Alex B If there is a spare minute in Alex B's life, it is spent in the studio working on music. Although he is classically trained on violin and an array of other instruments, he is best known as the outstanding bass player and guiding force behind Pnuma Trio, the live electronic band that in just one year played over 220 shows all around the world after breaking onto the scene to immediate acclaim and success.

As a solo artist, his use of a dizzying mixture of analog hardware and newer digital technology give him a signature sound that is difficult to pin down to just one (or two or three) genres. Layers and layers of synthesizer, bass and enticing effects are laid over broken hip-hop and down-tempo inspired beats to create rich textures with a jazz undercurrent.

The lush and dynamic quality of his music is a product of the time and care put into every element. Alex B takes sound design to the level of intricate craftsmanship, where every detail is scrutinized and refined.

With an interesting sound that is versatile yet reigned in, it's not surprising that Alex B has been invited to share a stage with a diverse and accomplished group of artists including Prefuse 73, Flying Lotus, Telefon Tel Aviv, STS9, Nosaj Thing and Glitch Mob. Alex also adds an impressive component to performances by Lipp Service, the live project of producer Eliot Lipp, and Pnuma PA, where his production really shines.

His new found exposure has made him an in-demand remixer, collaborator, and solo performer, but most of all Alex B is a gear head and studio fiend. He never tires of experimenting with new devices or software programs, and left to his own accord, would probably never step outside the studio except to play a live show. His wide-reaching grasp of instrumentation and music equipment make him adaptable to fit a lot of bills. Adeptly switching from introspective head nodding to dance floor freak-outs with similar skill and enthusiasm, he maintains a certain appeal and resourcefulness as an artist.

Benga Imagine the first club you ever get into is, as you step inside, in the process of changing the face of urban music? Imagine you’re only 14 at the time, yet you’re already a producer. Well, Croydon dubstep star Benga doesn’t have to imagine: that is his life. Age 14 the afro-haired producer went to his first club, Forward>> at London’s now defunct Velvet Rooms, the night widely acknowledged for founding the bassy UK garage hybrid, dubstep. Having put in years of graft, Benga, now age 21, is a leading light in the rising global dubstep movement alongside his childhood friend, Skream. This year he drops his debut album proper for Tempa, provisionally entitled “Diary of an Afro Warrior,” after the mighty mane that sprouts from his head. “If I cut my afro off, I’d have to start again musically,” laughs Benga. Aside from the best haircut in dubstep, Benga has a lot to be happy about. At 15 he released his debut 12” “Skank/Dose” on one of dubstep’s founding imprints, Big Apple. A&Red by one of the most influential DJs in dubstep, DJ Hatcha, the label was run out of the Croydon shop of the same name, the hangout for much of the early pioneers and future stars such as Artwork, Horsepower, Hatcha, Chef, Plastician and Skream.

Dubconscious Since DubConscious’ inception in 2002, this dub reggae collective out of Athens, GA has created and maintained their place on the cusp of solution-based philosophy, social and environmental awareness, and the evolution of today's music. They are dedicated to spreading the word on sustainability, unity, and a greater understanding of the human experience through their music, their distinctive line of organic merchandise, and through being involved with such organizations as Rock the Earth, Wiser Earth, Hands On Atlanta, and Sustainable Waves. DubConscious often perform on solar stages and at festivals that support conscious and sustainable practices, and are committed to their own mantra of being the change they wish to see in the world. Their unique blend of dub, reggae, and afrobeat pays homage to such musical pioneers as Burning Spear, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Fela Kuti, and King Tubby and has been labeled as "music for the subconscious". DubConscious also successfully transcend their respective genres, as they often incorporate elements of r&b, hip hop, rock, spoken word, and electronica, making them a favorite amongst a diverse and rapidly growing fan base.

Djunya Joseph.Jr, also known as, DJUNYA is an eclectic producer focusing on the heavy tones of the British influenced DUBSTEP genre. DJUNYA passionately started composing his music at a very young age. He continued to pursue his love for all types of music by studying drums and keyboards. Over the years DJUNYA has played with various live bands and worked on dub/beat projects across the United States. DJUNYA then began to DJ DRUM and BASS heavily in 1999. He was quickly noticed for his ability to program and cut mixes. His producing skills have been captivating listeners for a decade, and he has continued to move dance floors DJ'ing his Dubbed-out blend of BASS HEAVY BEATS... DJUNYA has been noticed internationally for DJ'ing sets on various internet & FM radio stations. He has also performed at various Music & Film Festivals.

