NASHVILLE |DT: AUGUST 28, 2012
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/JOHN OCHOA
MSO
DATSIK’S
FIREPOWER RECORDS
NATIONAL U.S. TOUR LAUNCHES THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
VENUES ANNOUNED
VIEW “VORTEX” PREVIEW AT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKUqUnfmJIU
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Photo Credit: V Squared Labs |
Information on all cities and venues of the FIREPOWER RECORDS Tour–helmed by North American dubstep pioneer DATSIK and featuring various special guests and FIREPOWER label mates, DELTA HEAVY, TERRAVITA, BARE NOIZE, XKR, GETTER and AFK—is out now as the tour launches this week on Thursday, August 30 in Denver. Tickets for all shows are available now at http://fanclub.missiontix.com/datsik/
The FIREPOWER Tour features the unveiling of the one-of-a-kind “Vortex” DJ performance booth with groundbreaking, real-time 3D-mapping technology that will push the evolution of custom visuals and mind-altering effects. The combination of DATSIK’s dark, dirty dubstep and “Vortex” creator V Squared Labs cutting-edge technology will be a marriage of mind-blowing sounds and visuals that cannot be missed. Details were revealed via Billboard.com yesterday. “I was mulling over ideas and came up with this really cool concept…like a massive vortex, with all the visuals spiraling inward towards me,” DATSIKm who recently tried the technology out during tour rehearsals in Los Angeles, explained to Billboard.com’s Gary Graff. “It’s really trippy. It looks like I’m floating in the middle of this concoction.” The images are projected both from in front and from behind, he adds, which makes the presentation “look seamless, really unlike anything I’ve ever done before. I basically wanted to make the trippiest possible thing I could, and this is the idea that came to mind.” (Read more at: http://www.billboard.com/news/datsik-spirals-dj-will-tour-in-a-vortex-1007900952.story#/news/datsik-spirals-dj-will-tour-in-a-vortex-1007900952.story)
The “Vortex” is a full-fledged 3D-mapping experience combining a loose narrative with themes of space, optical art, machines, robots and firepower integrated into a digital drapery of stunning animation.. The visuals will be delivered by V Squared Labs’ self-designed Epic Prime 3D-mapping video server. The experience visual art content package is designed to be employed at the hands of a VJ who will create a unique experience for each performance. Using the Akai APC 40 and an apple iPad as control surfaces, VJ Jesse Nikette will perform live along with DATSIK. Virkhaus’ “Vortex” will immerse DATSIK inside wild, audio-reactive visual art, while beaming light out towards the audience. It should evoke feelings of falling, inertia and dark psychedelia.
A preview can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKUqUnfmJIU
The FIREPOWER Tour is also amping up the audio experience with an additional 50,000 watts courtesy of Canada’s PK Sound, whose credits include Skrillex’s Mothership and Full Flex Tours, the X Tour with Excision and other live experiences with Bassnectar, Z-Trip, De La Soul and many more. Together with the Vortex, the FIREPOWER Tour is coming out full guns blazing.
Follow www.firepowertour.com for updates.
Look for DATSIK and the FIREPOWER RECORDS tour in these cities:
***Indicates non-FIREPOWER tour date.
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| Thu | 8/30 | Denver, CO | Ogden Theatre |
| Sat | 9/1 | New York, NY | Electric Zoo – FESTIVAL*** |
| Sun | 9/2 | San Diego, CA | LED Presents – FESTIVAL*** |
| Tue | 9/4 | Burlington, VT | Higher Ground Ballroom |
| Wed | 9/5 | Albany, NY | Upstate Concert Hall |
| Thu | 9/6 | Worcester, MA | Palladium |
| Fri | 9/7 | Wallingford, CT | The Dome |
| Sat | 9/8 | Baltimore, MD | Soundstage |
| Tue | 9/11 | Richmond, VA | The National |
| Wed | 9/12 | Raleigh, NC | Lincoln Theater |
| Thu | 9/13 | Norfolk, VA | The Norva |
| Fri | 9/14 | Charlotte, NC | Fillmore |
| Sat | 9/15 | Puerto Rico | EDC – FESTIVAL*** |
| Mon | 9/17 | Tallahassee, FL | Coliseum |
| Tue | 9/18 | Jacksonville, FL | Free Bird Live |
| Wed | 9/19 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Revolution |
| Thu | 9/20 | Orlando, FL | Beachum Theatre |
| Fri | 9/21 | Tampa, FL | Amphitheater |
