We caught up with one of Blackpool's budding Dubstep promoters and DJ's Ben Marshall. To find out about Blackpool's growing scene and also what hes got planned in 2010.
EXAMPLE: So Ben youve been into music from a very early age. What were you into before Drum and Bass and Dubstep ?
Ben:i listened to alot of hip hop,trance and house artist's like Big L,NWA, Tiesto and Mario Picotto.
EXAMPLE: how did you get into the bassier frequencies?
Ben:When i heard 'Together' by Logistics. I heard old tape packs from accelerated culture that a friend gave me.
EXAMPLE: You launched your own night "Junkbox" in Blackpool last January. How has its first year gone?
Ben: Junkbox's first year has gone amazingly. After alot of hard work with my Friend 'Electrotrip' who i run it with.it has became a really successfull night and im really excited for next year!
Example: What sort of names have you had down?
Ben:Some names we have had down include..Sappo/Brookes Brothers/Urb N Dub/Navigator(Freestylers) aswell as local support such as Ajay/Luke Ep
Example: How strong is the bass scene in Blackpool?
Ben: The bass scene in blackpool is strong, it is always getting stronger but is very underground which i like. Junkbox and Breakout are the only nights in blackpool but we know how to put on a big BASS party!
Example: You played a residency in Ibiza last summer how was that ?
Ben:I played in Ibiza in the summer which was unreal! i played a residency for 'Prang Ibiza'. i performed at some amazing clubs and boat partys. It was great , the island loves music?
Example: Youv'e performed alongside some big names. Any favourites or interesting stories?
Ben: My personal favorites include Nicky Blackmarket, Brookes Brothers and Danny Bryd. Performing in London was great with Nicky . I played after him with a wicked crowd. The Dj who was playing after me was late or wrecked (not naming anyone) so i got to play for 2hours!
Example: Recently youve turned your hand to productions hows that going and what sort of stuff are you making?
Ben:well i have been producing for 4years now. But with production you are always learning new tricks and it takes a lot of time.Currently im working on a few Liquid Drum & Bass tracks useing Reason 4 and Logic Pro 7. Im hoping to have them realeased on 'Hybrid Records' early next year! so watch out! also i have been producing tech, jacking house with 'Electrotrip' and 'Mjay' its going really well. Expect Big Bass,Crazy Vocals and Good vibes.
Example: So other than hopefully getting some releases in 2010 what else have you got on the cards?
Ben: For 2010 the cards are looking very good. With Junkbox we will be having 12big acts once a month over the year which is exciting . also i plan on Returning to Ibiza for some sun sea and music. haha . Getting gigs's around the UK and Europe and lots of time in the studio.
Example: and finally what tunes can you not live without at the moment and have you got any shouts?
Ben: Sappo-3 times Dope, Sugar Hill-Lenzman,Tropical Funk-XRS,Global Warming- Camo,Rudeboy-Dj Marky shouts to Electrotip,All the Junkbox Family,Decibel,Manchester heads, Example mag, and Everyone who has supported me so far . one love
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