My Bloody Valentine 2011 Recap, Pictures and Thanks!

Thanks to everyone that came out to our 8th Annual 'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' party last weekend. We had a blast and it looked like many of you did too! Chris Van Wick was kind enough to take some pictures during the event. Click here to view them all.

Also, Megan Dapper will be putting together a short video documentary soon. In the meantime, here are a few clips that Verse took with his phone. Great shots of the two giant walls of visuals! Check them out here.

A lot of time and energy went into this party and in turn there are many people to thank. First off, a huge thanks to Billy and the FRED Wildlife Refuge for taking a risk on us. It was the first event of it's kind there and we were honored to be a part of it. Second, lots of love to all of our DJs and performers. Everyone brought their A game! That goes for Looptid too, who impressed many with his giant projections on both walls. Special thanks goes out to Jess, Tasha, Cara and the rest of the decorating crew, Joe McLean for setting up the lights/space shaping, SEAF, 4Horseman (for not just performing, but for making jello shots and holding it down at coat check), Starborne Sound, Castle Sex Shop for donations, Sugarcomb Salon and Alisha who worked the Beautification/Gorification Station, ProBooth for the photography booth and all of our amazing volunteers that helped promote, set-up/break down and worked various positions throughout the party. With everyone's support we were able to make some cash for LLAA, celebrate our anniversary with our family/friends and kept the 'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' tradition alive for 8 years running. Thank-you again for not just coming, but for participating! We hope to see you at some of our upcoming events.

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Saturday February 26th - We welcome back The Shameless Social to the Electric Tea Garden (ETG). This fun filled monthly event returns after a brief intro last year at ETG and will be kicked off with a highly anticipated live appearance by !K7/Warp artist Jimmy Edgar. Come early and connect with your Shameless friends and then dance the night away at one of Capitol Hills most intimate venues. With support from Bubblin's Lincolnup (PDX), DJ dAb and Shameless DJs Levi Clark and Joe Bellingham.

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Monday March 21st - The long anticipated Night Slugs tour is finally coming to Seattle! Shameless will be teaming up with Decibel and Car Crash Set to present Bok Bok, Girl Unit, Kingdom and Ceeda at Chop Suey.

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Saturday March 26th - The Shameless Social: Innerflight DJs will be paired up with Shameless DJs and YOU get to vote on the pairings! Cast your vote here...

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Thank you for your support over the years! MUCH LOVE!!

Meet Fred.

This Saturday. Shameless Anniversary Party at the Fred Wildlife Refuge. Sneak peek at the new venue below. Scroll a few blog posts down for more information about the upcoming shenanigans on Feb 12th. Santiago & Bushido will be headlining! Benefit for LifeLong AIDS Alliance. Dress to express!

8TH ANNUAL MY BLOODY VALENTINE IS SHAMELESS!

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FEBRUARY 12TH 2011 @ FRED WILDLIFE REFUGE

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Shameless is proud to present the
8TH ANNUAL MY BLOODY VALENTINE IS SHAMELESS!

Heartbreaker's Hall
Santiago & Bushido (PottyMouth, Cajual Records -CHI)

Amidst the countless DJ’s and producers working in the burgeoning Chicago house scene, Santiago and Bushido stand apart from the rest with their unique blend of tech-tinged house beats and killer remixes that are becoming quite the sought-after commodity. Since teaming up as a production duo in 2003, Chris Santiago and Tim Bush have dropped numerous EP’s and remixes on some of the most well respected labels around including Potty Mouth, Om, Ultra, and have generated a significant following in the process. Their unique sound and flawless DJ sets have helped to establish Santiago & Bushido as one of the premier acts in dance music today.
Their track ‘Head Trick’ was one of the true dance anthems of 2008, a major crossover success receiving play and charting from many of the globe’s top DJ’s such as Moby, DJ Tiesto, Switch, Armin Van Buren, and Diplo. Head Trick was the 1 most downloaded song in January 2008, and the 8 most downloaded of the entire year on Beatport.com, the world’s top online site for electronic music. Santiago & Bushido followed the success of Head Trick with a number of critically acclaimed releases and remixes including a massive remix of Kaskade’s Billboard 1 hit single Move For Me, a reworking of Larry Tee’s Louis Vuitton, and their original single Can’t Be Wrong which has been licensed to numerous complications such as Ministry of Sound. In addition to belting out club tracks Santiago and Bushido have worked with Om recording artist Colette on her artist album “Push” for which they wrote and produced multiple songs including the album’s single, “If,” which was licensed for an episode of Real World for “MTV” and can also be purchased as a ring tone from Verizon.

