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16 Bit Lolitas + Ben Brown @ SPYBAR – Friday Sept 17, 2010

Ben — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:48:31 +0000

Chicago Loves 16 Bits! Last 2 shows with Ariaan @ SpyBar have been amazing, so no doubt we’ll rock it out for this one.

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16 Bit Lolitas Biography

Peter Kriek and Ariaan Olieroock had been making music on their own for some time before joining forces and becoming 16 Bit Lolitas in 2003. This collaboration quickly produced a wave of releases. Tracks such as The Puppet Show, Destiny, My Lexicon, Stereo Control and the epic Sednaa quickly followed on labels as diverse as Yoshitoshi, Alternative Route , Release, Sadie, Plastic Fantastic, Nu Republic, Armada, Minimal, DK and LMR. They then decided to keep control of most of their material starting their own successful imprint “Bits and Pieces” shooting off club hit after hit. A hectic few years has propelled the boys into the spotlight where their crisp creations have carved out a sound that is both cool and sophisticated. It embraces all that is good about House music.

Peter and Ariaan consistently turn in tight productions that stand out in a crowded market place. Each piece of electronic music is patiently crafted and produced with emotion and care. It’s music that creates atmospheres as well as delivering a killer blow without the need of resorting to overused and obvious gimmicks.

At the end of 2008 the 16 Bit Lolitas released their first ultimate collection of music when they launched the “Live At Warung” mix album series, from Brazil’s ultimate Beach Club on Hope Recordings/Bits and Pieces. It featured upfront underground sounds, handpicked from across the globe to add a shimmer but also featured a large proportion (in fact one whole disc) of their own unreleased material. Why? Well speak to Ariaan about his DJ sets and he’ll tell you that they often write material just for this purpose, more than able to nail the mood required in the studio and then put their money where their mouth is at the club. Many DJs will play some of their own productions but not whole sets of it.

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Matt Darey + Ben Brown @ SPYBAR Friday Aug 27, 2010

Ben — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:38:42 +0000

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Come party with us at Spy on Friday Aug 27th! Matt Darey is headlining & I’ll be on opening duties all evening. Chicago & nearby friends you can simply RSVP on facebook by clicking here and you will be on my guestlist. email me ben@djbenbrown.com

Bio from http://mattdarey.com

Matt has been one of the pioneers of today’s dance scene being a major influence on today’s world class DJ’s. Throughout his 18 year career of producing & writing house, trance, breaks and progressive Matt has sold well over 2 million albums & singles with numerous top 10 & top 20 chart hits. Matt Darey started his musical career back in 1992 when he released his own independent record and soon after signed his first major album deal with Warner Bro’s and Sire Records in NYC. Matt’s productions have been a major influence on many of today’s top DJ’s like Oakenfold, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond and many more. A chameleon of sound, Matt has produced everything from breaks to house to trance and progressive and was responsible for some of the pinnacle tracks and top ten chart hits to come from the scene. Constantly touring the globe Matt is respected as a leading DJ in the scene bringing a truly international & Multi genre flavour to his sets.

His Nocturnal radio show is now one of the worlds biggest specialist dance shows broadcast on 130 FM stations worldwide every week. Matt plays his own unique “Nocturnal” blend of many styles including electro, progressive house, breaks & trance. Matt’s new record label “Nocturnal Global” was launched in November 2009 to release his own projects and collaborations. The label reflects the styles of music played on the Nocturnal radio show, electro, progressive house, breaks & trance. The first few releases have blown up in club land gaining supporrt from all the main players in the industry. Watch the videos.

Matt Darey also has a live band project under his `Urban Astronauts` alias which fuses Indie guitar influences with EDM. Urban Astronauts onMySpace.

Check out the podcast / free weekly DJ mix downloads: http://www.mattdarey.com/v3/nocturnal.html

Also, can’t forget to mention his new live band project Urban Astronauts project and previous great work done under his Li Kwan alias

Ned Shepard + Ben Brown – SPYBAR Chicago Fri July 30, 2010

Ben — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:09:45 +0000

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Ned Shepard - Ben Brown - Boris MD @ Spybar July 30th 2010

Join us at Spybar in Chicago on Friday, July 30 2010 as we welcome DJ/Producer and Harem Records label partner Ned Shepard to Chicago.

NED SHEPARD BIO
As a Producer, DJ, remixer, songwriter, and musician, Ned Shepard has much to offer to the world of electronic music. Playing piano from the early age of 5, Ned has become known for his songwriting touch, crafting songs that stay with you well past the first listen. In the fall of 2000, he met Marcus Bacalis and the two formed Digital Witchcraft. The next three years saw the duo release groundbreaking melodic breakbeat tracks, most notably “Fingerpaint” on Proton Music and The “Snowday” E.P. on Institution Breaks.

