The Four Level are internationally renowned drum and bass producer Pieter K and veteran indie rock singer/songwriter Amy Jacob. Their music, like their partnership is unique and very special.
An unlikely meeting of contrasting artists on opposite sides of the country, the improbable pair were introduced by an internet fan who was fond of Amys rock band at the time (Prosolar Mechanics) and had had been a long time fan and admirer of Pieter, whose discography notes him as one of United States and most prolific and pioneering drum n bass producers in the world. Once connected, Pieter and Amy found that they had similar ideas, wishing to move away from purely electronic, instrumental music and towards something more universal.
The first release was the single Stars from Aircraft, which was recorded as an integral track on Pieters debut album for Breakbeat Science, Everything all the Time. The single shot into numerous top tens that summer, with ample support in Europe and the US, from DJs such as Laurent Garnier and Doc Martin.
Heeding the call for more collaborative work, Pieter and Amy joined forces again, this time to produce a body of intensely personal, finely wrought, tightly crafted songs, borrowing as much from rock, jazz and traditional pop as from drum and bass, techno, and dub. No longer just the work of a producer featuring a vocalist but that of a deeply united group. The Four Level was born and thirteen songs were arranged and mixed in Los Angeles for release on BBS-which would turn out to be their debut album, Stars From Aircraft.
out now - MISSPENT011 Sub - Cerberus EP /w Cycom & ICR remixes
Continuing on with an international agenda, ICR pushes forward with his Misspent Music digital imprint. In the latest installment, the Hungarian label head invites SUB, a cornerstone in the Austrian drumfunk scene, for the eleventh release. SUB's four-track 'Cerberus EP' is a guaranteed adrenaline-fueled journey for all fans of tight, intricate drumwork. "It's the best release on Misspent yet" ~ DJ Flight "A very good release for people who love the original d&b sound." ~ Equinox
coming in may: MISSPENT012 ICR - Feels Like Spring / Tingle Tangle
After Sub's cold, winter release, Misspent 012 is all about uplifting and emotive textures. This colorful and vibrant offering is sure to put smiles on dancers' faces as they open up windows and let the fresh sounds in.
May I present you the latest release on my digital label Misspent Music. MISSPENT003 comes from drum & bass veteran, Outsider member, master of beats and scratch, DJ TRAX from the UK with myself on the remix. For more info and audio please go to: http://www.myspace.com/misspentmusic
I wish I could listen to the audio, but no headphones here, damn!
Really looking forward to the new album. Everything All The Time is an all-time classic for me.
Thanks for the add!