Having been intimately involved with music his entire, life Bushido picked up his first pair of turntables and sampler on his 16th birthday and immediately went to work mixing, sampling, and cutting up any piece of vinyl he could get his hands on. His carefully crafted DJ sets caught the ears of some of Chicago’s nightlife elite and he soon found himself playing all over the city. Tim spent his days working at Chicago Recording Company, sharing the same recording space with the likes of R.Kelly and Smashing Pumpkins among others. By working alongside some of Chicago’s most well respected engineers at CRC, Bushido honed his engineering and production prowess until opportunity knocked.

While Bushido was mastering his craft, Santiago was working his way up the Chicago’s nightlife hierarchy. Within one year of playing live gigs, he secured a Friday night residency at Zentra Nightclub’s House Arrest, and within a year he would be playing to Chicago’s most musically educated and up-for-it partiers as an exclusive resident at “World’s Best Dance Club”, Smartbar, joining the halls of dance icons that have enjoyed similar slots there (including other current residents Kaskade and Justin Long).

As DJ’s, Santiago & Bushido draw influence from their Chicago house background and apply harder and heavier elements to their sound. Santiago & Bushido are regularly headlining and appearing at some of the best parties in the US and beyond including Avalon in LA, Decibel Festival in Seattle, and Bed in Miami. Recent shows have them playing along side some of the hottest talent around today such as Deadmau5, Crookers, and Kaskade. Their 2009 dates include a multi-city tour in Australia, multiple trips to Europe, and regular gigs in North America.

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http://soundcloud.com/santiago_bushido

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Mozaic (Glimmer of Dope) SF
Kid Hops (Kexp90.3fm/TRUST)


Shameless Residents
Recess & Levi Clark (Shameless)
Adlib (Shameless/POE)
Joe Bellingham (Shameless)


Cupid's Cave (2nd Room of Music)

214 (Touchin Bass/Car Crash Set)
Jen Woolfe (Shameless) SF
Kadeejah Streets (Innerflight) w/ MC Anton Bomb
Moist Towelette & Riff Raff (Anti-Gravity Music)
Blondzie (Happy Days)
All My Friends Are Dead (Las Vegas)


Live visuals by Looptid Visuals

Proceeds to benefit Lifelong Aids Alliance


Performance art assistance provided by Seattle Erotic Arts Festival and The 4 Horseme


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Check out video and pictures from past Shameless V-day events...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlKBAkZMw8
http://simplyshamelesscrew.blogspot....entine-is.html
http://simplyshamelesscrew.blogspot.com/2007/04/obligatory-brave.html

My Bloody Valentine is Shameless #8

My Bloody Valentine is Shameless #7 - Video & Pictures

Thanks to everyone that came out to celebrate Shameless' 7+ year anniversary. So much love!

Video!

Pictures!

Dave Matthew's once again captured some amazing pictures

from our party.

Click here to see them all...

MBViS Promo Video

THE 7th ANNUAL MY BLOODY VALENTINE IS SHAMELESS!!!!!
Friday, February 12th at Chop Suey
The Birthday Party where Valentine's Day meets Halloween

Have we really been at this for 7 years?! Hard to believe that an extra-curricular activity started back in 2003 has become a fully functioned production/promotion/performance collective with an eye for emerging electronic music and arts. This year's celebration features DRUMCELL (LA), J.PHLIP (SF), 214 (SEA) and sets by all of the Shameless residents, RECESS (SEA), MENAMI (SEA), JEN WOOLFE (SF), ROBB GREEN (SF), LEVI CLARK (SEA), ADLIB (SEA) and Shameless' own MC ANTON BOMB (SEA). Heart-shaped pinata smashing at midnight, dress to express!

In the spirit of Shameless' mantra (that is, "keeping it weird"), Joe B and Miles bring it beautifully over the top with this promo video.

Disko Casse showcase @ Decibel Festival featured artist: BRODINSKI

One question I kept asking myself as I listened to Brodinski’s cosmically funky tracks and transcendental DJ mixes: is he really from this world?!