In 2002, Ned began working with Sultan, and their first project, entitled “Strange Dimensions”, was released by John Digweed’s Bedrock Breaks label under the name Jiva. Since then the two have released dozens of original productions and remixes on numerous labels across the UK, Europe and North America. In 2006, Ned joined Sultan as a regular artist on Deep Dish’s renowned Yoshitoshi Records with “Connected” and the guitar-laden “Together We Rise,” both included on Sharam’s highly successful “Global Underground 029: Dubai” CD’s, Armin Van Buuren’s State of Trance and Dave Seaman’s Renaissance Masters compliation.

In 2008, Ned and Sultan launched their label, Harem Records, where their original productions continue to top the charts and receive prasie from DJ’s of all different styles around the globe. Ned and Sultan have turned out a string of successful singles including a cover of Olivia Newton John’s 1 hit “Let’s Get Physical,” “Block Party” and the vocal anthem “Jeopardy,” In addition Ned has become in high demand as a remixer, reworking tunes from the likes of Dirty Vegas, Cedric Gervais, Paul Harris & Cevin Fisher, and Second Sun. Ned and Sultan also host Harem Sessions, a radio show which airs quarterly on friskyRadio.

Never one to focus only on club music, Ned co-wrote and produced four tracks for the upcoming debut solo album for renowned vocalist Nadia Ali (formerly of IIO) as well as remixing her first two singles “Crash n Burn” and “Love Story.” In addition, Ned has joined Nadia on tour, as her official opening DJ as well as playing keyboards during the live show. The last two years has seen them play shows across the Middle East, Europe, and South America, from the Arctic Circle to the desert. In addition, Ned continues to DJ in Montreal and around the world, having already played alongside top DJ’s such as Tiesto, Deep Dish, Paul Van Dyk, and Sander Kleinenberg.

Whether it’s behind the decks, in the studio or at a keyboard, Ned is always dedicated to delivering quality music to fans and clubbers around the world.

Video from Ned Shepard + Sultan @ Expo Center in Belgrade – March 2010

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16 Bit Lolitas , Ben Brown and Seneca – Spybar – Chicago -May 28, 2010

Ben — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:17:50 +0000

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16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Brown, Seneca - Spybar Chicago

After an amazing show in August of 2009, 16 Bit Lolitas are coming back with a vengeance to SpyBar on Memorial Day Weekend. Doors at 10pm. Providing support for 16 Bits are Ben Brown & Seneca 10-12:30, 16 Bit Lolitas 12:30-close.

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Recent Tracks/Mixes:

Alex Dolby – Cityshark (16BL remix) by 16Bit Lolitas

Ben Brown Sense.FM 5th Anniversary Guestmix (Feb 2010) by benbrown

Download Tracks from 16 Bit Lolitas

16 Bit Lolitas Tracks on Beatport

Ben Brown Tracks on Beatport

Green Dolphin Live w/ SoS, Ben Brown, Dino G, Wahi – May 1st

Ben — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:57:11 +0000

SOS - Desyn Masiello, Demi, Omid 16B

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Swing Shift & Dino G present
SOS feat. DESYN MASIELLO | OMID 16B | DEMI
Saturday, May 1

SOS (SexOnSubstance)
SexOnSubstance, the collective: a unique holy trinity comprising Omid ‘16B’ Nourizadeh, Demi Hajigeorgiou and Desyn Masiello. High priests of the invisible, poets of the physical and damned good guys, who have been putting the extra extra in extraordinary since they all connected in 2004. Friends drawing inspiration from their rich musical heritage, and direction from their beloved Deeper Substance and Sexonwax music labels, SOS was born of a desire to create synergy. The multifaceted ‘rule of threes’ helps give balance to scores of compositions and also appears to apply in favour of SOS!

Individually, Demi, Desyn Masiello and Omid16B have already excelled in the realms of electronic/house music, however, sometimes three heads beat one, six hands are better then two. With a common goal to move people, the innovative triad exist in an exciting digital era when live remixing, personal edits and inimitable shows all allow for differentiation – and this is where the dazzling SOS trailblazers shine with their icy-hot approach to DJing in the 21st century! Quick to nurture this intoxicating synthesis, SOS was christened and an enthusiastic crowd who assembled at Neighbourhood nightclub in London were amongst the first to experience an SOS experience during the Easter weekend of 2004..

From their infamous boat parties in London & Ibiza, sellout WMC marathon sessions in Miami and an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 (2006) to add to their acclaimed triple disc opus mix for Balance on EQ Recordings in 2008 – Blood, sweat and cheers brought them here, and they united once more in 2010 to form ‘the one that keeps you moving’. Saving souls, one beat at a time. The thermometer of cool that is SOS has been resident at Ministry since 2007. Heating up the main room at a rate of four parties per annum. With SOS, sparks fly and good vibes abound, as they work their wonky voodoo, full of love and energy. Locked tight to a positive feedback loop, their self-religion is inspiring to all, as anybody who experiences their live shows will testify. Indeed, the gods have blessed SOS. So what better a way to baptise Ministry of Sound Club Presents’ first born? Ministering a montage of no less than 28 tracks across CD1, efx ‘n’ loops interlocking ‘n’ a cappellas a-popping, these orgiastic ecclesiastics grab you from the get-go, with a distinctly human touch. With an abundance of synth-funk, progressions blossom in glorious techno-colour, weaving ever closer to the live re-edit. Their wide-screen, cinematic sound traverses space and time. Even going ‘Deep Inside’ a certain Hardrive from the 90s. It’s a range of a mountain of sound, revolving and evolving through the night. Displaying a visionary chemistry, nirvana for the dancefloor. While CD1 paints a vivid picture of what the guys get up to during their Saturday Sessions at the club, CD2 is different. Further illustrating what is a formidable dynamic range, they follow up with another 13 tracks. These grooves are more geared towards home use, ghost dancers, after-parties. Two tracks originate from Omid & Demi, a taste of SOS as a production outfit, honed at their new studio in Parsons Green, South West London, while, naturally, much flows from SexOnWax and Omid solo..

