Birrarung Beats - Live at Collideascope

Benji B & Spacek Soundsystem

BBC 1xtra, Deviation, Spacek, London/Sydney

Big respect to the man like Benji B - Radio has been this bwoy's life since his early teens, cutting his teeth as an assistant to Gilles Peterson. Now he steers his weekly 1Xtra radio show 'Deviation' through the uncharted waters of the most twisted club sonics. Considered by many as the DJs DJ, Benji reps for the global underground club scene, searching out the beats that eventually become those well-thumbed future classics in every one's box. And when it comes to DJ sets, he definitely brings the travellin-without-moving vibe, mixing a troo-school selection across all styles, tempos and countries. Pack yo passport. When Benji hooks up with Steve Spacek on decks, efx and microphone, the two link up to deliver a space age version of the classic sound system format with soulful toasting and bass-heavy instrumentals. A purveyor of outer-galactic Soul and leader in the field of zero-gravity seduction soundtracks, Steve Spacek explores soundscapes fueled with a foundation of beautiful Motown-worthy songwriting - whether it manifests in his Blackpocket dubs or a project like his last Space Shift LP incorporating collaborations with Detroit legends past, future and beyond time. Steve and his radio shows always unveil a plethora of cosmic influences, from the sound systems and pirate radios of London, to the psych soul of sunny LA or his new homebase Sydney. Warp factor Infinity, Mr Sulu. Part 2 of this Birrarung Beats session features a live set from Patrick Pulsinger. The Viennese-bred producer has managed to leave his signature warped electronics on just about every style and tempo of dance music. Patrick originally stepped out producing Acid Techno after he moved to NYC to escape the Austrian military service. On returning home, he set up the Cheap label and began releasing his music under his own name as well as guises such as Sluts n Strings, Restaurant Tracks, and the Showroom Recording Series. Weaving together elements from across the spectrum of Detroit Techno, Chicago House, Funk, Jazz, Electro, Soul, HipHop and Disco, Patrick makes tailors from Saville Row green with envy at the ability he has to spin out a masterpiece.