In just two short years, Brodinski has risen to explosive heights so quickly and emphatically. The high quality of his productions and the intensity of his DJ sets have rocked audiences and won universal respect among peers and DJs around the world.

Shameless is very proud to help bring Brodinski to Seattle this Saturday as headliner of our Disko Casse showcase at Chop Suey, as part of the 2009 Decibel Festival in Seattle.

While primarily affiliated with the mighty Boyz Noize and Turbo Recordings, Brodinski has released tracks on other venerable labels such as Fool’s Gold, Kitsune, and Ed Banger since 2007. His debut track Bad Runner was a sensation on many respected music blogs in late 2007, which began the proverbial ball rolling of support from world-renowned DJs and artists such as Soulwax, Switch, and Erol Alkan. Brodinski has also remixed tracks from Bonde de Role, Klaxons, and Adam Sky.

Brodinski’s original productions lean forward to the future without sacrificing visceral, sensual rhythm patterns familiar to all. This approach is best demonstrated in his collaboration with Noob on the recently released track on Turbo Recordings: “Peanuts Club”. Here, the track begins with a driving, bass drum-heavy tribal beat generously drenched in dark yet sexy techno influences. Syncopated basslines, bells, exhaust leaks, and otherworldly industrial loops create an irresistible environment where momentum naturally ebbs and flows – and always satisfies.

Brodinski – Peanuts Club (Original Mix) - zShare

He also demonstrates a flair for dramatic tension on last year’s epic track “Oblivion,” which out of the gate thumps you over with in-your-face snares and kick drums – and eerie, extraterrestrial sounds from every direction. Wear headphones and turn up the bass during a listen of “Oblivion” and by the end of the track, you’ll be completely (and happily) convinced that you’ve had some kind of close encounter.

Brodinski – Oblivion (Noob Remix) – zShare

Both tracks are available for high-quality purchase via Beatport - get them immediately.

Brodinski’s DJ skills are equally impressive, as his track selections in the mix reflect the balance he achieves in his production between earthly rhythmic delights and what the future might have in store.

Brodinski – Smokemashine I (mix)

1. Mihalis Safras - Interafrica
2. Stimming - Short Story
3. Unknown - Se Saber (johnny D Rmx)
4. Daniel Melhlart - Fata Morgana
5. Ilario Naples - Play The Music (Pierce Rmx)
6. Ryan Crosson - Confiteria Del Molino
7. Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner - Tromp It
8. Ilario Alicante - Living Near Africa
9. Roman IV - As Time Goes Bye Bye
10. Mokkasin - Helazerhead (Basti Grub Rmx)
11. The Viewers - Streethorn (Ben Watt Rmx)

The dude’s got tons o’ energy, too! Here are a couple examples:



Here’s a dizzying glimpse into a Brodinski set in Los Angeles, where everyone’s clearly losing their minds:



Needless to say, expect more of the same at Disko Casse this Saturday at Chop Suey!

More information about Brodinski can be found in many places:
Brodinski’s official blog
MySpace
Twitter
last.fm

Brodinski is performing this Saturday, September 26 from 12:30am to 1:45am during the Disko Casse showcase at Chop Suey as part of the 2009 Decibel Festival, brought to you by Shameless and Decibel.

Check out the article in Seattle's The Stranger magazine

Bug in the Bassbin
Time to Go Balls Out

by Donte Parks

With all of the hassle from The Man, it's getting increasingly harder to have fun on the Hill. But until we can elect a more nightlife-supportive administration, we're forced to work around the limitations it presents. Shameless has found a solution that requires neither trekking across the city nor partying in some shady space. Instead, Shameless's newest monthly venture (with the Naha Army) aspires to be a balls-out party, appropriately titled Balls Out, and it's found the right venue for that to occur without any hassles.

"It feels like we're in the movie Footloose," says Shameless's DJ Recess about the current nightlife environment, which has recently seen both Neumo's and Chop Suey under constant scrutiny from law enforcement and liquor control. Shameless's Menami adds, "No one wants to come to a party with cops outside. We're not the only promoters that have had to deal with the draconian noise situation."

To combat that concern, Shameless is throwing Balls Out at Re-bar. Host to Shameless's My Bloody Valentine parties, Re-bar has remained off law enforcement's radar, due in large part to its relatively isolated location. "Re-bar's always been a red-headed stepchild [of a club], but now we can use that to our advantage," says Menami.

