Six years after we first brought Koan Sound to Exeter we are massively hyped to announce their return for what is set to be one of our biggest events to date. Since their last visit, this Bristol based duo of producers has shot to international stardom with a plethora of releases on well known labels, including Inspected and the US based Owsla records. Known for their bass-heavy sets that infuse elements of Dubstep, Glitch:) -Hop and Neuro beats, their unique take on the Bristol sound has seen the pair headline at festivals around the globe, such as Shambala, Enchanted Forest, Glastonbury, and are set to play main stage at BoomTown Fair this year.
“Convention is shape-shifted into new life by the koan–an impenetrable concept, crafted for use in Buddhist meditation. The same methodology is precisely what can always be expected of music duo KOAN Sound ... Broadcast on several releases by Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint, alongside the UK’s Inspected Records, the group’s output showcases the vast range of musical territories they inhabit. Be it the formative techy weight renovating established dance music structures on their first releases from hometown labels in Bristol, the mutated brutality of their mid- tempo constructions or even the cinematic journeys through orchestral expanses, revealed on their 2013 Sanctuary EP members Jim Bastow and Will Weeks distinguish themselves across genres with inspired creativity, meticulous production finesse and emphatic mastership of groove. Their infamous funk infused formulations (perhaps most prevalent on their Funk Blaster EP) thrill audiences and DJs the world over frequently synthesizing live instrumentation a residual quality of their earliest days as a live band, with their vital and emblematic production. These renowned characteristics have not only informed a number of acclaimed remix conquests for artists such as Ed Sheeran and Kasabian but also serve to make us evermore mindful of this duo’s compelling evolution.”
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Subindex - Glitch / Neuro set [OneLion]
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Sidiculous - Drum & Bass [OLS/Rinseout]
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Juicy Pocket b2b Sam Jeps - Neuro / Glitch [Re:Sound]
Kasus - Ragga / Bass [Exit/HID]
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