| Sat | 9/22 | Gainesville, FL | The Vault |
| Sun | 9/23 | Mobile, AL | Soul Kitchen |
| Mon | 9/24 | Baton Rouge, LA | Varsity Theater |
| Wed | 9/26 | Knoxville, TN | Valarium |
| Thu | 9/27 | Columbus, OH | Bluestone |
| Fri | 9/28 | Indianapolis, IN | Egyptian Room |
| Sat | 9/29 | Chicago, IL | Congress Theater |
| Sun | 9/30 | Cleveland, OH | House of Blues |
| Mon | 10/1 | Buffalo, NY | Town Ballroom |
| Wed | 10/3 | Syracuse, NY | Westcott Theater |
| Thu | 10/4 | Covington, KY | Madison Theater |
| Fri | 10/5 | Detroit, MI | Royal Oak Theater |
| Sat | 10/6 | Minneapolis, MN | Skyway Theatre |
| Mon | 10/8 | Tulsa, OK | Cain’s Ballroom |
| Tue | 10/9 | Austin, TX | Emo’s East |
| Thu | 10/11 | College Station, TX | Graham’s Nightclub |
| Fri | 10/12 | Dallas, TX | Lizard Lounge |
| Sat | 10/13 | Houston, TX | Stereo Live |
| Sun | 10/14 | Lubbock, TX | Cactus Courtyard |
| Tue | 10/16 | Tucson, AZ | Club Congress |
| Fri | 10/19 | Los Angeles, CA | Avalon |
| Sat | 10/20 | Santa Ana, CA | Yost Theater |
| Thu | 10/25 | Santa Barbara, CA | Casa De La Raza |
| Fri | 10/26 | San Francisco, CA | Live 105 Spook Fest – FESTIVAL*** |
| Tue | 10/30 | Lincoln, NE | Bourbon Theatre |
| Wed | 10/31 | Kansas City, MO | Midland Theater |
| Thu | 11/1 | Iowa City, IA | Blue Moose |
| Sat | 11/3 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant |
| Mon | 11/5 | Chico, CA | Senator Theater |
| Tue | 11/6 | Reno, NV | Knitting Factory |
| Wed | 11/7 | Eugene, OR | McDonald Theater |
| Thu | 11/8 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theatre |
| Fri | 11/9 | Seattle, WA | Showbox Solo |
| Sat | 11/10 | Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory |
| Mon | 11/12 | Boise, ID | Knitting Factory |
| Tue | 11/13 | Missoula, MT | Wilma Theater |
*More dates TBA
About DATSIK and FIREPOWER RECORDS:
For DATSIK, FIREPOWER stands out as an extension of his revered and applauded musical persona. “I come from the dark, hip hop-influenced side of dubstep, and I’m trying to create a haven for that style,” he explains. “There are all of these incredible young producers on the rise. I want to elevate them and promote them. If I’m playing a track in my set, I’m likely to sign it and release it. Those are my guidelines, and FIREPOWER‘s dance floor ammunition is my contribution to the EDM world.” DATSIK‘s specialty is wrecking the dance floor. Barely out of high school, the Canadian artist and producer inked a deal with Excision’s Rottun Recordings. He released a series of successful singles and EPs and rose to prominence as a leader of the underground dubstep scene in North America. After collaborating with the legendary Korn on The Path of Totality, he toured the U.S. with the group. Then, 2012 saw him release his proper full-length debut, Vitamin D, via Dim Mak Records and featuring the epic single “Evilution” [Featuring Jonathan Davis of Korn & Infected Mushroom]. However, founding a label has always been part of his plan. FIREPOWER began formally contributing to that landscape with the release of AFK & Hizzleguy‘s 10-song EP, Full Clip. Unveiled in February 2012 on iTunes and Beatport, the collection solidified FIREPOWER as an explosive force to be reckoned with. Shortly after, the second signing Getter dropped the razor sharp Psycho EP. Other acts that make up the roster include Barron, Rekoil, Terravita, The Frim and DATSIK himself. With tours planned under the label banner and more music on the horizon, they’re well on their way to domination. Either duck and cover or storm the gates with them.
www.datsik.ca
www.facebook.com/djdatsik
www.twitter.com/datsik
www.soundcloud.com/datsik
www.myspace.com/djdatsik
www.youtube.com/officialdatsik
Press Releases:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/datsik1/
www.firepowerrecords.com
www.firepowertour.com
www.facebook.com/firepowerrecords
www.twitter.com/firepowerrecs
www.beatport.com/label/firepower/24439
www.soundcloud.com/firepowerrecs
Press Releases:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/firepower/
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For more information on DATSIK and/or FIREPOWER RECORDS, contact:
MSO 818 380 0400
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa x231 (Tour), jochoa@msopr.com