Shameless is bringing in more than just a truckload of extra sound for the night. Fourthcity's Kinoko will be curating live art performances for the event, and there's going to be a "hipster dunk tank." Don't worry, it's all in good fun. "It's not about making fun of hipsters; it's about making fun of ourselves. What does 'hipster' even mean these days?" says Recess. For the inauguration of the night, ex-hardcore DJ AC Slater is flying in; he's a rave favorite who's successfully transitioned to more contemporary bassline and electro, a favorite of the Palms Out Sounds blog.

Shameless promoters are optimistic that they'll be able to keep having events on the Hill, like Broken Disco, the collaborative monthly they helped throw at the troubled Chop Suey. "We really want to come back strong with Broken Disco, but in the meantime, we're going to see what we can get away with at Balls Out."
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/...d=636599&ms

BALLS OUT! 08-08-08 @ Rebar

Shameless is returning to the Rebar! It's been a few years, but we've decided to head back to one of our favorite Seattle clubs for a new monthly called Balls Out. One of our favorite producer/DJs will be joining us from NYC to throw down along with local favorites Kadeejah Streets & Schlage. We're teaming up with NAHA Army so expect the unexpected with residents Recess & Naha. Reportedly Levi Clark is putting together a 'dunk the hipster tank' and we'll have Kinoko & Eli Heuer on hand doing live art. Get hyped and come back home to the Rebar in August. We'll even bring in some extra sound to bump the basslines.


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More information coming soon!!

Broken Disco - One Year Anniversary Party!

This has been an amazing club night! Come celebrate with us on Friday. Click the image above for more information...

Also, check out this write up in The Stranger...

Bug in the Bassbin by Donte Parks

Broken Disco Celebrates a Birthday

That must be quite the comfortable rock you've been living under if you've somehow managed to remain ignorant of Broken Disco. In a short 12 months, the night has grown from an ambitious concept to a fixture in Seattle's nightlife, placing a consistent spotlight on local talent while hosting a diverse range of headliners.

The Voltron-esque club night combines the promotional efforts of Decibel, Sensory Effect, Shameless, and Fourthcity—transforming Chop Suey into a destination on second Fridays. Instead of the usual lineup nitpicking, Broken Disco has established itself as a trusted brand, inspiring attendance even with artists who aren't household names, quite the feat with Seattle's fickle audiences.

For Broken Disco's anniversary, the promoters have opted for an all-out party assault, guaranteeing both a sweaty ceiling and noise complaints from Chop Suey's pesky neighbors. They're going big, bringing in a slew of out of towners instead of the usual single headliner, representing a pretty wide swath of the all-inclusive Broken Disco sound. Topping the bill is Tittsworth, the D.C.-area DJ who drops a heavy dose of Baltimore club in his catch-all party-jam sets. Former Laptop Battle champion Starkey comes from Philly, roughed-up beats in tow. Portland's Copy will illustrate the unironic usage of keytar, while Kansas City duo Tactic will kick things off with a set heavy on their own bouncy remixes.

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=552553&ms

Pictures from 'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' #5

In terms of the amount of time and effort so many different people poured into this event, it was incredible. We are so grateful to everyone that came that decided to be a participant rather than just a spectator. That's what this party is all about. There are a ton of people to thank and you all know who you are. Passions and Star Eyes killed it. So did the locals! Much love to the Seattle peeps holding this thing down. You rock!

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PICTURES! (Thanks Dave!)

Plus we'll have live video from the Pinata smashing and some live audio recordings from some of the performers as well coming soon. Check back!

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NAHA & EVA ON C89FM- [Saturday, January 26th]

That's right, two of Seattle's most bad-ass ladies will be playing live/on air in the C89FM studios Saturday the 26th from 10-12pm. Tune in and win tickets to next Friday's MBV#5 Party!
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Here are the party details again...
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The 5th Annual...
'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' party
Friday February 1st

The trouble started back in February of 2004 when Shameless hosted its Saturday night weekly at the Alibi Room. Rather than fall victim to the annual Hallmark holiday the crew turned Valentine's Day upside down by literally wearing their heart on their sleeve. Costumes were encouraged, make-up was generously applied and a raucous anti-Valentine's Day party has ensued each February since.

This year the 5th annual 'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' grows in size and yet remains underground. The two room, all night party takes place under Interstate 5 at Hengst Studios. With Brooklyn's Trouble & Bass crew mates flying into Seattle for an exclusive appearance, a star studded local DJ line-up and a fashion show by Hot Shit Design, the cold month of February will heat up for this one night.

