fantastic start, so we’re very excited to hear about future releases!
Stu: We recently signed Feliz Plastico from Glasgow, who's personality and atmospheric electro will add another dimension to the label, as well as EP's on they're way from Alex Modigliani from Naples, and MetanoiaX from Munich. We plan to utilise these signings to spread the club night over Europe,and to get some cheeky wee holidays out of the trips ;)
WHAT: Our Appreciation Society @ The Art School
WHO: Polymath, Dersonna & Elbodrop
WHERE: Glasgow School Of Art, Renfrew St
WHEN: Sat 23rd Oct, 11-3am
TAX: £4/6
VISUALS: Broadcastr
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118702434846269
Headlining the night will be Polymath, who after only a year of producing has found himself being played by the likes of Kissy Sell Out & Jaymo & Andy George on Radio 1. Think big, energy-ridden electro laced with pulsating techno and you'll get an idea of the type of full-force bass-bludgeoning on offer here. He has a forthcoming EP on 3rd Abstract called 'Volta' scheduled for release on Nov 1st and to put it bluntly, it's like being shot in the face with a sandblaster. Check a sneak preview of the EP here:
Polymath - Volta
Polymath - Golava
Polymath - 9000
Polymath also provided our twenty minute mix of Mash Up Madness on our Subcity show on Wednesday night, cop an earful here (starts at 1hr 34Mins):
Polymath on Subcity
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