Who: FreshNerd [Producer/DJ/Label stuff do-er]

From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Los Angeles via London, UK

Bio: Remember that geeky kid you sat next to in high school homeroom? The one who could set your clothes on fire if the sun hit his glasses just right? His name was Keith “Fresh Nerd” Mitchell, and he grew up to be a record producer.

Keith cut his teeth by watching chart-topping artist Busta Rhymes and hit makers’ Cool n Dre work in their natural habitat. The studio became his new classroom. Late night sessions illuminated his path, ultimately leading to collaborations with Sudanese war survivor Emmanuel Jal…. (more)

Who: Juels

From: Torrance, CA

Bio: We came across Juels on one of many sites and had to hit him up for a cassette release. If you like hard kicks and big snares n’ claps over dusty samples sprinkled with synths, then look no further. Juels does a solid job at pushing the boundaries of beat production with his raw sound. He’s one to watch in the coming years…

Releases: 1D-001, 1D-006, 1D-010

Who: kⓘяvy

From: Philippines

Bio: Kirvy is an Artist, Musician, Music Blogger and Observer.

Release: 1D-002

Who: Pig Pen

From: Michigan

Bio: “I use an MPC 2500 and cheap keyboards I find at garage sales and what not.”

Release: 1D-003

Who: Chris△re

From: Philly

Bio: His tracks are based around chopped up, effect heavy samples & field recordings. With the use of vinyl, tapes, synths, samplers, live instruments & software controllers, soulful music that is textural & ever-changing is created…

Release: 1D-004

Who: Handbook

From: York, UK

Bio: Makes Beats.

Release: 1D-005

Who: Lyle Horowitz

From: Queens, NY

Bio: Lyle Horowitz is an American filmmaker, designer and musician.

Release: 1D-008

Who: Timmy Rickard

From: London, UK

Bio: Timmy Rickard is a south London based drummer, composer and producer. Heavily influenced by the 60’s downbeat funk revolution, and equally influenced by the hip hop culture born from that era. Timmy’s writing, production and performance credits include tours of the UK, Europe and Asia, performances on BBC1 and BBC2 and channel 4. airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 6, xfm, BBC 1xtra, BBC London, BBC Wales and Amazing Radio.

Release: 1D-009

Who: side B

From: Fresno, CA

Bio: vinyl + mpc2000xl/60ii + floppies.
(+a few analogue synths, and SPs)
Timing: OFF

Release: 1D-012