Passions (Trouble & Bass, Kitsune) returns to Seattle with a live set after his smashing debut at Broken Disco last year. Star Eyes (Trouble & Bass, XLR8R) joins him, returning to the west coast where she started DJing over 15 years ago. She regularly played with local veterans Eva & Naha who are also on the bill. Add to the mix a live breaks set by Novatron & Shapeshifter plus DJ sets by members of Shameless, Club Pop, Innerflight, Naha Army and Fourthcity and you have yourself an underground party that will be talked about for months.

However, with all of the great music lined up, the 5th annual event is more about people getting dressed up for 'Halloween in February' and taking a 'tongue in cheek' attitude towards the mid month holiday. To assist there will be a beautification/gorification station on hand to help everyone get festive. Hot Shit Design will be presenting a fashion show early on and there are rumors of another heart shaped pinata being present again this year. Watch out for hipsters, sex toys, old school heads, singles, sheep, ravers, heavy bass, lovers, burners, and goths...

See you on February 1st!!

'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' #5

Hengst Studios
1506 Franklin Ave. E.
Seattle, WA
9pm-5am, 21+, $12 at door
Fashion show is scheduled for 11pm (subject to change)
Pictures from last year: www.flickr.com/photos/davematthews/sets/72157594528312146/
Video from last year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlKBAkZMw8

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www.simplyshameless.com or www.myspace.com/shamelessinseattle.

PASSIONS Live! (NYC) [Trouble & Bass, Kitsune]
Passions was formed in the summer of 2006 by Ben Deitz after attending a rave in Berlin. While Ben is the only band member who will reveal his name and face, each member of Passions brings a unique history to the band; from Deitz's being mentored by a former member of Snap in high school, to another band mate's experiences in the the early 80's LA punk scene and with Chaos Magick. All of Passions however, share a love of dance music, from 90's hardcore, to electro-house, to grime and anything in between. Recently, all of these styles came together on Kitsune's 2007 release entitled "Emergency". Some know Ben as Mathhead. Others know him as Passions. For this year's Shameless party, Passions will deliver a specially crafted live set. Those that caught him performing at Broken Disco II for his Seattle debut know there will be equal parts disco, grime & bass.
www.troubleandbass.com

Music & Video links:
Passions live at Smash and Crunch [Liars Club Sept 21st 2007]:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52BhbQSz-FI
Passions - Emergency (Kitsune):
http://www.zshare.net/audio/4867499e7921bf/

STAR EYES DJ (NYC) [Trouble & Bass, Syrup Girls]
Star Eyes is one half of the Syrup Girls and part of the raucous Trouble & Bass crew from NYC. Although she's active in NYC's music scene as a music editor for XLR8R, her 15+ years of experience behind the decks takes her back to another generation of DJs. In the mid 90s she was an active Jungle/DnB DJ in San Francisco playing regularly up in Seattle at places like Naf with Eva, Naha and many others. Her self described influences span more than just genres. Breakbeat hardcore. Staying up too late. Siouxsie. Raw spaces/places. Notorious B.I.G. Depeche Mode. Bass in yr face. The Prodigy. Strobe lights. 808s and 909s. Wizards & elves. Maker's Mark. Dubplates. Boots n braces. The quiet storm. Ludacris. NY Times Sunday crossword. Andy C. Paper Rad. Fugazi. Fonts and lettering. Panda hats. White gloves. Love notes. DJ Hype. Jokes jokes jokes. Sharpies. Things that go bang. In other words it sounds like: Underground bass in your face.
www.troubleandbass.com

EVA - DJ [iO Music, Work it Baby!]
Raised in the Seattle area, Eva is considered to be one of the most promising DJ's to emerge from the US. She is in constant demand to perform alongside the worlds top DJs... Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, James Zabiela, Satoshi Tomeii, Adam Freeland, Hybrid and Sander Kleinenberg to name but a few. Her forward-thinking approach, superb A&R sensibility, and cutting-edge style has captured the attention of everyone from Pete Tong, and Felix Da Housecat to James Lavelle. It was Lavelle who gave Eva her first big break, an invitation to play at arguably the best club in the world, Fabric in the UK. Her unique diversity and natural ability to connect with her audience make her a crowd favorite. Eva has headlined the hottest venues across the globe in such destinations as Jakarta Indonesia, Seoul South Korea, Hong Kong, China, LA, San Francisco, Miami, New York and the UK. Not only is Eva an amazing DJ talent, she co-produced the sublime remix of UNKLE's Invasion, with the legendary producer Medway, which features the vocals of Massive Attack's 3D. "Invasion", was featured on James Lavelle's Global Underground Romania album, and received international critical acclaim, as well as high praise from her peers, and music lovers everywhere. For Shameless' 5th annual event, Eva's bringing it back to the underground with a rare set that pushes the boundaries of what electro sounds like today.
http://www.myspace.com/djeva

