NASHVILLE |DT: NOVEMBER 16, 2012
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/MSO
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FIREPOWER RECORDS TO RELEASE
THE FRIM ‘BASSLINE SKANKA’ EP
NOVEMBER 20
20 year-old DJ/producer THE FRIM has been extremely busy both on the road and in the studio lately. Currently deep in the midst of the colossal Firepower Tour across the U.S. with Datsik, he is set to release Bassline Skanka, his debut EP on the label of the same name, on November 20.
The Vermont-based musician has been making music and toying with different genres since his early teens, but it is in the last two years that THE FRIM aka Nicholas Frim has found his calling with dubstep and drumstep production. Friml’s intricate and powerful tracks have already been supported by some of bass music’s biggest names such as Flux Pavilion and Bassnectar, as well as Firepower’s head honcho Datsik himself.
Eponymous opener “Bassline Skanka” doesn’t waste any time in getting down to business. Setting the scene with its eerie piano chords, ticking hi-hats and warped vocals, it quickly spirals out of control as the stomping drums battle it out with a fierce bass drop. Up next, THE FRIM switches things up on “Perfect Score.” Opening in a blare of sirens and crashing percussion, the tightly coiled production delivers a deadly wrecking ball swing. A remix of “Perfect Score” from Firepower label mate Getter also features on the EP, taking it in to new territory with his signature gutteral bass.
“Error” continues to bring the heat with sparse rhythms anchoring the juddering bass line as it rips through the track. The clipped “error” vocal sample becomes a key component in the fabric of the track, creating tension and suspense throughout. Concluding the EP on a different note, “Drop It” ups the speed for a manic drumstep workout. Unleashing a flurry of pounding drums and grimy bass, THE FRIM switches up the tempo half way through, bringing it back down for the second drop as he throws everyone off guard.
Quickly proving himself as a unique and talented producer, the Nor’easter known as THE FRIM is most definitely one to watch.
Pre-order THE FRIM’s Bassline Skanka now at iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bassline-skanka-ep/id576491579
For more information on THE FRIM please visit his sites:
www.soundcloud.com/thefrim
www.facebook.com/thefrim
www.twitter.com/thefrimmusic
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.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 THE FRIM and/or FIREPOWER RECORDS, contact:
MSO 818 380 0400
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
