Leading dub selector Joe Nice needs no introductions. Our newest addition to the Knowncold.com team, Christina Cutecore was able to get a few words with Joe before the party got jumping. Christina Cutecore: So I've heard a rumor that you like to spin with your shoes off...is this true? Joe Nice: Very True Christina Cutecore: Are you going to spin with your shoes off tonight? Joe Nice: Absolutely, yes. In fact, during the sound check earlier this evening, I took my shoes off. Christina Cutecore: Is there …

For those of you who remember warping yer head round your first dubstep mix, comes a special treat. The one known as Cogent brings some serious pressure of the Dubstep kind.  With roots in metal and the now rare Dub continuum, Cogent presents us with a huge collection of classic dubstep tunes from the likes of Breakage and Jakes and more. Cogent has been playing shows alongside the originators of the scene for last 5 years. He's not afraid to tell you that deep mixes are not dead! To say that Cogent …

Knowncold.com is proud to bring serious dubstep vibes from Gomorrah for this months Known Cold Session 4. Gomorrah has been blowing up spots in Austrailia and New Zealand now for last year. We are proud to say Gomorrah is going to be releasing his next EP with Known Cold Records which is in productions now. This release is going to be pure fire. After you hear this mix you'll know Gomorrah is a soundboy bringing heat!! This guy stole the crowd from Hype and Bad Company!! “500 people left the main …

J-San And The Analogue Sons Offer up straight knowledge in the form of Roots Sound Clash. The eternal Bob Marley once said “ I make spiritual music” and I challenge anyone to listen to these heart felt Rockers and not be moved by the positive vibrations. Following the great traditions of freedom music by sharing social commentary with calls to activism and initiating actions against the continued injustices throughout the world JATAS provides a soundtrack to revolutionaries everywhere. The …

Ottawa massive,

I am excited to announce that I will be playing at Steppin up the 20th of March 2010 ( big thanks to the Steppin up crew for having me ).

This is going to be a night to remember. I will be playing new bits from my forthcoming album to be released on Known Cold Recordings ( almost done ! ) and lots of unreleased material.

I cannot wait !!!

Posted by INTOCCABILE

Wisdom from legends in music. Food for thought.

'I like to combine the dramatic emotional warmth of strings with the grooves and (the) body business of drums and bass.'

'All you needed was a couple of instruments and a few chords and you could be on an indie label.'

I didn't have any agenda or plan when I started writing stuff.

'I'm afraid that reason will triumph and that the world will become a place where anyone who doesn't fit that will become unnecessary.'

"David Byrne" Talking Heads

'Dubstep for me, is the most inspirational music out there. There is no need to curb my enthusiasm. Dubby do it for me!  Hahhahaha.'

"Kid Sonik" Known Cold Crew

Raging on the scene, Hot Mess is setting the tone for the New Year in a strong way. The title alone should be enough to reach for the earplugs. I'm happy to report that the end result is as random and chaotic as any urban nomad could ever wish for. I have heard some good tunes but I have to say I'm rarely surprised by drop-ins like these. You just don't know what's coming next! If I had to descibe Hot Mess it would be cross between a more electro-psychdelic Caspa and a unquie House sensibility. Hot Mess …

Instead of immediately helping the people of Haiti the government(s) plans on how to capitalize on destruction. And That's just not right! Politics. A subject which I struggled to decide weather I would post or not on the Known Cold website. So I'll just post a little about politics and a lot about what I see as an opportunity for Americans to take a little power from a huge out of control government. The idea is simple, Unite behind the destruction of Haiti. Right now the US government is set to …

I have to apologize for not posting anything since the new year. I've been multi-tasking here; trying to move the website in a new direction. Right now we are working on opening a webstore to sell mp3's from the entire dubstep scene. I'm thinking of including DnB, Dub, and Grime? Basically those great genres that don't get enough promotion in the musical landscape. We are also going to be selling sample-paks from some the great sample and sound artists along with some great freebie sample-paks. So my …

Big tings coming! Hold tight for roots vibe from the one called Thark. los mejores de México! grandes cosas!