Make way, you guys, the Darkroom Army is coming through! From this month onwards, this newly minted range of analogue cameras will be making itself at home at Peek!, one of our choice photographic haunts. With both eyes trained on analogue photography and urban art, Darkroom Army (previously known as Red Army Camera) has a myriad of highly collectible mechanical cameras on offer, each lovingly produced in Singapore and more often than not, covered in street-wise artwork to make for some limited edition goods. And the latest artist to add her touch to a Darkroom Army camera is the very talented Tara McPherson, whose illustrations have graced concert posters for bands like Beck and Modest Mouse, been featured in rags from Spin to Vanity Fair, and compiled in up to three volumes of books. Phew!

Darkroom Army’s launch at Peek! won’t just allow you a touch and a feel of them analogue wares, but also put you in the good company of Tara herself. Besides unveiling the Darkroom Army x Tara McPherson camera, dubbed “Love Blows”, the lady will be giving us a sneak peek of her upcoming book, Bunny In The Moon: The Art of Tara McPherson Volume 3, while inaugurating the Darkroom Army Lecture Series. Her art boutique concept, The Cotton Candy Machine, will also be getting comfy as a popup store on Peek!’sextended retail space on its second floor. Elsewhere, also keep your peepers peeled for Darkroom Army’s resident artist, Phu, whose special collaboration range, “Soviet Rumble”, will see artistic contributions from local urban talents like SBTG, ANTZ, Clogtwo, mindflyer and Z*E*R*O. Every moment here already looks picture-ready, so arm yourself at the Darkroom Army, take aim and shoot straight.

Darkroom Army presents Tara McPherson & The Cotton Candy Machine will be taking place on 18 February from 12 noon till late at Peek!, 36 Armenian Street, #02-04. Tara will also be meeting and greeting fans on 18 February, 3pm to 5pm, and 19 February, 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

The Darkroom Army Lecture Series featuring Tara McPherson will be happening on 19 February, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Tickets to this event cost $10 each (inclusive of light refreshments) and can be got by emailing rsvp@ darkroomarmy.com. Kindly note that the venue for this is no longer The Substation folks! We’ll keep you posted on the new locale soon enough!

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The last time Foo Fighters came here for a show was in 1996 in support of Sonic Youth and those of us that missed that momentous occasion (either through age or bad luck) haven’t really gotten over it in the subsequent 16 years. And even for those that did attend the gig that night, rose-tinted nostalgia has them clamouring for just one more chance to relive that moment. A lot has changed since 1996 – line-up shakeups, ascent to worldwide supremacy and the disappearance of Kurt Cobain’s shadow – but what hasn’t changed is Dave Grohl and company’s ability to cram and rock arenas. You no longer have to wait everlong folks, the alternative legends are finally here.

Foo Fighters pack the Padang on Friday, 2 March 2012 courtesy of Lushington and Chugg. Tickets are S$138 (plus S$3 SISTIC fee) and are available from all SISTIC outlets and online now.

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The beating heart of local college radio lies within the ribcage of NUS’ Radio Pulze and we couldn’t be happier to support the fine on-campus crew. And besides blessing NUS’s airwaves with quality tunes, Radio Pulze is also dedicated to hosting free-of-charge live concerts with their Live Lounge gig series! Their next edition features two homegrown, hard-hitting acts in Page and Thambi K Seaow who promise to deliever blistering headbanging madness. Don’t be too cool for school, Live Lounge is where its at!

Rock out with us at the open-air plaza in Yusof Ishak House (National University Of Singapore) from 8pm to 10.30pm on Thursday, 9 February!

Besides being a purveyor of quality vodka, Grey Goose is also know to be at the forefront of quality music all around the world. Here in Singapore, they’ve been a proud supporter of  the acclaimed Blue Velveteen Sessions at KU DÉ TA, bringing you height of electronic excellence (with the likes of Andy Fletcher and Dave Angel) up in the heights of one of Singapore’s most glamourous rooftop spots. This time they’ve flown in NYC house luminary Cevin Fisher to helm their lofty decks alongside Stephen Day and Norman Chung! So be prepared for yet another sexy and sophisticated night with Blue Velveteen’s highly anticipated 4th session!

Blue Velveteen Sessions with Grey Goose featuring Cevin Fisher happens at KU DÉ TA on Saturday 28 January. Admission is $38 (includes 1 drink).

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Hot on the heels of their catastrophically awesome Dubpocalypse NYE comes yet another huge I ♥ Dubstep night! This one welcomes their newest resident Jean Reiki to their bass army along with special guest DeVille (Senseless Records, UK) and the Qilin-approved d’n’b pioneer Andy Vortex, who’s back from the UK and packing more bass in his cannon than ever. Resident homeboy Jerls will also be holding down the fort along with Syndicate’s own king of dub Darren Dubwise. With a lineup like that, we guarantee another epic bass meltdown folks!

I ♥ Dubstep wobbles Home Club on Saturday 21 January.

