Riddim & Bruise.....

Our good friends over at Combat Recordings gave me the opportunity to do a mix for their regular Riddim & Bruise show on Sub FM.

Having done a lot of mixes over the years predominantly featuring Cloaks and other 3by3 artists, I decided to do something a little different this time around. The result is a quick selection of some of the artists and labels that inspire me to make and release music. It's all pretty harsh and I think, showcases my influences well. If any of these artists or labels are new to you, get to know and get supporting.

Download the whole show featuring my mix, a live set by Ontal and a selection from Combat-Boss Stormfield, over on the Combat Recordings website here.

Tracklist for my mix as follows:

01 - RE: – Orientalism as a Humanism – Constellation
02 - Greymachine – We are All Fucking Liars (Version) – Hydra Head
03 - Cezary Gapik – #0473 (Tremor) – White Box
04 - Chasing Voices – Acidbathory – Preserved Instincts
05 - The Haxan Cloak – The Growing – Aurora Borealis
06 - Kangding Ray – Fall (Ben Frost Demolition) – Raster Noton
07 - Emptyset – Tangent – Subtext
08 - Mika Vainio – Vandals – Raster Noton
09 - NHK – Mogra – Important
10 - Mr Oizo – 1$44 – F Communications

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Steveby3 

Oyaarss moves to Ad Noiseam.....

Some sad news for 3by3 this week as Oyaarss announces his move to Ad Noiseam.

On the upside, all us fans get to hear his debut full-length "Bads" sooner, with a release planned for March.

Read the story in full here.

We wish Arvids every success with his step up to the mighty Ad Noiseam.

Steveby3

2012: Announcements.....

Welcome back. 2011 was a bit on an uphill struggle for the label but we're now properly back in business and looking forward to 2012 in a massive way. We have big plans this year and there are some very exciting releases coming up so keep your eyes and ears peeled.

In very exciting news, 3by3 is proud to announce the imminent arrival of Justin Broadrick's JK Flesh project to the label catalogue. We're trying our best to not get over excited and announce things too early but we're setting our sites on an April release. Fans of the more brutal side of Justin's music will not be disappointed and anyone attending Roadburn festival will get a sneak preview. Huge thanks to Kev Martin for putting us in touch!

Forthcoming releases due in 2012 also include Oyaarss, Devilman and a very special remix release featuring Altar Of Plagues and Ben Frost!

Stay in touch! Twitter is what we use most frequently but we also have pages on YouTube and Facebook, and you can subscribe to email updates right here on the blog.

Much more news to follow soon.

Steveby3

November update.....

About time for the monthly update methinks.....

Firstly, myself and Carl were very pleased with our Cloaks performance at Supersonic. We put the set together for that show specifically and although not entirely live, it was a real development on our previous DJ style outings. 3by3 LOVE Supersonic and we enjoyed it immensely as usual, here's looking forward to next year.


Secondly, I had planned to get the Oyaarss album out before xmas but we've had to push it back to early 2012 due to funding issues. In the meantime, anyone craving some Oyaarss niceness can check out his mix for Darkfloor's Mantis Radio Broadcast series. For links, tracklist and info, visit the Darkfloor website here.
Many more exciting announcements to come soon including a progress update on the JK Flesh album and a very special collaboration with Altar Of Plagues.


Steveby3

3by3008 | Cloaks - Versions Grain.....

The 3by3 label returns from a long hiatus with a new distribution partner and renewed vigour to unveil its most anticipated release to date, ‘Versions Grain’ – remixes and versions of tracks from Cloaks’ 2009 debut album ‘Versus Grain’, where the label began.

Nine heavyweight industrial workouts featuring contributions from guest remixers Ancient Methods and Legion Of Two, alongside the entire 3by3 roster – JK Flesh (aka Justin Broadrick of Godflesh and Jesu), Dead Fader, Devilman, Oyaarss and Volt Music.

• The inimitable Ancient Methods emerge for the first time on CD, providing a 9-minute slab of industrial Techno bass weight to get folks dancing like they mean it.
• Planet Mu’s Legion Of Two make their first appearance since their 2009 album ‘Riffs’, adding their distinctive sound of live drums and tough electronics.
• New 3by3 signing JK Flesh gets his first label outing. Yet another project from the insanely prolific Justin Broadrick (Godflesh/Jesu/Palesketcher), providing just a taste of what to expect from the forthcoming album.
• Dead Fader return to home listening format following their 2010 debut album ‘Corrupt My Examiner’ and a succession of international live shows.
• Latvian producer Oyaarss puts his unique spin on ‘Sixmenace Two’, promising a lot from his debut full-length, due on 3by3 later this year.
• Also opening their 3by3 account is Devilman, featuring Shige Ishihara (DJ Scotch Egg/Seefeel) and Gorgonn (Dokkebi Q), finally making their release debut.
• Carl Cloaks’ solo project Volt Music also gets a first airing and Cloaks offer up two alternative cuts that didn’t make the album.
  

A killer remix package in its own right but also an excellent step forward for the 3by3 label, providing an indication of things to come from its roster over the next 18 months.


Steveby3

3by3 label relaunch.....

September 2011 represents somewhat of a relaunch for the label where we'll be returning from a long hiatus with renewed vigour and a new distribution partner in SRD. The whole back catalogue will be available again, along with a couple of exciting new releases, due before the end of the year.

First on the agenda is the Versions Grain full length album, a 12” sampler of which was released back in May. Combining versions and remixes of tracks from Cloaks’ 2009 debut, this album features the inimitable Ancient Methods and new 3by3 signing Justin Broadrick (Godflesh/Jesu) under his JK Flesh moniker. A killer remix package in its own right but also an excellent introduction to the breadth of the 3by3 roster, promising big things over the next 18 months.

Myself and Carl are also looking forward to our Cloaks set at Supersonic in October.

If you haven't done so already, go and download the 3by3 label showcase podcast from Electronic Explorations.

More news soon.


Steveby3

3by3 sign with SRD.....

Great news, things are finally on the up.

3by3 are very pleased to announce that we've recently signed a new distribution deal with SRD. All archive releases will be available again soon with production of 3BY3008 beginning as soon as possible.

It's been a bit of a grind over the last few months but we're finally beginning to get re-established. I have high hopes for the new partnership and I think the label has found itself a great home.

More news and updates to follow soon.


Steveby3