NAHA - DJ
It's been a long time since NAHA's original crew TRUSKOOL started bringing hardcore legends to Seattle and since then she has carried the flag for hardcore and breakcore in the NW. Add the elements of rap, grime, punk, ragga, and electro and you've got an amalgamation of sounds that has inspired an army. If you like rough and rugged tracks and bass-heavy mash-ups, then pull up those boot straps and grab your helmet because its time to get RAW.
http://www.djnaha.com/

RECESS - DJ Set (Shameless, Broken Disco)
Raised on the industrial, new wave, and pop music of the time, in the late 80's Recess found his second home at the now defunct Club Underground in Seattle's University District. Using these early experiences as a platform, he started collecting records and honing his skills at various clubs around the Northwest; quickly establishing himself as a formidable performer. Recess is the main force behind local collective Shameless (responsible for Broken Disco, Electric Avenue, BootyLIB, the Official Decibel Festival afterparties and numerous other local one offs with artists such as Modeselektor, Drop the Lime, Egyptian Lover, Godfather & Tittsworth) and he continues to turn heads with his unique take on dance music. He's played alongside heavy hitters such as Modeselektor, Green Velvet, Felix Da Housecat, Damian Lazarus, MSTRKRFT, John Tejada, DJ Assault, Ewan Pearson, Smash TV and could quite easily be caught playing electro/discopunk at one club, baile funk/bmore club/ghetto tech at another, or techno/house depending upon the crowd and party. His versatility has led to being nominated in 2006 for the Seattle Weekly's Best Local DJ. Whether it's an afterhours loft space, major club, mountaintop, or random BASSment; Recess consistently brings the sounds and energy to fit any dance party.
http://www.simplyshameless.com

NOVATRON W/ SHAPESHIFTER - Live
A man of peace, a man of truth and a man of some serious fucking wicked voodoo science. Nova blazes on-- from dusty border towns to urban Utopia. Using/abusing the Korg Electribe line of outboard modules, our man brings the electro-breaks solid and deep. His sound is thick and highly danceable. Every performance is an improvised mixture of beats and bass; keeping the flow interesting as well as making the heads happy while they dance. This is not music for sitting back and scratching your chin. It is the dance floor that Nova has engaged and his audience makes it clear that they are grateful for the favor.
Of special note: DJ Shapeshifter will be performing with Nova on the scratch mix, so be ready for dance floor mayhem!!!
http://www.myspace.com/novatron
http://www.myspace.com/djshapeshifter

LEVI CLARK - DJ [Shameless]
Levi's musical background started at an early age and varies among rock, electronica, hip hop, classical, blues and jazz. This up and coming DJ began performing music while still in his early teens. Only having recently begun to perfect his skills behind the decks, Levi Clark has already shared the stage with headliners such as Superstar Keoki, John B & the Institubes crew. Today's focus is trained on electro oriented beats while also diving into breaks and techno. Levi Clark is passionate for all music that is "dirty" and makes people want to dance.
http://www.simplyshameless.com

DANGER - DJ [Spy]
Danger comes from Seattle's old school electronic music scene. Over the past year she has revitalized the underground by throwing her notorious Spy monthlies and DJing throughout the local club scene.
http://www.myspace.com/youareindanger

MENAMI - DJ
Growing up outside St. Louis and NYC, Menami was exposed to many different types of music and developed a strong love for music and dancing at a young age. She eventually wound up in Seattle and later stumbled across Shameless crew late 2004, later becoming the requisite Jill-of-all-trades for the group. She enjoys and collects techno, electro, bass music, tech-house, ghetto tech, dirty club and party music as well as dreamy, domestic downtempo.
http://www.simplyshameless.com/