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Post-hardcore outfit A Skylit Drive first made a name with 2008’s Wires And The Concept Of Breathing but it wasn’t until their 2009 label debut (released via Fearless Records) Adelphia that commercial success caught up with their talent. The band then unleashed their opus Identity On Fire in 2010, leading to a massive spike in international attention. Lucky for us, Singapore’s next on their hitlist and best of all, the gig comes packaged with Aussie alt-rock standouts For This Cause!

A Skylit Drive hits up TAB on Friday 24 February! Simply write in to grabs@juice.com.sg with your full name, NRIC and contact number to win a pair of tickets to this concert! More info is at www.upsurgeproductions.com.

This Boston duo had one helluva 2011 with two incredible mix-CDs (one alongside Wolf + Lamb) that succinctly showed-off their crate-digging creativity along with a discerning eclecticism founded upon the refreshingly open-minded philosophy that “house wears many hats”. Elyte and Cnyce’s inclusion at #14 on Resident Advisor’s Best DJs of 2011 list was no accident and when these two boundary-pushing DJs step behind Zouk’s decks to unleash their epic grab-bag of house, disco and classics, you’ll know why.

Give your applause to Soul Clap at Zouk on  Friday 20 January.

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What is it about DJs and their masks? From Daft Punk to Deadmau5, we’ve seen our fair share of disguised men behind the decks and the latest to join that list is English producer Aaron Jerome aka SBTRKT (pronounced as subtract). The first thing that catches your eye is the ornate ceremonial tribal mask that he wears during his sets, but it’s the fidgety and gritty sounds stemming from his Midas touch that truly leave an impression. From his astonishing recordings on Ramp and Young Turks to his standout remixes for Goldie and Basement Jaxx, the enigmatic Jerome has been on a roll.

His sound is a mix of his native Britain (UK Funky, 2-step, dubstep) sweetly woven in with more American influences (Chicago house, urban r’n’b) but what you can always count on from SBTRKT’s intricate tapestry are those fluid beats and gorgeous vocal assists from some of the finest singers around such as Roses Gabor and Little Dragon. And that’s just his recorded magic. A live SBTRKT show is a more dynamic beast, thanks to the presence of Sampha on vox, loops and keyboards. We can’t think of a better place than Home Club to host SBTRKT for his debut show here and with a soundsystem as impeccable as theirs, this one will be a treat.

JUICE is proud to be the official magazine for SBTRKT at Home Club.

Now/Live presents SBTRKT at Home Club on Wednesday 25 January. Tickets are $38 (limited early bird), $45 (advance / at the door) and are available at Home Club or via sbtrkt.eventbrite.com. More details available on Facebook.

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Singapore’s played host to a multitude of d’n’b, house, trace, techno and hip hop legends in recent years, but it’s always seemed peculiar that there’s never been many true blue dubstep legends (only Kode9 comes to mind) to grace our shores and decks. Well, that’s all about to change because Zirca’s bringing in not one, but two (!) bona fide UK greats to their stomping grounds. It’s a huge milestone in our club scene and damn, we’re already there.

Skream and Benga are notable for being the godfathers of dubstep in the early-‘00s and their contributions to the UK bass culture has been astronomical. Even at their young age (both are 25), their status as pioneers cannot be overstated, and it’s a testament to their vision that their attempt to carve out a spot in the grime and garage establishment has snowballed into monster-sized proportions. Both are also famed as part of super-trio Magnetic Man (along with Artwork) that’s been revolutionist and in scope and sound. So from the old-school massiveness to the new school magnetism, this show’s undoubtedly going to scorch minds. Strap in!

JUICE is proud to be the official magazine of Skream & Benga at Zirca.

Skream & Benga drops in to drop epicness upon Zirca on Saturday, 13 January. Kiat and Brandon Tay of Syndicate opens.

Best of all, we have 5 pairs of tickets to giveaway to you bassheads. Just email grabs@juice.com.sg with your full name, NRIC and contact number to stand a chance to win!

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www.benga.co.uk

The people of Singapore have spoken and if it’s music they want, it’s music they’ll surely get. So here comes The People’s Party to meet those demands with a two-day extravaganza starring the musical crème of the local, regional and international crop. FYI, the event has been a hit with Hong Kong audiences ever since 2009 when it first descended upon the city, and its debut on these shores will surely have our own party people up in arms.

So make yourself comfortable at the *SCAPE Playspace over this special weekend, where sonic delights await in the form of New Zealand’s leading indie light The Naked & The Famous, pop-inclined goodness by The Jezabels and the psychedelic sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra. And there’s no way we’re missing out on the twin headliners: Bombay Bicycle Club, the UK quartet that’s been amassing props on the strength of its alt-pop, as well as Metronomy, another English export that can already lay claim to three solid LPs (The English Riviera is its newest), one irresistible funk-pop sound and a Mercury Prize nomination. Rounding off The People’s Party bill are of course, our musical pride and joys, PlainSunset, In Each Hand a Cutlass and The
Analog Girl, who’ll be individually charming the audience onto their side. It’s the Party you People have been waiting for, so get to it!

The People’s Party happens from 14 to 15 January at the *SCAPE Playhouse at 2 Orchard Link. Tickets are priced at $108 (for one day) and $178 (for both days) and are now on sale at all SISTIC authorised agents.

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