Future Friction - August 2006

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28|08|06

Wolverhampton based DJ-V stepped into the the world of producing approx 4 years ago. DJ-V is most renowned for producing music from a DrumÌý'n' Bass tip, however in recent times his sound has moved more to the leftfield side of electronica. DJ-V's musical influences stem from a variety of different artists, ranging from The Asian-Dub Foundation and Juttla to Massive Attack and Radio Head. IfÌýDJ-V was to describe his music in one word it would be 'experimental'.

21|08|06

West London based Temple are Ranj Dhani (Vocals),Tom Huelin (Guitar), Sarb Malda (Drums) and Zaki Khan (Bass). Formed in 2004, they've since gone on to play Glastonbury 2005, receive radio airplay, were flown over to Jersey by Real Jersey Records to record their soon to be released EP, 'Lemon Tree'. They've completed a nationwide tour and played the City Showcase in London this year. They describe their soundÌýas sleazy, infectious and diverse. TheÌýfour of them have been gigging relentlessly and have developed a blistering live act.

14|08|06

Welsh born Nish EzayÌýsees himself as an Asian influenced Hip Hop producer and songwriter. He's been in the game for a few years and has been busy setting up his own independent record label '3 Style'. Having already performed a warm-up set for US rappers Mobb Depp and other G-Unit membersÌýat a gig inÌýCardiff and starting toÌýproduce musicÌýfor new artists. Nish has already attracted the attention fromÌýlabels both national and internationally.

07|08|06

Hailing from Bradford, Amarik Singh started creating music during the Electronic Punk Era whilstÌýplaying in various bands.ÌýIt's onlyÌýin the last few years that AmarikÌýhas got back into creating music and experimenting with Bhangra and Electronic Music. With his main influences coming from the Psychedelic Era.ÌýProducer AmarikÌýcreates his sound by playing his own instruments including the Guitar, DrumÌýand the Bass.ÌýAt the moment he is working on his solo project 'Quantum Soup'.