DRMR. M' - DJ [Fourthcity]
M'Chateau is a local destroyerator with an epitome of excellency, a city's icon to say the least. As member of the FourthCity collective, he has been a leading force in the local Micro-Rave movement, spearheading parties like the infamous now disintegrated Triple Decker Pioneer Square loft series. Going on 4 years behind the decks, M'Chateau's choice in style is stirred with allegiance for Detroit and Germany and unconditional love for Latin and Brazillian music. His sets will please even the most jaded electro-naut.
http://www.myspace.com/strikeharder

GLITTERPANTS - DJ [Club Pop]
Resident DJ of Clup Pop with Colby B, Glitterpants is fast becoming a local favorite. Often playing at Pop Rocks down at Viceroy and various other one offs, we welcome him to a Shameless party for the second time.
http://www.myspace.com/shawnevan

SCHLAGE - DJ [Naha Army]
As Naha's protege with over 10 years of DJ experiencee, Schlage is no stranger to the dirty beats. With ease he can spans genres of drum & bass, breaks, dubstep, electro and all things skanky.
http://www.myspace.com/schlagexxx
PACKY - DJ [Innerflight]
Currently hailing out of Portland, Packy brings an infectious love for music to each of his DJ sets. His technical skill behind the decks are often flawless so he brings the dirty, techy side of house music with ease.
http://www.myspace.com/innerflight
MC ANTON BOMB - HOST [Shameless]
As an MC or gracious host, this year Anton Bomb wears multiple hats. He's always remained first and foremost a crowd motivator.
http://www.simplyshameless.com

VJ KILLING FRENZY
One of the most sought after VJs in the city. He won the first Optic Clash VJ competition and continues to unite the small but growing local VJ scene through various events including Broken Disco.
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NYE Party Pictures

Thanks to everyone that helped make the Robot-Warriors room go off! Check out the pictures below. Dave Matthews captures his first party of 2008

Science Friction NYE Party @ Youngstown
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'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless' party!

Friday Feb. 1st

5th Annual...anti V-day Shameless Trouble

Shameless presents...

The 5th Annual...
'My Bloody Valentine is Shameless'

Friday February 1st @ Hengst Studios

Two Rooms of Music!
Fashion show by 'Hot Shit Design'
Heart shaped pinata smashing at midnight
9PM to 5AM!
21+

****ALL STAR LINE-UP INCLUDING NYC'S "TROUBLE & BASS" CREW MATES....

Passions – live (NYC)
[Trouble & Bass, Kitsune]

Passions was formed in the summer of 2006 by Ben Deitz after attending a rave in Berlin. While Ben is the only band member who will reveal his name and face, each member of Passions brings a unique history to the band; from Deitz's being mentored by a former member of Snap in high school, to other band mate's experiences in the the early 80's LA punk scene and with Chaos Magick. All of Passions, however, share a love of dance music, from 90's hardcore, to electro-house, to grime and anything in between. Recently, all of these styles came together on Kitsune's 2007 release entitled "Emergency". Some know Ben as Mathhead. Others know him as Passions. For this year's Shameless party, Passions will delivered a specially crafted live set. Those that caught him performing at Broken Disco II for his Seattle debut last year know there will be equal parts disco, grime & bass.
www.troubleandbass.com

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Star Eyes – DJ (NYC)
[Trouble & Bass, Syrup Girls]

Star Eyes is one half of the Syrup Girls and part of the raucous Trouble & Bass crew from NYC. Although she's active in NYC's music scene as a music editor for XLR8TR, her 15+ years of experience behind the decks takes her back to another generation of DJs. In the mid 90s she was an active Jungle/DnB DJ in San Francisco playing regularly up in Seattle at places like Naf with Eva, Naha and many others. Her self described influences span more than just genres. Breakbeat hardcore. Staying up too late. Siouxsie. Raw spaces/places. Notorious B.I.G. Depeche Mode. Bass in yr face. The Prodigy. Strobe lights. 808s and 909s. Wizards & elves. Maker's Mark. Dubplates. Boots n braces. The quiet storm. Ludacris. NY Times Sunday crossword. Andy C. Paper Rad. Fugazi. Fonts and lettering. Panda hats. White gloves. Love notes. DJ Hype. Jokes jokes jokes. Sharpies. Things that go bang. In other words, it sounds like: Underground bass in your face.
www.troubleandbass.com

