Soundcrash @ Cargo, London
Presented by Cargo Nightclub

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This July's Soundcrash clubnight at Cargo is more than just an excuse to have a sweaty boogie, it's a celebration of 2 leading London musical talent's album releases, with The Herbaliser's ‘Same as it never was' on K7 records, and Zero dB's ‘Heavy Weight Gringos' on Ninja Tune, as well as a sample of Skwee from Sweden's Rigas Den Andre and Southampton's Part Time Heroes demonstrating their Jazz-funk stylings.

The Herbaliser are all about moving forwards, onwards and upwards. Bonding over a shared love of jazz, funk, rare groove and hip-hop in the early 1990s, West London duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba have evolved with each chapter in their 15-year story. First it was instrumental beats, breaks and samples. Then they added guest rappers and vocalists. Later, as international festival favourites, their line-up swelled into a mini-orchestra with lush arrangements to match.

www.myspace.com/theherbz


As any recording geek knows, zero dB is the optimum level for recording. Yet the duo who have taken this studio jargon as their moniker place no limit on their production other than to flap ears, trigger nods and shake tail feathers wherever and whenever it's played.

Rewind to September 2006, when 'Bongos, Bleeps & Basslines' hits the streets sprinting, hurdling genres and kicking its analogue spikes into the bland face of all who stand in its path. This debut artist album, "Ninja Tune's best release ever" according to Trevor Jackson, had dirty jazz&bassmeisters zero dB propelled overground long enough to tour their bangers and mash it up at parties around the world, before burrowing back underground.

www.myspace.com/zerodbspace


Rigas Den Andre hails from cold Sweden, yet somehow manages to make hot music! At the forefront of quirkily titled new-sub genre Skwee (like dubstep but with more video-game sounds!) Rigas is fast becoming an international favourite, with a set at this year's Sonar festival in Barcelona, followed by a stint at this prestigious Shoreditch venue and one of the hottest nights in London town!

www.myspace.com/102670709


The Part Time Heroes are two undisclosed young musicians currently residing in the leafy suburbs of Southampton. Although their names are not known to the masses, their music soon will be, as this part-time shop assistant and part-time sandwich deliveryman plan to convert their part-time music careers into full-time employment.

With eclectic DJ sets and an exciting live show, things are looking up. Having performed live on the main stage at last year's BIG CHILL festival, rocked London's Cargo and YoYo, Jazz Cafe and KoKo venue's with their 7 piece band, they've also DJ'd at selected spots in Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and further a field in Slovenia and Sweden. In addition to this they've had mixes broadcast on Kiss 101, Ibiza Global Radio, Sonar Radio and recently turned out a superb BBC Maida Vale live session on Gilles 'Worldwide show', earning them TWO nominations at the 2006 GP Worldwide Awards.

Having drawn comparisons to Portishead, St.Germain and even Groove Armada, there is no question that the Heroes debut album is an exciting, eclectic and fresh journey over different tempos, incorporating live instrumentation, deep jazz roots and organic soul nourishing goodness.

www.myspace.com/theparttimeheroes


Left Step Band are a self-styled four-man gentleman's club, who specialise in bringing the aural niceness. A crucial brew of funkin', skankin' jumbogroove jive, positive flows and hooks big enough to land Jaws. The boys are currently banging out their debut LP and are bringing their fearsome live show to Soundcrash!

www.myspace.com/leftstepband



So, in one night you have the chance to sample new music from some of the country's hottest talents, nod your head to some smooth British grooves and go nuts to a totally new form of phonic-sculpture.. SKWEE IS THE FUTURE!!


Live: The Herbaliser + Zero DB + Rigas Den Andre + Part Time Heroes Soundsystem + Left Step Band
Djs: Soundcrash Djs

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