Joe Nice One of the first dj's in America to begin experimenting with dubstep, Baltimore’s Joe Nice has played a key role in helping the genre reach  critical mass on a global scale.  Originally a Baltimore club dj, this self-described “dubstep immigrant” displays an on-stage enthusiasm for the music that's contagious - his crowds go off the chain at every show

Spooky Paul D. Miller is a conceptual artist, writer, and musician working in New York. His written work has appeared in The Village Voice, The Source, Artforum, Raygun, Rap Pages, Paper Magazine, and a host of other periodicals. Miller’s first collection of essays, Rhythm Science, was published by MIT Press in April 2004, and was included in several year-end lists of the best books of 2004, including the Guardian (UK) and Publishers Weekly. In 2005, Sound Unbound, an anthology of writings on sound art and multi-media by contemporary cultural theorists will follow Rhythm Science.

Miller’s work as a media artist has appeared in a wide variety of contexts such as the Whitney Biennial; The Venice Biennial for Architecture (year 2000); the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany; Kunsthalle, Vienna; The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and many other museums and galleries. His 2004 solo show at the Paula Cooper Gallery in New York, Path Is Prologue, echoed his live music/theater/film performance, “DJ Spooky’s Rebirth of A Nation, which ran simultaneously at the Lincoln Center Festival after premieres in Vienna and at Spoleto USA in Charleston, SC and continues to tour globally.

But even with all this, Miller is most well known under the moniker of his "constructed persona" as “DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid". Miller has recorded a huge volume of music and has collaborated a wide variety of musicians and composers such as Iannis Xenakis, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Butch Morris, Kool Keith a.k.a. Doctor Octagon, Pierre Boulez, Killa Priest from Wu-Tang Clan, Steve Reich, Yoko Ono and Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth among many others. He also composed and recorded the music score for the Cannes and Sundance Award winning film Slam, starring critically acclaimed poet Saul Williams.

Starkey PJ Geissinger has been performing as Starkey for only four years and has already garnered International attention for his energetic live/dj performances and original sound. Starkey is co-owner of Slit Jockey Records and a member of the Seclusiasis and TROUBLE AND BASS crews. In 2005, Starkey won both the North American and Mid-Atlantic Laptop Battles, in Seattle and Washington D.C. respectively. He was also featured in the Philadelphia City Paper’s 2005 Spring Music Issue and awarded the Choice Award for “Best UK Grime DJ in Philly” along with Dev79. Following this success stateside Starkey was selected by Vex’d as one of seven new DJs for Radio 1’s MARY ANNE HOBBS’ dubstep elite ‘generation bass’ and was the only non-UK DJ to be chosen. Following up his 2006 debut on Werk Discs,“Local Headlines”, Starkey’s latest album “Ephemeral Exhibits” came out in November 2008 on the world famous “PLANET MU” label to much adulation. In the past 2 years, Starkey has had a string of vinyl, cd and digital releases on labels such as Peace-Off/Ruff (France), Nonclassical (UK), Dead Homies (US), Starksound/Rag&Bone (UK), Offshore (US) and LoDubs (US), Zombydub (UK), and Dress 2 Sweat (UK), for whom he has recorded under the new pseudonym “moves!”.

Sub Swara Drawing from the most ancient of musical traditions as well as the most cutting edge modern soundscapes, Sub Swara has already become one of New York's hottest monthly club nights since its inception in August 2005 at the Sullivan Room. The name itself represents these converging sonic lineages - Swara being the tonal center of Indian music and Sub representing the bass-fueled dance floor energy provided by the backbone of midtempo, breakbeat, UK grime, glitch, and drum n bass aesthetics. At the core of the night lies the Sub Swara Live Set, which has become a highly sought after act both in New York and worldwide. Sub Swara residents, Dhruva, Sunder, Haj, and Pictureman create a genre-defying palate of morphing tempos and imagery, with intricate sonic conversations between decks and percussion, all interlaced with original tracks and an undeniable dance floor appeal. The SS crew will be dropping a host of new original tracks, DJ mixes and video material in 2006.