Who knows what the future holds for the trio after this album is launched at Ministry, but you can always bet your last beat on one ethereal trip! The eyes of the world are now focused on SOS and their best is yet to come…

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Ben Brown @ Vision Nightclub – Gig Recap

Ben — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:01:44 +0000

Had a great time at Vision in Chicago on Saturday Night. Here’s a few pics & vids from the show. Tracklist & download of the set might be available later this week.

Ben Brown @ Vision Nightclub courtesy digitallychallenged.net

Tracklist

Download Ben Brown – Live @ Vision Nightclub 1.9.2010

Dan Whelton – Zucker (Ben Brown Remix) Out Today

Ben — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:05:57 +0000

A brand new Ben Brown remix has been released today on Nine Records.The original is a nice piece of stabby, groovey tech house. My remix goes into a bit of big room progressive house with a focus on the low end and builds. Hope you enjoy.

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Matthew Dekay, Ben Brown, Seneca, Nick Stoynoff@ SoundBar – Chicago – 9/11/2009

Ben — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:22:39 +0000

I’ll be performing at Soundbar in Chicago on Friday, September 11th with Matthew Dekay. This is a joint event that is also the celebration of Audio Logic Recordings‘ 2 Year Anniversary, with additional DJ sets from Chicago DJ/producers and Audio Logic Recording Artists Seneca , Nick Stoynoff, and myself.

If you’re in Chicago and would like to get in on my guest list, email info@djbenbrown.com and I will hook you up.

Thanks to all involved with this event:

16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Brown @ Spy Bar Chicago – Aug 7, 2009

Ben — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:16:05 +0000

16 Bit Lolitas – Spy Bar – Chicago

I’m very excited to get on this show with the 16 Bit Lolitas, who have over the past few years have help to mould the sound of modern progressive house. This is also Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago… Spy Bar will be a great spot for lolla afterhours.

Guestlist

Friends and fans and anyone else interested email info@djbenbrown.com or leave a comment on the site here if you’d like to get on the guestlist.

About 16 Bits:

Peter and Ariaan consistently turn in tight productions that stand out in a crowded market place. Chunk after chunk of electronic music that has been patiently crafted and produced with emotion and care. It’s music that creates atmospheres as well as deliver a killer blow without the need of resorting to the overused and obvious.

They now run their own highly successful label ‘Bits and Pieces’, dedicated to releasing their own 16 Bit Lolitas material as well as new projects and collaborations.

Vidoes:
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HiDef 001 Now Available at Best Buy

Ben — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:04:42 +0000

My HiDef dj mix compilation is now available at major retailer Best Buy in select locations around the US. Expect it in major markets (not sure they’ll have them in BFE).

You can also buy it online at Best Buy Here

Or, buy direct from AudioLogicRecordings.Com

Ben Brown | DJ, Music Producer | Chicago, USA » Chicago

16 Bit Lolitas + Ben Brown @ SPYBAR – Friday Sept 17, 2010

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Ned Shepard + Ben Brown – SPYBAR Chicago Fri July 30, 2010

FREE COVER for Ben Brown Fans & Friends – Simply RSVP Here on Faceboo Ned Shepard - Ben Brown - Boris MD @ Spybar July 30th 2010

16 Bit Lolitas , Ben Brown and Seneca – Spybar – Chicago -May 28, 2010

Recent Tracks/Mixes:

Alex Dolby – Cityshark (16BL remix) by 16Bit Lolitas

Download Tracks from 16 Bit Lolitas

Green Dolphin Live w/ SoS, Ben Brown, Dino G, Wahi – May 1st

Ben Brown @ Vision Nightclub – Gig Recap

Dan Whelton – Zucker (Ben Brown Remix) Out Today

Matthew Dekay, Ben Brown, Seneca, Nick Stoynoff@ SoundBar – Chicago – 9/11/2009

16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Brown @ Spy Bar Chicago – Aug 7, 2009

16 Bit Lolitas – Spy Bar – Chicago

Guestlist

HiDef 001 Now Available at Best Buy

FREE COVER for Ben Brown Fans & Friends – Simply RSVP Here on Faceboo

Ned Shepard - Ben Brown - Boris MD @ Spybar July 30th 2010