Digidol vs Sub:Culture @ Inkspot, Cardiff
Sat 4 Mar
The so-called First Lady of the darkcore or darkstep drum’n’bass scene, Robyn Chaos, would be better titled just President. Over the past 10 years she’s been a huge part of the dark, fast music that evolved out of jungle – like the black metal to jump-up’s ska-punk or liquid’s stoner hip hop (stop me if I’m not making sense anymore). Have a listen to some of her mixes or the artists mentioned if you’re interested in knowing more about this almost gothic, rhythmically intricate subgenre that revels in pitch-black, futuristic intensity.
As founder of the Anger Management agency, Robyn Chaos has managed the producers who’ve defined the sound, including Tech Itch, Panacea and Limewax. As part of Faith In Chaos alongside partner Dylan, Robyn Chaos has been responsible for many important tracks herself too. Beginning as Chaos and Dylan’s wedding reception in 2002, the Therapy Sessions became a weekly event in London’s East End and have ended up taking place in a hundred cities from Ecuador to Russia.
This ritual of darkness and bass will take place in a repurposed church in Splott… just perfect. Joining Robyn Chaos will be a selection of DJs from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen and Devon, playing acid techno, drum and bass and more, with the second room run by the Sub:Culture crew, playing deeper techno sounds to take the edge off.
Tickets: £6/£5. Info: 09 2049 0254