Along with...
Eva – DJ
[Work it Baby]

Raised in the Seattle area, Eva is considered to be one of the most promising DJ's to emerge from the US. She is in constant demand to perform alongside the worlds top DJs... Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, James Zabiela, Satoshi Tomeii, Adam Freeland, Hybrid and Sander Kleinenberg to name but a few. Her forward- thinking approach, superb A&R sensibility, and cutting - edge style has captured the attention of everyone from Pete Tong, and Felix Da Housecat to James Lavelle. It was Lavelle who gave Eva her first big break, an invitation to play at arguably the best club in the world, Fabric in the UK. Her unique diversity and natural ability to connect with her audience make her a crowd favorite. Eva has headlined the hottest venues across the globe in such far -flung destinations as Jakarta Indonesia, Seoul South Korea, Hong Kong, China, LA, San Francisco, Miami, New York and the UK. Not only is Eva an amazing DJ talent, she co-produced the sublime remix of UNKLE's Invasion, with the legendary producer Medway, which features the vocals of Massive Attacks 3D. "Invasion", was featured on James Lavelle's Global Underground Romania album, and received international critical acclaim, as well as high praise from her peers, and music lovers everywhere. For Shameless' 5th annual event, Eva's joining bringing it back to the underground with a rare set that pushes the bounderies of what electro sounds like today.
http://www.myspace.com/djeva

Naha – DJ
[Army]

Its been a long time since NAHA's original crew TRUSKOOL started bringing hardcore legends to Seattle and since then she has carried the flag for hardcore and breakcore in the NW. Add the elements of rap, grime, punk, ragga, and electro and you've got an amalgamation of sounds that has inspired an army. If you like rough and rugged tracks and bass-heavy mashups, then pull up those boot straps and grab your helmet because its time to get RAW.
http://www.djnaha.com/

Recess – DJ
[Shameless]

Raised on the industrial, new wave, and pop music of the time, in the late 80's Recess found his second home at the now defunct Club Underground in Seattle's University District. Using these early experiences as a platform, he started collecting records and honing his skills at various clubs around the Northwest; quickly establishing himself as a formidable performer. Recess is the main force behind local collective Shameless (responsible for Broken Disco, Electric Avenue, BootyLIB, the Official Decibel Festival afterparties and numerous other local one offs with artists such as Modeselektor, Drop the Lime, Egyptian Lover, Godfather & Tittsworth) and he continues to turn heads with his unique take on dance music. He's played alongside heavy hitters such as Modeselektor, Green Velvet, Felix Da Housecat, Damian Lazarus, MSTRKRFT, John Tejada, DJ Assault, Ewan Pearson, Smash TV and could quite easily be caught playing electro/discopunk at one club, baile funk/bmore club/ghetto tech at another, or techno/house depending upon the crowd and party. His versatility has led to being nominated in 2006 for the Seattle Weekly's Best Local DJ contest. Whether it's an afterhours loft space, major club, mountaintop, or random BASSment; Recess consistently brings the sounds and energy to fit any dance party.
http://www.simplyshameless.com

Novatron & Shapeshifter – Live
[amBASSador]

A man of peace, a man of truth and a man of some serious fucking wicked voodoo science. Nova blazes on-- from dusty border towns to urban Utopia. Using / abusing the Korg Electribe line of outboard modules, our man brings the electro- breaks solid and deep. His sound is thick and highly danceable. Every performance is an improvised mixture of beats and bass; keeping the flow interesting as well as making the heads happy while they dance. This is not music for sitting back and scratching your chin. It is the dance floor that Nova has engaged and his audience makes it clear that they are grateful for the favor.

Of special note: DJ Shapeshifter will be performing with Nova on the scratch mix, so be ready for dance floor mayhem!!!

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PLUS, LOCAL LOVERS...

Dr.Mr.M – DJ
[Fourthcity]

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Schlage – DJ

[Naha Army]

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DJ Glitterpants – DJ
[Club Pop]

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Menami – DJ
[Shameless]

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Levi Clark – DJ
[Shameless, Space Virgins]

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Danger – DJ
[Spy]

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Packy – DJ
[Inneflight, Uniting Souls]

Along with...
MC Anton Bomb
VJ Killing Frenzy

Photos by...
Dave Matthews
www.thedavematthews.com

MARK THE DATE!
Friday February 1st @ Hengst Studios
More bios and details to come...