It’s been quite a year for Theory and our affiliated artists; by year’s end, Theory will have put on a total of 15 free parties this year, an even dozen of which were open to the public. Over those 15 events, we’ve exhibited works by over three dozen up-and-coming artists and hosted performances by over a dozen bands, DJs and MCs. Here’s what some of our individual artists have been up to recently:
-Following the critically acclaimed release of 100dBs and Ryan O’Neil’s debut album “The Adventures of The One Hand Bandit and The Slum Computer Wizard,” 100dBs went on to release his also-acclaimed Aphex Blends and his brilliant Ghetto Blaster Mix for free download from 100dBs.com. We hear you can buy the album at his site too, and it makes a great stocking stuffer for the hip-hop fan in your life.
-When not at work on his forthcoming studio projects, dBs is also starting a new free monthly party called “Rhythm Shower” at Supreme Trading in Williamsburg this Thursday December 20, and forecasts call for awesome.
-Theory Photog Meg Rorison has shot at most of our events and has also had her work shown by a number of galleries. When we can’t keep her busy enough, she’s also been stepping out to shutterbug around town for Urb Magazine.
-DJs Macabee and Verse of It’s Overture and DJ/Producer Voidstar have been cooking up all manner of new goodies in preparation for their upcoming performance, mixtape and podcast projects; expect big things from all of them in ’08.
- That same DJ Macabee of It’s Overture and your humble narrator are currently putting the finishing touches on a paper we co-authored critiquing the current state of the copyright law on sampling. We made some pretty solid discoveries, and we’ll be shopping the finished paper around to journals for publication in the New Year.
-When he’s not hustling for Theory, our behind-the-scenes stalwart Ashir Gruder’s been all over your TV sets, showing off his peeling techniques and platings for the Food Network and AP’ing everything from judge shows to A&E Biography.
-My own poetry publisher, the scrappy and charming Destructible Heart Press, as helmed by the scrappy and charming Adam Rubinstein, who performed at our April Niagara show, continues apace with their growth and expansion, sending some of their new offerings into contention for the prestigious Pushcart Prize for excellence in small press publications. Check out destructibleheart.com for all your poetry needs.
- Professor Meat continues to rock mics and break minds out in Boulder, Co. He’s been selling stunning amounts of mixtapes and the new novel he’s writing is nothing short of excellent. He’ll be back in town for the holidays, and you can check him out at our Jew’s Night Out show, “Nuthin’ But A Jew Thang,” Christmas Eve at China1.
Speaking of which, the show’s gonna be awesome. Hope to see you there, and best wishes for the New Year in any event!
Cheers,
Sam Cohen
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