Theirs is a sound forged in London bars, pool halls, live venues, and sweaty messes in Fabric’s 3rd room. It’s the sound of the best house party you never went to, the sound of genres being disregarded and records being fucked with in unnatural ways. The sound of phatplastic.
Shealan Forshaw & Chris Brackley have known each other for as long as they can remember. If you ask them where they grew up you'll probably get the vague answer "near Brighton...", but dig a little deeper and you'll discover they actually come from Bognor Regis, their own dirty little secret. In Bognor they eschewed the popular youth past times of binge drinking and petty crime to concentrate on a shared love of music, which eventually led to a weekly residency in Bognor's only reputable night club, legendary sweatbox Gators, a favourite haunt for DJs like Harvey and a young Terry Francis. After a series of successful ventures in club promotion and commercial radio, the two decided Bognor just wasn't big enough for the plans they were hatching and decided to head for the gold paved streets of old London town.
Immediately feeling at home amongst the bars and clubs London had to offer, they set to work spreading the phatplastic gospel. Covering a multitude of bases, from raw 70's funk to jump-up jungle via old-school hip-hop, the boys show a healthy disinterest in trend-hopping and style trappings. Name-checking artists like Aim, Jazzy Jeff and Steinski as inspiration, they're never afraid to drop a forgotten classic or undiscovered gem, as long as it's got the all-important 'funk factor'.
"It's all about having fun" says Shealan. "It's usually the girls that get it first and then the boys follow. We have no musical boundaries when it comes to genre, it's just a case of playing records that are going to make people shake their arses and grin like idiots. We even pride ourselves on dancing as much behind the decks as the people on the floor!"
A technology-minded pair, phatplastic are not shy when it comes to playing a variety of their own re-edits, cut-ups and remixes, bringing a unique presence to the party that extends beyond simply playing the same old records in a different order.
"We spend a lot of time producing re-edits and mashups in the studio, sometimes specifically for a certain gig. About a year ago we discovered Serato Scratch which has totally changed the way we play. We can now finish a track 10mins before the taxi arrives to pick us up for a gig, and an hour later be scratching with it on vinyl in a crowded club. It's technology sent from heaven!"
It’s this ability to keep things interesting which has given the boys a chance to spin regularly at such diverse venues as Herbal, Rhythm Factory, Turnmills and Elbow Rooms. Shealan has also played twice at Fabric for their birthday celebrations, as part of the Fabric All-Stars. With gigs coming in thick and fast, this year is set to be the boys phattest ever.
listen to our latest release [BWO027] SAX SECRETS - KLANGFREQUENZ FT YVES LE FRANC supported by Tim Green, Dean Facer, Paul Loraine, Tony Rodriguez, Igor Marijuan, Kiko Martinez and many more!! Sambuca surely shows more the deep, melodic but very stylish side of Deep House music whereas Klangfrequenz' remix of E-Wozz' original track Gwada is a more pumpy and drum orientated display of playful Tech House. Watch out for these tracks, it's a great way to release the warm summer feelings once more before the winter delivers the opposite!
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listen to our latest release BWO024 Roman Londoner EP - Raymundo Rodriguez with support from Nick Warren, Tony Humphries, Anil Chawla, Flip and many more!! Both tracks 'Stanstead Boogie' and 'Ciampino Groove' display with their unique groove structures exactly what Deep House is all about. It's one not to be missed!
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THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS
UK KINGS SPECIAL
9pm-3am FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2009
@ HERBAL, 10-14 KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON E2
MYSTRO / PROFESSOR GREEN / LEWIS PARKER / SPIN DOCTOR
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listen to our latest release BWO021 PRIMAL SCREAM EP - KLANGFREQUENZ on our myspace page. The EP is supported by AXWELL, TOM NOVY, MARK BROWN and many more and displays deep, melodic Tech House with the two tracks 'Primal Scream' and 'Day vs Night'.
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Enjoy,
B&W Orange
THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS J-DILLA "JAY STAY PAID" ALBUM LAUNCH 9pm-3am
FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2009
@ HERBAL, 10-14 KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON E2
DJs on the night: House Shoes, Spin Doctor, Kidkanevil, Jazz T, DJ Rags, Blackbeard
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listen to our latest release BWO019 PING PONG - BALDINO (incl. remixes by Gareth 2Dark & Klangfrequenz) on our myspace page and experience a sensational idea of a ping pong match transformed into minimalistic Techno music. It widely reflects Baldino's creativity. Gareth 2Dark and Klangfrequenz have both been hugely inspired by this idea and added their personal flavour to the remixes.
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Enjoy,
B&W Orange
HousePlanet label was created with the idea of releasing labels' best tracks in a series of compilations.
Houseplanet : Miami Tribute Compilation brings these great and exciting tunes from artists like Olav Basoski, DJ Fist, RPO, Thomas Gold, Dj Rooster & Sammy Peralta, Mario Ochoa, Joy Marquez, Sergio Matina, RED-EYE, and more...
Outstanding House and Progressive cuts that will make a perfect combination on the dance-floor, one to whatch out! Out now in all major online stores!.
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Check out our newest mixtape officially hosted by a Major Artist! Just click the cover to download all the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes for free at www.coast2coastmixtapes.com!
Artists click below to submit your music to be considered for the next Coast 2 Coast Mixtape hosted by a Major Artist!
ON THE REAL: THIS FRIDAY AND THE 3RD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ PLAN B
SPIN THING: EVERY THURSDAY @ BAR RUMBA
THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS: FRIDAY 6TH MARCH AND 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ HERBAL
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The Doctor's Orders @ Herbal, Friday 6th February
J-Dilla Changed My Life @ Cargo, Sunday 15th February
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The Doctor's Orders @ Herbal, Friday 6th February
J-Dilla Changed My Life @ Cargo, Sunday 15th February
Check www. thedoctorsorders. com for info & tickets